Here’s why ampoules should be a part of your skincare regime

If you’ve been following skincare trends your whole life, it’s more likely than not that you’ve heard of ampoules. Often confused with serums, we’re here to tell you ampoules are in a different league and why they should be a part of your skincare regime.

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What are ampoules?

For a start, it’s important to understand what exactly are ampoules. Ampoules are essentially supercharged serums with a much high dose of active ingredients, meant to deliver results in a shorter period of time.

Ampoules have been a part of Korean skincare for a long time and are meant to enhance your skincare routine. Depending on your skin’s needs, ampoules can be used to offer a wide range of skincare benefits, from boosting collagen to calming the skin, all in a bid to improve skin health and radiance.

You will commonly find ampoules packed in small single-use bottles and they are done so for a reason. This ensures freshness and that the effectiveness of the active ingredients are not compromised.

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How are ampoules different from serums?

At a glance, ampoules are compact in size containing a higher dose of active ingredients compared to serums. Ampoules are also meant for short term use, treating specific skin concerns such as wrinkles, dull skin, dryness or even aging in general with its potency.

How to use ampoules

There are a few ways to incorporate ampoules into your skincare routine. One of them is to replace it with serums during the period you’re using them. Simply swap out your serum and replace with the ampoule you want and let it work its magic.

There’s also the option of layering your ampoule before serums. This gives your skin an intensive boost of goodness as you allow both products to work on your skin. At this point, it’s also important to highlight that sometimes more isn’t always better. This combination of pairing serums with ampoules could come in handy in times of extreme changes to your environment, such as when your skin has become drier in winter conditions.

At SW1, there are a few different ampoules for improving different skin concerns. Discover the full range here.