Is Your Skin Rough and Dry? Here Are 24 Hydrating Serums To Add To Your List!

Do you have naturally dry skin? Or has your skin become dry because of too much sun exposure or acne treatments? These hydrating serums are just like giving your skin a long, tall drink of water. Soon, your skin will feel soft and look dewy again.

Esse Probiotic Serum

This Esse Probiotic Serum is the world’s first live probiotic serum that represents the pinnacle of the BIOME + technology. As the Esse Probiotic Serum touches your skin, around 1 billion live probiotics per millilitre will be activated by the moisture on your skin.

That will then complement your natural microbial diversity and will help in creating an ideal microbiome that slows down the process of ageing. Not only that, but independent testing has also justified that this product helps increase the firmness of your skin by 16% in a matter of 28 days with positive results being down in 100% of test subjects.

Why we love it:

• Helps to firm up the skin
• Reverse the signs of ageing
• Contains probiotic

Price: $220.00

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Alexandr & Co. SeriGlow™ Silk Elixir Serum

Formulated with Silk Sericin Complex™, the SeriGlow™ Silk Elixir Serum by Alexandr&Co. moisturises the skin while giving it a brightening effect. Additionally, it reduces fine lines and restores the skin’s protective barrier. With Betaine in its list of ingredients, it enhances the protection and moisturising properties of the serum. Users have praised this serum as a skin brightening and firming product that delivers significant results.

Why we love it:

• Brightens the skin tone
• Fortifies the skin’s barrier
• Minimizes fine lines

Price: $148.90

Souffle Beauty The Elixir Rose Serum

The Elixir by Souffle Beauty is an advanced serum formula that is infused with Bifida Ferment Lysate (probiotic) that refreshes, rejuvenates and restores your skin back to its optimum condition. Not only that, but this serum also leaves your skin looking much brighter with a glow. Additionally, this serum also aids in accelerating your skin’s recovery duration whilst reducing the size of your pores. Also, this serum is packed with a hydrating power that not only provides hydration to your skin but also locks in the moisture.

Why we love it:

• Helps to revive the skin
• Radiant skin
• Minimizes the appearance of pores

Price: $75.00

Allureskins Potions Nicotinamide Performance Ampoule

Allureskins Potions Nicotinamide Performance Ampoule is an award-winning product that will help to amp up your skincare game. Infused with a high concentration of nicotinamide and a unique blend of botanical extracts like peony root and biota orientalis leaf extract, it will do wonders for your skin. Allureskins Potions Nicotinamide Performance Ampoule is suitable for every skin type, including those with sensitive skin. It penetrates deeply into the skin, leaving your skin instantly hydrated and softer.

Why we love it:

• Suitable for all skin types
• Softens the skin
• Botanical extracts

Price: $29.25 (Original price: $39.00), saved 25%!

SkinMed Revitalizing Concentrated DNA Serum

SkinMed Revitalizing Concentrated DNA Serum contains a high concentration of Salmon DNA to effectively reverse the signs of ageing and minimizes the appearance of scars. This award winning serum features the essential ingredients that help to promote skin cells regeneration and stimulate collagen production. Don’t underestimate the size of the bottle, as the SkinMed Revitalizing Concentrated DNA Serum is known to revitalize, rejuvenate and repair the skin. It is ultra lightweight and easily absorbs into the skin when applied. With just one usage, it instantly boost the moisture level of the skin.

Why we love it:

• Fades the scars
• Reverse the signs of ageing
• Promote collagen production

Price: $98.00

CNP Laboratory Mugener Ampule

The Mugener Ampule by CNP Laboratory is infused with Snail Mucin Extract that works effectively in relieving redness, calming blemished skin and soothing your sensitive skin effectively. Not only that, but this ampule also contains Glycosaminoglycans and Allantoin that heals your troubled skin as well as increases your skin’s regeneration rate to restore the condition of your skin to its original condition whilst increasing the hydration level and the elasticity of your skin.

