Confused about the best order to apply serums, oils, prescription creams and moisturiser? A dermatologist reveals the golden rules of skincare layering

Skincare is one of the subjects that can feel quickly feel overwhelming once you start delving into it. There are countless brands and products, plus a whole load of ingredients, each with a complicated scientific explanation behind it. And that's before we even get to the viral TikTok videos detailing elaborate 12-step skincare regimes that most of us simply don't have the time or mental energy to complete.