Can serum replace moisturizer?

Skincare is one of the most important practices to keep your skin looking healthy and radiant. There are many products available in the beauty industry that can help achieve this goal, and two essentials are serum and moisturizer. Both products have their own functions and benefits, but can serum replace moisturizer?

Below, we'll review the uses and benefits of both products, but first, do you think serum can replace moisturizer? If you thought it was possible, we regret to inform you otherwise: they are complementary products but not substitutes. Read on!

Serum focuses on delivering concentrated active ingredients to the skin, such as antioxidants or hyaluronic acid, to help treat specific problems such as aging, hyperpigmentation or dryness.

However, it does not contain the necessary ingredients to keep skin hydrated over the long term, unlike moisturizers, which are designed to protect the skin and keep it hydrated throughout the day. Moisturizers contain ingredients that create a barrier on the skin, preventing moisture from evaporating and helping to keep the skin soft and supple.

What is facial serum for?

Facial serum is a skincare product that's applied after cleansing and before moisturizer. Our serums have a light texture and are quickly absorbed into the skin.

What are the benefits of serums?

There are many benefits associated with the use of facial serums. One of the main benefits is that serums contain a high concentration of active ingredients that penetrate deep into the skin, which makes them very effective in treating specific problems, such as dark spots, wrinkles, acne and dry skin.

In addition, serums usually have a light texture that absorbs quickly into the skin, making them ideal for use under moisturizer or makeup. They also help to hydrate the skin and increase its elasticity and radiance.

Properties of facial serums

Serum is applied in small amounts and absorbed quickly into the deep layers of the skin, concentrating on problem areas, and should be spread with gentle, upward movements to enhance absorption. The time to apply it is after cleansing and before moisturizer, so that the active ingredients penetrate deeply.

Biotherm facial serums

At Biotherm, there are several types of facial serums available to treat different skin problems. Among the post popular is Blue Retinol Serum Night, where retinol, combined with our powerful regenerating active Life Plankton, will become your best allies to fight wrinkles.

Also designed to combat wrinkles is the Blue Therapy Accelerated anti-aging serum, which helps reduce wrinkles, dark spots and loss of firmness in the skin. However, when it comes to skin, as in life in general, not everything is black and white. That's why we recommend combining Cera Repair Barrier Cream with Life Plankton Elixir. The Cera cream works to prevent aging caused by UV rays, pollution, lack of rest, or stress. Meanwhile, Life Plankton Elixir delivers its regenerating action for visibly younger skin.

What is face cream for?

To know whether serum can replace moisturizer, we must also understand the purpose of moisturizer, which is a key skincare product applied after serum.

This alone gives us insight into the answer: their purposes are not the same. Moisturizers also differ from serums in that they tend to have a thicker texture and are absorbed more slowly into the skin.

Properties of face creams

Face creams have many benefits for the skin. The main benefit is that they help to moisturize the skin and keep it soft and smooth. They also protect the skin from harmful factors, such as sun exposure and pollution, which can damage the skin and cause wrinkles and dark spots.

In addition, some facial creams contain active ingredients that help treat specific skin problems, such as the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, dark spots and acne.

Moisturizer, which is slowly absorbed into the epidermis, is applied in an even layer on the skin, after cleansing and toning, to seal moisture into the skin, prevent water loss and ultimately nourish the skin.

Biotherm face creams

Two of Biotherm's most popular moisturizers are  Aquasource Cica Nutri Cream and Aquasource Hyalu Plump Gel. Both are designed to provide intense hydration for up to 48 hours, resulting in soothed and glowing skin. The difference? While Cica Nutri Cream is designed for dry skin, Hyalu Plump Gel is recommended for normal and combination skin.

We can also find anti-aging creams with a firming lifting effect, such as Blue Peptides Uplift Day, ideal for those around age 45 who are starting to notice a loss of collagen and skin firmness.

At Biotherm, you can choose from a wide range of serums or face creams to meet the individual needs of each person and their skin type. The fact that the answer to “Can serum replace moisturizer?” is no is actually positive, as it means that each product line has clearly defined objectives and works by addressing specific skincare concerns.

Whether it's a serum or a moisturizer, at Biotherm you'll find the product that best meets the demands of your skin.