How to apply a face serum?

Comment appliquer un sérum visage ?

SENZA serums are 100% plant-based oil face serums, formulated exclusively with organic French oils.

They contain no water, no preservatives, and no synthetic active ingredients.

👉 Their role is not to force the skin to react, but to support its natural mechanisms.

How to apply a face serum in 2026 with Senza nature

When to apply a face serum?

A face serum is applied to clean skin, after water-based treatments (floral water, hydrosol, lotion), and before any sun protection in the morning. 👉 When it's an oil-based serum, like SENZA serums, it's recommended to apply it as the last step in your routine.

How much face serum to use?

SENZA serums are concentrated: they are not diluted in water or filler active ingredients.

👉 A few drops are more than enough.

  • Thin or sensitive skin: 2 drops
  • Normal skin: 3 drops
  • Dry skin: 4 drops maximum

Too much product will not work better: the skin can only absorb a certain amount.

Excess oil will remain on the surface, with an unpleasant shiny effect.

How to apply a face serum correctly?

The right application method

  1. Apply the serum to clean skin
  2. On slightly damp skin (ideally after a hydrosol or floral water)
  3. Warm the serum between your hands
  4. Apply with pressures, without rubbing
  5. Massage with slow movements from the center outwards and from bottom to top
  6. Apply to the face, neck, and décolleté if needed
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Why apply a face serum to damp skin?

Applying an oil-based serum to slightly damp skin is not a minor detail; it's a key principle of cosmetic common sense.

On damp skin, the serum:

  • spreads more evenly
  • penetrates better into the hydrolipidic film
  • contributes to better indirect hydration

👉 An oil does not hydrate in the strict sense.

However, it retains the water present on the skin's surface and limits its evaporation.

In summary:
water hydrates
oil retains water

That's why SENZA serums are ideally applied to slightly damp skin.

Face serum: before or after cream?

👉 After.

A vegetable oil forms a protective film on the skin's surface.

Once applied, the skin no longer properly absorbs water-based treatments.

Recommended application order:

  1. Cleanser
  2. Hydrosol / lotion
  3. Cream (if used)
  4. Oil face serum

SENZA serums can be used alone, in addition to an oil, or as a replacement for a usual oil.

🧠 Good to know — SENZA Expertise

A vegetable oil does not hydrate in the strict sense. It prevents water from evaporating and supports the skin barrier. Hence the importance of applying it to slightly damp skin.

Radiance Serum

Radiance Serum 30ML - 29.90€

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How to apply the Radiance serum to the face?

The Radiance serum naturally contains oils rich in carotenoids, responsible for its color.

👉 The intensity of the shade depends on the dosage:

  • 1 pump: very subtle luminous effect
  • 2 pumps: fresh complexion, healthy glow
  • 4 pumps: more sun-kissed effect

💡 Tip: always warm the serum well in your hands before application to avoid any streaks.

Which face serum to choose according to your skin type?

👉 As a general rule: one need = one serum.

Radiance Serum

Radiance Serum 30ML - 29.90€

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Night Serum 30ML - 29.90€

DISCOVER Pure Serum

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How to apply a face serum correctly - FAQ

Yes. SENZA serums are fully-fledged vegetable oils, simply more targeted in their composition. Yes, provided you respect the quantities. Yes. You can either mix it directly with your cream or apply it afterwards. This generally means there is too much product. Yes. The serum is applied before sun protection.

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