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The best face serums make it easy to get in your daily dose of potent, performance-focused actives.
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Shout out to glycerin, which gives it hydrating abilities, too.
Every time I stray, my hyperpigmentation rises up to let me know I made a grave mistake.
This antioxidant also has hydrating properties, which the brand enhances with glycerin.
Allureexecutive beauty director Jenny Bailly applying the SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic
The texture is slightly sticky but hydrating my skin with a toner beforehand mitigates that.
The results speak for themselves!
Marie Veronique’s C+E+Ferulic Serum makes that extra step a pleasure and something I genuinely look forward to.
Allureshopping market editor Angela Trakoshis applying the Dr. Loretta Vitamin C Repair Serum
As such, TNS Advanced+ is a top-tier pick formature skin.
Though the brand claims this formula is sensitive skin-friendly, it does contain fragrances.
The combination of retinol and its derivatives makes this a good option for those still dealing with breakouts.
Allureassociate editor Annie Blay applying the Kiehl’s Ultra Pure High-Potency Serum 5.0% Niacinamide
applying a layer of moisturizer beforeandafter retinol to help your skin better tolerate the ingredient).
<y cranky skin had no (and I truly mean zero!)
issuesno redness or irritationafter using the Sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum, she explains.
Alluresenior news editor Nicola Dall’Asen applying the Doft New York Vitamin Antioxidant Renewal Serum
I simply followed the sandwich technique every other night since I first received my preview bottle of A+.
This water- andfragrance-freeformula is so much more than just a soother.
Try it after laser resurfacing, microneedling, or IPL to seriously calm your skin.
Allurecommerce producer Sarah Hoffmann applying the Marie Veronique Vitamins C + E + Ferulic Serum
“Serums are the new moisturizers,” New York City-based board-certified dermatologistEllen Marmur, MD, tellsAllure.
“They are perfect for layeringlike a primer on clean skin before makeup or sunscreen.”
When should I use my serum in my routine?
“Then a moisturizer goes on top to lock in the moisture and to repair the skin barrier.”
Can I use multiple serums at once?
What can’t be mixed?
As for bad combinations?
“I find the combination can be too drying and irritating to the skin.”
Dr. Desai also warned against usingbenzoyl peroxidewith actives you might find in your serum.
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