If you’re looking to upgrade your skincare routine, you’ve probably come across both serums and face oils — but what’s the difference, and do you really need both? Let’s break it down.

What Serums Do

Serums are lightweight, concentrated formulas designed to deliver active ingredients deep into your skin. They target specific concerns like hydration, brightening, fine lines, or firming. Think of serums as the “treatment step” in your routine — a powerful boost for the skin.

For example, LaVigne’s Vitamin C Serum is a powerhouse formula infused with three stable forms of Vitamin C, Ferulic Acid, and a blend of antioxidant Vitamins A, C, and E. With natural Alpha Hydroxy Acids, Phyto-nutrients, Rosehip Oil, and Pink Pomelo Extract, it’s designed to revitalize, illuminate, and support overall skin wellness, leaving your complexion radiant and glowing.

What Face Oils Do

Face oils, on the other hand, are all about nourishment and moisture support. They help soften the skin, strengthen your moisture barrier, and lock in the benefits of your other products. Oils are excellent for giving skin a radiant, healthy-looking glow.

A perfect example is Liminal Resilience Face Oil, a 100% natural-origin, Poppy-infused elixir. Enriched with Papaver Rhoeas Extract, Marula Oil, Rosehip Oil, and two forms of Vitamin E, it nourishes, protects, and revitalizes skin, leaving a long-lasting luminous glow.

When to Use Serums

For maximum benefit, apply serums after cleansing and before moisturizer. This allows the active ingredients to penetrate deeply and target your specific skin concerns. A Vitamin C serum, like LaVigne’s, can be used in the morning to brighten the complexion and provide antioxidant protection.

When to Use Oils

Face oils should typically be the last step in your routine (or blended into your moisturizer) to seal in hydration and create a protective barrier. Liminal Resilience Face Oil works beautifully to lock in moisture and amplify your serum’s benefits, leaving skin soft, nourished, and radiant.

Can You Use Both?

Absolutely! Serums treat, oils nourish, and together they make your routine more effective. Layering them correctly can help your skin look and feel its best.

Quick Recap

Serum: delivers active, targeted benefits (like brightening, firming, or antioxidant protection)

Face Oil: nourishes, protects, and enhances glow

Using a Vitamin C serum and a high-quality face oil together is a simple way to boost your skincare routine and achieve radiant, healthy-looking skin.