Face serums are considered the workhorse of a skincare regimen. Our serums are formulated with potent, naturally-derived ingredients that help target specific skin concerns, like fine lines, wrinkles, and dark spots.

The benefits of face serums vary depending on the type of serum you use. For example, a Vitamin C serum would likely provide skin brightening and smoothing benefits, while a Hyaluronic Acid serum would offer hydration benefits. The benefit of Origins’ serums is the unique combination of potent plant- and earth-based ingredients as well as beneficial synthetics, which work together to provide effective, targeted results.

A face serum is typically applied after cleansing and toning. You want your skin to be clean and balanced—free of dirt, oil, and makeup—before application of a face serum. This helps enhance its absorption and improve its overall effectiveness. Allow the face serum to fully absorb (about a minute or two) and follow with a moisturizer formulated for your skin type.

There’s a lot of confusion regarding face serum vs. toner. The purpose of a toner is to prep skin for your treatment products by helping to balance its pH —especially after cleansing— and removing residual impurities. Toners often have a watery texture and are applied immediately after cleansing. A face serum targets specific skin concerns with concentrated ingredients, like Peptides or Retinoids, and usually has a still light but thicker consistency. Face serum is applied after toning and before moisturizing.

Face serums target specific skin concerns. So, the right face serum really depends on the concern you’d like to address. If your concern is dark spots, our Mega-Mushroom Dark Spot Correcting Serum is a great choice. Vitamin C helps discourage excess pigment, while Trametes Mushroom helps break up existing brown and dark spots, so they appear less visible. If wrinkles top your list, our Plantscription™ Active Wrinkle Correction Serum is a good choice. Gentle enough for daily and nightly use, it uses a powerful Retinoid to help reduce the appearance of stubborn wrinkles. If you’re still unsure which face serum is right for you, take our Skincare Quiz to help find the most effective face serum for your specific concerns.