Best South African Serums
Explore the top serums from south african brands with detailed ingredient breakdowns, usage guidelines, and reviews from skincare lovers like you.
Top products
Skin Republic
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum
serum that contains niacinamide.
Details
This product contains 8 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 fighting acne and scar healing
- it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe
Skin Republic
Hyaluronic Acid 1% + Niacinamide 2% Serum
serum that contains hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.
Details
This product contains 16 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, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
- it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe
Skin Republic
Vitamin C 6% & Alpha Arbutin 1.5% Serum
serum that contains niacinamide and vitamin c.
Details
This product contains 7 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 anti aging, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
- it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe
Oxy
Vitamin C Serum
serum that contains bha, hyaluronic acid and vitamin c.
Details
This product contains 18 ingredients.
- it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
- it does contain fragrances and silicones
- it is likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and reducing pores
- it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe
Standard Skin and Beauty
100% Squalane Serum
vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains 2 ingredients.
Details
This product contains 2 ingredients.
- it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
- it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe
Skin Functional
Dark Mark Management 2% Alpha Arbutin + Hyper-Brite Complex
cruelty-free serum that contains 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 scar healing and dark spots
- it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe
Skin Functional
Blemish Corrector 10% Niacinamide
cruelty-free serum that contains niacinamide.
Details
This product contains 17 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, sensitive skin, oily skin and reducing pores
- it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe
Skin Republic
Retinol 1% & Squalane 15% Serum
serum that contains retinoid and vitamin e.
Details
This product contains 12 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
- it is reef safe
- it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe
Standard Skin and Beauty
Retinol 1,5% Serum
vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, retinoid and vitamin e.
Details
This product contains 14 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, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
- it is reef safe
- it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe
Skin Functional
Hydration Juice 2% HA + 4% B5
cruelty-free serum that contains aha, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.
Details
This product contains 24 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, scar healing and dark spots
- it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe
Skin Functional
Oil Based Vitamin C
cruelty-free serum that contains vitamin c.
Details
This product contains 10 ingredients.
- it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
- it does contain fragrances
- it is reef safe
- it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe
Standard Skin and Beauty
2% Alpha Arbutin Serum With Hyaluronic Acid
vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.
Details
This product contains 13 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
Skin Republic
Pure Retinol 0.2% Serum
vegan serum that contains retinoid and vitamin e.
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
- it is reef safe
- it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe
Skin Functional
The Powerful Vitamin A 0.1% Retinaldehyde
cruelty-free serum that contains hyaluronic acid and retinoid.
Details
This product contains 13 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 brightening skin
- it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe
Skin Functional
Anti-Oxidant Complexion Firmer
cruelty-free serum that contains vitamin c.
Details
This product contains 3 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 and dark spots
- it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe
African Botanics
Eye Contour Gel-Serum
cruelty-free serum that contains ceramides, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, vitamin c and vitamin e.
Details
This product contains 30 ingredients.
- it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or silicones
- it does contain oils and 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
Fundamentals
2% Alpha Arbutin + 2% Licorice Extract Serum
vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains niacinamide.
Details
This product contains 12 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
Lelive
Save Our Skin (SOS) Smooth + Control Exfoliating Serum
vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains aha, exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and pha.
Details
This product contains 26 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, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
- it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe
Standard Skin and Beauty
10% Niacinamide & 1% Zinc Serum
vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.
Details
This product contains 13 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, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
- it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe
Skin Functional
Multi Tasking Fixer
vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains bha.
Details
This product contains 4 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 fighting acne and reducing pores
- it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe
Skin Republic
Ceramide Complex 3% Serum
vegan serum that contains ceramides and hyaluronic acid.
Details
This product contains 19 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 and sensitive skin
- it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe
Skin Republic
Retinoid Complex 1% Serum
vegan serum that contains retinoid and vitamin e.
Details
This product contains 17 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, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
- it is reef safe
- it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe
Fundamentals
10% Azelaic Acid Water Serum
cruelty-free serum that contains niacinamide.
Details
This product contains 20 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 fighting acne, anti aging, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
- it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe
Skin Functional
Peptides + Cu Complex Anti-Ageing Complex
cruelty-free serum that contains hyaluronic acid and peptides.
Details
This product contains 20 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 anti aging, dry skin and better texture
- it is reef safe
- it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe
Fundamentals
15% Vitamin C Serum
vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains vitamin c.
Details
This product contains 2 ingredients.
- it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
- it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe
Skin Functional
30% Amino Hydroxy Complex Exfoliating Serum
vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains aha.
Details
This product contains 22 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, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
- it is reef safe
- it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe
Skin Functional
Anhydrous Vitamin C 10% Ascorbic Acid + 3% Ferulic Acid
vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains vitamin c.
Details
This product contains 3 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 and dark spots
- it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe
Skin Functional
12% Ascorbic Acid + Briteodant Complex
vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains hyaluronic acid, vitamin c and vitamin e.
Details
This product contains 14 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, scar healing and dark spots
- it is reef safe
- it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe
Skin Functional
80% Squalane Barrier Support
cruelty-free serum that contains vitamin e.
Details
This product contains 10 ingredients.
- it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
- it does contain fragrances and oils
- it is reef safe
- it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe
African Botanics
Resurrection Cell Recovery Serum
cruelty-free serum that contains hyaluronic acid, peptides, retinoid, vitamin c and vitamin e.
Details
This product contains 32 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 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