Using Vitamin C E Ferulic, Pitera, and Shea Butter Together for Combination Skin

Question

I have the following products:

I want to use them together in my skincare routine.

Can these products be applied directly to the skin?
What is the recommended application order and timing when using these products together? Should any be used separately or with a waiting period?
Is it better to use these ingredients directly or mix them into a formulation with other active ingredients?
Are these products suitable for combination skin?

MySkinRecipes Expert · Accepted Answer

Based on the previous staff response, you can indeed apply all three products directly to your skin.

Here's a suggested way to incorporate them into your routine:

Vitamin C E Ferulic Kit (Product ID 70): As the staff mentioned, this product works best when applied with a significant waiting period (at least 30 minutes) before or after other products. Ideally, you could use this serum in the morning and the other two products in the evening, or vice versa. If using in the same routine, apply this first on clean skin and wait at least 30 minutes before applying anything else.
Pitera (Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate) (Product ID 357): This is typically a more liquid/essence-like product. Apply this after cleansing and toning (if you use toner), and after the 30-minute wait if you applied the Vitamin C E Ferulic first.
Shea Butter Ultra Soft (Product ID 117): This is an oil-based product. Apply this after the Pitera has had a minute or two to absorb into the skin. You might need only a small amount, especially on the oilier parts of your face. You can focus more on the dry areas.
Sunscreen: In your morning routine, sunscreen should always be the very last step, applied after all your serums and moisturizers have been absorbed.

Suggested Application Order (if using all in one routine, e.g., evening):

Suitability for Combination Skin:

Vitamin C E Ferulic and Pitera are generally well-suited for most skin types, including combination skin, offering benefits like antioxidant protection, brightening, and hydration.
Shea Butter is a rich emollient excellent for dry skin. For combination skin, it's important to see how your skin reacts. It might be perfect for the dry areas but could feel heavy or potentially contribute to oiliness/clogging in the T-zone or other oily areas. Start with a very small amount and adjust based on how your skin feels and looks. Since you've already patch-tested without issues, that's a good sign, but monitor your face closely when you start using it there.