The Vélume Journal

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Where a Retinol Serum Fits Around a Hydration Routine
Adding a treatment step doesn't mean throwing out your hydration routine — here's the order that actually makes sense. Read more...
Before and after comparison of skin hydration and texture
Retinol and Peptides: What Each One Actually Does
Retinol and peptides aren't interchangeable — here's what each one is actually doing in a formula, and why they're usually paired at night. Read more...
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Hyaluronic Acid vs. Glycerin vs. Ceramides: What Actually Hydrates Skin
Humectant, occlusive, or barrier-support — hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and ceramides aren't competing for the same job. Here's what each one actually does. Read more...
Applying Vélume Hyaluronic Serum as part of a skincare routine
Where a Hyaluronic Acid Serum Actually Goes in Your Routine
Serum before or after moisturizer? On wet skin or dry? The order you apply a hyaluronic acid serum changes how well it actually works. Read more...
Vélume Multi-Weight Hyaluronic Serum bottle
How Many Types of Hyaluronic Acid Are There, Really?
Hyaluronic acid isn't one ingredient — it's a family of molecules, each a different size. Here's what that actually means for how well a serum hydrates. Read more...