Serums are a great addition to our skincare routine because they have the ability to deliver concentrated skincare ingredient blends deep into our skin. Serums are made so their molecules can travel deeper into our skin than a moisturizer or facial oil. So if you’re looking for something to give your skin more effective results or looking for a product to add some “oomph” to your skincare routine, a serum could be it.

scrub me secret: I find that sometimes those with oily skin types are afraid of using a moisturizer for fear of clogging the pores. While there are so many amazing non-pore clogging facial moisturizers the feel of a product like this can still be really off-putting for those of you with oily skin. I would recommend a hydrating serum instead of a moisturizer to someone that wanted something extremely lightweight. The Josh Rosebrook hydration concentrate I list below is a fabulous option.

These serums I’ve recommended are products I think would provide benefits for any type of skin. I chose these products based on their ingredient blends. In my experience and research, I’ve found that each of these serums is free from skin-damaging, sensitizing, or irritating ingredients. These serums contain ingredients that play a role in improving overall skin health and appearance. If you’re new to serums or thinking of adding a new one to your routine I would definitely recommend one of these!

scrub me secret: I am not paid by any companies to recommend or talk about skincare products. All products I recommend are because I personally like them as an esthetician and would recommend them to my own clients.

scrub me secret: When choosing a skincare product I look more-so at the ingredients list rather than the price point of the item. Serums contain high-quality ingredients and are hard to formulate so many of them end up having a higher price but every once in and while I will find a really effective serum with great ingredients at a low price point. In my blog post “My favorite items under $30” I list other affordable skincare products.

scrub me secret: I love this vitamin C serum so much that I have been using it on myself for 12 years! I use it mostly every morning and it really contributes for my overall clear complexion and helps prevent aging.

scrub me secret: half my serums I recommend in this blog post have hydration properties. That’s because I find that all skin types benefit from water-based hydration. it helps keep the barrier balanced, plump, and functioning correctly.

When adding new products to your skincare routine I always like to remember and remind my clients that less is more. I suggest starting off with just one or two new products; I don’t recommend introducing your skin to a bunch of new items all at once.

So now that you’ve chosen what serum to add to your skincare routine what’s the next step? Make sure you’re getting the most out of your product by layering all your skincare items (cleanser, toner, exfoliant, serum...) in the correct order. Read my blog post “Skin care layering - the proper order to apply your skincare.” for a step-by-step of the proper order for your skincare routine.