8 of the Best Hyaluronic Acid Serums for Intense Hydration
Keep your skin nourished and hydrated this spring with these moisturizing hyaluronic acid serums.
Though we’ve all wished for warmer days, one of the most dreadful things about the Spring season is that it’s also allergy season. With that, our skin often bears the brunt of the seasonal shift, becoming sensitive and prone to dryness. However, amidst the pollen-filled air and (often) fluctuating temperatures, there is a beacon of hope for our skin: hyaluronic acid serums. These skincare superheroes not only deliver intense hydration but also possess soothing properties that help calm inflammation and redness caused by allergies. And the best part of all? They also help protect your skin from irritation. So, while we navigate through the sneezes and sniffles of springtime, our skin can remain resilient and radiant thanks to the nourishing, strengthening power of hyaluronic acid serums.
Ahead, discover L’OFFICIEL’s curated selection of the most hydrating hyaluronic acid serums. Regardless of your skin type and texture preferences, there’s one for everyone.
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The Ordinary is beloved for its affordable, quality skincare solutions—and its hyaluronic acid serum is no exception. One of the things we love most about this serum is how quickly it absorbs into the skin. Plus, it blends seamlessly with any moisturizer and doesn’t pill, which is a huge issue with many serums. And, because of its ceramide infusion, it also helps get rid of redness.
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Hydrating Serum, $17.50, Sephora
If you don’t love applying a lot of skincare layers in the daytime, Kiehl’s hyaluronic acid serum is the perfect one for you. Thanks to its intense concentration and potency, this serum is best used at night, and it helps keep your skin hydrated throughout the next day. Though it’s a nighttime serum, we love that it’s still lightweight.
Kiehl’s Hyaluronic Acid 1.5% Serum, $35, Sephora
If you’re into the dewy, glass skin look, Merit’s hyaluronic acid serum is the one for you. L’OFFICIEL’s beauty editors love how this product is a mix of hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, which is a great skincare ingredient that helps minimize pores and fine lines. So, with hyaluronic acid’s hydrating solution, the two go hand in hand to make you look as dewy as ever. Don’t be afraid of its oil—it’s extremely lightweight.
Merit Great Skin Instant Glow Serum with Niacinamide and Hyaluronic Acid, $38, Sephora
Drunk Elephant’s hyaluronic acid serum is the most oily skin-friendly of the bunch, thanks to its water-based gel consistency. Don’t believe the myth that some skincare ingredients like hyaluronic acid are not friendly to certain skin types simply because of their textures. Drunk Elephant had solved this problem long before the brand went viral on social media. Still, it’s nourishing and locks in hydration, most especially when mixed with your favorite moisturizer.
Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum with Hyaluronic Acid, $49, Sephora
Best for any skin type, Caudalie’s hyaluronic acid serum is the best splurge for those looking for their next treat. It’s also the best clean, sustainable, vegan, oil-free option, so you can treat your skin’s dryness and uneven texture without compromising conscious consumption.
Caudalie Vinosource-Hydra SOS Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum, $52, Sephora
Known for its fruit-forward ingredients, Glow Recipe also offers one of the best hyaluronic acid serums out there. It’s not just that it offers the same nourishing, hydrating, protecting properties that most hyaluronic acid serums do. It’s that, thanks to its anti-oxidant-rich plum infusion, it’ll even boost the plumpness of your skin. The added bonus is the light fruity smell.
Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Serum, $45, Sephora
Still, if scented skincare doesn’t appeal to you, Glossier’s hyaluronic acid serum offers the same benefits as Glow Recipe’s. Though it doesn’t have a plum infusion, this serum is rich in Vitamin B5, which keeps your skin hydrated long-term. It’s also one of the least sticky serums out there, which we love.
Glossier Super Bounce Hyaluronic Acid + Vitamin B5 Hydrating Face Serum, $32, Sephora
Then, there’s the most sensitive skin-friendly option. Though this hyaluronic acid serum is, of course, great at locking in moisture, it’s also loved for the healthy glow it leaves. The fact that the brand is from South Korea, which is trustworthy when it comes to skincare products, is just the cherry on top.
Innisfree Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Serum, $30, Sephora
