Serums, Essence, & Ampoules

• Serums - 🧪 Potent, super-concentrated formulas that target specific skin concerns. Usually lightweight, thin, and gel-like in consistency. Apply under your sunscreen during the day, or before your moisturizer at night.
• Essence - 🌱 The most essential of the lot, as its creamy and gel-like formula penetrates on a skin-deep level. It is skin hydration from within! Use in the evening, to give your skin more time to absorb and soak in all the ingredients. The warmth and pressure from your hand will help boost your skin’s circulation for better absorption.
• Ampoules - 🌿 Higher concentrations of a specific active ingredient, sort of like “super serums.” Best when you’re having a skin crisis, or your usual regimen needs an added boost.
• Emulsions - 🧴 Lighter than creams and lotions, but thicker than serums which allows your skin to drink up all the moisturizing ingredients without it feeling too thick or heavy. Less concentrated compared to serums can can be used regularly or when your skin feels dried out.

Products are applied in this order: Essence -> Serum -> Emulsion -> Ampoule. However, the golden rule when it comes to layering skincare products is to start with the thinnest and most lightweight one, to the thickest. Make sure to wait at least a minute or two between application—to make sure your skin has fully absorbed all the products first.
https://www.calyxta.com/articles/skin/essence-vs-ampoule-vs-serum-vs-emulsion-whats-the-difference/

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