This is my current Morning Face routine: nine steps in tracker order, with five minutes of explicit waits. It starts with cleanser, layers skincare and primer, builds a mixed NARS and Missha base, then finishes with setting mist and deodorant.
Routine verified September 1, 2026. The source routine was last updated July 19, 2026.
What is my current morning face routine?
The order matters more than the shopping list. The tracker records what goes on, where it goes, and how long I wait before the next layer. Here it is without additions or product-note history.
- Cleanse30 sec
CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser (Normal to Dry Skin)
Use lukewarm water, lather for 20 seconds, then pat dry. Don't rub.
- Treat60 sec
CeraVe Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum 30ml (10%)
Use a pea-sized amount and press it into damp skin. Do not rub.
- Hydrate60 sec
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 60ml
Use two or three drops while the skin is still tacky. Apply damp in air conditioning, never dry.
- Moisturize90 sec
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream
The cream needs to be tacky, not wet, before the base goes on.
- Prime45 sec
e.l.f. Power Grip Primer
Use a pea-sized amount on the T-zone and cheek apples. Press; don't rub.
- Base · part 1No wait
NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30
Shade Martinique / Medium-Dark 3. Squeeze the NARS base onto the sponge first.
- Base · part 215 sec
Missha BB Cream #31
Mix it 1:1 with the NARS base, then apply thin coats with a damp sponge.
- SetNo wait
e.l.f. Stay All Day Setting Mist
Set the base with an X-pattern, then a T-pattern.
- FinishNot recorded
Axe Deodorant
Apply to the underarms after the shower and before dressing.
How does the five-minute timing work?
The explicit waits total 300 seconds. Cleanser gets 30 seconds; vitamin C and hyaluronic acid get 60 seconds each; moisturizer gets 90; primer gets 45; and the Missha layer gets 15. NARS and setting mist are recorded with no wait. Deodorant has no wait value in the source tracker, so I have left it as “Not recorded” instead of inventing one.
What changes when the routine changes?
The tracker changes first. This page stays a dated snapshot. The same rule runs through my biohacking log: record what happened, keep the source visible, and do not turn a sample size of one into advice.
Back to Men's Grooming & Style, or read more about the person behind the log on my profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a skincare recommendation?
No. This is a dated snapshot of my personal routine and the products recorded in my grooming tracker. Skin type, tolerance, climate, and medical history change what is appropriate, so treat it as a log rather than a prescription.
Where does this routine come from?
The source of truth is the Morning Face routine at grooming.prommer.net/face. The tracker holds the current order, waits, and application comments; this article records the version verified on September 1, 2026.
Why are the waits included?
The waits are part of the routine stored in the tracker, so I have kept them instead of reducing the entry to a product list. The explicit waits add up to five minutes; steps marked “No wait” are recorded as zero, while deodorant has no wait value recorded.
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