Potent, layerable and glow-inducing, serums are worth their weight in gold—but thankfully, they don’t cost as much. There’s a whole host of brightening, firming and hydrating skin saviors that will barely put a dent in your bank account. Here, 18 effective face serums, all less than $30.
The 18 Best Face Serums You Can Buy for Less Than $30
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Aveeno Maxglow Serum + Primer
Kill two birds with one stone with this two-phase illuminator that primes as it treats.
BUY IT ($20)
Alpha Skin Care Intensive Renewal Serum 14% Glycolic Aha
This radiance-boosting treatment boasts antioxidant green tea, hyaluronic acid and alpha hydroxy acids to improve tone and texture all at once.
BUY IT ($24)
No7 Early Defence Glow Activating Serum
A U.K. favorite, this ginseng-powered product supports a healthy complexion by neutralizing damage caused by the sun (ugh) and pollution (double ugh).
BUY IT ($25)
E.l.f. Cosmetics Soothing Serum
A jojoba-enriched soother that’s cruelty-free and safe for sensitive skin? Sign us up.
BUY IT ($12)
Pixi By Petra Hydrating Milky Serum
The name says it all: This nutrient-packed serum uses rose flower extract to quench the most parched of complexions; thanks to aloe vera, it never feels heavy.
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Olay Regenerist Micro-sculpting Serum
“Did you have work done?” No, it’s the peptides.
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Neutrogena Hydroboost Hydrating Serum
Like all of the Hydroboost line, this fast-absorbing, lightweight serum is packed with hyaluronic acid, which can hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water.
No7 Protect & Perfect Advanced Serum
Slap this on at the first sign of a forehead crease and revel in your supple, smooth skin.
BUY IT ($25)