Quick answer

Cleanse first with a FOREO cleansing device, then apply a lightweight serum, follow with LED or microcurrent treatment, and finish with moisturizer and SPF in the morning. At night, repeat without SPF and add a scalp serum if you use one. The key is to go from thinnest to thickest, and always use devices on clean skin.

Why order matters with FOREO devices

FOREO devices are designed to enhance absorption and deliver targeted treatments, but they can't do that if a heavy cream or oil sits on top of your skin. Cleansing devices like LUNA remove buildup so active ingredients can penetrate. LED and microcurrent devices work best on clean, serum-prepped skin because light and microcurrent need a clear path. If you apply a rich moisturizer before your device, you're mostly treating the moisturizer, not your skin. The general rule: cleanse, treat with water-light serums, use your device, then seal with moisturizer. This sequence also reduces the chance of irritation from dragging a device over a slippery, occlusive layer.

Morning routine: cleanse, treat, protect

Start with a gentle cleanse using a FOREO cleansing device if you have one, or your hands if you don't. Pat dry. Apply a thin layer of a lightweight serum—something like the UFO LED Light Serum, which is formulated with ceramides, hyaluronic acid, squalane, and centella asiatica. If you use a UFO device, this is when you'd use it: the serum boosts LED effects and helps the device glide. After your device, apply moisturizer, then sunscreen. If you use a microcurrent device like BEAR, do it after serum and before moisturizer. Don't use microcurrent on a wet face with conductive gel that's too thick—it can reduce conductivity.

Night routine: repair and scalp care

At night, double cleanse if you wore sunscreen or makeup. Use your LUNA device for a deeper clean. Then apply a treatment serum—again, the UFO LED Light Serum works well if you're using LED, or a peptide serum if you're using microcurrent. Use your device according to its instructions. Follow with a night moisturizer. If you use a scalp serum like the LUNA Dual-Peptide Scalp Serum, apply it to a clean, dry scalp after your facial routine. Massage it in with your fingertips or a scalp massager. Don't apply scalp serum before a facial device—it's meant for the scalp, not the face, and you don't want to transfer it.

How to layer devices without overdoing it

You don't need to use every device every day. A simple split: use your cleansing device daily, LED 3–5 times a week, and microcurrent 2–3 times a week. If your skin is sensitive, start with one device and add another after two weeks. Never use two devices back-to-back on the same area without a break—give your skin a few minutes between treatments. And always clean your device after each use to avoid bacteria buildup.

Your step-by-step FOREO routine

  1. Cleanse with LUNA: Use a gentle cleanser and your LUNA device for 1 minute. Rinse and pat dry. Common mistake: using an oil cleanser with LUNA—it can clog the silicone. Use a water-based cleanser.
  2. Apply a lightweight serum: Use 2–3 drops of UFO LED Light Serum or a similar water-light serum. Spread evenly. Checkpoint: your skin should feel slightly damp, not dripping. If it's too wet, the device may slip.
  3. Use your treatment device: If using UFO, follow its instructions. If using microcurrent, glide upward. If using LED, hold still per guide. Common mistake: using a device on dry skin. Always use a conductive serum or gel.
  4. Moisturize and protect: Apply your moisturizer, then sunscreen in the morning. At night, skip sunscreen. Checkpoint: wait 1–2 minutes between serum and moisturizer to let actives absorb.
  5. Add scalp serum at night: Apply LUNA Dual-Peptide Scalp Serum to a clean scalp, massage in. Don't rinse. Common mistake: applying scalp serum to wet hair—it can dilute. Use on dry or towel-dried scalp.

Product facts

  • LUNA™ 4 MEN: LUNA 4 MEN delivers a deep, personalized cleanse that targets your unique skin concerns, while firming the face and neck in 1 min. Experience the smoothest shave, reduce breakouts & ingrown hairs, prevent razor burn, and make razor blades last longer. This device is the first step in any routine because it preps skin for serums and treatments. For men who shave, it also helps prevent irritation.
  • UFO™ LED Light Serum: UFO LED Light Serum is packed with barrier-strengthening Ceramides, thirst-quenching Hyaluronic Acid, nourishing Squalane & calming Centella Asiatica, and visibly renews skin while boosting LED effects. Use it as your treatment serum before LED to enhance results. Its lightweight texture won't block light or microcurrent.
  • LUNA™ Dual-Peptide Scalp Serum: LUNA Dual-Peptide Scalp Serum is a lightweight yet potent Peptide Complex blended with Cica & Portulaca Extract, formulated to soothe, nourish and protect the scalp while promoting fuller, thicker, healthier hair growth. Add this after your facial routine if you're concerned about thinning hair. It's a leave-in treatment for the scalp, not the face.