The skin around your eyes is one of the first areas to show signs of fatigue, stress, and ageing. Dark circles, puffiness, and fine lines can become more noticeable over time, making a consistent under eye skincare routine an important part of daily care.
Knowing how to use under eye serum correctly can make a meaningful difference in your routine. It's not just about choosing the right product, it's also about applying it at the right time, in the right way, and as part of a routine designed to support your skin's natural rhythm.
The Oteria Time Travel Under Eye Serum is part of the Yawn routine, created to complement the skin's overnight recovery period. With Sweet Orange to help reduce the appearance of eye bags and Brown Algae to support collagen production and improve eye contour luminosity, it is designed to target puffiness, dark circles, and visible signs of eye ageing as part of your nightly skincare routine.
In this guide, you'll learn when to apply under eye serum, how to use it correctly, and how to build an effective eye serum routine for healthier looking under eye skin.
What is an Under Eye Serum?
An under eye serum is a lightweight skincare product specifically formulated for the delicate skin around the eyes. Unlike facial creams, eye serums are designed to absorb quickly and deliver targeted care where signs of tiredness and ageing are often most visible.
A quality eye serum can become an essential step in your eye care routine, especially if you're looking to address concerns such as:
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Dark circles
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Under-eye puffiness
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Eye bags
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Fine lines and crow's feet
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Dull-looking eye contour
The Oteria Time Travel Under Eye Serum is formulated to help improve the appearance of these common concerns through two carefully selected ingredients:
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Sweet Orange, which helps provide instant relief from the appearance of eye bags.
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Brown Algae, which supports collagen production and cell vitality while enhancing eye contour luminosity.
With regular use as part of your night eye serum routine, the formula is designed to visibly reduce puffiness in as little as three hours while helping reduce the appearance of dark circles and crow's feet within one week.
Because the formula penetrates quickly into the skin, it works efficiently during your evening skincare routine, making it a valuable addition to your daily under eye skincare regimen.
Why is the Under-Eye Area Different?
The skin beneath your eyes is naturally thinner and more delicate than the skin on the rest of your face. It also has fewer oil glands, making it more vulnerable to dryness and visible signs of fatigue.
This delicate area is often the first place where you may notice:
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Puffiness after a long day
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Dark circles
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Crow's feet
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Reduced brightness around the eyes
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Early visible signs of ageing
Because of its delicate nature, the under-eye area benefits from products specifically developed for eye care rather than general facial skincare.
Using a dedicated under eye serum allows you to care for this sensitive area with a lightweight formula designed for targeted application. The roller applicator of the Oteria Time Travel Under Eye Serum also makes application simple while helping you apply the serum precisely along the orbital bone as recommended.
Adding a dedicated eye serum to your skincare routine helps ensure your under-eye area receives focused care instead of relying solely on products designed for the rest of the face.
Why Timing Matters When Using an Under Eye Serum
One of the most common questions people ask is whether timing really affects the results of an under eye serum.
The answer is yes.
Applying your eye serum at the right time allows it to become part of a consistent routine rather than an occasional treatment. Consistency helps ensure the serum is used regularly, allowing the formula to support the appearance of healthier-looking under-eye skin over time.
The Oteria Time Travel Under Eye Serum belongs to the Yawn routine—Oteria's night-time skincare collection.
The Yawn routine focuses on supporting the skin's overnight recovery period by working in harmony with the skin's natural repair and regeneration processes that take place while you sleep. This makes night-time the ideal time to include the serum in your daily eye serum routine.
If you already follow Oteria's Circadian Rhythm Skincare approach, each routine is designed for a specific phase of the day. For example:
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Rise: Start your morning with White Tea Face Wash to cleanse your skin.
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Shine: Refresh during the day with Radiant Kiwi Mist.
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Chill: Prepare your skin for the evening with Plumpy Skin Serum.
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Yawn: Complete your routine at night with the Time Travel Under Eye Serum to support overnight eye care.
Each routine complements a different part of your day, helping create a complete skincare ritual that follows your skin's natural rhythm.
When Should You Apply Under Eye Serum?
If you're wondering when to apply under eye serum, the answer depends on the product and the routine it is designed for.
Since the Oteria Time Travel Under Eye Serum is part of the Yawn collection, it is intended to be applied during your evening skincare routine before you go to bed.
Using it at night allows it to become part of your overnight eye care routine, aligning with the Yawn philosophy of supporting the skin's natural repair processes during sleep.
A simple night eye serum routine may look like this:
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Cleanse your face.
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Apply your under eye serum.
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Continue with the remaining products in your Yawn skincare routine.
Building a consistent habit is often more important than occasional application. Regular nightly use helps you make the most of your under eye skincare routine while supporting the visible improvements described on the product.
How to Apply Under Eye Serum Step by Step
Learning how to apply eye serum correctly helps ensure even application while keeping the delicate eye area comfortable.
Follow these simple steps:
Step 1: Begin with Clean Skin
Start your evening skincare routine by cleansing your face to remove impurities before applying your eye serum.
