How to layer skincare, morning and night.

Cleanser comes first. Follow with your treatment serum, then moisturiser. SPF is always the final morning step. Apply thinner water-based textures before richer creams so each product can sit comfortably on the skin.

A minimum routine can be just four steps: cleanser, one active serum, moisturiser and SPF. More products are optional, not a requirement.

Keep the routine easy to follow. Use the thinnest texture first, or separate targeted serums between morning and evening. Introduce one new active at a time so you can see how your skin responds.

The product instructions and your clinician's advice take priority over any general routine. Ask the Doctors Dose team for a personalised layering map if you use prescription skincare or if your skin is easily irritated.

The maps below show the existing Doctors Dose protocol order for hyperpigmentation, skin longevity, acne and barrier support. Use them as a complete reference or take only the steps that match the products you own. If you bought a kit, a duo or a bundle, scroll to its own routine under the maps.