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Waking up every day to an angelic reflection of your glowing face in the mirror is a huge relief. What a mighty booster to the day it can be? Having skin that is problem free is a boon! A blessing in fact, to sound more grateful. How often do we make time to realize the importance of having ?healthy skin?? Diverting just a bit away from the commercial and beauty aspect, women and men ought to remember that there is more to skin deep beauty. This isn?t always about the outer wonderful reflection of your face; rather there is more when it comes to the well-being of the largest organ in the human body. Worry no more as in this post we’ll look at 17 best face serums in India.
Step in- healthy skin care routine! Ah, don?t we love reading about the different ideas to pamper our skin? It would make a whole deal of difference if you put in sincere efforts to follow them. Here we have today an important aspect of skin care regimen-face serums. New to them? Well, this post is for you.
What are face serums?
Facial serums are far more potent than regular moisturizers when it comes to handling dry skin, dull skin, dark spots, ageing, wrinkles, fine lines, pigmentation, and the like (unless you have serious issues with acne and pimples that will need a dermatologist?s intervention). If you happen to find that your everyday moisturizer is working just fine, but you need the extra glow to your skin; face serum is all you need.? Face serums are pumped up with moisturizers, vitamins, ceramides, anti-ageing complexes like retinol, AHA, sunscreen, etc. They are specially designed to seep deep into your skin, and reach where your regular moisturizer or lotion cannot. Hence, you need a serum into your daily skin care routine to keep your skin glowing and young.
A serum is usually applied after a toner or on a cleansed face, right before you moisturize your skin. Serums are more concentrated and composed of smaller particles in comparison to a moisturizer. Therefore, one must remember to use very small quantities of the serum. Usually, a serum does not provide the required moisturization, and hence it should be topped off with your regular cream or lotion. Its sole purpose is to enrich the work of your moisturizer and work skin deep. Whereas, the moisturizer takes care of sealing the goodness of the serum and acts as a barrier on the skin.
Here is the list of 17 best face serums in India, shortlisted for you to identify which among these will suit your skin type the best. To read their reviews, click on each product.
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Vichy Lift Activ Serum 10
To witness wonders worked on your skin you should settle with Vichy Lift Activ Serum 10. This is a brilliant product that lives up to each of its claims of fighting the signs of ageing and keeping the skin healthy and bright. The product is great in consistency and performance, which unfortunately comes with a large price (a very large one!). A little goes a long way so it is a relief that you can invest in this serum to jumpstart a proper skin care and anti-ageing routine. It does not contain parabens which is a major boon.
Our score- 5/5
Pros and Cons:
- Perfect in consistency, smell, and performance
- Gel-like texture makes it easy to spread with matte finish
- Paraben free
- Expensive! (but worth every dime)
?2. Votre Face Serum
Oily skinned beauties will find Votre Face Serum a good choice to settle with. Its formulation is perfect at keeping skin supple and healthy with its combination of cold pressed virgin oils. The product comes in a dark glass bottle with dropper and the scent is refreshing to the senses. It does not make skin greasy, even when left overnight. The super light texture of the serum makes it look and feel light over acne prone skin.
Our Score- 4/5
Pros and Cons:
- Very light
- Spreads easily, does not clog pores
- Does not make skin and T-zone greasy
- Smells refreshing
- Expensive
3. Pond?s Age Miracle Intensive Cell Re-GEN Super Serum
For a great serum that works effectively on ageing skin, you can resort to Pond?s Age Miracle Intensive Cell Re-GEN Super Serum. The product comes in a stylish silver bottle with pump dispenser. The smell is flowery and mild and the serum spreads like silk against skin. The effectiveness of the serum is visible from the first use! Age spots fade quickly, dark spots lighten, it evens out the skin tone and there is a wonderful glow.
Our score- 4/5.
Pros and Cons:
- Effective on early signs of ageing
- Rejuvenates skin
- Fades age spots, dark spots
- Makes skin supple and glowing
- Might not be suitable for oily skin in summers
4. Olay Regenerist Advanced Anti-Ageing Micro Sculpting Serum
Fight the sign of ageing with Olay Regenerist Advanced Anti-Ageing Micro-Sculpting Serum. For a good serum that has a little something for skin of all ages you can trust this one. The product claims to keep skin soft and moisturized with its hydra-firming complex; to diminish wrinkles, fine lines and other signs of ageing and the claim is true! While it certainly does not work this magic in 5 days as it says, it takes time to smooth fine lines and sagging skin. Women in their 30s and 40s will definitely benefit from this, while the early and late 20s ladies can enjoy the hydration and soft skin it brings.
Pros and Cons:
- Makes skin smooth and soft
- Does not make skin oily
- Reduces wrinkles and fine lines (but not in 5 days as it claims!)
- Firms skin and keeps it hydrated
- Expensive
- Does not contain SPF
- Little difficult to spread.