Why we love it:

• Soothing properties
• Hydrates the skin
• Boosts skin elasticity

Price: $40.90

Klairs Rich Moist Soothing Serum

If you’re one who has dry skin, then you most definitely need to get your hands on the Klairs Rich Moist Soothing Serum. This hydrating serum is designed to supply your skin with a burst of hydration and moisture into the deep layers of your skin. When the serum touches your skin, you can feel how soothing and moisturising it is.

Also, as this serum is very concentrated, even one drop of it is very effective. Additionally, this hydrating serum is infused with Phyto-oligo and a blend of organic compounds that speeds up the absorption rate of the product into your skin.

Why we love it:

• Delivers intense hydration
• Soothes the skin
• High quality ingredients

Price: $29.90

Académie 24H Hydraderm Serum

If you’re looking for the best hydrating serums in Singapore, the Académie 24H Hydraderm Serum should be on top of your list. Formulated with advanced technology, it is infused with 99.4% of natural ingredients including aloe vera extract, apple extract and hyaluronic acid. It delivers intense hydration for up to 24 hours and helps to revive dry skin instantly. This serum absorbs easily into the skin without leaving any greasy residues. With just one application, it will leave you with a radiant-looking complexion.

Why we love it:

• Delivers long lasting hydration
• Natural ingredients
• Brightens the skin tone

Where to buy: Académie Scientifique de Beauté official account

CNP Laboratory Propolis Energy Ampule

The CNP Laboratory Propolis Energy Ampule is great to help revitalise your skin! Its formula contains Propolis Extract that is concentrated and well known for its properties of moisturisation and antioxidants. Since it also contains Hyaluronic Acid, it can also help with maintaining healthy and glowing skin that is firm. Much more, it also contains CNP’s Anti-Irritant Complex and Beta-Glucan. For those with sensitive skin, fret not! Madecassoside can help and this ampule is also free from parabens! 

Why we love it:

• Helps to revive the skin
• Free from harmful ingredients
• Packed with antioxidants

Price: $40.90

Where to buy: Guardian Singapore and CNP Laboratory

Astalift Renewal Jelly Aquarysta

One of Astalift’s bestseller is their Renewal Jelly Aquarstya. This product is an anti-ageing skincare product that is unique and comprises an effective mix of nano-ceramides and collagen. Not only does it have a light texture, but it is also quick-absorption to provide your skin with a glow! Besides that, its formula also contains Astaxanthin, a super anti-oxidant and Asenyaku Extract, which helps boost moisturisation. It also has the benefits to penetrate the moisture barrier in your skin to help prevent dehydration. It also helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines and puffiness. Its key benefits also help to optimise the capabilities of your skin’s moisture-retention, as well as strengthen the skin’s defence.

Why we love it:

• Reverse the signs of ageing
• Strengthen the skin’s barrier
• Seals in the moisture

Price: $148.00 (40g), $141.00 (40g refill) | $222.00 (60g), $215.00 (60g refill)

Where to buy: Astalift

Ploërmel Intensive Firming And Moisturising Serum

Before we head on to the details, one of the best features of this Intensive Firming And Moisturising Serum by Ploërmel is that it is suitable for all types of skin, be it dry skin, oily skin or combination skin. Also, this serum helps moisturise your skin without clogging your pore and it also helps in diminishing wrinkles and fine lines.

Additionally, it is also infused with excellent ingredients like Glycerin which is a humectant, Sodium Hyaluronate, Watermelon extract, Apple extract and Lenti extract that is all proven to hydrate, nourish, moisturise and protect your skin from external damaging factors.

