Serum reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 132 Reddit reviews across 29 subreddits and 61 posts to rank the best Serum brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/AsianBeauty, r/Makeup, r/SkincareAddiction, r/beauty, r/Skincare_Addiction. Top-rated brands include The Ordinary (3.8/5), Cosrx (4.5/5), Mad Hippie (5.0/5).
Stats
Reviews132
Subreddits29
Posts61
Brands76
Products83
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#1
The Ordinary
3.8
(15)
"The ordinary did crazy things to my brows and lashes im addicted."
"The Ordinary vitamin C serum."
"Use the ordinary niacinamide 10% + zinc 1%"
"I've been using the Ordinary one which doesn't have prostaglandins and didn't expect much but have been pleasantly surprised I have noticed some length."
"The Ordinary makes a number of reasonably priced serums."
"Could be nice."
"It might not work for you , but I love the Ordinary one."
"I’ve noticed a change in thickness and length in just a month of usage"
"The Ordinary has rosehip oil you can use under your moisturizer."
"The Ordinary has rosehip oil you can use under your moisturizer."
#2
Cosrx
4.5
(6)
"Yes! Cosrx is great too"
"Cosrx's Snail Mucin Essence is my go-to hydrating serum."
"Cosrx and TruSkin are really amazing"
"Might the corsx one be okay or similar?"
"Cosrx's Full-Fit Propolis Synergy Ampoule might be another option!"
"I prefer no-frills Corsx Advanced Snail Mucin Power Essence."
#3
Mad Hippie
5.0
(5)
"I really love Mad Hippie's Vitamin C serum."
"I'll second mad hippie, it's been my go to for years."
"I LOVE Mad Hippie. It’s $33 but sometimes it goes on sale at Ulta or Sprouts which also carries other clean alternatives at different price points."
"For beginners, I would def recommend Mad Hippie from Ulta!"
"I am OBSESSED with mad hippie vit c serum from ulta, its the same as skinceuticals c e and ferulic."
#4
Purito
4.8
(4)
"I’ve been loving the purito centella serum, it soothes my skin well and has a lightweight texture."
"Take a look at the Purito Centella serum. Centella/Cica is soothing and anti-redness."
"I love anything by Purito!!! So a vote for the Purito serum!"
"I’ve liked purito and the skin1004 one."
#5
Regimen Lab
5.0
(3)
"Regimen Lab Wave Serum."
"Regimen Lab Wave."
"Regimen labs wave serum. It is best."
#6
Skin1004
5.0
(3)
"I can not recommend the centella serum enough, the one in a yellow bottle."
"The skin1004 centella ampoule!! im on my 6th bottle!! No joke it cleared my PIE."
"I've been having success with Skin1004 centella ampoule."
#7
Paula's Choice
4.7
(3)
"It drastically improved my skin texture"
"Paula's Choice makes a good one."
"There are a few products with vit c, or a straight up c serum. But all are gentle and great quality."
#8
Revitalash
4.3
(3)
"GrandeLash and RevitaLash worked great though. RevitaLash is VERY expensive though, but it did have the best results for me."
"I didn’t know having eyebrows was possible until I used revitalash."
"I've bought Revitalash from catchoftheday twice now, and the first bottle was amazing, definitely grew my lashes."
#9
Goodal
4.3
(3)
"Goodal vit c serum; Axis y dark spot serum"
"I have been using the Goodal vitamin C serum for a year now and it really helps brighten my skin."
"Goodal vit c serum; Axis y dark spot serum."
#10
Grandelash
4.3
(3)
"Grandelash!!"
"I used to use the GrandeLash one and it did work very well, but as others have mentioned it has prostaglandins which can cause orbital fat loss and are also just not good to get in your eyes."
"GrandeLash and RevitaLash worked great though. RevitaLash is VERY expensive though, but it did have the best results for me. GrandeLash has the best results for the money and you can get it at a discoun"
#11
Good Molecules
4.3
(3)
"The ordinary and good molecules both have really affordable and amazing serums."
"I’ve been using 'good molecules discoloration correcting serum'."
"The Hyaluronic Acid Serum from Good Molecules ($6) I’ve tried this one myself and it was hydrating."
