Trending In Beauty: 6 Makeup Serums That Will Transform Your Skin

Add these must-haves to your shopping list.

By Liz Ritter, Executive Editor · Aug 25, 2015

Powerful ingredients, a silky-smooth texture and the latest skin care technology are all reasons you love having serums in your routine. And now, they’ve spun off into a new majorly multitasking category: makeup serums. Here are six to try now.

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bareMinerals bareSkin Complete Coverage Serum Concealer

The consistency of this antioxidant-packed concealer is way more lightweight and liquidy than you are most likely used to, so you only need a tiny, tiny drop under your eyes to make everything look brighter and better. $20, macys.com

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Perricone No Highlighter Highlighter

This serum-fluid instantly illuminates any area you apply it to, and thanks to a very powerful vitamin C ester, it also works to brighten skin and improve discoloration over time. $35, sephora.com

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Dr. Hauschka Translucent Bronzing Tint

You can wear it alone, but adding just the smallest amount to your favorite moisturizer will make everyone ask you where you just vacationed. It gives that believable, buildable, sun-kissed look and even has the incredibly unique side benefit of containing witch hazel to help bust blemishes. $45, beauty.com

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By Terry Terrybly Densiliss

Packed with a ton of anti-agers, this silky foundation (there are 14 shades so it’s hard not to get your color right) claims to fight wrinkles, firm skin and give the most natural-looking, fresh-faced finish without leaving your face looking cakey or overly covered. $115, bloomingdales.com

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Clé de Peau Beauté

This uber-luxe plumping and hydrating lip serum has so many effective ingredients, it almost doesn’t make sense that they all fit in the product. The lineup includes a moisturizing hyaluronic acid complex, potent antioxidants, regenerating mangosteen, illuminators and firming sweet tea extract, for starters; together, they leave your lips looking amazing. $70, nordstrom.com

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IT Cosmetics Feel The Moment Anti-Aging Ultra Hydrating Sensory Awakening Primer Serum

This isn’t a primer—it’s an experience. It has an essential oil–powered relaxing lavender-like fragrance, vitamins C and E, skin-nourishing argan, jojoba and avocado oils, peptides, hyaluronic acid, and even silk, to make the most perfect canvas for makeup. It leaves skin feeling soft to the touch and takes on the entire day without letting your makeup melt off. $38, ulta.com