Collection: Serum/Essence

Korean serums and essences are the treatment step of the routine, applied after toner. An essence is usually lighter and more watery, a serum more concentrated, and both are meant to be layered before your moisturizer. Our nine come from Anua, COSRX, Numbuzin, Beauty of Joseon, Dr.Althea, celimax, Haruharu wonder and VT Cosmetics, shipped from Switzerland with prices in CHF.

Which serum or essence should I choose?

• Hydration and glow: Anua PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Capsule 100 Serum (30 ml), Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum with propolis and niacinamide (60 ml), COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence (100 ml).
• An even-looking skin tone: Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% serum (30 ml) and the Dr.Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum (30 ml).
• Firmer-looking skin: Numbuzin No.9 NAD Bio Lifting Essence (50 ml) and the celimax The Vita A Retinal Shot (15 ml, evening use, 2 to 3 times a week to start).
• A comfortable, barrier-friendly essence: Haruharu wonder Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence (120 ml), with ceramides, cholesterol and fatty acids.
• A booster before your other products: VT Cosmetics Reedle Shot 100 (50 ml), applied right after cleansing. Evening only, 1 to 2 times a week to start; a slight tingling is normal. Not suited to very sensitive or irritated skin.

How to layer a serum or essence

• Order: cleanser, toner, essence, serum, moisturizer, and sunscreen in the morning.
• Add one new active at a time and give your skin a few days before adding another.
• Keep retinal, the Reedle Shot and strong acids for different evenings. In the morning, always finish with sunscreen.

FAQ

What is the difference between an essence and a serum?
An essence is typically a light, hydrating layer. A serum is usually more concentrated around one or several ingredients. You can use both, essence first.

Where should I start?
With one hydrating serum or essence used daily. Our PDRN and snail mucin collections are two easy entry points.

Can I use several serums in one routine?
Yes, from thinnest to thickest texture. Start with one or two and watch how your skin feels.