Why You Need a Serum in Your Life

To Balance

Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate
If you have combination skin, its probably craving some consistency. Find an equilibrium with this choice that enhances your skins nightly repair process (when it restores damage from UV rays, environmental pollution, and emotional stress from the day). Its infused with a nourishing dose of botanicals, so you wake up to a smoother, more even complexion.

Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Camo Drops
This ultra-lightweight revitalizing serum and color corrector neutralizes and relieves redness and irritation. A Centella Asiatica Complex comforts and replenishes and a Green Energy Complex energizes and revitalizes, turning your all-out-of-whack complexion into a glowy, even-toned masterpiece.

To Brighten

Sunday Riley Good Genes All-in-One Lactic Acid Treatment
The star of the show in this serum is lactic acid, a powerfulyet gentleexfoliant that sloughs away dead skin cells, leaving your complexion looking smoother and more even in tone. It also contains licorice extract for an added brightening boost.

Red Earth BRIGHTEN Rejuvenating Serum with Kakadu Plum
Known for being one of nature's richest sources of vitamin C, the kakadu plum in this serum lightens dark spots and discoloration, and smooths uneven texture. Apply the organic formula to your skin and youll also get a boost of antioxidants (which provide protection from free radicals) and hydration thanks to orange peel oil, wild yam extract, fennel, and shea butter.

To Hydrate

Avne Hydrance Intense Rehydrating Serum
When moisturizer alone isnt enough to quench your parched skin, reach for a hydrating serum like this one. A hefty dose of thermal spring water delivered in a unique, time-released system makes for long-lasting hydration (were talking 24 hours-worth). Not to mention that it also makes any lotion or cream you use afterwards even more effective.

Air Repair Protect + Prevent Hydrating Face Serum
Create a smooth, radiant base for the rest of your skincare routine with this choice that provides an instant boost of moisture to skin and also prevents it from drying out from environmental stressors. It sinks in superfast, making it ideal for those "SOS" (Save Our Skin) situations on hectic mornings.

To Detox

Balance Me Congested Skin Serum
Whether youre dealing with persistent pimples or one bad blemish, this serum is the solution. Loaded with purifying spruce knot and kanuka oil (a naturally antibacterial essential oil), zits dont stand a chance. It also touts calming eucalyptus and lavender oils to soothe redness.

Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
Made with salicylic acid, a beta hydroxy acid thats great at zapping pimples, this option has a different consistency than the rest of the serums here (but is no less effective). A completely liquid exfoliator, you simply pour some onto a cotton round and swipe over your entire face to unclog pores, remove dead skin cells, and reveal less congested and more radiant skin.