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Avène’s Hydrance Boost Serum does just that: boost hydration. The formula is centered around a holy trinity of hydration: hyaluronic acid, vitamin B3 (more commonly referred to as niacinamide), and Avène’s signature thermal spring water. While the first two ingredients are hallmarks in many great serums, it’s the thermal spring water that helps sooth tightness and discomfort and restore skin balance that really impresses Margarita Lolis, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon. Meanwhile, hyaluronic acid replenishes natural moisture levels and niacinamide helps strengthen the skin barrier and brighten the overall complexion. Basically if you’re looking for a serum for dry skin, this is your answer.
“This serum left my skin noticeably more glowy within a few days of testing, and I enjoyed its lightweight, watery texture. My only qualm is that it isn’t fragrance-free—the rose scent is subtle and pleasant but could irritate those who are sensitive to fragrance in skin care,” says Wodarcyk.
3. Best Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Oily Skin: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Face Serum with Hyaluronic Acid
Original image by Glamour contributor Alex Bailey
Original image by Glamour contributor Alex Bailey
- What we like: This is an affordably priced serum that’s fragrance-free and nongreasy on oily skin types
- What could be improved: Some users dislike the tacky feel
Glamour reviewer and filmmaker Alex Bailey, swears by this hyaluronic acid serum for her acne-prone, oily, and “dramatic” skin. “The serum has a watery texture that absorbs into my skin almost instantly, which I especially appreciate on busy mornings,” she says. “It can be hard to find products that play nicely with makeup, but I love that this serum doesn’t make my usual routine slide off halfway through the day. Its affordable price point makes it a product I feel good about using every day, without feeling a pinch in my wallet every time I apply it.” She also appreciates that the serum is both fragrance-free and affordable, a combination she says has been “hard to find,” in a formula that performs well for her skin type.
Dr. Garshick seconds Bailey’s recommendation. Because the formula is oil-free, lightweight, and noncomedogenic, she explains that it will sink in quickly and won’t make oily skin look or feel greasy.
4. Best Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Combination Skin: Biossance Squalane + Hyaluronic Acid Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping & Hydrating Serum
Original image by Glamour commerce writer Alanna Martine Kilkeary
Original image by Glamour commerce writer Alanna Martine Kilkeary
- What we like: Hydrates dry patches but keeps an oily T-zone matte
- What could be improved: Price; slightly sticky feel
Formulated with a three-ingredient “Plumping Complex,” this serum combines hyaluronic acid, copper peptides, and squalane to support skin’s collagen production, leaving it bouncy and smooth. Glamour commerce writer Alanna Martine Kilkeary can attest to the formula’s hydrating and plumping benefits on her combination skin type. “This hyaluronic acid serum is probably one of the best I’ve ever tried, not only because I see immediate plumping effects after I use it, but because my skin simply drinks it up,” she says. “My skin is combination and I love that this doesn’t overly hydrate it or make it feel greasy or dewy. Instead, it hydrates my dry patches but keeps my usually oily T-zone matte. My skin looks a lot smoother, flake-free, and plump—all the good things.”
5. Best Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Acne-Prone Skin: SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Gel
Original image by Glamour commerce writer Alanna Martine Kilkeary
Original image by Glamour commerce writer Alanna Martine Kilkeary
- What we like: Oil-free formula is ideal for oily, acne-prone skin and clogged pores
- What could be improved: High price point; not hydrating enough for skin that is dry and acne-prone
“A lightweight, noncomedogenic serum like SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Gel is ideal for those with acne-prone skin,” says Dr. Garshick. “It provides hydration without adding greasiness and absorbs easily.” Formulated with hyaluronic acid and vitamin B5, this serum also draws in hydration and supports the skin’s barrier repair. Glamour’s Kilkeary loves that this serum is oil-free and absorbs quickly so it doesn’t clog pores, add shine, or trigger breakouts. “I liked that it didn’t make me look or feel overly shiny or oily: my makeup stayed pretty matte throughout the day, but my dry spots were totally eradicated and flake-free.” Plus, she says it offered an unexpected added bonus: “I was especially a fan of this one because I think it did the most work to minimize my fine lines and it gave me the look of youthful, baby cherub-like cheeks—the perfect smooth canvas for moisturizer and makeup.”
6. Best Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Sensitive Skin: Cerave Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Original image by Glamour contributor Ariel Wodarcyk
Original image by Glamour contributor Ariel Wodarcyk
- What we like: Gentle, fragrance-free formula that delivers lasting hydration
- What could be improved: Creamy texture may be too heavy for those who prefer lighter formulas
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