5. L?Oreal Paris Youth Code Youth Booster Serum
With the promise of giving luminous youthful skin comes the L?Oreal Paris Youth Code Youth Booster Serum. It contains 10x concentrated Pro-Gen technology that specifically targets aging?cells, helping them to recover from everyday stress and aggression. The product comes with a dropper and its consistency is similar to that of water. The smell is very mild and it gives no issue with the?application. You will love the immediate glow it imparts to the skin and the texture of the skin is also found to improve quite quickly.
Our score- 4/5.
Pros and Cons:
- Improves overall skin health
- Makes skin glow
- Not greasy, spreads like water
- Little goes a long way
- No parabens
- Expensive
6. Lotus Herbals White Glow Intensive Skin Whitening and Brightening Serum
If you are looking at a serum for purely hydration and minimalistic efforts then Lotus Herbals White Glow Intensive Skin Whitening & Brightening Serum is the right one for you. This serum is light like water and gets absorbed into skin in no time. The fragrance is mild and the serum does well in keeping skin moist, supple and healthy. However, as far as the whitening claims are concerned it depends on each skin type. The serum certainly provides a bright and fresh looking skin, but as far as fairness is concerned, one might have to wait (since the nature of the skin and lifestyle are always at a debate). Other than that, this is a good serum to keep aging at bay.
Our score- 4/5
Pros and Cons:
- Makes skin supple and smooth
- Affordable
- Travel friendly
- Whitening- not so much true
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The Body Shop Pomegranate Firming Serum
With a touch of natural extract, The Body Shop Pomegranate Firming Serum is another favorite facial serum of many women. It is a good anti-ageing product to start with?if you are looking for a mild face serum. The product claims to firm skin, make it smooth and fight early signs of aging. And, it does them all. The pomegranate extracts in the serum gives it a fruity smell. The consistency is gel-like, therefore making it easy to be applied. It neither clogs pores nor makes the skin greasy. The serum makes skin soft, supple and works well on dry patches, fine lines and wrinkles.
Our score- 3.8/5
Pros and Cons:
- Works as it claims
- Reduces fine lines and wrinkles
- Makes skin hydrated and smooth
- Mild fragrance
- Expensive
8. L?Oreal Paris Hydrafresh Deep Boosting Essence
In need of rushing moisture boost for your skin? L?Oreal Paris Hydrafresh Deep Boosting Essence is the one to turn towards. The best part of this serum is its texture. The product comes out in the required amount from a pump dispenser and it looks like gel waiting to melt on your skin. It contains Vitamin E beads which melt and spreads so smoothly on skin, give it an immediate rush of freshness. The serum claims to have Triple Hyaluronic Acid Technology which helps to lock moisture in different levels of the skin. A delicate glow with supple skin is yours with this serum.
Our score- 3.8/5
Pros and Cons
- Amazing texture of product
- Keeps skin supple and hydrated
- Contains parabens
9. Kama Kumkumadi Miraculous Beauty Ayurvedic Night Serum
The one product you would never regret investing in- Kama Kumkumadi Miraculous Beauty Ayurvedic Night Serum. Many customers, who use this serum, call it a miracle indeed! The product is more like oil rather than the regular serum. The consistency is like thick fluid (oil to be more precise) that requires little effort in application. It is advised to be used over skin that has been dampened with rose water, to make the application easier. The serum claims to work on complexion, scarring, and over all beauty concerns. And it lives upto all the promises. Skin becomes bright, as bright as have you stepped out of the salon after a facial! The skin definitely looks more youthful and fresh. The product is to be used every night and the best part is the all natural ingredients. The goodness of sandalwood, vetiver, lotus, saffron and other anti-ageing product work on all skin problems. The only thing to watch out- price and the smell!
Our score- 3.7/5
Pros and Cons:
- The best face serum to purchase
- All natural ingredients
- Works as it claims
- Evens skin tone, and brightens skin beautifully
- Expensive
- Very displeasing smell
10. Pond?s Gold Radiance Precious Youth Serum
Elevate the youthful glow that your skin has with the Pond?s Gold Radiance Precious Youth Serum. The product is a wonderful invention by the Pond?s company that lives up to almost all of its claims. The serum comes in an elegant glass both with a dropper to dispense the product (which is hygienic and the best way to retain product?s nature!). The serum has a gel like consistency (more watery though) and also has gold coloured micro bead particles. This serum effectively reduces age spots (with its Vitamin B3 content), fine lines and plumps the skin! If you are looking to start off with a good anti-ageing serum to revive your youthful skin, this is the one!
Our score- 3.7/5
Pros and Cons:
- Lives up to its claims
- Reduces age spots, fine lines and even pore size are diminished!
- Makes skin soft, supple and glowing
- Pleasant fragrance
- Easy to spread, gives matte finish
- Does not work on dark spots
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Lakme Youth Infinity Skin Firming Serum:
A serum that primes the skin well just before you use your moisturizer and does just that is Lakme Youth Infinity Skin Firming Serum. With the skin sculpting regime and the promise of young skin, this serum is a good buy to start off with. Ample moisturization and healthy skin is yours with this serum. The product has a mild smell, slightly runny consistency that gets absorbed into skin very easily.
