{"id":6917,"date":"2026-09-04T00:50:37","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T00:50:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zicailbeauty.com\/?p=6917"},"modified":"2026-09-04T01:21:04","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T01:21:04","slug":"%ed%8e%98%ec%9d%b4%ec%8a%a4-%ec%98%a4%ec%9d%bc-%eb%b3%b4%ec%8a%b5%ec%a0%9c-%ec%a0%84-%ed%9b%84","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zicailbeauty.com\/ko\/face-oil-before-or-after-moisturizer\/","title":{"rendered":"\ud398\uc774\uc2a4 \uc624\uc77c\uc740 \ubcf4\uc2b5\uc81c \uc804? \ud6c4? \uc62c\ubc14\ub978 \uc21c\uc11c"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6917\" class=\"elementor elementor-6917\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b73bff6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2b73bff6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dbb67f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dbb67f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Quick Answer: Does Face Oil Go Before or After Moisturizer?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">For most routines, apply moisturizer first and face oil afterward. A lotion, gel cream, or cream can supply water-binding ingredients and a balanced mix of moisturizing agents; a pure oil mainly softens the surface and helps reduce water loss. Using the oil last lets it add richness without putting an oily layer in front of the moisturizer.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Using a regular lotion, gel cream, or cream:<\/b> Apply moisturizer, then press on a small amount of face oil.<\/li>\n<li><b>Using a product called an \u201coil serum\u201d or bi-phase oil:<\/b> Check the directions. It may contain water, treatment ingredients, or emulsifiers that make the usual rule less reliable.<\/li>\n<li><b>Using an ointment or rich balm:<\/b> It generally remains the final moisturizing layer, and a separate face oil may be unnecessary.<\/li>\n<li><b>Using both in the morning:<\/b> Put face oil before sunscreen, not over it. Skip the oil if it makes sunscreen slide, pill, or difficult to apply evenly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">The simplest decision rule is to identify the product rather than judge only by how thin it feels: water-containing moisturizer first, anhydrous face oil second, and sunscreen last during the day.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47ad339a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"47ad339a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure id=\"attachment_6920\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6920\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6920\" title=\"Face Oil Before or After Moisturizer Correct Order infographic covering product types layering skin adjustments and common mistakes\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zicailbeauty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Face-Oil-Before-or-After-Moisturizer-Correct-Order-infographic-covering-product-types-layering-skin-adjustments-and-common-mistakes.webp\" alt=\"Face Oil Before or After Moisturizer Correct Order infographic covering product types layering skin adjustments and common mistakes\" width=\"500\" height=\"888\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zicailbeauty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Face-Oil-Before-or-After-Moisturizer-Correct-Order-infographic-covering-product-types-layering-skin-adjustments-and-common-mistakes.webp 941w, https:\/\/www.zicailbeauty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Face-Oil-Before-or-After-Moisturizer-Correct-Order-infographic-covering-product-types-layering-skin-adjustments-and-common-mistakes-169x300.webp 169w, https:\/\/www.zicailbeauty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Face-Oil-Before-or-After-Moisturizer-Correct-Order-infographic-covering-product-types-layering-skin-adjustments-and-common-mistakes-576x1024.webp 576w, https:\/\/www.zicailbeauty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Face-Oil-Before-or-After-Moisturizer-Correct-Order-infographic-covering-product-types-layering-skin-adjustments-and-common-mistakes-768x1365.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.zicailbeauty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Face-Oil-Before-or-After-Moisturizer-Correct-Order-infographic-covering-product-types-layering-skin-adjustments-and-common-mistakes-864x1536.webp 864w, https:\/\/www.zicailbeauty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Face-Oil-Before-or-After-Moisturizer-Correct-Order-infographic-covering-product-types-layering-skin-adjustments-and-common-mistakes-7x12.webp 7w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6920\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Face Oil Before or After Moisturizer Correct Order infographic<\/figcaption><\/figure><p class=\"p1\">Face oil often looks thinner than cream, which makes the familiar \u201cthin to thick\u201d rule confusing. Texture alone is not enough. A fluid can still be water-free and lipid-rich, while a thicker moisturizer may be an emulsion designed to deliver both water-loving and oil-loving ingredients.