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Serums have become vital to our skincare routines—these picks will do the job across skin types and seasons.

Serums for every skin type that can be used all year round

Serums have become vital to our skincare routines—these picks will do the job across skin types and seasons

Speaking of skincare routines, serums have retained the first-row seat in everyone’s vanity. From fundamental hydration-first serums to potent treatment-focused ones, there are a multitude of options to choose from today. While the no-frills hydration serums are rather easier to incorporate into your routine, the more robust ones may not suit every skin type or work in every season. To uncomplicate things, we put together a list of serums that work anytime and everywhere. 

Gotu Kola Dew, 82°E If hydration is what your skin is yearning for, this gel-based serum has a cooling and calming effect, making it perfect for the sweltering climate. Ingredients like Gotu Kola, niacinamide, caffeine, glycerin and a slew of plant-based extracts make the formulation useful for alleviating dullness, improving texture and boosting dehydration. Priced at ₹2,400Shop hereImage: Instagram/82eofficial

Gotu Kola Dew, 82°E 

If hydration is what your skin is yearning for, this gel-based serum has a cooling and calming effect, making it perfect for the sweltering climate. Ingredients like Gotu Kola, niacinamide, caffeine, glycerin and a slew of plant-based extracts make the formulation useful for alleviating dullness, improving texture and boosting dehydration. 

Priced at ₹2,400

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Skin Perfecting Serum, AminuFrom dark spots to blemishes and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and zits, our skin is prone to several irregular pigmentations. This serum from homegrown brand Aminu targets clogged pores, dark spots and fine lines through a healing formulation that comprises patented ingredients in addition to actives such as hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, azelaic acid and a bunch of other plant-based extracts and humectants. Prices start at ₹980Shop hereImage: Instagram/aminu.life

Skin Perfecting Serum, Aminu

From dark spots to blemishes and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and zits, our skin is prone to several irregular pigmentations. This serum from homegrown brand Aminu targets clogged pores, dark spots and fine lines through a healing formulation that comprises patented ingredients in addition to actives such as hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, azelaic acid and a bunch of other plant-based extracts and humectants. 

Prices start at ₹980

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Image: Instagram/aminu.life

Hustle, d’youIf you’re looking for a serum that does all the heavy lifting so that you don’t have to, Hustle is a cop-worthy one. Loaded with a skin-enriching combination of vitamin C, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, Birch sap juice, polyglutamic acid, panthenol, glycerin and resveratrol, the lightweight formulation sinks right into the skin, improving the appearance of dark spots, blemishes and early signs of ageing. While the antioxidants work upon reducing oxidative stress, the hydrating agents fortify the barrier and keep the skin moisturised.Priced at ₹3,200Shop hereImage: Instagram/dyou.co

Hustle, d’you

If you’re looking for a serum that does all the heavy lifting so that you don’t have to, Hustle is a cop-worthy one. Loaded with a skin-enriching combination of vitamin C, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, Birch sap juice, polyglutamic acid, panthenol, glycerin and resveratrol, the lightweight formulation sinks right into the skin, improving the appearance of dark spots, blemishes and early signs of ageing. While the antioxidants work upon reducing oxidative stress, the hydrating agents fortify the barrier and keep the skin moisturised.

Priced at ₹3,200

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Image: Instagram/dyou.co

Hydra Cool Serum, iS ClinicalSometimes, all you need is a serum that offers hydration to maintain the skin’s health by protecting the barrier and preventing transepidermal water loss (TEWL). This blue-tinged serum is highly efficacious for skin that is susceptible to dryness, redness, irritation and loss of plumpness. With soothing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, Centella Asiatica, mushroom extract, pantothenic acid and menthol, it pacifies agitated skin in minutes, whether that’s due to a sunburn, potent actives like retinol or any other allergy/reaction.Priced at ₹5,950Shop hereImage: Instagram/isclinical

Hydra Cool Serum, iS Clinical

Sometimes, all you need is a serum that offers hydration to maintain the skin’s health by protecting the barrier and preventing transepidermal water loss (TEWL). This blue-tinged serum is highly efficacious for skin that is susceptible to dryness, redness, irritation and loss of plumpness. With soothing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, Centella Asiatica, mushroom extract, pantothenic acid and menthol, it pacifies agitated skin in minutes, whether that’s due to a sunburn, potent actives like retinol or any other allergy/reaction.

Priced at ₹5,950

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Image: Instagram/isclinical

Advanced Genifique Serum, LancômeLancôme’s Advanced Genifique Serum has achieved cult status because of its barrier- and microbiome-fortifying properties. The slightly viscous formulation contains probiotic ingredients bifida ferment lysate and lactobacillus, sodium hyaluronate, vitamins C and E, glycerin and Rosa Gallica Flower Extract, making it an efficient anti-inflammatory, hydrating and skin-plumping tonic.Prices start at ₹4,100Shop hereImage: Instagram/lancome

Advanced Genifique Serum, Lancôme

Lancôme’s Advanced Genifique Serum has achieved cult status because of its barrier- and microbiome-fortifying properties. The slightly viscous formulation contains probiotic ingredients bifida ferment lysate and lactobacillus, sodium hyaluronate, vitamins C and E, glycerin and Rosa Gallica Flower Extract, making it an efficient anti-inflammatory, hydrating and skin-plumping tonic.

Prices start at ₹4,100

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Image: Instagram/lancome

Hyaluronic Acid in Hyalu B5, La Roche-PosayThis serum from the French pharmacy brand La Roche Posay is enriched with barrier-nourishing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, panthenol and Madecassoside minus actives that are known to cause any irritation which is why it might seamlessly fit into your existing skincare routine. Humectants like vitamin E and Dimethicone prevent water (read: moisture) loss from the skin, accelerating cell renewal and elasticity.Priced at ₹3,548Shop hereImage: Instagram/larocheposay

Hyaluronic Acid in Hyalu B5, La Roche-Posay

This serum from the French pharmacy brand La Roche Posay is enriched with barrier-nourishing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, panthenol and Madecassoside minus actives that are known to cause any irritation which is why it might seamlessly fit into your existing skincare routine. Humectants like vitamin E and Dimethicone prevent water (read: moisture) loss from the skin, accelerating cell renewal and elasticity.

Priced at ₹3,548

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Image: Instagram/larocheposay

Glass Skin Refining Serum, Peach & LilyNo one helps you achieve  smooth skin like Korean beauty brands. This weightless serum contains a mix of active ingredients like niacinamide, hyaluronic acid and peptides with peach extracts and Madecassoside—a component of Centella Asiatica. The serum works on all skin types, firming, hydrating, healing and relieving the skin from inflammation, irritation and breakouts.Priced at ₹3,220 approximately Shop hereImage: Instagram/peachandlily

Glass Skin Refining Serum, Peach & Lily

No one helps you achieve  smooth skin like Korean beauty brands. This weightless serum contains a mix of active ingredients like niacinamide, hyaluronic acid and peptides with peach extracts and Madecassoside—a component of Centella Asiatica. The serum works on all skin types, firming, hydrating, healing and relieving the skin from inflammation, irritation and breakouts.

Priced at ₹3,220 approximately 

Shop here

Image: Instagram/peachandlily

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