This Vitamin C Powerhouse Is Great for Sensitive and Oily Skin Types

We updated this article in January 20223 to ensure all products were correctly priced and in stock. Our original top-rated picks based on extensive testing done by the Good Housekeeping Institute remain the same.

Serums are the superheroes of the skincare product world, made with fewer fillers and more powerful skincare ingredients than face moisturizers. That means a good serum delivers maximum anti-aging benefits when it comes to skincare. With lightweight gel-like or liquid formulas that are beneficial for targeting all types of skin — including sensitive, oily, combination and dry — serums are an excellent addition to any skincare routine, especially if you're looking for an anti-aging product that will reduce lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmentation and sagging.

GH Beauty Lab scientists at the Good Housekeeping Institute test anti-aging serums in the Lab using technical instruments that can measure changes in wrinkles, dark spots, pores and firmness. The serums are also evaluated by consumer testers, who rate them on factors like ease of use, scent, texture and look of skin after use over a set time period. These data sets are then tallied to find the top formulas on the market. In our most recent test, 7,820 data points were collected to find the anti-agers that actually fill in smile line, plump up the eye area, get rid of forehead wrinkles, fade dark spots and reverse other visible signs of aging.

Our top picks:

Here, read all about the best anti-aging serums of 2023 that work to make you look younger, as tested by the GH Beauty Lab. At the end of the article, you can find more information on how we test anti-aging serums and what to look for when shopping.