Face Serums

A serum is a treatment concentrated in active ingredients, designed to meet one or more of the skin's needs in a targeted way. Depending on its formula, it can act on hydration, radiance, wrinkles, firmness, pigmentation spots or imperfections. It complements the action of the cream without replacing it.

The serum is applied after cleansing and the ampoule, and before the face cream. On clean skin, apply a few drops of serum, then gently spread over the face and neck. Once the serum has been absorbed, continue with your skincare cream.

The serum is applied before the cream. Its generally finer texture lets it penetrate the skin quickly and deliver its targeted active ingredients. The cream then completes its action and provides the skin with hydration, nutrition, comfort or protection depending on the formula chosen.

It depends on the serum and how it is used. Some Sothys serums are designed for daily application, morning and/or evening, while others are used as a course. Refer to the instructions for each product or to your Sothys beautician's recommendations.

Yes, when the formulas are designed to be combined and meet complementary needs. Some Sothys serums can be used in layering, by applying one over another, or in zoning, by applying a different serum to different areas of the face. Your Sothys beautician can recommend the combinations suited to your skin.

The choice depends above all on your skin's needs: lack of hydration, dull complexion, wrinkles, loss of firmness, dark spots or imperfections. As these needs can change with the seasons and over time, a cosmetic diagnosis carried out by a Sothys beautician precisely identifies your skin's priorities and helps you choose the right serum.

The serum and the cream have complementary roles. The serum provides a targeted response thanks to its concentration of active ingredients and its light texture. The cream then completes this action while meeting the skin's needs for comfort, hydration, nutrition or protection.

A few drops are generally enough for the face and neck. A larger amount does not necessarily improve the treatment's efficacy. What matters is spreading the serum evenly and following the instructions specific to each formula.