Our proprietary layering technique has always been at the center of our brand. Designed to maximize the potency of our products and yield the most visible results, it encourages maximum absorption and minimum congestion; high glow, low inflammation.
 

The Japanese have mastered water-binding technology and leveraged humidity to their advantage, but oils and balms are somewhat of a new concept for their consumer. When we partnered with Albion to launch In Fiore | Made in Japan, our team of formulators were tasked with developing a complementary layering technique that harnesses the power of water to optimize the absorption and efficacy of our oils and balms.

Here’s how it’s done.

Post-cleansing, begin your regimen with an oil, no matter the season. Face oils encourage blood circulation and lymph flow (poor circulation is the root cause of most skin issues), seal in moisture, and replenish  the lipid barrier while helping added products to work far more efficiently.

Skin Type: All
Products: We prefer Pur Face Oil Concentre for summer, as its lightweight, balancing formulation is perfect for keeping dry skin nourished and oily skin at bay.

A water-based tonic will lock in the moisturizing benefits of face oils and deliver the ingredients in your serum (the next step) deeper into the skin.

Skin Type: All
Products: Vitale Toning Floral Essence, our refreshing Aloe-based toner, utilizes orange flower distillates, which are profoundly high in skin-balancing minerals. The deeply moisturizing Régénerant Botanical Water Concentré optimizes the natural function of the epidermis and stimulates the circulation of water in the skin. Transparence Botanical Water Concentré contains natural polysaccharides produced from the fermentation of Alcaligenes latus, which can absorb water at more than 1,000 times its own weight, and delivers plant extracts and actives on the microscopic level.

(For more information about which botanical water is right for you, check out this post.)

Serums are targeted treatments that provide a light dose of moisture. Depending on your skin type and needs, we encourage you to rotate our serums since all differ in function and form. 

Skin Type: All
Products: Complexe de Fleur Cellular Renewal Complex, known among In Fiore enthusiasts as “liquid gold,” offers a multipurpose formulation that treats everything from skin texture (fine lines and wrinkles) to pigmentation. Soleil Fleur Before Sun Treatment is our antioxidant powerhouse and an absolute necessity if you expect to spend any time in the sunshine. Raffermissant Fleur, the most recent addition to our serum family, is excellent for plumping, tightening, and contouring the face.

A cream is not always necessary in the summer if you’ve followed the layering process thus far, but many people still enjoy the extra moisture it imparts. 

Skin Type: Normal to oily, normal, seasonal dehydration
Products: Créme de Fleur Complex Rejuvené is excellent for skin types needing ultra-hydration. It seals in serums and adds a layer of moisture while acting as a sealant and protectant. Énergisant Oriental Cream Concentré revives and firms skin using the anti-aging powers of Oriental botanical actives. A double encapsulation system creates a time-release effect, resulting in plumped, hydrated, radiant skin.

Balms form an occlusive layer on the skin to hold moisture in and protect the skin from environmental aggressors like pollution, UV radiation, and free radicals. Everyone can benefit from added moisture, no matter the season, so it’s always a safe bet to keep a balm handy in your beauty cabinet.

Skin Type: All
Products: Fleur Vibrante Face Balm Concentré is our best-selling balm, and Fleur Vibrante Instant Radiance / Haute Concentré is its portable, highly concentrated counterpart.

What about Sunscreen?

Sunscreen should always be the final step in your daytime skin care routine as it sits on the surface of your skin—if applied first, it prevents other ingredients from penetrating. We suggest choosing a formulation that is lightweight enough to layer over multiple products and yields the best protection from damaging UV rays.