Favourite facial serums?

I use Swisse Hyaluaro-Natural Moisturising Facial Serum.
Australian made in Melbourne.
No nasties
Nice product.

Trust me on this one…but Aldi has a hyaluronic acid serum at $10 for 30ml. It comes in a glass bottle with a dropper too and is super nice and from the ingredients list doesn’t appear to have any nasties! (it only has about 7 ingreieents anyway).
An absolute steal

I’ve just finished a sample of the Elizabeth Arden Prevage Serum which was lovely to use. My skin drank it up. Even the sample lasted a long time so even though the product is pricey it will last.

Expensive ≠ the best. Also the price you pay for quality goods can only be so high before you are overpaying, even for quality goods.

I love Estee Lauder’s ANR serum. I’ve only ever purchased it once and have two little travel size bottles so they’ve lasted me a long time. I’m not in the age bracket for using skincare products targetting anti-ageing (just turned 30) but I find it is a very effective serum for other reasons, i.e. smoothing my skin texture and keeping my skin supple. The price tag is too dear though.

Since adopting a mostly Korean skincare routine, I’ve incorporated ANR less frequently. I layer multiple essences and use a multitude of ampoules instead.

I also have the Missha Time Revolution Night Repair Science Activator Borabit Ampoule (phew! what a long name!) and it’s meant to be an excellent dupe for Estee Lauder’s ANR and very affordable. It may even be superior to ANR as it does not have the same acne triggers ANR does, and consists of a lot of beneficial plant extracts, including niacinamide which has anti-inflammatory and brightening properties.

Hi blackkittykat82, great forum topic! Personally I don’t use a serum (terrible I know, but my current favourite Skinstitut product regime is working a treat and I don’t feel the need for one). Here are 10 of the top-reviewed serums on bh – it’s a good starting point if you’re in the market for one!

http://www.beautyheaven.com.au/skin-care/anti-ageing/top-10-most-reviewed-anti-ageing-serums-10204

Hope this helps, look forward to hearing what one you end up going with!

xx

I like Clinique’s Smart Serum and Repairwear laser focus serum.

take a look at this link

Best Serums by bestofmakeupalley

https://www.makeupalley.com/user/favorites/bestofmakeupalley-best-serums/?utm_source=mua&utm_medium=nl&utm_campaign=jun16_87_nl_v2_button

i’ve used Skin Actives Collagen serum and i’ll repurchase it.

There’s plenty of well-priced serums that are on BH, from all the well known brands you’ll find in places like Priceline. I’d recommend checking out reviews on here for some in depth details, it’ll help you narrow down choices I hope – there’s so many serums on the market nowadays, plus facial oils, essences, boosters and so on.

Also check the Trial Teams section for serums that plenty of members have tried & reviewed.

Personally I like Dermalogica’s serums / boosters, but they are salon prices so a little more expensive. I also have been using facial oils as skin boosters / hydrators in the past couple of years

One I have tried that’s definitely more affordable, I got it at a Beautorium, is Yes to Blueberries serum – sadly it seems Yes To is no longer on BH, so you won’t find the reviews, but I do remember it was very good & under $30

blackkittykat82 great question! i would say the next question for you would be

• what are your skincare concerns and
• what is your age and
• what is your budget.

i ran out of my western serums and am going absolutely minimalistic with my serums at the moment.

currently:
i am using a korean first treatment essence which is like a cross between a toner and serum. (like SKII miracle water) + Dark Spot serum + Vitamin C & Hyaluronic Acid serum + Korean Snails essence

The serums i am using is to target pigmentation & hydration concerns. This is my version of minimalistic anyways.

i usually have a long laundry list of skin concerns to tick off. That will work out to be a long list of products to use. So your routine is as simple or as complicated as you want it to be. Serums are usually a good potent way to add treatement to address specific skincare concerns.

Check out this thread where others share their routine
http://www.beautyheaven.com.au/forums/skincare/how-many-skincare-products-do-you-use-a-day?page=6#comment-3068216

If you are unsure. i suggest to start with Vitamin C, it helps with collagen and there is usually not enough in most moisturisers .
this is the one i am using, i love it. am nearly emptying the bottle
http://au.iherb.com/White-Egret-Personal-Care-Vitamin-C-Hyaluronic-Acid-2-fl-oz-59-ml/66066?rcode=DTK831
i have recommended a few others to get this and they have gave positive feedback on this product. love how it hydrates so well!

hope this helps:

i was also reading’s this blogger’s guide to skincare. perhaps worthy to checkout her instructions on how to choose.
https://fiftyshadesofsnail.com/why-asian-skin-care-works-and-how/how-to-build-your-own-asian-skincare-routine/

Have seen Estee Lauder’s Advanced night repair serum.
I got a deluxe sample and was thinking if i should give it to my mom instead. The benefits of ANR seem to be very for anti-aging and wrinkles. thank goodness, i don’t have wrinkles.

previously i have used at least 2-3 bottles of EL ANR eye cream and was ok with it. i did not try their face serum.

not sure if it can help as a preventative or if it is too early to start.
Would love your thoughts for those who use it.

Skincare junkie previously shared me 2 links on it and they were very good. If i find them, will share them here.