Best serum products
Serums ranked by active ingredient strength and formulation quality. Vitamin C, retinol, niacinamide, peptides — all scored transparently.
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Best Serums with Niacinamide
Serums featuring niacinamide as a headline active. Ranked by INCI position and complementary ingredients for pore refinement, oil control, and barrier support.
Best Serums with Peptides
Serums with peptides (Matrixyl, copper peptides, palmitoyl tripeptide) as key actives. Ranked by peptide diversity, INCI position, and anti-aging support ingredients.
Best Serums with Retinol
Serums featuring retinol or retinoid derivatives as a key active. Ranked by retinoid position in the INCI list, delivery system, and supporting ingredients.
Best Serums with Vitamin C
Serums with vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid, ascorbyl glucoside, and derivatives) positioned as a key active. Ranked by form, stability, and INCI position.
K-Beauty Serums
Korean serums and ampoules ranked by active ingredient strength. Snail mucin, galactomyces, propolis — all scored.
Niacinamide Serums
The best niacinamide serums ranked by concentration positioning and supporting ingredient quality. A versatile active for pores, oil control, and barrier support.
Peptide Serums
Peptide serums ranked by active ingredient strength and formulation quality. Matrixyl, copper peptides, and signal peptides — decoded from the INCI list.
Retinol Serums
Retinol and retinoid serums ranked by active strength, delivery system, and irritation risk. From gentle retinaldehyde to potent retinol — find your match.
Serum for Acne
Acne treatment serums with salicylic acid, niacinamide, and retinoids. Ranked by active strength and irritation risk.
Serum for Anti-Aging
The most effective anti-aging serums ranked by active ingredient strength. Retinol, vitamin C, peptides — we score what matters.
Serum for Barrier Repair
Barrier-repair serums with ceramides, centella, panthenol, and soothing actives. Ranked by how well they support your skin's natural defences.
Serum for Brightening
Brightening serums ranked by vitamin C content, niacinamide levels, and active ingredient strength. Real scores, not marketing claims.
Serum for Dark Spots
Dark spot serums ranked by brightening active strength — vitamin C, alpha arbutin, tranexamic acid, and niacinamide. Real ingredient positions, not marketing claims.
Serum for Hydration
Hydrating serums with the strongest humectant profiles. Hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and beyond — ranked by actual ingredient position.
Serum for Sensitive Skin
Gentle, fragrance-free serums for sensitive and reactive skin. Ranked by irritation risk and soothing ingredient content.
Vitamin C Serums
Vitamin C serums ranked by active form, INCI position, and formulation stability. L-ascorbic acid, ascorbyl glucoside, and derivatives compared head to head.
Pro C Serum Brightening Solution with 15% Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid
Vitamin C Brightening Serum-Infused Mask for Dark Spots
Renergie C.R.X. Triple Serum Retinol
All serum products — full rankings
- 1INNBEAUTY PROJECT
Pro C Serum Brightening Solution with 15% Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid
9.7 - 2innisfree
Vitamin C Brightening Serum-Infused Mask for Dark Spots
9.7 - 3Lancôme
Renergie C.R.X. Triple Serum Retinol
9.7 - 4
innisfreeGentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars
9.6 - 5
RANAVATFirming Bakuchi Anti-Aging Serum with Peptides and Retinol Alternative
9.6 - 6
Skinfixbarrier+ Triple Lipid Activating Serum With Plumping Peptides and Niacinamide
9.6 - 7
