Wave Serum — Reddit Reviews
by Regimen Lab
Updated August 25, 2026
Hydrating gel serum with urea and lactic acid soothes but can feel tacky.
What the community says
A gel serum blending 10% urea and lactic acid adds hydration and gentle exfoliation for dry or rosacea-prone skin. Best for those needing barrier support who tolerate mild acids. The texture can feel sticky or tacky, making layering tricky for some.
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Real Reddit threads — 32 mentions across 27 threads
Regimen Lab Wave Serum on Reddit, in one place — 27 threads from r/tretinoin, r/koreanskincare and 4 more, summarized.
“Trying out regimen labs's wave serum to help give some extra moisture in these winter months”
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“What’s really underrated is the Wave serum from Regimen Lab”
Mentioned
“Squalane is underrated”
Mentioned
“It is indeed amazing, especially in serums.”
Mentioned
“I use WAVE Serum by Regimen Lab and then the Aestura.”
Positive
“It locks in the hydration from the serum”
Positive
“the two together are perfect for me.”
Positive
“Regimen Lab Wave serum”
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“AM … Regimen Lab Wave serum”
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“PM … Regimen Lab Wave serum”
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“I had to return Regimen Lab's beloved WAVE serum for that same reason.”
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“I don't like topicals that feel remotely sticky or tacky.”
Cautionary
“couldn't get past how insanely tacky it felt on my skin”
Cautionary
“I like regimen labs Wave serum, it's not at all irritating and good at giving the extra hydration!”
Positive
“it's not at all irritating and good at giving the extra hydration!”
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