The 8 Best Anti-Redness Serums in 2019

Here’s one for oily or acne-prone skin, whatever your age. This water-based serum from The Ordinary clears congestion, getting rid of unsightly bumps and reducing opportunities for the skin to flare up. Your unruly skin will thank you further: this anti-redness treatment also preps the skin and boosts its ability to absorb other treatment products in your beauty regimen.

Skin that's experiencing redness can be dry or oily, so this La Roche-Posay serum works to balance skin's hydration levels, whatever your skin type, without tipping it over into oiliness. In fact, this product is lightweight and totally oil-free. The other unique twist to this treatment is that it contains light reflectors. So, while it's hard at work reversing the damage to your skin, and strengthening it to prevent relapses, Anti-Redness Intensive Care is using optics to take some of the redness out of the skin instantly. Now, that's smart skin science!

It’s hard to pin down just which of the 21 botanicals, vitamins, and herbs in this formula works the most magic against redness and inflammation, but bioactive Sea Buckthorn Berry Oil certainly stands out. This superfood contains a broad spectrum of vitamins and minerals that help prevent skin from going into overdrive when it’s exposed to sun, pollution, and other stressors. Use Aspect Red-Less 21 twice daily as a treatment or maintenance oil, or reach for it when you experience flare-ups. Simply warm the product between your fingers before application.

When you’re suffering from a flare-up caused by sensitive skin, you likely want a magic product you can use to wave away redness. This ‘red alert’ serum from Medik8 helps to bring down redness instantly by relieving skin irritation. The anti-inflammatory effects of Calmwise Serum Anti-Redness Elixir also make it suitable for reducing the redness associated with a breakout. Yup, it can be used on acne-prone skin, because it won't cause pores to clog.

This serum is out of the ordinary because it's not based on the oil, water, or alcohol as many traditional skincare products are. Instead, the Ordinary Pycnogenol is made up of humectants. These are natural molecules—in this case, sourced from Bark Extract—that boost the skin's ability to attract and hold moisture. High doses of antioxidants support the skin, so it doesn't react to physical or environmental stressors. Thus, you can prevent the surface of your skin from becoming vulnerable to flare-ups that lead to redness.

The tightness, heat, and itchiness that come with inflamed skin can be really uncomfortable. Try Sensibio AR Daily Soothing & Anti-Redness Care for I-need-it-right-now relief, but also to deal with the underlying issues that lead to chronic redness. Rosactiv, for example, works on the fine vessels beneath the surface of the skin when they over dilate and cause that scarlet flush. With regular, long-term use of this anti-redness serum, you'll be able to get the underlying issues causing the redness under control.

The plant-based ingredients in this highly concentrated treatment serum work on the deep levels of the skin to reduce inflammation and calm tissues. We’re talking supercalming extracts from the likes of Chamomile, Ginger Root, and Oats. UltraCalming Serum Concentrate also hydrates and nourishes the skin barrier, which gives it a fighting chance against external irritants that lead to red flare-ups and chronic dryness.

Small vessels under the skin dilate when you experience a flare-up. Neuropeptides and antioxidants work together to return blood vessels to their natural state, so you don't experience that telltale redness and heat. SkinCeuticals Redness Neutralizer reduces redness and flushing by up to 30% instantly. Use this anti-redness treatment along with other medications prescribed for rosacea if you suffer from this chronic condition.