Best Facial Serums September 2026
Compare the top-rated facial serums to find the ideal formula for your skin type and daily routine. This independent ranking highlights differences in active ingredients, bottle sizes, and textures so you can choose with confidence.
Last updated: 1 September 2026
COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum 150ml climbed 1 position
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 100ml dropped 1 position
Medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum 30ml dropped 1 position
Anua Azelaic Acid 10+ Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum 30ml dropped 1 position
Facial Serums: Top 5
1
COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum 150ml
from £13.509 stores
1
from £13.50
9 stores
2
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 100ml
from £7.9912 stores
1
from £7.99
12 stores
3
La Roche Posay Mela B3 Serum 30ml
from £19.998 stores
from £19.99
8 stores
4
Medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum 30ml
from £6.9812 stores
1
from £6.98
12 stores
5
Anua Azelaic Acid 10+ Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum 30ml
from £12.993 stores
1
from £12.99
3 stores
A multi-tasking booster serum featuring six peptides, vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide. Its generous 150 ml bottle works as both a morning and evening step across all skin types.
Pros
Large 150 ml bottle
Contains 4 active ingredients
Day and night use
Cruelty-free and paraben-free
Cons
Gel texture may feel heavy
Less travel-friendly size
This hydrating gel serum delivers nourishing moisture and soothing care to revitalize tired skin. Its lightweight formula refreshes and firms the complexion during your daily skincare routine.
Pros
Generous 100 ml bottle size
Paraben-free formula
Cooling and refreshing gel
Cons
Specified mainly for day use
Lacks added active peptides
Formulated with niacinamide and hyaluronic acid, this targeted gel serum focuses on blemishes, firmness, and radiance. It fits seamlessly into both day and night routines for all skin types.
Pros
Contains Niacinamide and HA
Suitable for sensitive skin
Day and night formulation
Cons
Smaller 30 ml bottle size
Fewer listed active ingredients
A lightweight liquid serum packed with peptides, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid to support skin renewal. It is completely fragrance-free and gentle enough for sensitive skin day and night.
Pros
Fragrance-free formula
Contains peptides and niacinamide
Lightweight liquid texture
Cruelty-free and paraben-free
Cons
Standard 30 ml volume
Thin texture dispenses fast
Featuring azelaic acid alongside niacinamide and hyaluronic acid, this liquid serum calms redness and clears blemishes. Its vegan formulation hydrates and cools sensitive and combination skin day and night.
Pros
Contains Azelaic Acid
Vegan and eco-friendly
Soothes redness and blemishes
Cruelty-free and paraben-free
Cons
Compact 30 ml volume
Liquid formula runs easily
Compare specifications
| Skin type | Normal, Combination, Dry, Oily, All, Sensitive | Normal, Combination, Dry, All, Sensitive | Normal, Combination, Dry, Oily, All, Sensitive | Normal, Combination, Dry, Oily, All, Sensitive | Normal, Combination, Dry, Oily, All, Sensitive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application area | Face | Face | Face | Face | Face |
| Suitable for | Women, Men | Women, Men | Women, Men | Women, Men | Women, Men |
| Type of serum | Gel | Gel | Gel | Liquid | Liquid |
| Features | Anti-blemish, Moisturising, Illuminating/Highlighting, Anti aging, Anti oxidant, Firming, Regenerating, Nourishing | Anti-blemish, Purifying, Refreshing/Cooling, Moisturising, Illuminating/Highlighting, Anti aging, Firming, Regenerating, Nourishing | Anti-blemish, Moisturising, Illuminating/Highlighting, Anti aging, Anti oxidant, Firming, Nourishing | Moisturising, Illuminating/Highlighting, Anti aging, Firming, Regenerating, Nourishing | Anti-blemish, Refreshing/Cooling, Moisturising, Illuminating/Highlighting, Anti aging, Anti oxidant, Firming, Regenerating, Nourishing |
| Active Ingredients | Vitamin C, Hyaluronic acid, Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide), Peptides | — | Hyaluronic acid, Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide) | Hyaluronic acid, Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide), Peptides | Hyaluronic acid, Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide), Azelaic Acid |
How we create the list
The ranking is updated monthly and is based on data we collect from our own platform. Products that rank highly are popular among our users while also maintaining high quality according to editorial expert assessments. Specifically, we weigh how many users follow the product via price alerts or lists, how it is rated by experts and users, as well as how much traffic it generates to stores and how well it is represented in retail. The texts on this page are AI-generated and created to give you a quick and clear overview. No products are paid placements – the ranking is driven solely by data.