ArenciaDeep Water Surge Hydrating Serum 30 with PDRN, Hyaluronic Acid, and Ceramide
9.5 - 8
LANEIGEReset to Balance Mode Kit - Routine Set for Oily Skin and Pore + Shine Control
9.5 - 9
Shani Darden Skin CareRetinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles
9.5 - 10
AESTURAATOBARRIER365 Hydro CERA-HA Ceramide + Hyaluronic Acid Face Serum for Skin Moisture Barrier Repair
9.4 - 11
Bobbi BrownVitamin Enriched Smoothing Serum with Niacinamide + Vitamin C
9.4 - 12
Drunk ElephantTLC Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA/ 2% BHA Exfoliating Mask
9.4 - 13
Glow RecipeVitamin C Brightening Korean Guava Toner Pads for Undereye & Cheeks
9.4 - 14
IOPEXMD Stem III Clinical Recovery Serum PDRN Skincare for Anti-Aging
9.4 - 15
OLEHENRIKSENBarrier Booster Vitamin C Milky Toner Essence with Niacinamide
9.4 - 16
AESTURAA-CICA365 Soothing Redness Relief Face Serum pH4.5 with Centella Asiatica + Hyaluronic
9.3 - 17
Element EightO₂ Niacinamide Multitasking Treatment Serum with Peptides and Hyaluronic Acid for Firming, Dark Spots, Pores and Hydration
9.3 - 18
innisfreeDaily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin
9.3 - 19
Kiehl's Since 1851Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide
9.3 - 20
TorridenDIVE IN 5D Hyaluronic Acid Ultra Hydrating Serum for Plump & Glow Skin
9.3 - 21
innisfreeGreen Tea Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide Refillable Serum for Skin Barrier Support
9.2 - 22
innisfreeRetinol Green Tea PDRN™ Firming & Smoothing Serum-Infused Mask
9.2 - 23
Paula's Choice10% Niacinamide Booster
9.2 - 24
SkinfixTarget+ Brighten + Firm 15% Vitamin C Serum
9.2 - 25
StriVectinSuper-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum
9.2 - 26
ArenciaHoly Hyssop Brightening Serum 30 for Post-Acne Marks with Vitamin A, C, E, and Niacinamide
9.1 - 27DDrunk Elephant
A-Passioni Retinol Cream
9.1 - 28
Farmacy1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum
9.1 - 29
innisfreeRetinol Green Tea PDRN™ Korean Firming & Smoothing Serum for Slow-Aging
9.1 - 30
Mother ScienceRetinol Synergist Anti-Aging Treatment Serum with Malassezin + 0.3% Encapsulated Retinol
9.1 - 31
BiodanceReal Deep Mask Gift Set - 4 Masks for Pore Care, Hydration, Calming and Dark Spot Treatment
9.0 - 32
COSRXThe Blue Peptide Bakuchiol Plump Glow Serum
9.0 - 33
innisfreeMini Vitamin C Rapid Brightening Gift Set for Dark Spots
9.0 - 34
innisfreeRetinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner for Smoothing & Firming
9.0 - 35
IOPEExpert Retinol RX™ 2% Reti-Jection Serum for Wrinkles
9.0 - 36
IOPEExpert Vitamin C 25% Antioxidant Serum for Brightening
9.0 - 37
LANEIGEPerfect Renew 3x Signature Serum Advanced for Anti-Aging, Firming & Lifting
9.0 - 38
RejuranMoisture Treatment Mask c-PDRN® for Hydration & Redness Relief
9.0 - 39
TorridenBALANCEFUL 5D Cica Complex Soothing Cream for Sensitive & Redness Skin
9.0 - 40AAnua
Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum
8.9 - 41
INNBEAUTY PROJECTElastic Skin Firming & Plumping Vegan Growth Factor Serum with Copper Peptides
8.9 - 42
INNBEAUTY PROJECTMineral Sun Glow Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 43 PA +++ with Peptides and Vitamin C
8.9 - 43KKiehl's
Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum
8.9 - 44numbuzin
No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad
8.9 - 45
Peace OutSalicylic Acid Acne Treatment Serum
8.9 - 46
SUNGBOON EDITORSilk Peptide EGF Heart Fit Volume Lifting Ampoule
8.9 - 47
The OrdinaryBuffet
8.9 - 48
U BeautyMini The BARRIER Bioactive Treatment Face Mask with PDRN
8.9 - 49
Dr. Dennis Gross SkincareAlpha Beta® On The Spot Eliminator 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Gel
8.8 - 50
Dr.GBlack Snail Retinol Ampoule
8.8
