The Serum vs Moisturiser Debate No One Asked For (But You Need)

Both are essential. But they’re playing very different games.

Let’s clear this up: serum ≠ moisturiser. And no, your one product that “does it all” is not doing enough.

Serums are your deep-delivery skin specialists. They’re lightweight, potent, and designed to penetrate. They handle your biggest skin goals—like fading spots, calming redness, evening tone, or boosting repair.

Moisturisers? They’re your finishers. Your sealers. Your supportive besties that lock it all in and protect the barrier. Without them, even the best serum won’t give you long-term results.

Take our duo:

• Revive Elixir is stacked with barrier-strengthening, brightening power (thanks to mushrooms, niacinamide + tranexamic acid).
  
  

• Mycobalm comes in after, wraps your skin in a moisture cocoon, and seals all that good stuff in with ceramides and adaptogens.
  
  

Skipping one? You’re basically putting on perfume without showering. Cute, but not the vibe.

Pro tip: Always layer serum first on damp skin, wait a beat, then follow with moisturiser. AM and PM.
The order matters. The combo matters more.