Morning vs Night: What to Put On, and When

One of the most common things we hear is, "I have the products — I just don't know the right order, or which ones are for morning and which for night." Here's the simple version, using pieces you'll find at Filsora.

The one rule that fixes most mistakes

Apply thinnest to thickest. Watery things first, richer creams last, so each layer can actually sink in. Morning ends with sunscreen. Night ends with your heaviest cream.

Your morning routine (protect)

Mornings are about protecting your skin for the day.

1. 1. Cleanse gently — a low-pH gel like COSRX Low pH Good Morning Cleanser wakes skin up without stripping it.
2. 2. Hydrate — pat in Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Toner.
3. 3. Treat (optional) — a brightening drop of COSRX Vitamin C23 or The Ordinary Niacinamide fits here.
4. 4. Moisturise — something light, like Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Moist Cream.
5. 5. Sunscreen, always — Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun, or the Abib Quick Sunstick for easy top-ups. This is the step that actually keeps skin looking young.

Your evening routine (repair)

Nights are about repair, while your skin isn't fighting sun and pollution.

1. 1. Double cleanse — Anua Heartleaf Cleansing Oil to melt off sunscreen and grime, then your gel cleanser.
2. 2. Tone — Haruharu toner again.
3. 3. Treat — this is where actives that don't like sunlight belong: Some By Mi Retinol Intense (a few nights a week to start), or a targeted serum.
4. 4. Repair & seal — a richer cream like COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream or Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Cream. Add an Acne Pimple Patch on any spot before bed.

Start small

You don't need every step from day one. A cleanser, a moisturiser and sunscreen already put you ahead — add serums as you go. Not sure where to begin? Message us your skin type and we'll build you a simple routine from what we stock.

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