Guide to Serums, Eye Creams and Ordering Care Steps
A serum's name may mention an ingredient, concentration or cosmetic purpose, but choosing a routine does not start with collecting every available ingredient. Place each step according to the product instructions.
Texture Does Not Identify the Ingredient
Serum names a format rather than one ingredient. The name may mention vitamin C, caffeine or retinol, or may not mention the main ingredient. A written number needs to be read with the ingredient name and unit; it does not transfer to another product of a similar size. A peeling solution is not an ordinary moisturiser, and an eye cream is not necessarily a replacement for facial serum. Do not infer that a product may be applied around the eyes if it is not intended for that area or attribute ingredients from a brand's general range to a variant the manufacturer has not specified.
A Clear Order and Limited Steps
Start with gentle cleansing, then follow each product's instructions on dry or damp skin and timing, paying attention to moisturising and sun protection during the day. Choose what your routine needs without applying every product together. More products can increase discomfort and make its cause harder to identify. When using a prescribed product, consult a professional before adding a new active ingredient. If changing a serum, keep a clear routine and introduce one product you can assess instead of making simultaneous changes.
Retinol, Acids and the Eyes
Dermatology guidance warns against retinoid and retinol products during pregnancy and recommends reviewing your routine with a professional. Acids and exfoliators have specific instructions that cannot be inferred from a percentage in the name alone. Do not apply an exfoliator to damaged skin, extend the time or combine it with rubbing tools yourself. Stop and seek advice if a product causes persistent burning or redness. Eye-area products should remain outside the eye; do not treat them as eye drops or contact-lens solutions.
Options Organised by the Stated Format
Serum
- Botanic Clinic Pore Tightening Serum Acne-Prone Skin 30 ml— Serum; Pack size: 30 ml.
- CeraVe Hydrating Serum 30 ml— Serum; Pack size: 30 ml.
- Botanic Clinic Youth Treatment Anti-Wrinkle Night Serum 30 ml— Serum; Pack size: 30 ml.
- Beauty of Joseon Revive Ginseng & Retinal Eye Serum 30 ml— Serum; Pack size: 30 ml.
- Arm-Axe Vitamin C & E Serum 30 ml— Serum; Pack size: 30 ml.
- The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG Eye Serum 30 ml— Serum; Pack size: 30 ml.
- Oz Naturals Vitamin C Serum 30 ml— Serum; Pack size: 30 ml.
- I'm Sorry for My Skin Honey Beam Serum 30 ml— Serum; Pack size: 30 ml.
- Vaseline Healthy Bright Firm & Glow Gluta Vitamin Serum 180 ml— Serum; Pack size: 180 ml.
- Vichy Vitamin C Serum 20 ml— Serum; Pack size: 20 ml.
- Cosmed Skinologist Retinol 0.5% Serum 30 ml— Serum; Pack size: 30 ml.
- The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin Serum 30 ml— Serum; Pack size: 30 ml.
- Vaseline Hijab Radiant Gluta Vitamin Refreshing Body Serum 180 ml— Serum; Pack size: 180 ml.
Cream
- Botanic Clinic Youth Smoothing Eye Cream 15 ml— Cream; Pack size: 15 ml.
- SOME by MI Retinol Intense Eye Cream 30 ml— Cream; Pack size: 30 ml.
Other Product Formats
- The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution 100 ml— Pack size: 100 ml.
- COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 100 ml— Pack size: 100 ml.
- The Ordinary AHA 30% BHA 2% Peeling Solution 30 ml— Pack size: 30 ml.
- The Ordinary Retinol 1% Solution 30 ml— Pack size: 30 ml.
A Practical Comparison Before Ordering
When comparing, note the named ingredient, texture, purpose and size. If you want an eye product, verify this purpose on the label; if you want a replacement facial serum, do not compare it with a peeling solution simply because the packs look similar. Show your current product list to the pharmacist if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have an allergy or receive skin treatment. This information makes comparison realistic, prevents choosing a higher percentage on the assumption that it is more suitable and helps you maintain a manageable routine without accumulating steps.
You can explore the options in Serums and Skin Care, while reading each pack's instructions before use.