As a strong advocate for year-round sun-protection, we think that sunscreen remains an important part of our daily skincare routine because skin cancer is the last thing we want. But what if we tell you that we've found some extra helps that'll boost the power of your favorite sunscreen? Antioxidants such as Vitamin C and green tea have a dual protective effect against damage from UVA rays as they help neutralise free radicals and trap free reactive iron. So adding these antioxidants to the routine could provide a more effective second line of defence. We’re ringing in cult-favorite serums to turn everyone’s sunscreen into a luxury regimen without breaking the wallet. Keep scrolling to see our most-recommended serums that are jam-packed with good-for-the-skin ingredients to power up your sunscreen's protection!

No. 1

COSRX - The Vitamin C 23 Serum

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This summer you can breathe new life into your dull skin with a blend of COSRX's The Vitamin C 23 Serum and your favorite sunscreen to keep your skin looking radiant and youthful. This COSRX vitamin C serum is an antioxidant powerhouse that features Vitamin C + Vitamin E to brighten the complexion while the latter boosts skin brightness, improves skin smoothness and reinforces the skin barrier over time, while diminishing finelines and wrinkles from prolonged sun exposure.

No. 2

PURITO - Centella Unscented Serum

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Featuring 49% centella asiatica as the star ingredient for major antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, the PURITO Centella Unscented Serum helps soothe sensitive skin and strengthen weak, sun-sensitive skin barrier. This PURITO centella asiatica serum is also enriched with collagen, ceramide, sodium hyaluronate, niacinamide and peptide while offering scar care for flushed, irritated and uneven skin tone. The non-stickey texture goes well as you layer your sunscreen to achieve a layer of breathable sun protection.

No. 3

Isntree - Green Tea Fresh Serum

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With 77% of green tea extract, the Isntree Green Tea Fresh Serum is a godsend for summer skin as its lightweight texture perfectly compliments the skin to layer the best sunscreen. It restores the skin’s oil and moisture balance and smooths skin texture to make your complexion look plump and supple all season long. The serum also helps to smooth skin texture, creating an ideal canvas for sunscreen application. The brand’s patented ingredient Anti-Sebum P helps to control sebum production and unclog pores, without stripping skin of hydration and in fact contributing to even more hydrated, plump, happy skin.

No. 4

BEAUTY OF JOSEON - Glow Serum : Propolis + Niacinamide

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Keep the cult-favorite BEAUTY OF JOSEON Glow Serum in your skincare arsenal for a heavenly dose of propolis’s anti-inflammatory properties, niacinamide’s radiance-boosting power + cica’s soothing magic. ICYMI, propolis is naturally antiseptic and anti-inflammatory which is highly soothing in its own right. It is highly nourishing for stress-worn skin, and helps treat skin inflammation like acne. Applying it before your sunscreen helps restore and revive your lackluster complexion with a renewed glow.

No. 5

The Ordinary - Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5

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This summer you can enhance your skin with The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 serum which features a water-based formula combining low-, medium- and high-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid molecules and a next-generation HA crosspolymer to support hydration + pro-vitamin B5 to multiple layers of the skin, resulting in smoother, plumper skin. Vitamin B5 helps the skin regenerate itself after prolonged sun damage and allows your skin to repair itself from damage. Follow it with your favorite sunscreen to protect it from harsh, harmful UV rays.

No. 6

NEOGEN Dermalogy - Real Bakuchiol Firming Serum

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ICYMI, bakuchiol is a plant-based anti-aging alternative to retinol that is less likely to cause irritation. This ingredient is also a natural anti-aging powerhouse that boosts skin's elasticity to firm and lift withered skin. NEOGEN Dermalogy Real Bakuchiol Firming Serum is packed with patented ingredients such as Lupin Peptides and Hydrolyzed Lupine Proteins, as well as Vitamin C to revitalize skin, plus azulene, lavender oil, aloe extract, tea tree leaf oil and eggplant extract to soothe the skin for sunscreen application.

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