Face serums can be transformative additions to any skincare regimen. With ingredients specifically targeted towards specific skin conditions, serums offer quick solutions.
This pore-treating serum employs a blend of seven AHAs and BHAs (including glycolic and salicylic acids ) to lift away blackheads, while Niacinamide improves tone and texture and Hyaluronic acid moisturizes skin.
Brightening
Brightening face serums can help even out your complexion by diminishing dark spots, blemishes, sun damage and acne scars. Many of these products also promote elasticity or fight signs of aging to keep skin looking younger, healthier and more vibrant.
Brightening serums often feature exfoliating ingredients such as glycolic acid, lactic acid, or mandelic acid to lift dead cells and promote cell turnover for fresher-looking skin. Furthermore, many brightening formulas contain pigment-blocking or pigment regulating ingredients like tranexamic acid, arbutin, kojic acid, niacinamide and vitamin C which inhibit pigment production to fade discolorations and discolorations.
For optimal results, opt for a formula featuring pore-refining ingredients to minimize the appearance of enlarged pores, as well as retinol for increased cell turnover and moisturizing ingredients like hyaluronic acid to add moisture and promote plump, youthful appearances. For those with sensitive skin who experience irritation issues, look for products free from irritants containing ingredients like shea butter and niacinamide as these can act as soothing agents and provide essential relief from discomfort.
Hydrating
Face serums are an invaluable hydration booster, offering your skin essential hydration during a dry day. Applying one before applying moisturizer helps seal in moisture and keeps skin feeling supple and comfortable throughout.
Hydrating serums often contain humectants like thermal water and glycerin to draw moisture into your skin, as well as ingredients that improve its ability to retain it such as sodium hyaluronate or vitamin B5. They may also include soothing ingredients that calm sensitive skin such as niacinamide as well as antioxidants to shield it against free radical damage.
If you want to reduce rough patches of uneven skin tone or brown spots, try a hydrating serum containing chemical exfoliants like glycolic acid that can gently resurface your skin for a brighter appearance. However, as these chemicals can sometimes cause irritation (so be cautious when using them and always follow up with moisturizer). Other beneficial ingredients found in such serums include vitamin C (boosts collagen production and decreases fine lines and wrinkles), green tea extract (soothes inflammation), and kojic acid (lightens discolorations) to give your complexion an amazing healthy glow!
Anti-aging
Anti-Aging serums offer powerful ingredients to address common concerns like wrinkles, hyperpigmentation and clogged pores. Look for serums formulated with ingredients like retinol and bakuchiol for anti-aging benefits; brightening ingredients (vitamin C, tranexamic acid or niacinamide for brightening); and hydrators like hyaluronic acid for brightening and hydratation benefits – they have shown proven measurable reduction of fine lines, dark spots and pores as well as increased skin firmness during GH Beauty Lab testing.
This serum features a clinical-grade peptide blended with hyaluronic acid for plumping effects and encapsulated retinol to smooth wrinkles, as well as niacinamide as a skin brightener to reduce large pores, redness, dullness and improve health of your barrier skin. Our tester saw noticeable results within 10 days thanks to the lotion-like texture that blends seamlessly without pilling – proving this is an exceptional value drugstore option with equal effectiveness compared to more expensive options!
Exfoliating
Exfoliating serums offer an alternative to face scrubs that may be over-abrasive and cause damage, using chemicals to gently shed dead cells for brighter complexions. Resurfacing drops such as AHAs or BHAs loosen bonds between cells to gently exfoliate dullness, fade dark spots and discolourations issues according to Hatfield.
Kim suggests selecting an exfoliating serum made with gentle ingredients like glycolic acid and lactic acid to visibly smooth and refine texture on dry and aging skin, such as glycolic acid or lactic acid, and incorporate it into your nighttime skincare regimen so it can work its magic without irritation.
Herbivore offers an AHA serum with high concentrations to address oily and acne-prone skin, featuring ingredients like chamomile and mastic gum for soothing redness and sensitivity, while high percentages of glycolic acid help resurface complexion. In addition, this anti-ageing treatment features anti-oxidant ingredients as well as barrier boosting trio sodium PCA, shea butter and hyaluronic acid for added protection against environmental aggressors.
