14 Best Face Serums in Singapore | Best of Beauty 2023

Stress, pollution, and an unhealthy lifestyle (among many others) could all take a toll on our skin as we age. Maintaining a skincare regimen can help tremendously in making sure that these skin problems and nuisances are well taken care of. A face serum is just one of the vital products to include in your routine.

Face serums are made of smaller molecules to effectively penetrate the deeper layers of the skin and keep it hydrated. It is typically applied after facial cleansers, and as your skin absorbs these skin-repair-boosting ingredients, it gradually undergoes rejuvenation. Are you excited to stash it in your skincare kit? We have rounded up the 14 best face serums in Singapore that we believe are worth the try.

This article was last updated on 10 January 2023.

1. SK-ll SKINPOWER Essence

Supercharge Skin From Deep Within

Using the breakthrough formula of InfinitPower Technology,  SK-ll’s SKINPOWER Essence promises to supercharge your skin layer by layer. The formula consists of an exclusive cocktail of ingredients such as  Calla Lily Extract, Quercetin Extract, and Peony Extract for a youthful, healthy look. The deeply hydrating formula helps protect your skin against daily stressors so it can remain glowing, bouncy, and smooth at all times. Pores and fine lines would be less visible as well – you’d look younger than ever! 

The essence is also formulated with SK-II’s signature PITERA™ that is packed with over 50 micronutrients that conditions the natural function of the skin. 

Easy to apply with light texture

Besides its powerful formulation, what we love the most about this essence is its light and translucent texture that easily penetrates into the skin. That said, you will never have problems applying this essence on your face, regardless of your skin type. We also like that the essence comes with an exclusively designed auto-dropper, providing users with the optimal dosage for supercharged skin transformation for each use.

If you want to make your skin look even brighter, we recommend that you also get the SK-II GenOptics Aura Essence. Like the SKINPOWER essence, it helps to reduce skin dullness. At the same time, it does wonders in reducing the appearance of dark spots caused by sun damage.

 Why you should buy this:

• Highly moisturising and quick-absorbing
  
• Formulated with a unique blend of powerful ingredients
• Suitable for day and night use
• Cleverly-designed dropper for optimum dosage with each use
  
• Suitable for all skin types
• Available in 3 sizes: 30, 50, and 75mL

2. Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Face Serum

In just a year, Estee Lauder was able to sell a whopping 5.7 million bottles of Advanced Night Repair around the globe. Among all other face serums, you probably wonder what reels in beauty care enthusiasts to this product. The answer lies in its effective formula which includes hyaluronic acid. This acid lessens the appearance of the so-called “sign of aging” – all the while keeping the skin well hydrated and glowing.

Since the product promises an excellent overnight repair, it is best to include this in your night skincare routine to get the most out of your beauty sleep. Then, the next morning, wake up to a fresh, dewy and glowing skin!

Speaking of a night skincare regimen, you might want to try Advanced Night Repair Intense Reset Concentrate as well.

3. Skin Ceuticals C E Ferulic Face Serum

We noticed a lot of beauty sites featuring this product. That sparked our curiosity. This must deserve some close investigation. And we’re right about why it’s one of the most popular serums worth trying. It is infused with skin-friendly vitamins and acids that help protect the skin against environmental and aging-related damage.

It is specially formulated for those who are regularly exposed to pollution and stress, which are some of the skin’s worst enemies. By applying Skin Ceuticals C E Ferulic, you are giving your skin an extra protective layer against these skin-damaging factors. In no time, you should see the result of a bright, soft skin with a reduced appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

4. Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate

When you are already in your late 30s and 40s, skincare is even more crucial. It is more helpful to use a skincare product that works against aging-related damage. Shiseido Ultimune has an Imugeneration Technology that makes your skin stronger by 28%. What it does is it strengthens the effect of anything you put on top of it like your moisturizer. This face serum takes your skincare regimen up a notch.

Along with that, you can check out another promising product which is the  Shisheido White Lucent Illuminating Micro-Spot Serum.

5. Charlotte’s Magic Serum Crystal Elixir

Tagged as a potent face serum infused with skin health-boosting ingredients, Charlotte Tilbury Magic Serum Crystal Elixir works by providing your skin with intense hydration and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. For best results, pair it with Charlotte’s Magic Cream Light Moisturiser, which the developers of the product define as a “supercharged light texture miracle moisturizer”.

6. Lancome Advanced Genifique Face Serum

Lancome Advanced Genifique is proving its “advanced” title with its Bifidus prebiotic ingredient, which targets the ten signs of aging. This face serum also protects (and even strengthens) your skin’s moisture barrier. Through this, it can improve your skin’s radiance, elasticity, and smoothness.

