By Pei Mei,
Ahead, we list down our recommendations on face serums with lightweight textures that can be easily absorbed to help you achieve healthy and good skin.
Rich in deep-sea skincare ingredients such as marine mineral active ingredients and seaweed essence, this serum can be instantly be absorbed by the skin for deep moisturising and brightening. Coupled with calming and anti-ageing ingredients, it can help improve fine lines and restore healthy and beautiful skin.
Innisfree's best-selling essence has been recently reformulated with added green tea probiotics and prebiotics which doubles the effect of the already highly moisturising essence. In addition to this, the serum's properties help to strengthen the skin's moisturising barrier, improve dryness, mask acne and tackle other skin concerns too.
Local brand Est.lab's serum contains up to 10 per cent PHA, which has the ability to remove dull keratin in the most gentle way and work best for women with acne woes, sensitive skin or who are going through pregnancy. It claims to help restore the skin's lustre, instant brightening and shrunken pores.
This star product by the Japanese brand is dubbed the "clock gene essence" and is a serum that can be used from day to night. Apply this in the day to moisturise and give the skin elasticity; use it at night to firm up skin and improve skin's texture.
Founded by well-known Japanese model Sonmi, cult skincare brand Meeth is a favourite among models. The essence can restore skin's complexion with its efficacy in tackling skin concerns like dryness and dullness. In addition, the brand is also eco-conscious in its approach with its adoption of minimalist and clean packaging, as well as its refill model which can be purchased ($145/30ml per refill) when you've finished your product.
A new player to the local beauty scene, Codex Beauty Labs recently launched its second line Antu. This includes a new serum powered with the patented AntüComplex complex and three different plant formulae that help boost skin's moisture, relieve discomfort and tackle inflammation especially with maskne. In addition, it is suitable for our weather and is able to resist harmful UV damage and pollutants.
The eye-catching metallic red bottle essence contains Pro-Retinol. Compared with traditional retinol, it has 3.3 times higher absorption efficiency and 1.4 times higher collagen synthesis effect. After a long-term use, it can improve wrinkles, fine lines, enlarged pores and uneven skin tone.
A version of this article first appeared in Nuyou