Developed by the Yepoda brand, this anti-aging and nourishing serum has the particularity of having to be applied after moisturizing cream. At stake ? An ultra-luminous complexion and plumped skin.
Make-up remover, cleanser, serum and moisturizer, here is the usual order of a facial beauty routine. This is why we are always surprised when a brand offers to shake up our habits. This is the case of Yepoda, founded in 2020 and inspired by Korean beauty rituals, which offers a anti-aging serum to apply after moisturizer. Its promises: perfectly hydrated and plumped skin, but above all this famous “glowy” complexion of Korean women.
To understand this product a little better, you also have to look at Korean beauty rituals, which contain many more products than ours. Make-up remover, cleanser, toner, essence, mask, serum, cream and sun protection… We can sometimes reach 10 steps in a skincare routine ! A “layering” which allows you to obtain this luminous and plumped skin. The Glow Hero serum designed by the brand therefore arrives in the fifth step of the routine, after cleansing with oil, cleansing with water, application of toner and hydration. We tell you everything about this product which promises ultra-glowy skin.
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The Glow Hero, an anti-aging and nourishing serum
Between a serum and an oil, this product has a slightly more enveloping texture than a usual serum. It contains bakuchiol, a powerful anti-aging active ingredient, which works to smooth wrinkles and skin irregularities. Bakuchiol also has the advantage of being well tolerated by sensitive skin. Its formula also contains jojoba oil, bisabolol and aloe vera. A blend of ingredients particularly recommended for dry to very dry skin, but also for dull complexions lacking radiance.
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The brand recommends applying this treatment after moisturizing cream by placing 2 or 3 drops on the face. Another option: mix a few drops of this serum with your facial cream. You can then massage the product into the skin with your fingers, or use a gua sha. Indeed, its slightly oily texture lends itself perfectly to the massage gestures.
Why apply this product after moisturizer?
It’s simply because of its texture. As the brand explains on its website: “The Glow Hero corresponds to stage 5 because the latter has a thicker and oilier consistency. Applied earlier, it will prevent other products from effectively penetrating the skin”. This gesture also allows, in our opinion, to bring more glow to the skin. Indeed, the serum has a silky texture which brings a real radiance to the complexion and which would not be as visible if the product was applied earlier in the routine.
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If you have combination to oily skin, we advise you to opt for the option of mixing a few drops of serum with your moisturizer. You can also choose to apply only one or two drops, for a slightly less intense nourishing effect.
The Glow Hero, Yepoda, €29
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