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Is the oil serum for me?

What is an oil serum?

After oils for the body, hair or make-up removal, here are those for the face. These "super serums" combine cutting-edge active ingredients (anti-aging, moisturizing, purifying, etc.) and the benefits of the oil:restorative action, very good affinity with the skin, compatibility with essential oils, all in light textures with a suitable for all skin types.

Who is it for?

Anti-wrinkle, soothing, purifying, for dry, normal, oily skin… There are as many oils as there are needs and skin types. It is therefore chosen with care.

How to adopt it?

Oil can do almost anything. "It can replace the serum, replace the day cream, be used as a repairing night care, be added to a mask to boost its effectiveness or even be tapped on the already made-up cheekbones to bring a nice glow", explains Elisabeth Bouhadana, director of scientific communication at L'Oréal Paris. We massage it well (by tapping with the fingertips or by applying pressure with the palm) to make it penetrate and activate the microcirculation (=gives radiance).

8 formulas we love:

Age Perfect Extraordinary Oil, L’Oréal Paris, €17.90. Blue Therapy Serum-in-Oil, Biotherm, €65. Muscat rose oil, Melvita, €16.30. Luce Di Sole Absolute Serum, Imiza, €39.50. Mandarin Energiser Aromatic Treatment, Darphin, €49. Intense Repairing Anti-Aging Oil, Algenist c/o Sephora, €69. Aromessence Ylang-Ylang, Decléor, €46.90. Absolute Comfort Oil, Weleda, €14.30.