Struggling To Decipher Which Serum Is Right For Dry Skin?

Best for: The hyaluronic acid serum

The Ordinary reformulated the brand’s bestselling HA + B5 serum earlier this year, and the addition of ceramides and a revaluation of texture (we’re talking non-sticky and lightweight) have resulted in this iteration being just as beloved, if not more, than its predecessor.

Sizes: 30ML / 60ML

Key features:

• Non-tacky, lightweight texture
• Contains five forms of hyaluronic acid
• Enriched with ceramides and panthenol
• Instantly boosts hydration levels in the skin
• Smooths texture and wrinkles

Available at:

• $15.90 from Priceline
• $15.90 from MYER
• $15.90 from Adore Beauty

Best for: The retinol serum

Despite retinol’s reputation as a hard-to-use ingredient, this serum uses a blend of five per cent retinoid esters, one per cent liposomal-encapsulated retinol, and 0.5 per cent blue-green algae (a natural retinol alternative) to curb potential side effects associated with traditional retinol formulas.

Sizes: 15ML / 30ML / 60ML

Key features:

• Contains a 6.5 per cent blend of stabilised retinoid blends and retinol-alternatives
• Enriched with a a balancing and soothing combination of Hawaiian white honey, bisabolol, cactus extract, and ginger
• Reduces the appearance of wrinkles
• Promotes a balanced, healthy-looking complexion
• Evens skin tone and smooths texture

Available at:

• $198 from Cult Beauty
• $200 from ASOS
• $203 from MECCA

Best for: The vitamin C serum

Formulated with dry skin in mind, SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic delivers impressive results with the slow release serum effectively benefitting the skin up to 72 hours after application.

Sizes: 30ML

Key features:

• Contains a blend of 15 per cent L-Ascorbic acid, one per cent alpha tocopherol, and 0.5 per cent ferulic acid
• Improves skin firmness
• Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
• Protects the skin from environmental aggressors
• Brightens and enhances radiance

Available at:

• $242 from MYER
• $242 from Adore Beauty
• $242 from SkinCeuticals

Best for: The niacinamide serum

We can personally attest that the glow and dewy finish your skin will have after using this pick is hard to emulate. In fact, we’ve yet to find a niacinamide serum that plumps and hydrates as well as this propolis extract-based formula.

Sizes: 30ML

Key features:

• Contains a blend of 60 per cent propolis extract and two per cent niacinamide
• Controls sebum production
• Maintains hydration levels in the skin
• Soothes skin
• Minimises pore size

Available at:

• $16.85 from Beauty Amora
• $22.71 from YesStyle
• $28.20 from Amazon Australia

Best for: The exfoliating serum

If you love the concept of resurfacing, exfoliating serums, but don’t love how dry they leave your skin feeling, then you need to try this pick. It’s pumped full of polypeptides that firm, strengthen and improve radiance, while boosting hydration levels in the skin.

Sizes: 30ML

Key features:

• Contains 10 per cent lactic acid and polypeptides
• Firms and tones
• Improves texture and enhances radiance
• Strengthens the skin’s moisture barrier
• Boosts hydration levels

Available at:

• $127 from Amazon Australia
• $131 from Cult Beauty
• $136 from MECCA

Best for: The soothing serum

Sometimes dry skin just needs a supportive, soothing best friend to lean on, and this recovery and repair complex is just that.

Sizes: 30ML / 50ML / 75ML

Key features:

• Penetrates quickly and deeply into skin
• Contains Tripeptide-32 to minimise the signs of ageing, smooth texture, even skin tone and enhance radiance
• Strengthens the skin’s natural barrier repair function
• A blend of hyaluronic acid and moisture boosters promote 72 hour hydration
• Protects skin from environmental aggressors

Available at:

• $199 from MYER
• $199 from The Iconic
• $199 from Adore Beauty