Serums are more than just a beauty fad, and people have this product included in their routine for a good reason. They’re lightweight, fast-absorbing, and made up of smaller molecules that penetrate deeply into the skin. Serums are packed with concentrated ingredients that are potent enough to target your specific beauty woes and achieve game-changing results.
If you already know which beauty concerns you want to address, then the next step is to find the perfect serum for you. Take a look at these suggestions below—they might just work wonders for your skin.
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Check out these face serums that can solve your skincare woes:
Midnight Recovery Concentrate (P1,590/15ml, P2,950/30ml) from Kiehl’s
This nighttime facial oil from Kiehl's is great if you want to look well-rested even after pulling an all-nighter. It can help repair the skin thanks to its distilled botanicals and essential oils like lavender and primrose. Its ingredients are 99.8% naturally derived and formulated without parabens, too!
Available online.
Peptide Renewal Serum (P3,216) from Mario Badescu
For damaged, sensitive skin, this peptide renewal serum from Mario Badescu can work wonders. It's an ultra-rich serum with botanicals like sage, green tea, and willow bark to help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and to improve your skin's texture and firmness, as well as aloe vera and chamomile for moisturizing your skin.
Available on Sephora.ph.
Regenerating Serum (P17,200) from La Mer
Those who want to address anti-aging concerns can turn to this rich serum from La Mer. It comes with La Mer's Metabolic Ferment and an extra dose of Miracle Broth to help boost your skin's natural collagen. It's also good for any skin type!
Available at Rustan’s The Beauty Source.
Total Matteness Oil-Free, Mattifying Pore Eraser (P2,295) from Philosophy
This serum from Philosophy is recommended if you want tighter, less visible pores. The brand itself phrases it, "watch pores pull a disappearing act" and who wouldn't want that, right? The serum contains natural bamboo extract to help absorb excess oil and control shine—you can also try applying this before your foundation in lieu of a pore-refining primer for a mattifying effect.
Available online.
Drops of Light Pure Healthy Brightening Serum (P1,995) from The Body Shop
With a name like that, you'd most likely expect a brighter, more radiant complexion. This fast-absorbing and non-sticky serum from The Body Shop promises to solve your skin imperfections and brighten your skin in four weeks of usage. Its two main ingredients are red algae extract and vitamin C, which are both known for its brightening properties.
Available online.
Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II (P6,000) from Estée Lauder
This serum from Estée Lauder can help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and bring back lost radiance. Its Exclusive ChronoluxCB™ Technology aids in reducing key signs of aging like dryness, dullness, and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It's a bit on the expensive side, though you'll only need two drops of the product at most for each nightly application!
Available at Rustan’s The Beauty Source.
Daily Reviving Concentrate (P2,950) from Kiehl’s
If you're looking for a lightweight serum that's ideal to apply before putting on makeup, Kiehl's Daily Reviving Concentrate might be up your alley. This serum will keep your face radiant with its antioxidant properties, thanks to its blend of natural oils like ginger root and sunflower. Pro tip: Use this serum in the day and pair it with the Midnight Recovery Concentrate come nighttime.
Available online.
Snail Bee High Content Essence (P1,050) from Benton
This serum from Benton is one of the brand's bestsellers and is recommended for acne-prone skin. If you're curious about the name, yes, it has 90% snail mucin extract, which has plenty of benefits for the skin like hydration and lightening of acne scars. Aside from that popular K-Beauty ingredient, this serum's formula also has bee venom and niacinamide, which both help in collagen production.
Available online.
White Seed Brightening Serum (P1,495) from The Face Shop
Have you always wanted to achieve that dewy glow? This brightening serum from The Face Shop might just be what you need to nail that dream complexion. It has white seed complex for a radiant glow and hexylresorcinol, which is said to have a whitening effect that’s a thousand times more effective than vitamin C.
Available on BeautyMNL.
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% (P740) from The Ordinary
For those with blemishes, this serum from The Ordinary might be a good addition to your skincare routine. This product comes with a high concentration of niacinamide, also known as vitamin B3, which helps reduce the appearance of blemishes and combat clogged skin; zinc helps in regulating sebum production.
Available on BeautyMNL.