The Base+ Skincare Routine: What to Use and In What Order
By Swiss Clinic | Published: 2026-10-16
Category: Tips & Care
A clear order for The Base+ Skincare line, plus how to layer boosters with your existing routine and avoid irritation.
Quick answer
Use The Base+ boosters after cleansing and before moisturizer: apply C Loves E+ first thing in the morning for glow, Bye Bye Puffiness+ around the eyes morning or night, and Grade Up Retinol 0.3%+ at night on dry skin. If you use more than one booster in the same session, go from the lightest gel texture to the richest oil texture, then seal with moisturizer.
Where The Base+ Boosters Fit in Your Existing Routine
The Base+ products are boosters, not full routines. They slot in after cleansing and toning, and before moisturizer or SPF. If you already have a serum step, you can use a booster instead of that serum or layer it after a water-light serum and before a heavier cream. The goal is to keep the order thin-to-thick so each layer can absorb.
How to Layer Two Base+ Boosters Together
You can combine boosters, but not all pairings suit the same time of day. A practical split: C Loves E+ in the morning, Grade Up Retinol 0.3%+ at night, and Bye Bye Puffiness+ whenever puffiness or dark circles bother you. If you want to use C Loves E+ and Grade Up Retinol 0.3%+ in the same session, apply the gel first and the oil second, and expect some users to find that combination too active for daily use.
How Much to Use and What to Expect
A pea-sized amount is enough for each booster. With Grade Up Retinol 0.3%+, start two or three nights a week and build up only if your skin stays comfortable. With C Loves E+, the pearl pigment gives an immediate shimmer, so it works well under makeup or on bare skin. Bye Bye Puffiness+ is targeted, so tap a small amount around the orbital bone rather than rubbing it into the lash line.
Base+ layering FAQ
- Can I use C Loves E+ and Grade Up Retinol 0.3%+ together?
- Yes, but separate them if your skin is sensitive. Use C Loves E+ in the morning and Grade Up Retinol 0.3%+ at night. If you layer them in one session, apply the gel first, then the oil, and watch for dryness or stinging. When in doubt, split them by time of day.
- Do I apply Bye Bye Puffiness+ before or after moisturizer?
- Apply it before moisturizer so the gel can absorb directly into the eye area. Tap it along the orbital bone, then follow with your usual face moisturizer, keeping it away from the lash line. Eye gel first, moisturizer second.
- How long before I see results from Grade Up Retinol 0.3%+?
- Retinol changes are gradual. Start two or three nights a week and give your skin several weeks of consistent use before judging tone, texture, or fine lines. If you experience persistent redness or peeling, reduce frequency. Slow and steady beats nightly use at the start.
- Can I use these boosters if I have a minimal routine?
- Yes. A simple routine of cleanser, one booster, and moisturizer is enough. Add a second booster only when you can keep the order consistent and your skin stays comfortable. One booster used regularly is better than three used randomly.
Product facts behind the order
- C LOVES E+ (30 ML): C Loves E+ is a lightly gelled booster that combines vitamin C and E with pearl pigment for a natural shimmer and radiance. Its gel texture and glow make it a logical morning step before moisturizer and SPF.
- BYE BYE PUFFINESS+ (30 ML): Bye Bye Puffiness+ is a gel booster formulated to reduce the appearance of swelling, dark circles, fine lines, and wrinkles around the eyes. Because it targets the eye area, it can be used morning or night without interfering with the rest of your face routine.
- GRADE UP RETINOL 0.3%+ (30 ML): Grade Up Retinol 0.3%+ is a vitamin A oil booster that works to repair and rebuild skin, improving tone, texture, pores, and fine lines. As an oil, it belongs at night after water-based steps and before moisturizer, and it needs a gradual introduction.
