At Double Bay Cosmeceuticals, serums aren’t just actives—they’re conversations with your skin. Each formula is thoughtfully designed to address different skin states, from flare-ups to fatigue, pigment to premature ageing. But with so many options, how do you know which serum to use, and when?
Here’s your full guide to understanding the subtle (and not-so-subtle) differences between each of our serums—so you can build your routine like you build your wardrobe: intentionally.
Eclipta Serum
For Redness, Reactions, and Barrier Rescue
This is the serum you reach for when your skin feels fragile, inflamed, or unexpectedly angry. With a soothing, non-abrasive formula, Eclipta helps reduce the appearance of red spots, calms reactive skin, and supports barrier repair. It’s gentle, versatile, and safe for all skin types—including those who’ve overdone it.
Best for: All skin types, especially sensitive
Use when: You’re red, reactive, or spot-prone and need immediate support
Copper Peptide Serum
For Deep Wrinkles and Skin That Needs a Wake-Up Call
This isn’t your average anti-ageing serum. Copper Peptide Serum is a firming, repairing, and smoothing treatment for visible lines that won’t budge. While incredibly effective, it’s also potent—so it’s not recommended for extremely sensitive skin or compromised barriers. Think of it as your “serious skin support” for ageing well.
Best for: Normal to dry, mature, or pre-maturely ageing skin
Use when: Wrinkles look stubborn and skin feels tired or crepey
Saffron & Ectoin Serum
The Everyday Hero for Oily, Uneven, or Sensitive Skin
If you want one serum that does it all, this is it. With brightening, calming, and barrier-repairing ingredients, Saffron Serum balances oily skin, fades uneven tone, and softens the look of redness. It’s also incredibly gentle—making it suitable for year-round use, even when skin feels unsettled.
Best for: All skin types
Use when: You want balance, brightness, and daily calm
Vitamin C + Arginine Serum
For Brightening, Discolouration, and Deep Pigment
This is our most active brightening formula. Designed for visible hyperpigmentation, post-acne marks, and dullness, Vitamin C + Arginine works hard to unify tone and support collagen. Because it’s strong, it should be alternated with a calming serum like Saffron, Eclipta, or a plain hydrating serum to avoid overloading the skin.
Best for: Dry to normal skin
Use when: You want real radiance and need help fading uneven patches
Retinol Serum
For Texture, Pores, Fine Lines & Cell Renewal
Retinol is the backbone of a results-driven routine—and our formula makes no compromises. Designed to refine the look of pores, smooth texture, and support healthy cell turnover, this is a true active and should be alternated with calming or hydrating serums. It’s best introduced slowly and used at night only.
Best for: Normal, combination, and ageing skin
Use when: You want visible change—gradually, safely, and effectively
Resilient Pigment Serum
Targeted Brightening for Oily, Acne-Prone, or Combination Skin
If pigment is your concern but your skin leans oily, this is the smarter option. Resilient Pigment Serum targets dark spots and uneven tone without overwhelming oilier skin types. It’s lighter, quicker to absorb, and better suited to those who can’t tolerate heavier pigment correctors.
Best for: Oily to combination skin
Use when: You want pigment correction without clogging or heaviness
Final Takeaway: Start With Saffron
If you’re just starting out or need something gentle and balancing, Saffron & Ectoin Serum is your safest, most versatile choice. It’s designed to suit all skin types and pairs beautifully with everything—retinol, vitamin C, barrier serums, you name it.
And remember: no serum is meant to do everything, every day. Skin responds best when it’s listened to—so alternate your actives, buffer them when needed, and treat your routine like skincare therapy, not skincare punishment.
Because better skin isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing what’s right for you.
