25 Best Face Serums of 2025, According to Experts and Editors

Face serums are concentrated skincare products designed to target specific skin concerns. Here are the top 25 face serums for 2025:
- The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%: For oil control and minimizing pores
- SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic: Best for antioxidant protection and brightening
- Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum: For gentle exfoliation
- La Roche-Posay Effaclar Serum: Best for acne-prone skin
- Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex: For overall skin repair
- The INKEY List Hyaluronic Acid Serum: Best budget hydrating serum
- Vichy Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Face Serum: For strengthening the skin barrier
- Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum: For evening out skin tone
- Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate: Best overnight repair serum
- Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Serum: For intense hydration
- Sunday Riley Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment: For gentle exfoliation and brightening
- Paula’s Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster: For minimizing pores and improving skin texture
- Tatcha The Dewy Serum: For achieving a glowing complexion
- Skinceuticals Hydrating B5 Gel: Best for combination skin
- Dermalogica Age Smart Biolumin-C Serum: For fighting signs of aging
- The Ordinary “Buffet”: A multi-peptide serum for multiple signs of aging
- Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops: For hydration and glow
- Lancôme Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Serum: For improving skin’s youthful look
- Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum: Best retinol serum for beginners
- First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Hydrating Serum: For sensitive, dry skin
- Herbivore Bakuchiol Retinol Alternative Smoothing Serum: Natural alternative to retinol
- Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum: For plumping and firming
- Ole Henriksen Truth Serum: Vitamin C serum for brightening
- Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum: Luxury hydrating serum
- Farmacy Very Cherry Bright 15% Clean Vitamin C Serum: For brightening and evening skin tone
Remember to choose a serum based on your specific skin concerns and always patch test before incorporating a new product into your skincare routine.




