The Best Serums for Any Skin Type—and Exactly Why You Need Them

by Phillip Picardi


Serums are kind of a gray area in the beauty world, especially for a younger crowd. And the truth is, you may not need a serum at all! But if you do suffer from a specific, recurring skin concern, you may want to consider adding something a bit more potent to your regime.

Serums can be layered under moisturizers for best results, and they're renowned for delivering high-quality ingredients right to the skin! So if you're looking for a better complexion, picking one up may be well worth the try.

We asked some of our favorite skin professionals what products and ingredients they'd recommend you look into, then we organized them by concern. No matter if you're dry, oily, or just looking for an extra bit of glow, there's something here for you.

Click through the slideshow to see what you should be buying!

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