PM Evening Routine

What Should an Evening Skincare Routine Include?

PM routines often include cleansing (to remove makeup and SPF), optional toner, treatment steps (e.g. retinol or serum), and a moisturizer. You can add or skip steps based on your skin type and concerns. Evening is a good time for actives like retinol or acids since you're not going out in the sun.

Create your evening routine in AISkincare, link products, and track completion with streaks.

Order of Application: PM

Layer from thinnest to thickest: cleanser first, then toner (if used), then serums and treatments, then moisturizer. Retinol or other actives usually go after serum and before moisturizer. You can set this order in the routine creator so the app guides you through the correct sequence every night.

PM Routine and Overnight Repair

Your skin repairs overnight, so PM is when heavier moisturizers and repair-focused ingredients (ceramides, peptides, retinol) can work without interference from makeup or sun. Use your scan and metrics — e.g. hydration, texture, anti-aging — to decide which PM steps to include, then track progress to see if your skin improves over time.