Luxe skin creams are often credited for amazing anti-aging results, but the real powerhouse behind a good routine oftentimes lays in your serum of choice. The reason? Serums are super lightweight, allowing those youth-boosting active ingredients to penetrate your skin much deeper than a cream would. Ahead, our top serum choices that won’t require a layer of pricey moisturizer in order to ensure younger-looking skin.
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Trufora Night Serum 85 ($50)
This patent-pending, full-spectrum, retinol-alternative formula rejuvenates and normalizes skin while providing intense hydration without irritation. With ingredients like Sytenol A and botaniceutical NI-peptide, this night serum works to reverse seven visible signs of aging while you sleep.
Le Métier de Beauté Peau Vierge Anti-Aging Complexe SPF 18 ($125)
It only takes seven days to notice a major improvement in the skin’s texture and appearance after using this serum. Infused with TPM technology, retinol and hyaluronic acid, this product helps to reverse pigmentation, hydrate the skin and smooth lines for a more youthful look.
StriVectin Active Infusion Youth Serum ($89)
This multitasking serum delivers an on-demand release of Pure NIA Spheres—patented NIA-114 technology in a super concentrated form—to diminish the look of wrinkles. With each pump, the spheres burst and release a dose of NIA-114 into the potent suspension liquid to amplify its collagen and elastin-enhancing tripeptides. Skin will feel softer and visibly firmer after every use.
Asmait Adore Rejuvenating Bio Peptide Serum ($140)
As an all-inclusive formula with an infusion of tripeptide-10 and -1 within it, this product restores youth back to aging skin. The blend of peptides acts as a five-minute facial, improving wrinkles and restoring firmness in the skin, making it the perfect serum for busy women on the go.
Airelle Skincare Age-Defying Facial Serum ($158)
DefenAge Skincare 8-in-1 BioSerum ($220)
Consider this product an advanced “smart” formula that delivers results equal to those of eight serums. How, you ask? It’s infused with the highest possible amount of Age-Repair Defensins (the brand’s patent-pending, exclusive ingredient) to promote a younger-acting complexion no matter your skin type, age or ethnicity.
Skin Inc. Pure Serum-Mist ($55)
Reverse dryness and boost your skin care routine with a spritz of this highly effective serum. Hyaluronic acid and Japanese Onsen water work together to immediately moisturize, brighten and calm the skin with every application.