Best Face Serum & How to Apply It Under Makeup

Dr. Alkaitis’ Organic Ageless Facial Elixir combines anti-aging antioxidants, Ayurvedic herbs and high potency super foods that promote luminous skin, deeply nourished at the cellular level. 

One of our editors first learned of Ashley Terry’s Grace Holistic Skin company while listening to a podcast and since then has become an advocate for the esthetician’s products. Not only does Terry make her amazing facial cleansers, masks, mists, and serums herself, but she also provides virtual coaching and consultations. Grace Holistic Skin carries two serums: an eye serum to help with inflammation and dark circles; and a facial soothing serum containing blue tansy essential oil and tamanu oil. Both are made with organic ingredients.

Jenuinely Pure Moisturizing Serum is made with organic sunflower oil, organic olive fruit oil, organic jojoba seed oil, squalane oil, organic rosehip seed oil, organic tamanu oil, lavender essential oil, and vitamin E. The squalane oil is derived from olives and it mimics some of our own bodies' natural oil. That's why this moisturizing serum absorbs so well. I love like how thick this oil is, so I prefer using it at nighttime. It has improved my skin's elasticity, dulled fine lines, hydrated my skin, and improved dullness.

Erin's Faces Clarifying Serum is designed for oily, combination, and breakout-prone skin types. Erin, the founder, had the hardest time finding a serum that targeted her skin; many of them were made for drier/older skin and were too heavy texture-wise or broke her out.  So Erin came up with a great, lightweight serum perfect for younger skin! It contains three antioxidant-rich teas, white willow bark, tea tree oil, hyaluronic acid, and many more powerful ingredients.

Korina Naturals Face Serum for Oily and Acne Prone Skin is formulated with a special of oils including grape seed oil,  jojoba oil, evening primrose oil, vitamin e, frankincense-, geranium-, and tea tree essential oil, that actually help keep your skin-producing oils in check. The blend of essential oils included in this oil contains anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, and astringent properties to aid in the reduction of blemishes and acne. This oil is a great one for balancing your skin's tone and decreasing the amount of oil your face produces.

Lauren Brooke Cosmetiques Organic Facial Serum is a perfect anti-aging serum for sensitive skin. This exquisite skin-tightening serum combines organic jojoba, evening primrose, rosehip and pomegranate oils for an anti-aging & anti-inflammatory, plus, pumpkin seed and sea buckthorn oils for their high vitamin C, E, and A content. Essential fatty acids deeply nourish and restore elasticity.

Mad Hippie makes its preservative-free skincare products in California, including its Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and Corrective Peptide serums. Shown is the Corrective Peptide Serum that’s made with naturally hydrating elements such as polyglutamic acid, ceramides, quinoa extract, and silver ear mushroom. It performs double duty: it reduces the appearance of sagging skin as well as enlarged pores. Shop the Mad Hippie website or find select items at Ulta and Amazon.

Odacité Wild Carrot Serum Concentrate comes with a solid five-star customer review rating, and it's not surprising. It's made with two simple ingredients, cold-pressed certified wild carrot oil, and certified non-GMO vitamin E, to deliver concentrated anti-aging and anti-wrinkle benefits. If you're looking for age-defying and skin glowing benefits, this is your go-to facial oil.  It's vegan, non-GMO, cruelty-free, gluten-free and made in California

Qet Botanicals Restoring Night Serum is perfect for skin in need of extra nourishment or moisture. This serum nourishes the skin gently and deeply and has ingredients that naturally mimic Retin-A, without the side effects of flaky skin and sun sensitivity. Immortelle and sea buckthorn berry oil are partners working together to balance the skin. They strengthen cells, reduce any scarring and irritation, and allow the inflammatory cycle to stop so healing can begin. Qet Botanicals is a special skincare line, hand-crafted from start to finish, without a single drop of synthetic chemicals. The line was founded by one woman, Lisa Brill. She and her team develop, manufacture, test, fulfill, package, and ship + share all of its handmade, plant-based treatment products from its private facility in Wisconsin.

While Rosacea Care focuses on those who struggle with rosacea, the company's products have universal use. The Reduce Redness Serum has been a customer favorite for over 20 years! Paraben-free, it contains willow herb, green tea extract, and grape seed extract to calm skin while also providing anti-aging benefits. It's a must-try!