Step 2: Use the Roller Applicator
The Oteria Time Travel Under Eye Serum comes with a roller designed for easy application.
Using the roller, gently apply the serum underneath your eyes along the orbital bone, following the usage instructions provided with the product.
Step 3: Apply Evenly
Move the roller smoothly beneath each eye without applying excessive pressure. The lightweight serum spreads easily across the targeted area.
Step 4: Continue Your Night Routine
Once the serum has been applied, continue with the remaining products in your evening skincare routine.
Step 5: Stay Consistent
The best eye serum routine is one you follow consistently. Incorporating your under eye serum into your nightly routine helps you maintain regular care for the delicate eye area.
Where Should You Apply Under Eye Serum?
Knowing how to use under eye serum is only part of the process—knowing exactly where to apply it is equally important. The skin around your eyes is thinner and more delicate than the rest of your face, so applying the serum correctly helps ensure a comfortable application as part of your daily under eye skincare routine.
When using an under eye serum, apply it only to the under-eye area along the orbital bone. This is the area beneath your eyes where the skin benefits most from targeted care.
If you're using the Oteria Time Travel Eye Serum, simply use the built-in roller to glide the serum gently under each eye along the orbital bone, following the product directions. The lightweight formula is designed to fit seamlessly into your evening eye serum routine.
Avoid applying the serum directly inside the eyes or too close to the lash line. Using the correct placement helps make your eye care routine both comfortable and consistent.
Should You Apply Under Eye Serum Before or After Moisturizer?
One of the most frequently asked questions is whether eye serum before moisturizer is the correct order.
The answer is yes.
As a general skincare routine guideline, apply your under eye serum after cleansing and before your moisturizer. This allows the serum to be applied directly to clean skin before sealing your routine with a cream or moisturizer.
A simple order looks like this:
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Cleanse your face.
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Apply your under eye serum.
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Follow with your facial moisturizer.
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Complete the rest of your evening skincare routine.
Following this sequence creates a structured eye serum routine and helps you stay consistent with your nightly skincare habits.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Even the best under eye serum works best when used correctly. Avoiding a few common mistakes can help make your under eye skincare routine more effective and comfortable.
Applying Too Much Product
Using more serum doesn't necessarily improve results. A small amount is enough for both under-eye areas.
Applying Too Close to the Eyes
Keep the serum on the orbital bone instead of applying it directly near the eyes or lash line.
Skipping Your Routine
Visible skincare improvements often come with regular use. Following a consistent night eye serum routine is more beneficial than applying it occasionally.
Rubbing the Skin Aggressively
The under-eye area is delicate. Use gentle movements when applying your serum.
Using Products at the Wrong Time
Since the Time Travel Eye Serum belongs to Oteria's Yawn collection, it is designed to complement your nighttime skincare routine, when the skin naturally enters its overnight recovery phase.
Building a Night-Time Under Eye Routine with Oteria
A consistent evening routine helps you care for one of the most delicate areas of your face while aligning with your skin's natural overnight rhythm.
Oteria's Yawn collection focuses on supporting the skin during its nighttime recovery period, when repair and regeneration naturally take place.
A simple nighttime eye care routine can look like this:
Step 1: Cleanse Your Face
Start with clean skin before applying any skincare products.
Step 2: Apply Oteria Time Travel Eye Serum
Using the roller applicator, glide the serum under your eyes along the orbital bone.
The formula is designed with:
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Sweet Orange to provide instant relief for eye bags.
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Brown Algae to support collagen production and improve eye contour luminosity.
With regular use, the Oteria Under Eye Serum is formulated to:
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Reduce puffiness in as little as 3 hours.
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Help diminish dark circles and crow's feet within one week.
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Enhance eye contour luminosity with continued use.
Step 3: Finish Your Night Skincare Routine
After applying your under eye serum, continue with the remaining products in your nighttime routine.
If you're following Oteria's Circadian Rhythm Skincare philosophy throughout the day, each routine supports a different phase:
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Rise: Start the morning with White Tea Face Wash to refresh your skin.
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Shine: Protect your daytime routine with Sun Kissed Suncare Gel.
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Chill: Transition into the evening with Plumpy Skin Serum.
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Yawn: Complete your nighttime routine with Time Travel Eye Serum for targeted under-eye care.
Together, these routines create a skincare journey that moves with your day while supporting your skin at every phase.
How Time Travel Eye Serum Fits into the Yawn Routine
Every product in Oteria's Yawn collection is designed around one simple idea—supporting your skin during its overnight recovery period.
According to Oteria's Circadian Rhythm Skincare philosophy, nighttime is when natural cell turnover, repair, and regeneration become most active. The Time Travel Eye Serum is formulated to work in harmony with this phase, making it an ideal night eye serum for your evening routine.
Its roller applicator makes application simple, while its key ingredients are selected to target common under-eye concerns:
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Sweet Orange helps provide instant relief for eye bags.