#12
Numbuzin
4.3
(3)
"I use the Numbuzin #3 serum daily."
"My favourite is Numbuzin 5."
"Numbuzin #5 serum and toner pads."
#13
Iunik
5.0
(2)
"Its smooth, no smell, refreshing, 100% recommend."
"My fav is the iunik propolis serum."
#14
Hado Labo
5.0
(2)
"A tiny bit goes a long way, and at nearly 51yo, I've still not got any deep wrinkle lines."
"It's the GOAT of HA. I use the serum for microneedling."
#15
BOJ
5.0
(2)
"I started using BOJ Glow Serum with propolis."
"The BOJ calming serum with green tea."
#16
Cos de Baha
5.0
(2)
"What worked for me was the 20% niacinamide Cos de Baha serum. It literally controlled oil on days when I used it."
"Cos de Baha HA is great for glide."
#17
Minimalist
4.5
(2)
"I’ll recommend one of these 2."
"I am using the one by Minimalist. I purchased it from Daraz and it is working as expected."
#18
Melano CC
4.5
(2)
"Melano CC really helped to fade my PIE!"
"The colour fades away a lil."
#19
Dr. Brenner
4.5
(2)
"I have good results using this Dr. Brenner Vitamin C Serum."
"The Vitamin C Serum by Dr. Brenner is very cost-effective."
#20
iUnik
4.5
(2)
"The iUnik Black Snail serum or Jourdeness Dragon's Blood Essence Lotion."
"IUnik Black Snail Restore Serum is alright too."
#21
Mimumimu
4.5
(2)
"The hydrating and soothing effects are truly excellent!"
"Mimumimu absorbs quickly and has a quick effect."
#22
Medik8
4.5
(2)
"I have combo/ sensitive skin and it works great for me :)"
"I’m really interested in trying medik8’s new peptide serum."
#23
Babe Lash
4.5
(2)
"I've tried multiple serums, and the one that worked the best... is Babe Lash."
"I like Babe Lash."
#24
Murad
4.0
(2)
"I use Murads I got it half off on a sale at Ulta."
"I use Murads I got it half off on a sale at Ulta other than that I wouldn’t have bought it it’s so expensive but it really is a miracle product."
#25
Experiment
4.0
(2)
"Serum for dry skin you can try Experiment Supersaturated Hydrating Barriar Serum"
"Experiment Beauty Super Saturated (can be sticky)"
#26
Farmacy
4.0
(2)
"I just ordered the Honey Milk essence from Farmacy, a brand I love."
"I just bought Farmacy's Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner, its FA safe according to Skinsort!"
#27
COSRX
5.0
(1)
"The COSRX Propolis ampoule and Torriden’s hyaluronic acid have been my holy grail products."
#28
Phytosurgence
5.0
(1)
"I’ve been using Phytosurgence Sea Submerge serum and it’s really helped with my dry skin!"
#29
Pylodil
5.0
(1)
"Pylodil HS serum..the best"
#30
L300
5.0
(1)
"Which is very calming oil serum thanks to oat kernel oil and is also fragrance-free."
#31
Prequel
5.0
(1)
"It's really good at doing what it is supposed to do."
#32
Tatcha
5.0
(1)
"I really love the Tatcha Indigo Overnight Repair Serum."
#33
Asterwood
5.0
(1)
"Got a copper serum and argiline serums from Asterwood off Amazon - I like them both."
#34
Rejuglow
5.0
(1)
"Rejuglow serum is a combination serum like vit c,ferulic acid and hyaluronic acid"
#35
Olaplex
5.0
(1)
"RevitaLash cosmetics advanced eyelash conditioner and Olaplex lashbond building serum are two excellent choices!"
#36
Avene
5.0
(1)
"I like the Avene one!! Avene does great products for sensitive skin."
#37
Reviv
5.0
(1)
"I like The Ultimate Serum by Reviv Serums...it's very similar to TNS+ Advanced Serum."
#38
Image
5.0
(1)
"I also love the vital-c line from Image as it has peptides and their products are clinically studied."
#39
Maelove
5.0
(1)
"Budget choice is Maelove Peptide Squad."
#40
Skinceuticals
5.0
(1)
"I've been using skinceuticals P-TIOX Anti-wrinkle serum I love it."
