Skincare products such as face serums are designed to address visible signs of aging such as fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, enlarged pores and dullness.
GH Beauty Lab testers report noticeable results when using anti-ageing serums with powerful ingredients at home, such as peptides, retinol and other rejuvenating compounds that reduce signs of aging.
Drunk Elephant Retinol Brightening Serum
Drunk Elephant products have taken the clean beauty world by storm with products that have quickly become fan favorites of influencers and editors alike, and Drunk Elephant founder Tiffany Masterson has just introduced a retinol serum into her line – carefully formulated with 1% vegan retinol for maximum brightness and combined with essential nourishing oils, botanical extracts and anti-ageing ingredients to provide instant glow-giving benefits to skin.
Marula oil is the star ingredient here, acting like a buffer against irritation and increasing tolerance from retinol treatments, making this an excellent option for beginners who want to ease into them gradually. Furthermore, it contains antioxidant-rich superfoods like kale, winter cherry and xanthophylls which provide added protection from blue light pollution and environmental stressors.
Use a small pea-sized amount twice weekly or as needed; follow it with sunscreen every day.
Aesop Retinol Brightening Serum
Anti-Aging Serum provides powerful results. Formulated with pure and gradual-release retinol, it helps stimulate collagen production and cell turnover to diminish fine lines and wrinkles while improving skin tone and texture. Vitamin B3 (niacinamide) provides additional hydration.
This lightweight serum helps soothe and replenish the complexion while creating a soft matte finish without clogging pores. Ideal for most skin types, this daily vitamin booster may be applied either under a face cream for oily skin types or an hydrator for normal to dry skin types as a daily vitamin boost.
This serum is an ideal option for anyone with acne-prone skin. Formulated with 2% dioic acid to combat breakouts and hyperpigmentation as well as reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Plus, vitamin A will boost jawline plumpness for an enhanced, refreshed visage.
The Body Shop Retinol + Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Hyaluronic acid and retinol have quickly become essential skin-care ingredients. Dermatologists agree that they’re an excellent combination for anyone seeking to improve their complexion by decreasing pores, smoothing fine lines and wrinkles, or avoiding breakouts. “Using a serum containing both can reduce irritation while making using retinol easier,” according to board certified dermatologist Kavita Mariwalla.
Although many associate Retinol with treating acne on the face, dermatologist Leah Ansell suggests it can also be used for body acne, redness and blemishes. She advises using a Retinol Body Serum two to three nights each week (or every night if tolerated), which features Ferulic acid to reduce dark spots and sun damage while Shea butter and Vitamin E help keep skin hydrated.
L’Occitane Retinol + Peptide Serum
Retinol (or vitamin A) is an incredible ingredient that can fight signs of ageing on a cellular level, speed up skin cell renewal and reduce pore congestion/hyperpigmentation/pore congestion/hyperpigmentation while softening fine lines/wrinkles.
It also works to increase collagen and elastin production for firmer, smoother skin. Its patented formula contains antioxidant-rich Immortelle essential oil from Corsica as well as marjoram extract to kick-start skin’s natural regenerative processes.
This lightweight and non-greasy serum absorbs quickly. Use it either morning or evening after cleansing and prior to applying moisturizer. Thanks to clever alchemy in this product, each serum is contained within its own layer within the bottle to help avoid oxidization of ingredients.
Skinceuticals Retinol + Hyaluronic Acid Serum
This multi-beneficial corrective serum was designed to boost skin’s natural levels of hyaluronic acid. With its blend of hyaluronic acid and botanical extracts like licorice root and purple rice extracts, this corrective serum improves texture while providing surface hydration to boost firmness, smoothness and facial plumpness. In addition, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 or Matrixyl is also present to reduce wrinkles.
This serum features a gel-like texture and is noncomedogenic, paraben- and fragrance-free. Featuring retinol which promotes cell turnover while diminishing discoloration while diminishing fine lines – ideal for those new to using retinoids but are concerned about side effects like retinoid dermatitis and acne). Squalane adds moisture-retaining benefits for fresh, hydrated skin – use morning or night before applying moisturizer.
