Using one product for only one purpose is soooo old school. The need of the hour is to use the same product for dual, triple and… multiple purposes. Coz it’s 2019 people and wastage is not an option. So, why should you leave the good ol’ serum behind? Oh yes, you won’t believe how handy and efficient one tiny bottle of serum can be. And, it’s just not restricted to your face — you can go all out and use it on your entire body.
Here’s how you can make your bottle of sticky goodness work harder and stretch even longer.
More Than A Pretty Face
First order of business in our little serum-application club is to learn where exactly serum goes. Obviously, your face is a prime candidate, but it shouldn’t end there. Serum (and all skincare) should go from your hairline all the way down to your chest, including the décolletage. The skin on the neck and chest is relatively thin and tends to show signs of aging early, especially if it’s exposed to the sun. We love the Kama Ayurveda Kumkumadi Miraculous Beauty Fluid to give the neck and chest a little extra help, while the belif Numero 10 Essence is perfect for those whose skin is crying out for moisture.
Laying A Smooth Foundation
We know that prepping your skin is the best way to start your makeup application. But, using serum during makeup application as well, has another whole set of benefits. Put a few drops of serum on your makeup brush or sponge and then use the damp tool to apply your foundation. This helps thin the foundation a little bit and makes it glide on effortlessly, without any dragging. After the foundation sets, you’ll see that it feels like it’s almost one with the skin, not an alien layer sitting atop it. Kiehl's Hydro-Plumping Re-Texturizing Serum Concentrate, with its glycerin content, will hydrate skin and help foundation glide on smoother.
Go Solo
We all have those days when our faces truly are our fortune. If you don’t want to smother your complexion with foundation on a good skin day, just top it with serum for a far-out glow. Tap a few drops of serum onto cheekbones, temples and the Cupid’s Bow (basically everywhere you use highlighter). It’s a subtle highlight that will magnify la peau’s natural gleam and bounce. Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II really makes our skin sing. Loud and proud.
Make A Mix
The last thing you want to add to a powder mask or ubtan is water. Why plain old H2O when there’s a wonder world of products out there that will do double duty? We love moistening (and turbo charging) our Forest Essentials Multani Mitti Facial Ubtanwith some Kiehl’s Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution for those days when we’re battling pigmented areas. We also love adding in Estee Lauder Idealist Pore Minimizing Skin Refinisher, to help refine pore size right before a big event. Multi-tasking while masking is our new skincare mantra.
Be Hands On
Our hands really take a beating, but when it comes to skin and body care, we tend to forget they exist. Like the neck and chest, ageing is apparent on the hands as well. Start early, and spread on some love while you’re slathering your face with serum. Or else, use your leftovers here: the hands are a great place to use serums that didn’t work too well on the face.
