Best serum for dry skin in India
8 serums for dry skin, from the products Miyu has read the most reviews for.
How this list is made
Every product here is listed for dry skin, and has at least five reviews Miyu has read. They are ranked by how positively reviewers talk about them, weighted by how many reviews there are, minus how often reviewers report a skin problem — breakouts, irritation, dryness or darkening. Nobody pays to be on this list.
What suits most dry skin may not suit yours. Ask Miyu to check one against your own skin.
#1 · Conscious Chemist
Anti Ageing Defence & Repair
Best for: reducing fine lines; improving skin texture
Reviewers like: Lightweight and absorbs quickly
Avoid if: pregnant or breastfeeding; very sensitive skin
#2 · Pilgrim
2% Hyaluronic Acid Hydration Super Serum
Best for: daily hydration; plumping skin
Reviewers like: Provides glow and hydration
Avoid if: none
#3 · The Ordinary
Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA Face Serum Dark Spots & Pigmentation
Best for: reducing dark spots; evening skin tone
Reviewers like: Reduces dark spots and acne marks
Avoid if: very sensitive skin; using other strong brighteners
#4 · Foxtale
Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Best for: dry, dehydrated skin; improving skin plumpness
Reviewers like: Provides intense hydration and plumps skin
Avoid if: very oily skin in humid weather
#5 · Plum
15% Vitamin C & Mandarin Serum For Glowing Skin
Best for: boosting skin radiance; fading dark spots
Reviewers like: Reduces dark spots and pigmentation
Avoid if: very sensitive skin (patch test); allergy to citrus extracts
#6 · Pilgrim
24K Gold Beauty Oil - 20 ml
Best for: adding glow to skin; dry skin needing nourishment
Reviewers like: Gives a subtle, shiny, and golden glow to the skin
Avoid if: very oily skin; acne-prone skin
#7 · Minimalist
Squalane 100% Face Oil
Best for: dry skin needing hydration; improving skin barrier
Reviewers like: Lightweight and fast absorbing
Avoid if: very oily skin (may feel heavy); acne-prone skin (if oils trigger breakouts)
#8 · Plum
Cica & Hya-Betaine Vegan Mucin Face Essence
Best for: dry, dehydrated skin; strengthening skin barrier
Reviewers like: Deeply hydrating and moisturizing
Avoid if: very oily skin (may feel heavy); allergy to cica or betaine
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