The normal order is: apply facial skincare products first, then apply eye masks. It's best to thoroughly cleanse your face before skincare. Skipping this step will cause dirt to clog pores, preventing skincare nutrients from reaching the deeper layers of the skin, which is harmful rather than beneficial. After cleansing, you can apply a warm towel to your face to open pores and relax facial muscles. After the warm compress, you can proceed with your facial skincare routine, such as applying lotion, cream, and serum. Avoid the skin around the eyes during this process.
Eye masks come in various types, including non-woven fabric, lens, and cream. The best placement for an eye mask is three millimeters below the eyes. When applying non-woven fabric and lens eye masks, gently smooth them out; for cream eye masks, gently pat them in. After using an eye mask, it's recommended to wash your face and then apply an eye cream to help lock in moisture and allow the skin around the eyes to better absorb nutrients.