These hydrating serums are like a cool drink of water for your complexion

You already know the famous beauty slogan: “Moisture is the essence of beauty” (I’m quoting the world-famous male model Derek Zoolander here, of course). It’s true—your skin’s a living organ that’s about 64 percent water, and thus you must hydrate it accordingly (just like you drink water on the reg).

In your complexion’s case, rather than simply gulping H2O, your skin needs all manner of plumping and hydrating ingredients. This is where serums come in, which act as the proverbial workhorse of your skin-care regimen by providing a concentrated delivery of nutrients.

“Hydrating serums are quite essential, primarily when the humidity level is low,” notes Rosemarie Ingleton, MD, a New York City-based dermatologist. “Look for those with a high level of hyaluronic acid, ceramides, vitamin B5, and glycerin.” AKA the equivalents of coconut water for your face.

As spring begins blossoming, many complexion types (aside from ultra-dry ones) can skip the moisturizer all together by using these uber-hydrating serums in place. Fewer steps with equally glowing skin? That’s spring for ya.

Keep scrolling to shop hydrating serums to snag now.

Shop hydrating serums

Skinceuticals Hyaluronic Acid Intensifier $98

Susanne Kaufmann Hyaluron Serum $168

Glossier Hydrating Serum $65

Osea Hyaluronic Sea Serum $88

Tata Harper Rejuvenating Serum $110

SkinMedica HA5 Rejuvenating Hydrator $178

Earth Science Maximum Hydration Hyaluronic Acid Serum $25

Dr. Roebucks True Blue Hydrating Serum $60

Pai Back to Life Hydration Serum $78

And for your body, this is the hydrating shower hack you should get on board with now. To brighten things up, these are 7 dermatologist-approved vitamin C serums.