Serum Formulations

Exploring all Serum products and how they perform.

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โ˜… 9.6
Centella Complex + Squalane Serum
Skinmade
Centella Complex + Squalane Serum
Serum

The definitive SOS treatment for highly reactive, damaged skin. Instead of relying on a weak watery extract, Skinmade formulates this serum with a staggering 83 percent Centella Asiatica baseline. It physically isolates the most potent clinical compounds of the plant to rapidly accelerate wound healing. Supported by a 5 percent Beta Glucan matrix and bio-compatible Squalane, it drops localized facial heat almost immediately upon application. The texture is a beautiful, cloudy hydro-gel that spreads with an immensely soothing cushion, absorbing cleanly within 20 seconds to leave a touch-soft, deeply calmed canvas.

โ˜… 9.3
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Nanowhite
Intensive Brightening Serum
Serum

A household dark spot clearing favorite across Malaysia, explicitly relied on to undo stubborn pigmentation caused by direct tropical sun waves. Nanowhite operates through its signature **Nano Encapsulation matrix**, binding raw lighteners (Arbutin, Vitamin C, and Glutathione) inside a micro-lipid carrier sheet. This allows the active molecules to slide past dense epidermal lipid boundaries cleanly without breaking down early. Enhanced with lipid-balancing essential fatty acids from Borage Oil, it clears up dark acne shadows seamlessly. The texture is a feather-light, milk-white fluid serum that liquefies instantly over cell junctions, setting into an absolute weightless touch with zero afternoon stickiness.

โ˜… 9.6
Star RetinAL Super Skin Renewal Night Serum
Skinmade
Star RetinAL Super Skin Renewal Night Serum
Serum

A highly advanced cellular renewal treatment engineered to deliver clinical-grade retinaldehyde without the notorious flaking loops of traditional retinol. By utilizing Cyclodextrin Complexed RetinAL, the active molecule is smart-released over hours deep within the skin layers. Synergized with X50 Peptides and RejuveNAD, it supercharges cellular energy and collagen synthesis simultaneously. The texture is a beautifully smooth, lightweight lotion that sinks into the skin flawlessly, leaving a perfectly balanced, non-greasy finish.

โ˜… 9.7
Golden C + Exoshot Collagen Boosting Filler Concentrate
Skinmade
Golden C + Exoshot Collagen Boosting Filler Concentrate
Serum

Dubbed the needle-free filler, this high-potency concentrate is designed for precise spot application. It utilizes a patented Golden C complex (Ascorbic Acid conjugated to Gold and Glutathione) to ensure absolute stability and penetration past the outer barrier safely. Driven by a massive bio-active network including Matrixyl 3000, Neodermyl, and Salmon DNA (PDRN), it exponentially accelerates collagen and elastin synthesis. The texture is a highly concentrated, rich serum droplet that melts seamlessly into the nasolabial folds and jawline to physically redefine facial contours.

โ˜… 8.8
Bright Complete Vitamin C Booster Serum
Garnier
Bright Complete Vitamin C Booster Serum
Serum

A massive drugstore favorite across Southeast Asia that relies on a fast-drying, highly penetrative vehicle. Garnier utilizes an alcohol-based serum carrier infused with a highly stable Vitamin C derivative (3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid) and Niacinamide. This dual-action approach actively disrupts the transfer of melanin while boosting overall skin radiance cleanly. Because it contains volatile cosmetic alcohol, it flashes off the skin instantly, leaving a completely weightless, matte finish that is perfect for layering under sunscreen in hot, humid weather, though it may feel slightly tightening on chronically dry skin.

โ˜… 9.2
Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum
Some By Mi
Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum
Serum

The absolute ultimate starter retinol for sensitive, acne-prone Asian skin. Traditional Western retinoids often dump high percentages of pure retinol into basic formulas, causing severe peeling, extreme chemical burning, and painful purging cycles. Some By Mi masterfully structures this by using a gentle, introductory 0.1% Pure Retinol backed by a tiny trace of fast-acting Retinal and 0.5% Bakuchiol (a plant-derived retinol analogue). It is completely stabilized inside a rich lavender-tinted fluid loaded with Centella, Panthenol, and Ceramides. It delivers authentic cell-turnover benefits (pore tightening, blemish clearing, fine line smoothing) with practically zero barrier irritation. It is incredibly safe for daily nighttime use.

โ˜… 9.5
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Skinmade
Salicylic Acid & PAD + Licorice Root Serum
Serum

A multi-pathway targeted treatment that replaces harsh traditional spot treatments. By utilizing Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate (a water-soluble Azelaic derivative), it avoids the chalky texture of pure Azelaic Acid. Coupled with BHA and Licorice Root, it rapidly deflates active blemishes and fades red post-acne marks simultaneously. The texture is a watery liquid gel that absorbs perfectly without stinging.

โ˜… 0.0
10% Niacinamide Brightening Serum
Skintific
10% Niacinamide Brightening Serum
Serum

No verdict available.

โ˜… 9.4
Prebiotic & Salicylic Acid Hydra Plus Serum
Aiken
Prebiotic & Salicylic Acid Hydra Plus Serum
Serum

An exceptional, highly intelligent mass-market treatment serum engineered specifically for managing acne under Malaysia's high humidity. Aiken completely rewrites traditional aggressive acne care by pairing oil-soluble Salicylic Acid (BHA) with a powerful prebiotic complex (Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide and Lactobacillus ferment). Instead of purely stripping the face down raw, the prebiotics feed the skin beneficial flora shields while the 1% BHA smoothly dissolves internal pore sebum logjams. Suspended in a completely water-light, alcohol-free fluid base loaded with Niacinamide, it sinks past cell boundaries instantly, leaving a completely bare, plump satin touch.

โ˜… 8.2
Luminous A Dark Spot Corrector Emulsion
Cosmoderm
Luminous A Dark Spot Corrector Emulsion
Serum

A highly accessible introduction to Retinol for the drugstore market. Cosmoderm utilizes Vitamin A Palmitate (Retinyl Palmitate), the gentlest and least irritating form of the vitamin A family. While it will not deliver the rapid overnight peeling of pure prescription retinoids, it is expertly buffered with Niacinamide, Panthenol, and Silicones. This creates a very comfortable, silky emulsion that slowly brightens stubborn dark spots over weeks of consistent use without causing severe barrier damage.

โ˜… 9.5
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Melano CC
Concentrated Brightening Essence
Serum

The absolute undisputed benchmark king of affordable hyperpigmentation clearing across Malaysia. Unlike typical Western Vitamin C serums that are water-based, highly unstable, and rapidly oxidize into an amber brown color inside warm local rooms, Rohto Mentholatum completely structures this formula as an anhydrous (water-free) liquid vehicle. It locks the pure Ascorbic Acid inside a stable, air-tight, droplet-dispensing aluminum tube. The texture behaves like a light, slippery, dry-oil fluid that generates a signature temporary warming sensation upon initial friction contact, sinking past surface boundaries to clear acne scars with incredible speed.

โ˜… 9.6
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Skinmade
Vitamin C & E + Alpha Arbutin Brightening Serum
Serum

A superb stable brightening fluid designed specifically for tropical climates where pure L-Ascorbic Acid oxidizes too rapidly. Skinmade utilizes 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, an elite highly stable Vitamin C derivative, and pairs it with melanin-blocking Alpha Arbutin and Vitamin E. This creates a highly tolerable, non-stinging brightening engine that fades sun spots safely. The texture is a lightweight fluid that glides beautifully without any sticky residue.