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Lightweight Serums

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If you're looking for a lightweight, fast-absorbing serum that will help plump your skin and bring out its youthful glow, we've got you covered. These serums are made with a variety of ingredients, including antioxidants and peptides, which can help improve your skin's health and elasticity. Here are some of the best lightweight serums on the market today.

La MerThe Revitalizing Hydrating Serum

ITEM: 1932284

Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL

31 Reviews

$364.00

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I *love* this serum! It's lightweight and absorbs into your skin super quickly, so it feels effective (as compared to other serums, which leave a sticky feeling or layer on your face)....Favorite hydrating serum!...I used to use oil as first serum in winter but sometimes I get breakouts and it doesn't feel as hydrating as this serum.

What it is: An ultra-lightweight yet powerful hydration serum that nurtures skin with sea-sourced energy for your most radiant, healthy complexion yet

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Dullness, and Uneven Texture

Formulation: Serum

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Miracle Broth™: Cell-supporting elixir floods skin with energy.
- Deep Hydration Ferment™: Tiny micro-droplets absorb rapidly, flood skin with hydration on contact.
- Youth Activating Ferment™: Ultra-powered marine peptides and key nutrients support skin.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, and sulfates SLS & SLES.

What Else You Need to Know: Thi

$125.00

Sucha good lightweight serum and it sinks into your skin right away making it look plump and dewy. ...Lightweight serum on the slight watery side. Very hydrating

What it is: A lightweight serum powered by AquaPort Technology that delivers dual-weight hyaluronic acid faster and deeper into skin for instant, long-lasting hydration.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Dullness, Loss of Firmness and Elasticity

Formulation: Serum

Highlighted Ingredients:
- AquaPort Technology: Transports hydration faster and deeper into the skin​.
- Rosemary Peptide Complex: Fights skin fatigue and accelerates natural recovery to help skin bounce back.
- Blue Light-Activated Algae Extract: Combats digital aging by improving the appearance of dark spots, fine lines, and wrinkles.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehyde

$61.00

I received this from FAB in exchange for an honest review. This is a lightweight and hydrating serum that did not cause any breakouts for reactions. ...A great lightweight serum that instantly hydrates skin!...Decent Hydrating Serum

What it is: A non-sticky, lightweight, hydrating serum that quickly boosts moisture and provides up to 24 hours of hydration for all skin types to appear dewy and plump.

Skin Type:
Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dryness, and Dullness

Formulation: Lightweight Serum

Ingredient Callouts: This product is gluten-free and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: Get a fast and all-day hydration boost for thirsty skin with this serum that layers well, won’t clog pores, and doesn’t leave skin feeling sticky or tacky. The hydrating formula with hyaluronic acid, squalane, and colloidal oatmeal leaves skin looking healthy and youthful.

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$49.00

What it is: An acne-fighting serum, now with an improved formula powered by a potent two percent dose of salicylic acid, to visibly reduce and prevent of breakouts in as little as 24 hours.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Acne and Blemishes, and Oiliness

Formulation: Lightweight Serum

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid 2%: Visibly reduces acne blemishes and prevents new ones from appearing.
- Niacinamide and Vitamin C: Brighten the look of dark spots and even skin's appearance.
- Triluronic Acid: Is a powerful, soothing hydrator that keeps skin moisturized and calm.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing

$54.00

So this is very much recommended by me specifically in summers as again this is lightweight...Overall, it’s a great mineral sunscreen if you’re looking for something lightweight and non-irritating!

What it is: A superlight mineral face sunscreen serum that leaves you with a natural, skin-perfected finish and protects from premature aging and harmful UV rays.

Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Acne and Blemishes, and Oiliness

Formulation: Lightweight Serum

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Japanese Zinc: A technologically advanced mineral UVA and UVB filter that is gentle, nongreasy, and lightweight on skin.
- Squalane: Helps prevent moisture loss while calming redness and impaired skin barriers.
- Vitamin E: A calming ingredient to soothe and hydrate.

