Must Have Monday: 10 of the Best Serums
Welcome to our new weekly feature, Must Have Monday. We are sharing our top ten products of certain categories, starting with essential makeup and skincare items. After fifteen years of reviewing and trialling beauty products, we are going to share our favourite products with you. This week we are sharing our top 10 serums!
Face serums are essential in a skincare routine because they contain high concentrations of active ingredients designed to penetrate deep into the skin to target specific concerns, such as fine lines, acne, or dullness. Unlike moisturisers, which primarily sit on the surface to lock in moisture, serums are lightweight, fast-absorbing liquids that deliver powerful nutrients directly to the skin’s deeper layers.
Our picks:
SkinCeuticals P-TIOX Peptide Serum
A leading serum for reducing fine lines and boosting skin texture. P-TIOX is an advanced peptide anti-wrinkle serum scientifically proven to reduce the appearance of 9 types of wrinkles by up to 20%. This wrinkle modulating serum is formulated with an advanced peptide complex of hexapeptide and dipeptide, to reduce the appearance of key contraction lines.
Lancome Genifique Ultimate Serum
One of my all time favourite serums (which I am currently using) and is one of the most recommended and best selling serums in the world. Lancome’s Génifique Ultimate is an advanced serum that promotes skin repair. By combining Licorice Extract with 90 trillion Beta Glucans per dropper, the Lancome Genifique Ultimate formula calms the skin while working to reduce the appearance of pores and wrinkles. This non-sticky formula is designed to leave skin feeling hydrated and radiant.
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5
A reformulation of one of the most-loved hydration serums, it instantly hydrates and plumps, while smoothing texture and wrinkles. Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 provides instant plumping hydration to give softer, smoother, healthy-looking skin. The lightweight formula replenishes skin’s hydration levels with all-day results, and helps the skin retain moisture to replump dry, dehydrated skin. Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 also promotes skin suppleness and elasticity, while minimising the appearance of fine dry lines.
A firm favourite for overall anti-ageing and radiance. Double Serum is pushing the boundaries of anti-ageing innovation and reinventing itself in a new generation with increased power. Its unique dual formula, made up of 95% naturally-sourced ingredients, combines 22 powerful plant extracts, including the iconic turmeric extract, with 5 new pure active molecules to stimulate the skin’s 5 vital functions. Its unique Skin Defence technology targets the signs of ageing linked to lifestyle-related signs of ageing. Empowered by Provence tall reed extract, it helps strengthen the skin’s resistance to its environment to limit the appearance of ageing.
Alpha-H Vitamin A Serum with 0.5% Retinol
A top choice for accelerating cellular turnover and reducing wrinkles. The Alpha-H Vitamin A 0.5% Serum is an antioxidant serum that renews skin, exfoliates and hydrates. Ideal for those who have not pre-conditioned their skin with AHAs or other retinol, this serum helps improve the appearance of dark spots, fine lines and wrinkles. With an array of anti-aging benefits as well as being suitable for acne-prone skin concerns, retinol is an essential ingredient for every skincare routine.
Clinique Moisture Surge Active Glow Serum
A first-ever serum from Clinique’s most-loved Moisture Surge collection (which I am a HUGE fan of). Formulated with powerful actives, it exfoliates; proven to promote skin’s natural cell turnover to reveal fresher, smoother skin, and to assist in other ingredients absorbing more easily making them more effective. Along with hydrating and brightening components to hydrate, plump and boosts your skins glow. Clinically proven. Dermatologist tested. Safe for sensitive skin. Allergy tested. 100% fragrance free. Tested on all skin tones.
La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Niacinamide Serum
Highly effective for treating dark spots and pigmentation. La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Serum is a specialized, dermatologist-developed serum designed to reduce persistent dark spots, post-acne marks, and sun spots on all skin tones. Formulated with 10% Niacinamide and the new, patented ingredient Melasyl™, it targets pigmentation by gently encouraging surface cell renewal.
Dermalogica Circular Hydration Serum
Isn’t a circle beautiful? Maybe the most beautiful shape in nature! Dermalogica knows it – and so does your skin. Dermalogica isn’t just content to hydrate your skin in the moment, it wants to ensure the full cycle from hydration production through to water loss is in perfect synergy – and that’s where Dermalogica Circular Hydration Serum comes in. This hydration serum takes a three-staged ‘circular’ approach to lock in hydration and promote barrier protection, deliver natural hydration, and stimulate hydration from within.
ASAP Super B Complex
A high-concentration, Australian-made niacinamide serum to boost radiance.
Skinstitut Expert Reset Skin-Firming Peptide Serum
Expert Reset Skin-Firming Peptide Serum is a clinically proven serum for skin in need of transformation. Boasting an easily absorbed texture that quickly makes its way to where it’s needed most, tackling the signs of premature ageing.
What is your favourite serum?
