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8 of the best body serums that will hydrate skin without leaving you feeling greasy
2 months ago
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Body serums are lightweight hydration solutions that leave limbs feeling silky-soft without having to wait around before putting on your clothes. Here are eight of the best to try now.
Let’s face it: no one has time to wait around for their body butter to soak in before they get dressed in the morning. While thick body creams work wonders in the cold winter months to prevent scaly skin, as the weather gets slightly warmer (it’s still the UK, after all), we need something a bit lighter.
That’s where body serums come in. They’re a more targeted and effective approach to body-based skincare concerns (hello, bacne) than a regular moisturiser.
Not only do body serums deliver a lightweight boost of hydration without the greasiness, but they can also reduce rough patches of skin – especially if you have keratosis pilaris (KP) that leave those signature little bumps on arms and thighs.
From tanning to smoothing, these are eight of the best body serums to add to your bathroom cabinet.
8 of the best body serums, tried and tested
The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 0.5% Body Serum
Salicylic acid is famous for helping to unclog pores and prevent blemishes, so if you struggle with body acne, this is a great option. The nozzle allows you to dispense the BHA-packed serum precisely where you need it most for a targeted approach to help reduce congestion, smooth skin and leave skin clearer.
Shop The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 0.5% Body Serum at LookFantastic, £14.30
Byoma Body Smoothing Body Serum
Hate scaly skin? Byoma has a solution for you. This features a barrier lipid complex to boost hydration, while antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory succinic acid will reduce redness and bumpy breakout-prone skin.
Ren Clean Skincare AHA Smart Renewal Body Serum
Banishing bumps in just a few uses, this is powered by lactic acid to slough away dead skin cells to smooth skin without irritation, thanks to the nourishing shea butter blend. Limbs are left with a glow while feeling as soft as a kitten.
Shop Ren Clean Skincare AHA Smart Renewal Body Serum at Boots, £38
Topicals Slather Exfoliating Body Serum
This milky texture contains retinol as well as smoothing lactic and glycolic acid, so any rough patches don’t stand a chance. Use two or three times a week to get that smooth post-holiday skin, minus the air miles.
Shop Topicals Slather Exfoliating Body Serum at Sephora UK, £27
Necessaire The Body Serum Fragrance-Free
Sensitive skin and fragrance don’t mix, so this unscented option will be ideal for avoiding irritation. It’s fast-absorbing (thanks to five different molecular weights of hyaluronic acid) and features barrier-building niacinamide and ceramides. So much so that it even has a seal of approval from the National Eczema Association.
Shop Necessaire The Body Serum Fragrance-Free at Sephora UK, £45
No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Moisturising Body Serum
Aiming to deliver smoother, supple skin in as little as two weeks, this locks in hydration for an entire day without being greasy. It’s filled with hyaluronic acid, argan oil and antioxidants to deliver healthier-looking skin.
Shop No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Moisturising Body Serum at Boots, £24.95
St. Tropez Self Tan Luxe Body Serum
A little golden colour can bring life back into the skin and boost your mood along with it. This avoids the streaky problem that usually comes hand-in-hand with fake tans due to its lightweight serum formula that’s packed with hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and vitamin B5. Buff into skin with your trusty mitt and prepare for a golden glow without waiting around.
Shop St. Tropez Self Tan Luxe Body Serum at LookFantastic, £35
Joonbyrd Daydreamer Body Serum
If you’re after radiance without the fake tan element, this delivers a glow by using nourishing peptides, squalane and smoothing green coffee oil. Skin drinks up the oil-to-gel formula, so you’re not left with any stickiness or tackiness.
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