A serum allows you to layer on a concentrated liquid without clogging your pores—and TBH, it's a better match for our tropical climate. Switch your regular moisturizer to a potent formula that targets your skin concern below:
To treat dark spots:

BOBBI BROWN Intensive Skin Supplement, P3500, Rustan's
To brighten your complexion:

THE FACE SHOP Yehwadam Pure Brightening Serum, P2795, Lazada
To improve skin texture:

PHILOSOPHY Time In A Bottle 100% In-control Resist Renew Repair Serum, P4610, Sephora.ph
To reduce the appearance of fine lines:

OLAY Regenerist Microsculpting Serum, P1899, Watsons
To reduce appearance of large pores:

GUERLAIN Abeille Royale - Dark Spot Corrector Pore Minimizer Serum, P7300, Sephora.ph
To hydrate and energize the skin:
DEAR KLAIRS Rich Moist Soothing Serum , P1200, Watsons
To rejuvenate:

THE FACE SHOP The Therapy First Serum, P1795, Lazada
To lift and contour:

LA MER Lifting Contour Serum, P15,700, Rustan's
*This article originally appeared in Preview Magazine's May 2016 issue.