Top 10 Drugstore Serums

WHO IT'S FOR
Undeniably one of the best drugstore serums for sensitive skin, Aveeno's Calm + Restore Triple Oat Serum is a gentle, fast-absorbing formula that contains nourishing oat to restore the skin's moisture barrier and feverfew to calm dry, irritated skin. But don't just take our word for it. The serum has racked up more than 11,000 Amazon reviews praising its soothing and moisturizing benefits.

WHAT ELSE TO KNOW
Good news: this lightweight serum is made without fragrance, parabens, phthalates, dyes, or alcohol. 

WHY IT MADE THE LIST
Dry skin is no match for Cerave's Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum. The gel-cream formula is made with Cerave's highest concentration of hyaluronic acid along with essential ceramides and vitamin B5 to help lock in moisture for instantly smoother, softer, and more supple skin.

WHAT ELSE TO KNOW
This serum uses MultiVesicular Technology, a patented delivery system that continously releases hydration for up to 24 hours with each use. 

WHY IT MADE THE LIST
Olay's Super Serum is packed with powerhouse ingredients like vitamin C, niacinamide, collagen peptide, and alpha hydroxy acid that work together to smooth visible lines and texture, brighten complexion, and even skin tone.  

WHAT ELSE TO KNOW
With two weeks of consistent use, Olay claims you can expect better texture and a more even-looking skin tone. To ensure the best results, use sunscreen during the day to prevent your skin from being damaged by the sun.

WHO IT'S FOR
If you're on the hunt for skincare that promises to reduce wrinkles visibly, here's the best drugstore serum option equipped to improve even the most deep, set-in wrinkles. Made with pure retinol and RoC's exclusive mineral complex, RoC's Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Serum works to complement the skin's renewal process to deliver dramatic anti-aging results you can see in a matter of a few weeks.

FROM THE EXPERTS
In a clinical study, 100+ subjects experienced no irritation and 89% saw visible reduction in deep-set wrinkles within 12 weeks. 

WHAT IT DOES
Infused with L-Ascorbic acid (the purest form of vitamin C), this gentle, lightweight serum visibly brightens, evens skin tone, and improves texture all while defending skin from damage caused by free radicals. The non-comedogenic formula is free of fragrance and parabens, so it won't clog pores or lead to irritation. 

WHO ITS FOR
Though this dermatologist-approved serum is safe for all skin types, those with combination skin will appreciate this serum's ability to improve skin tone, texture, and hydration over time. 

WHAT IT DOES
Potent and fast-acting, L'Oreal's Pure Hyaluronic Acid Face Serum provides skin with an intense dose of hydration that penetrates through the skin's surface layer to reveal visibly plump, supple, and smooth skin on contact. With continued use, the skin takes on a youthful, bouncy appearance with visibly improved fine lines and wrinkles after just two weeks.  

REVIEWER EXPERIENCE
This serum has racked up 43,000 reviews on Amazon with 73% of reviewers giving it a 5-star rating like this one: "It didn't take long to tell this stuff works! I noticed changes in my skin texture after one use and now it's been about 10 days and my skin is so smooth, soft, and even-toned. Can't believe it. I don't even feel the need to wear foundation. Just some tinted moisturizer, lip gloss and I'm out the door. I was skeptical but this is an awesome, cost-effective product. Love it!"

WHAT IT DOES
Hyaluronic acid is a hydrator naturally found in the skin. Neutrogena's Hydro Boost Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum increases your hydration levels and helps your skin retain moisture for a full-hydrated complexion that promotes smooth, supple skin that glows from within. 

REVIEWER EXPERIENCE
This gently serum is oil-free and non-comedogenic, so you can rest assured it is safe to use on sensitive skin and won't clog pores either.

WHAT IT DOES
Harnessing the power of plants, the TruSkin Vitamin C Serum combines antioxidants, super-nutrients, and botanical actives (think organic aloe vera, vitamin E, and botanical hyaluronic acid) to provide skin with critical nutrients to restore and maintain a healthy, youthful-looking appearance. 

WHAT ELSE TO KNOW
TruSkin's Vitamin C serum is dermatologist-tested, cruelty-free, and made without sulfates, parabens, or phthalates.

WHAT IT DOES
This lightweight face serum from La Roche-Posay targets dullness and wrinkles with the help of a few powerful ingredients, including 10% vitamin C to brighten skin, salicylic acid to clear and refine the appearance of pores, and neurotensin to help skin feel soothed.  

WHAT ELSE TO KNOW
La Roche-Posay's Vitamin C Face Serum is dermatologist-tested and suitable for those with sensitive skin.

WHAT IT DOES
This isn't just your average hyaluronic acid serum. This concentrated formula's magic lies in its depth of delivery. Hylauronic is too large of a molecule to penetrate the skin and instead can sit on the surface layer of the skin. The Ordinary's Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Hydrating Serum combines low, medium, and high molecular weight hyaluronic acid for multi-depth hydration beyond the surface.

WHAT ELSE TO KNOW
This serum also contains niacinamide, a multitasking ingredient that helps brighten and calm skin and decongest pores.