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">This is also an optional pairing. If your moisturizer already keeps your skin comfortable, adding oil is a preference\u2014not a required step in a complete routine.<\/p><h2>Why Moisturizer Usually Goes Before Face Oil<\/h2><p class=\"p1\">Most lotions and creams are emulsions: they combine water with oils and other ingredients in one stable formula. They may include humectants that attract and retain water, emollients that smooth rough surface cells, and occlusives that slow evaporation. A pure face oil contains no water and generally contributes mainly emollient and occlusive effects. DermNet describes oily occlusive agents as forming a lipophilic surface layer that reduces evaporative water loss.<sup>[1]<\/sup><\/p><p class=\"p1\">That difference explains the usual order. Moisturizer first creates the hydrated, conditioned layer; oil afterward can make that layer feel softer and reduce the rate at which water escapes. The oil is not \u201clocking in\u201d every molecule, and it does not create an impenetrable wall, but its surface film can make a dry-skin routine feel more protective.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">Putting oil first is not automatically harmful, nor does it make moisturizer completely useless. It simply creates a less predictable surface for a water-containing product to spread over. If you are trying to get more hydration, it is usually more logical to apply the water-containing formula before the water-free one. The guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zicailbeauty.com\/what-does-moisturizer-do\/\">what moisturizer does<\/a> explains how humectant, emollient, and occlusive functions work together.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">Applying moisturizer soon after cleansing can also help retain water already on the skin. The American Academy of Dermatology notes that moisturizer is more effective when applied while skin is damp because it helps keep that water from evaporating.<sup>[2]<\/sup> Face oil can then be added only if the moisturizer does not provide enough comfort or richness.<\/p><h2>When the Order Can Change<\/h2><p class=\"p1\">The front label cannot tell you everything. \u201cFace oil\u201d may mean a simple anhydrous blend, a treatment carried in oil, a two-phase liquid, or an emulsified product with an oily finish. Use the ingredient list, directions, and actual formula type to decide.<\/p><div style=\"overflow-x: auto; max-width: 100%; max-height: 800px;\"><table><thead><tr><th>Product in your hand<\/th><th>Useful clues<\/th><th>Practical order<\/th><th>Why<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Pure face oil<\/td><td>The ingredient list is made mainly of oils, squalane, esters, or oil-soluble ingredients, with no water near the start<\/td><td>After moisturizer<\/td><td>It adds lipids and slip but does not supply a water phase<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oil-based treatment<\/td><td>The label gives a specific treatment order or frequency<\/td><td>Follow the label; it may go before or after moisturizer<\/td><td>Its directions are based on the intended dose and use, not just texture<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bi-phase or emulsified \u201coil\u201d<\/td><td>\u201cShake well,\u201d visible layers, water in the ingredient list, or a milky texture<\/td><td>Follow the product directions; often with serums or before cream<\/td><td>It is not functionally the same as a bottle of pure oil<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ointment or water-free balm<\/td><td>Very rich, greasy or waxy texture; little or no water<\/td><td>Use as the final layer; separate oil is usually redundant<\/td><td>It already provides a strong occlusive finish<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Moisturizer with oils included<\/td><td>Lotion or cream already contains plant oils, squalane, mineral oil, or similar emollients<\/td><td>Use alone first; add separate oil only if needed<\/td><td>The finished moisturizer may already provide enough emollience and occlusion<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p class=\"p1\">This is why the distinction between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zicailbeauty.com\/face-oil-vs-serum\/\">face oil and serum<\/a> matters. \u201cSerum\u201d describes a format and product position, not a guarantee that the formula is water-based. If the manufacturer directs an oil-serum before moisturizer, follow that instruction unless a dermatologist or medication direction tells you otherwise.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">The type of oil matters to tolerability, but it does not rewrite the default order. For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zicailbeauty.com\/squalane-for-skin\/\">squalane<\/a> is a lightweight emollient, yet a pure squalane product is still water-free. Research on topical plant oils also shows that their effects vary with fatty-acid profile, processing, and the skin condition being studied, so \u201cnatural oil\u201d is not one uniform category.