I am the biggest skincare junkie and have "invested" in so many skincare products over the years-serums are my biggest weakness. I think I got stuck in the cycle of the quick fix... looking for quick results. I have slowly but surely come out of that fog and have found in the battle of which serums will reign supreme on my bathroom counter these four have consistently made the cut. The Manyo ampoule is a fairly new find. I am on my 2nd bottle. Really good ingredients 5% Niacinamide, centella asiatica, ceramide NP, rice bran extract, just to name a few. Very milky and hydrating. Could be a less expensive dupe/alternative for Verso's Hydration Serum(btw RNW ceramide serum is a good dupe as well). I use this during my evening routine after Iunik beta glucan serum, but before my retinaldehyde serum. I'm sure there are some wonderful serums I have yet to discover and I am looking for some recommendations. Thanks in advance.

Suggestions Please!

Are they a necessary part of a skincare routine and do they actually work? My understanding is that you can't use peptides with l acsorbic acid, retinol, or AHA's. Also, some experts have questioned it's efficacy. I have this wonderful serum by RNW which btw is a serious dupe/alternative to Vero's Hydration Serum ($95), that I'm not quite sure how to incorporate into my skincare routine. Any thoughts?

Any thought on Peptides...

If you could only use one active in your skincare routine what would that be? Mine would be Retinol. Overall, retinol helps to unclog pores; stimulate collagen production,  reduce fine lines; increase cell turnover, to smooth the skin; and even out discoloration and address acne. I like Vitamin C but it's lack of stability has always been an issue for me.

let's talk actives...

Hot nothing. It works as a great makeup primer.

I keep this is my makeup bag and I use this as a primer for makeup.

Love this in a way most wouldn&#39;t expect. I use this for my hands. I have very dry hands and this moistures my hand exceptionally well.

HG product for me. This is an absolutely must in my skincare routine and has everything I could ever want in a serum...

The gel texture of this essence&#47;serum is very calming on dry&#47;dehydrated and irritated skin. I chemical exfoliate twice a week and this is what I use (along with stratia liquid gold) to address any irritation may arise. Great product.

Beautiful cream. The name has change to &quot;Deep In A Barrier Cream&quot;. I&#39;m not sure why they changed the name. I suspect it has something to do with how similar this product is to Krave Great Barrier Relief. I prefer this to Krave. It does have a smell which doesn&#39;t bother me since I am familiar with how Tamanu oil smells  and Tamanu is one of my favorite oils besides Marula and squalane. This feels really good on my skin and I found it to be very soothing and moisturizing unlike Krave GBR. GBR was not very moisturizing to my dry skin. Sioris is on of my favorite K-beauty brands along with Purito and Cosrx.

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