Product Amount Guide

How Much Skincare Product To Use


Our AM PM Skincare Routine breaks down the fundamental skincare products to use in the morning and in the evening skincare routine and the right order to apply them in. But how much of each skincare product should you actually be applying?

While there may not be one size fits all when it comes to skincare routines, there are some rules when it comes to the amount of each product that you should apply. Apply too much and you'll be waiting a lot longer for your products to absorb and you'll also use up your skincare products more quickly than you should (not good for the bank balance or the environment!). Apply too little of a product such as SPF and your skin won't be protected from harmful UV rays, which in turn can cause longer term damage. 

So how much should you be using? We're breaking it down with this simple guide so you know exactly how much of each product to apply whether it's for your morning or night time routine.

 

Cleanser

Your cleanser removes makeup, oil and dirt from your skin and removes impurities to leave your skin clean. We recommend using approximately a 10p or 10c size amount to ensure that you use enough product to easily cleanse your face and neck. When cleansing make sure to do a double cleanse to ensure your skin is thoroughly cleaned. To double cleanse, cleanse using a 10p size amount, rinse off, and follow with a second cleanse using another 10p size amount. 

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Toner

SKINICAN Toners come in a handy spray bottle to make applying your toner easy. We recommend using 3 pumps of your chosen toner for adequate application.

There are two ways you can apply our toners:

  1. Spritzing directly onto your face
  2. Spraying into your hands or a cotton pad and then pressing onto your skin
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Serum

Serums are packed with a high number of active ingredients for maximum results. For this reason, you can use less serum than some might expect. We recommend applying a pea-sized amount of your chosen serum and ensuring it fully absorbs before applying your next product.

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Moisturiser

Using the correct amount of moisturiser is important to ensure your skin gets the hydration it needs and is getting maximum protection against harmful UV rays.

In the evening and on a typical day when you will only be in and out of the sun, apply a 5p / 2c size amount of your moisturiser. On days when you will be in the sun for prolonged periods, we recommend a teaspoon amount of SPF. Reapply this every two hours for maximum protection.

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Eye Cream

As the skin around the eye area is thinner than other areas of the face, it's important to apply the correct amount of eye cream. Eye creams also contain many active ingredients so you'll still see great results from just a small amount of product. We recommend using an amount approximately the size of a single grain of rice per eye.

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