Serums - Kenya

Best Skin Serums in Kenya

CeraVe Serums – Kenya

Choosing CeraVe serums is smart when your skin barrier feels compromised by Nairobi’s dust, dry office air‑conditioning, or frequent cleansing.

Start by identifying your main concern—dehydration, post‑acne marks, dullness—then look for the matching active ingredient (hyaluronic acid, encapsulated retinol, vitamin C).

Use one pump on clean, slightly damp skin and seal it with a lightweight moisturizer; most CeraVe formulas layer well under sunscreen for daytime or under a richer cream at night.

If you are new to acids or retinol, begin every other night and watch for tightness or flaking before increasing frequency.

Full CeraVe Serum Line‑up in Kenya (8):

• Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum

• Resurfacing Retinol Serum

• Skin Renewing Retinol Serum

• Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum

• Skin Renewing Niacinamide Serum

• Blemish Control Gel Serum

• Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen Serum SPF 30

• Nightly Exfoliating Treatment Serum

See more Cerave Products in Kenya

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La Roche‑Posay Serums – Kenya

La Roche‑Posay serums are ideal if you have sensitive or acne‑prone skin that still requires potent actives.

Their formulas are fragrance‑free and buffered with soothing thermal spring water, so breakouts and redness are less likely.

For daytime brightening, Pure Vitamin C 10 boosts radiance, while Hyalu B5 plumps with dual‑weight hyaluronic acid.

Use Effaclar Ultra Concentrated Serum only at night because its triple‑acid blend can increase photosensitivity; follow with a hydrating cream.

La Roche‑Posay Serums in Kenya (5):

• Hyalu B5 Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum

• Pure Vitamin C 10 Serum

• Effaclar Ultra Concentrated Serum

• Retinol B3 Serum

• Mela B3 Dark‑Spot Serum

See All La Roche-Possay products in Kenya

Olay Serums – Kenya

Olay serums combines wallet‑friendly pricing with dermatologist‑backed peptides and retinoids.

Begin with the Regenerist or Collagen Peptide 24 lines if you need smoother texture without irritation.

Night‑time Retinol 24 absorbs fast in humid coastal climates without leaving an oily film, while Vitamin C + Peptide 24 tackles dark marks from acne or pregnancy melasma.

Apply one or two pumps after cleansing, wait a minute for absorption, then layer your moisturizer; daytime serums always need SPF 50 on top to lock in benefits.

Olay Serums in Kenya Line‑up (14):

1. Collagen Peptide 24 Serum

2. Collagen Peptide 24 MAX Serum

3. Regenerist Micro‑Sculpting Serum

4. Regenerist MAX Wrinkle Serum

5. Retinol 24 Night Serum

6. Retinol 24 MAX Night Serum

7. Vitamin C + Peptide 24 Serum

8. Vitamin C + Peptide 24 MAX Serum

9. Hyaluronic + Peptide 24 Serum

10. Luminous Niacinamide + AHA Super Serum

11. Tone Perfecting (Luminous) Serum

12. Total Effects 7‑in‑1 Anti‑Aging Serum

13. Olay Super Serum (5‑in‑1)

14. White Radiance Light Perfecting Essence

See the full list of all Olay Products in Kenya

Cetaphil Serums – Kenya

If your face reacts to fragrance, alcohol, or strong acids, Cetaphil serums offer gentle but effective options.

Look for the Deep Hydration range when skin feels tight after long days in air‑conditioned offices, or the Healthy Radiance line when uneven tone needs a boost.

Most Cetaphil serums are water‑light; drop them directly onto fingertips (not cotton) to avoid waste and press into the skin.

Because they’re mild, you can combine them with stronger actives from other brands in separate steps—just remember “thinnest to thickest” when layering.

Full Cetaphil Serum Line‑up in Kenya (11):

• Deep Hydration 48 h Activation Serum

• Ceramide Serum

• Vitamin C Serum (Brightening)

• Healthy Radiance Antioxidant‑C Serum

• Healthy Renew Face Serum

• Healthy Renew Eye Gel Serum

• Hydrating Ceramide + CICA Serum

• Deep Hydration Soothing Serum

• Deep Hydration Refreshing Eye Serum

• Mattifying Acne Serum

• Healthy Renew Purified Peptides + AHA Serum

Here is the list of all Cetaphil Products in Kenya.

Brightening Serums – Kenya

Hyperpigmentation and uneven tone are top concerns for many Kenyans due to high UV exposure.

Brightening serums use vitamin C, alpha‑arbutin, niacinamide, or licorice to fade dark spots gradually.

Introduce one brightening product at a time and keep usage consistent—morning and/or night—because results show after four to eight weeks.

 Always pair with a broad‑spectrum sunscreen; without UV protection, new spots will re‑appear.

Complete Brightening Serums in Kenya (17):

1. Olay Vitamin C + Peptide 24 Serum

2. CeraVe Vitamin C Serum

3. La Roche‑Posay Pure Vitamin C 10 Serum

4. Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum

5. The Ordinary Alpha‑Arbutin 2 % + HA

6. The Ordinary Ascorbic 8 % + Alpha‑Arbutin 2 %

7. Garnier Even & Matte Vitamin C Booster Serum

8. Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Alpha‑Arbutin Serum

9. Glow Recipe Guava Vitamin C Dark‑Spot Serum

10. SeoulCeuticals 20 % Vitamin C + HA Serum

11. DR RASHEL Vitamin C & Niacinamide Serum

12. Cosrx Pure Vitamin C 23 Serum

13. SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic

14. Melano CC Intensive Anti‑Spot Essence

15. Medik8 C‑Tetra Luxe Serum

16. TruSkin Vitamin C Serum

17. Tiam My Signature C Source Serum

Niacinamide Serums – Kenya

Niacinamide serums control shine, shrinks pore appearance, and strengthens the skin barrier.

