13 yrs, 11 mths ago

Essence or Serum?

This may sounds ridicilous but I just have to ask as googling still doesnt satisfy my query (especially with those scientific wordings). =p

All I know is to use one. But is there any particular reason (which relates to our skin type perhaps??) of choosing either one? Or which might be stronger and more effective?

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  • 13 yrs, 11 mths ago

    Essence or serum usually mean concentrated formulas designed to do certain things – for example hydration, or intense wrinkle. They work in conjunction with your day creams and night creams, and are worn under the moisturiser. Always use sparingly. These serums often compliment the mositurisers and let them work better and quicker. Most companies I have bought from call them serums!

  • 13 yrs, 11 mths ago

    Nicee avatar conrflakegirl !! thumbs up
    Hoping to know the results too.

    Mel: Thanks for the infor. I will get my skin assessed next month during facial, as this month is totally broke (from getting facial voucher which buy 1 get 1 free for the next service and ysl offer last week). Yea its still early of the month rite? lolz. Can I blame the recommendations here?? Lolz. kidding

  • 13 yrs, 11 mths ago

    Hey Cornflakegirl did you change your avatar, I was not sure if it was you or not in another post because there are two of you are there not?? I had to check this thread to make sure but the Mirenesse tells me I have the right Cornflake, hehe 🙂

  • 13 yrs, 11 mths ago

    It totally depends on your skin type and skin concerns, there are so many different serums etc that target different problems. There are antioxidant ones, such as vitamin a, c and e then there are ones for redness, acne, aging, oily skin, dry skin etc etc etc the list is pretty much endless. You should probably go and get your skin assessed and see what is recommended for your skin. Let us know how you get on 🙂

  • 13 yrs, 11 mths ago

    You are so funny cornflakegirl. But I agree if you pay the price then you deserve to have great results. LOL

  • 13 yrs, 11 mths ago

    cornflakegirl: how do u find the mirenese eye concentrate? expensive?

    mollygirl: thanks for the article darl! I actually came across this too earlier but still shaking my heads. lol

    mel: did you ask for which type before you really purchase? Or you just get either one those SA recommend?

    ANyone think the one with Vitamin is better than the rest?

  • 13 yrs, 11 mths ago

    Totally depends on what the serum or essence is for, if it is a vitamin/antioxident booster or possible something to tackle any number of skin concerns, different companies also produce similar types of products in different formulas such as creams, serums, concentrates, lotions and boosters.

  • 13 yrs, 11 mths ago

    Well I am not sure either but I did a google search for you and came up with this link if that helps. If not I am just as confused as you. LOL
    http://www.shoppingsalesqueen.com/what-is-the-difference-between-facial-serum-and-essence

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