These potent serums can help keep your skin healthy and glowing.  IMAGE (FROM LEFT TO RIGHT) Rustan's The Beauty Source, Instagram/snailwhitephils 

There's a reason why the term "beauty sleep" exists. When you're puyat, your skin's ability to repair itself slows down. This causes the complexion to appear dull and feel a bit rough to touch. 

If you tend to work long hours, one simple way you can care for your skin is by adding a serum into your routine. While nothing will replace a good night's sleep, these potent formulas below can help keep your skin healthy (and glowing!): 

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1. Snail White Miracle Intensive Repair Serum

P1,695, Lazada

Combat dullness and dryness with a few drops of this skin-renewing serum! The silky concentrate contains alpha arbutin to fade dark spots and snail secretion filtrate to boost your skin's collagen and elastin production. 

IMAGE Snail White 

2. Ellana Cosmetics Clear Skin Clarifying Serum 

P1,050, ellanacosmetics.com

Got oily, acne-prone skin? Keep your skin clear when you're puyat with this serum that's formulated with blueberry extract, sodium hyaluronate, and macadamia nut oil to regulate oil production and moisturize the skin. 

IMAGE Ellana Cosmetics 

3. Dear Klairs Midnight Blue Youth Drop

P1,570, Beauty MNL

You'll only need two to three drops of this peptide-rich serum to keep your skin looking smooth and supple. 

IMAGE Wishtrend 

4. Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair (ANR) Synchronized Recovery Complex II Serum

P4,200, Lazada and Rustan's The Beauty Source

Are you willing to splurge a bit more? This antioxidant-rich formula improves the overall appearance of the skin by targetting dryness, dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles, as well as loss of radiance. It's also packed with hyaluronic acid, which helps lock in moisture in your skin. Many Pinays swear by this popular serum!

IMAGE Rustan's The Beauty Source 

5. Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum

P5,050, Lazada

Restore your skin's glow by applying this retinol-based serum at night. It also has skin-brightening hydroquinone and exfoliating glycolic acid for a clear, glowing complexion!

IMAGE Lazada 

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Bonus: Pond's Anti-Bacterial Facial Foam 

P143, Lazada

Are you breaking out? Facial washes may not sit on your skin as long as serums, but they're just as crucial in keeping pimples from forming. Pick up this facial wash that's formulated with beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) to deeply cleanse the skin, drawing out all the dirt and oil that may congest your complexion. 

IMAGE Ponds