Moisturizer and sunscreen are the last steps of any skincare routine, sealing in all the other good-for-skin ingredients that come before it and providing a barrier to protect skin from damage. Apply moisturizer after serums, eye care, or any other skincare treatments. Unless you’re following up with a facial oil or SPF, moisturizer should be the final step in your regimen. Warm a peanut-size amount of moisturizer (you can always add more if you’re super dry) between the hands and softly pat onto the skin. Be careful not to rub or pull at the skin, which can cause irritation and accelerate signs of aging. Feel free to massage the product in circular motions, moving up and out from the center of the face, for a lifting boost. In the AM, apply facial sunscreen after your moisturizer has sunk into the skin. A moisturizer with SPF doesn’t work as well as using sunscreen on its own, as the other ingredients have the power to dilute its efficacy. Use a generous amount, about the size of a quarter, and smooth on the face, neck, and chest. Wait 15 minutes before heading outside and don’t forget to reapply every 2 hours or after getting wet.