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The Skin Saint’s Guide To Serums

If you think you know serums, think again. I LOVE medical‑grade serums. I consider them to be an important part of every skincare routine because they’re packed with high concentrations of powerful active ingredients to really get in and make a difference deep in your skin! That’s probably why I have ten (yes, TEN) serums in The Skin Saint line. They’re so versatile and many of mine are multi‑functional, meaning you get more bang for your buck and can cover several skincare ingredients in one serum.

Here’s my breakdown on all of my Skin Saint serums! You’ll learn what they do and which skin types they’re the best for. Don’t forget to watch the videos throughout the guide for extra tips on how to use these products and care for your skin!

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The 3‑in‑1 Must Have: Needle‑Free Filler Serum

One of my absolute FAVORITES! 

This is the serum of your dreams. It employs multiple revolutionary active ingredients and is clinically proven to deliver equivalent results to one injection of collagen filler in two weeks of regular use. Yep! You get the filler WITHOUT the poke, right from home!

Not only is this serum able to restore collagen in the skin, it also preserves and protects your skin from pollution, UV rays and aging while improving the skin’s barrier function and reducing the appearance of rosacea over a 12 week period. Can you see why I love this baby?

Best for Skin Types: aging, redness, sensitive

Benefits:

  • Reduces wrinkle appearance and volume by 15% in only 2 weeks
  • Quickly delivers equivalent results to one injection of collagen filler
  • A painless alternative to injectable fillers and toxins
  • Results last up to two months
  • Contains Copper, Proline, Lysine, Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide for amazing results including minimizing the appearance of rosacea

The Wrinkle + Acne Cure: Tretinol .5% or 1% Retinol 

Want all the benefits of a Retinoid? Try my Tretinol Renewal Serum, available in .5% or 1% concentrations. Tretinol (a patented Retinoid complex) along with Antioxidants are encapsulated in a Trans‑Epidermal callier to maximize the anti‑aging benefits. You’ll notice a reduction in the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and deep creases as well as brightness to the skin. This formula stimulates cellular regeneration and collagen and elastin production, improving skin texture and tone.

Best for Skin Types: acne, aging, oily, pigment

Benefits:

  • Dramatically reduces appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and hyperpigmentation
  • Gently speeds cell turnover to improve tone and texture
  • Counteracts photoaging effects of UV damage
  • Helps to normalize the physiology of the skin to make it more healthy and radiant
  • Resurfaces and rejuvenates the skin for a clearer looking complexion

The Hydrator + Protector: Amplify HA Serum

Need some extra hydration? My Amplify HA Serum is just what you need. This firming serum quenches skin with snow mushroom extract and hyaluronic acid, making it 400x more hydrating than hyaluronic acid alone. It delivers 24‑hour moisture plus antioxidant protection from visible signs of aging caused by both environmental and digital pollution. Think cell phones and computers!!!

Best for Skin Types: aging, dehydrated, sensitive

Benefits:

  • Delivers immediate and long‑term hydration
  • Shields skin from harmful pollutants and UV/HEV light
  • Visibly improves elasticity and tone while softening and smoothing rough, flaky skin
  • Calms redness and irritation and diminishes fine lines, and dark spots

The Power Couple Antioxidant: CEF + Peptide Serum

Looking for something to stop aging and protect your skin? I’ve got you covered! My medical‑grade CEF+ Peptide Serum contains powerful active ingredients that increase collagen production, provide antioxidant protection, correct hyperpigmentation and reduce fine lines and wrinkles. 

As a bonus, Ferulic Acid enhances photo‑protection of the skin against UV damage by 8 times and reduces sunburned cells by 96%! This formula has high concentrations of antioxidants that rejuvenate the skin, fight free radicals and provide protection against environmental and UV induced skin damage.

I also have my Youth Serum, which is a great Vitamin C serum, but for younger, oily, or sensitive skin. 

Best for Skin Types: aging, redness, sensitive

Benefits:

  • Boosts collagen production and protects against photoaging
  • 8‑times increase in antioxidant protection
  • Contains L‑Ascorbic Acid 15%, Tocopherol 1%, Ferulic Acid 0.5% and breakthrough Octapeptide is intensified with a Dual Trans‑Epidermal Carrier

The Brightener: Illumin8 Serum

Battling with hyperpigmentation? Illumin8 Serum is a pigment clarifying serum that addresses uneven production of melanin. A dynamic blend of Bearberry, Kojic, Salicylic, Azelaic and Fruit Acids targets areas of hyperpigmentation and acne‑prone based scarring. Super antioxidant Ferulic Acid and peptide stabilized Vitamin C resist free radicals while encouraging collagen synthesis.

