Serum or face oil: choose care for your skin’s needs

A serum targets particular skincare needs, while a face oil mainly adds softening care and helps retain moisture. Some oil-based serums combine these roles. Choose by the complete formula, your skin’s needs and the product’s directions rather than the name alone.

What is the difference between a serum and a face oil?

When it comes to skincare, it’s important to understand the difference between a serum and a face oil. A serum is a formula designed to deliver ingredients for a particular skincare purpose; texture and concentration vary between products. A face oil, on the other hand, works as a protective barrier that locks in moisture and supplies the skin with essential nutrients. At Skøn Skincare, we only use scientifically documented active ingredients to ensure the most effective and pure skincare.

At Skøn Skincare, we have developed two unique products that combine the best of both worlds – our 2-in-1 face oils. These innovative formulations unite the nourishing properties of face oils with active plant extracts at serum level, making them a type of active face oil with a broader range of use.

Our Silky Smooth contains flaxseed and celery extract, which help to visually smooth the skin and give a more refined appearance. Our 2-i-1 Serum Oil Restoring provides deep nourishment and restoration. Our more targeted serum oils, on the other hand, focus on specific skin needs with in-depth and specialized formulations, which often work best in combination with a moisturizer for optimal effect.

The reason all our products include the term “oil” is that at Skøn Skincare we base our formulations on rich, nourishing oils. Our serums also have a high oil content, making them especially caring and nourishing. You will only find water-based products where it is absolutely necessary. This approach ensures a greener composition, where we only use what the skin needs – and nothing superfluous! Neither in terms of ingredients nor environmentally.

Find your perfect serum or oil

If you are still unsure which serum or oil suits you best, you can consider:

• Do you have dry, mature skin? → Try Restoring Face Serum, Nourishing Face Serum Oil Chamomile or A Vitamin Ansigtsolie
• Do you tend to have visible pores or uneven skin? → Silky Smooth Serum Oil
• Do you want a skin-rejuvenating effect? → Triple Serum Oil, Triple Anti-Age Lifting Serum or A Vitamin Ansigtsolie
• Do you want a lightweight and fast-absorbing oil? → Baobab Ansigtsolie or Vitamin A Ansigtsolie
• Looking for a versatile oil for both skin and hair? → Argan Multiolie
• Do you have normal or combination skin and want a balancing oil without fragrance? → Nourishing Face Serum 15 ml. It is slightly lighter and is therefore suitable for less dry skin than our 30 ml. In addition, the difference is that it has no added fragrance, i.e., chamomile, whereas our 30 ml contains this.

Introduction to our oils 

When it comes to skincare, face oils are one of the most nourishing and luxurious ways to care for the skin. Skøn Skincare offers a wide selection of cold-pressed plant oils and serums that are both extra nourishing and fast-absorbing. These oils are designed to penetrate deep into the skin, balance moisture levels, and give a radiant glow. But with so many options, it can be difficult to find the right oil or serum for your specific skin type and needs. That’s why we created this guide, which gives you an overview of our serums and oils, so you can find the perfect match for your skin.

1. Restoring Face Serum (35+)

Properties: Anti-age face serum with a boosting and smoothing effect.

Benefits:

• Contains documented algae extract that increases the skin’s moisture level

• Wakama extract has a boosting and moisturizing effect, so fine lines appear less visible.

• Rebuilds the skin’s barriers

• 100% vegan

Who should use it?

• Those with dry and mature skin

• Those who want an intensive moisturizing and smoothing effect

When and how often?

• Morning and evening after cleansing, before moisturizer

Properties: Silky-soft serum oil with a smoothing and pore-minimizing effect.

Benefits:

• Visually smooths pores and small uneven areas

• Contains documented ingredients that provide a satin effect

• Leaves the skin silky-soft and clear

• 100% vegan and fragrance-free

Who should use it?

• Those with a tendency toward visible pores or small uneven areas

• Perfect under makeup, as it creates a smooth base

When and how often?

• Morning and/or evening, if you’re going out and want to look nice ;) 

Properties: Soothing and balancing serum oil with prebiotic plant extract.

Benefits:

• Helps balance the skin

• Contains antioxidants and essential fatty acids

• Prebiotic extract and essential chamomile strengthen the skin’s microbiome

• 100% vegan

Who should use it?

• Those with mature skin that can also become periodically congested

• Those who want more balanced and radiant skin

When and how often?

• Morning and/or evening, as needed

Properties: Luxury serum with vitamin C and blackcurrant seed oil for collagen stimulation.

Benefits:

• Helps reduce sun damage and pigmentation

• Contains a triple vitamin composition

• Promotes an even and radiant skin tone

• 100% vegan and with no added fragrance

Who should use it?

• Those experiencing dull, grey, or lackluster skin

• Those who want a refreshing and skin-rejuvenating effect

When and how often?

• In your evening routine, as vitamin C works best at night. In the winter months, it can be recommended to use it during the day to get your glow back!

Properties: Cold-pressed, luxurious face oil with a creamy consistency.

Benefits:

• Absorbs quickly and leaves the skin beautifully glowing

• High content of antioxidants and essential fatty acids

• Perfect on top of your day cream

• 100% vegan and fragrance-free

Who should use it?

• All skin types

• Those who want extra nourishment and glow

When and how often?

• Morning and evening, alone or as the last step in your skincare routine

Properties: Delicate and silky-soft oil, perfect for face, hair, and nails.

Benefits:

• High content of vitamin E

• Can be used for everything from the face to dry hair ends and nails

• It is a dry oil, so it absorbs faster than other oils and is ideal for those who are trying their first face oil, if you’re nervous about the idea of oil.

• 100% vegan and fragrance-free

Who should use it?

• Those with normal to combination skin

• Those looking for a versatile oil for both skin and hair

When and how often?

• Morning and evening, as needed

7. Triple Anti-ageing PhycoAge™ - Intensive serum treatment

Properties: Extra rich face serum enriched with the patented PhycoAge™, a marine extract that renews and optimizes the skin.

Benefits:

• Helps increase the skin’s moisture level and stimulates the production of hyaluronic acid

• Strengthens the skin barrier and works toward firmer skin

• High content of antioxidants for protection against free radicals

• Delivers a 3-in-1 anti-age effect: strengthens, improves, and optimizes the skin

• Dermatologically tested and suitable for all skin types, both as a treatment or as the daily serum

Who should use it?

• Those who want an intensive anti-age serum treatment

• Those with mature skin looking for daily care with a firming effect

When and how often?

• Use morning and evening for optimal effect

• For younger skin, as a periodic treatment for glow and prevention, or daily for mature skin