Serum, cream, lotion, oil: there are almost as many care products for your legs as for your face. But what actually makes a leg serum different from a leg cream? Do you need both, and if so, in what order? Here you'll find out the difference, how our LymphGlow Leg Serum and our Ultimate Leg Cream differ, and which routine suits your skin and your everyday life.
In short
A serum is light, absorbs quickly and works well in the morning or under clothing. A cream is richer, contains more nourishing lipids and keeps the skin supple for longer, ideal for dry skin and in the evening. If you use both, apply the serum first and then the cream, in other words from light to rich. You can get both together in the Signature Leg Duo.
In this article
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What is the difference between leg serum and leg cream?
The most important difference lies in the texture, and therefore in what the products are designed for:
- A serum usually has a high water content and little fat, often with a light, gel-like texture. It spreads easily, absorbs quickly and leaves little on the skin. That's why it works well in the morning, before you put on tights or jeans, or as the first step in your care routine.
- A leg cream contains more nourishing oils and butters. It settles on the skin like a fine film and keeps it supple for longer. It's especially pleasant for dry skin and in winter.
In short: the serum is the light first step, the cream the nourishing finish. Each can also work on its own, depending on what your skin needs.
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LymphGlow Leg Serum and Ultimate Leg Cream compared
This is how our two leg care products from The House of Legs differ:
| LymphGlow Leg Serum | The Ultimate Leg Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Texture | light, gel-like, absorbs quickly | creamy and richer |
| Skin feel | fresh, slightly cooling | smooth, supple, well cared for |
| Nourishing ingredients (selection) | Caffeine, horse chestnut extract, red algae, jojoba oil, vitamin E, glycerin | Shea butter, squalane, hyaluronic acid, coenzyme Q10, jojoba oil, caffeine, horse chestnut extract |
| Ideal for | mornings, warm days, before getting dressed, as a first step | evenings, dry skin, winter, as a finishing step |
Both products are vegan and dermatologically tested, and they contain fragrance. If your skin stings or turns red after shaving, hold off on your care until it has calmed down.
Step 1LymphGlow Leg SerumLight, absorbs quickly, fresh skin feel.
Step 2The Ultimate Leg CreamRich, for a smooth, well-cared-for skin feel.03
Serum before or after cream?
The rule of thumb from facial care also applies to your legs: from light to rich. The serum comes first, because its light texture absorbs well. Then comes the cream, which settles on top and completes your care. The other way round, the richer cream would tend to stop the light serum from absorbing well.
You don't need to wait long between the two steps. It's enough if the serum no longer feels damp after one to two minutes.
The House of Legs
The Signature Leg Duo
LymphGlow Leg Serum and The Ultimate Leg Cream: the 2-step care for legs that look well cared for.
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Which routine suits you?
You like it light and are short on time
WhenIn the morning before getting dressed, on warm days
Our recommendationJust the LymphGlow Leg Serum
Your skin tends to be dry
WhenIn the evening, in winter, after showering
Our recommendationJust The Ultimate Leg Cream
You want a proper leg care routine
WhenIn the evening as a little ritual
Our recommendationSerum and cream, for example as the Signature Leg Duo
You use the EMS & Light Therapy Device
WhenTwo to three times a week, 6 minutes each
Our recommendationSerum as a contact medium for the device, followed by the cream
For the EMS & Light Therapy Device, your skin needs a contact medium so that the impulses arrive evenly and the device glides comfortably over the skin. On the legs, we recommend the LymphGlow Leg Serum for this. Please note the contraindications in the device's instructions for use. You can get all three products together in the Ultimate Leg Ritual Trio. You can read how to use the device in EMS device for the whole body: benefits & how to use it.
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How to apply both correctly
- 01Clean skin. Ideally after showering, while your skin is still slightly damp.
- 02Apply the serum. Massage in a small amount using upward movements, from the ankles up.
- 03Let it absorb briefly. One to two minutes is enough.
- 04Apply the cream. Massage this in from the bottom up as well. On very dry areas such as shins and knees, you can use a little more.
- 05Stick with it. A well-cared-for skin feel comes from regularity. A fixed moment in the morning or evening makes it easier.
Tip: Keep the serum and cream where you can see them, for example by the washbasin or next to your bed. That way, your care routine becomes a habit more quickly.
You'll find all the details about the leg cream on the product page for The Ultimate Leg Cream, and about the serum on the page for the LymphGlow Leg Serum.
06 · FAQ
Frequently asked questions about leg serum and leg cream
Do I really need serum and cream?+
No, each can also work on its own. The serum suits you if you like it light, the cream if your skin is dry. If you combine the two, you get a light product that absorbs well and a rich one that keeps the skin supple for longer.
Does the serum go before or after the cream?+
Before. The rule is: from light to rich. Serum first, then cream.
Morning or evening?+
Both work. The light serum is particularly good in the morning, because it absorbs quickly and you can get dressed straight away. The richer cream is pleasant in the evening, when it can absorb at its own pace.
Can I also use the leg serum and leg cream on my face?+
No, both are developed for the legs. For your face, there's the fragrance-free Lifting Glow Face Serum. Don't use any of the products on injured or irritated skin.
Can I use the products straight after shaving?+
Both contain fragrance. If your skin stings or is red after shaving, wait until it has calmed down. Once your skin is calm, you can apply your care as usual. You'll find more tips against dry skin and razor burn in Leg care in winter: what helps with dry skin and razor burn.
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