#41
Peach and Lily
5.0
(1)
"I have been using the Peach and Lilly copper peptide serum and it’s been working really well for me."
#42
Dermaluxe
5.0
(1)
"Grew my lashes so fast. I used a slovenian brand dermaluxe lash."
#43
Grande
5.0
(1)
"My eyelashes are problematically long because of it."
#44
Her Beauty
5.0
(1)
"Her beauty's hyaluronic acid serum is the best one out there for plumped skin."
#45
Boldify
5.0
(1)
"I’m using one from Amazon called the boldify hair density growth serum. It isn’t oily, I use it every night and it has really helped."
#46
Lancôme
5.0
(1)
"Not a serum but Lancôme cils booster xl is an amazing conditioner/primer."
#47
Latisse
5.0
(1)
"I have been using the generic brand of Latisse (Bimatopost) for about 2 months and I am amazed at the results."
#48
NeuLash
5.0
(1)
"Neu Lash has worked wonders for me for years! I’m often asked if my lashes are real."
#49
RevibraC10
5.0
(1)
"The best vit c serums are RevibraC10 and Rejuglow serum"
#50
Skin 1004
5.0
(1)
"The most hydrating and soothing serum is the skin 1004 probio cica ampoule."
#51
Taiyo
5.0
(1)
"These two hydrating serums stood out then as quite benign (and didn’t sting) for me."
#52
Rejuran
5.0
(1)
"These two hydrating serums stood out then as quite benign (and didn’t sting) for me."
#53
Torriden
5.0
(1)
"I started using the Torriden DIVE-IN Hyaluronic Acid serum about a year ago."
#54
Timeless
5.0
(1)
"Timeless 20% is usually sub-$40 for 30ml. The watery consistency means that it's great for oily skin."
#55
L’Oréal
5.0
(1)
"I love that stuff and it’s one of the only skin tints that doesn’t break me out!"
#56
Mary and May
5.0
(1)
"Mary and may peptide 6 serum or Stratia Interface Peptide Cream."
#57
MUAC
5.0
(1)
"I started using the mandelic acid toner from MUAC and fell in love with it."
#58
Vichy
5.0
(1)
"You can use the Vichy, Iunik Beta Glucan power serum, CosRx 6 peptide skin booster, the ordinary multi peptide + HA serum."
#59
NIOD
5.0
(1)
"NIOD copper peptide is the best for me."
#60
Plum
5.0
(1)
"Plum Niacinamide serum"
#61
CeraVe
4.0
(1)
"Their moisturizer really helps my skin tho!"
#62
deconstruct
4.0
(1)
"For vit c go for deconstruct"
#63
Aesop
4.0
(1)
"Aesop B Triple C is good but also $$$."
#64
Keeps
4.0
(1)
"Designed to slow down hair loss and promote hair regrowth at the crown of your head."
#65
Skin Story
4.0
(1)
"The skin story hair growth serum."
#66
Caromed
4.0
(1)
"My advice is to avoid serums with the prostaglandin as people had negative reactions to it."
#67
Uzu
4.0
(1)
"Uzu by Flowfushi, it’s not that famous yet but it surprisingly works well on my Southeast Asian lashes."
#68
La Roche-Posay
4.0
(1)
"Try azelaic acid serum or anything with vitamin e in it."
#69
Eucerin
4.0
(1)
"I'm loving it. It appears to be reducing my pores and reducing some redness."
#70
IUNIK
4.0
(1)
"IUNIK Beta-Glucan Power Deep Moisture Vegan Serum"
#71
Aveeno
4.0
(1)
"Is pretty popular with people with similar skin concerns from what I’ve heard."
#72
Benton
4.0
(1)
"Benton Fermentation Essence which I use like a serum."
#73
Jan Marini
4.0
(1)
"Here are some non HQ options I would recommend: 1) Jan Marini Luminate."
#74
Brilante
4.0
(1)
"Brilante brightening serum, can add hyaluronic acid."
#75
Clarins
4.0
(1)
"Clarins, not too heavy or light, gentle, hydrating, gives a nice glow."
#76
celimax
4.0
(1)
"Celimax Noni Energy Ampoule"
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