Serum POWER
LET YOUR SKIN SOAK IN THE GOODNESS OF THESE CONCENTRATED FORMULAS
1. BEST SENSITIVE SKIN NOURISHER Dragon’s Blood Sculpting Gel, $139, Rodial
This gel, which contains dragon’s blood, an ingredient sourced from the red sap of the sangre drago tree, glides on smoothly and soothes irritated skin. Of note is the skin plumping effects. Skin feels considerably tauter and firmer upon use, no surprise as dragon’s blood is said to work by forming a skin-like film around the face.
2. ESSENTIAL ANTI-AGING SOLUTION FOR MATURE SKIN Absolue Precious Essence Sublime Regenerating OleoSerum, $360, Lancôme
Dry skin will benefit from the regenerative effects of this rich rose-scented serum. Active ingredients like a patented molecule derived from Xylose, a sugar extracted from beech, birch fibres and bark, rejuvenate skin. Upon application, skin looks visibly smoother.
3. MOST REGENERATIVE ANTI-AGING SERUM Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate, $130, Lancôme
Skin is refined to the point where pores are almost unnoticeable.The innovative product also reduces other obvious signs of aging like crow’s feet and laugh lines.The self-loading dropper makes application a breeze as a single dose has sufficient serum for the entire face—a little goes a long way.
4. BEST BRIGHTENING BUY Le Blanc Intensive Night Whitening Treatment, $415, Chanel
This easily absorbed night treatment works as you sleep to repair damage caused by UVA radiation and the environment. Ingredients include a patented active ingredient called the TXCTM, or Tranexamic acid cetyl ester, molecule. Skin appears smoother and the appearance of dark sports is reduced.
5. BEST DETOXIFYING SERUM One Essential Super Skin Boosting Super Serum, $195 for 50ml, Dior
The light texture and mild floral scent make using this power-packed serum a pleasure. It has 21 active ingredients to aid in detoxifying skin and reducing the effects of pollution. As a result, dull skin becomes a problem of the past as new fresh skin emerges.
6. BEST FIRMING ANTI-AGING SERUM Quercetin & Oak Antiwrinkle & Firming Face Serum, $95, Korres
This non-sticky formula refreshes and plumps up skin at the same time. Fine lines
appear less visible.The highly effective ingredient in it is Quercetin, a flavonoid which
activates proteasome to slow down aging.
7. BEST PLANT-BASED
ANTI-AGING SERUM Double Serum, $118, Clarins
Twenty plant extracts, from organic quinoa and green tea extract to organic green banana extract, thyme and bocoa work to protect, moisturise and
regenerating the skin in this special formula.
8. BEST HYDRATING RADIANCE BOOSTER Snowise EX Whitening Serum,
$268, Sulwhasoo
Brighten and plump up your skin with just one product.The Korean herb-infused serum has a moisturising effect and Snowise Tri-White Complex
to boost circulation for a more glowing complexion. Its non-sticky texture and delightful
herbal scent are plusses too.
9. BEST ANTI-AGING SERUM WITH
ANTIOXIDANTS AGE Smart Multivitamin Power
Serum, $140, Dermalogica
The silky smooth texture of this product makes it both a great serum and a face primer—moisturiser
glides on easily on top of it. It fights fine lines and other signs of aging with microencapsulated vitamins A, C and E, and a skin strengthening protein peptide.
10. MOST EFFECTIVE OVERNIGHT
YOUTH ENHANCER Ceramide Capsules Daily Youth Restoring Serum, $139,
Elizabeth Arden
One of Elizabeth Arden’s most famous products, this fragrance-free serum delivers on its
promise of more youthful complexion. Skin feels silky soft and looks more radiant after several uses.
It is also chock full of antioxidants and retinoids which help to repair damaged skin.
11. BEST SKIN BOOSTER S9.8 Skin Superfood Red Algae,
$214, Sloane Inc.
Said to be the world’s most powerful antioxidant, Astaxanthin is the star ingredient
in this product. And power-packed it is— skin becomes visibly suppler and more radiant
within just days of using this gel-serum.
12. MOST EASILY ABSORBED SERUM Collagen Essence, $198, DrGL
Pat this lightweight serum onto your skin and it is absorbed almost instantly.This collagen-rich
product hydrates well too, as the hyaluronic acid used in it is able to hold up to 1,000 times its own
weight in water. Skin feels suppler and firmer.