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How to use DIME products

Learn how to use DIME - simply, effectively, every day. This is your living hub for clean skincare routine basics, smart product layering and goal-based pairings. Updated regularly so you can build your best skincare routine for this season.

Welcome to How To DIME - your evolving resource for how to use skincare for real results. Start with the right skincare routine order, learn practical product layering and explore what DIME products work best together for hydration, brightening, blemish care, age defense and barrier repair.

You’ll also find clear answers to common questions like “can I use niacinamide and vitamin C together?”, “hyaluronic acid before or after moisturizer?” and “retinol for beginners - how often and how to start?” Come back often - this hub grows with fresh tutorials so your AM/PM skincare routine keeps improving.

Start Here: The DIME Routine (AM/PM)

AM Skincare Routine: Cleanse, treat (serum), moisturize then SPF

  • Application Tips: Apply formulas from the thinnest-to-thickest for efficient product layering; use hyaluronic acid before moisturizer.  
  • Rule of thumb: SPF is the final daytime step; SPF 30 vs 50 filters a similar % of UVB, but proper application and reapplication make the meaningful difference.

PM Skincare Routine: Cleanse (double cleanse if needed), retinol alternative, moisturize , eye cream and additional treatments

  • Application tips: Alternate chemical or physical exfoliants with actives like retinol or backuchiol to avoid irritation.

What Skincare Products Work Best Together

  • Hydration & Barrier Repair: hyaluronic acid, ceramide moisturizer and facial oil.
  • Brightening Routine: vitamin C (AM), niacinamide daily, gentle AHA 1–3×/week (alternate with a retinol alternative).
  • Acne Skincare Routine: BHA toner (2 - 4×/week), niacinamide, lightweight non comedogenic moisturizer.
  • Age-Defense: retinol for beginners 2 - 3×/week, peptides, daily SPF.
  • Sensitive Skin Routine: fragrance free cleanser, vegan, cruelty free skincare moisturizer, mineral SPF.

Why Use DIME

If you want a clean skincare routine that's both effective and gentle, this hub is ideal for sensitive skin and even those exploring pregnancy safe skincare options. We focus on technique and timing so your products perform at their best, and we'll keep adding guides so you always know what to use, when and why.

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