<sup>[6]<\/sup><\/p><h2>How to Layer Face Oil and Moisturizer<\/h2><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6921\" title=\"How to Layer Face Oil and Moisturizer Correctly illustration showing cleanse serum moisturizer face oil and morning sunscreen order\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zicailbeauty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/How-to-Layer-Face-Oil-and-Moisturizer-Correctly-illustration-showing-cleanse-serum-moisturizer-face-oil-and-morning-sunscreen-order.webp\" alt=\"How to Layer Face Oil and Moisturizer Correctly illustration showing cleanse serum moisturizer face oil and morning sunscreen order\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zicailbeauty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/How-to-Layer-Face-Oil-and-Moisturizer-Correctly-illustration-showing-cleanse-serum-moisturizer-face-oil-and-morning-sunscreen-order.webp 1448w, https:\/\/www.zicailbeauty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/How-to-Layer-Face-Oil-and-Moisturizer-Correctly-illustration-showing-cleanse-serum-moisturizer-face-oil-and-morning-sunscreen-order-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.zicailbeauty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/How-to-Layer-Face-Oil-and-Moisturizer-Correctly-illustration-showing-cleanse-serum-moisturizer-face-oil-and-morning-sunscreen-order-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.zicailbeauty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/How-to-Layer-Face-Oil-and-Moisturizer-Correctly-illustration-showing-cleanse-serum-moisturizer-face-oil-and-morning-sunscreen-order-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.zicailbeauty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/How-to-Layer-Face-Oil-and-Moisturizer-Correctly-illustration-showing-cleanse-serum-moisturizer-face-oil-and-morning-sunscreen-order-16x12.webp 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p><p class=\"p1\">Use this sequence when both products are ordinary leave-on cosmetics and neither label gives different directions:<\/p><ol><li><b>Cleanse gently.<\/b> Remove makeup, sunscreen, excess oil, and cleanser residue without scrubbing. Pat off dripping water, but you do not need to wait until the skin feels completely dry unless another product requires it.<\/li><li><b>Apply treatment or serum as directed.<\/b> Prescription and over-the-counter treatments may have their own order, amount, and dry-skin instructions. Follow those rather than placing oil underneath by default. General dermatology guidance puts medication or treatment after cleansing and before moisturizer.<sup>[3]<\/sup><\/li><li><b>Spread moisturizer evenly.<\/b> Use enough to cover the intended area in a thin, continuous layer. Applying it to slightly damp skin can help retain water; the detailed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zicailbeauty.com\/how-to-apply-moisturizer\/\">moisturizer application guide<\/a> covers amount and timing.<\/li><li><b>Press on a small amount of face oil.<\/b> Start with one or two drops for the face, warm them between clean fingertips, and press or lightly smooth them over dry areas. Add another drop only if coverage is uneven or the skin still feels tight. Avoid aggressive rubbing, which can disturb the layers below.<\/li><li><b>Finish with sunscreen in the morning.<\/b> Sunscreen goes after other skincare products and before makeup.<sup>[4]<\/sup> Apply the labeled amount in an even film. If oil underneath prevents that, reserve face oil for nighttime or use less.<\/li><\/ol><p class=\"p1\">There is no universal waiting period between moisturizer and oil. Continue when the moisturizer is evenly spread and no longer moving around in wet streaks. A long timer does not make the products penetrate in a special sequence. Compatibility is the better test: the layers should spread evenly without rolling into flakes, separating, or leaving so much slip that sunscreen or makeup cannot form a stable layer.<\/p><h2>How to Adjust the Order for Your Routine and Skin<\/h2><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6922\" title=\"How to Adjust Face Oil and Moisturizer Order illustration showing dry oily acne sensitive morning and night routines\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zicailbeauty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/How-to-Adjust-Face-Oil-and-Moisturizer-Order-illustration-showing-dry-oily-acne-sensitive-morning-and-night-routines.webp\" alt=\"How to Adjust Face Oil and Moisturizer Order illustration showing dry oily acne sensitive morning and night routines\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zicailbeauty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/How-to-Adjust-Face-Oil-and-Moisturizer-Order-illustration-showing-dry-oily-acne-sensitive-morning-and-night-routines.webp 