Lumen

Morning & night

Your ritual

Check off each step as you go.

Morning · AM

Daytime brightening

Night · PM

Evening treat

Day note

August 2026

Complete Partial Missed / empty Rest

Why Lumen

Space your actives

Maxdif packs Vitamin C, Niacinamide, Alpha Arbutin, and Kojic Acid. Pairing it with retinoic acid or azelaic acid at the same moment can overwhelm your barrier. Lumen keeps morning, night, and alternate nights in clean lanes.

Morning

Azelaic + Maxdif + SPF

Cleanse with water or a gentle wash.
Pea-sized Azelaic Acid on completely dry skin.
Wait 2–3 minutes, then pea-sized Maxdif.
Generous non-comedogenic sunscreen (SPF 30+).

Night A · Retinoic

Every other night

Cleanse thoroughly.
Wait 20–30 minutes until bone-dry.
Pea-sized Retinoic Acid — avoid eyes and mouth.
Wait 5 minutes, then a thick soothing moisturizer.

Alternates with Night B. Example: Aug 12 Night A, Aug 13 Night B, Aug 14 Night A…

Night B · Maxdif

All other nights

Cleanse.
Maxdif Brightening Cream on face and neck.
Standard night moisturizer.

Never layer Maxdif with pure retinoic acid in the same application.

Golden rule

If skin feels raw

Excessive flaking or stinging with plain moisturizer means stop all actives for 3–4 days. Use cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen only until you heal — tap Barrier rest in Settings.