What to Look for in a Skin Serum for Combination Skin

Finding the right serum can help balance and nourish combination skin, addressing both oily and dry areas.

1. Hydration Without Heaviness

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Look for lightweight, hydrating serums that won’t clog pores or feel greasy. Ingredients like hyaluronic acid offer moisture without overwhelming oily zones.

2. Balancing Ingredients

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Seek out serums with niacinamide, green tea, or zinc, which help regulate oil production while soothing drier patches.

3. Non-Comedogenic Formulas

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Choose products labeled as non-comedogenic to avoid breakouts, particularly in the T-zone where combination skin is more prone to congestion.

4. Targeted Active Ingredients

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If you have concerns like dullness or uneven texture, opt for serums with gentle exfoliants (like lactic acid) or antioxidants (like vitamin C) that suit all areas of your face.

  1. 1
    The Better B Niacinamide Serum

    Dr. Barbara Sturm

    33 REVIEWS
    Flaunt a radiant complexion with this skin-perfecting serum designed to specifically target the pores to reduce and refine their appearance.
  2. 2
    Clarifying Serum

    Dr. Barbara Sturm

    31 REVIEWS
    Your blemished skin will love the mix of soothing ingredients in this hydrating Clarifying Serum.
  3. 3
    Intensive Serum With Tropical Resins
    5 REVIEWS
    Addresses blemishes and imperfections of combination to oily skin.
  4. 4
    Resurfacing Serum

    Tata Harper

    1,170 REVIEWS
    A resurfacing serum that utilizes AHA & BHA for a glowing, youthful complexion.
  5. 5
    Biolumin-C Serum

    Dermalogica

    163 REVIEWS
    High-performance lactic acid and vitamin c serum. This AHA serum brightens, exfoliates firms and helps reduce the appearance of fine lines.
  6. 6
    Perfectif Even Skin Tone Serum Dark Spot Corrector
    7 REVIEWS
    A powerful perfecting serum and dark spot corrector that helps erase the appearance of past damage and bring smooth, even-toned skin to light.
  7. 7
    Botanical C Facial Serum

    One Love Organics

    6 REVIEWS
    Antioxidant-rich serum that brightens skin, for a more radiant, even-toned complexion.
  8. 8
    Oasis Bright Multi Brightening Serum
    3 REVIEWS
    Our triple-active Vitamin C Serum, that brightens, fades pigmentation and hydrates, for a more radiant, even complexion across all skin types and tones.
  9. 9
    Salicylic and Hyaluronic Acid Clarifying Serum
    2 REVIEWS
    Targeted breakout clarifying serum featuring Advanced Encapsulation Technology for maximum results without irritation.
  10. 10
    The Brilliant Prime Radiance Serum Refill
    1 REVIEWS
    Glow Intensive · Ultra Fortify Serum. 

What to Look for in a Skin Serum for Combination Skin

Finding the right serum can help balance and nourish combination skin, addressing both oily and dry areas.

1. Hydration Without Heaviness

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Look for lightweight, hydrating serums that won’t clog pores or feel greasy. Ingredients like hyaluronic acid offer moisture without overwhelming oily zones.

2. Balancing Ingredients

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Seek out serums with niacinamide, green tea, or zinc, which help regulate oil production while soothing drier patches.

3. Non-Comedogenic Formulas

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Choose products labeled as non-comedogenic to avoid breakouts, particularly in the T-zone where combination skin is more prone to congestion.

4. Targeted Active Ingredients

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If you have concerns like dullness or uneven texture, opt for serums with gentle exfoliants (like lactic acid) or antioxidants (like vitamin C) that suit all areas of your face.