1448w, https:\/\/www.zicailbeauty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/How-to-Adjust-Face-Oil-and-Moisturizer-Order-illustration-showing-dry-oily-acne-sensitive-morning-and-night-routines-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.zicailbeauty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/How-to-Adjust-Face-Oil-and-Moisturizer-Order-illustration-showing-dry-oily-acne-sensitive-morning-and-night-routines-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.zicailbeauty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/How-to-Adjust-Face-Oil-and-Moisturizer-Order-illustration-showing-dry-oily-acne-sensitive-morning-and-night-routines-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.zicailbeauty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/How-to-Adjust-Face-Oil-and-Moisturizer-Order-illustration-showing-dry-oily-acne-sensitive-morning-and-night-routines-16x12.webp 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p><ul><li><b>Dry or flaky skin:<\/b> Apply moisturizer while the skin is slightly damp, then concentrate oil on areas that still feel rough or tight. A richer cream may work better than adding many drops of oil. If dryness remains itchy, cracked, inflamed, or painful, routine layering may not address the cause.<\/li><li><b>Oily skin:<\/b> Moisturizer can still be useful, but face oil is optional. Start with a light moisturizer and add oil only to dry areas, if at all. The decision guide on whether <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zicailbeauty.com\/do-you-need-moisturizer-if-you-have-oily-skin\/\">oily skin needs moisturizer<\/a> separates hydration from surface shine.<\/li><li><b>Acne-prone skin:<\/b> Choose products labeled non-comedogenic or \u201cwon\u2019t clog pores,\u201d while remembering that no label can guarantee an identical response for everyone. The AAD recommends oil-free and non-comedogenic skincare for oily skin and acne-prone users.<sup>[5]<\/sup> If a new oil is followed by persistent clogged bumps or inflamed breakouts, stop it and return to the last routine your skin tolerated.<\/li><li><b>Sensitive or reactive skin:<\/b> A short formula can be easier to troubleshoot, but \u201csingle oil,\u201d \u201cnatural,\u201d and \u201cfragrance-free\u201d do not guarantee tolerance. Stop if repeated use causes burning, itching, swelling, or a spreading rash.<\/li><li><b>Morning:<\/b> Keep the oil layer very light and place sunscreen last. The full guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zicailbeauty.com\/sunscreen-or-moisturizer-first\/\">sunscreen and moisturizer order<\/a> explains the protected morning sequence. Do not rub oil over set sunscreen, because moving the film can make coverage uneven.<\/li><li><b>Night:<\/b> Face oil can be the last step after moisturizer. If you use a sleeping mask, ointment, or very rich night cream, adding oil may create more residue without improving comfort.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"p1\">When a dermatologist has prescribed a topical medication, ask how other products should be placed around it. A heavy oil or balm can increase occlusion, so it should not automatically be layered over a prescription simply because it is nighttime.<\/p><h2>Common Face Oil Layering Mistakes<\/h2><ul><li><b>Treating \u201cthin to thick\u201d as the only rule:<\/b> Apparent viscosity does not reveal whether a product contains water or how it is designed to be used. Check the formula type and directions.<\/li><li><b>Using oil to fix dehydration by itself:<\/b> Oil can soften and reduce water loss, but a pure oil does not provide a water phase. Add or improve the moisturizer rather than continually increasing the oil.<\/li><li><b>Applying too much:<\/b> A full dropper can leave unnecessary shine, transfer to hair and bedding, and make later products slide. Begin with one or two drops and adjust from the result.<\/li><li><b>Mixing oil into every product:<\/b> Mixing a drop with moisturizer can change spread and finish, but do not mix oil into sunscreen, prescription medication, or a medicated product. Those products should be applied at their directed amount and as a separate layer.<\/li><li><b>Adding oil when the routine is already rich:<\/b> A cream, balm, sleeping mask, or ointment may already provide substantial occlusion. More layers are not automatically more effective.<\/li><li><b>Ignoring a repeated reaction:<\/b> Burning, itching, rash, swelling, or consistent new breakouts are reasons to stop and reassess. \u201cPurging\u201d is not an expected benefit of an ordinary face oil.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"p1\">If products pill, first reduce the oil amount and stop rubbing back and forth. If that does not help, try the moisturizer and oil on separate nights. The broader <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zicailbeauty.com\/skincare-routine-order\/\">skincare routine order<\/a> can help simplify other overlapping layers.<\/p><h2>FAQs About Face Oil and Moisturizer<\/h2><h3>Can you mix face oil with moisturizer?