Try These Serum Hacks To Upgrade Your Beauty Routine

Make the most out of the most concentrated product in your regimen.

Mar 8, 2022

Supercharged and power-packed, the serum is one of the most crucial and hardworking products in your routine. Highly concentrated with active ingredients, it’s designed to address specific skincare concerns, such as dryness, dullness, pigmentation, and wrinkles. It usually goes after a toner and before your moisturizer, with both steps helping your serum do its job even better. The former preps the skin to enhance product absorption, while the latter creates an occlusive seal to help your serum penetrate even deeper.

Given that the serum packs a serious punch—and is often powered by innovative technologies—it’s not surprising that it’s one of the pricier items among your skincare essentials. That said, it’s only practical that we make the most out of our serums and max out their benefits.

To do exactly that, check out these easy skincare hacks and give your beauty routine a boost:

The hack: Make a DIY serum mask.

Got any pesky dry spots? Drench a cotton pad with serum and apply it to the driest parts of your face. Leave it on like a sheet mask for optimum hydration. The Froika Hyaluronic Face Serum, P2,500, contains hyaluronic acid that pulls moisture from the air to deeply hydrate your skin.

The hack: Layer your serums.

Create your own serum concoction and target several issues in one go by layering two to three serums on top of each other. Just make sure to go from the lightest to the heaviest consistency. Unsure of what to mix and match? Try going for complementary serums from the same brand. For example: For skin brightening, apply the Evenswiss Eventone Serum, P4,200, as your base, then layer with the Evenswiss Master Booster, P3,950 paired with a more targeted booster, such as the Evenswiss Brightening Serum (Booster No. 7), P3,100. This exact same combo is what’s used when you opt for the Evenswiss Brightening Facial at the Bella Pelle Skin Solutions clinic. (It’s a must-try for a glow boost!)

Evenswiss Master Booster, P3,950

Evenswiss Brightening Serum (Booster No. 7), P3,100

For brightening, you can also try this combo: Start with the Biologique Recherche Lotion P50 PIGM 400, add the Biologique Recherche Amniotique Serum for hydration, then finish off with he Biologique Recherche Serum PIGM 400.

The hack: Add serum to your moisturizer.

Supercharge your face cream by mixing in a few drops of your favorite serum. This is a great way to speed up your routine when you’re in a rush, as well as to improve the texture and spreadability of rich moisturizers. Try the Cosmetic Skin Solutions Supreme Serum CE, P3,850, to infuse brightening Vitamin C and E to your daily hydrating cream. Fun fact: When mixed together, Vitamin C and E actually make each other even more effective in brightening and nourishing your skin.

The hack: Chill your serum.

Need a little pick-me-up? Pop your serum in the fridge for a soothing skin refresher especially on hot days or when your complexion is feeling extra sensitive. Try the Neostrata Illuminating Serum, P3,000, for a mix of both nourishing and glow-getting benefits, or the Neostrata Bionic Face Serum, P3,730, to correct the signs of aging and improve skin’s luminosity.

The hack: Make it a spa day with a gua sha.

The gua sha face massager can help boost circulation and lymphatic drainage on your face, giving you a more lifted and sculpted look. Apply your serum before using a gua sha or face roller for a smooth glide. Must-try: The Ericson Lab Skinjexion Perfusion Serum HA-BX, P6,300, will only enhance the effects of your DIY facial massage.

You can also try the Environ Cosmetic Gold Roll-CIT, a premium needling instrument plated with 14 karat gold (which has natural antibacterial properties), which is specially crafted to promote younger-looking skin and improve the absorption of your topical products.

The hack: Use it to as a primer.

Get the perfect base with an antioxidant serum. Having a layer of antioxidants under your foundation won’t only help in keeping your base looking fresh, it also protects your skin from UV damage. The Mesoestetic AOX Ferulic, P7,850, serves as a shield against oxidation caused by UVB, UVA, IR, and HEV (Visible) Light.

These serums from Biologique Recherche are also great base perfectors:

Biologique Recherche Serum Fluide VIP 02

Biologique Recherche Serum de Teint

Serums are some of the most effective skincare products, delivering visible results from the comfort of your own home. It’s the best complement for in-clinic treatments to prolong results. For customized skin care recommendations, you can book a virtual or face-to-face dermatological consultation with Dr. Maximin Navarro, our resident dermatologist and a Philippine Dermatological Society (PDS) fellow, via our website. You can also inquire at the Bella Pelle Skin Solutions Center via (+63) 999-887-1944. View our full treatment menu here.

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