Vitabrid Dual Serum is a serum that contains hybrid vitamin C (Vitabrid C12) created using LDH hybrid technology, a complex of peptides, as well as other ingredients necessary for the skin.
The method of combining two ampoules leads to a synergistic effect, allowing you to effectively restore the skin both inside and out. Vitabrid Dual Serum has a significant anti-aging effect, improving the natural strength of the skin, improving the protective skin barrier.
1. Key benefits
Reduces hyperpigmentation
Improves skin tone, texture, firmness and elasticity
Hydrates and reduces skin moisture loss
Nourishes the skin and protects the skin from external stressors
Reduces the appearance of wrinkles
Has a lifting effect
2. Main functions
Reduces hyperpigmentation: Vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant ingredient, inhibits melanin production
Skin rejuvenation and anti-aging effect: Vitamin C and peptide complex stimulate collagen production in the skin, helping to maintain a vibrant and firm skin texture.
Powerful Antioxidant: Vitamin C promotes healthy, radiant skin by scavenging the harmful effects of free radicals from UV exposure, stress and pollution, helping to prevent visible signs of aging.
The serum comes in the form of a transparent glass ampoule with silver tips. The set includes four ampoules, which are sealed in a common cardboard box. Product volume - 4x10 ml.
Instructions for use
1. Turn the bottom of the container clockwise to mix the contents of two Vitabrid ampoules.
2. Shake the vial several times to thoroughly mix the components.
3. Apply the required amount of serum to the skin.
*Vitamin C and peptides are the two main skincare ingredients in this product.
To maintain a stabilized state, they are stored separately and then mixed just prior to use. Optimal effect can be seen when used within one month of mixing.
Active Ingredients
- Vitamin C. Vitamin C cleanses, refreshes and whitens the skin. It fights dullness and grayness, eliminates hyperpigmentation, reduces the severity of post-acne, freckles and other imperfections.
- Vitamin E. This vitamin reduces the depth of wrinkles, smoothes the skin, stimulates the synthesis of collagen and elastin, restores the smoothness, firmness and elasticity of the epidermis.
- Peptides. Peptides enhance the activity of structural proteins, smooth wrinkles, slow down the oxidative process, stimulate tissue regeneration, reduce mimic activity and improve the general condition of the skin.
- Hyaluronic acid. This substance retains water molecules in the deep layers of the skin, protecting it from dryness, flaking and premature fading.
- Plant stem cells. These substances stimulate metabolism, reduce the depth of wrinkles and increase the skin's resistance to the damaging effects of external factors.
- Extracts of centella asiatica and camellia sinensis. These plants have strong antioxidant activity. They neutralize the influence of free radicals, protect cells from oxidation and prolong the youthfulness of the skin.
Thanks to the two-phase system, the serum retains the original properties of all components.
Rose oil smoothes and restores skin elasticity, effectively tightening it and helping to rejuvenate epidermal cells. Helps to restore the contour of the eyelids. With it, you can deal with such a problem as an unattractive or uneven complexion and rosacea.
The serum is very light, quickly absorbed and absorbed. Suitable for daily use.
Skin type - dry, dehydrated. Expiration date: 1 year.
Compound
- Rosa damascena flower water (rose hydrolate), Calendula Officinalis Flower water (calendula hydrolate), Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf water (hamamelis hydrolate), Nigella sativa seed oil (black seed oil), Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (sweet almond oil), Aloe barbadensis (aloe vera gel) leaf juice, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil (jojoba oil), Oenothera biennis seed oil (evening primrose oil), Benzyl Alcohol (benzyl alcohol), Rosa Damascena oil (damask rose essential oil), Tocopherol (vitamin E), Piper Nigrum oil (essential oil of black pepper).
Mode of application
Shake the bottle thoroughly before use for a short-term connection of the two phases!
Features: soothes irritated and sensitive skin. Suitable after aesthetic procedures.
Ingredients: hyaluronic acid, extracts of mulberry, cucumber, thyme, grapefruit and olive.
Texture : gel.
