Serum:
A serum is a beauty product which is clear, thick and liquid. It may include various ingredients such as vitamin c, cucumber, glycerin, and aloe and rosehip oil. It is used to reduce wrinkles, acne, dark spots, dark circles etc. Serum helps to heal the skin from the inside. It is easily absorbed by the skin.
Moisturizer:
A moisturizer is the liquid which is applied to moisturize the skin which may get lost due to the various elements. It is useful for the people with dry skin. It helps to keep the skin smooth and hydrated. It increases the skin’s hydration by reducing evaporation.
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A clear, watery fluid, especially that moistening the surface of serous membranes, or exuded in inflammation of any of those membranes. (www.thefreedictionary.com) |
A cosmetic preparation used to prevent dryness in the skin (www.oxforddictionaries.com) |
| Objectives/Purpose | The main purpose of using serum is to reduce wrinkles, acne, dark spots, dark circles etc. | The main purpose of a facial moisturizer is to hydrate the skin, and to reinforce the natural skin barrier. |
| Synonyms | Whey, antigen, juice, preventive, antibody | Cream, emollient |
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| Word origin | The word serum was originated in Late 17th century: from Latin, literally ‘whey’. | The word moisturizer was originated in between 1955-60; moisturize + -er. |
| Usage | Serum moisturizes the skin from the inside. | Moisturizer is used to prevent dryness of our skin and to hydrate it from outside. |
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