7 Summers® Perfume Set

Want a routine that actually works? Here’s how to pair DIME favorites so your skin gets the most from clean skincare, vegan skincare, and fragrance free formulas designed to be non comedogenic and gentle on sensitive, acne-prone skin.

Morning: Brighten, Hydrate, Protect

  • Gentle Cleanser → Vitamin C Serum → Hyaluronic Acid Serum → Lightweight Moisturizer → Mineral Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
  • Vitamin C serum helps visibly brighten and defend against free radicals.
  • Follow with hyaluronic acid serum to pull in moisture, then seal with moisturizer.
  • Finish with mineral sunscreen for daily UV protection-essential for any active routine.
  • Best AM duos/trios
  • Vitamin C serum + mineral sunscreen: daily brightening + defense.
  • Hyaluronic acid + squalane oil: cushiony hydration that supports the moisture barrier.
  • Niacinamide serum + moisturizer: helps refine the look of pores and even tone while keeping skin calm.

Night: Restore, Smooth, Rebuild

  • Double Cleanse (if SPF/makeup) → Hydrating Toner → Treatment → Moisturizer → Squalane (optional)
  • Choose one treatment step per night: bakuchiol serum (a retinol alternative) for lines/texture or AHA/BHA exfoliant 2–3x/week for glow and clarity.
  • Lock in with a richer cream; add a few drops of squalane oil to boost overnight nourishment.
  • Best PM pairs
  • Bakuchiol serum + peptide moisturizer: smoothing and barrier-friendly.
  • AHA/BHA exfoliant + hyaluronic acid: glow + replenishment (use exfoliant only a few nights weekly).
  • Niacinamide serum + squalane: calm, conditioned, more even-looking skin.

Targeted Mix-and-Match by Skin Goal

  • Dullness & Dark Spots: Vitamin C serum (AM) + niacinamide serum (PM) + daily mineral sunscreen.
  • Dehydration & Tightness: Hyaluronic acid serum layered under squalane oil; add a barrier repair cream.
  • Blemishes & Congestion: Niacinamide daily; rotate an AHA/BHA exfoliant a few nights; stick with fragrance free, non comedogenic basics.
  • Fine Lines & Texture: Bakuchiol serum nightly; hydrate with hyaluronic acid and cushion with squalane.
  • Sensitive or Pregnancy-Conscious: Opt for pregnancy safe skincare choices like bakuchiol, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and mineral sunscreen. (Always consult your healthcare provider.)

Layering Order (Memorize This)

Thin → Thick, Water → Oil, SPF last (AM).Typical stack: cleanser → toner → water-based serums (vitamin C, niacinamide, hyaluronic) → moisturizer → squalane/oil (optional) → SPF (AM only).

Pairs That Play Extra Nicely

  • Niacinamide + vitamin C: if sensitive, use one in the AM and one in the PM.
  • Hyaluronic acid + everything: universal hydrator.

Squalane + peptides/moisturizer: locks in moisture and helps gives skin a supple finish.

What Not to Mix the Same Night

  • Strong acids (AHA/BHA) + retinoids/retinol-alternatives if you’re sensitive, alternate usage nights.
  • Introduce only one new active at a time; patch test first.

Routine Builder (Quick Start)

  • AM: gentle cleanser, vitamin C serum, hyaluronic acid serum, lightweight moisturizer, mineral sunscreen
  • PM (Night A): cleanser, bakuchiol serum, moisturizer, squalane oil
  • PM (Night B, 2–3x/week): cleanser, AHA/BHA exfoliant, hyaluronic acid, moisturizer

Pro tip: Keep it simple for 2 weeks before adding more actives. Consistency beats complexity.