Skincare serums have a reputation for being complicated. Multiple steps, layering rules, conflicting advice about what goes with what. The Glow Base Radiance Serum is designed to cut through all of that.
One step. After moisturiser. Before everything else. That’s it.
What Is a Radiance Serum?
A radiance serum is a concentrated, fast-absorbing treatment that targets luminosity, skin texture and brightness — the three things that make skin look healthy rather than just hydrated. It’s different from a hydrating serum (which focuses primarily on water content) and different from a treatment serum (which targets specific concerns like acne or pigmentation).
A good radiance serum works on two levels: immediately (smoothing texture and creating a luminous surface that makes everything you apply over it look better) and cumulatively (improving skin brightness and tone over weeks of consistent use).
What’s In The Glow Base Radiance Serum
The formula is built around five active ingredients:
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) — the multitasker. Brightens, refines pores, calms redness, improves skin barrier function over time. Works immediately and improves with consistent use.
Peptides (Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 and Tetrapeptide-7) — signal proteins that communicate with skin cells to support collagen structure and skin firmness. The long-game ingredient.
Ascorbyl Glucoside (stabilised Vitamin C) — a stable form of Vitamin C that delivers brightening benefits without the instability issues of pure ascorbic acid. Targets dullness and uneven skin tone over time.
Sodium Hyaluronate — deep hydration that plumps the skin surface, making fine lines less visible and providing the moisture base that makes everything else work better.
Squalane — the skin-identical oil that conditions and protects without heaviness or residue.
The Immediate Effect
Within 30 seconds of applying the serum, skin looks and feels different. The niacinamide and hyaluronate work together to create a smooth, plump surface — the kind that makes foundation glide on rather than sit. Pores look smaller. Skin looks more even. The luminous finish is real, not cosmetic: it’s the result of light reflecting more evenly off a smoother surface.
The Cumulative Effect
Used consistently — daily or at minimum five times a week — the niacinamide, peptides and Vitamin C work on skin at a deeper level. Brightness improves. Skin texture becomes more refined. The baseline quality of skin improves over time, not just on the days you use it.
How To Use It
After moisturiser. Press 2–3 drops into clean, dry skin. Allow 30 seconds to absorb. Follow with Soft Focus Skin Prep Spray, then makeup, or finish with Liquid Glow Drops on cheekbones for a complete bare-skin glow. On days when you want everything, all three together — serum, prep spray, glow drops — are available in The Face Glow Stack.