Best serums
Every roundup below is ranked by the SerumProof score, the same rubric we use on every review. No pay-to-play, no editor favorites.
- Best vitamin C serums8 picks
The vitamin C serums that back up the marketing, ranked by SerumProof score.
- Best retinoid serums8 picks
Retinoids that are actually dosed and packaged to work, ranked by SerumProof score.
- Best peptide serums8 picks
Peptide serums worth the premium, ranked by SerumProof score.
- Best barrier-support serums8 picks
Serums that support a calmer, less reactive-looking barrier, ranked by SerumProof score.
- Best serums under $308 picks
The best-scoring serums you can buy for $30 or less.
- Best value serums8 picks
Strong formulas with the lowest cost per month to use.