7. The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

When left unmanaged, excess oil on the skin can lead to various issues such as enlarged pores, pimples and acne. These are all despicable skin issues that we want to get rid of. While we want to control that excess oil, we don’t want to dry up our skin. Instead, we want to keep it properly moisturized to retain its soft, glowing look and feel. The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% is an effective solution to that. Formulated to keep the skin clearer and brighter, it works by unclogging pores of excess oil, rebalancing sebum production and preventing breakouts. And so, this face serum is best for oily and acne-prone skin.

Another notable product to try is The Ordinary Buffet Serum. One of its best benefits is its ability to boost collagen production, which is one of the keys to achieving healthier, younger-looking skin.

Pair these products with The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 30% in Silicone for best results.

8. Elizabeth Arden Retinol Ceramide Night Face Serum

With the capsules individually sealed to keep the product’s active ingredients fresh, you can ideally carry Elizabeth Arden Retinol Ceramide around when you are travelling. After all, nothing should get in the way of your skincare regimen wherever you are.  It will be your favourite skincare travel buddy.

Are retinol products worth it though? If you haven’t heard much about it, retinol is a beneficial ingredient that dermatologists often prescribe to help reduce the appearance of scars, fine lines and wrinkles on the skin. As it contains retinol as an active ingredient, the product is best applied before bedtime. Though, you can expect your skin to be a little more sensitive to the sun because of it, so never skip the sunblock.

9. Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate

Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate is considered as one of the best oil-based serums in the market. No wonder, it has gained a positive reputation among its users, and a lot more beauty enthusiasts are giving it a try. Best for dry skin types, this oil serum intensely hydrates, keeping the skin healthy, dewy but firm and elastic.

Its notable skin benefits are not the only ones enticing us. It’s the relaxing lavender scent itself that promotes a restful beauty sleep we all need every night that reels us in. So, before heading to bed, make sure you don’t skip Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate!

10. Tata Harper Rejuvenating Serum

Tata Harper is a known brand for providing an excellent range of skincare products. Promising to naturally boost collagen production in the skin, Tata Harper Rejuvenating Serum can help get rid of multiple aging-related skin issues. Its rejuvenating 29 high-performing ingredients include hyaluronic acid, some helpful antioxidants, and natural neuropeptides that will keep the skin looking and feeling plump and well-hydrated.

Upon application, you can feel it tightening on your skin as it penetrates quickly and does the work. It also has long-term result that even VOGUE Magazine recommended it.

With continuous use, you’ll better see and experience long-term smoothing and softening benefits. And for best results, you might want to pair it with the mask and cleanser in this trio bundle set.

11. Skin Inc Face Serum Glow Filter

Skin Inc Serum Glow Filter brightens up your skin through Light Reflective Technology that allows external light to bounce off your skin. Through this, you get a dewy and naturally fresh look. It even has an airbrush effect upon application, diminishing pores visibility and red skin tone.

12. Loreal Paris Youth Code Anti-Aging Essence

Is there an over-the-counter serum product that you can easily buy anywhere but provides equally promising results as other choices available? The Loreal Paris Youth Code Ferment Anti-Aging Essence is the answer. Working to transform your skin into a bouncier and more radiant look and feel, the product provides three important skincare steps.

First, it stimulates skin epidermal renewal to make the skin more resilient. Second, it strengthens the skin’s resistance from aggressions. And third, it smoothens the skin by sloughing off dead skin cells from the surface. What we like about this face serum is it is not sticky and very lightweight. Go ahead, and see for yourself what happens next when you use it!

Don’t forget to pair it with the Youth Code Eye Essence,  Revitalift Night Cream and the Revitalift Laser x3 Anti-Aging Day Cream for best results.

13. Neutrogena Hydro Boost Capsule in Serum

Every day, health-conscious individuals love to track their water intake. Yet, we may forget that our skin needs a little help, too, especially during the warmest days. That said, why not give your skin some love by applying the Neutrogena Hydro Boost Capsule in Serum? Its main active ingredient is purified hyaluronic acid which is a great hydrating compound that can absorb up to 1000 times its weight in water. As a result, your skin becomes softer, moisturized, plump and glowing.

You can apply it both morning and night and only take 15 seconds of dry time with immediate hydration.

14. Olay Regenerist Retinol24 Night Serum

Who says you have to make a splurge every time you take your skincare regimen to the next level? You can always prioritize your beauty goals even under a strict budget. Good thing, there’s Olay Regenerist Retinol24 Night Serum, a product the keeps the skin firm, plump and smooth. Also, we like to note that it works great just as much as other products out there that are thrice its price. Definitely a steal!

I hope that our guide on the 13 best face serums in Singapore has helped you to find the best serum products for a soft, well-hydrated youthful skin. Please share this with your family and friends if you have found it useful. Also, do check out our other buying guides below!