How to Use a Plumping Moisturiser for Hydrated Skin

Quick answer

Apply your plumping moisturiser to slightly damp skin after cleansing and serum, using gentle upward strokes to lock in hydration without disturbing your skin barrier.

Step-by-step guide

1. Start with clean, slightly damp skin: Wash your face with a gentle cleanser, then pat dry until your skin is still slightly damp. Alternatively, spritz a hydrating toner or face mist. Damp skin helps the moisturiser spread evenly and lock in more water. Skipping this step can reduce hydration by up to 30% — don't apply on bone-dry skin.
2. Apply a lightweight serum (optional but recommended): If you use a hyaluronic acid or peptide serum, press it into damp skin first. Wait 30 seconds for it to absorb before moving to moisturiser. This creates a hydration base that the plumping moisturiser seals in. Common mistake: applying serum and moisturiser at the same time. Layering too quickly dilutes both products.
3. Dispense and warm the moisturiser: Squeeze a pea-to-nickel-sized amount of plumping moisturiser onto your fingertips. Rub your fingertips together briefly to warm the product — this helps it glide on without tugging your skin. Using cold product straight from the jar can cause the formula to sit on top of the skin instead of absorbing.
4. Press and sweep upward, not down: Dot the moisturiser on your forehead, cheeks, nose, and chin. Using your ring and middle fingers, gently press the product into your skin, then sweep outward and upward in small circles. Avoid dragging downward, which can stretch the skin over time. Don't rub vigorously — pressing and light sweeping is enough to distribute the product evenly.
5. Extend to your neck and décolletage: Use the remaining product on your fingers to apply to your neck and upper chest, again moving upward. The skin on your neck is thinner and loses hydration faster, so it benefits from the same plumping treatment. Many people stop at the jawline, but the neck shows dehydration lines just as clearly as the face.
6. Wait before applying sunscreen or makeup: Let the moisturiser absorb for 2–3 minutes before applying sunscreen or foundation. If you apply too soon, the layers can mix and reduce SPF protection or cause pilling. Check by touching your cheek — if it still feels tacky, wait another minute.

Product facts

• Plumping Moisturiser: This gel-to-cream light moisturiser contains 25% organic ingredients and 98% natural ingredients, with a ceramide-rich formula designed to plump and perfect while minimising redness. The lightweight, mattifying texture makes it ideal for layering under sunscreen or makeup without feeling heavy, while ceramides help strengthen your skin barrier for lasting hydration.