Julia (skin oily, acne prone, sensitive, reddened, often dehydrated):
"LOVE. It would seem, why do I need another moisturizing serum when there is already an excellent H.A. intensifier? But they are still different. Yes, Phyto Corrective also moisturizes well, the product also has an excellent gel texture that is quickly absorbed. But this serum is a little lighter and, most importantly, heals really well after Botox or if there are any problems. I'm on my third bottle."
Refreshing moisturizing gel serum Serum Gel Aqua-Vitale, Swiss Line
Features : patented Filagrinol complex that binds moisture in the skin.
Ingredients: red algae (calms), hyaluronic acid (moisturizes), alpine herb extracts (tones and saturates with vitamins).
Texture: light cream-gel.
Lena (normal skin, with mild rosacea, periodically dehydrated):
“Now this is perhaps my favorite moisturizing serum. It is absorbed in seconds, does not leave stickiness and even seems to matte (I think this is a “side effect” of the general condition of the skin: it is all right, and it does not produce sebum, as if undermined). Even if I do not apply the cream, it feels like enough serum. Any foundation lays down perfectly, like clockwork. In short, during a fire, I would run for a passport and for her.
Price: 7200 rubles. on the official site .
Moisturizing serum-sorbet Hydra Life, Dior
Features: Delivers a lot of fun.
Ingredients: Gaberlea flower extract (stimulates skin flora) and mallow extract, which accelerates the synthesis of aquaporins (they improve moisture circulation inside the skin).
Texture: cream.
Olya (skin is oily, age-related, there are mimic wrinkles and slight pigmentation):
“I am in love with this serum! Gentle, light, fresh, absorbed instantly, moisturizes and does not leave a greasy sheen. Slightly cools the skin and evens out the tone. But the main thing is not this. The serum is so pleasant that at first I could not stop: I squeezed it all the time into my hands and sniffed it. How does she smell! My association is the aroma of freshness and purity (but at the same time, it has nothing to do with either a frosty morning or watermelon cucumbers). If you buy, keep in mind: it will be a complete expense, a complete waste.
Moisturizing two-phase serum Hydra-Essentiel, Clarins
Features: very light water. Perfectly relieves the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredients: Kalanchoe extract, which is able to stimulate the synthesis of hyaluronic acid and retain moisture.
Texture: oil in a lot of water.
Yana Z. (skin is normal, age-related, there are wrinkles):
“The serum is so light that I doubted it was biphasic. What is the second phase, where is it?%) It turned out, if you look at the light, it still exists. So shake well before use! It is better not to overdo it with the amount - stickiness will be felt. But the skin immediately becomes very comfortable. This is especially felt if before that she was o-o-very uncomfortable (mine - yes, it was). ”
Masha (dry skin, in the T zone - mixed, sensitive, there are mimic wrinkles):
“When one day I had peeling on my cheekbones, it was this serum that saved me. Although Hydra-Essentiel is so light in appearance, I would never have thought that she was capable of such a thing. But here are miracles - it gives such a charge of moisturizing that I sometimes forget about the cream (in vain, of course, but a fact).
Price: 4300 rubles. on the website Clarins.ru for 30 ml.
Serum against age spots Vinoperfect Radiance Serum, Caudalie
Features: contains the active ingredient vinifrin (grapevine juice extract), which is 62 times more effective than vitamin C in terms of whitening).
Also in the composition: olive squalane (moisturizes), bisabolol (soothes and relieves irritation).
Texture: watery gel.
Ira (combination skin, pigmentation and wrinkles, sometimes acne, dehydration):
“Bestseller of the brand and my must-have for several years. It really helps with pigmentation. Evens out tone and hydrates. The texture is a little juicy, but this is easily leveled by the settling application of the cream.
If I use this serum in the summer, my age spots do not get brighter despite the sun. The use of a cream with SPF solo does not give such a result. However, I liked not only the serum, but the whole line.”
