Even if you own the best skincare products on the market, applying them incorrectly (out of order) can negate their benefits. We tapped Kimberly Cole, a top aesthetician from Venice-based Spa Sophia, for her advice, and she gave us this genius, catchall tip: “Starting with a water-based formula, apply your products in order of increasing thickness, ending with a heavy cream.” Simple and straightforward, just the way we like it.Here, are a few of her favorite products, in order of how to apply them.