6 Budget-Friendly Face Serums to Try

Looking for affordable facial serums to try in your skin care routine? Look no further! We share a few of our favorites from the L’Oreal portfolio of brands—plus, tips and tricks for scoring budget-friendly facial serums—in our broke girl’s guide to shopping for facial serums, below.

Face serums are fun because there are so many different formulas out there that can help you target specific skin concerns. Ranging from aging skin and dullness to uneven skin tone, dark spots, dryness and more, there’s definitely a serum out there that can satisfy your specific needs. The not-so-fun part about choosing a serum is finding one that doesn’t come with a hefty price tag. Don’t worry though. We did the research for you, and it turns out there is a good selection of worthwhile serums out there that don’t require you to break the bank to reap the benefits. Read on for six face serums all under $30. 

L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Derm Intensives 10% Pure Glycolic Acid Serum

Looking for a serum to give you youthful-looking skin at a budget friendly price? The L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Derm Intensives 10% Pure Glycolic Acid Serum does not disappoint. Glycolic acid is an alpha-hydroxy-acid that dermatologists have found is helpful in achieving younger-looking skin. After every use, you’ll find your skin feels smoother and more refined. 

Vichy Minéral 89 

Hyaluronic acid is another key ingredient that can promote youthful-looking skin, thanks to its hydrating benefits. This serum from Vichy combines the Vichy Mineralizing Thermal Water, 15 minerals and hyaluronic acid to hydrate, plump and fortify skin, making it more resistant to visible signs of aging caused by pollution, stress and fatigue.

CeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol Serum

We consider this serum the shot of green juice your skin needs for all of its anti-aging needs. The formula contains retinol to improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and skin texture, hyaluronic acid for extra hydration and radiance, niacinamide for calming benefits and ceramides to help restore your skin’s natural barrier.

I Dew Care Bright Side Up Brightening Vitamin C Serum

If your skin needs a boost of radiance, try the I Dew Care Bright Side Up Brightening Vitamin C Serum. The lightweight, jelly formula makes the skin look plumped and bright, thanks to the formula infused with nourishing vitamins C, E, B5 and grapefruit extract. 

Indeed Labs Hydraluron Moisture Serum

Bring back the dewy glow this winter with the Indeed Labs Hydraluron Moisture Serum. Its formula is filled with the purest form of hyaluronic acid and red marine algae, offering powerful anti-aging properties and extreme hydration for skin that is smoother, softer, plumper and more radiant.

Derma E Anti-Aging Regenerative Serum

Take your skin from dull and lackluster to revitalized and refreshed with this Derma E Anti-Aging Regenerative Serum. After every use, your skin will feel replenished, nourished and healthier-looking.

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