Premium facial serum for the correction of mimic and deep wrinkles Exclusive Premium Serum, Lierac
Features: does everything that is possible (and not): restores, evens out the relief and tone of the skin, reduces pores, gives elasticity and stimulates regeneration. And it works as a muscle relaxant: it relaxes, like Botox, wrinkles caused by active facial expressions.
Ingredients: the result of the Lierac laboratory's own scientific developments, the Premium Cellular complex.
Texture : emulsion.
Olya (skin is oily, age-related, there are mimic wrinkles and slight pigmentation):
“This serum is a 'grey eminence' that enhances the power of everything you combine it with. It’s not immediately noticeable, but when you switch to something else, you notice the difference instantly. Wonderful super-light texture, pleasant aroma and economical consumption, I think, will help to crush the toad, which woke up at the sight of the price. 
Price: 3570 rubles. for 75 ml
Serum that enhances the regeneration capabilities of the skin, Aurealux Serum, Dolce & Gabbana
Peculiarities: activates skin processes during sleep.
Composed of: Gold Flavo-silk Tricomplex™ (golden silk sericin, Italian olive oil extract and vitamin B3), which is responsible for hydration, firmness and elasticity.
Texture: light cream.
Karina (skin thin, sensitive): Perfectly evens out the tone, moisturizes well, gives the skin that very notorious radiance from the inside. The most interesting thing is that there is no mother-of-pearl inside, it is a light white cream. According to the charter, it must be applied at night. But, as sometimes happens, I read the instructions two weeks after the start of use, and all this time I applied it only in the morning. Worked great! After stopping the use of the serum, its effect (that is, my fresh look) persisted for quite a long time.
Ingredients:
Premium facial serum for the correction of mimic and deep wrinkles, Lierac Exclusive Premium Serum: Aqua/Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract, Propanediol, Papaver Somniferum Seed Oil, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Glycerin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Lecithin, Saxifrage Sarmentosa Extract, Ferulic Acid, Baicalin, Trideceth-6, Sodium Hyaluronate , Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Benzoate, Cycnoches Cooperi (Orchid) Flower/Leaf Extract, Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Salicylate, Chlorphenesin, Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Cyclopentasiloxane , Pentylene Glycol, Parfum/Fragrance, Potassium Sorbate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Polysorbate 20, Peg-35, Castor Oil, Peg-40, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate
Serum that enhances the regeneration capabilities of the skin, Aurealux Serum, Dolce & Gabbana: aqua niacinamide butylene glycol nylon-12 pentylene glycol glycerin polymethylsilsesquioxane sodium hydroxide, disodium edta, olea europaea fruit oil/ olea europaea (olive) fruit oil, polyglyceryl-2 oleate, sodium benzoate, methylparaben, hydrolyzed silk, simmondsia chinensis seed extract/ simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed extract, xanthan gum, cyclodextrin laurate , sodium citrate, biotin, ethylparaben, propylparaben, tocopherol, glyceryl stearate citrate, oryza sativa bran oil/oryza sativa (rice) bran oil, parfum (fragrance), limonene, citronellol, linalool, benzyl salicylate
Serum Double Serum, Clarins: Aqua/Water/Eau, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Glycerin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentylene Glycol, PPG-3 Myristyl Ether, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Dipsacus Sylvestris Extract, Butylene Glycol, Parfum/Fragrance, Phenoyethanol, Propanediol, Tromethamine, Sylibum Marianum Seed Oil, Carbomer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Escin, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Squalane, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Theobroma Cacao (Cacoa) Extract, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Xanthan Gum, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Unsaponifables, Caramel, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine, Musa Sapientum (Banana) Fruit Extract, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi) Fruit Extract, Kalanchoe Pinnata Leaf Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, MYrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract, Disodium Edta, Tocopherol, Lycium Barbarium Fruit Extract, Maltodextrin Orthosiphon Stamineus Ex tract, Herychium Coronarium Root Extract, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Leaf Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Penthaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Jania Rubens Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Engelhardtia Chrysolepis Leaf Extract, Ci 14700/Red 4/Callicarpa Japonica Fruit Extract (V2925A)
Super C+E Concentrate Serum Super C+E, Apot.care: Capric / Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate / Caprite, Ethylhexil Stearate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Askorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Tocopherhyl Acetate, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil.
