When it comes to face serums, there are so many to choose from. If you have been doing your research, you would have read all about Hyaluronic acid serums, vitamin C serums, tremella mushrooms, niacinamide serums, brightening serums… and the list goes on. So how do we know which are the best serums for our skin, and our skin conditions? Every skin is unique and often needs a personal blend of serums customised exactly to suit. I want to help and make it simple for you. Read on to discover our top picks for a number of skin concerns to help make your choice super easy.
Best for Anti-ageing
Aspect Extreme C 20 is a powerful serum that contains an abundance of glow-getting ingredients including vitamins, peptides and antioxidants. Perfect for ageing skin concerns this serum contains the hero ingredient Vitamin C, an oil-soluble antioxidant that is pH neutral that helps to illuminate, protect and visibly brighten skin.
BENEFITS:
• Anti-ageing
• Calming
• Antioxidant
• Brightening
• Hydrating
• Reduces Flushing
To Use: Dispense 1 pump and apply to skin after cleansing. A tightening sensation may be felt shortly after application.
Best for Hydrating
PCA Skin Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Serum is a smoothing blend of ingredients that provides deep, long-lasting hydration on three levels: on the surface, deeper in the skin and by increasing the skin’s own hyaluronic acid production.
BENEFITS
• Instant hydration and smoothing on the surface of the skin
•Deeper hydration and fine line reduction with the addition of hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid after cleansing.
To Use: Apply to the entire face and neck in the morning and evening for maximum skin hydration and plumping.
Best for Pigmentation
Osmosis MD Perfection Pigment Corrector is a gentle and effective brightening serum complex designed to exfoliate and protect the skin while inhibiting multiple pathways of melanin production resulting in a more even, radiant skin tone.
BENEFITS
- Brightens the skin by controlling the formation and dispersion of melanin.
- Uses potent levels of tyrosinase inhibitors to refine and strengthen the skin’s antioxidant defense.
- Normalizes sebum activity and improves skin tone and texture.
- Delivery systems further advance ingredients to target the source of pigment formation.
To Use:
- First, apply 1 pump of product from the copper pump and massage it into the skin.
- Then, apply 1 pump of product from the pearlized pump and massage it into the skin.
- Spray the pigmented area with Boost or Infuse and massage into the skin to activate the delivery system
Best for Brightening
Skin Matrix IQ Serum takes Vitamin B and Vitamin C Serums to a whole new level these 2 power-houses of Vitamins deliver so much goodness in this one serum it is almost too good to be true. Niaciniamide is also known as Vitamin B3 is an amazing multi-tasker and has a lot of benefits for your skin. It helps reduce wrinkles, reduce uneven skin tone, help heal acne and reduces hyperpigmentation.
Benefits
• It Contains Mega Doses of Vitamin B (Niacinamide Vitamin B3), and Vitamin C which are effective ingredients that target ageing, pigmentation, capillary damage (redness, rosacea), sensitivity, sun damage & scarring.
• Contains proteins required by the skin to produce collagen and elastin and give the skin a more youthful appearance.
• An effective anti-ageing serum that does not contain Vitamin A, meaning you can use it morning and night and can use it whilst pregnant and lactating.
• Contains Hyaluronic Acid which is a great skin hydrator, that smooths the skin's surface, reduces fine lines and calms irritated skin.
• Contains an oil soluble form of Vitamin C that penetrates and is absorbed into the skin more effectively than other forms of Vitamin C. It is also a highly stable form of Vitamin C, unlike L-Ascorbic acid which oxidises very quickly. This C will not oxidize meaning longer shelf life and more results for you!• Contains no acids, it is gentle on the skin, a luscious silky texture.
To Use: Apply after cleansing morning and night
Best of Acne
Eco Tan Serum of Clear is an all natural, potent serum that targets congestion and blemishes for a clear complexion. Every ingredient is active, in other words, it has a high-functioning purpose to consciously clear your skin.
Serum of Clear penetrates deep into the pores, keeping them clean and unclogged. Helps control oil production in the skin as well as fading spots and creating an even skin tone.
To Use: SHAKE WELL. Apply to clean, dry skin every morning and/or night on the face and neck.
Best for Anti-red and sensitive skin
Osmosis MD Rescue Epidermal Repair Serum is suitable for ALL skin types. Especially ideal for blemish-prone and pigmented skin types. And skin conditions such as Rosacea and Acne. Osmosis Rescue serum contains a revolutionary, patented new ingredient that combines modern technology and an ancient Oriental herb. Drastically enhance the texture, tone, and overall health of your skin with this revolutionary repair serum.
BENEFITS
• Patented anti-inflammatory properties boost skin’s immunity
• Repairs age spots, skin texture, and enlarged pores
• Calms inflammation, redness and clears blemishes
• Heals Rosacea
•Clears acne
• Slows signs of aging
To Use: 1-2 pumps on clean skin in the morning and evening. Follow with additional serum(s) and moisturizer if needed.
Best Budget-friendly face serum
The Hemp Drop Tremella + Snowflake Face and Eye Serum is the ultimate skin hydration, firming, calming and fine-line relaxer. Tremella Mushroom is nature's alternative to hyaluronic acid, immersing skin with deep hydration. It's ability to absorb deep into the skin works to enhance skin elasticity and helps plump & smooth out fine lines and wrinkles. Even better, Tremella also has an incredible ability to break down free radicals - which prevents fine lines and wrinkles from forming in the first place! Date Seed Extract lightens dark circles whilst Snowflake softens fine lines and evens skin tone. Pentavitin provides long-lasting hydration and skin barrier repair. Anti-inflammitory ingredients work with antioxidants to bring the skin back to a state of balance, suppleness, and radiance.
To Use: Apply to the skin after cleansing AM/PM. Follow with your moisturiser.
Now you have all the information you are needing to start your skincare journey. Remember to apply your serums underneath your chosen moisturisers and be sure to protect your skin throughout the day with your sun protection.
Happy serum applying!
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