The Best Antioxidant Serums You Can Buy for Under $30

Antioxidants are essential for protecting skin from environmental damage, brightening dullness and supporting overall skin health. But you don’t need to spend a fortune to get results. These antioxidant-packed serums deliver glow, clarity and protection without breaking the bank.

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Naturium Vitamin C Super Serum Plus ($26)

This powerhouse antioxidant serum is brimming with skin-improving actives—vitamin C, retinol, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and salicylic acid—to keep skin protected, clear and calm.

• BUY ON ULTA – $26
• BUY ON TARGET – $26

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BYOMA Brightening Serum ($17)

Boosted with soothing niacinamide, hydrating hyaluronic acid and barrier-supporting ceramides, this tone-evening serum offers up serious antioxidant benefits without the steep price tag.

• BUY ON ULTA – $17
• BUY ON TARGET – $17

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Prequel Lucent-C Vitamin C Serum ($23)

Not your average vitamin C serum, this one’s formulated with a potent blend of L-ascorbic acid, ferulic acid, ergothioneine, niacinamide and inulin to brighten, soothe and strengthen. 

• BUY NOW – $23

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The Ordinary Multi-Antioxidant Radiance Serum ($14)

Vitamin C and ginseng team up in this daily serum to help fight signs of aging, sun damage, and dullness—at a price that’s hard to beat.

• BUY ON SEPHORA – $12
• BUY ON ULTA – $12

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Good Molecules Vitamin C Serum With Oryzanol ($14)

Packed with two potent forms of vitamin C, kojic acid ester and oryzanol, this skin-shielding serum keeps skin protected and glowing.

• BUY ON TARGET – $14
• BUY ON AMAZON – $14

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Versed Weekend Glow Brightening Serum ($19)

A radiance-boosting blend of vitamin C, licorice root and niacinamide helps fade discoloration and calm inflammation while supporting skin’s natural defenses.

• BUY ON ULTA – $19
• BUY ON TARGET – $19

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Topicals Faded Brightening + Clearing Serum (Unscented) ($28)

With tranexamic acid, azelaic acid, and niacinamide, this gentle-yet-effective serum targets dark spots and uneven tone without irritating sensitive skin.

• BUY NOW – $28

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Bubble Skincare Day Dream Serum ($17)

Vitamin C and niacinamide make a dream team in this lightweight serum that brightens, soothes and reinforces your skin barrier.

• BUY NOW – $17