Start with 5–10 % strength once daily; if dryness or tingling appears, reduce frequency.

Because niacinamide plays well with most ingredients, you can combine it with retinol at night or vitamin C in the morning for a multi‑target approach.

Niacinamide Serums in Kenya List (6):

• The Ordinary Niacinamide 10 % + Zinc 1 %

• Paula’s Choice 10 % Niacinamide Booster

• Naturium Niacinamide 12 % + Zinc 2 %

• CeraVe Niacinamide Serum

• La Roche‑Posay Mela B3 Serum

• Medicube TXA Niacinamide Serum

Collagen Serums – Kenya

Collagen serums use peptides that signal your skin to produce more collagen, leading to plumper, smoother texture.

Apply a pea‑size amount morning and night; the lightweight texture sits comfortably under makeup in warm Kenyan weather.

Pair these serums with sunscreen and a diet rich in protein for the best chance of preserving firmness.

Collagen Serums in Kenya List (5):

• Olay Collagen Peptide 24 Serum

• Olay Collagen Peptide 24 MAX Serum

• Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Serum

• Skinfix Barrier+ Collagen Activating Serum

• Inkey List Collagen‑Booster Peptide Serum

Anti‑Wrinkle Serums – Kenya

Fine lines can appear early due to squinting in bright sunlight, dehydration, and pollution.

Look for retinoids or peptide‑rich formulas; begin with two nights a week, then add nights as tolerance builds.

Use a gentle cleanser and a nourishing moisturizer to prevent flaking, and never skip sunscreen—retinoids make skin more sun‑sensitive.

Anti‑Wrinkle Serums in Kenya List (13):

1. Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Serum

2. RoC Multi‑Correxion Revive + Glow Serum

3. Olay MAX Wrinkle Serum

4. Skinbetter AlphaRet Overnight Serum

5. Sunday Riley A+ High‑Dose Retinoid Serum

6. Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum

7. Medik8 Crystal Retinal 24

8. CeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol Serum

9. La Roche‑Posay Retinol B3 Serum

10. Paula’s Choice 1 % Retinol Treatment

11. L’Oréal Revitalift 0.3 % Retinol Serum

12. No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Serum

13. Glow Recipe Blackberry Retinol Serum

Hyaluronic Acid Serums – Kenya

Hyaluronic acid (HA) serums attracts water, making it invaluable during January‑March dry spells. 

Apply on slightly damp skin, then lock it in with a cream or facial oil; otherwise HA can draw moisture out of deeper layers, leaving skin drier.

 Multi‑weight HA serums hydrate both the surface and deeper layers, so look for products with stated “low‑, medium‑, and high‑molecular” forms.

Hyaluronic‑Acid Serums in Kenya List (11):

1. The Ordinary HA 2 % + B5

2. La Roche‑Posay Hyalu B5

3. SkinCeuticals HA Intensifier

4. Vichy Mineral 89 Serum

5. Isdin Isdinceutics Hyaluronic Concentrate

6. iS Clinical Hydra‑Cool Serum

7. Dr Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum

8. StriVectin HA Face Serum

9. Naturium HA 5 % Serum

10. Kiehl’s Ultra Pure 1.5 % HA Serum

11. CeraVe Hydrating HA Serum

Glycolic Acid Serums – Kenya

Glycolic acid serums are excellent for rough texture and stubborn acne marks, but overuse can cause irritation.

Begin with a 5–7 % formula twice weekly, switching to nights only; always follow with moisture and use SPF the next morning.

If you experience stinging, scale back and pair with a barrier‑repair cream until skin calms.

Glycolic‑Acid Serum in Kenya List (6):

• L’Oréal Revitalift 10 % Pure Glycolic Serum

• The Inkey List Glycolic 10 % Serum

• SkinCeuticals Glycolic 10 Renew Overnight

• Lancôme Clarifique Pro‑Solution Serum

• Pixi Glow Tonic Serum

• Sesderma Acglicolic Liposomal Serum

Retinol Serums – Kenya

Retinol serums speed up cell turnover, fades hyperpigmentation, and boosts collagen, but it requires a slow introduction.

Start with a low‑strength product two nights a week, use a hydrating moisturizer on top, and add an antioxidant serum in the morning for extra protection.

Expect some dryness or purging in the first few weeks; consistency and sun protection sunscreen are key to seeing smoother skin by month three.

Retinol Serums in Kenya (10):

1. CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum

2. Medik8 Crystal Retinal 24

3. La Roche‑Posay Retinol B3 Serum

4. Olay Retinol 24 Night Serum

5. Olay Retinol 24 MAX Night Serum

6. Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum

7. Sunday Riley A+ High‑Dose Retinoid Serum

8. Paula’s Choice 1 % Retinol Treatment

9. L’Oréal Revitalift 0.3 % Retinol Serum

10. Shani Darden Retinol Reform Serum

Quick Kenyan Serum Checklist

1. Patch‑test: Dab new serums on the jawline for two days before full‑face use.

2. Layer lightly: Apply water‑based serums first, oils or creams last.

3. Sun block: Any brightening, acid, or retinol routine needs sunscreen SPF 50 daily to maintain progress.

These tips and lists should help you choose wisely, build a routine that suits Kenya’s diverse climates, and see real, glowing results.