
Morning vs Night: Why Your AM and PM Skincare Routines Differ
Daytime skincare is mostly defense. Nighttime is where the active work happens — and mixing the two up wastes product.
Skincare covers cleansers, serums, moisturizers, sunscreens and actives, each used for weeks before any verdict. Notes cover texture, layering, irritation and cost per application. Written for readers with a specific problem, whether barrier damage, pigmentation or congestion, and a budget to solve it.

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