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Highly Rated on Amazon
ASTERWOOD NATURALS Hyaluronic Acid Serum
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Highly Rated on Amazon
ASTERWOOD NATURALS Hyaluronic Acid Serum
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- Vegan formula
- Free of oils and fragrance
- Great for all skin types, including sensitive
Cons
- Not available at popular beauty retailers like Ulta or Sephora
Though a fraction of the price of other name brands, this 100 percent hyaluronic acid serum is just as effective. That's not all to love, though: The vegan, organic formula doesn't contain any oils, fragrances, parabens, or sulfates, so it'll play nicely with the rest of your skincare routine.
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Best Drugstore
CeraVe Hyaluronic Acid Serum
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Best Drugstore
CeraVe Hyaluronic Acid Serum
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- Strengthens skin barrier
- Plumps skin
Cons
- Some reviewers don't like the thicker consistency
This CeraVe serum contains gentle ingredients that are great for sensitive skin at a reasonable price, says Batra. You can find it at any local drugstore. Not to mention, in addition to hyaluronic acid, it contains vitamin B5 and ceramides to help retain moisture, maintain and strengthen the skin barrier, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
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Best Plumping
Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Serum
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Best Plumping
Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Serum
Now 40% Off
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- Contains minerals that help increase moisture
Cons
- It's a splurge compared to other options
At 75 percent hyaluronic acid, this serum packs a seriously powerful punch. It also contains sodium PCA and a mineral complex of bio-fermented zinc, copper, manganese, iron, and silicon for even more hydration benefits. “This product has a very high amount of hyaluronic acid in addition to a cocktail of other ingredients to increase moisture levels and soften skin,” says Batra.
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Best for Wrinkles
SkinCeuticals Hyaluronic Acid Intensifier
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Best for Wrinkles
SkinCeuticals Hyaluronic Acid Intensifier
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- Reduces the look of hyperpigmentation and wrinkles
Cons
- It's a splurge
This hardworking serum is pricey, but is highly effective at restoring parched skin, says Howard Sobel, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in NYC. It boots your skin's natural hyaluronic acid levels as well as hydrating skin. It also includes some bonus ingredients—like licorice root and purple rice—that reduce signs of aging, like hyperpigmentation and deep wrinkles.
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Best Booster
Paula's Choice Hyaluronic Acid Booster
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Best Booster
Paula's Choice Hyaluronic Acid Booster
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- Contains ceramides
- Can be used alone or with a moisturizer
Cons
- Some reviewers wish it came in a bigger size
“In addition to hyaluronic acid, this product contains ceramides and panthenol, which help to lock in moisture and reduce inflammation,” explains Batra. That means it contributes to a more plump and dewy-looking complexion. You can use it on its own or add it to your daily moisturizer for an extra shot of hydration.
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Best for Reducing Redness
Bubble Water Slide Hydration Boosting Serum
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Best for Reducing Redness
Bubble Water Slide Hydration Boosting Serum
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- Calms skin
- Supports the skin barrier
- Affordable
Cons
- Nothing
Drench your face in this hydrating hyaluronic acid serum for a boost in moisture. It's also packed with peptides to help support the skin barrier and niacinamide to soothe and calm skin. All ages, from Gen Alpha to millennials and beyond, can benefit from its hydrating and smoothing benefits.
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Best for Mature Skin
Payot Plumping Booster Serum
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Best for Mature Skin
Payot Plumping Booster Serum
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- Reduces the look of fine lines and wrinkles
- Indulgent moisturizing texture
Cons
- Nothing
If you're looking to target signs of aging, the high concentration of hyaluronic acid in this formula helps smooth the look of fine lines and wrinkles. It also includes a complex of plants that help boost natural hyaluronic acid production. The luxurious texture is silky and very moisturizing without feeling sticky, tacky, or greasy.
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Best Lightweight
Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum
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Best Lightweight
Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum
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- Increases firmness
- Lightweight hydration
Cons
- Nothing
This product contains a water-soluble salt form of hyaluronic acid for the face, which reduces the appearance of fine lines and promotes firmness. “It also includes vitamin B5 and pineapple ceramides to improve the skin’s barrier, while improving luminosity, texture, and tone of the skin,” says Batra.
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Best Vegan
Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum
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Best Vegan
Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum
Now 28% Off
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- Stimulates collagen and elastin production
Cons
- It's a splurge compared to other options
In addition to hyaluronic acid, this serum contains copper peptides to help support collagen and elastin production for firmer and smoother-looking skin. It's a vegan, cruelty-free, fragrance-free, and paraben-free option.
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Best Gel Moisturizer
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel
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Best Gel Moisturizer
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel
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- Lightweight
Cons
- Not technically a serum
“This lightweight water gel has a great price point for a high-grade hyaluronic-acid-based moisturizer,” says Rita Linkner, MD, a board-certified dermatologist. “It works well for post laser procedures also to provide proper hydration for wound healing,” she adds. While it is technically a moisturizer, its consistency is so lightweight it nearly doubles as a serum.
