Reviews of Every Serum I Tried from Jan to Aug

Hi everyone:)

I have pretty sensitive, acne-prone skin, so I’m always on the lookout for serums that gently take care of my skin concerns without causing irritation. From January to August this year, I tried quite a few serums and wanted to share my honest thoughts.

Everything on this list is something I would consider buying again. I’m not including the fails here. These are all good in my opinion, but a few stood out the most and became my favorites.

[My Skin Type]

Sensitive, Acne-prone skin, 28F

[Product name]

1. SUNGBOON EDITOR Green Tomato Pore Lifting Ampoule

2. WELLAGE Real Hyaluronic Blue Ampoule 100

3. AESTURA A-Cica 365 Soothing Relief Serum pH4.5

4. FULLY Green Tomato Serum

5. EQQUALBERRY Bakuchiol Plumping Serum

6. EQQUALBERRY Vitamin Illuminating Serum

7. Centellian 24 360º Shot PDRN Active Serum

8. BANO Milk Thistle Repair Serum

9. GOODAL Black Carrot VITA-A Retinol Ampoule

10. SOONDING Coconut Water Glow Calming Serum

11. Mixsoon Bean Essence

12. MAKE P:REM End Pore Vegetinol Tightening Serum

13. innisfree Retinol Cica Serum

14. FATION NOSCA9 Soothing Serum S

15. beplain Mung Bean Pore Tight-Up Serum

[My Best Picks]

Retinol

GOODAL Black Carrot VITA-A Retinol Ampoule: My favorite retinol serum. Retinol works but can be harsh for sensitive skin. The Innisfree Retinol Cica Serum was also effective, but on days when my skin barrier felt weak, it sometimes stung. Still, it proved that retinol really works. The GOODAL ampoule gave me similar results without irritation and left my skin feeling firmer after use.

Bakuchiol

EQQUALBERRY Bakuchiol Plumping Serum: A good option if you don’t want to use retinol. I thought bakuchiol might be overhyped, but this serum actually worked. The smell isn’t great, but it’s gentle, hydrating, and gave me retinol-like results without irritation. Great for dry or sensitive skin.

Hydration

SOONDING Coconut Water Glow Calming Serum: My go-to for hydration. I first tried their jelly cleanser and loved it, so I gave this serum a shot. Now, if my skin is red and stings from everything, I just use this. It always calms my skin down.

Soothing & Nourishing

BANO Milk Thistle Repair Serum: A favorite. Similar to the Soonding serum for calming, but this one also adds rich nourishment. I notice results after just one use. Works well in all seasons — never too heavy in summer or too light in winter.

Acne-Calming

FATION NOSCA9 Soothing Serum S: My pick for breakouts. A gentle cica-based serum that calms pimples without stinging. Breakouts heal faster when I use this.

Vitamin C

EQQUALBERRY Vitamin Illuminating Serum: Changed my view of vitamin C. I expected irritation, but this was gentle. I used it mostly on my body over summer (elbows and back), and it helped fade dark spots and acne marks.

Pore Care

SUNGBOON EDITOR Green Tomato Pore Lifting Ampoule: I use this when pores on my cheeks and nose look enlarged. It gives a tightening effect and makes my skin feel smoother right away.

Overall, these were my standouts, but honestly I liked something about every product on the list. I’ll keep rotating depending on my skin’s needs and the season.

Has anyone else tried these? I’d love to hear your experiences, especially with Mixsoon Bean Essence or the Innisfree Retinol Cica Serum, since I’m still figuring out where they fit best in my routine.