How to Layer FaceGym Serums and Moisturisers Correctly
By Facegym | Published: 2026-10-17
Category: How-to Guides
Learn the correct order to apply FaceGym serums and moisturisers for maximum absorption and results. Step-by-step guide with product tips.
Quick answer
Apply FaceGym serums before moisturisers. Start with a lightweight serum like the Active Collagen Wonder Serum Refill, follow with a face oil such as Face Coach, and finish with a moisturiser to seal everything in. This order ensures each product absorbs properly and delivers its intended benefits.
Why layering order matters
Skincare products are formulated with different molecular weights and delivery systems. Thinner, water-based serums penetrate deeper when applied first, while thicker creams and oils create a barrier that locks in hydration but can block lighter ingredients if applied too early. Getting the sequence right means every product you use actually works.
The general rule: thinnest to thickest
For FaceGym products, the standard rule is to start with your most fluid serum, then move to a face oil, and finally apply your richest moisturiser. This prevents pilling and ensures each layer can absorb without interference. If you use a treatment serum with active ingredients, give it a minute to sink in before moving to the next step.
Step-by-step layering guide
- Step 1: Cleanse and tone: Start with a clean, slightly damp face. Apply your toner or essence if you use one, then wait 30 seconds for it to absorb. Skipping this step can leave residue that blocks serum absorption.
- Step 2: Apply your serum: Dispense 2-3 drops of Active Collagen Wonder Serum Refill onto fingertips and press gently into your face and neck. Avoid rubbing. Let the serum absorb fully (about 60 seconds) before moving on. If it feels tacky, you applied too much.
- Step 3: Layer a face oil: Warm 2-3 drops of Face Coach oil between your palms and press onto skin. Focus on areas that feel dry or need extra firmness. Oil goes before cream, not after. Applying oil last can prevent your moisturiser from absorbing.
- Step 4: Finish with moisturiser: Take a pea-sized amount of Active Collagen Wonder Moisturizer Refill Pod and smooth it over your face in upward strokes. If your skin feels greasy, reduce the oil or moisturiser amount. You want a dewy finish, not a slick one.
Products that work well together
- Active Collagen Wonder Serum Refill: Refill pod for Active Collagen Wonder Serum. A brightening serum that helps improve the appearance of hyperpigmentation and dark spots while helping to boost collagen and elastin to visibly reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Apply this first because its lightweight, water-like texture penetrates quickly and targets pigmentation and collagen support at a deeper level.
- Face Coach: Your skin's personal trainer. A richly moisturising, yet lightweight daily face oil that stimulates collagen and skin elasticity, provides free radical protection and skin firming. Use after your serum but before a cream moisturiser. The oil locks in the serum's active ingredients and adds a protective layer without feeling heavy.
- Active Collagen Wonder Moisturizer Refill Pod: Run out. Refill. Reuse. Planet-friendly and cost-effective refill pod for your Active Collagen Wonder Moisturizer forever pot. The refill pod is 100% recyclable. Finish with this moisturiser to seal hydration and create a smooth base for makeup or overnight recovery. The refill pod also reduces plastic waste.
