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Which serum should i use?
There are a lot of skin care serums out there, and many have overlapping benefits. To help you choose the right Dermalogica serum, consult this guide from our skin health experts.

There are a lot of skin care serums out there, and many have overlapping benefits. To help you choose the right Dermalogica serum, consult this guide from our skin health experts.
dehydration
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Kick-start skin’s hydration cycle: Circular Hydration Serum immediately floods skin with hydration, replenishes from within, and helps prevent future hydration evaporation.
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wrinkles
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Our top choice for wrinkles is Phyto-Nature Firming Serum, which is actually two serums in one. It uses biomimetic peptides and potent botanicals to reawaken the nature of younger-looking skin.
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dullness
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That would be BioLumin-C Serum! This brightening Vitamin C serum outperforms the competition by delivering three times more Vitamin C to skin.
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acne + aging
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by day: Clear breakouts and related signs of skin aging simultaneously by using a 2-in-1 solution like AGE Bright Clearing Serum.
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overnight: Retinol Clearing Oil is a high-performance night oil that combines Retinol and Salicylic Acid into one skin-soothing formula that Exfoliates to help prevent breakouts and accelerate cell turnover.
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hyperpigmentation
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Use PowerBright Dark Spot Serum, a potent hyperpigmentation-fading serum that starts fading the appearance of dark spots within days.
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sensitivity
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Our top choice is UltraCalming Serum Concentrate, the ultimate antidote for sensitive skin. This super concentrated gel is packed with skin soothing ingredients.
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uneven texture
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We vote for MultiVitamin Power Serum, a velvety-smooth formula that combines microencapsulated vitamins A, C and E to provide antioxidant defense.
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dryness
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Nourish your skin back to health with Phyto Replenish Oil. Wear it alone or layered under foundation for all day dewy skin!
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neck + decollete
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Don’t neglect your neck: Neck Fit Contour Serum gives the neck and decollete a skin care workout.
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What is a serum anyway?
Skin care serums are topical treatments that target specific skin concerns. They are usually applied after cleansing and/or exfoliating, but before facial oils or moisturizers, for the best results. Facial oils and moisturizers can create a protective barrier that prevents serums from absorbing into your skin surface, which is why serums should go on first. You can apply one serum or layer different serums on top of one another to treat different concerns.
How do I layer serums?
Apply your serums from lightest texture to heaviest texture. If you are unsure whether it is OK to layer your serums, ask a Dermalogica skin therapist.
Want to learn more about which targeted treatments fit into your skincare routine?
Visit your local Dermalogica skin therapist for a completely customized regimen.