Refreshing moisturizing gel serum Serum Gel Aqua-Vitale, Swiss Line: Water/Eau, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Gentiana Lutea Root Extract, Tussilago Farfara (Coltsfoot) Leaf Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Pollen Extract, Fagus Sylvatica Bud Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Olea Europaea (Olive), Oil Unsaponifiables, Echinaacea Pallida Extract, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil Unsaponifiables, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Carbomer, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Chondrus Crispus Powder (Carrageenan), Potassium Sorbate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Fragrance, Propylene Glycol, Glyceryl Acrylate/ Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Menthol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Benzyl Alcohol, Lecithin, Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Limonene, Alcohol Denat., Hydroxycitronellal, Benzoic Acid, CI 42090 (Blue 1), Phenoxyethanol.
Open QuoteFor oily and sensitive skin, weightless like water or dense with an oily finish - 21 products that will save you at the end of winter.
Serum NCTF-Intensive® Serum Régénérante Supreme, Filorga
In 1978, the French doctor of aesthetic medicine Michel Tordjman founded the Filorga brand, based on his scientific developments. Even before Botox took over the world, Michel developed injectables based on hyaluronic acid, and also came up with NCTC, an anti-aging meso-cocktail, which was soon renamed NCTF and made an important part of most modern Filorga products.
Therefore, the NCTF-Intensive® serum is aimed primarily at restoring skin elasticity and radiance. Moreover, the concentration of NCTF in it is the same as in injectable preparations.
The texture of the product resembles a light cream, it is distributed on the skin easily, does not stick. The effect is like from non-injection mesotherapy (tested it): the skin really looks healthy, rested, a healthy glow and a moisturizing effect appear. Considering that this is not a one-time attraction at a cosmetologist, but a long-term care with a cumulative effect, the remedy is really worth it.
Price: 4 159 rubles.
Light serum Le Visage Serum Lumiere, Rivoli
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Tested by BeautyHack editor Julia Kozoliy
I gave the serum to my mom as a Christmas present. This is an anti-aging remedy - the young Swiss brand Rivoli mainly specializes in them. The task of Le Visage Serum Lumiere is to protect the skin from external factors, to give it radiance. It is clear that, using home care, no one expects an impressive skin tightening or getting rid of wrinkles, but it is in our power to give it high-quality care. Mom used the serum for a month, and at the moment the verdict is as follows: a pleasant texture, does not weigh down, is instantly absorbed (suitable for any skin type), after the skin is soft and really shines (except for the beneficial components - oat and sorghum extracts - the manufacturers prudently added light-reflecting particles).
Price: 5 200 rubles.
Night Elixir "Instant Skin Reboot", L'Occitane
When the morning reflection in the mirror does not please you (especially at the end of a very difficult week), you just want to reset everything and instantly transform. If earlier I thought that only Cinderella deserved such miracles, now I am convinced that anyone can become a beauty in the morning, and neither fairies, nor pumpkins, nor glass shoes are needed for this (Manolo Blahnik will do).
Does the Immortelle Reset night elixir promise to restore the skin in just one night? Let's check! I applied it in the evening on cleansed skin, but beforehand, of course, I admired the golden overflows in the bottle - inside there are hundreds of granules with immortelle essential oil, which actively fights the signs of aging. The elixir melts on the skin - the texture is similar to a mix of serum and oil, but you will not feel oily or sticky. I completed my beauty routine by applying a moisturizer, and in the morning I was pleasantly surprised - the skin was radiant, soft and smooth, and the tone became noticeably more even. For this, "thanks" to the extracts of akmella and marjoram - together they smooth out wrinkles and start recovery processes while you sleep.
Price: 5 400 rubles.
