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Best skin serums?

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Missmydog20 · 21/02/2026 10:44

what are your best skin serums? I’m 55 and need something for oily to normal skin. Anti aging/wrinkles etc. I’m currently using Clarins Double Serum. Wanting something a bit nice/special but definitely not hitting a 3 figure price tag, ideally around £50-60. Shopping later today. Thanks x

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SleafordSods · 21/02/2026 10:55

DarkForces · 21/02/2026 10:48

I'm 47 and rate this one but it's only 10% of your budget at £5 The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% +... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01MDTVZTZ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

That one turns up time and time again in recommendations. It is good!

@Missmydog20do you want one or two? Some Women use a retinol based one on the evening and a Vitamin C based one in the morning?

Missmydog20 · 21/02/2026 10:59

Thank you both, I’ll look at that one. Happy to have day and night. I’m usually a cheap product user (main moisturiser is bog standard olay), but I always wonder if more expensive is worth it for just a serum (can’t upgrade everything). Or is the price tag just for the name?

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SleafordSods · 21/02/2026 11:06

Missmydog20 · 21/02/2026 10:59

Thank you both, I’ll look at that one. Happy to have day and night. I’m usually a cheap product user (main moisturiser is bog standard olay), but I always wonder if more expensive is worth it for just a serum (can’t upgrade everything). Or is the price tag just for the name?

I usually use Estée Lauder so ££. My skin is super sensitive so I don’t have much choice but I’ve used the one recommended by the PP and the Byoma one and I’d say they are just as good only miles cheaper.

I do usually get my Estée Lauder on offer though. They tend to do offers around Mother’s Day, Christmas and every Bank Holiday.

DarkForces · 21/02/2026 11:21

Missmydog20 · 21/02/2026 10:59

Thank you both, I’ll look at that one. Happy to have day and night. I’m usually a cheap product user (main moisturiser is bog standard olay), but I always wonder if more expensive is worth it for just a serum (can’t upgrade everything). Or is the price tag just for the name?

I do use caudilie for moisturiser. It's great quality for the price and I actually use this mask as a moisturiser in the winter as my skin dries outhttps://uk.caudalie.com/p/437/moisturizing-mask-vinohydra-437.html?q=Mask

I also use a caudilie toner too

Moisturizing Mask VinoHydra | CAUDALIE®

Hydrate and soothe your skin with the VinoHydra Moisturizing Mask, providing intense moisture for a smooth and radiant complexion.

https://uk.caudalie.com/p/437/moisturizing-mask-vinohydra-437.html?q=Mask

SleafordSods · 21/02/2026 19:44

What did you buy @Missmydog20? Smile

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