<\/h3><p class=\"p1\">Yes, for ordinary cosmetic products, you can mix one drop of oil with the moisturizer in your palm if the combination spreads well and both labels allow normal layering. Mixing changes the feel and may make the moisturizer richer, but it does not turn the blend into a newly tested formula. Apply sunscreen, prescriptions, and medicated products separately rather than mixing oil into them.<\/p><h3>Can face oil replace moisturizer?<\/h3><p class=\"p1\">It can be enough for someone who mainly wants softness and tolerates oil well, especially when applied to damp skin. However, a pure oil contains no water and lacks the balanced humectant, emollient, and occlusive system found in many moisturizers. If skin feels tight or dehydrated, use a water-containing moisturizer first instead of relying on oil alone.<\/p><h3>How many drops of face oil should you use?<\/h3><p class=\"p1\">Start with one or two drops for the face. Add a third only if needed for even coverage or persistent dry areas. Dropper size, oil viscosity, face size, climate, and the moisturizer underneath all change the useful amount, so the finish is a better guide than a rigid number.<\/p><h3>Can oily or acne-prone skin use face oil?<\/h3><p class=\"p1\">Possibly, but it is not required. Choose a product labeled non-comedogenic, introduce a small amount, and watch for persistent clogged pores or inflamed breakouts. If a light moisturizer already keeps the skin comfortable, there is no need to add oil simply because it appears in a routine trend.<\/p><h3>How long should you wait between moisturizer and face oil?<\/h3><p class=\"p1\">No fixed wait is necessary. Apply oil once the moisturizer is evenly distributed and is not sliding in wet streaks. Waiting longer may improve the feel of a particular combination, but a universal 30-second or multi-minute rule is not required.<\/p><h2>Sources<\/h2><p class=\"p1\">[1] DermNet. <a href=\"https:\/\/dermnetnz.org\/topics\/emollients-and-moisturisers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Emollients and Moisturizers (Moisturisers)<\/a><\/p><p class=\"p1\">[2] American Academy of Dermatology Association. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aad.org\/public\/everyday-care\/skin-care-basics\/dry\/pick-moisturizer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Pick the Right Moisturizer for Your Skin<\/a><\/p><p class=\"p1\">[3] American Academy of Dermatology Association. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aad.org\/public\/everyday-care\/skin-care-basics\/care\/apply-skin-care-certain-order\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Should I Apply My Skin Care Products in a Certain Order?<\/a><\/p><p class=\"p1\">[4] American Academy of Dermatology Association. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aad.org\/public\/everyday-care\/skin-care-basics\/care\/skin-care-in-your-20s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dermatologist-Recommended Skin Care for Your 20s<\/a><\/p><p class=\"p1\">[5] American Academy of Dermatology Association. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aad.org\/public\/everyday-care\/skin-care-basics\/dry\/oily-skin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Control Oily Skin<\/a><\/p><p class=\"p1\">[6] Lin TK, Zhong L, Santiago JL. <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5796020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oils<\/a><\/p><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 35px; top: 5013.81px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud398\uc774\uc2a4 \uc624\uc77c\uc744 \ubcf4\uc2b5\uc81c \uc804\ud6c4 \uc911 \uc5b8\uc81c \ubc14\ub974\ub294\uc9c0, \uc81c\ud488 \uc720\ud615\uc5d0 \ub530\ub77c \uc21c\uc11c\uac00 \ub2ec\ub77c\uc9c0\ub294 \uacbd\uc6b0, \ubb34\uac81\uac70\ub098 \ubc88\ub4e4\uac70\ub9ac\ub294 \ub9c8\ubb34\ub9ac \uc5c6\uc774 \ub450 \uc81c\ud488\uc744 \uacb9\uccd0 \ubc14\ub974\ub294 \ubc29\ubc95\uc744 \uc54c\uc544\ubcf4\uc138\uc694.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":6919,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[101],"tags":[177,47,65,66,102],"class_list":["post-6917","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-skincare","tag-face-oil","tag-faqs","tag-moisturizer","tag-skincare-order","tag-skincare-routine-order"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t<!-- All in One SEO Pro 5.0.4 - aioseo.com -->\n\t<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn whether face oil goes before or after moisturizer, when product type changes the order, and how to layer both without a heavy or greasy finish.\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"max-image-preview:large\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Lucy\"\/>\n\t<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zicailbeauty.com\/ko\/face-oil-before-or-after-moisturizer\/\" \/>\n\t\t<meta name=\"generator\" content=\"All in One SEO Pro (AIOSEO) 5.0.4\" \/>\n\t\t<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"ko_KR\" \/>\n\t\t<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Zicail Beauty -\" \/>\n\t\t<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n\t\t<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Face Oil Before or After Moisturizer? 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