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These Hydrating Serums Are Like A Glass Of Water For Your Face

These Hydrating Serums Are Like A Glass Of Water For Your Face
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By Erin Lukas · Updated October 26, 2020
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This article originally appeared on InStyle.

Now that spring is officially here we’re ecstatic that the year’s coldest days are behind us, but we’re not so enthused about the state that winter has left our complexions in.

If your skin is dry, flaky, and chapped from the polar vortex, an ultra-hydrating serum is the ultimate treat for your weather-worn complexion.

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Since hydrated skin, is ultimately happy skin, we’ve rounded up our favorite moisturizing formulas for replenishing your complexion. Go on; let your skin drink up the following seven hydrating serums.

01
VICHY AQUALIA THERMAL SERUM

When it comes to following a proper skincare routine, the application is just as important as the actual product you’re slathering on. Vichy’s serum is equipped with Dynamic Hydration technology, which guarantees an even application to all areas of the fa

These Hydrating Serums Are Like A Glass Of Water For Your Face
available at Target $37 VICHY AQUALIA THERMAL SERUM
02
CLARINS HYDRA-ESSENTIEL RICH BI-PHRASE SERUM

Frigid, whipping winds can leave complexions feeling tight and raw. This lightweight formula instantly soothes seasonal dryness and irritation.

These Hydrating Serums Are Like A Glass Of Water For Your Face
available at Sephora $59 CLARINS HYDRA-ESSENTIEL RICH BI-PHRASE SERUM
03
DRUNK ELEPHANT B-HYDRA INTENSIVE HYDRATION GEL

Consider Drunk Elephant’s serum the equivalent of taking a dip in a pool for your skin. Its pro-vitamin B5 and pineapple ceramide base replenishes dry skin while improving its texture and tone.

These Hydrating Serums Are Like A Glass Of Water For Your Face
available at Sephora $52 DRUNK ELEPHANT B-HYDRA INTENSIVE HYDRATION GEL
04
THE ORDINARY HYALURONIC ACID 2% + B5
Despite what its name suggests, there’s nothing average about The Ordinary’s serum. Its packed with three forms of hyaluronic acid to hydrate all layers of the skin, along with vitamin B5 to seal it all in on the surface level.
These Hydrating Serums Are Like A Glass Of Water For Your Face
05
KATE SOMERVILLE QUENCH OIL FREE HYDRATING FACE SERUM

Kate Somerville’s bottle moisturizes, minimizes fine lines and wrinkles, and leaves complexions with an allover glow. What’s not to love?

These Hydrating Serums Are Like A Glass Of Water For Your Face
available at Sephora $75 KATE SOMERVILLE QUENCH OIL FREE HYDRATING FACE SERUM
06
PETER THOMAS ROTH WATER DRENCH HYALURONIC CLOUD SERUM

You could give your complexion a drink or you could drench it. If you want to go with the latter to give your skin the ultimate moisture boost, look no furher than Peter Thomas Roth’s newest serum. Its infused with 75-percent hyaluronic acid complex to keep skin hydrated by attracting up to 1,000 times its weight in water from moisture in the atmosphere. Impressive, to say the least.

These Hydrating Serums Are Like A Glass Of Water For Your Face
available at Sephora $65 PETER THOMAS ROTH WATER DRENCH HYALURONIC CLOUD SERUM
07
NEUTROGENA HYDRO BOOST HYDRATING SERUM

Give your complexion a tall glass of cold water by applying Neutrogena’s skin-quenching serum.

These Hydrating Serums Are Like A Glass Of Water For Your Face
available at Target $16 NEUTROGENA HYDRO BOOST HYDRATING SERUM