7 Serums That Are Perfect for Combination Skin

With some areas of dryness and others with excess oil, it can be tricky to find products that work for combination skin. Take serums for example. Sure those dry patches on your complexion could do well with a few coats of hydrating serum. But applying the same formula onto a T-Zone that’s battling excessive oil production, may seem like a no-no. That doesn’t mean you should skip the step altogether, though.Remember: Oily skin needs hydration in order to keep sebum production in check. Below we share our favorite beauty-boosting serums that your combination skin will love.  

CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum

This Resurfacing Retinol Serum is a perfect option if you have combination skin and are looking to address post-acne marks and discoloration. This formula contains brightening ingredients like licorice root extract and niacinamide, plus time-released encapsulated retinol to reduce the appearance of large pores and improve skin smoothness. 

Kiehl’s Cannabis Sativa Oil Concentrate

Specifically built for problematic and blemish-prone skin, the Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil Concentrate has an herbal blend of hemp-derived cannabis sativa seed oil and oregano oil to calm and re-balance skin.

La Roche Posay Effaclar Serum

Oily and combination skin types are more prone to enlarged-looking pores due to more frequent oil production. But fear not. Effaclar Serum, a pore minimizer with glycolic acid and lipo-hydroxy acid, can help tighten the appearance of pores, smooth skin’s texture and boost radiance.

Biossance Squalane + Lactic Acid Resurfacing Night Serum

For an overnight treatment, try the Squalane + Phyto-Retinol Serum by Biossance. This serum contains bakuchiol that helps minimize wrinkles and even out your skin tone and texture. If you’re looking for a retinol alternative, this is the one for you.

Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum

Dewy skin is just a step away with the Glass Skin Refining Serum, even if you have combination skin. The peach extract and peptide complex hydrates and brightens your complexion and absorbs into the skin in a snap.

Vichy Idéalia Life Serum

This serum — formulated with LR2412 and lipo-hydroxy acid— helps refine skin’s texture, visibly reduce the appearance of pores and illuminates a complexion for a more youthful-looking appearance.

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