Instant Skincare Application Order & Viscosity Sorter
Check off the types of products you have on your bathroom counter. Our algorithm instantly calculates the exact physiological sequence (Tier 0 to Tier 6) with required wait times.
1. Select Products in Your Routine5 items checked
Your Sequenced Application Order
01
Water-Based / Foaming CleanserPrimary Cleanse (Surfactant Purify)
Removes emulsified residue, leaving bare keratinocytes ready to absorb aqueous bioactives.
⏱️ Wait Time: Pat face damp (or completely dry if applying acids)
02
Low-pH Direct Acid (AHA / BHA / L-Ascorbic)Tier 1: Low-pH Aqueous Bioactive
Requires immediate contact with bare skin to maximize un-ionized free acid penetration before thicker neutralizers are applied.
⏱️ Wait Time: Wait 2 to 3 minutes for acid mantle equilibration
03
Water-Based Serum (Niacinamide / Peptides / HA)Tier 2: Concentrated Viscous Gel
Contains polymer thickeners (Xanthan Gum, Hyaluronic acid) that must settle before emollient lipid creams.
⏱️ Wait Time: Wait 60 seconds until absorbed
04
Rich Barrier Cream (Ceramides + Cholesterol)Tier 4: Physiological Lipid Matrix
Replenishes 3:1:1 intercellular lipid bilayers and reduces transepidermal water loss.
⏱️ Wait Time: 2 minutes
05
Sunscreen SPF 50 (Mineral or Chemical)Tier 5 (AM Final): Photoprotective Polymer Film
Must form an undisturbed, continuous UV-absorbing polymer lattice on the skin surface. Always the final skincare step.
⏱️ Wait Time: Wait 10 minutes before applying makeup