Exactly how I do it: 1. Cleanse first Start with clean skin so everything you put on after can actually absorb. 2. Don’t fully dry your face I leave my skin slightly damp because that’s what helps pull hydration in. 3. Go in with toner first This is your first layer of hydration and it preps your skin. I don’t use a tiny amount—I want my skin to actually feel hydrated. 4. While that’s still damp, apply essence This is where it really starts to make a difference. I usually layer about 3 essences because they all have different ingredients and do different things—this is what gives that plump, hydrated look. 5. Lock it in with peptides + moisturizer This seals everything in so your skin stays hydrated instead of looking good for five minutes and then drying right back out. 6. Be consistent This is what actually changes your skin over time. I do this every morning and night. My FAV toners: Acwell & rice toner  My FAV essences: Sk-ii, then I met you the giving essence, haruharu black bamboo mist, haruharu black rice probiotic barrier essence SO GOOD *if skin dries out during process, I rehydrate it with the sprays I linked  LTKstorytime LTKOver40 LTKBeauty