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Do you know the difference between Booster and Serum?
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Here's how you can combine them in your skincare routine.
The world of cosmetics and skin care can seem confusing with certain terms, especially ones like "booster" and "serum". Both products have incredible benefits for the skin, but it's crucial to understand how they differ and how to use them together to get the best results. Find out how to combine them for an effective skincare routine customized to your needs.
Booster vs. Serum: What makes them different?
To begin, let's clarify exactly what these products are and how each works best on the skin.
what is a serum?
A facial serum is a treatment product with a light texture (either cream or liquid) and a high concentration of active ingredients designed to penetrate deep into the skin. Serums are formulated to address specific concerns such as wrinkles, blemishes, lack of radiance, hydration or open pores. Due to their concentrated formula, they are highly effective and are used as an intermediate step in the skin care routine, after cleansing and toning, but before applying a moisturizer.
For example, our Morning Glory Super Serum, perfect for daytime use, combines high and low molecular weight Hyaluronic Acid to hydrate and reduce wrinkles, while Vitamin C acts as an antioxidant, helping to slow skin aging while brightening the face. Super Serum Midnight, on the other hand, is perfect for nighttime use because it contains microencapsulated Retinol and Niacinamide, both of which are two potent ingredients to reduce blemishes, improve skin texture and fight wrinkles.
what is a booster or concentrate?
A booster is a highly concentrated, liquid-textured treatment that is applied at the beginning of the skincare routine, usually after cleansing, to boost the efficacy of other products. Boosters focus on a single active ingredient (such as Hyaluronic Acid, Retinol or Vitamin C) and are formulated to treat specific problems such as dehydration, blemishes or lack of radiance. Unlike a serum, which works on different areas of the skin, a booster is designed to give your skin an immediate boost in a particular area.
Our Retinol booster, for example, helps to even skin tone and lighten blemishes, while the Hyaluronic Acid booster deeply hydrates and fights both superficial and deep wrinkles. On the other hand, the Vitamin C booster provides radiance and improves skin firmness, protecting it from free radicals.
How to combine boosters and serums in your skincare routine
Now that you know how booster and serum differ, the next question is: how can you combine them effectively to maximize the benefits?
Like any skin care routine, it always begins with proper cleansing to remove impurities and prepare the skin for subsequent treatments.
The booster is the first product to apply after cleansing. Due to its light formulation and high concentration of active ingredients, it is quickly absorbed and prepares the skin to receive the serum. If, for example, your skin needs deep hydration, you can opt for the Hyaluronic Acid booster, which intensely hydrates before applying a serum that treats other problems, such as blemishes or wrinkles.
Once the booster has been absorbed, apply your favorite serum. As mentioned before, the serum is the product in charge of treating multiple skin needs. If you use the day serum, you will be providing hydration and antioxidants with Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin C. At night, on the other hand, the serum with Retinol and Niacinamide will work to regenerate the skin while you sleep.
The last step is to apply your moisturizer to seal in all the active ingredients you just applied. The moisturizer acts as a protective barrier, making sure the skin stays hydrated and protected throughout the day or night.
The booster can be applied alone or can be mixed on top of the same treatment cream to apply in a single application
how to choose the best booster and serum combo according to the season?
The weather can significantly influence your skin's needs. Therefore, adjusting your skincare routine according to the season is essential to maintain a healthy and radiant complexion. Here's how to choose the best booster and serum combo depending on the time of year.
Spring and summer
During the warmer months, the skin tends to produce more sebum due to heat and humidity. In this season, it is advisable to opt for light products that do not clog pores.
- Recommended Booster: Super Concentrated Vitamin C is perfect for this season, as it provides an antioxidant defense against free radicals generated by sun exposure, while providing radiance.
- Recommended Serum: Use a day and night serum such as our Morning Glory Super Serum with Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin C, as it will not only hydrate your skin, but also reduce the effects of sun damage and improve the luminosity of your complexion.
Autumn and winter
With cold weather, skin tends to become drier and more sensitive. During these seasons, it is important to focus on deep hydration and skin regeneration.
- Recommended Booster: Super Hyaluronic Acid Concentrate is ideal for keeping skin hydrated and preventing water loss caused by low temperatures.
- Recommended serum: Use a night serum with Retinol and Niacinamide as our Super Serum Midnight Reset is perfect for these seasons, as it helps regenerate skin damaged by the cold and fights wrinkles and deeper spots.
Conclusion of the main differences between serum and booster or concentrate:
Understanding the difference between a booster and a serum is key to maximizing the benefits of both in your skincare routine. While a booster or concentrate prepares and boosts the skin, a serum targets specific problems in a concentrated way. Combining them in the right way according to your skin's needs and the season will allow you to achieve a brighter, hydrated and healthier complexion all year round.
dare to experiment with different combinations to discover which one is best for you!
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