Why we love it:

• Suitable for all skin types
• Nourishes the skin
• Fades fine lines and wrinkles

Price: $88.00

Pixi Hydrating Serum

Provide your skin with a revitalised skin boost with this Hydrating Milky Serum by Pixi. This hydrating serum aids in improving your skin’s elasticity by hydrating and protecting your skin. The texture of this serum is similar to that of a lotion, with it being silky, smooth and lightweight. Additionally, this serum is formulated with natural ingredients such as Jojoba Oil, Rose Flower Extract and Aloe Vera.

Why we love it:

• Ultra lightweight
• Natural ingredients
• Softens the skin

Price: $41.00

Where to buy: Sephora Singapore

Vichy Liftactiv Vitamin C Serum

This hydrating serum by Vichy Laboratories is claimed to show visible results in just 10 days. We looked at the reviews from consumers, and apparently, it is true. This hydrating serum contains 15% pure Vitamin C which aids in improving the condition of your skin.

Immediately after applying it onto your skin, you’ll begin to see 8% of improvement in the firmness of your skin. Following that, in 10 days, you’ll be able to see a 21% improvement in the brightness of your skin and in 4 weeks, a 17% reduction in your fine lines and wrinkles.

Why we love it:

• Brightens the skin
• Reduces fine lines and wrinkles
• Firms the skin

Price: $65.00

Where to buy: Lazada

Mario Badescu Herbal Hydrating Serum

“This makes my skin so soft and smooth but doesn’t feel greasy! It just soaks into my skin and I can really feel the difference. I love it!” gushes one beauty review. The secret lies in the blend of ceramides, ginkgo and ginseng extracts.

Why we love it:

• Softens the skin
• High quality ingredients
• Brightens the skin tone

Price: $48.00

Where to buy: Sephora Singapore

Bobbi Brown Intensive Skin Supplement

This water-based serum feels light on the skin, and works on all skin types too. Aside from hyaluronate (which helps your skin hold in moisture) it also has radiance-boosting vitamins E and C.

This is also one of the best hydrating serums to apply before makeup. In fact, Bobbi Brown developed this serum as the first step of her makeup routine. Makeup looks better on hydrated skin!

Why we love it:

• Suitable for all skin types
• Preps the skin
• Lightweight

Price: $144.90

Where to buy: OZCosmetics Singapore

Elizabeth Arden Retinol Ceramide Capsules

Get softer, smoother and younger-looking skin! Retinol exfoliates and boosts cell turnover. Ceramide gives you much-needed moisture. And people say this serum really works! It’s got 450 five-star reviews, and clinical trials also discovered it works 76% better than unencapsulated retinol.

Why we love it:

• Promotes younger looking skin
• Softens the skin
• Reverse the signs of ageing

Price: $115.50

Where to buy: iShopChangi

Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum

One of the best hydrating serums in Sephora Singapore! It contains Vitamin B5 and pineapple ceramides, plus a special watermelon, apple and lentil complex. The result: skin that feels softer and more supple for 24 hours after you apply it! Bonus: the plant extracts are full of anti-oxidants that help reverse damage from pollution and environmental aggressors. It’s pricey, but worth it!

Why we love it:

• Packed with antioxidants
• Protects the skin
• Soothing properties

Price: $70.00

Where to buy: Sephora Singapore

Clinique Moisture Surge Hydrating Supercharged Concentrate

If your skin feels as dry and rough as sandpaper, this hydrating serum is for you! It immediately smooths and plumps up your skin. It feels really light (perfect for Singapore weather!) and won’t irritate your already stressed-out complexion.

Why we love it:

• Helps to plump up the skin
• Ultra lightweight
• Hydrates the skin

Price: $86.00

Where to buy: Sephora Singapore

Belif Hungarian Water Essence

You can use these before your serums, or apply several layers to soak your skin in its hydrating goodness. It contains rosemary, lavender, sage and other herbs that act as natural humectants. (A humectant is anything that adds moisture, traps moisture, or helps your skin absorb moisture better.)

