After toner and serum, lock in moisture as your final step
This is a moisturizer designed to be used after cleansing, toning to prep your skin, and applying your targeted serum or essence. Clinical testing shows that when layered with the Heartleaf 77 B3Zinc Trouble Serum, the soothing effect is even more pronounced—so pairing them within the same routine is a smart move.
A daily cream you can use morning and night
There's no time restriction—this works beautifully in both your AM and PM routines. In the morning, use it as a makeup-priming base; at night, let it calm and restore skin after a full day of exposure. Clinical testing confirmed improved makeup adherence, making it an ideal pre-makeup step.
Dispense and smooth on gently
Using a spatula or clean fingers, take an appropriate amount and dot it onto your forehead, both cheeks, nose, and chin. The watery gel-cream texture spreads easily and absorbs quickly with minimal effort. Thanks to its skin-cooling effect, you can also apply a slightly thicker layer to areas that feel warm or irritated, treating it like a soothing mask.
Recommended routines by skin concern
- Breakout-prone skin: Start with Heartleaf Toner to calm, follow with Heartleaf Serum to target excess sebum and trouble zones, then seal it all in with this cream.
- Oil-moisture imbalance: Swap out a heavy hydrating toner for the lightweight Heartleaf Toner, then use this cream to form a moisture barrier that restores balance.
- Sensitivity to external triggers: On days when your skin flares easily from UV or temperature shifts, skip the serum and apply this cream right after toner to reinforce your skin barrier.
Notes for use
Formulated with niacinamide, PHA (a gentle exfoliating ingredient), and LHA (a sebum-regulating ingredient), this cream layers well with most products in your routine. If your skin is sensitive to high concentrations of niacinamide, start with a small amount to test tolerance. While this product has completed irritation testing on sensitive skin, discontinue use if any discomfort occurs and consult a dermatologist.