Skincare

Why you should use a serum

Heard a lot about serums but not sure how to use them in your routine? Let us guide you through.

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Why you should use a serum
Why you should use a serum

A serum is an active skincare product in a concentrated form primarily targeted at the face and neck.

Serums can hydrate, bring radiance, firm, smooth, or balance the skin. Most serums are in fluid form, but LUMENE also has a pressed serum that comes in a jar instead of a bottle.

The best results are achieved by using a serum both in the morning and in the evening together with a moisturiser. Since the formulas are often quite light, layering a thicker cream over the top helps seal in all the skincare benefits.

Choose a serum according to your age, skin type and needs - we have plenty to choose from at Lumene. You can use a serum daily or temporarily - your skin may need a different serum depending on the time of year or in different phases of life.

Why should you use a serum?

  • A serum has effective active ingredients, in a concentrated form that absorb effectively into your skin, providing the skin care boost you desire.
  • A serum also helps your moisturiser better absorb into your skin - enhancing the effectiveness of the cream. The serum concentrate can additionally reduce the amount of facial cream needed meaning that your products last longer.
  • Serums are an easy, effective addition to your skincare routine when specific needs need addressing.

How to use a serum

  • Use it in the morning and/or at night. You can also use one type of a serum in the morning and another at night as the skin may have different needs during these times.
  • Take a little bit of the product onto your fingers and apply it with clean hands onto cleansed skin. Your serum should be the next step in your routine after cleansing, toning and an eye cream. Then, after the serum, continue by applying a day cream or a night cream.
  • You can apply the serum by using gentle strokes or by pressing it on lightly. The most important thing is to apply the product evenly for it to absorb well. Remember the neck area, too! Applying a serum on damp skin can make it even more effective - but be careful when using strong ingredients.
  • Follow the serum guidelines regarding the suitability to the sensitive eye area. Some of the products may have ingredients that might irritate sensitive eyes.
  • Tip! You can also use a serum with gua sha massage. Test first to find the right amount of serum suitable for gua sha rolling: you don’t want the skin to be too slippery or too dry, you need the right combination of friction and slip to use a gua sha stone.

Why not try these?

Nordic Hydra Aqua Serum

This serum is enriched with replenishing organic nordic birch sap, moisture retaining nordic algae, pure arctic spring water and plumping hyaluronic acid to intensely hydrate the deepest surface layers of the epidermis. Clinically proven instant and long lasting hydrating effect, for up to 72 hours. Improved results in long term use. Suitable for all skin types.

Lumene UK
Lumene UK
Lumene UK
Lumene UK

Nordic-C Glow Boost Essence

The Nordic-C [Valo] Glow Boost Essence energises and boosts glow for radiant and intensely hydrated skin. Containing a unique skin-enhancing blend with berry extract from antioxidant-rich, wild Arctic cloudberry and vitamin C, combined with Arctic spring water and two types of hyaluronic acid for instant and lasting hydration. This super concentrated serum works to promote the appearance of more youthful-looking skin that feels plumper, smoother and looks more radiant. The product is vegan, containing upcycled and wild-crafted ingredients.

Nordic Bloom Anti-wrinkle & Firm Serum

This concentrate instantly helps beautify the appearance of facial contours and gives skin a tightened, smoother and radiant look. Works to reduce appearance of lines and wrinkles and improve look of skin firmness with continued use. The illuminating and lightweight formula is infused with our innovative Nordic Berry Pre-Retinol complex, our patented quercetin-rich Nordic Lingonberry extract, and plumping red Algae.

Lumene UK
Lumene UK
Lumene UK
Lumene UK

Nordic Bloom Vegan Collagen Essence

Restore your skin's youthful bounce with this super concentrated smoothing serum. Formulated with vegan collagen, Nordic lingonberry water and three types of hyaluronic acid, this innovative jelly-gel serum intensely hydrates for smoother and plumper-looking skin.

Nordic Ageless Radiant Youth Pressed Serum

This pressed serum combines the potency of a serum with the comfort and protection of a cream. The gel-like bouncy formula will transform into a lightweight silky texture to nourish dull and depleted skin. Protecting lingonberry native cells, radiance-boosting fermented cloudberries and soothing Nordic heather along with pH skin friendly Arctic Spring Water create a naturally potent serum-meets-moisturiser, perfect for more mature skin types.

Lumene UK
Lumene UK

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