If you’ve ever stood in front of your skincare shelf wondering whether you actually need both a serum and a cream… you’re not alone. Even skincare lovers get confused. But here’s the truth: they do completely different jobs, and using both can transform your skin.
What Is a Serum?
Serums are lightweight, fast-absorbing treatments charged with a high concentration of active ingredients.
Think of them as your targeted therapy.
What Serums Do Best
- Penetrate deeper levels of the skin
- Focus on correcting concerns (dark spots, hydration, firmness, fine lines)
- Deliver potent ingredients quickly
- Give faster visible results
What Is a Cream?
Creams (or moisturizers) are thicker, richer formulas designed to lock in hydration and protect the skin barrier.
What Creams Do Best
- Seal in moisture
- Strengthen the barrier
- Protect against environmental damage
- Keep skin soft, plump, and balanced
Do You Need Both? Yes, Here’s Why
Serum = treatment
Cream = protection
Your serum delivers active ingredients where your skin needs them most. Your cream acts like a seal, keeping everything in place and reinforcing long-term hydration.
Using both helps you get optimal results, especially if you combine them intentionally (like pairing a peptide serum with a collagen-boosting cream).
How to Layer Them Correctly
- Cleanse
- Apply serum while skin is slightly damp
- Seal with cream
- SPF during the day
And the best part?
For a limited time, all our creams and serums are 40% off the perfect moment to build the routine your skin actually needs.
