How to Use Abijou Cream: Getting the Application Order Right
The key to using Abijou Cream is following a 2-step routine timed to your post-procedure recovery. For the first 1–3 days right after a procedure, use the Ultra Cera-Rich Cream for soothing and barrier care, then switch to the Hydro Re-Boosting Cream from day 4 onward during the recovery phase for deep hydration and skin conditioning. If you remember the order and timing, the usage itself is simple.
After receiving a lifting or skin booster procedure, it's important to adjust your care to the recovery timeline rather than simply following your usual skincare routine. Since recovery speed varies depending on the type of procedure and level of stimulation, when and what product you apply can affect your skin's condition afterward.
Abijou Cream is designed with these timing differences in mind, consisting of two products: STEP 1 (Ultra Cera-Rich) and STEP 2 (Hydro Re-Boosting). Knowing the role of each and the correct order of use makes home care much easier.
Why different creams are needed at different stages
Right after a procedure, skin is temporarily sensitive and may show reactions like redness, warmth, or tightness. During this period, a low-irritation formula focused on barrier care is needed.
After a few days, once redness and sensitivity subside and skin enters the recovery phase, it moves into a stage of replenishing moisture and restoring condition. At this point, a light, fast-absorbing formula that focuses on deep hydration and refining skin texture is helpful.
In other words, since skin needs different types of care immediately after a procedure versus during recovery, it makes more sense to take a staged approach rather than relying on a single product throughout.
Timeline progression and home care timing
Days 1–3 after the procedure: This is when sensitive reactions like redness, warmth, and tightness tend to be most noticeable. During this period, priority should be given to reducing irritation and calming the skin barrier.
From day 4 after the procedure onward: Most immediate sensitive reactions subside, and skin enters a recovery phase where it stabilizes. From this point, it's natural to switch to care focused on deep hydration and conditioning skin texture.
Recovery speed can vary depending on individual skin condition, procedure type, and intensity, so if redness or sensitivity persists, it's fine to continue using STEP 1 a bit longer.
Step-by-step application order
STEP 1 (Days 1–3 after the procedure, Ultra Cera-Rich Cream): After cleansing, apply an appropriate amount evenly over the entire face as the last step of your skincare routine. Gently pressing it in with your palms rather than rubbing helps minimize irritation. You can layer an extra application on areas with redness or sensitivity.
STEP 2 (From day 4 after the procedure, Hydro Re-Boosting Cream): Use as the final step of your regular skincare routine. Its lightweight texture absorbs without stickiness, and using it consistently twice a day—morning and evening—helps maintain deep hydration and skin texture conditioning.
There's no need to use both products together on the same day. The basic method is to transition naturally from STEP 1 to STEP 2 based on timing, and you can adjust the switch-over point depending on your skin's condition.
Tips for even better results
Before applying the cream, wash your hands thoroughly and cleanse with a mild, low-irritation cleanser, then apply the cream while skin is still slightly damp for better absorption.
Depending on the treated area, you may also use a sheet mask or cold compress. Even after such care, be sure to finish with the cream to support barrier repair and hydration.
Use sunscreen or makeup only after the time recommended by your practitioner, and use the cream beforehand for basic moisturizing and soothing care.
Post-procedure recovery depends on home care
To sum up the order of use: during the sensitive period right after a procedure, focus on soothing redness and barrier care with the Ultra Cera-Rich Cream, then once skin stabilizes and enters the recovery phase, continue with the Hydro Re-Boosting Cream for deep hydration and skin texture conditioning—this is the basic way to use Abijou Cream. Each product comes in 50ml at 59,000 KRW and is available at abijoushop.com. Learn more → Abijou Cream
FAQ
- I'm curious about how to use Abijou Cream—when should I start applying it?
- You can start using it right after a procedure. From days 1–3, begin with the Ultra Cera-Rich Cream for soothing and barrier care, then switch to the Hydro Re-Boosting Cream once you enter the recovery phase from day 4 onward—this is the basic order of use.
- Regarding the order of applying cream after a procedure, can I use STEP 1 and STEP 2 together?
- They aren't meant to be used simultaneously. The idea is to move from STEP 1 to STEP 2 depending on the timing, and if redness or sensitivity persists, it's fine to continue with STEP 1 a bit longer.
- How many times a day should I apply it, and how much should I use?
- Apply an appropriate amount over the entire face as the last step of your morning and evening skincare routine, and lightly layer more on sensitive areas as needed.
- Can I use it even if I haven't had a procedure?
- Yes, both products can also be used for general moisturizing, barrier care, and skin texture maintenance. That said, using them according to the post-procedure recovery timeline allows for a more systematic home care routine.
- Can I use it together with other skincare products?
- Yes, you can use it as the final step of your basic toner-essence-cream routine. However, right after a procedure, it's best to consult your practitioner before using highly concentrated functional products that may cause irritation.
Medically reviewed by 아비쥬의원 의료진. (September 10, 2026)