Advertisement 1

5 targeted serums that will give your skin a boost

Say 'hello' to your skin's new best friend.

Article content

Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page.

Advertisement 2
Story continues below
Article content

Targeted serums can address a variety of skin concerns — from dryness and dullness, to tone and texture. 

Article content
Article content

Whether during the sunny days of summer, or the equally drying days of winter (we really can’t win, can we?), a potent serum can add an essential moisture boost to your daily skin routine.

A few skin-boosting ingredients to consider in your next serum are hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, Vitamin C and more.

Here are five of our current serum favourites:

Vichy Liftactiv Collagen Specialist 16 Bonding Serum. Handout/ (single use)

Vichy Liftactiv Collagen Specialist 16 Bonding Serum

Collagen is a frequently used word in skin care. That’s because the structural protein is a key element of the body’s tissues including skin, bones and more. As we age, the production of collagen in or body decreases. In an attempt to address this reduction, specifically at the skin level, this new serum from Vichy features a Co-Bond Technology to “boost and bond” collagen and address 16 signs of aging.

Article content
Advertisement 3
Story continues below
Article content

$72.95 | Vichy.ca

SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Interruptors Ultra Serum. Handout/ (single use)

SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Interrupters Ultra Serum 

Billed as a “multi-patented skin lifting serum,” this formula from SkinCeuticals addresses collagen loss and skin rejuvenation in four key areas: the neck, jawline, forehead and cheeks. The potent serum, which features ingredients such as wild fruit flavonoids, proxylane and Gentiana Lutea extract, promises increased firmness, hydration and a reduction in the appearance of wrinkles. 

$205 | Skinceuticals.ca

Shiseido Benefiance Brightening Micro-Spot Serum. Handout/ (single use)

Shiseido Benefiance Brightening Micro-Spot Serum 

A new serum addition to the Benefiance line, which addresses concerns such as wrinkles and skin elasticity, this Micro-Spot Serum targets dark spots, skin tone and smoothness. The made-in-Japan formulation from Shiseido features 4MSK — also known as 4-methoxysalicylic acid, which is a brightening ingredient — to address hyperpigmentation and other dark-spot concerns.

Advertisement 4
Story continues below
Article content

$178 | Shiseido.ca

R.E.M. Beauty Dreamglow Highlight Serum. Handout/ (single use)

R.E.M. Beauty Dreamglow Highlight Serum

This highlighting serum is a skin-caring makeup formulation. From the Ariana Grande-backed beauty brand R.E.M., this peptide-rich formula is available in three hues: Aura (a pearlescent opal); Goddess (a stunning bronze); and Honeypot (warm gold) to give skin a boost of hydration, thanks to hyaluronic acid, and a seriously glamorous glow.

$39 | Shoppers Drug Mart

Chanel N°1 De Chanel Red Camellia Serum-in-mist. Handout/ (single use)

Chanel N°1 De Chanel Red Camellia Serum-in-mist

A viral beauty product that is trending both for its chic exterior packaging and its performance, this serum-in-mist formulation from Chanel offers instant hydration. The multipurpose product features red camellia extract to nourish skin. It can be used as a base layer on clean skin, or spritzed on for a chic hit of midday moisture while you’re on the go.

$153 | Shoppers Drug Mart, Holt Renfrew

Read More
  1. Camellia expert Jean Thoby handles a Camellia Japonica 'Alba Plena'.
    In a small French village, a magical relationship with camellia flowers blooms
  2. Sleep can be a time to restore your hair, experts say.
    Canadian stylist sounds off on nighttime repair — for your hair
Article content
Comments
You must be logged in to join the discussion or read more comments.
Join the Conversation

Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion. Please keep comments relevant and respectful. Comments may take up to an hour to appear on the site. You will receive an email if there is a reply to your comment, an update to a thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information.

Page was generated in 0.34932613372803