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The Correct Order to Use Skincare Devices in Your Routine
LED mask before or after skincare? Where does a pore device fit? And when should you reach for your hydrogel mask? When skincare and beauty technology share the bathroom shelf, the order you use them can matter. Here's how to build an at-home routine that actually makes sense.
01 CLEANSE
02 PREP
03 TREAT
04 HYDRATE
05 FINISH
Skincare order doesn't need to be complicated.
At-home skincare devices have changed what a regular skincare routine can look like. LED light therapy, EMS, pore cleansing devices and targeted treatments can now sit alongside the cleansers, masks, serums and moisturisers already in your routine.
But adding more steps doesn't automatically mean better skin. The goal is to use each product where it makes the most sense and to create a routine you'll actually want to keep doing.
As a general guide, think of your routine in this order: cleanse, prep, device treatment, hydration, finish.
THE GOLDEN RULE You don't need to use every skincare device you own in the same session. Build your routine around what your skin needs that day.
Always start with a clean canvas.
Before reaching for a skincare device, remove makeup, sunscreen, excess oil and the day's buildup with your usual cleanser.
Starting with clean skin gives your device a fresh surface to work on and prevents makeup, oils and skincare products from getting in the way of your treatment.
For most device treatments, you'll then want to gently pat your skin dry before moving to the next step, unless the individual device instructions say otherwise.
STEP 02 · PREP
Using pore care? Do it early in your routine.
If your routine includes pore cleansing, suction or microdermabrasion, this step belongs before LED treatments, hydrogel masks, serums and moisturisers.
PoreSkn Pro+ combines adjustable suction with interchangeable treatment heads, including a microdermabrasion head, so you can tailor your treatment to different areas and skin concerns.
Work gently across the skin rather than holding suction in one place. After pore care, your routine can move into your chosen treatment or hydration step.
SHESKN TIP More isn't always more. Pore treatments don't need to be part of every single skincare session.
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STEP 03 · TREAT
LED comes before your finishing skincare.
One of the most common questions about at-home LED is: do you use an LED mask before or after skincare?
For your Luméskn treatment, start with clean, dry skin and complete your LED session before applying your finishing serums and moisturiser.
Luméskn uses red 630 nm, near-infrared 850 nm and blue 460 nm wavelengths across its treatment modes, allowing you to tailor your session around your skin goals.
Once your LED session is complete, you can move into the hydrating and finishing stages of your routine.
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TARGETED TREATMENT
What about Eye Therapy?
Not every treatment needs to cover your entire face. Targeted devices can give specific areas their own moment in your routine.
Sheskn Eye Therapy combines red LED with EMS technology in a compact under-eye device designed for targeted eye care.
The three EMS intensity settings allow you to adjust your treatment, while the 10-minute session makes Eye Therapy easy to work into a regular routine.
If you're using the EMS function, slight dampness at the contact area can help with conductivity. Follow the device instructions and avoid applying a heavy layer of skincare underneath the device before treatment.
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Do I need to use Eye Therapy and Luméskn together?
No. Your skincare routine doesn't need to become a checklist where every device gets used every night.
You can build different treatment days into your week. For example, you might choose a Luméskn session on one day and make Eye Therapy the focus of another.
Alternating treatments can keep your routine simple, intentional and easier to maintain consistently.
STEP 04 · HYDRATE
Now give your skin the drink.
Once you've completed your device treatment, you can move into hydration.
This is where MatchaSkn fits beautifully. The hydrogel face mask combines matcha with a multi-weight hyaluronic acid complex to help hydrate, calm and visibly refresh the skin.
Apply MatchaSkn after your device treatment and leave it on for 15–20 minutes. Once removed, gently massage the remaining essence into your skin rather than rinsing it away.
You don't need a hydrogel mask every time you use a device, either. Think of it as an extra hydration step for the days your skin is asking for a little more.
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Seal everything in with your finishing skincare.
After you've completed your chosen device treatment and any hydrating mask step, finish with the leave-on skincare that works for your skin.
Depending on your routine, this might include a serum, eye cream and moisturiser. During the daytime, finish with your preferred broad-spectrum sunscreen.
The important part isn't creating the longest routine possible. It's building one where each step has a reason to be there.
Your skincare device order, simplified.
01 Cleanse
02 Pore Care
03 LED / EMS
04 Hydrogel Mask
05 Serum + Moisturiser
Still wondering what goes where?
Do you use LED light therapy before or after skincare?
For Luméskn, use the LED mask on clean, dry skin before applying your finishing serums and moisturiser. Once your treatment is complete, continue with the hydrating and moisturising steps in your routine.
Should I use a face mask before or after LED therapy?
If you're using MatchaSkn with your Luméskn routine, complete your LED session first. You can then apply the MatchaSkn hydrogel mask as your hydration step.
When should I use a pore vacuum in my skincare routine?
Pore cleansing devices generally belong toward the beginning of the routine after cleansing and before LED treatments, masks, serums and moisturisers. Always follow the directions supplied with your individual device.
Can I use LED and EMS in the same skincare routine?
Your routine doesn't need to include every device in a single session. If you use both Luméskn and Eye Therapy, alternating treatment days is an easy way to keep your routine simple.
Can I use a hydrogel mask after LED light therapy?
Yes. In a Sheskn routine, MatchaSkn can be used after your Luméskn treatment as a hydrating skincare step before your final moisturiser.
Do I need to use skincare devices every day?
Not necessarily. Different devices have different recommended usage instructions, and your routine should also take your skin's needs into account. Follow the directions supplied with your device rather than assuming that more frequent use will produce better results.
Build a routine around your skin.
Skincare technology should make your routine feel more considered, not more complicated. Choose the treatments that suit your skin, give each step its place, and create a routine that works in real life.
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