Skincare routines, made simple

A simple order is cleanser, watery or lightweight serum, richer serum if using one, moisturiser or overnight mask, then SPF as the final step in the morning. At night, skip SPF and keep the routine consistent.

Use cleanser as your first skincare step. If you are wearing makeup, you can remove makeup first with the Original Makeup Remover Puff, then cleanse so your serums and moisturiser go onto fresh skin.

Use serum before moisturiser. Serums are usually lighter and designed to sit closer to clean skin. Moisturiser or an overnight mask comes after to cushion the routine and help skin feel comfortable.

Yes, but keep it simple. Start with one new serum, let your skin settle, then add another if it makes sense. If layering two serums, apply the lighter texture first and avoid stacking too many strong actives at once.

GHK-Cu, also written as GHKCu, is Copper Tripeptide-1: a copper-bound peptide used in cosmetic skincare for routines focused on firmer-looking, smoother-looking and more resilient-looking skin. Helloskin uses it in the GHK-Cu Serum and GHK-Cu mask system.

PDRN stands for polydeoxyribonucleotide. In skincare, it is often described as salmon DNA skincare because it is commonly salmon-derived. Helloskin uses PDRN/Sodium DNA in topical cosmetic formulas designed for hydrated, rested-looking, more comfortable-feeling skin.

GHK-Cu is the copper peptide route for firmer-looking, smoother-looking skin. PDRN is the salmon DNA route for a hydrated, rested-looking complexion. If your routine is firmness-led, start with GHK-Cu Serum. If your routine is glow, comfort and bounce-led, start with PDRN Serum.

Use the GHK-Cu or PDRN overnight mask 1-4 times per week, depending on your skin and routine. Think of it as a focused weekly skin-support step, not something you have to use every single night.

You do not need both, but they do different jobs. The serum is the daily step. The mask is the 1-4 times weekly comfort and overnight-focus step. Bundles are best if you want the full system without guessing.

Vitamin C is commonly used in morning routines before moisturiser and SPF. It suits routines focused on radiance, glow and more even-looking skin tone. If your skin is new to active skincare, introduce it gradually.

Retinol is usually a night-time step. Start slowly, avoid stacking it with too many strong actives at once, and use SPF in the morning. The goal is consistency, not rushing.

Helloskin Azelaic Acid 20% Serum is a concentrated cosmetic serum for routines focused on smoother-looking texture, more refined-looking skin and a more even-looking complexion. Introduce it gradually if your skin is new to high-percentage actives.

True Tone Serum fits after cleansing and before moisturiser. It is best for routines focused on a more uniform-looking complexion, radiance and visible tone support.

Hyaluronic acid works well after cleansing and before moisturiser. It is a hydration-support step, so it pairs easily with peptide serums, Vitamin C, PDRN and moisturisers.

Use moisturiser after serum to help skin feel cushioned and comfortable. Body moisturisers can be used after showering or whenever skin feels like it needs a smoother, more hydrated finish.

Use the Helloskin Ingredient Library to decode hero actives, peptides, hydrators, botanicals and formula-support ingredients across the range.