Korean Dictionary
How to say "Serum" in Korean
“Serum” in Korean is 세럼 (pronounced "seorom").
세럼
seorom
Usage & Context
세럼 is a concentrated treatment product used in Korean skincare to address specific concerns such as brightening, anti-aging, or acne. Korean 세럼 formulations often feature innovative ingredients like snail mucin, propolis, and niacinamide. Layering multiple 세럼 for different concerns is a common practice in Korean skincare routines.
Example Sentence
비타민 C 세럼을 바르면 피부 톤이 밝아져요.
Applying vitamin C serum brightens the skin tone.
How to use 세럼 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Serum” is 세럼, romanized as seorom.
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'se-reom' — loanword. 'se' like 'seh', 'reom' like 'rum' with light tapped r.
More Example Sentences
brightening routine
비타민 C 세럼을 꾸준히 발라요.
I consistently apply vitamin C serum.
anti-aging routine
레티놀 세럼은 밤에만 써요.
I only use retinol serum at night.
advanced routine
여러 가지 세럼을 레이어링해요.
I layer multiple serums.
Cultural Context
세럼 in Korean skincare targets specific concerns — '미백 세럼' (brightening), '주름 세럼' (anti-wrinkle), '여드름 세럼' (acne). Korean 세럼 often features K-beauty hero ingredients like 나이아신아마이드 (niacinamide), 달팽이 점액 (snail mucin), and 프로폴리스 (propolis). '레이어링' multiple 세럼 is a common Korean technique — one for hydration, one for brightening, etc.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
세럼 발라요.
I apply serum.
세럼이 좋아요.
The serum is good.
세럼 효과가 있어요.
The serum is effective.
Related Expressions
미백
mibaek
brightening/whitening
레이어링
reieoring
layering
달팽이 점액
dalpaengi jeomaek
snail mucin
나이아신아마이드
naiasinamaideu
niacinamide
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