10 of the Best Face Serums

Cleanse, tone, apply serum, and then moisturize.

How many of you skip step 3? Let me tell you – I was you once. “I’m tired!” I’d think, or “$$$!” and even “Ain’t nobody got time for that!”

Then I realised three things:

1. The more hydrated and dewy my skin, the longer my make-up lasts
2. There’s something very therapeutic about pressing serum into the skin, rather than the way toner is spritzed and moisurizer is rubbed in
3. If by some terrible twist of fate, I forgot to buy more foundation in time, I might be OK with a radiance-boosting serum alone

Serums are highly concentrated, made up of more potent formulas that deeply penetrate the skin with very active ingredients. A lot of serums around today offer bespoke options and targeted results, and once you find the right one for you, your skin will crave it.

For instant results, save serum for the mornings – as you don’t generally need a glowing complexion while you’re sleeping. However, if you want a serum which is going to treat a skin concern – such as pigmentation – then you might want to layer it on just before bedtime.

Explore 10 of the best serums:

1. 

   Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum Complexion Correcting, $79.00

   Caudalie’s Vinoperfect Radiance Serum should be on the dressing table of every city girl.

   This age-defying serum is scientifically proven to lighten dark spots in just 4 weeks using Caudalie’s secret ingredient: patented viniferine. Extracted from the sap of grapevines, viniferine is 62 times more effective than vitamin C, 4 times more effective than kojic acid and at least 13 times more effective than arbutin in boosting skin radiance and fighting dark spots. The satin-smooth formula stimulate elastin and collagen production, leaving you with a brighter, younger-looking complexion.

   No wonder one is sold every 2 minutes somewhere in the world!

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2. 

   IS Clinical Pro Heal Serum, $142.00

   The IS Clinic Pro-Heal Serum Advance Plus has healing properties and will reduce inflammation. Combining olive leaf extract with vitamins A, C and A, the formula will be gentle to your skin when it needs it the most. Whether rosacea, cystic acne, insect bites or dermatitis, this serum can help.

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3. 

   Dr Dennis Gross Clinical Concentrate Radiance Booster Serum, $68.00

   This professional-strength time-released concentrate from Dr. Dennis Gross,  can be mixed into your favorite products, from serums to foundation, to enhance their benefits, or used alone to visibly optimize skin’s healthy appearance.

   Reveal a refreshed, youthful, radiant complexion with the supercharged micro-droplet formula, which introduces a unique complex of three acids — pyruvic, tartaric, and linoleic — to bring you resurfaced, firmed, and luminous skin.

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4. 

   Paula's Choice Clinical Scar-Reducing Serum, $24.00

   No more hiding! The Clinical Scar-Reducing Serum by Paula’s Choice is formulated with proven ingredients that fade the appearance of scars, smooth skin’s texture and promote optimal healing – so much so that results are visible in 8 weeks.

   A potent cocktail of the antioxidant quercetin, Vitamin C, and numerous skin-repairing ingredients went into the making of this serum. Expect redness and inflammation to be soothed, scar texture to be dramatically minimized and skin color to be restored.

   The advanced complex works to prevent and reduce the formation of scars on newly healed wounds, and helps older scars feel softer and smoother so they’re less apparent.

    

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5. 

   Rodial Bee Venom Serum, $200.00

   Rodial’s Bee Venom Serum is a high-performance, next-generation serum, designed to perfect, illuminate and revitalize.

   Like its name, bee venom makes an impact. Working hand-in-hand with a unique complex of plant stem cells and Cyclopeptide-5, it helps to correct skin tone, plump and smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Bio Marine Collegen 6 helps to enhance skin elasticity, while MariMoist® provides immediate and long-lasting hydration for a radiant complexion.

    

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6. 

   EmerginC Multi Vitamin and Retinol Serum

   An antioxident and collagen booster all in one! This Multi Vitamin and Retinol infused serum is one of the most comprehensive multi-vitamin serums available, with air-tight active ingredient encapsulation. This hydrating serum fights free radical damage, helps increase cellular turnover and strengthens skin.

   With retinol. this serum diminishes the appearance of broken capillaries, lessens redness associated with rosacea and soothes the skin. This antioxidant serum is a co-factor in the production of collagen and improves tone and texture. Can be used on all skin types, but is excellent for red, sensitive skin.

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7. 

   Decléor Aromessence Ylang Ylang Purifying Serum, $73.00

   Decléor’s 100% naturally powered super serum makes all the difference to oily and combination skin.

   With balancing and enhancing powers, this fresh green-scented treatment is infused with essential oils that tone and soothe, clary sage to keep oil in order, rosemary to purify, lemon to cleanse and tighten pores and lavender to hydrate and repair.

    

    

    

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8. 

   Peter Thomas Roth Neuroliquid Volufill Youth Serum, $96.00

   The Neuroliquid Volufill Youth Serum gives you the benefits of Beverly Hills dermal fillers, but in a bottle and without the plastic.

   Let’s break down the science. As you age, collagen production levels slow down and your face loses elasticity. This creates space for wrinkles and your skin looks begins to look less happy.

   Neuroliquid is designed to gradually plump up the skin, minimizing the appearance of those fine lines you got from raising your eyebrows too much and laughing too hard. There’s 19 amino acids, three types of collagen and hyaluronic acid packed into this bottle, working to fuel moisture retention so your face looks youthful and radiant.

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9. 

   Elizabeth Arden Prevage Advanced Anti-ageing Serum, $162.00

   This barely-there serum by Elizabeth Arden is jam-packed with antioxidants, most notably a re-engineered idebenone formula.

   In conjunction with some other, great-for-skin ingredients, idebenone creates a reserve within the skin to release protective and corrective benefits when and where skin needs it most. With continued use, your skin will basically look amazing.

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10. 

    Ole Henriksen Truth Serum Collagen Booster, $72.00

    Ole Henriksen’s Truth Serum Collagen Booster is like a daily vitamin for your face. The lightweight and readily absorbed formula contains citrus fruit extracts to purify and brighten even the most sensitive of skin types.

    Loaded with vitamin C and antioxidants, this aromatic serum fights off environmental aggressors but attracts moisture to promote skin-deep beauty.

     

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