$30.00

This glides onto the skin so perfectly! It’s lightweight but rich. I was skeptical at first since my skin is sensitive and oily but it’s amazing! ...Don’t get negative reviews, this serum absorbs great, perfect for summer instead of heavy cream I’ll definitely repeat!

What it is: A lightweight, quick-absorbing gel serum that hydrates and brightens the look of skin while visibly plumping skin over time.


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Dullness, Dryness, and Uneven Texture


Formulation: Serum


$30.00

Must-have hair serum!...Definitely recommend trying if you want a new lightweight hair serum!...Lightweight and non-greasy, this serum has made a noticeable difference in my hair.

What it is: A lightweight hair serum, with ginseng root extract and niacinamide, that visibly increases hair density and minimizes the appearance of thinning hair.

Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Concerns:
- Thinning

Key Benefits:
- Helps hair appear denser
- Visibly increases hair thickness and fullness
- Reduces visible signs of hair shedding and fallout

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Verb’s Unique Density Complex: Supports hair growth.
- Ginseng Root Extract: Increases the size and depth of hair follicles.
- Niacinamide: Boosts blood circulation for visibly thicker, fuller hair.

$44.00

New favorite serum...After using this for a few weeks, I am in love with this serum!!! Its lightweight while delivering real results. ...This Hair Serum is an absolute game-changer. From the moment I started using.

What it is: An ultra-hydrating yet lightweight leave-in serum to quench and strengthen parched strands.

Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Concerns:
- Damage/Split Ends/Breakage
- Dryness
- Shine

Key Benefits:
- Provides lightweight, leave-in hydration
- Deeply moisturizes
- Won't weigh fine hair down

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Aloe Vera: Contains proteolytic enzymes that unclog scalp follicles.
- Cannabis sativa (Hemp) Seed Oil: Is a nutrient-dense oil that reduces frizz and adds hydration.
- Avocado, Grapeseed, and Pumpkin Oils: Seal in moisture while boosting strength and shine with antioxidant-packed fatty ac

$18.00

I have been using the new INKEY List retinol serum for a few weeks now, and honestly, I am so impressed! ...This is an excellent retinol for beginners or anyone with sensitive skin. The texture is lightweight and creamy, absorbs easily, and layers well with moisturizer.

What it is: A gentle, barrier-supporting beginner retinol serum that visibly smooths fine lines, evens tone, and refines texture without irritation.​

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, and Combination

Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Uneven Texture, Uneven Tone

Formulation: Serum

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Dual-Retinoid Complex (1% Granactive Retinoid Pro+ ™ and 0.01% Retinal)​: Smooths fine lines without irritation.​​
- 0.2% SymRelief® 100​: Soothes and supports the skin barrier.​

Ingredient Callouts: Free of phthalates.

What Else You Need to Know: Formulated for first-time retinol users and sensitive or rosacea-prone skin.

$94.50

This serum is great, super lightweight, smells great, leaves no residue. ...Nice serum...Less brittle for sure. It is lightweight. The smell is okay, may be a little much for some.

What it is: A lightweight, thickening hair serum infused with Japanese-sourced rice water that hydrates, repairs damage, reduces split ends, and strengthens fragile hair while leaving hair soft and shiny.

Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Texture: Fine and Medium

Hair Concerns:
- Shine
- Volumizing
- Damage, Split Ends, and Breakage

Key Benefits:
- Leaves hair 30x stronger and increases hair diameter*
- Reduces split ends up to 91 percent and protects against future damage*
- Leaves hair strands soft, smooth, and shiny

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Rice Water: Rich in amino acids, vitamins, and antioxidants to help restore damage and prevent future breakage.
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“I didn't like the smell of this serum it smells like plastic. The texture is also a bit like a watered down gel but I did like the results that I got when I used it but its not my new favorite serum”
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“I bought this to supplement my vitamin c serum in the morning and to help moisturize after retin at night”
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“This is the first time I've tried a serum SPF, and I'm really impressed. It has a milky texture that doesn't leave a white cast or white streaks, which is something I've always experienced with SPFs before”

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