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Consistency is key to an effectiveskin-care routine, and the best serum sticks make it a whole lot easier.
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“The Tatcha Serum Stick has become a favorite addition to my skincare routine.
“The cooling is from the release of water upon pressing,” explains cosmetic chemistGinger King.
“This bouncy stick did wonders to soothe it.
Bianca Richards after applying the Tatcha Serum Stick
It’s cooling as it glides across skin and keeps it feeling hydrated.
That cooling effect makes me want to reach for it before itching and picking at my skin too. "
“I really like how buildable this formula is, adding warmth to my complexion as I layer.
Bianca Richards after applying the Tatcha Serum Stick
I’m excited to carry this thing with me into summer.”
The stick format also allows users to target areas where dark spots and hyperpigmentation are most visible.
If youre applying the stick during the day, double-check you follow with SPF andmoisturizer.
And trust us, those flare-ups are definitely worth avoiding.
So uncap this stick, glide it, and bid adieu to that dreaded chafe.
This squalane-forward formula deeply hydrates skin and strengthens its moisture barrier, helping deliver better moisture retention over time.
Jesa Marie Calaor after applying Milk Makeup’s Cooling Water Jelly Ice Soothing Serum Stick
It blends right in over orunder makeup.
Use this stick up to four times a day and watch the results roll in.
This formula features salmon collagen and salmon polydeoxyribonucleotide (PDRN), two major players in K-beauty.
Good news for those getting started with serum sticks: There’s not much to catch up on.
What are the benefits of using a serum stick?
The biggest benefit of using a serum stick is ease of use.
Annie Blackman after applying Glossier’s Futuredew Solid Oil-Serum Stick
“Serum sticks are less messy than traditional serums,” Dr. Hirsch shares.
“Serums are the new moisturizers,” New York City-based board-certified dermatologistEllen Marmur, MD, tells Allure.
“They are perfect for layeringlike a primer on clean skin before makeup or sunscreen.”
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