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Can This Indie Beauty Serum Outperform The Holy Grail Of All Serums?
*spoiler: the answer is an outstanding YES according to some cold hard science and the product that won this product comparison!

Leading experts agree that skin damage from aging can benefit from natural ingredients. We took the TOP 3 Performing Serums and put them head to head so you wouldn't have too. We couldn't believe the outcome..

Aging is nothing new, but dealing with it - naturally has become something companies around the world are trying to achieve. To imagine getting your face back to "how it should be," all because you put a couple drops of serum on your face with some natural ingredients sounds far fetched.  So how much truth is there to these claims?

Well a couple reputable companies have spent the time and money developing products that have gained a lot of traction in this area. The ones we chose to focus on have specifically designed products for a crucial element -- the night skincare routine we all love. We decided to put these products to the test so you don't have to.

We compared the top 3 serums formulated for regenerating skin to it's youth.  After comparing these products in-depth for 6 weeks - we have listed the pros, the cons, and where we found the best price online. 

1st Place. Ultra Night Serum

By: Dirty Lamb

PROS

  • Price
  • ​Natural Vitamin C
  • Strongest Formula
  • Fast-Absorbing
  • Smoothest Formula
  • ​Made Fresh To Order
  • ​Best Smell
  • ​Cruelty-Free & Vegan
  • ​Great Customer Support
  • ​Verified Results

CONS

  • Sold Out Often
  • Not in Retail Stores
  • ​Not Sold in Larger Size (company says they're coming soon)

The Bottom Line

Ultra Night Serum was the "original" natural face serum to effectively regenerate skin and it ranks number one on our list for several reasons. The most notable of which is it simply over delivered in every area imaginable when compared to the other two products in this comparison. 

The formula of Dirty Lamb Ultra Night Serum is the real key. Not just because of its 100% natural ingredients, but because of its "proprietary method" for blending the ingredients in a way that allows for it to absorb much faster than most and is also able to get a more concentrated dose in a smaller amount of serum. The end result is - you only need to apply less than ONE dropper instead of an abnormally large dose (La Mer) to get the proper dose of ingredients you want... and it actually works. If you are looking to brighten, minimize fine lines/wrinkles, and actually retain moisture overtime you hit the jackpot.

Our beauty editor Valerie, gave Ultra Night Serum a full go while working at home during the pandemic and was amazed at what she was noticing (and more specifically not noticing) in only one week! Valerie has never been big on products with a lot of hype around them, so that makes her words on Ultra Night Serum that much more impressive "...I have to admit, I never thought in a million years that some natural ingredients or product not recommended by my dermatologist would do a thing for my dull sagging face - I thought this was something I would have to live with for the rest of my life." Although Valerie doesn't write for our skincare section, we plan on posting her story here as soon as we can.

Now, back to the formula or should I say liquid gold...The very first ingredient "Wheat Germ Oil" acts as a rich source vitamin E, which is a proven powerhouse for scars, acne, dry skin, & collagen production. The crazy part is they refine their wheat germ in their studio which means it is 100% gluten-free. Does a natural serum like this contain Vitamin C - YES! Dirty Lamb uses natural oils like orange oil to give you a big punch of Vitamin C you are looking for. At first, we were skeptical with the low amount you need to use compared to the other products, but the results eventually spoke for themselves. When you combine these results with the fact that Ultra Night Serum is much less expensive... it made this comparison an easy one. We also have a coupon link to the manufacturers direct website for a discounted bottle, but we can't guarantee that it's still working (please do not email us if the link is dead, we have no control over the promotion).

Before & After (3 week result)

"I just recently began exploring more skin care products after using the same routine for many years and I was very apprehensive. The Ultra Night Serum has AMAZED me!!! I’ve been using it for a few weeks and I’ve noticed a drastic difference in the appearance of scars, wrinkles, and the length and intensity of breakouts. It smells wonderful and now I can’t wait for my nightly skin care routine!"
-Kory Agan

Before & After (3 week result)

"I just recently began exploring more skin care products after using the same routine for many years and I was very apprehensive. The Ultra Night Serum has AMAZED me!!! I’ve been using it for a few weeks and I’ve noticed a drastic difference in the appearance of scars and the length and intensity of breakouts. It smells wonderful and now I can’t wait for my nightly skin care routine!"
-Kory Agan
*Results are based on our system and do not necessarily reflect typical results from the use of these products. Please visit product websites for more information.

* This Promotional link was active as of {{MMM}} {{D}}, {{YYYY}} We can't guarantee it's still working. If for any reason it isn't please do not email us as we have no control over the Company's promotions.

2nd Place. Double Serum

By: Clarins Paris

                                      $399.99

                                             $90.00

PROS

  •  Retail Accessible
  • Good Packaging
  • ​Solid Customer Support

CONS

  • Very Expensive
  • ​Not Cruelty-Free / Vegan
  • Non Effective
  • ​​Fragrance Added
  • ​Water As First Ingredient

The Bottom Line

La Mer "The Regenerating Serum" claims to basically do the same thing Dirty Lamb Ultra Night Serum can do. La Mer's Serum key ingredients sound promising however it isn't explained what's in their 'Miracle Broth'. Which made us wonder how do we know if 'Miracle Broth' can actually perform? 'Miracle Broth' can house many different ingredients that may not be so great for your skin. Not only that but there is fragrance added into the serum which is troublesome for acne and sensitive prone skin.

La Mer's Serum biggest downfalls for us were the larger amount of serum you needed (that actually give you less of the antioxidants you want), the higher price tag, and the fact that it actually made acne worse. When the product is almost 6 times the price of Dirty Lamb... it definitely shouldn't worsen my complexion. 

The team behind the product seems to have spent more time on the marketing material - impressive sales video and web pages - than the formulation and effectiveness of the actual product.

In addition to the much higher price tag, it also takes a larger amount of the serum deliver a weaker punch as our number one pick. We believe if the team behind this product starts spending time on the formula, it could be a much better product in the future. The pump dispenser is a great convenience - we hope to see them practice this attention to detail with the formula aspect of the product.

*Results are based on our system and do not necessarily reflect typical results from the use of these products. Please visit product websites for more information.

3rd Place. Obagi Professional-C Serum

By: Obagi Medical

                                                     $136.99

                                        $90.00

PROS

  •  All-In-One Product
  • ​ Loyalty Program

CONS

  • Poor Formula
  • Bad Smell
  • Expensive
  • ​Poor Packaging
  • ​Watered-Down
  • ​Not Cruelty-Free / Vegan

The Bottom Line

Obagi Professional-C Serum comes in at number 3 for a few reasons. This serum is good for someone to keep their regimen simple, and wants to have a company that is great with loyalty points when repurchasing. Looking at the product itself you would think a high concentration of l-ascorbic acid a powerful form of vitamin C would give results but it just didn't live up to the expectations. After further review we realized a few major things we really disliked.

First and foremost the ingredients aren't in the same league as the other two products. The formula makes it feel like like you just rubbed water on your face. The color seems to change from it sitting on the shelf to long as it is not made fresh to order. An old product means ineffective ingredients. The name "Professional-C Serum" is used as a marketing-angle to make it seem like this product will really work. 

Bottom line: The inconsistencies here make it hard to trust the brand and the integrity of their products. Obagi Professional-C Serum is something to try if the other two products aren't available and you are looking to wait longer for your results.  

*Results are based on our system and do not necessarily reflect typical results from the use of these products. Please visit product websites for more information.