Why it's great: Retinol is the gold standard of anti-aging ingredients — and Ulta.com shoppers say this serum delivers without causing irritation. "This works as well as more expensive brands and is less drying," writes one Ulta.com reviewer. "My skin is very oily and I've had no irritation using this product. My skin is smooth and soft and my pores are minimized. I use it daily and I have found that I have little need for foundation anymore." Another review shares similar positive thoughts. "As directed, I apply this serum in the morning and at night after I've washed my face," she writes. "I've noticed a visible difference in the appearance of my face...it's smoother, brighter, and less red."
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Why it's great: The combo of vitamins C and E, pine bark essence, and lipo-hydroxyl acid exfoliate and brighten skin to kick aging dark spots to the curb. One reader describes this serum as her holy grail. "Within a week or two my skin tone evened out, spots started lightening up... and what's crazy, it clears my acne!" she raves. "It worked very quickly for me. Using this stuff helps me feel more confident because it makes my skin look amazing. It has a really light, nice smell. It's super lightweight, it's not greasy at all, and it works really well with my oily skin!"
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Why it's great: In addition to wrinkle-fighting retinol, this serum also repairs skin's barrier to reveal smoother and brighter skin. Allow one Ulta.com reviewer to convince you to add this anti-aging serum to your skin care routine: "I didn't expect much from a drugstore brand, but this product does everything it claims and does it quickly," she writes. "I noticed results after just a few days with tighter skin, less fine lines, smaller pores and more even tone. I'm not easily impressed but I know I'll never stop using this serum."
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Why it's great: Another one of our fave anti-aging ingredients is glycolic acid, a gentle alpha-hydroxy acid that exfoliates to brighten skin and reduce wrinkles, and it just so happens to be in this serum. "This is the best product I have ever used on my skin!" shares one Ulta.com reviewer. "It has brightened, cleared, evened out my complexion. Keeps my adult acne around my chin clear and my face glows!" Another reviewer adds, "This serum is more like an essence styled product that you pump onto the hands and rub or dab over the face. My skin looks lightened, brightened, and glowing."
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