Serum Vs Moisturiser
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Remember the old days when your mum’s biggest skincare dilemma was 
whether to by Ponds or Oil of Ulan moisturiser? How times have changed, and 
the advances in science and technology around skincare can leave us so 
confused we are wishing for the days of our mothers
So here is a simple guide to help you know the difference between serums 
and moisturisers, how to use them and how to work out what’s going to give 
you the best results for your skin. A moisturiser is a lotion or cream which 
contains skin hydrating emollients and forms a physical barrier to help skin 
stay hydrated. 
Moisturisers have larger molecules than serums, so they are designed to 
nourish the top layers of the skin and their main benefit is to protect the skin, 
locking in moisture and nutrients.
As a general rule if they feel thick and heavy, they don’t contain active 
ingredients – they are just there to form a barrier and protect against the 
environment. On the flip side to that, if the cream is very watery it will 
evaporate very fast and offer no protection or leave behind any ingredients to 
treat the skin. So, the ideal moisturiser is something that sits in between the 
two. It’s the moisturiser that is vitally important for skin radiance and giving 
us that glowing skin that we all want. 
Serums are lightweight, intensive skin care products formulated to penetrate 
deeply, allowing their active ingredients to combat free radical damage, skin 
pigmentation, ageing, acne and scarring by delivering nutrients and vitamins 
right into the skin cells. Serums providing antioxidants, peptides, hyaluronic 
acid and Vitamin C can have dramatic and swift effects on the ageing signs 
like wrinkles and sun damage. They also encourage healthy exfoliation, which 
brings new and healthy skin to the surface giving that plump, dewy look.
So… do you need a serum or a moisturiser? Or both? 
This is where layering comes into effect – while an antioxidant serum works to 
repair skin cells and combat free radicals, a moisturiser acts to prevent the 
evaporation of moisture and provides a physical barrier to protect the skin 
from environmental irritants and makeup particles. Using a facial serum will 
increase the effectiveness of your skincare regime. If you are 30 or older, 
using a serum will make a big difference to the appearance of your skin. How 
do
How do you apply your 
serum and moisturiser?
Apply your serum twice a day, 
directly on your skin after 
cleansing and toning (damp skin 
 is ten times more permeable 
than dry skin) and before 
moisturiser and sunscreen. You 
only need to apply a small 
amount – your skin can only 
absorb so much. Using serum 
more frequently is better than 
simply applying more.
 
Our best serums to target specific issues:
Hyaluronic Force Serum – contains three different weights of pure hyaluronic acid to 
work every layer of the skin, saturating it with moisture from top to bottom. The 
results are younger-looking skin with greater hydration, less redness, and breakouts. 
Ideal for all skin types. Perfect to use with other serums to increase penetration. 
Age Cure 30 day Renewal Program – eliminate wrinkles in just 30 days with this next 
level renewal system. 
Absolute Nourishment Elixir – a nourishing elixir packed full with essential fatty acids 
designed to firm and reduce wrinkles while providing the skin with intense 
nourishment. Great as a night time booster 
Lift Firming Vector Serum – our ‘face lift in a bottle’ using the latest European lifting 
technology that immediately smooths, lifts and redefines facial contours.
SRNS Multivitamin Repair Serum –  Our most technologically advanced 
booster serum for youthful, rejuvenated skin, treating all aspects of skin 
ageing -protects the skin by day and repairs by night. Suitable for all skin 
types. 
Balancing Perfecting Oil Free Serum – a light oil- free serum to help heal and 
prevent breakouts, regulate sebum production and reduce inflammation 
associated with acne. 
If you are unsure which serum or moisturiser will give you the results you ae 
looking for, book an online chat with one of our skin therapists
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