Nine of the Best Face Creams and Serums You Need to Try Now

Future-proof your skin and combat the early signs of ageing. This cooling, velvety serum absorbs effortlessly into skin leaving it feeling immediately nourished, softer and hydrated, reducing redness, building resilience, and even accelerating cellular repair. Repair Serum NAC, £125 111 SKIN

Lift, firm and hydrate the skin with this nourishing serum which absorbs instantly to moisturise, soothing dryness, plumping and smoothing with a revitalising and lifting effect. Queen Serum, £110 Omorovicza

Pairing pure retinol with a patented blend of natural amino acids, vitamins and peptides that guides nutrients and ingredients to the skin, this powerful serum works with the skin’s natural renewal processes to visibly plump the appearance of deep lines and quickly minimise blemishes. The Retinol Serum, £140 Augustinus Bader

This serum, which is gentle enough for all skin types, buffs away dead surface cells with citric and glycolic acids targeting visible signs of skin ageing. Prickly pear adds a nourishment boost, while lotus extracts work to protect and visibly brighten the complexion. Lotus Youth Preserve Resurfacing Dream Serum, £60 fresh

We love this concentrated solid serum of 80 percent squalane and Japanese lemon balm that targets signs of ageing and dryness, keeping skin (and makeup) looking fresh all day. The Serum Stick, £49 Tatcha

Designed for very dry or delicate skin, this is Drunk Elephant’s richest face cream to date. Its instant hydrating effect reduces the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and redness and works hard to repair the skin’s barrier for healthier, firmer looking skin. Bora Barrier Repair Cream, £62 Drunk Elephant

This super-powered serum is designed to firm, lift, plump, target fine lines and wrinkles and revitalise dull, saggy skin in as little as two weeks as it jump starts your own skin’s rejuvenation process for a more youthful, refreshed appearance. Anti-Wrinkle Glycolic Peptide Serum, £56 Anthony

This reasonably priced, multi-purpose oil can be used alone, mixed with your favourite moisturiser, or even added to your foundation to help alleviate and soften any dry patches. With safflower, almond, apricot kernel and olive oils, it’s perfect for more mature skin in need of more moisture. Face Blanket Oil, £15 Sali Hughes

With plenty of longer-term benefits, this high-performance formula containing Resveratrol Complex, and infused with a vegan collagen booster and natural hyaluronic acid, will reduce the appearance of fine lines, while toning and visibly firming. Resveratrol-Lift, £52 Caudalie