Pilling happens when products do not absorb before the next layer goes on, or when too many products are used at once. Apply from the thinnest texture to the thickest and give each layer a minute.
Use small amounts. A few drops of serum and a pea-sized amount of moisturizer are enough for most faces. If products still ball up, remove one step instead of adding another.
Our picks
The Ordinary
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum
A budget-friendly serum made for blemish-prone, uneven-looking skin.
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Vitamin C Super Serum
A brightening serum that combines vitamin C with retinol, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid and squalane.
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Moisturizing Cream, 19 oz
A fragrance-free face and body cream with ceramides and hyaluronic acid, carrying the National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance.
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