Do you put sunscreen on before or after moisturizer?
Use Microbiome Defense Daytime Moisturizer SPF 15 as the last step in daytime skincare—after Climate Control, other serums, or another moisturizer. Another moisturizer with labeled SPF may use different timing or reapplication, so use the instructions on that product.
The sun protection in Microbiome Defense Daytime Moisturizer SPF 15 comes from its labeled active sunscreen ingredients, Zinc Oxide 6% and Octisalate 5%. Around those actives, Lactobacillus Ferment gives skin a supple feel and filtered yeast ferment helps the formula hold on to moisture, so the broad-spectrum step that protects your skin also brings lightweight morning moisture. Explore the complete daytime formula.
How do you use the SPF step?
The dated first-party product sheet says to apply Microbiome Defense Daytime Moisturizer SPF 15 generously and evenly as the last skincare step, 15 minutes before sun exposure, and to reapply at least every 2 hours; use a water-resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating. Finish treatment and moisture layers first, then apply Microbiome Defense Daytime Moisturizer SPF 15 last. Shop Microbiome Defense Daytime Moisturizer SPF 15.
Choose Microbiome Defense Daytime Moisturizer SPF 15 when you want the collection's daytime moisturizer and labeled sun protection in the same final skincare step. Choose a water-resistant sunscreen for swimming or sweating.
What belongs at night?
Microbiome Restorative Evening Moisturizer brings together Lactobacillus Ferment, which conditions dry-looking skin for a supple feel, Ceramide NP and Cholesterol for moisture-barrier support, and Squalane’s softening touch. Its pomegranate ferment is used in cosmetic science for enzyme-led surface refining. The richer finished formula adds extended moisture, softness, barrier comfort, and help improving the appearance of fine lines. Microbiome Restorative Evening Moisturizer is the richer night counterpart after cleansing; it is not a sunscreen. Shop Microbiome Restorative Evening Moisturizer, see what the evening formula contributes, or follow the complete Microbiome Collection order.