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Best Affordable Serums with Less Than 40 Ingredients

Explore the top affordable serums with less than 40 ingredients with detailed ingredient breakdowns, usage guidelines, and reviews from skincare lovers like you.

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The Ordinary

Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

3.2 (240) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Canadian

⸱ $6.00

vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 11 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, oily skin and scar healing
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

The Ordinary

Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Serum

4.0 (65) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Canadian

⸱ $8.90

vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains hyaluronic acid and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 23 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

AXIS - Y

Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum

3.4 (63) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Korean

⸱ $14.49

vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 25 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances and oils
it is likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Beauty of Joseon

Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide

2.9 (63) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Korean

⸱ $13.60

cruelty-free serum that contains bha, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 30 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances and oils
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

The Ordinary

Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%

2.9 (38) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Canadian

⸱ $11.10

vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 17 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
it does contain silicones
it is likely to be good for scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Torriden

Dive-in Low-Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum

3.9 (42) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Korean

⸱ $26.39

vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains ceramides and hyaluronic acid.

Details

This product contains 33 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Good Molecules

Hyaluronic Acid Serum

4.6 (21) ⸱ Serum ⸱ American

⸱ $12.00

vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains hyaluronic acid and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 9 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for dry skin and scar healing
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

CeraVe

Resurfacing Retinol Serum

3.6 (43) ⸱ Serum ⸱ American

⸱ $12.17

serum that contains ceramides, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and retinoid.

Details

This product contains 33 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils or parabens
it does contain harsh alcohols, silicones and sulfates
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Numbuzin

No.3 Skin Softening Serum

3.7 (39) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Korean

⸱ $22.40

cruelty-free serum that contains hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 28 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
it is reef safe and reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

PURITO

Wonder Releaf Centella Serum Unscented

3.4 (45) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Korean

⸱ $21.00

vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains ceramides, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and peptides.

Details

This product contains 37 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

iUNIK

Tea Tree Relief Serum

4.0 (59) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Korean

⸱ $15.00

cruelty-free serum that contains hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 32 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Good Molecules

Discoloration Correcting Serum

2.5 (36) ⸱ Serum ⸱ American

⸱ $25.00

vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 10 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Beauty of Joseon

Revive Repair Serum: Ginseng + Snail Mucin

3.7 (37) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Korean

⸱ $17.00

cruelty-free serum that contains hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 28 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

The INKEY List Hyaluronic Acid Serum EU & Canada

The INKEY List
2 Regions
Hyaluronic Acid Serum

3.4 (19) ⸱ Serum ⸱ British

⸱ $10.00

vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains hyaluronic acid and peptides.

Details

This product contains 14 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

The Ordinary

Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA

3.6 (15) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Canadian

⸱ $11.50

vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains aha.

Details

This product contains 12 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain oils
it is likely to be good for dry skin, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Beauty of Joseon

Glow Deep Serum: Rice + Arbutin

3.0 (20) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Korean

⸱ $17.00

vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 32 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Good Molecules

Niacinamide Serum

4.7 (20) ⸱ Serum ⸱ American

⸱ $12.00

vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 9 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Beauty of Joseon

Calming Serum: Green Tea + Panthenol

3.8 (39) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Korean

⸱ $12.75

vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains hyaluronic acid.

Details

This product contains 22 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances
it is likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Mixsoon

Glacier Water Hyaluronic Acid Serum

4.3 (21) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Korean

⸱ $19.88

vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains hyaluronic acid.

Details

This product contains 4 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for dry skin
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe, reef safe and reef safe

Glow Recipe

Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops

3.7 (20) ⸱ Serum ⸱ American

⸱ $32.00

vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 23 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
it is likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Peach & Lily

Glass Skin Refining Serum

4.2 (28) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Korean

⸱ $37.00

vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains aha, exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and peptides.

Details

This product contains 23 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Topicals

Faded Serum

4.0 (11) ⸱ Serum ⸱ American

⸱ $38.00

vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains aha and niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 35 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain oils
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

The Ordinary

Argireline Solution 10%

3.1 (11) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Canadian

⸱ $9.40

vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains peptides.

Details

This product contains 11 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for dry skin
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

The Ordinary

Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG

2.4 (14) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Canadian

⸱ $9.20

cruelty-free serum that contains aha and hyaluronic acid.

Details

This product contains 25 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

iUNIK

Beta Glucan Power Moisture Serum

3.8 (24) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Korean

⸱ $8.40

vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains 10 ingredients.

Details

This product contains 10 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Vichy

Mineral 89 Fortifying and Plumping Daily Booster

5.0 (6) ⸱ Serum ⸱ French

⸱ $37.53

serum that contains hyaluronic acid.

Details

This product contains 11 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for dry skin
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

The Ordinary

Retinol 0.5% in Squalane

3.6 (5) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Canadian

⸱ $8.30

vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains retinoid.

Details

This product contains 8 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain oils
it is likely to be good for dry skin and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Cocokind

Ceramide Barrier Serum

4.2 (14) ⸱ Serum ⸱ American

⸱ $21.99

vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains aha, ceramides, exfoliants, pha and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 32 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain oils
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

COSRX

The Niacinamide 15 Serum

3.3 (12) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Korean

⸱ $15.09

cruelty-free serum that contains niacinamide and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 15 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin, oily skin and scar healing
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

The INKEY List

Niacinamide Oil Control Serum

3.7 (11) ⸱ Serum ⸱ British

⸱ $10.00

cruelty-free serum that contains hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 24 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain oils
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe