Glowing Skin Routine: How to Layer Moisturiser With Serums & Sunscreen
If you’ve ever wondered how to layer your skincare products for glowing skin, you’re not alone. With serums, moisturisers, and sunscreen all playing different roles, the order of application can make or break your results.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through a simple Murad-approved layering routine, showing you how to get the most glow by applying products in the right sequence - and which formulas work best together.
Why Layering Matters
Skincare products are formulated with different consistencies and active ingredients. Applying them in the correct order ensures that:
- Each product penetrates effectively
- Actives (like Vitamin C or Retinol) aren’t blocked by heavier creams
- Your skin stays hydrated, radiant, and protected throughout the day
A good rule of thumb: layer from thinnest to thickest texture.
Step 1: Start With a Clean Canvas
Cleansing preps your skin by removing oil, sweat, and impurities. Try:
- Murad Essential-C Cleanser for brightening and antioxidant protection.
- Murad Clarifying Cleanser if you’re breakout-prone.
Step 2: Apply Targeted Serums
Serums deliver high concentrations of active ingredients. Apply them directly after cleansing, before moisturiser.
- For Brightening: Murad Vita-C Glycolic Brightening Serum combines Vitamin C and glycolic acid for radiance.
- For Anti-Ageing: Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum reduces fine lines and improves skin texture.
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For Hydration: Murad Revitalixir Recovery Serum smooths stress lines and restores glow.
Tip: Use Vitamin C serums in the morning, and best retinol serum at night.
Step 3: Lock It In With Moisturiser
Moisturiser seals in hydration and creates a protective barrier. Choose one that complements your skin type:
- Nutrient-Charged Water Gel - lightweight, all-skin hydration.
- Restorative Hydro-Hyaluronic Cream - deep hydration with next-gen hyaluronic acid.
- Intense Recovery Cream - comfort for dry, stressed, or sensitive skin.
Step 4: Protect With Sunscreen (Daytime Only)
No glowing skin routine is complete without SPF. Sunscreen should always be the last step in your morning routine.
- City Skin Age Defense Primer SPF 50 - shields against UVA/UVB, blue light, and pollution
Step 5: Weekly Glow Boosters
To maximise radiance, add exfoliation into your routine 1–2 times a week:
- Vita-C Triple Exfoliating Facial — polishes away dullness for instant brightness.
- AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser — gently resurfaces for smoother texture.
Quick Layering Routine Recap
- Cleanser
- Serum (Vitamin C in AM, Retinol in PM)
- Moisturiser
- Sunscreen (AM only)
Conclusion: Layering Is the Secret to Glow
Glowing skin isn’t about having more products — it’s about using the right ones in the right order. By layering Murad serums, moisturisers, and sunscreen correctly, you’ll protect your skin barrier, target your unique concerns, and reveal radiant, healthy skin.
Ready to glow? Explore Murad’s best moisturiser for glowing skin collection and build your personalised routine today.
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Essential-C Cleanser
Vitamin-rich, energising cleanser washes away impurities without over-drying skin.
$42.00 | 148ML -
Clarifying Cleanser
Cleanses, clears pores and treats blemishes—even after rinsing. Leaving your skin feeling fresh and clean.
$35.00 | 148ML -
Vita-C Glycolic Serum
Gold-Class vitamin C and glycolic acid serum for dramatically brighter, healthier-looking skin
$108.50 | 30ML -
Retinol Youth Renewal Serum
Fast-acting serum with 3 retinol technologies visibly improves key signs of ageing in just 2 weeks. Gentle enough for nightly use.
$109.20 | 30ML -
Revitalixir Recovery Serum
Sphere-infused serum for the face and eyes combats signs of stress-induced ageing.
$119.00 | 40ML -
Nutrient-Charged Water Gel
Water-light, oil-free gel moisturiser instantly hydrates, plumps and locks in moisture.
$59.50 | 50ML -
Restorative Hydro-Hyaluronic Cream
Luxurious yet lightweight cream deeply moisturises with Advanced Hyaluronic Acid Technology, plus it’s clinically proven to instantly comfort, smooth and plump skin with moisture
$77.00 | 50ML -
Intense Recovery Cream
Clinically proven, comforting cream for face and eyes reduces the visible signs of stress-induced ageing and redness.
$112.00 | 50ML -
AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser
The benefits of exfoliation in the convenience of a cleanser! Creamy exfoliating cleanser helps reveal smoother skin
$45.50 | 148ML -
Vita-C Triple Exfoliating Facial
Triple exfoliating facial is clinically proven to smooth texture as effectively as a microdermabrasion facial—in just one use.
$108.50 | 80ML -
City Skin Primer Age Defense
Mineral Skin Primer Boosts Radiance Immediately.
$52.50 | 50ML
