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I absolutely love to use serums in my skincare regime and if you want specific results, it’s most probably a good idea to find one that works for your skin type and skin concerns. Whether you want to improve hydration, target lines, wrinkles or dark spots, I have something here for you. Check out the Best Serums for 2022.
Do you need to use a face serum?
Serums are all about addressing specific skin concerns and are usually a lightweight formula with concentrated active ingredients designed to penetrate more deeply into the skin than a moisturiser. I think if there are certain skin concerns you wish to work on, then a moisturiser won’t be enough on its own.
You will see great benefit from layering a serum under your moisturiser when tackling issues such as dullness, fine lines and wrinkles, texture or pigmentation.
Best Serums 2022 for Dry Skin
NIOD Multi-Molecular Hyaluronic Complex
This is an absolutely amazing serum for the delivery multi-depth hydration to the skin. It includes a range of molecular sizes of Hyaluronic Acid, in fact there are a total of 15 forms of HA, HA precursors & an HA support technology, to ensure that skin is hydrated at all levels.
It has a beautiful texture that sinks into the skin effortlessly and you will notice more plumped, juicy skin very quickly.
Read NIOD MMHC2 review.
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Kiehl’s Vital Skin Strengthening Serum
This serum contains Adaptogens which are big in skincare and wellness right now. Adaptogens are clever herbs help with the absorption of nutrients and utilisation of oxygen and help the body adapt to what it needs. They are particularly useful in antiaging formulas.
The texture of this serum is so beautiful. It is instantly quenching and soothing and is great for strengthening the skin barrier and promoting resilience, suppleness and plumpness. I love it because you can fit it into any regime and be sure that it won’t clash with any other active ingredients.
It sits really well under under other serums, oils or moisturisers and is just such a pleasure to use.
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Read the full Kiehl’s Vital Skin Strengthening Serum review.
Best Serums 2022 for Sensitive Skin
La Mer The Concentrate
This icon from La Mer got an upgrade last year and now has added pollution protection.
I always want this in my life because the second I have a skin issue, like redness, soreness or an eczema flare up , I use this and it fixes it. It simply works wonders for me.
It is the most amazing barrier strengthening serum, however, I mainly save it for any localised skin problems. I also use a light layer all over if my skin is feeling sensitive due to environmental factors or if an active or facial treatment has caused any kind of reaction. It soothes and calms extremely quickly.
When I have spoken about The Concentrate on social, lots of people have shared stories about how they rely on it for their Eczema, and if they have a burn, and many see it as a bit of a miracle worker.
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Read the full La Mer The Concentrate review.
Aurelia CBD Super Serum + Probiotics
If you love hydrated glow, you will love this serum!
This formula has a unique blend of hyaluronic acid, CBD and probiotics and is brilliant if you want even and calm looking skin with improved texture and a good dose of glow.
Aurelia’s CBD ingredient is really special because they use pure CBD crystals instead of CBD oil. The CBD is isolated and purified from the female hemp plant, forming crystals, superior to simply using CBD oil which often contains impurities and can be very diluted.
The CBD and probiotic blend is suspended in hyaluronic acid for a massive boost of hydration.
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Read the full Aurelia CBD Super Serum + Probiotics review.
Best Serums 2022 for Combination & Oily Skin
The Ordinary Salicylic Acid Anhydrous Solution
This is a new addition to Deciem’s The Ordinary line-up and I absolutely love it.
The 2% concentration of Salicylic Acid means it’s super effective at decongesting pores and tackling any breakouts, meaning skin looks smoother and pores look smoother.
It also includes a healthy dose of Squalane as a base, which enables the the Salicylic Acid to be released slowly for gentle exfoliation, whilst maintaining optimum hydration levels in the skin. It is fab.
Read The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Anhydrous Solution Review.
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NEWSFLASH! The original The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution is back in an updated formula that ensures the delivery of Salicylic Acid to the outermost layer of the skin, where it’s most beneficial. It launches on 20th January 2022 at Deciem*.
Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum
This is a classic serum that has been consistently updated and upgraded over the years, meaning that it stays in my permanent stash of favourites.
It is super hydrating, amazing on lines, wrinkles and pores, and also brilliant if I feel like there’s a spot coming. It always seems to stop a pimple in its tracks!
You can use it day and night and it layers beautifully under other products. A staple!
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Best Serums 2022 for Lines & Wrinkles
Kiehl’s Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily micro-dose serum
This is one of Kiehl’s latest launches and it’s a fantastic product.
This is a clever Retinol because the formula has been designed to deliver the active ingredient in small doses over time, to avoid overloading the skin. It means that it doesn’t cause any dryness or irritation often associated with retinols.
I have been using this since before Christmas, every night and absolutely love the results. It’s great on lines and I can really see improvement on my crowsfeet.
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Bioeffect EGF Serum
This is one of those serums that I think everyone will see skin improvement with. Bioeffect’s barley-based EGF acts as a signalling protein to communicate with cells and tell them to start repairing.
It has an interesting light oil texture and you literally only need 2 or 3 drops. I love the way it spreads over my skin, instantly hydrating and firming. This is one of my favourite ever serums!
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Best Serums 2022 for Dull Skin
Goldfaden MD Radiance Repair Daily Renewal Serum
This is such a beautiful serum that recently launched from Goldfaden MD. If you love a hydrating glow, you will absolutely adore this.
