{"id":148,"date":"2026-08-25T20:57:10","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T19:57:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meyori.hk\/read-skincare-label\/"},"modified":"2026-10-14T21:33:18","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T20:33:18","slug":"serum-cream-or-face-oil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/meyori.hk\/en-hk\/serum-cream-or-face-oil\/","title":{"rendered":"Face serum, cream or oil: what\u2019s the difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Three formats from the Meyori selection: serum, cream and face oil.<\/p>

A serum usually targets a specific skincare need, a cream provides everyday moisture, and a face oil helps soften skin and reduce moisture loss. Choosing between them starts with what you want the product to do.<\/p>

In this guide<\/h2>
  1. Face serum<\/a><\/li>
  2. Face cream<\/a><\/li>
  3. Face oil<\/a><\/li>
  4. What to choose first<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/div>

    Face serum<\/h2>

    Serums are designed for different purposes, from hydration to improving the look of uneven skin tone. A serum can be useful when you want to add a particular benefit to your existing routine.<\/p>

    For extra hydration, Daisy HydraLift Serum<\/a> is a fragrance-free option with hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and daisy extract. Apply it to clean, slightly damp skin before your face cream or oil, following Manufaktura\u2019s directions.<\/p>

    Face cream<\/h2>

    A cream is a useful starting point for everyday moisturising. Most creams combine water-based and oil-based ingredients, and their balance affects whether the texture feels light or rich.<\/p>

    Rose Facial Elixir Cream<\/a> is a nourishing option for dry or mature skin, with a rose scent. It can be used morning or evening on clean skin, avoiding the eye area.<\/p>

    Face oil<\/h2>

    Face oils help soften skin and reduce moisture loss. They mainly add oils rather than water, so they have a different role from a hydrating serum.<\/p>

    Daisy Soothing Face Oil<\/a> has a light texture and a gentle scent. Manufaktura recommends applying it to clean, slightly damp skin, usually in the evening. When using it with a serum or cream, apply the oil last.<\/p>

    What to choose first<\/h2>

    Choose a cream if you need an everyday moisturiser. If you already have one you like and want more hydration, consider Daisy HydraLift Serum. If your skin feels dry and you prefer an oil texture, Daisy Soothing Face Oil can help keep it soft and supple.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    A practical guide to three skincare formats, with examples to help you choose what suits your skin and your routine.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":1159,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_meyori_article_related_image_id":1450,"_meyori_article_dek":"What each product does, how it feels and when you might choose it.","_meyori_article_image_alt":"Daisy HydraLift Serum, an open Rose Facial Elixir Cream and Daisy Soothing Face Oil on pale stone.","_meyori_article_back":"Back to the Journal","_meyori_article_author":"Meyori","_meyori_article_reading_time":"2 minute read","_meyori_article_review":"","_meyori_article_related_eyebrow":"Explore the selection","_meyori_article_related_title":"Daisy HydraLift Serum","_meyori_article_related_body":"A fragrance-free hydrating step with hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.","_meyori_article_related_cta":"Explore the serum","_meyori_article_next_eyebrow":"Read 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