Summary: Facial serums are lightweight, highly concentrated formulas that penetrate deeper into the skin to deliver targeted results for specific concerns. They should be applied after toner but before moisturiser and layered from the thinnest texture to the thickest if using more than one. TEMPLESPA offers a range of serums tailored to concerns such as dullness, blemishes, ageing and more, helping to support and transform the skin over time.
Every great skincare routine starts with the essentials: cleanse, tone and moisturise. But where do serums come in? In our latest blog, we’re answering your top questions- what exactly is a facial serum, what can it do for your skin and which type should you choose? At TEMPLESPA, we adore serums for their targeted results and believe they’re the secret to investing in the future of your skin.
What is a serum?
First, let’s start with what a serum actually is. Serums are lightweight, fluid formulas packed with highly concentrated ingredients designed to give your skin a powerful boost. Their smaller molecular structure allows them to reach deeper layers of the skin, where they can deliver targeted results and extra support. Whatever your skin concern may be, we can almost guarantee there’s a serum perfectly suited to help.
When should I use a serum?
A face serum slots into your skincare routine after your toner, but before your moisturiser. This is because moisturisers create a protective barrier on the skin, which can prevent serums from fully absorbing. If you’re using multiple serums to target different concerns, apply them in order of texture, starting with the thinnest formula first, so each one has the best chance of reaching the deeper layers of your skin.
Which serum should I use?
Let’s match your skin type and concern to a face serum.
I have dullness and want something that’ll add a natural glow. I also suffer from age spots and pigmentation.
You need:
Skin Glowing Serum
A powerful, serum-juice-concentrate that melts deep into your skin to reveal a clear, smooth, toned and glowing complexion. The clever formula delivers a daily dose of vitamin C, plus potent alpha arbutin that work together to brighten and boost the skin, helping to diminish the appearance of open pores and hyperpigmentation. In addition, blemish-fighting antioxidants of zinc and magnesium combine with skin-loving sodium hyaluronate and orange oil to reveal soft, bare-faced confidence for you and your beautifully radiant, revived and rejuvenated skin. So good.
I suffer from excess oil, blemishes and breakouts.
You need:
Skin Clarifying Serum
This state-of-the-art skin clarifying serum expertly balances the most iconic skin-clearing ingredients and refreshing Mediterranean botanicals. Powerhouse salicylic acid is joined by vitamins A, B3 and C in the form of microencapsulated retinal, niacinamide & kakadu plum to rapidly target and prevent blemishes, reduce redness & refine skin texture. Prebiotic willow herb extract provides a mattifying effect as it nurtures and maintains the skin barrier. Skin-calming Mediterranean olive & date oils, antioxidant vitamin E and zinc are joined by an advanced pore-refining complex which combats excess oil. This ultra-lightweight, fast-absorbing serum will have you believing you’ve got brand new skin. Just wow.
Fine lines and wrinkles are my main concern, as well as a loss of elasticity.
You need:
Super Luxe Luminosity Serum
The ingenious formula provides immediate, short and long-term results, a very big task for a serum. A potent elixir, it’s the quintessence of the intelligent ingredients that target all signs of visible ageing around the eyes, mouth and every tell-tale part of the face. Like gorgeous silk lingerie, it is a super-luxe serum that’s worn underneath moisturiser, treating the skin at a cellular and epidermal level to smooth, firm, lift and deeply hydrate.
Or, why not try:
Skin Lifting Serum
BE FIRM is your skin’s personal architect, designed to revamp a complexion that’s lost its bounce. It’s derma-science at its peak, this serum is formulated to work at the lower level of the epidermis helping to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, while improving skin firmness and visibly refining skin texture. The premium formula, full of Mediterranean ingredients, acts like scaffolding for the skin with Lycoskin-Defence, Ameliox, Essenskin™, jojoba, olive, rose, rice, pomegranate, tomato, milk thistle, vitamins and shea butter. The velvety texture sinks in quickly to leave skin feeling plump and soft.
I suffer from sensitivity and fragile skin.
You need:
Skin Strengthening Serum
BE STRONG is a power packed “super juice” for skin that needs a lifeline! Designed for skin feeling weak, stressed and fragile, this gel-cream penetrates to the lower levels of the epidermis. Its cocktail of vitamins, liquorice extract, along with our unique blend of Mediterranean botanicals help reduce the appearance of visible redness, reinforces and supports, leaving a feeling of comfort. Ahhh... that’s better.
Serums are best used over a course of a few weeks as they work with the lower levels of the skin to support them. Check with your chosen serum on how often you need to apply, if you’re unsure, apply a few times a week to build up your skin’s tolerance.