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Brown Algae supports collagen production and enhances eye contour luminosity.
The serum is formulated to deliver visible improvements with regular use, including:
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Reduced puffiness in as little as 3 hours.
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Reduction in dark circles and crow's feet within one week.
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Enhanced eye contour luminosity over time.
Adding the Oteria Under Eye Serum to your nightly eye serum routine is an easy way to dedicate focused care to the under-eye area as part of your complete under eye skincare regimen.
Conclusion
Learning how to use under eye serum correctly is about more than simply applying a product—it's about building a consistent routine that supports the delicate skin around your eyes.
Applying your under eye serum to clean skin, using it before moisturizer, placing it correctly along the orbital bone, and making it part of your evening eye care routine can help you maintain a structured skincare habit.
The Oteria Time Travel Eye Serum is designed specifically for the Yawn routine, supporting your skin during its natural overnight recovery phase. With Sweet Orange for instant relief from eye bags and Brown Algae to support collagen production and improve eye contour luminosity, it offers targeted care for puffiness, dark circles, and the appearance of crow's feet as part of your nightly skincare ritual.
Whether you're starting your first under eye skincare routine or refining your existing eye serum routine, consistency remains the key to getting the most from your nighttime skincare.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How do you use an under eye serum?
Using an under eye serum is simple. With Oteria Time Travel Eye Serum, use the roller applicator to apply the serum gently under your eyes along the orbital bone. Use light pressure and allow the serum to absorb naturally. Regular use helps support visible improvements in the under-eye area.
2. Should under eye serum be applied before moisturizer?
Yes. An under eye serum is generally applied before your moisturizer. Apply the serum to clean skin, let it absorb, and then continue with the rest of your skincare routine. This allows the serum to work effectively before sealing in moisture.
3. Can I use an under eye serum every day?
Yes. Daily use helps maintain a consistent under-eye skincare routine. Oteria Time Travel Eye Serum is designed to be used regularly as part of your routine to help target dark circles, puffiness, and the appearance of fine lines.
4. Should I use an under eye serum at night?
Yes. Since Time Travel Eye Serum belongs to Oteria's Yawn routine, it is designed for your night skincare routine. The Yawn collection focuses on overnight repair and regeneration, making nighttime the ideal time to apply the serum.
5. How much under eye serum should I apply?
A small amount is enough for both eyes. Using the roller applicator, apply a thin layer under each eye along the orbital bone. There's no need to use excess products.
6. Where should I apply under eye serum?
Apply the serum underneath your eyes along the orbital bone. Avoid getting the product directly into your eyes, and follow the recommended application method for the best experience.
7. Can I apply under eye serum on my eyelids?
For Oteria Time Travel Eye Serum, the recommended method is to apply it under the eyes along the orbital bone using the roller applicator. Follow the product directions for the intended application area.
8. What comes first, serum or eye cream?
If your routine includes both products, apply the eye serum first, followed by your eye cream or moisturizer. This helps the serum absorb before layering additional skincare products.
9. Should I massage under eye serum?
You can gently glide the roller applicator along the orbital bone while applying the serum. Avoid rubbing or pulling the delicate under-eye skin.
10. Can beginners use under eye serum?
Yes. An under eye serum can easily be added to any skincare routine. Oteria Time Travel Eye Serum offers a simple roller application, making it suitable for anyone starting an under-eye care routine.
11. How long should I wait after applying eye serum?
Allow the serum to absorb for a short time before applying your moisturizer or the next skincare product. This helps each product layer comfortably within your routine.
12. Can I use under eye serum with my skincare routine?
Absolutely. Time Travel Eye Serum fits naturally into your skincare routine. During your nighttime Yawn routine, apply the serum after cleansing and before your moisturizer or night cream.
13. Why is consistency important when using eye serum?
Consistent use allows your skincare routine to work as intended over time. According to Oteria, Time Travel Eye Serum is formulated to visibly reduce puffiness in as little as 3 hours, while helping improve the appearance of dark circles and crow's feet with regular use.
14. What products can I pair with Time Travel Eye Serum?
Time Travel Eye Serum works best as part of Oteria's Yawn routine. For a complete nighttime skincare routine, you can pair it with Bounce Back Skin Cream to support overnight skin care. If you're following Oteria's full Circadian Rhythm Skincare philosophy throughout the day, your routine may naturally include White Tea Face Wash (Rise), Radiant Kiwi Mist (Shine), Revive Skin Cream (Chill), and Time Travel Eye Serum (Yawn).
15. What is the best night routine for under-eye care?
A simple nighttime under-eye routine starts with cleansing your face, followed by applying Oteria Time Travel Eye Serum under the eyes using the roller applicator. Finish with your nighttime moisturizer, such as Bounce Back Skin Cream, to complete your Yawn routine. This routine aligns with Oteria's Circadian Rhythm Skincare philosophy, which focuses on supporting the skin's overnight repair and regeneration process.
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