Moisturizer, serum, transdermal gel: understanding the difference.
Taking care of your skin is essential for maintaining its radiance, hydration, and firmness. However, with so many products available, it can be difficult to make the right choice.
So how can you determine which skincare products will best meet your needs? Today, let's explore the differences between moisturizers, serums, and transdermal gels to identify the ideal solution that will enhance your skin day after day.
Specific characteristics and benefits for the skin
The serum, rich in active ingredients, serves as a targeted solution for specific needs such as acne, wrinkles, pigmentation spots, or dull complexion. Its fluid and light texture allows for rapid absorption. It is generally applied before cream to enhance its effects and is not used alone. There are several types of serums, including anti-aging serum, moisturizing serum, and anti-acne serum.
The moisturizing cream, or moisturizer, on the other hand, is richer and more nourishing, with a thicker, creamier texture. It protects and hydrates the skin's surface while strengthening the skin barrier. It comes in different forms, depending on age and specific needs. For drier skin, a richer, thicker cream is ideal, while for combination to oily skin, a lighter cream or moisturizing gel is preferable. For more mature skin, an anti-aging cream is recommended, while for younger skin, a simpler cream may be more suitable.
Designed by RD Cosmetic, the transdermal gel stands out for its ability to penetrate deep into the skin. Much more than just an anti-wrinkle or anti-aging gel, it differs from moisturizers and serums in its high performance and comprehensive action on skin quality and health. In addition, it stands out for its light and refreshing texture, providing deep and effective hydration without weighing down the skin. It provides an immediate feeling of freshness while leaving the skin soft. The transdermal gel can be added to any routine to optimize results.
The RD Cosmetic approach
At RD Cosmetic, true to our philosophy of “beauty driven by science,” we have developed two high-performance transdermal gels: DERMA COLLAGEN and DERMA ELASTIN.
Their light texture and optimized formulation for rapid absorption make them easy to incorporate into your routine, along with your moisturizer and, if necessary, your usual serums. A small amount, about the size of a chickpea, once or twice a day, is enough to reap the full benefits.
Thanks to their low molecular weight active ingredients, RD Cosmetic transdermal gels penetrate deep into the skin, improving its health and quality. They are suitable for both younger and more mature skin, as healthy skin reflects differently depending on age, but is always more radiant. The gels are applied after cleansing, before any other serum or cream.
For a simplified routine, opt for a cleanser, RD Cosmetic gels, followed by an anti-aging or simple cream, depending on your age. To treat specific issues, add a serum recommended by a professional after applying RD Cosmetic gels.
Browse the results obtained by adding RD Cosmetic gels to the routine.
Sources
Statista. (n.d.). Skin care - Canada. Statista. Retrieved February 26, 2025, from
https://www.statista.com/outlook/cmo/beauty-personal-care/skin-care/canada
