Wave Serum — Reddit Reviews
by Regimen Lab
Updated September 24, 2026
Ultra-hydrating humectant serum with centella triterpenes; can feel tacky.
What the community says
A thin gel serum built around glycerin, hydroxyethyl urea, panthenol, betaine, and centella triterpenes. It suits dehydrated, tretinoin-wrecked, or rosacea-prone skin chasing layered hydration and barrier support. Tacky finish and lactic acid make some people bounce.
What this means for you
What people love
- Water-light hydration stack
- Centella plus panthenol for barrier support
- Nice for tretinoin dryness
Watch out for
- Tacky finish is a dealbreaker for texture-sensitive people
- Lactic acid and 10% urea can read as over-exfoliating
- Not enough alone for very parched skin
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Real Reddit threads — 38 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
“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”
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
“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!”
Positive
