FAQ
Common questions
Most skincare products need 30–60 seconds of absorption time before the next layer. Active ingredients like retinol or vitamin C benefit from 15–20 minutes. Layered Skincare automates this timing for you — just tap start and follow the prompts.
No. Layered Skincare works great on iPhone alone with visual timers and sound alerts. The Apple Watch adds haptic taps on your wrist — perfect when your hands are busy with skincare — but it's completely optional.
Skincare layering is the practice of applying products in a specific order — typically thinnest to thickest consistency — with wait times between steps to allow absorption. Proper layering maximizes the effectiveness of each product.
Yes. All your routines and data stay on your device. No accounts, no cloud storage, no tracking. Your skincare routine is nobody's business but yours.
Pro ($4.99, one-time purchase) unlocks unlimited routines and steps, custom wait times, full statistics history, Apple Watch complications, auto background sync, and advanced streak tracking. No subscriptions.
Layered Skincare supports cleanser, toner, serum, moisturizer, sunscreen, retinol, face mask, eye cream, and custom product types. Each has scientifically-informed default apply and wait times that you can customize.
Yes. Free users get preset wait times based on product type. Pro users can set any custom duration for both the apply phase and the wait phase of each step.
Yes. Layered Skincare is fully offline — no internet connection needed. Your routines, timer, and statistics all work without WiFi or cellular data.