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What’s the difference between serum and face oil?Updated 10 months ago

The term “serum” is often misused, so we have outlined key differences between an oil and a serum to clear up any confusion:

-A serum has the ability to deliver BOTH water-soluble and oil-soluble nutrients, while a pure oil can deliver only oil-soluble nutrients — which isn’t a bad thing, it’s just chemistry.

-A serum glides on easily, absorbs quickly, and has a more transparent look and feel than an oil.

-An oil takes longer to sink into skin due to its heavier consistency.

-Serum and oil are both essential to your skincare routine. A serum can be easily integrated into your ritual because it absorbs quickly, blends well with other products, has a broader range of benefits, and can be specialized to target specific skincare concerns.

-A serum infuses skin with water and moisture while an oil prevents water from escaping the skin’s surface.

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