Wave Serum — Reddit Reviews
by Regimen Lab
Updated October 9, 2026
Humectant-heavy hydration serum with cica; cushions dehydrated, retinoid-stressed skin.
What the community says
A thin gel serum built around glycerin, hydroxyethyl urea, panthenol, and centella triterpenes. People use it to prop up dehydrated or retinoid-stressed skin and to layer under cream. It can feel tacky and still not be enough alone.
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What the science says
Redness/Irritation
Not proven yet
Few or mixed studies. This claim isn't established.
Centella/Cica: 1 study tested it on its own. See all 5 studies
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
Real Reddit threads — 42 mentions across 28 threads
Regimen Lab Wave Serum on Reddit, in one place — 28 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”
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“Wave serum from Regimen Lab”
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“What’s really underrated is the Wave serum”
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“I use WAVE Serum by Regimen Lab and then the Aestura.”
Positive
“It locks in the hydration from the serum”
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“the two together are perfect for me.”
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“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.”
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“couldn't get past how insanely tacky it felt on my skin”
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“Try regimen lab CREAM and their wave serum.”
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“I’ve been using the CREAM for 2 months”
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“Once my barrier felt better, my derm prescribed 15% azaelic acid”
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