“Some of my personal favorite combinations are retinol with bakuchiol or niacinamide and hyaluronic acid with vitamin C, E, and ferulic acid,” says Shirazi. “[I also like] copper peptides with niacinamide or azelaic acid with arbutin and hyaluronic acid.” All of these ingredients help address multiple concerns from acne and discoloration to fine lines, dehydration, and uneven texture. Shirazi also has a few tips on what to look for and avoid in a serum if you have combination skin.
“Synthetic fragrances are sensitizing to the skin. Formaldehyde and formaldehyde releasers, along with polyethylene glycol are irritating and should be avoided. A class of ingredients called ethanolamines commonly listed as monoethanolamine (MEA) or diethanolamine (DEA) are known allergens and can lead to skin reactions. I also don’t favor single ingredient serums such as hyaluronic acid or niacinamide on their own in a single serum as these ingredients are best formulated with other actives and not stand-alone products. So many products already use these ingredients so it becomes unnecessary and wasteful as a separate step in skincare.”
While I totally agree with Shirazi, I also think it’s worth noting that if your combination skin has become incredibly dry and sensitive in certain areas, a hyaluronic acid–boosting serum with other hydrating ingredients in it could definitely be helpful. If you’re also like me and have experienced skin irritation and extreme sensitivity, a simple hydrating serum might be all your skin can tolerate sometimes—other actives might be too harsh. Wherever you fall on the spectrum, keep scrolling. I’ve rounded up the best serums for different types of combination skin below.
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