Wave Serum — Reddit Reviews
by Regimen Lab
Updated September 26, 2026
Hydrating cica serum with 10% glycerin and 10% hydroxyethyl urea; tacky finish.
What the community says
A thin gel hydration serum built around glycerin, hydroxyethyl urea, panthenol, and centella triterpenes. It suits dehydrated or barrier-stressed skin that wants cushion without a heavy cream. The catch is tackiness, and some people find it underwhelming alone.
What this means for you
What people love
- 10% glycerin plus 10% hydroxyethyl urea
- Thin gel that layers cleanly
- Centella and panthenol for calmer skin
Watch out for
- Can feel insanely tacky
- Not enough on its own for very dry skin
- Lactic acid makes some barrier-repair folks nervous
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Real Reddit threads — 40 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”
Positive
“What’s really underrated is the Wave serum from Regimen Lab”
Mentioned
“Wave serum from Regimen Lab”
Mentioned
“What’s really underrated is the Wave serum”
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”
Positive
“AM … Regimen Lab Wave serum”
Positive
“PM … Regimen Lab Wave serum”
Positive
“I had to return Regimen Lab's beloved WAVE serum for that same reason.”
Cautionary
“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
“Try regimen lab CREAM and their wave serum.”
Positive
“I’ve been using the CREAM for 2 months”
Positive
“Once my barrier felt better, my derm prescribed 15% azaelic acid”
Positive