Serum Hydra-Essential, Clarins
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Tested by BeautyHack Editor-in-Chief Karina Andreeva
The older I get and the more I communicate with cosmetologists, the more I am convinced that serums are extremely important in daily care. If only simply because they allow subsequent remedies to “work” better. I really love the Hydra-Essential line in Clarins - it's just what the doctor ordered for dry skin. And even more so with temperature fluctuations. In winter, I became more attentive to the skin of the face and try to prevent peeling and dryness. The serum came in very handy. I apply after cleansing and mask, before cream, patting movements. Since the serum is two-phase, I shake the bottle, and in the palm of my hand it turns out to be something between water and oil. The tool moisturizes the skin well and works instantly - for about 20 minutes you still definitely feel it on the skin, but at the same time without a sticky layer and excess oiliness. But you immediately feel freshness and comfort on your face! And if you had a feeling of tightness or itching before, in the first ten minutes after application, they recede. In the composition of the extract of the leaves of Kalanchoe (responsible for moisturizing) and callicarpa (gives the skin radiance).
By the way, Ksenia Wagner also made a test drive of the product at one time: you can read her review of the product.
Price: 4 550 rubles.
Calming serum Serum Hydra Sensitive, Guinot
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Tested by BeautyHack founder Ekaterina Domankova
I liked the tool! It moisturizes well, and after use, a pleasant glow remains on the skin - the face does not shine like a pancake, but looks healthy and rested.
I was surprised by the consistency of the serum - not the usual liquid, but creamy. The white, dense product is noticeable on the skin, so if you have a not very dry type, you can not apply anything on top.
The composition contains the Lymphokinin complex patented by the brand, which soothes the skin and makes it more resistant to negative external factors. And centella extract works as a healing component.
Price: 7 470 rubles.
Universal oil Good Cera Super Ceramide Essential Oil, Holika Holika
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Tested by editorial assistant Anya Khobotova
A young Korean brand, founded in 2010, today is almost the face of the entire Asian beauty market. Few people know that Holika Holika is part of Enprani Co Ltd, the largest Korean cosmetics company with a 20-year history. All compositions and ingredients of the products have already been tested by time and a huge staff of corporation specialists.
The Good Cera line is based on a complex of ceramides, which together with oils and fatty acids form the lipid barrier of the skin. The product collected the entire flower garden of natural oils: lavender, orange, chamomile, camellia and so on. All ingredients are aimed at restoring, healing and moisturizing the skin. The oil is universal: it can be used for the face and body (although with 40 ml you won’t really go wrong).
I apply before bed. The face became softer, and the feeling of tightness was gone. I got rid of peeling due to temperature changes in two nights.
Price: 1 890 rub.
Moisturizing Serum HyaluSerumB5, La Roche-Posay
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Tested by BeautyHack project manager Anastasia Lyagushkina
What "catches" at first sight is a turquoise-colored bubble. I saw it and immediately wanted it on my shelf in the bathroom. The second is the promises stated on the package: to make the skin more elastic and smooth out wrinkles.
I don’t have wrinkles as such, but small, shallow ones began to appear. In my case, making them less noticeable is quite realistic. After application, a weightless film remains on the skin, giving the face a shine. Therefore, I recommend using the product at night. In the morning, the effect is noticeable from the first application: the skin is fresh, radiant, visually more even and fantastically hydrated. As for wrinkles, we continue to work on them with the serum - for this, the product contains centella extract and two types of hyaluronic acid.
Price: 2 547 rubles.
Hydrating Serum S.O.S. Thirst Quenching Serum Caudalie
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Tested by BeautyHack senior editor Anastasia Speranskaya
There are two “camps” of serum lovers: some prefer gel textures that are not felt on the skin and are absorbed like water, others prefer a thicker and more nourishing consistency so that the moisturizing effect is immediately noticeable. For a long time I could not decide which serums I like best, but after trying S.O.S. from Caudalie understood - the "golden mean" is the best!
The light texture of the watery cream-gel is instantly absorbed, but the moisturizing effect is obvious: the skin becomes smooth and radiant. The serum also calms - it is very important in the cold season, when the saying "frost - red nose" becomes the truth of life. For this, thanks to organic grape water - the main character of all products in the Vinosource line.
