Serums have lightweight liquid formulas with a gel-like consistency that melts effortlessly into the skin. They are designed to absorb quickly and penetrate deeply, delivering a powerful hit of active ingredients for smoother, softer, glowing skin.
How to use a serum?
Serums are designed to be applied after cleansing and before moisturising. Simply apply 3 or 4 drops of serum and smooth onto the skin with clean fingers, avoiding the delicate eye and lip areas.
It’s worth exercising a little caution when it comes to using powerful formulations for the first time. With No7’s Radiance+ 15% Vitamin C Serum, it’s best to perform a patch test before first use. Apply a small amount onto clean skin on the upper forearm and wait 24 hours to check for any discomfort or irritation. All clear? Great – it’s time to apply!
When to apply a vitamin C serum?
Vitamin C serum can be used daily as part of your morning or evening skincare routine to reveal a radiant complexion.
Learn how much serum you should use compared to the size of your palm below:
Cleansing the skin before application will remove excess oil, makeup and dirt and allow the serum to penetrate more effectively to the deeper layers of the skin. Try Radiance+ Daily Energising Exfoliating Cleanser, formulated with natural apricot seeds to gently exfoliate and unblock pores.
Pat skin dry and then apply No7’s Radiance+ 15% Vitamin C Serum.
Once absorbed, you can apply a moisturiser, such as No7 Radiance+ Vitamin C Daily Brightening Moisturiser. This will lock in hydration and amplify the energising benefits of your vitamin C serum.
What is the difference between a serum and a moisturiser?
Serums and moisturisers can both be deeply hydrating, but there are key differences in the way that they work.
Serums are designed to target specific skincare concerns and deliver a concentrated dose of active ingredients, such as hyaluronic acid or vitamin C. They are generally thinner in consistency than moisturisers, and easily absorb into the deeper layers of the skin, leaving little residue behind on the surface.
In contrast, moisturisers may have a thicker or creamier consistency that is used to create a physical barrier over the surface of the skin, focusing on the upper layers. This helps to trap moisture and prevent the skin from drying out. On a molecular level, moisturisers are generally larger than serums, meaning that they won’t penetrate as far, but will provide long-lasting moisture to the skin.
What are the benefits of using a serum over a moisturiser?
Both serums and moisturisers are key to healthy, glowing skin – and layering them up into one radiance recharging routine can be incredibly effective.
No7’s Radiance+ 15% Vitamin C Serum sinks effortlessly into skin to leave it brighter, firmer and more radiant. With a 15% concentration of Vitamin C, it helps to reduce the appearance of uneven skin tone or hyperpigmentation and revive a dull complexion. Reveal a lit-from-within glow in just one day!
