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Product Safety

• How to Introduce New Skincare Products, One at a Time — Introduce one cosmetic product at a time: read its directions, check suitability, and complete an appropriate small-area test before wider use.
• How to Patch Test a Skincare Product — Before using a new skincare product widely, apply the normal amount to a quarter-sized spot on the underside of your arm or bend of your elbow twice daily…
• How to Use Retinol in a Simple Routine — Use an over-the-counter retinol product at night after gentle cleansing, in the amount and area directed by its label.
• Skincare Patch-Test Instructions: Compare Brand Guides — The Ordinary and The INKEY List publish step-by-step patch-test guides; CeraVe's label explainer helps interpret claims but does not supply a complete…

Routine Basics

• How to Layer Skincare Products Simply — A simple skincare order is cleanser, prescribed treatment as directed, moisturizer, then broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher sunscreen in the morning; makeup…