Best for Skin Types: aging, pigment, redness

Benefits:

  • Prevents UV cell damage and neutralizes free radicals
  • Evens out skin tone 
  • Great to use post‑laser or microneedling treatment to even discoloration
  • Breaks down and exfoliates dead skin cells and unblocks pores

The Dry Skin Cure: Bioidentical Barrier Serum

One of the most important aspects of a healthy skin is its moisture levels, and the most important aspect of a topical is whether or not it’s skin mimicking. Meaning if it can reinforce your protective barrier which helps keep your skin healthy, versus red, dry, or sensitized. 

My Bioidentical Barrier Serum does just this. It contains the strongest antioxidants, combined with glycosaminoglycans to help correct and protect skin from dryness and environmental aging. You’ll be left with an instant glow and smoother, plumper skin that you’ll absolutely love!

Best for Skin Types: aging, dry, redness, sensitive 

Benefits:

  • Helps correct dull rough skin and reduces visible signs of aging
  • Excellent for red, overly‑dry, or acneic skin
  • Provides antioxidant and moisturising nutrients to brighten and help rejuvenate your skin’s texture

The Anti‑Bacterial: Diminish SOS Serum

If you have acne, this is the serum for you! Diminish SOS Serum contains the world’s first non‑irritating form of Benzoyl Peroxide, along with Glycolic Acid and skin soothing botanicals. Acne clearing ingredients activate within 24 hours of application and clear pores of cellular debris. Hands down the most powerful benzoyl peroxide product on the market. 

The anti‑acne botanical nutrients act as natural antiseptic, astringent, antimicrobial and anti‑inflammatory agents. This serum also acts as a mild peeling agent, so while fighting acne causing bacteria, your skin is left smooth, youthful and blemish free!

Best for Skin Types: inflammatory acne

Benefits:

  • Groundbreaking acne clearing ingredients that penetrate deep within the pores
  • 70% decrease of sebum level in pores
  • Prevents breakouts before they start and reduces occurrence of clogged pores
  • Exfoliates gently to increase cellular turnover, leaving skin refined and smooth
  • Works with post‑acne scarring and hyperpigmentation 
  • Enchanges collagen synthesis, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

The Redness Reducer: SOS Intense Defense Serum

If you’re looking for a serum for sensitive skin or rosacea, with anti‑inflammatory properties, SOS Intense Defense Serum is just what you need. This serum can be used daily and alleviates stressed, red, sensitive or irritable skin by boosting anti‑inflammatory processes that support recovery of the skin barrier.

Best for Skin Types: redness, sensitive 

Benefits:

  • Desensitizing, and anti‑redness serum
  • Prevents post‑inflammatory hyper‑pigmentation in wounds
  • Prevents blood cells from being damaged by UV light
  • Supports the skin’s natural barrier function to quickly reduce irritation, redness and puffiness
  • Protects skin from smoke damage and other environmental pollutants

Rejuvenation + Firming EGF Serum

If you’re looking for a serum with amazing rejuvenating benefits, this is the one for you! Epidermal Growth Factors encourage the process of cellular renewal while boosting the vibrancy of collagen, elastin and Hyaluronic Acid in the epidermis. It contains five natural source growth factors plus powerful plant‑derived extracts, which fortify and support the dermal matrix. Passionfruit and Lemon Fruit Acids encourage cellular turnover.

Best for Skin Types: aging, oily

Benefits:

  • Repairs, renews, tightens and smooths skin
  • Increased cellular turnover results in a more youthful appearance
  • Reduce expression wrinkles by targeting and freezing muscle contractions

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Add Serums to Your Routine!

If you’re not already using serums regularly, I hope this guide inspires you to find the right ones for you and add them to your routine! 

If you’re not sure how to fit them in with your other skincare, why not try out one of my skincare kits, like the Revive Sensitive Skin Kit? This kit contains TWO of my serums, my Betazyme Cleanser, SPF and Rescue Recovery Cream. The perfect way to get started with a medical grade skincare routine!

Find the kit and all serums tagged in this guide and at theskinsaint.com! I know you’ll love what you find. 

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