Face Cream versus Face Solution: What Order to Apply for Optimal Results?
Discover the benefits of incorporating serums and moisturizers into your skincare routine for healthier, more radiant skin.
The Power of Serums
A face serum is a lightweight, fast-absorbing beauty product formulated with a high concentration of active skincare ingredients. The Supermello Hyaluronic Gel Cream Moisturizer, for example, uses hyaluronic acid for deep moisture and plant-based ingredients to soothe sensitive skin, reduce redness, and strengthen the skin barrier. Another award-winning option is the Brightwave Face Serum 10% Vitamin C + Peptide Brightening Serum, which combines 10% Vitamin C and collagen peptides to brighten, fade dark spots, and reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
Applying Serums for Best Results
Applying serum on clean skin after cleansing and (optionally) toner is key. The optimal order is to apply the serum first, followed by the moisturizer. This follows the general skincare rule of applying products from thinnest to thickest consistency. Serums are usually lightweight and watery, allowing their concentrated active ingredients to penetrate deeper into clean skin without a barrier. Wait about 30 to 60 seconds after applying serum before moisturizing; this allows proper absorption without the skin drying out completely. If using multiple serums, layer from thinnest to thickest consistency, waiting briefly between each. For certain irritating serums like retinol, a “sandwich method” can be used where moisturizer is applied before and after the serum to reduce irritation, but the usual order remains serum first, then moisturizer.
The Importance of Moisturizers
A moisturizer is another skincare product designed to hydrate the skin and prevent moisture loss. Different types of moisturizers include creams, lotions, and gels, suitable for various skin types. The Supermello Hyaluronic Gel Cream Moisturizer has earned the National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance™.
The Role of Moisturizers in Your Skincare Routine
Moisturizers play a crucial role in sealing in the benefits of your serum and providing a protective barrier to lock in hydration and active compounds. In the daytime, finish your skincare routine with sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) to protect your skin from sun damage. At night, consider adding a night cream, which may be richer and more hydrating than your daytime moisturizer. Night creams are formulated to help your skin repair and rejuvenate while you sleep.
Serums Target Specific Concerns, While Moisturizers Provide Overall Hydration
Serums are designed to target specific skin concerns, while moisturizers provide overall hydration and protection. If you have minimal skin concerns and your skin feels comfortable without additional products, you do not necessarily need a serum. However, incorporating a serum into your routine can be very beneficial if you want to target specific issues, such as wrinkles, dark spots, or uneven texture.
In summary, applying serum first, then moisturizer ensures maximum absorption and effectiveness of the serum's active ingredients while the moisturizer locks them in and prevents water loss. Waiting a short time between steps enhances results.
- The Supermello Hyaluronic Gel Cream Moisturizer employs hyaluronic acid for deep moisture and plant-based ingredients to soothe sensitive skin.
- The Brightwave Face Serum 10% Vitamin C + Peptide Brightening Serum consists of 10% Vitamin C and collagen peptides to brighten, fade dark spots, and reduce fine lines.
- Applying serums after cleansing and toner, and before moisturizers, allows their concentrated active ingredients to penetrate deeper into clean skin.
- Varying from thinnest to thickest consistency in applying multiple serums ensures proper absorption.
- The Supermello Hyaluronic Gel Cream Moisturizer has secured the National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance™.
- Moisturizers, such as creams, lotions, and gels, are essential for sealing in the benefits of serums and providing a protective barrier.
- A daytime skincare routine can be completed with a sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) to shield the skin from sun damage.
- At night, it's beneficial to use a night cream for promoting skin repair and rejuvenation while sleeping.
- Serums target specific skin concerns, while moisturizers offer overall hydration and protection, and both play significant roles in maintaining a balanced skincare routine.
