Finding the perfect facial serum can be a game-changer for your skincare routine. The best serum for you will depend on your specific skin type and concerns, whether that's targeting fine lines, hydration, dark spots, or breakouts.
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Anti-aging Serum
Hydrating Serums
Serums for Brightening and Dark Spots
Serums for Acne-Prone Skin
Other Highly-Rated Serums
Anti-aging Serum
A classic and bestseller known for its lightweight texture and ability to smooth fine lines and plump the skin overnight. It's ideal for all skin types and layers well with other products.
Advanced Night Repair Serum Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex
This serum features retinaldehyde, a potent form of Vitamin A that works faster than traditional retinol to combat wrinkles and fine lines.
Crystal Retinal® 1/3/6/10/20/24 | Vitamin A Serum 0.01-0.24%
An exfoliating serum that uses lactic acid to improve skin texture and brightness. It's a favorite for its ability to create a smooth, radiant complexion.
Good Genes Lactic Acid Treatment
A gentle yet effective retinol serum that helps improve skin texture, tone, and firmness without causing significant irritation.
Retinol B3 Pure Retinol Serum for Anti-Aging l La Roche Posay
A cult-favorite and an industry leader for its powerful antioxidant properties. It contains vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid to brighten skin, reduce dark spots, and protect against environmental damage.
C E Ferulic® with 15% L-Ascorbic Acid - SERUMS
Hydrating Serums
A popular choice for its minimalist formula that features hyaluronic acid and Vichy's volcanic water to instantly hydrate and plump the skin. It's great for all skin types, including sensitive skin.
Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Serum
An incredibly affordable and effective serum that provides multi-depth hydration. It's a great option for those new to using serums.
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides)
This drugstore favorite combines hyaluronic acid with ceramides to attract and lock in moisture while helping to restore the skin's natural barrier.
Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum
This serum is formulated with provitamin B5 and pineapple ceramide to visibly brighten and improve the look of skin texture and tone.
B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum
Serums for Brightening and Dark Spots
This oil-free serum is known for its ability to reduce the appearance of dark spots and even out skin tone. Its key ingredient, Viniferine, is a patented ingredient derived from grapevine sap.
Dark Spot Serum for Radiance - Vinoperfect - Caudalie
Formulated with phloretin, L-ascorbic acid, and ferulic acid, this serum targets discoloration and helps improve skin tone and texture, especially for those with acne-prone or oily skin.
Topical Vitamin C Gel for Uneven Skin tone
This serum combines vitamin C with glycolic acid to exfoliate and brighten the skin, making it a powerful tool against hyperpigmentation.
Vita-C Glycolic Acid Serum
My personal favourite product because not only that it provides deep hydration with five weights of hyaluronic acid, but also helps to brighten the complexion with plum extract.
Plum Plump Hyaluronic Serum
I tried this and it's good. This serum contains salicylic acid, glycolic acid, and lipohydroxy acid to exfoliate, unclog pores, and reduce the appearance of blemishes.
Effaclar Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Serum
Serums for Acne-Prone Skin
An excellent budget-friendly option for tackling breakouts. Salicylic acid is a beta-hydroxy acid that exfoliates inside the pores to help clear congestion.
Salicylic Acid 2% Solution
This antioxidant serum is specifically formulated for oily and blemish-prone skin. It contains silymarin (milk thistle extract), L-ascorbic acid, ferulic acid, and salicylic acid to help reduce oiliness, refine texture, and improve skin clarity.
Silymarin CF | Vitamin C Serum for Oily Skin
This serum is great for minimizing post-acne dark marks and reducing redness, making it a solid choice for those dealing with the aftermath of breakouts.
B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum
Other Highly-Rated Serums
A unique two-in-one formula that combines 21 plant extracts to target various signs of aging, including fine lines, loss of firmness, and uneven skin tone.
DOUBLE SERUM® - Anti-Aging + Anti-Wrinkle Serum
A versatile and budget-friendly option that's praised for its ability to address multiple skin concerns at once, including hydration, tone, and texture.
OLAY Super Serum | 5 Benefits in 1
This serum is formulated with TriHex Technology to support the production of new collagen and elastin, helping to improve skin firmness and tone.
Restorative Skin Complex with TriHex Technology
A popular choice for its ability to strengthen the skin's moisture barrier, improve elasticity, and reduce the appearance of fine lines.