I use the product as a primer, taking into account the advice of Beyoncé makeup artist Sir John. To create the effect of skin illuminated from the inside, he applies a moisturizing serum under foundation.
Price: 2 750 rubles.
Serum for the correction of mimic wrinkles Botulina Up-Lift Essence, EGIA
Tested by BeautyHack senior editor Anastasia Speranskaya
If mimic wrinkles make themselves felt more and more over the years (I mentally send greetings to my “nasolabial lip”), but you are not yet mentally ready to try Botox, pay attention to products with components that relax facial muscles. One of these is Botulina from the Italian brand EGIA. Like Botox, it acts on the muscles of the face and prevents the formation of mimic wrinkles.
How does she do it? All the "fault" of the innovative formula with the complex name of acetyl-hexapeptide-8. It is not necessary to memorize it, the action of the formula is much more important: it instantly activates the process of cell regeneration, moisturizes the skin and provides a lifting effect. Despite the anti-aging effect, the serum is intended for all ages - as we all know, wrinkles appear at different times for everyone. Do not worry - it will not be able to affect facial expressions, and the relaxation of the facial muscles will occur completely unnoticed. But small wrinkles will smooth out over time - checked!
Price: 6 325 rubles.
Retexturing Activator, Skin Ceuticals Renewing Moisturizing Serum
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Tested by BeautyHack co-founder Margarita Lieva
I love the SkinCeuticals brand! Before that I used the cream, I also return to this serum not for the first time. The brand appeared in the USA 24 years ago and three years later received a patent for the use of antioxidants in cosmetics - the effectiveness of this component is the basis of the brand philosophy “Warning. Protection. Correction". Many cosmetic labs now rely on SkinCeuticals research in this area.
Retexturing Activator is great for moisturizing the skin, especially when applied at night. One of its tasks is the renewal of epithelial cells (there are urea and aminosulfonic acid in the composition), so slight peeling may appear at the beginning. But the result is worth it - the skin looks rested, redness around the nose and on the cheeks go away.
There are several antioxidants among the components, the most active are hyaluronic acid and kombucha (kombucha complex, which a year ago all healthy lifestyle activists drank instead of lemonade).
Price: 5 724 rubles.
Serum for the face with green tea extract From Jeju Serum, Secret Nature
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The serum is one of my favorite skin care products and because of its light texture it doesn't overwhelm my oily skin. I have used Secret Nature Korean products more than once and have always been pleased with the result, just like this time after testing the moisturizing serum with green tea extract. The texture is incredibly delicate, reminiscent of a light, melting cream. The composition includes not only green tea extract, which soothes the skin, but also a complex of plants from the South Korean island of Jeju. A variety of natural ingredients fight dry skin, nourishing it and protecting it from external adverse effects.
I apply the serum after toning the skin, it has an unobtrusive smell of herbs and is instantly absorbed. The skin is more hydrated and fresh, you will not see any effect of a mask or stickiness after application. For the sensitive type, this is a real delicacy, perfectly moisturizes and soothes.
Price: 1 360 rub.
Antioxidant youth concentrate Lifactiv, Vichy
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Tested by BeautyHack editorial assistant Arina Zarudko
Alas, our skin needs to be saved from everyday stress and not shelved care that prevents the appearance of wrinkles. Concentrate Lifactiv copes with the tasks: smoothes and protects against the harmful effects of external factors. This tool is designed to combat premature skin aging, as part of a 15% concentration of Vitamin C - an antioxidant that activates the protective properties of the skin. The serum also contains moisturizing vitamin E. Neohesperidin and maritime pine polyphenol are natural antioxidants that fight the first signs of aging. And this whole composition is completed by hyaluronic acid, which takes care of the elasticity and smoothness of the skin.
It is necessary to apply a few drops of oil warmed in the palms of the face and neck to cleansed skin once a day. Manufacturers guarantee a noticeable effect after 10 days of use. At the moment, I can say that the skin looks noticeably more rested and fresh, and the product also narrows the pores quite well. After this serum, I don’t even apply cream - it moisturizes with a bang. There were no unpleasant sensations after application, only a slight stickiness, as is usually the case after liquid serum. The only negative is a small amount, but the concentrate is designed for that: use it to the last drop, and repeat the course after 6 months.
