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Best Facial Serum for Dry Skin
Maybe she's born with—or can't get rid of it? Much like how we can't choose our parents, we also can't change our genetics, making our skin type ours from day one. While various hormonal periods—like adolescence, pregnancy or menopause—can cause flare-ups, if you normally have dry skin or oily skin or combo, you'll likely always have it. For those who fall in the first camp, a serum can make your patchy, itchy areas that much more painful, making a hydrating solution a must. This option has everything you seek out of a skin serum, including lactic and glycolic acid to decongest pores and exfoliate dead dermal cells, but also has vitamin-rich algae extract to tight and satiate your skin. A nightly application will have your skin looking firm, smooth and soft.
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Best Facial Serum for Sensitive Skin
Do you have Gemini skin? You know, the kind that is glowing and clear one day and then the next, riddled with acne around your T-zone? If so, you're less likely to experiment with new beauty products, which could wreak havoc on your pores. Before you give up, consider this multi-active serum that's made for sensitive folks like you. It helps strengthen your complexion's ability to protect and repair itself, all while using your natural ceramides to diminish lines and wrinkles. Another added bonus is the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory extracts like chamomile, lavender, ginseng and orchid, all of which calm flare-ups.
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Best Skin Serum for the 'I Just Worked Out' Look
Ever wish you could bottle up that slightly rosy, energized gleam you have post spin class? Or a tough boxing routine? As part of the new "athleisure beauty" trend, this product is meant for those who frequently work out, staying steady, even with sweat. What you'll appreciate the most—apart from the way it leaves your skin Instagram-ready—is the lightweight, natural texture. It doesn't feel heavy on your pores but works to relieve short- and long-term damage that can be caused by exercise or environmental conditions. You'll notice decreased dryness, firmer cheeks and plenty of sparks, thanks to vitamins, antioxidants and minerals.
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Best for a Psychic Serum
Sorry, this beauty product might not predict when you'll finally meet someone worth deleting Tinder for, but it is intuitive to your skin's specific needs. Labeled as an "adaptive" serum, it gives you exactly what you need, when you need it. (If only dating was that way, eh?) If your a.m. skin tends to be a tad dull and dehydrated after those eight hours of shut-eye, it'll restore and hydrate your pores. But if by the time you finish your last Netflix episode, your skin feels inflamed or irritated, it'll aim to resurface and renew your skin. An added 15 percent of lactic acid also helps to exfoliate dead cells, too.
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Best Facial Serum for Your 29th Year
Is there anything quite as daunting as 29? So close to 30 but hanging on to your 20s for every last one of those 365 days. During this lap around the sun, consider implementing a retinol serum into your routine. A smart, subtle place to start is with First Aid Beauty's .25 percent-pure concentrate. While you'll need to be mindful of how often you apply and your sun exposure when using retinol, you'll be amazed at how it resurfaces, smooths and improves your overall tone. The lower percentage makes it less intense, but the ingredient itself is an all-star in helping you stay youthful.
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