Beauty

[solitaregal]

I've always massaged in serums and moisturiser figuring they would absorb better. I've noticed the models in product demonstrations VERY gently dab on most things. Am I doing it wrong? Not talking about eye products - I do "dab" around the eyes.

[kzjohnson]

I guess I never thought about it until I saw this post, but I rub in my serum and moisturizer in an upward sweeping motion. Just get it on and get it done!

[sun8shine]

I just rub it in gently - I don't even really dab. I am not sure how rough you would have to be to hurt your skin, but I bet that most people are just fine. Wrinkles come from age and the sun. I am sure if you are gentle it doesn't make any difference if you pat, rub, swab, swoosh etc

[sylviahomeatlast]

I pat it on

[StinkySocks]

honestly I've got little patience and just slap it on as quickly as possible

[luvdoodles]

I just rub it in lightly in an upward motion. I have enough bags and sags so I figure upward might be better. Who knows if it really helps.

[Anniecamp]

If it's a cream that's supposed to temporarily make wrinkles less noticeable, it's important to just pat it on, or the cream won't work.

[violann]

Dab it on and smooth in with upward motion.

[NickNack]

I rub it in gently.

[Harpa]

There is that pat-press technique, and I use that w/ eye serum and eye cream, but that's after I've already smoothed in any treatment or other moisturizer - face, all around eyes, neck & chest.

The massaging action is wonderful for skin stimulation, and I believe, as you said, things absorb better, plus you get that facial. (For lymphatic massage, which gives you glowing, vibrant skin.)

The only reason I pat-press the extra support around eyes is to also give my eyes lymphatic massage. I have no lines around eyes, and also no dark circles.

Not so much what you use, but technique is everything!