Mirror/Mirror Episodes
Simplifying Serums
Esthetician Jaclyn Losie says if you haven't incorporated a serum into your routine, now's the time!
"They are what you should be spending your money on... because serums have a lot of active ingredients in them, because there's a lot of scientific technology in them, and they're going to be the best bang for your buck," she explains.
Jaclyn Losie
Owner/Esthetician
Skindustry
www.skindustry.com
However, as the owner of a skincare spa, she also knows that serums can be very confusing to consumers. Here are the products she recommends for the most common skin types:
Anti-Aging
- Look for retinol/retin-A (vitamin A) and peptides (ingredients like miristral or argireline)
- Jaclyn's suggestions:
- Hydrating Serum from PCA = $86
- Hydrating Complex from Societe = $55
- Vita-Rich Serum from Sanitas = $55
- You can have dehydrated skin and oily/combination skin.
- If you have more dry skin, look for a serum with an oil concentrate (ingredients like squalane, jojoba oil, sodium PCA)
- Jaclyn likes:
- Rejuven-A from Sanitas = $60
- If you have more oily skin, look for hydration without oil (ingredients like hyaluronic acid).
- Jaclyn likes:
- ExLinea from PCA = $102
- Intense Firming Complex from Societe = $116
- Look for lightening agents (ingredients like kojic acid, arbutin, azelaic acid, lactic acid, and sometimes hydroquinone).
- Jaclyn likes:
- C-Quench from PCA = $74
- Pigment Gel from PCA = $46
- Pigment Gel HQ Free from PCA = $46
- Serum go on after you wash your face but before your sunscreen or moisturizer.
- You can mix some serums, but you shouldn't try it without consulting a skincare expert first.
- Serums can be applied day or night. Ask your skincare professional because some are better applied in the morning and some work better at night.
Jaclyn Losie
Owner/Esthetician
Skindustry
www.skindustry.com