The texture of this serum is lovely. The formula is packed with ingredients for fortifying, firming and energising the skin, including Meadowfoam Seed Oil, Plant Stem Cells (edelweiss), Baobab Oil (high in Vitamin C), Niacinamide, Vitamin C-rich Raspberry Seed oil and Bakuchiol Extract.
It uses ‘reverse emulsion technology’ to ensure your skin is receiving all the nutrients it needs to fortify and strengthen the natural lipid barrier. It provides a cushiony barrier to protect the skin which is nourishing enough that you could skip moisturiser if you wanted to.
The instant glow makes it completely addictive!
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Strivectin Super C Retinol
This is a serum that contains two of my favourite ingredients, Vitamin C AND Retinol. I used it to the very last drop without any sensitivity or reaction to this special combination of active ingredients.
The vit c is really brightening, the retinol is super smoothing and the formula gives my skin a brilliant and immediate hydration boost. What’s extra special about this is a unique Niacinamide technology – NIA-114 – which builds and protects the skin’s all-important barrier. It ensures there’s no irritation or inflammation and helps maintain the skin and allow it to take advantage of the active ingredients with no downtime. It’s excellent.
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Read the full Strivectin Super C Retinol review.
Best Serums 2022 for Uneven Skin Tone & Texture
Origins Plantscription Multi-Powered Youth Serum
This is another of my top favourites because it is such a brilliant multi-tasker.
It is super hydrating and is also packed with Niacinamide that helps to smooth pores and generally brighten skin tone. It leaves my skin plumped up, super juicy and lines are smoothed and softened. Plus it’s fabulous under makeup.
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Votary Brightening Hyaluronic Serum
This is a another great multi-tasker and it is all about achieving a smooth, even skin tone and boosting radiance. The ingredients works on hyperpigmentation and dehydration at the same time.
It includes Glycolic Acid to exfoliate, Hyaluronic Acid to hydrate, plus Narcissus extract for cell renewal and Bilberry fruit to protect and support skin barrier function.
Neroli flower water tones and resfreshes the skin, whilst helping to tighten pores. It’s doing a lot but all very gently.
Read Votary Brightening Hyaluronic Serum Review.
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Elizabeth Arden PREVAGE Anti-Aging Daily Serum 2.0
This iconic formula was upgraded last year and it is now contains 10 new powerful ingredients to protect and renew the skin.
As well as Arden’s hero antioxidant Idebenone, there’s Vitamin C, a range of Peptides, plus a whole host of ingredients that work on hyperpigmentation, skin stress, detoxification, moisture-boosting and lines and wrinkles.
The instant bonus is that it makes skin immediately more radiant and smooth-looking, so you will want to keep using it.
Read Elizabeth Arden PREVAGE Anti-Aging Daily Serum 2.0 Review.
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Best Luxury Serums for 2022
Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate
I have love this serum for a long time, and last year it got a brilliant upgrade to make it even better!
It now uses ImuGenerationRED and Lifeblood Technology that boosts skin immunity plus a powerhouse blend of antioxidant ingredients. The new formula delivers increased visible radiance to skin in 3 days so if you like quick results, this could be the one for you!
It’s a great one to slot into any skincare regime if you need a boost. I finished my bottle to the very last drop. In fact, a bottle of Ultimune is sold every 7 seconds!
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Sisley Sisleya L’Integral Radiance Anti-Dark Spot Serum
This serum is pretty pricey but it delivers the most amazing radiance that lasts all day. Loads of products give an instant glow, but this glow stays put for hours and hours which is super impressive!
The formula uses a triple pronged approach for renewing the skin. Lansium extract, a new Sisley key ingredient works on dark spots alongside Hexylresorcinol, to fade hyperpigmentation day by day.
There is also a mineral complex designed to brighten and refresh the complexion, while soy peptides combined with Adenosine work on luminosity and smoothness.
Oat extract helps to soothe and comfort the skin. The serum has a beautiful light gel-serum texture that sinks into the skin effortlessly. You can’t feel it but you can really see the glow.
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Kate Somerville Kateceuticals Firming Serum
This is a brilliant serum for really strengthening the skin and boosting collagen production.
It uses a tri-peptide complex to firm, Hyaluronic Acid to intensely hydrate, Nasturtium Flower to plump and Pea Extract to boost radiance.
It has a wonderful texture that works to increase firmness and elasticity with brilliant results for both fine lines and deeper wrinkles.
Read about the KateCeuticals collection.
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Best Budget Serums for 2022
Vichy Mineral 89
This is the most amazing hydrator with a simple ingredients list that will slot in as ‘step zero’ into any skincare regime.
It contains 89% Mineralizing Water combined with Hyaluronic Acid to flood the skin with hydration.
It is a beautifully light and fast absorbing formula which instantly quenches thirsty skin and gives it a lovely plumpness. Great for sensitive skins.
Read Vichy Mineral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster Review.
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The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5
This serum boasts an excellent formulation and uses multi weight Hyaluronic Acid (low, medium and high) to ensure multi-depth hydration while B5 maintains surface hydration.
It instantly plumps the skin and gives it a beautiful dewy look. It is best used as a first step after cleansing.
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CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum
This is a super gentle lightweight serum that provides 24 hour hydration and moisture to the skin.
Within the formula there are 3 Essential Ceramides combined with Hyaluronic Acid, to boost moisture levels and protect the skin barrier. It’s really easy to layer under your other skincare products and can slot into pretty much any routine.
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