I’ll make a naughty confession here – I don’t use moisturiser much. After cleansing my face, I usually massage a few drops of serum into my skin without following through with any other products.
Why? Well in my opinion, a super-charged serum is enough for my skin… and it works for me. Serums are loaded with lots of good nutrients that work hard to fix up my skin woes, and are airy light in texture. Read on for the top new serums that have just hit the market – I promise you’ll love them.
Best For Wrinkles
Meet La Prairie’s latest serum, which gets an A+ for multi-tasking. Filled with anti-wrinkle peptides, the serum penetrates deep into the skin and effectively reduces the depth of fine lines. On top of that, it’ll target pigmentation like age spots and freckles, even out skin tone, minimise the look of pores, and smooth out uneven texture. Don’t be scared away by its steep price-tag, you only need one pump for your face and neck, so it’ll last you yonks. Go on, #treatyoself. Try La Prairie Anti-Aging Rapid Response Booster, $335
Best For Dark Circles
Now I get that you might not have dark circles all around your face (unless you haven’t slept for 6 years) but this serum by Skin Inc effectively targets the under-eye area, and can fix up other kinds of darkness like pigmentation. I love how pretty this serum looks in its dropper bottle – the vitamin A is protected by seaweed capsules and suspended in a light gel serum, and they burst when you apply them to your face. Try Skin Inc Vitamin A Serum, from $62
Best For Brightening
My eyes almost popped out of my head when I saw this product. Vitamin C is best known for its brightening properties, and this serum is absolutely bursting with the goodness, along with other powerful antioxidants to fight the signs of ageing. Think of it as a Berocca for your face – it’ll illuminate your skin overnight, and bring out that much-desired glow from within. Try Obagi Professional-C Serum 20% Strength, $99
Best For Improving Elasticity
There’s no brand that brings out prescriptive and easy to understand skincare products like Ultraceuticals. Their new-improved serum is one that helps to fix saggy skin by stimulating collagen production, which is really important for areas around the eyes, mouth and jawline. It doesn’t smell particularly fancy, but I guess that’s part of the appeal… you just know it works. Try Ultraceuticals C10+ Firming Serum, $98
Best For Cancelling Out Redness
This lightweight serum is perfect for those with sensitive skin. One of the key ingredients is calendula, which is effective in treating cuts, sores, and can minimise scarring. Teamed together with green tea, this product helps to reduce inflammation and flare-ups, which shows up as redness on the face. The best bit? It’s fragrance and essential oil free. Try Trilogy Very Gentle Calming Serum, $42.95
What’s your favourite serum of all time and why? Tell us in the comments below.
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