Price: 1 472 rubles.
Retinol Intense Anti-Aging Facial Serum with Retinol Concentrate
The American brand Retinol has been represented in Russia for two years now, but for me this is the first product from the brand, each care in which contains retinol.
The bottle of serum is made of dark glass, it is convenient to apply the right amount of care to the face with a pipette. The consistency of the product resembles thick yellow milk - two drops are enough for the skin of the face and neck.
Thanks to the serum, my skin recovered well after cleansing my face, when no other means helped - it evens out the relief and copes with the healing of local inflammation. I am very pleased with the effect, so I will continue to test the care with pleasure until the winter is over.
Price: 3 030 rub.
Serum ampoule S.9 Syn-ake Ampoule Whitening Care, Bergamo
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The collection of the South Korean brand Bergamo has an ampoule serum with snake venom, and it is she who saves me every day. I put a few magic drops on my face and do a massage. The product does not stick, and the skin after is soft and not greasy, the face looks refreshed, there is no feeling of tightness.
The texture of the serum is quite thick and not overly oily, the smell is not sharp. Peptides reduce muscle mobility and prevent the appearance of wrinkles at a young age, the syn-ake component stimulates cell renewal, perfectly softens, moisturizes and tightens facial contours, and also restores and regenerates.
And the protagonist of the serum is an extract of snake venom. The substance blocks muscle activity (therefore, the serum is good to use at night) and treats problem skin, promoting rapid cell regeneration.
Price: 1200 rub.
Serum with hyaluronic acid Japan Gals Pure beau essence, Japonica
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Tested by BeautyHack editor Sofia Vorobieva
Another serum that has pushed many favorites off the shelf is Japonica's Japan Gals. I use it twice a day on clean, dry skin. The product contains hyaluronic acid. The solution is well distributed and creates the effect of "additional moisture". It reduces the evaporation of water from the surface of the skin. Feels like there is a lifting effect after the first application. The serum absorbs quickly, after which I always apply a moisturizer.
After there are no traces of film and stickiness, only the promised wet effect. The product will not affect the durability of the makeup in any way, because it is not felt a few minutes after application.
Japan Gals helped me eliminate flakiness on my face and even out my skin tone. The texture of the serum resembles water, and it may seem that it has a large consumption, but it’s not: 1-2 drops are enough for the whole face.
Price: 1 610 rubles.
Serum Blue Serum, Chanel
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Tested by BeautyHack special correspondent Maria Alferova
If you don’t know why you need a serum, urgently go to. And then choose a universal remedy that will help your skin to become better, and the subsequent stages of care to work more efficiently.
For the end of winter, I choose the unchanging classics. The legendary serum helps to smooth out the first mimic wrinkles, make the complexion more uniform and tone the skin.
The ingredients for the rich composition are selected from the 4 "blue" zones of the planet, where people live longer and look younger than their years. Green coffee from Costa Rica helps to soothe the skin and has an antioxidant effect (needed by all residents of the metropolis). Olives from the paradise island of Sardinia saturate the skin with beneficial fatty acids, relieving dryness and creating an invisible protective barrier for the lipid layer (which suffers so much in the off-season). The resin of the mastic tree from Greece helps the skin to repair itself (you only need to apply the serum).
In the morning after cleansing, I take a few drops of the product and do a light massage (gives the skin an extra tone). In the evening, I also include the product in my routine - in the morning my face looks better (it saves me when I don’t have time for makeup).
Price: about 8,000 rubles.
Serum with α-lipoic acid Protector +, Health Quartet
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Tested by Beautyhack Special Correspondent Daria Mironova
The Health Quartet brand specializes in anti-aging cosmetics. The main ingredient of this serum is α-lipoic acid, which, thanks to cyclodextrins, penetrates deep into the skin, moisturizes and nourishes, restoring the protective barrier. The composition also contains an antioxidant - snow fungus extract.
