What's the difference between a facial serum and a moisturizing cream?

Usually a facial serum has more stuff to it that will basically try to even your skin tone, maintain youth, decrese age spots and so on. A moisturizing cream usually will just moisturize your skin so it doesn't get dry after washing it unless it says other wise. Usually serums have both moisturizing and some of the extra stuff I mentioned. If you wash your face daily and everytime after makeup use, a good moisturizer is all you really need to maintain that healthy skin glow and to slow down the process of wrinkles. I also suggest a moisturizer with a little SPF in it to also slow the age process from the sun exposure, unless you're tanning ofcourse.What's the difference between a facial serum and a moisturizing cream?
as serum is a concentrated formula, and i guess you could call it food for your skin. a moisturizer is just that, a moisturizer. it keeps your skin healthy and from being dry. after you wash your face... use the serum and then your moisturizer. if the cream or lotion doesnt have spf... dont forget to apply one as your last step!