The Serums I'm Currently Using

I use a variety of serums in both my morning and evening skincare routines. "For my combination, blackhead-prone skin, niacinamide and azelaic acid" have proven to be the most effective actives.

My Current Serums

Kiehl's – Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum An anti-aging serum with pure retinol. Cream-textured, easy to apply, and doesn't cause irritation or dryness.

Revox – Niacinamide 10% A gel formula recommended for combination skin that supports the skin barrier and protects against external aggressors.

Geek&Gorgeous – A-Game 5 – 0.05% Retinal Serum A retinal emulsion with a lower irritation risk — delivers a gentler effect than retinol-based products.

Geek&Gorgeous – aPAD – 20% Azeclair (Azelaic Acid Derivative) Serum Reduces breakouts and blackheads, and also helps even out redness in the skin tone.

The Body Shop – Drops of Youth™ Bouncy Sleeping Mask A gel-textured product enriched with antioxidants and botanical ingredients that absorbs quickly.

The Body Shop – Edelweiss Serum Concentrate A higher-potency concentrate with a refreshing effect.

Helia-D – Antioxidant Serum A multi-antioxidant product — though for me personally, the texture was a little too thick.

Revox – Vitamin C 20% "Lightweight, watery-gel texture, absorbs instantly." Reduces the appearance of fine lines and dark spots, and gives the complexion a radiant boost.

Estée Lauder – Advanced Night Repair An anti-aging, resurfacing serum with a gel texture. Layers beautifully and doesn't leave a sticky residue.

Rituals – The Ritual of Namaste – Anti-Ageing Serum A cream-serum containing retinol, malabar kino, and wild indigo — best suited for evening use.