HOW TO USE A PRESSED SERUM IN YOUR KOREAN SKINCARE ROUTINE

A Korean skincare routine doesn't have to mean layering product after product.

BLITHE Pressed Serum was created as a multitasking skincare step that brings together the concentrated care of a serum with the nourishing moisture of a cream.

The idea is simple: effective skincare, rich hydration, and a more streamlined routine.

So where does a pressed serum fit into your routine, how should you apply it, and what if your skin wants even more moisture?

What Does a Pressed Serum Do in Your Routine?

Traditional skincare routines often separate serum and moisturizer into two different steps.

A pressed serum combines the concentrated skincare experience of a serum with the nourishing feel of a cream in one unique texture.

BLITHE Pressed Serum was designed to simplify the routine without giving up targeted skincare or moisture.

Serum + Moisturizer. Pressed Into One.

New to pressed serum? Start with What Is a Pressed Serum?

How to Use a Pressed Serum

Step 1: Start With Clean Skin

Begin after cleansing.

Clean skin creates the foundation for the rest of your skincare routine and allows you to apply Pressed Serum evenly across the face.

If you use toner, apply it first and follow with Pressed Serum.

Step 2: Take an Appropriate Amount

Take an appropriate amount of Pressed Serum with clean fingers or a skincare spatula.

Because the texture is richer and more concentrated than a traditional watery serum, you don't need to apply several different products underneath it.

Start with a comfortable amount and adjust depending on how your skin feels.

Step 3: Smooth It Gently Over the Skin

Apply Pressed Serum gently across the face, following the natural direction of your skin texture.

The formula begins with a rich, cushiony feel in the jar and spreads smoothly across the skin.

BLITHE Pressed Serum is designed to combine concentrated skincare with nourishing moisture in a single multitasking step. 

Step 4: Press With Your Palms

After smoothing the product over your face, place both hands gently against the skin and press rather than rub.

The warmth of your hands helps the formula settle comfortably into the skin.

BLITHE's recommended application method also includes gently pressing the face with both hands after application. 

Think:

Apply → Smooth → Press 

Want More Moisture? Layer Your Pressed Serum

One layer of Pressed Serum can be enough for a simple everyday routine.

But skincare doesn't have to be one-size-fits-all.

If your skin feels especially dry, tight, or simply wants a richer overnight routine, you can apply your first layer of Pressed Serum, gently press it into the skin, and then follow with a second thin layer before bed.

Instead of adding multiple different products, you can adjust the amount of the same Pressed Serum according to what your skin needs.

One layer for everyday care.
Two light layers when your skin wants more moisture.

For the second layer, focus especially on areas that tend to feel dry, such as the cheeks or around the mouth.

Then finish by gently pressing the skin again with your palms.

It's a simple way to turn the same product into a richer nighttime ritual.

Do You Need Moisturizer After a Pressed Serum?

Pressed Serum was developed as a hybrid between a serum and a cream.

That means it can provide targeted skincare and moisturizing care within the same step, helping simplify a traditional layered routine.

For many routines, Pressed Serum can serve as the nourishing moisturizing step after cleansing and toning.

If your skin wants more moisture, you don't necessarily need to introduce another product.

You can simply adjust the amount or add a second light layer of Pressed Serum.

Wondering how the textures compare? Read Pressed Serum vs. Serum vs. Moisturizer.

When Should You Use a Pressed Serum?

Pressed Serum can be used in both your morning and evening skincare routine.

A simple morning routine can look like:

Cleanse → Toner if desired → Pressed Serum → Sunscreen

At night:

Cleanse → Toner if desired → Pressed Serum

And when you want extra moisture:

Cleanse → Pressed Serum → Press → Second thin layer → Press again

The goal isn't to force every possible skincare step into your routine.

It's to give your skin what it needs with fewer, more intentional steps.

How Much Pressed Serum Should You Use?

There isn't one perfect amount for everyone.

Your skin type, climate, season, and current skin condition can all affect how much feels right.

If you prefer a lightweight finish, start with a smaller amount.

If your skin feels dry, apply a little more to areas that need it.

And when your skin needs a richer nighttime routine, try two thinner layers rather than one very heavy layer.

This makes Pressed Serum easy to customize without complicating your routine.

Which BLITHE Pressed Serum Should You Use?

Each BLITHE Pressed Serum has its own texture and skincare focus.

Tundra Chaga

Tundra Chaga has a bouncy, pudding-like texture and is designed for all skin types, especially skin that feels less firm.

Its formula focuses on Chaga mushroom, vegan collagen, peptides, hyaluronic acid, panthenol, and ceramide for hydration, nourishment, and firmness-focused care. 

Crystal Iceplant

Crystal Iceplant has a fresh gel-cream texture and focuses on hydration, cooling, and soothing care.

Its formula combines Ice Plant, multi-weight hyaluronic acid, cooling ingredients, and soothing components.  

Velvet Yam

Velvet Yam has a moist, elastic texture and focuses on deep moisture and skin-barrier care.

Its formula includes Yam Complex, ceramide technology, hyaluronic acid, panthenol, Phyto-PDRN, and allantoin. 

Gold Apricot

Gold Apricot has a moisture-balm texture and is designed especially for combination and dry skin.

Its key focus is radiance and revitalization, with Apricot Complex, a vitamin C solution, a 12-vitamin complex, glutathione, and kojic acid. 

Can You Use Pressed Serum Every Day?

Pressed Serum was designed as a daily skincare step.

Instead of thinking of it as an extra product to add to a long routine, think of it as a flexible way to combine concentrated care and nourishing moisture.

On ordinary days, use one layer.

When your skin wants more, layer it.

That flexibility is part of what makes Pressed Serum different.

The BLITHE Way: Apply, Smooth, Press — Then Layer If Needed

Good skincare doesn't have to be complicated.

Start with one layer.

Smooth it gently across the skin.

Press with your palms.

And when your skin wants more moisture, add another thin layer before bed.

Apply. Smooth. Press. Layer if needed.

A simple ritual built around effective skincare and comfortable moisture.

Serum + Moisturizer. Pressed Into One.

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