Pilling is a frustrating phenomenon in skincare. Those tiny, flocculent particles not only affect the user experience but also mean that the product’s efficacy is greatly reduced.
Five Solutions to Combat Pilling:
1. Adjust the Order of Use: Toner → Serum → Lotion → Cream → Sunscreen. Allow 1-2 minutes between each step, ensuring complete absorption before proceeding to the next.
2. Optimize Application Technique: Gently pat , especially when applying sunscreen and foundation. Avoid repeated back-and-forth rubbing.
3. Simplify Skincare Routine: Simplify your morning skincare routine: Cleanser → Moisturizing Serum → Sunscreen. Choose multi-functional products if necessary.
4. Pay Attention to Ingredient Combinations: Avoid layering carbomer-containing gel products with high-concentration foundations. Use a lightweight skincare product before applying physical sunscreen.
5.Exfoliate Regularly: Gentle exfoliation 1-2 times per week can significantly improve the situation.
Pilling doesn’t always indicate a product quality issue; it’s more often due to the characteristics of the ingredients. Adjusting the application method and product pairings can effectively avoid this problem, allowing the skincare products’ingredients to truly work.


