You’re reading this article because you want to know the difference between eye serum and eye cream.
Maybe you’ve heard that they do different things, or maybe you’ve heard that they can be used together.
We’ll look at these questions in detail below.
Difference Between Eye Serum and Eye Cream
There’s a lot of confusion about what the difference is between an eye serum and an eye cream, so let’s clear that up.
Eye serums are lightweight and often have anti-aging ingredients, while eye creams are thicker and more moisturizing with hydrating ingredients.
You can use both in your routine if you want, but it depends on what works best for you.
If your skin is dry or sensitive, try using an eye serum first as a base before applying any other products to reduce irritation caused by heavier moisturizers like eye creams.
How to Use Both Eye Serum and Eye Cream
- To use both an eye serum and eye cream, you’ll need to cleanse and tone your skin before applying any products. First, wash your face with a gentle cleanser or wipe and apply a toner or astringent to remove any residue from the cleanser or makeup remover that was not completely rinsed away.
- Next, apply an eye serum around the eyes as well as under the brow bone and above the cheekbones where crow’s feet typically form when we smile (and frown). The best way to do this is by patting on the product with gentle tapping motions until it is absorbed into your skin—don’t rub it in!
- Finally, apply an eye cream over all other areas of exposed skin on your face including under the eyes (where puffiness occurs), eyelid crease area (to reduce dark circles), forehead lines or crows feet if present, etc., basically anywhere where fine lines appear around one’s eyes would benefit from using this type of product every night before bedtime routine.
When to Use an Eye Serum, When to Use an Eye Cream
If you have dry skin, an eye serum is the best option for you.
Eye serums are lightweight and help to hydrate the skin around your eyes.
They also contain antioxidants that help to prevent future signs of aging.
If you have oily skin, an eye cream is perfect for you.
Eye creams are usually richer than serums and provide deeper hydration without causing breakouts or clogged pores.
If your eyes are sensitive to irritants such as makeup or harsh cleansers, then consider using an eye cream before bed rather than during the day since this will give it more time to penetrate into the delicate skin around your eyes without irritation from other products on top of it (like sunscreen).
Does Eye Serum Have Anti-Aging Benefits? Does Eye Cream Have Anti-Aging Benefits?
Not all eye serums have anti-aging benefits, but if they do contain retinol or other ingredients that boost cellular turnover, they may reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Eye creams tend to be more moisturizing than serums and are especially recommended for dry skin types.
Both types of products should be used in combination with a facial moisturizer; this will help them work better by preventing water loss from the surface layers of your skin.
How Often Should I Apply the Two Products?
As a general rule, eye serum should be applied once every day.
This can be in the morning or at night—it’s up to you! Eye cream, on the other hand, should be applied twice per day: once in the morning and again before bedtime.
When it comes to applying these two products specifically (as opposed to just “applying” them generically), there are some tips that may help:
- When applying your eye serum, always make sure that you do so gently with soft strokes. If you’re using a dropper applicator for your product then put only small amounts of it onto your finger or palm before working it into the skin around your eyes. You don’t want to use too much; otherwise, it won’t soak into the skin properly and might just sit on top as an oily film instead of being absorbed into pores beneath layers of skin tissue like they need them there most!
- When choosing between using an eye cream or serum first each morning/evening before bedtime versus using both together concurrently (concurrently meaning one after another without having waited long enough between applications). Most people prefer doing this because it feels like such an easy task compared to waiting until later today, but there could also lead to overdosing themselves if done excessively often.
Can I Use Both If I Have Dry Skin or Oily Skin? Can I Use Both If I Have Sensitive Skin? Can I Use Both If I Have Normal Skin?
If you have normal skin, or even if you have sensitive skin, it’s safe to use both an eye serum and an eye cream.
If you have oily skin, your best bet is to use only one product at a time—either the eye serum or the eye cream.
If you have dry skin and want to try out both products at once, make sure that each one has different ingredients so that they’re not clashing with each other.
For example:
- An antioxidant-rich daytime moisturizer with SPF
- A soothing nighttime moisturizer
Final Thoughts
In conclusion, you can use both eye serum and eye cream to help improve the appearance of your eyes.
You should apply them in the morning before applying other products to your face.
