I Didn't Think a Serum Could *Significantly* Reduce Redness, But These Reviews Sold Me

I've never had to deal with that much skin redness before—just a little bit on my nose, and that's it. My main skincare woe is dryness. But recently, my skin has become redder than usual, which has been, of course, very annoying in combination with the dryness. I don't know if it's my skin changing over time or the change in weather (or both), but I've found myself using concealer more and more to cover up red spots.

While concealer is a must-have for me these days, it's only a temporary fix. So I've been experimenting with different skincare products to target inflamed, red skin. I tried to switch up my face wash. I applied more moisturizer. I made sure to apply sunscreen diligently. But there's one product that made a big difference—a serum. I've used serums for extra hydration, but I didn't realize they could relieve redness too. These lightweight and hydrating formulas have been game-changers for me—especially when they're formulated to target redness. After a few uses, I've noticed the redness has subsided and my skin looks and feels more hydrated and healthier.

One of the best face serums is Kiehl's Hydro-Plumping Serum Concentrate. Not only does it give my parched face a huge boost of hydration, but it also manages to calm my redness. It's formulated with 15% glycerin and an epidermal hydration filler, so my skin looks and feels plump and smooth. And don't get me started on the gel-like consistency. Holy moly, I am obsessed with how cooling it feels! It's especially amazing to apply during the summer months.

Although I found a favorite, I did a lot of research into different redness-reducing serums by reading reviews. So if you're experiencing redness and still need to find your holy-grail fix, take a look at some notable options I've found below with stellar reviews.

best serums for redness

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1. Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Serum

2. IS Clinical Pro-Heal Serum Advance Plus

3. La Roche-Posay Rosaliac AR Moisturizer Serum

4. Renée Rouleau Redness Care Firming Serum

5. Glow Recipe Avocado Ceramide Redness Relief Serum

6. Aveeno Calm + Restore Triple Oat Serum

7. SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel

8. Ren Clean Skincare Evercalm Anti-Redness Serum

9. Caudalie VinoHydra Serum

10. Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Serum

11. PCA Skin Anti-Redness Serum

12. Éminence Organic Skin Care Calm Skin Arnica Booster-Serum

13. First Aid Beauty Hydrating Serum

14. Murad Sensitive Skin Soothing Serum

15. Krave Beauty Great Barrier Relief

More Redness-Reducing Products

This article was originally published at an earlier date and has been updated.

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Sarah is lifestyle writer and editor with over 10 years of experience covering health and wellness, interior design, food, beauty, and tech. Born and raised in Los Angeles, she attended New York University and lived in New York for 12 years before returning to L.A. in 2019. In addition to her work on THE/THIRTY and Who What Wear, she held editor roles at Apartment Therapy, Real Simple, House Beautiful, Elle Decor, and The Bump (sister site of The Knot). She has a passion for health and wellness, but she especially loves writing about mental health. Her self-care routine consists of five things: a good workout, “me” time on the regular, an intriguing book/podcast/playlist to unwind after a long day, naps, and decorating her home.