The Top-Rated Anti-Aging Serums on Amazon, All Under $40

Good skincare doesn't need to cost an arm and a leg.


While knowledge about the importance of skincare increases, so does the amount of products on the market. From cleansers to toners to moisturizers, it can be hard to make sense of it all.

One product that’s gained popularity recently is serum. The ingredients in skin serums are highly concentrated and tend to be lighter than moisturizers, allowing you to easily layer them in your routine along with a moisturizer or facial oil.

There are serums for all types of skin issues, but we found that one of the most popular reasons people buy serums are for anti-aging purposes. But serums aren’t always cheap and trying to figure out which brands to buy can be challenge. So we did the work for you.

This list features 10 anti-aging serums that have been highly rated on Amazon. They’re also all under $40, a pretty low price point in the world of skincare.

1. QQcute 30% Vitamin C Serum, $16.99

Vitamin C helps to moisturize and tighten the skin, while also aiding with collagen and elastin production. As a bonus, this serum is extracted from plants and completely organic.

2. Anti Aging Hyaluronic Acid and Retinol Serum, $12.99

Hyaluronic acid is produced naturally by our cells, although levels can dip as we age, and is important for moisturized, healthy looking skin. Retinol helps acne-prone skin as well, in addition to healing and protecting aging skin.

3. Meebak Cica Face Serum, $12.27

Centella asiatica, one of the main ingredients in this serum, is an herb that’s recommended for various skin conditions and helps soothe irritated or sensitive skin by strengthening the skin barrier.

4. Peptide Serum Complex, $13.59

This serum contains peptides, which are anti-aging proteins that alert the skin to produce more collagen. It is also made in the USA, cruelty free, and produced in an FDA-approved facility.

5. Fatima’s Garden Argan Oil for Face and Skin, 34.99

Argan oil, extracted from kernels of Argan nuts, contains Vitamin E and antioxidant fatty acids like Omega 3 and 9. It helps reduce fine lines, eczema, scars, and rashes.

6. Retinol Serum, $11.99

With this serum, retinol helps to decrease collagen breakdown from sun exposure and it also helps increase the production of collagen to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Be sure to use the retinol only at night and on clean, dry skin.

7. Shibui Anti Aging Face Oil, $35.00

This blended facial serum contains ingredients such as marula, kukui nut, cold-pressed apricot kernel, jojoba, argan, rosehip seed, and more. It helps to increase elasticity and firmness of the skin.

8. Blue Tansy Face Oil, $21.99

Blue tansy, a flower native to Morocco, has been shown to help balance hormones, to reduce redness, and soothe dry, irritated skin. This serum can be used on all skin types.

9. Sibu Luxe Oil, $33.00

This serum is also another blend of oils, but contains frankincense oil which is an astringent and provides a natural cleansing action. According to reviews, this product makes your skin silky soft.

10. Double Stem Cell Silver Serum, $37.90 

This unique blend of Malus Domestica (a Swiss apple) and orange stem cell extract provides a variety of antioxidants to reduce the effects of free radicals on the skin.