How do I use the products correctly?Updated 5 months ago
How to make your skincare routine work:
The right order & product combination with Plants are Purple ✨🌿
Have you started your new skincare routine but haven't felt any visible improvement yet? This can be frustrating - but don't worry, you're not alone! Often it's not the products themselves, but the order or combination in which they are used.
In this article, we'll show you the best way to combine the Plants are Purple products, the order in which you should use them and what you should pay attention to when doing so. 💜
Why the order is so important 🔄
The skincare routine follows a simple principle:
👉 Infiltrate moisture into the skin - and then lock it in.
Products such as serums, toners or moisturizing boosters contain ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, glycerin and aloe vera.
These substances are humectants, which means:
👉 They attract water and bind it in the skin.
When applied alone, some of this moisture evaporates quickly - especially if the skin barrier is dry or impaired.
Oily products (creams, oils) contain lipid-rich ingredients such as shea butter, squalane, vegetable oils and occlusive active ingredients that form a protective layer on the skin.
This means:
👉 They seal the skin and ensure that the previously added moisture does not simply escape again.
At the same time, they support the skin barrier and protect against external influences.
🔄 What happens if you reverse the order?
If you first apply a lipid-based product such as a rich cream or facial oil, a kind of “protective film” forms on the skin. Moisturizers that you apply afterwards can no longer be properly absorbed and the valuable active ingredients remain “on” instead of “in” the skin. ☹️🥲
It would be like putting on a rain jacket first and then trying to press a damp cloth onto your body - the water simply rolls off.
✅ Better:
Always moisturize first (serum/booster), then use oil-based products (cream/oil). 🚨
Your ideal Plants are Purple skincare routine 🌿
Here you will find step-by-step instructions with the right products from our range:
🧼 Step 1: Cleansing
Gently remove dirt, sebum and make-up from your skin.
Aloe Jelly Cleanser - for sensitive & dehydrated skin
Glow Cleansing Balm - rich balm, also ideal for removing make-up, particularly suitable for very dry and sensitive skin
→ Apply in the morning & evening, massage in gently & remove with lukewarm water.
💧 Step 2: Active ingredient care (serums & boosters)
Your skin is now particularly receptive to highly concentrated ingredients. 🤩
Pro Aging Super Serum - regenerating & plumping, ideal against the first fine lines
Pure Glow Booster - for a radiant complexion & even skin texture
Soak Up - extra moisture for dry skin
→ Apply 2-3 drops after cleansing, gently pat in & allow to absorb briefly.
🧴 Step 3: Final care (creams)
Now the moisture is locked in and the skin is intensively cared for.
Morning Magic Cream - light care for daytime, absorbs quickly
Midnight Magic Cream - rich, regenerating finish for the night
Tip: If your skin is very dry, you can also use the Midnight Magic Cream in the morning.
✨ Extras
Clear Up - AHA & BHA peeling serum
Effect: Removes dead skin cells on the surface, cleanses, prevents impurities and clogged pores.
Application: 1-3x per week in the evening, after cleansing
👉🏼 Follow with a soothing serum (e.g. Pro Aging Super Serum) + Midnight Magic Cream
⚠️ Do not use at the same time as retinol or other acidic products (AHA, BHA, vitamin C, etc.), as both are very active ingredients and can irritate the skin.
🔹 Lift and Renew - Retinol Serum
Effect: Cell-regenerating, smoothing & skin-rejuvenating, promotes collagen production, reduces fine lines, wrinkles & hyperpigmentation. Ideal for: Mature skin, fine lines, uneven complexion and acne scars.
Application: 2-4x per week in the evening, after cleansing
Always follow with a moisturizing boost (e.g. Pro Aging Super Serum + Midnight Magic Cream)
⚠️ Always use sun protection during the day! Do not combine with other active peelings (such as AHA/BHA) - rather use alternately. Please integrate slowly into your skincare routine, e.g. once a week.
⚠️ Never forget during the day:
→ Sun protection (SPF 30-50) especially the next morning after retinol or AHA/BHA
🧪 Extra tip for skin problems or insecurities
If you have the feeling that your routine is not yet producing the desired results, ask yourself
In what order do I use the products?
Is there a product after which my skin feels particularly comfortable or tight?
Often all it takes is a small change - e.g. a different cleanser or replacing the day cream with a richer night cream, or omitting a product - and the skin reacts completely differently.
Would you like personal advice? 💬
Sometimes skincare is simply individual - and needs a tailor-made solution.
👉 That's why we are happy to offer you advice over the phone.
Simply use our call-back service and speak directly to our skincare experts.
Or contact us at any time using the contact form - we will be happy to help you and guide you on the path to healthy, radiant skin. 🌸
With the right sequence and combination of products, your skincare routine can be much more effective. Don't be discouraged - the solution is often closer than you think. 💜
We are here for you!
Your Plants are Purple team 💜