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Serums are the underrated skin saviours that boost efficacy of other products

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Serums are the underrated skin saviours that boost efficacy of other products 
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1. Biologique Recherche’s Serum A-Glyca combats glycation, a significant contributor to ageing skin, loss of elasticity, wrinkles and yellowing. The serum combines mimosa extract and carcinine and should be used on the face, neck and cleavage with gentle upward movements before morning and night creams to diffuse active ingredients. http://www.biologique-recherche.com

2. Dii’s Time Reversal Serum quenches skin with enzymes to revitalise and reboot. The preservative-free, fast-absorbing blend is chock-full of MDI Complex to encourage the skin to develop collagen for anti-ageing, to soothe allergies and minimise the appearances of dark spots, varicose veins, rosacea and spider veins. The serum also protects against UV rays. http://www.diiskincare.com

3. Providing spotlessness, a healthy glow, even pigmentation, brightness and translucence, Clarins’ Tri-Intensive Brightening Serum has been created using 20 years of research into Asian skin. The star of the show, the acerola plant, is from Northeastern Brazil and serves to slump melanin overproduction by 24.5 percent, to enhance cell oxygenation for radiant skin. http://www.clarins.com

4. Though weightless, Rice Force’s Deep Moisture Essence is packed with Extract No. 11 to boost skin’s moisture retention, reduce facial lines and improve overall elasticity. The serum is hypoallergenic, scentless, colourless and neither greasy nor sticky, making it ideal even for skin with atopic eczema. http://www.riceforce.net

5. A few drops of Babor’s Reversive Anti-ageing Serum can help turn back the clock. Packed with active ingredients including Lumicol for luminosity, ‘reverse’ actives, plant stem cells and active marine ingredients, the formula plumps the skin while evening lines and wrinkles, with the delightful aroma of rose. http://www.babor.com

6. Made of magnolia and ginger essential oils, peony extract, lychee, rhodiola, hazelnut and jojoba botantical oils, Decléor’s Aromessence Magnolia Oil Serum is composed of 100 per cent natural ingredients for skin that looks plump and firm with a veil of luminosity. Use gentle yet firm massage strokes for best results. http://www.decleor.com

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