The right serum can give you just the right amount of nourishment and hydration--even without a moisturizer.  IMAGE Olay, The Face Shop 

A serum allows you to layer on a concentrated liquid without clogging your pores—and to be honest, 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

IMAGE Bobbi Brown 

To brighten your complexion: The Face Shop Yehwadam Pure Brightening Serum

P2,795, Lazada

IMAGE The Face Shop 

To improve skin texture: Philosophy Time in a Bottle 100% In-Control Resist Renew Repair Serum

P4,610, Sephora.ph

IMAGE Sephora.ph/Philosophy 

To reduce the appearance of fine lines: Olay Regenerist Microsculpting Serum

P1,899, Watsons

IMAGE Watsons/Olay 

To reduce appearance of large pores: Guerlain Abeille Royale - Dark Spot Corrector Pore Minimizer Serum

P7,300, Sephora.ph

IMAGE Sephora.ph/Guerlain 

To hydrate and energize the skin: Dear Klairs Rich Moist Soothing Serum

P1,200, Watsons

IMAGE Watsons/Dear Klairs 

To rejuvenate: The Face Shop the Therapy First Serum

P1,795, Lazada

IMAGE Lazada/The Face Shop 

To lift and contour: La Mer Lifting Contour Serum

P15,700, Rustan's

IMAGE Rustan's/La Mer 

This article originally appeared in Preview Magazine's May 2016 issue, and has appeared on Preview.ph.

* Minor edits have been made by the Femalenetwork.com editors.