If you don’t have the first clue what a serum is, you’re not alone. Serums are easy to misunderstand because they're not like any other skin care product, but they're also one of the most essential steps in a well-rounded routine. We’ll show you what serums are and why they’re the best way to get the results you’re looking for.
Serums are skin care products that deliver high concentrations of active ingredients to your skin. Serums have formulas tailored to specific skin concerns like acne, hyperpigmentation or wrinkles, and can include potent ingredients like glycolic acid, vitamin C and peptides. Serums also tend to have the lightest consistencies of all your skin care products, ranging from water-like essences to gels and even oils.
You should always apply your serums first, for a couple of reasons. First, since your serum has the highest percentage of active ingredients, applying it to freshly cleansed skin gives it the best opportunity to deliver those ingredients where you need them the most. Second, a serum’s light consistency has a hard time getting through thicker products like moisturizers, so if you apply it after your other products, you’re not getting the full benefits of your serum.
Less is more when it comes to serums. With most formulas, you only need a few drops for your whole face, neck and décolletage, so don’t go overboard! Serums are formulated with the precise amounts of active ingredients your skin can absorb at one time, so using more won’t give you better results and may even lead to irritation if you have sensitive skin.
There’s a serum out there for you, no matter what your skin type is! Just make sure you’re up to speed on the best ingredients to use for the skin issues you want to target.
DefenAge 8-in-1 BioSerum combines eight serum technologies and is a good choice if you aren't sure what face treatment is right for your skin.
LovelySkin LUXE Cellular Anti-Aging Peptide Serum: This is one of our absolute favorites for its soothing water-gel texture and unique blend of peptides, apple extract cells and Persian Silk Tree extract. These advanced ingredients work together to repair cellular damage and build collagen for a firm, radiant complexion.
Jan Marini C-ESTA Serum with DMAE Complex: We love this silky serum because it’s packed with all the good stuff—vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, vitamin B5 and DMAE to firm and tighten skin. It glides on, absorbs quickly and layers well with your other skin care products.
NIA24 Intensive Moisture Double Serum: This dual-chambered gel serum contains nourishing lipids, six types of hyaluronic acid and 3% patented Pro-Niacin to lock in moisture at every layer of your skin, repair sun damage and strengthen your skin barrier.
Replenix Retinol Smoothing Serum 3x: This retinol serum is a great fit for normal skin types, and it’s also available in different strengths for other skin types. With 90% green tea polyphenols in addition to 0.3% retinol, it gives you all the rejuvenating benefits of retinol without the irritation or flaking.
SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel: With a cooling gel texture and soothing cucumber and olive extracts, this serum is perfect for sensitive and rosacea-prone skin to calm redness and irritation while delivering a boost of vital moisture. Its antioxidant-rich formula is also ideal for post-procedure skin to protect and speed the healing process.
Do you have questions about what serum is best for you? Let us know in the comments!
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Is there any Serum that can be used on Rosacea type skin?
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Also, just curious. I work in advertising and marketing. The serums/skincare that you feature in your blogs - do those skincare retailers have to pay (like advertising) to be mentioned as a favorite in the blog?
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