Why we love it:

• Botanical ingredients
• Seals in the moisture
• Dermatologically tested

Price: $67.00

Where to buy: Zalora Singapore

The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid

Who says the best hydrating serums have to be expecting? Women love The Ordinary’s magic potion for dry skin. It contains 2% hyaluronic acid and vitamin B5, and works just as well as expensive brands — for less than $20! “My skin has never felt this bouncy!” says one beauty review. Others praise how it absorbs so quickly and doesn’t feel heavy in Singapore weather.

Why we love it:

• Delivers intense hydration
• Affordable
• Super lightweight

Price: $11.50

Where to buy: lookfantastic

Canvas Rose Otto Concentrated Hydration Serum

Tap the skin-nourishing powers of rose otto, called “the Queen of flowers!” This hydrating serum is made of 99% natural ingredients and will keep your skin supple, soft, and toned. It’s perfect for both dry skin or anyone who wants to prevent early signs of ageing.

Why we love it:

• Firms up the skin
• Minimizes the signs of ageing
• Hydrating properties

Price: $125.00

Where to buy: Canvas Beauty

Skinceuticals Hyaluronic Acid (H.A) Intensifier

Clinical studies show that this hydrating serum improves skin’s hyaluronic acids by 30%. Aside from HA, it contains liquorice root and purple rice that help make your skin firmer, smoother and look plumper. “After two days of using the product my skin has an even tone and a great glow which I love!” says one Singapore skincare review.

Why we love it:

• Helps to plump up the skin
• Boosts skin moisture level
• Softens the skin

Price: $168.00

Where to buy: Skinceuticals Singapore

Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Light Lotion

Contains three kinds of hyaluronic acid that go deep into your skin to soften both your surface cells and heal your skin moisture barrier from within. “My sister introduced me to this. I was sceptical at first because it was much cheaper than the serums and lotions I’ve used before, but it really helped my skin. It’s a good bargain!” says one skincare review.

Why we love it:

• Improve overall complexion
• Contains three kinds of hyaluronic acid
• Brightens the skin tone

Price: $22.90

Where to buy: Watsons Singapore

iUNIK Black Snail Restore Serum

Next on our list of great hydrating serums for parched and dehydrated skin is this one from iUNIK. It is formulated with 70% Black Snail Extract and 5 Black Super Food that has been known proven to hydrate and nourish the skin intensively. It also contains Centella Asiatica which is great at soothing inflamed and irritated skin.

Why we love it:

• Nourishes the skin
• Soothing properties
• Delivers intense hydration

Price: $14.20

Where to buy: Shopee

Before and after tips when using a serum

Want to make the most of your hydrating serums? Then read on to get our Insider Tips to optimize their efficacy! First and foremost, it is always important to cleanse and exfoliate your skin before applying a serum to ensure that it absorbs effectively into the skin. Properly cleansing your skin before applying your serum helps to eliminate any buildup of excess oils and dirt accumulated throughout the day. Additionally, exfoliating your skin with a gentle acid such as a mild alpha hydroxy acid will help to eliminate dead skin cells and allow skincare ingredients to penetrate better into the skin. After cleansing, it is best to apply your hydrating serum immediately onto damp skin as this will help lock moisture in place and prevent transepidermal water loss. Additionally, applying your serum onto damp skin will also improve its absorption and fortify your skin’s moisture barrier.

Why use hydrating serums?

Usually, hydrating serums are infused with nourishing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, niacinamide and botanical oils that help to effectively draw moisture into the skin. Also, hydrating serum are specifically formulated to target dry and sensitive skin concerns, so they are able to optimally fortify the skin’s moisture barrier and soothe dehydrated skin. Because they’re so hydrating, they also help to regulate oil and moisture levels which would prove to be beneficial for oilier skin types as well. By regulating sebum production, hydrating serums are also great for treating and controlling acne breakouts over time. Overall, you can say that hydrating serums are great for all skin types and not just dry skin as sufficient hydration is the secret to keeping skin looking healthy and radiant.

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