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Anyone using a pressed serum?

Squirrels Are Trash — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 14:38:27 GMT

Hello Beauty Geniuses!

About a month ago, I picked up two pressed serums from Blithe on A"""n. I have the golden apricot and the chaga mushroom. They are very moisturizing, but I noticed the other day that I have two millia (ugh) now. So, I'd like to know if it's the wrong season for such things OR if they are not suited to my skin.

Has anyone tried a pressed serum? What did you like or dislike about it.

For the curious:

A pressed or solid serum combines the properties of a serum and facial moisturizer into one single, compact product. These solid serums often have a thicker, waxier, or jelly-like texture that “melts” into the skin after application and offers superior hydration

Re: Anyone using a pressed serum?

JudyL — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 14:42:27 GMT

@Squirrels Are Trash - I have never tried or actually heard of a pressed serum. From the description you listed, it sounds like maybe it's too heavy for your skin? Just a thought.

Re: Anyone using a pressed serum?

Squirrels Are Trash — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 14:48:14 GMT

@JudyL

That may be the case, darn it!

Back in the aughts, when La Mer was the thing, I reacted similarly. The texture of La Mer is very like that of a pressed serum. My skin is much dryer now, so I thought I could use more of a balm texture.

Re: Anyone using a pressed serum?

SilleeMee — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 15:04:22 GMT

The only pressed serum I've used is this one and I didn't care for it.

Re: Anyone using a pressed serum?

Squirrels Are Trash — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 15:08:19 GMT

@SilleeMee

That's too bad; the Hydro-Boost line reminds me of the Clinique Moisture Surge, which I like very much.

Re: Anyone using a pressed serum?

SilleeMee — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 15:10:14 GMT

@Squirrels Are Trash

That Neutrogena pressed serum left my skin red and irritated. I threw it out. Not very many things irritate my skin but that one did.

Re: Anyone using a pressed serum?

Squirrels Are Trash — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 15:18:19 GMT

@SilleeMee

I also have skin that isn't sensitive. So when it is reactive I am surprised.

Re: Anyone using a pressed serum?

Jk9 — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 16:01:26 GMT

I haven't tried any and have so much product on hand that it will be a while before I try anything like this. Thank you for bringing this up @Squirrels Are Trash

Re: Anyone using a pressed serum?

GingerHead — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 19:41:36 GMT

@Squirrels Are Trash

I've never tried one but, yes (like others said), it sounds like it's just too much for your skin to handle, and is clogging it up.

Which is a foreign concept to me because I have the type of dry skin that can handle a thick layer of Lard with no problem! haha

Re: Anyone using a pressed serum?

Squirrels Are Trash — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 21:30:09 GMT

@GingerHead @This is going to read as super dorky. But the pressed serum is really fun to apply. You put on a thin layer and lay your hands over your face so the warmth of them melts the serum into your face. It's feels very nurturing and moisturizing.

Before I totally give up I am going to try to only use one at a time and use much less. But, yah, I bet you and the other ladies are right and it's too heavy for me.

Re: Anyone using a pressed serum?

GingerHead — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 22:16:59 GMT

@Squirrels Are Trash

@Squirrels Are Trash wrote:
@GingerHead @This is going to read as super dorky. But the pressed serum is really fun to apply. You put on a thin layer and lay your hands over your face so the warmth of them melts the serum into your face. It's feels very nurturing and moisturizing.

Before I totally give up I am going to try to only use one at a time and use much less. But, yah, I bet you and the other ladies are right and it's too heavy for me.

Dorky? I speak dork, so I'll get it.

Sounds lovely! Now I want one...haha

I like your plan of trying one at a time maybe one or the other is the culprit or combined they're too much, like you say. Good luck!

Re: Anyone using a pressed serum?

chiclet — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 10:55:01 GMT

I use the Hero superfuel serum stick. Hero seems to concentrate on people who have problem skin like acne and oily so I tried their SPF and I liked it okay. At 73 I still have some oily skin and can occasionally have a break out. For some reason I tried the serum stick and I absolutely love it. I rarely rebuy anything because I am off to something new or it does not impress me enough to re buy but this impressed me. You put it on and it feels slick and you rub it around and when it dries you face feels so nice. Not oily or tacky or sticky or dry... just normal.