I don't know if you read any derm sites. But, if you read any well-known interview with a Derm - they pretty much all say Vitamin C/E serum in the morning, SPF in the morning, retinol product at night, moisturizer at night.
I *love* the Clarisonic too - cleans your skin like nothing else, which helps product absorb better.
I am also loving Embryolisse Lait Creme (made in France, but on
Amazon ).