7 Face Serums for Dry Skin That Are Hydration Superheroes

Though serums have a lighter consistency than moisturizer, their concentrated ingredients make them a must-have for every skin type. If your skin is dry or dehydrated, serums can reintroduce lost moisture to create a dewy, hydrated complexion. Below, we’re sharing some of our editors’ favorite hydrating serums for dry skin that will keep your complexion moisturized year round. 

Youth to the People Triple Peptide + Cactus Oasis Serum

Plump, firm and hydrate skin with this hyaluronic acid formula that intensely nourishes and moistures. It’s infused with four types of hyaluronic acid to soften, plus three peptides to smooth out fine lines and cactus stem and malachite mineralize to keep the skin looking bouncy and healthy.

Garnier Green Labs Hyalu-Melon Replumping Serum Cream

This serum pulls triple duty as a serum, cream and sunscreen in one. Hyaluronic acid and watermelon work to re-plump skin and the fresh, juicy watermelon scent is a sweet bonus.

Kiehl’s Vital Skin-Strengthening Hyaluronic Acid Super Serum

This powerhouse hydrator helps fortify skin and works to resist signs of aging. It leaves skin feeling plumped, dewy and prepped for the rest of your routine.

L’Oréal Paris Derm Intensives 1.5% Hyaluronic Acid Serum

With 1.5% hyaluronic acid, this hydrating serum can quench the thirst of even the driest skin. It absorbs quickly into the skin and plumps it for the ultimate glow-up.

SkinCeuticals H.A. Intensifier

Another hyaluronic acid favorite, the H.A. Intensifier is specifically intended for dehydrated skin. It works to hydrate and soothe the skin, in addition to smoothing the look of fine lines and wrinkles.

Vichy Minéral 89 Prebiotic Recovery & Defense Concentrate

Vichy’s concentrate is made with the brand’s signature mineral-rich volcanic water combined here vitreoscilla ferment and niacinamide. The good-for-your-skin ingredients work wonders for the skin barrier by boosting elasticity.

Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum

This potent hydrating serum contains a blend of hyaluronic acid, polyglutamic acid and squalane to draw in and lock in moisture. It also has copper peptide that works to encourage collagen production. Bottom line? Your skin will be left feeling revitalized and resilient.

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