Sephora Serum

Sephora Serum shoppers are usually walking an aisle of concentrated leave-on treatments, not toner pads, cleanser refills, or body oil.

• Finish: dewy and a little tacky until it sets versus a matte, fast-absorbing film under makeup.
• Base: oil-heavy versus water-light formulas change how they sit on combination cheeks and T-zone.
• Bottle pace: a 15–30 mL size is typical; a huge bottle only helps if you truly use it morning and night.

Line up two serums that promise the same finish, read the first ingredients you can see on the listing, and choose the texture you already know you will layer.