BIO:VEGANE Intens Hydrate Serum (2024)

FAQs

Which is the most hydrating serum? ›

They are brilliant at reducing the appearance of enlarged pores, neutralizing redness, helping to prevent acne and brightening dark spots. Overall, hydrating serums are extremely beneficial for your skin.

They should be used once or twice daily after cleansing but before moisturizing. To apply a facial serum, clean your face thoroughly and pat dry with a damp towel. Then, massage a small amount of product into your hands and use circular motions to apply to wrinkles, blemishes, or other areas of concern on the face.

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Active level polyglutamic acid: A powerful surface hydrator able to hold four times more water than hyaluronic acid, and locking it in, forming a protective seal across the skin to reduce ongoing water loss.

Ultimately, face serum and moisturizer are both necessary for a holistic skin care routine and to ensure that your skin doesn't dry out during the day. Face serum can't replace moisturizer, and moisturizer doesn't give your skin the extra vitamins and nutrients it needs to succeed and look great for years to come.

This can be a double-edged sword: If you're looking for strong effects, you should be relying on your serum, but if you're looking for continuous hydration, that's your moisturizer's job. If your skin is oily, a serum may give you enough hydration and eliminate the need for a moisturizer.

Typically, it is okay (and recommended) to use face serum daily. Depending on the type of serum, you may want to use a retinol serum only a couple of times a week to avoid irritation, while something like a vitamin C or hyaluronic acid serum is recommended for daily use.

Can I leave serum overnight? Leaving a serum on over night is ideal! As stated above, serums need time to absorb and your skin is most receptive when you're asleep so having a serum on before you go to bed is a great way to have your skin get the most out of the serum.

Can I apply serum without moisturizer? ›

You can also use serum alone without added moisturizer, but this may reduce the power of the serum's active ingredients. Serums contain active ingredients such as oat oil, vitamin E and hyaluronic acid that pull moisture into the skin for deep hydration.

It's recommended to use about a pea-sized amount, which is the equivalent to 3-4 drops, but you might prefer more or need slightly less. This also depends what type of serum you're using, typically the more potent, the less you're going to need.

To tell if you're dehydrated, you can do the “pinch test.” Pinch a bit of skin on your arm between your thumb and forefinger. If you're well hydrated, it should go back to its original position a couple of seconds after you let go. If it doesn't, time to throw back some water.

When compared to hyaluronic acid, glycerin is made up of smaller molecules. These smaller molecules can penetrate the skin barrier and more deeply hydrate your skin down to the dermis.”

It's also not found naturally in skin. Polyglutamic acid's large molecular size also means it can hold four times greater hydration compared to hyaluronic acid (13).

Dry & dehydrated skin

Although niacinamide serum also helps hydrate the skin by strengthening the skin's barrier, hyaluronic acid is the best bet when you're looking for a hydrating face serum. Hyaluronic acid serum works great in combination with squalane face serum.