Our score- 3.7/5
Pros and Cons:
- Easy to spread
- Absorbed quickly
- Firm and smooth skin over prolonged use
- Nothing extraordinary about the product, except for moisturization
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Neutrogena Fine Fairness Brightening Serum
A great serum that works effectively on dark spots and pigmentation- Neutrogena Fine Fairness Brightening Serum. The serum is like a watery lotion and glides smooth over skin. The fragrance is almost similar to those of the other Neutrogena products from the range. Dullness, dark spots, pigmentation and other issues with skin tone are rectified by this serum as it claims. It might not provide the desired moisturization (especially those with dry skin will notice this), hence should be topped off with a cream or lotion.
Our score- 3.6/7
Pros and Cons:
- Works as it claims
- Pleasing smell
- Dark spots and pigmentation visibly reduced
- Little goes a long way
- Does not make skin supple, dry skinned beauties will need extra moisturization
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Olay White Radiance Intensive Brightening Serum
Make your skin fair with the Olay White Radiance Intensive Brightening Serum. If you have issues with uneven skin tone, spots, pigmentation and would like brighten skin overall, this serum is the one for you. The product has dual colour vitamin beads and a high concentration of CelLucent that helps to handle topical and deep whitening issues. This serum gives you healthy looking skin, even if not so much the complexion you expect.
Our score- 3.4/5
Pros and Cons:
- Plumps up skin making it look healthy
- Brightens skin tone
- Easy to spread
- Pleasant fragrance
- Expensive
- High chemical content
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Kaya Brightening Serum
Another good serum to make your investment in is Kaya Brightening Serum. The product is light and runny in texture, just glides on your skin, gets absorbed easily and makes your skin glow from within. The serum comes with a dropper to regulate the amount you would like to use. As the product claims, it does work on dark spots, pigmentation and age spots. It not just brightens skin but it also gives a translucent glow from within.
Our score- 3.3/5
Pros and Cons:
- Brightens skin and adds a wonderful glow
- Fades spots and pigmentation
- Light to spread
- Excellent product for those with sensitive skin
- Expensive
- Some notice that the spots face, but do not disappear completely
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Aviance White Intense Radiance Revive Advanced Serum
Radiant skin at a good cost is yours with the Aviance White Intense Radiance Revive Advanced Serum. It is to be noted clearly the term ?White Intense? can be misleading. The product neither claims to work on the fairness aspect, dark spots, etc., nor does it deliver any impact on them. The results are mainly concentrated on the radiance of the skin. The extracts from aloe vera, witch hazel, chamomile, green tea and other natural super powers, delivers a healthy glow to the skin that looks radiant from within. The consistency of the serum is light like water and spreads so smoothly even before you notice. If you are looking to add glow to your lifeless dull skin, this could be for you.
Our score- 3.3/5
Pros and Cons:
- Spreads easily
- Makes skin radiant and glowing
- Seals moisture
- Does not make skin greasy
- Expensive
- Product name is misleading
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Aviance Hydra Balance Moisture Infused Advanced Serum
Hit the right amount of nourishment that your skin needs with Aviance Hydra Balance Moisture Infused Advanced Serum. This serum comes with a very promising and attractive list of plant extracts that include kiwi, aloe vera, cucumber, jojoba, almond and more. It is right to say the product lives true to all its claims since it clearly points out that the serum is designed to enrich skin from within bringing out its inherent luminosity. The product is light on the skin and it gives an instant freshness which by itself is a huge relief. Any moisturizer used above this serum will seep into skin to bring out radiance from within. It does not make skin greasy (even on oily skinned beauties!). It is a good product to fall back on to possess healthy glowing skin.
Our score- 3/5
Pros and Cons:
- Lives true to all its claims
- Very light
- Little goes a long way
- Pricey
- Availability might be an issue
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Shahnaz Husain Saffron Skin Serum
A simple serum in your routine can be Shahnaz Husain Saffron Skin Serum. Like almost all Shahnaz Husain products, this serum is also concentrated with a natural ingredient as its major component. Here, it is saffron. The serum claims to reduce fine lines and wrinkles measurably, impart a glow to the?skin and keep it soft and smooth. The lotion-like consistency of the product is easy to spread and it gives an immediate glow and brightens the skin. A little amount of the product goes a long way and helps to maintain a healthy and fresh looking skin.
Our score- 2.5/5
Pros and Cons:
- Gives glowing skin
- Improves skin texture
- Expensive!
- The entire ingredients list is not mentioned (major drawback)
Give your skin a little attention and love and you will watch it glow from within. Face serums are an integral part of skin care routine that will gift you with good skin in the long run. Do a thorough research on your skin type and needs, take a look at the 17 best face serums in India and pick your choice. Within a matter of few weeks, you will say hello to your revived beautiful skin!
