Skincare Routine: Serums

by Sophie Langlois


When the serum trend first began about a year ago, I fully hopped on the bandwagon. I had been using the SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel for a few years, as suggested by my facialist, so I knew how great a serum could be to add to my skin routine. Since then, I have become a big believer in serums. I think that they are great in adding extra hydration to the skin, as they go on after the toner and before the moisturizer, and can really add vivacity and life back to the skin. Currently, I have four main toners that I use, with the SkinCeuticals as my everyday. I really use toners based upon what my skin needs and the climate that I am in. 

1. SKINCEUTICALS PHYTO CORRECTIVE GEL 

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This is my all time, swear by Serum that I use on a daily basis. Similar to my Clinique Moisturizing Gel, I stand by this product 100%. Though I have tried to eliminate all SkinCeuticals products from my skincare routine, as they are owned by L'Oreal and test on animals, I really have struggled to find an eco-friendly, cruelty-free alternative to this product (suggestions are welcome)! My skin always has a slight red undertone to it, sunburned or not, and is very sensitive. This serum is great for calming and hydrating my skin, as well as reducing the appearance of redness. 

 

 

 

 

2. GLOSSIER SUPER GLOW SERUM 

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As I am sure it is very clear by my other posts, I am a HUGE Glossier fan. I have not tried their other serums, but this Super Glow serum I L-O-V-E. It is a lot lighter than the average serum and I would not say that it is specifically designed for hydration, but it really does brighten my skin after a long night out. When I wake up in the morning feeling run down and like my skin is looking a dull and drab, I use this serum and it really helps to bring a lot of color and moisture back to my face. As the website says, "over time, Super Glow evens skin tone, and creates a light-reflective complexion." Trust me, they're not lying! 

3. PEARLESSENCE RADIENCE PERFECTING SERUM 

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I'll be honest, I picked up these next two products on a whim at TJ Maxx and I really do love them. This first radiance perfecting serum is incredibly hydrating and really does, similar to the Glossier serum, add a nice dewy feeling/ look to my face. Though it is not as great as the Glossier one, this serum is a great balance between moisturizing and revitalizing the face. If you are interested in the Glossier serum but have dry skin, I would highly recommend this product! 

4. VALJEAN LABS HYDRATE FACIAL SERUM

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I also picked up this serum from TJ Maxx and I really do love it! I try to drink a lot of water during the day and I always moisturize my face after I wash it, but I have really struggled to keep my skin hydrated and moisturized. This product does a great job of adding that extra moisture that I need in addition to my moisturizer. Though I could apply a thicker moisturizer, for day to day use sometimes a heavy moisturizer is not the best when I am on the go and don't want to look oily. This serum is great because it is super lightweight, but still incredibly hydrating! I definitely want to try some more products from this brand, I really do love it! 

Xoxo,
Salut Sophie