Face serums are a key step in any skincare routine. With high concentrations of active ingredients, including hydrating hyaluronic acid, antioxidant vitamin C and E, and anti-aging retinol, serums are the perfect way to revive dull and tired skin. Ahead, we’ve rounded up the eight best face serums for a lit-from-within radiant complexion.
Vinoperfect Radiance Serum, Caudalie
Made with 98 percent natural ingredients, this cult favourite from Caudalie features moisturizing olive squalane and skin-brightening Viniferine – which is 62 times more effective than Vitamin C in evening your skin’s complexion.
$89
Bright Plus Advanced brightening dark spot-targeting serum, Clarins
With the double-oxygenating power of rose myrtle and acerola seed extract, this serum revives dull complexions, while revealing brighter and more-radiant-than-ever-before skin.
$94
Glow Drops, Dr. Barbara Sturm
This complexion-boosting and wrinkle-preventing serum revitalizes tired, dull, and uneven skin for a healthy glow. Made for all skin types, this formula is also vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free.
$66
Vitamin C Youth Boosting Night Serum, Jouviance
Rediscover glowing skin with this super-charged serum. With a high concentration of pure vitamin C, vitamin E, and moisture-rich hyaluronic acid, this formula stimulates collagen production for smoother, brighter and firmer skin.
$65
Banana Bright™ Vitamin C Serum, OleHenriksen
Constantly hydrating the skin’s moisture barrier, this vegan serum is made with 15 percent vitamin C, 5 percent PHAs, and hyaluronic acid. Together, these ingredients improve skin elasticity, boost radiance, and defend against pollution.
$86
GinZing™ Into the Glow Brightening Serum, Origins
Made from pure vitamin C, green coffee bean extract and exfoliating enzymes, this formula evens out complexion, reduces the appearance of pores and, above all, brightens your face up.
$59
C.E.O. Rapid Flash Brightening Serum, Sunday Riley
This fast-absorbing serum is infused with 15 percent vitamin C to fight the appearance of dullness, dark spots, and discoloration, while instantly increasing radiance and luminosity.
$112
Violet-C Brightening Serum, Tatcha
Ideal for all skin types, this brightening serum features 20 percent Vitamin C and 10 percent AHAs to help soften and smooth skin for a more radiant, even-toned complexion.
$109
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