In beauty, there’s nothing we chase after more than that coveted glow. Thankfully, there’s a myriad of skincare options in the market to help bestow our complexions with an ethereal radiance. Perhaps the easiest way to achieve that is by incorporating a booster serum into your daily skincare routine.
Lighter than moisturisers, serums are often packed with high concentrations of active ingredients. They play nice with your existing eye cream and moisturiser, and they’ll take care of all your skin woes. With great power comes great responsibility a pretty hefty price tag, but that isn’t always the case. Consider these shots of serum that promise your skin a brighter future.
Erborian Seve de Bamboo Serum
If your skin is in need of moisture but you don’t want it to look too dewy, reach for Erborian’s Seve de Bamboo Serum. For centuries, bamboo has been a part of Korean skincare thanks to its incredible moisturising benefits. But what you probably didn’t know is that it can also reduce the appearance of large pores as it plumps up and energises your skin. You don’t have to worry about that sheen – this one hydrates and absorbs excess sebum all day long.
$66, available at Sephora.
Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate
Though its name suggests that it should be used in your evening skincare routine, you can also add a couple drops of Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate into your daytime moisturiser for an extra boost of moisture. The featherlight blend of natural oils include evening primrose, squalane, and lavender that helps to restore and replenish hydration levels for smoother, healthier skin. Those with sensitive skin may want to try another serum as lavender oil could irritate and aggravate gentler skin types.
$80, available at Kiehl’s stores.
Paula’s Choice RESIST 10% Niacinamide Booster
Those who struggle with larger pores, uneven skin tone, and signs of aging will be pleased to know that this product exists. This water-light booster serum by Paula’s Choice was practically made to address those issues. It features niacinamide (vitamin B3), which is an effective ingredient that stimulates skin cells to produce more collagen and ceramides to restore the skin’s elasticity and moisture levels, while reducing the appearance of gaping pores and wrinkles.
$61, available on paulaschoice.sg.
Philosophy Time in a Bottle 100% In-Control Resist Renew Repair Serum
Philosophy’s Time in a Bottle is an anti-ageing serum you can actually mix yourself, so this ought to satisfy your inner chemist. Pour the entire activator vial into the serum, fasten the pump to the bottle and shake well for 20 seconds. It contains red grape ferment and a potent formulation of vitamin C to help neutralise free radicals as it protects the skin from damage. You can expect to see brighter, healthier skin day after day.
$115, available at Sephora and Philosophy counters.
Pixi Overnight Glow Serum
Pixi’s Overnight Glow Serum is an innovative exfoliating treatment that has 10% glycolic acid to help transform your skin as you slumber. The silky serum gently sloughs off dead cells on the skin’s surface to reveal healthier skin beneath. Glycolic acid treatments have the ability to reduce the visibility of dark spots, and you won’t have to worry about any redness from the exfoliation process – there’s aloe vera and cucumber to calm and hydrate your complexion.
$39, available on sephora.sg.
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