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10 Face Serums That Target Different Skin Care Needs

From dullness and dryness to anti-aging, there's a serum for your skin concerns.
10 Face Serums That Target Different Skin Care Needs
By Shalwah Evans · Updated December 6, 2020
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In a quest to look forever 21 I will try any face serum you put in front of me. They’re easy to use, they’re typically unfussy, and they tend to be lighter than moisturizers and creams. So I keep a face serum in my medicine cabinet, in my desk drawer, and on my radar. And because my skin is as complicated as that “Striking Vipers” episode of Black Mirror, I have to vary my serums to address my different needs.

Thankfully many of the serums out today target multiple skin concerns. But for the gal who doesn’t need skin brightening but maybe needs to work on wrinkles, or the lady who hasn’t seen a single facial line but wants to firm, we’ve got ten serums to try right now that tout ten different beauty benefits.

Disclaimer: usage may result in healthier looking skin, compliments, and excessive smiling. You’ve been warned.

01
Ao Skincare Peak Strength AM Serum Shot
If your skin is losing elasticity, this serum from Ao Skincare will be your best friend in replenishing it.
10 Face Serums That Target Different Skin Care Needs
Ao Skincare
available at Ao Skincare $85 Shop Now
02
Urban Skin Rx Super C Brightening Serum
If it’s packed with Vitamin C I’m here for it. This brightening serum from Urban Skin Rx is like a miracle in a bottle for glowing and toning.
10 Face Serums That Target Different Skin Care Needs
Urban Skin Rx
available at Urban Skin Rx $58 Shop Now
03
Fresh Umbrian Clay Mattifying Serum
This serum, like the brand name, feels so fresh. It helps minimize pores while it minimizes shine and keeps skin oil-free.
10 Face Serums That Target Different Skin Care Needs
Fresh
available at Sephora $38 Shop Now
04
InstaNatural Niacinamide Serum
Go for this InstaNatural serum when you need to hydrate your skin and help strengthen the skin barrier to stave off breakouts.
10 Face Serums That Target Different Skin Care Needs
InstaNatural
available at InstaNatural $18 Shop Now
05
DNA Skin Institute Supernatural Vitamin A Serum
This DNA serum is an exfoliator that works towards longterm benefits of turning over skin cells quickly for younger looking skin.
10 Face Serums That Target Different Skin Care Needs
DNA Skin Institute
available at DNA Skin Institute $62 Shop Now
06
PRAI Glycolic Serum
This glycolic serum from PRAI has been keeping my face blemish free. Paired with the glycolic cream, it’s the perfect pair if you have acne prone skin.
10 Face Serums That Target Different Skin Care Needs
PRAI
available at PRAI $50 Shop Now
07
Joanna Vargas Daily Serum
Our assistant fashion editor swore by this Joanna Vargas serum to help with her hyperpigmentation. It’s one of her favorite beauty items to date.
10 Face Serums That Target Different Skin Care Needs
Joanna Vargas
available at Dermstore $85 Shop Now
08
Saint Jane Luxury Beauty Serum
I know this serum by Saint Jane is a bit of a splurge for some, but if you’re a lover of CBD and how it calms irritable skin, then you’ll shell out the coins.
10 Face Serums That Target Different Skin Care Needs
Saint Jane
available at Sephora $125 Shop Now
09
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Serum
Olay is always a go-to for fighting wrinkles and for firming, and this serum is no exception to their exceptional line-up.
10 Face Serums That Target Different Skin Care Needs
Olay
available at Ulta Beauty $29 Shop Now
10
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
This Peach & Lily serum is perfect for smoothing out skin texture when pesky irritation bumps pop up and pimples leave raised scars.
10 Face Serums That Target Different Skin Care Needs
Peach & Lily
available at Ulta Beauty $39 Shop Now
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