Quick answer
Apply Heavenly Sixteen All-In-One Face Oil as the last step of your evening skincare routine, after moisturizer, using 2–3 drops for dry skin or 1 drop for oily skin. It seals in hydration rather than replacing moisturizer, so you get the plumping and barrier-support benefits without disrupting the rest of your products.
Why face oil goes last, not first
Face oil is an occlusive layer, meaning it sits on top of the skin and helps slow water loss. If you apply it before lighter water-based products like serums or gel creams, those products may struggle to absorb. The correct face oil layering order is thinnest to thickest: cleanser, toner or essence, serum, moisturizer, then oil. Heavenly Sixteen All-In-One Face Oil is formulated with 16 vegan oils that moisturize, plump, and help strengthen the skin's moisture barrier, so it works best as the final seal.
How much to use for your skin type
Start with less than you think you need. For dry skin, 2–3 drops warmed between your palms is usually enough for the full face and neck. For combination or oily skin, begin with 1 drop and press it only where you feel tight or flaky. Because the oil is non-comedogenic and quick-absorbing, it is less likely to clog pores than heavier oils, but over-applying can still leave a film. If your skin feels greasy after 10 minutes, use one less drop next time.
Face oil vs moisturizer: do you need both?
They do different jobs. Moisturizer adds water and water-binding ingredients, while face oil mainly prevents that water from evaporating. That is why Heavenly Sixteen is not a replacement for a moisturizer like Cloud Dew Gel Cream Moisturizer, which uses three forms of hyaluronic acid, coconut water, and ceramides for long-lasting hydration. If you have very oily skin, you might prefer a gel moisturizer alone in the morning and add the oil only at night. If you are dry, layering both gives you water plus a seal.
Cloud Dew Gel Cream Moisturizer
When to apply face oil: morning or night?
Evening is the most practical time because the oil has hours to absorb while you sleep, and it will not interfere with makeup or sunscreen. If you want to use it in the morning, apply it after moisturizer but before sunscreen, and wait two to three minutes so the sunscreen can set evenly. Never mix oil directly into your sunscreen, as that can reduce its protective film. For daytime, one drop is usually plenty under makeup.
Step-by-step: how to layer Heavenly Sixteen All-In-One Face Oil
- Cleanse and apply water-based steps: Wash your face, then apply toner, essence, and any serums while skin is still slightly damp. This is the best moment for water-binding ingredients to work. Checkpoint: your skin should feel hydrated but not dripping wet before the next step.
- Apply moisturizer and let it set: Smooth on your moisturizer, such as Cloud Dew Gel Cream Moisturizer, and wait about 60 seconds so it can absorb. This prevents the oil from diluting the moisturizer's water content. Common mistake: applying oil immediately after moisturizer and wondering why the moisturizer feels less effective.
- Warm 1–3 drops of face oil: Dispense 1 drop for oily skin, 2 for normal, or 3 for dry skin into your palm. Rub your palms together for a few seconds to warm the oil—this makes it spread more evenly. Checkpoint: if the oil drips off your fingers, you have used too much.
- Press, don't rub, into skin: Gently press your palms over your cheeks, forehead, chin, and neck. Avoid dragging or rubbing, especially around the eyes. Pressing helps the oil absorb without pulling at the skin. Common mistake: rubbing vigorously, which can irritate skin and reduce the plumping effect.
- Wait, then assess: Give the oil 5–10 minutes to settle. If your skin still looks shiny and feels greasy, use one less drop next time. If it feels tight, add one more drop only on dry patches. Next step: adjust the amount based on how your skin feels the next morning.
Product facts
- Heavenly Sixteen All-In-One Face Oil: This non-comedogenic, quick-absorbing facial oil features a blend of 16 vegan oils that moisturize, plump and help to strengthen the skin's moisture barrier. The non-comedogenic and quick-absorbing claims mean you can layer it over moisturizer without a heavy, pore-clogging feel, which makes it easier to use consistently.