The consistency of the serum is gel-like, the color is transparent, the product is easy to apply to the skin, quickly absorbed and does not leave stickiness on the surface. During frosts, my skin was very dry, peeling began, the usual nightly restoring cream did not help. And this serum worked in one application - I applied it in a thin layer under my usual cream at night, in the morning the skin was soft and without peeling.
I don’t have wrinkles, but two tiny creases between the eyebrows have been bothering me for a long time (they are not deep enough to be called wrinkles, but I see that the skin is no longer so smooth due to active facial expressions). Before going to bed, I always do a face massage with serum, and after two weeks of use, I noticed that the creases became almost invisible. I am going to continue to use Protector + in my night care, because I see a good restoring and leveling effect.
Price: 8 800 rubles.
Phytobiotech Satin Balm, Method Cholley
I am the most dedicated Method Cholley fan. Everything is fine with this Swiss brand: oils, fluids, and serums. By the way, about the last. When you are over thirty, they simply must be in your skin care arsenal - they contain a higher concentration of active ingredients that fight for the health and beauty of the skin than in ordinary creams. Phytobiotech balm is my big and unconditional love. It can be used in the morning and in the evening, on the beach and after the pool - and in the world and in the feast. The main function is to improve complexion and eliminate microcracks (gates of infection through which pathogens can penetrate). I have oily skin that is prone to breakouts and often gets pigmented after acne. Phytobiotech made them almost invisible - hooray!
The balm has a light, satin texture - as delicate as good bed linen. The tool is quickly absorbed and easily replaces the base for make-up.
Price: 7 650 rubles.
Frudia Pomegranate Nourishing Serum
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Tested by BeautyHack editor Natalia Kapitsa
All Frudia products use fruit extracts as a solvent. The young Korean brand appeared in 2016. They say it took almost thirty years to develop the R Vita W formula - perfectionists, they are! The pomegranate serum from the Pomegranate line is a great way to tidy up your skin after a long winter. The product with the texture of sour cream soufflé is well absorbed and perfectly moisturizes. The main active ingredient is polyphenols - powerful antioxidants that fight free radicals that cause wrinkles. The serum has a pleasant, sweet-sour, natural smell - no aggressive fragrances. Fans of organics and allergy sufferers will definitely appreciate it! I apply the product at night on thoroughly cleansed skin, and “close” the cream on top - cosmetologists advise using the serum in this way.
Price: 1 650 rubles.
Serum Aceite De Rosa Mosqueta, Skin Clinic
Tested by BeautyHack editor Natalia Kapitsa
Serum with musk rose oil in the composition restores the skin after aggressive procedures - peelings, resurfacing, laser exposure. It provides hydration and nutrition, relieving irritation and redness.
I use the serum every time after being outside for a long time - no peeling. The product has a weightless consistency - it lays down with a light feather, and not with a woolen "blanket". Works great with foundation and powder.
Price on request
Serum base makeup Armani Prima Day Long Skin Perfector Trouble Zones, Giorgio Armani
Tested by BeautyHack senior editor Anastasia Speranskaya
I’ve heard about products from the Armani Prima line for a long time: makeup artist Sergey Naumov praised a balm that smoothes the skin, and in my personal collection there was a cleansing gel oil that erases makeup from the face like an eraser. Now I got acquainted with a product that combines a moisturizing serum and a makeup base, which, without too much modesty, was called “Skin Perfector”.
Owners of combination skin will be delighted: the serum simultaneously controls the production of sebum and retains moisture - the Prima Skin complex is responsible for this magical effect. This is not a standard, pore-tightening silicone primer, but a light milk that absorbs quickly and masks imperfections. The fact that the serum can even be applied to the eyelids inspires confidence: it has undergone serious dermatological testing and is suitable even for sensitive skin. And most importantly, the tool has a slight lifting effect - do not be surprised if after use you do not want to apply foundation at all.
Price: 7 781 rubles.
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