Finding the right skin care cream can be difficult at the best of times, and with seemingly hundreds of new products hitting the shelves every month, it can be hard to decide what our skin really needs. Serums are one of the latest wonder products to add to our ever increasing skin care collection, but do they really work and which ones are best?
The idea behind a serum is that it gives your skin a concentrated dose of active ingredients, giving your skin a boost and helping to refine and protect your skin. Serums are composed of smaller molecules than normal moisturiser so they can penetrate your skin more easily allow them to be much more effective in a short space of time. A good serum can really give your skin a pick-me-up treatment without breaking the bank.
No7 Protect & Perfect Beauty Serum
This serum caused an absolute frenzy when it first hit the shelves as it was not only affordable but also delivered amazing results. An absolute firm favourite, Protect & Perfect Serum does exactly that, smoothing you skin and boosting your complexion. It claims that after 4 weeks you will be able to notice a reduction in pores, find lines and wrinkles. It has a unique anti-oxidant complex along with pro-retinol to really give your skin the nourishment it needs. It is light, non-greasy and suitable for even the most sensitive skin.
Origins Brighter By Nature Skin tone correcting serum
Origins have a wonderful range of products and this is yet another great addition. This serum helps to brighten your skin while also evening out your complexion without the need for harsh chemical peels. Using plant serum that is rich in Vitamin C, dull, dry skin is a thing of the past. Dark spots and uneven skin tone gradually fade away and cucumber extract combined with Japanese Basil Leaf help keep your skin beautifully fresh and complexion wondefuly even.
Estee Lauder Idealist Pore Minimising Skin Refinisher
As the name suggests, this serum is all about reducing the appearance of pores, and regenerating the skin to make it look and feel younger and brighter. In fact the products claims to be able to reduce the appearance of pores by 1/3 instantly, and produce a 69% reduction in the appearance of pores in 4 weeks. Smelling nice and going on like a dream, this is a great serum for anyone with problematic pores.
Dr Haushcka Regenerating Serum
This serum is designed for mature skin and helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles with quince seed extract, kalnchoe and clover blossom honey. It helps to keep the moisture balance of your skin regulated, which leads to softer, younger looking skin. With red clover leaf extract as it’s “secret weapon” with it’s skin regenerating abilities and high anti-oxidant levels, this serum really helps to protect your skin from free radicals, while refining it and giving it a moisture boost.
The thing to remember with serums is that they react differently on different peoples skin, so while you may have seen stunning results on a friends skin with a particular serum, it may not do the same for you. It is all about getting the right serum for your skin type, just as it is with skin care cream.
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