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Best Budget-Friendly
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5
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Best Budget-Friendly
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5
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- Helps repair the skin barrier
Cons
- Some reviewers say it takes a while to absorb
This wallet-friendly serum that helps draw hydration into the skin, says Tsippora Shainhouse, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in Los Angeles. It also contains vitamin B5, an anti-inflammatory that helps repair the skin barrier, reduce moisture loss, and lock in the hydration pulled in by the hyaluronic acid.
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Best Brightening
Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate
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Best Brightening
Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate
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- Brightening
- Reduces look of large pores and fine lines
Cons
- It's a splurge
“This anti-aging treatment ingeniously adds vitamin C to a hyaluronic acid serum to provide an additional brightening effects to the moisturizing effects,” says Linkner. In addition to visibly reducing the look of dark spots and hyperpigmentation, it also diminishes the look of large pores, fine lines, and wrinkles.
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Best Plumping
L'Oréal Paris Revitalift Derm Intensives Hyaluronic Acid Serum
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Best Plumping
L'Oréal Paris Revitalift Derm Intensives Hyaluronic Acid Serum
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- Great for sensitive skin
- Softens skin
Cons
- Nothing
This lightweight, fast-absorbing serum promises to plump skin in two weeks. The best part: It's been evaluated to be safe to use on even the most sensitive skin. All skin types can benefit from this formula. Plus, it's easily accessible and available at most local drugstores.
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Best for Glowing Skin
Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Acid Serum
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Best for Glowing Skin
Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Acid Serum
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- Antioxidants protect the skin against free radicals
- Promotes bouncy and plump complexion
Cons
- Nothing
Looking for an immediate glow and juicy-looking skin? Look no further than this antioxidant-rich formula. It harnesses the power of plums, vitamin C, vegan collagen, and multi-weight hyaluronic acid to hydrate, plump, and nourish skin. This one's a real peach!
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Best Soothing
Dr. Dennis Gross Hyaluronic Marine Hydration Booster
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Best Soothing
Dr. Dennis Gross Hyaluronic Marine Hydration Booster
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- Hydrating
- Soothing
Cons
- It's a splurge compared to other options
Give your skin the refreshing and hydrating benefits of watermelon extract with this formula. It also contains centella asiatica, an ingredient that helps to soothe and calm irritated skin. It leaves your complexion soft, moisturized, and smooth.
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Best For Sensitive Skin
PCA SKIN Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Serum
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Best For Sensitive Skin
PCA SKIN Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Serum
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- Gentle and effective
Cons
- It's a splurge
While a splurge, “this line is known for its mild, non-irritating formulations, and this lightweight product complements sensitive skin types well,” says Erum Ilyas, MD, a board-certified dermatologist at Schweiger Dermatology Group. It has a thicker consistency, making it great for dry skin looking for long-lasting hydration.
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Best Softening
fresh Rose Deep Hydration Oil-Infused Serum
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Best Softening
fresh Rose Deep Hydration Oil-Infused Serum
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- Soothes inflamed skin
- Softens skin
Cons
- It's a splurge compared to other options
Debra Jaliman, MD, a board-certified NYC dermatologist recommends this bi-phase formula because the water phase contains rose water, which has anti-inflammatory properties, and damask rose, which boosts skin's natural hyaluronic acid. The oil-phase contains a blend of rose flower, camelina, rosehip, and squalane oils to nourish and soften the skin. “The fruit extracts also help because they are high in vitamins and antioxidants,” she says.
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Best For Normal Skin
COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Hydra Power Essence
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Best For Normal Skin
COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Hydra Power Essence
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- Lightweight
Cons
- You may need more hydration if you have normal-to-dry combination skin
Made with just seven ingredients, this formula is lightweight and plumps skin fast for a dewy, smoother look and touch. It absorbs quickly and it does not leave a greasy residue. It's a great pick for all skin types.
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Best Ampoules
Babor Power Serum Ampoule: Hyaluronic Acid
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Best Ampoules
Babor Power Serum Ampoule: Hyaluronic Acid
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- Helps stimulate natural hyaluronic acid production
Cons
- Only contains seven ampoules
These powerful hyaluronic acid ampoules are like a tall glass of water for dry and dehydrated skin. The formula contains eight types of hyaluronic acid and a tri-peptide that work together to help stimulate hyaluronic acid production. Your skin will feel utterly hydrated and look plump after each use.
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Best for Oily Skin
Glossier Super Bounce
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Best for Oily Skin
Glossier Super Bounce
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- Silky but lightweight texture
Cons
- You might need more hydration if you have very dry skin
There are three molecular weights of hyaluronic acid to help hydrate skin from within. Pro vitamin B5 also helps nourish. The best part is the silky texture and lightweight hydration. Both you and the Gen Zer or Gen Alpha in your life can use and will love this formula.
Genesis Rivas is the Beauty Editor at Oprah Daily, where she covers hair, makeup, skin, nails, and more. Before joining the Oprah Daily team, she wrote for several publications, including InStyle, Real Simple, and Shape. When she’s not testing, researching, and writing fun and educational beauty content, you can find her dancing and eating her way through New York City. Follow her on Instagram or TikTok
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