Serums
Serums are concentrated, lightweight delivery vehicles for active ingredients — vitamin C, niacinamide, peptides, hydrators — meant to sit under a moisturizer. What matters is the active and its concentration, not the "serum" label itself.
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The DermFND database contains 428 products within the Serums category. The most common active ingredients observed across these formulations include hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, vitamin c, peptides, panthenol, centella asiatica, vitamin e, glycerin, ceramides, and squalane. Prices for these products range from $6 to $810, with an average price point of $69. The data shows an average DermFND score of 74.9/100 for the products listed in this category. While specific top brands are not identified, the ingredient profiles suggest a focus on these ten recurring substances across the various serum formulations analyzed in the database.
DermFND has scored 428 serums on ingredient evidence, value, and safety. They average a 75/100 score (well above the catalog norm), topped by By Wishtrend Polyphenols In Propolis 15% Ampoule at 88/100.
150 formulas score 80 or higher in our analysis. Coverage skews toward normal and combination skin. The median price here is $37.
