Wave Serum — Reddit Reviews
by Regimen Lab
Updated September 8, 2026
10% urea and lactic acid boost hydration and mild exfoliation; tacky feel.
What the community says
This gel serum blends 10% urea with lactic acid for hydration plus gentle exfoliation. It suits those wanting extra moisture and barrier support, but it can feel sticky or tacky on the skin. Not ideal for very dry or sensitive barrier skin.
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Real Reddit threads — 34 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”
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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