The Glow-Getters: 3 Serums That Punch Above Their Price Tag from Nivea, Evio Beauty and Marcelle!

Despite what every glossy ad featuring a 17-year-old model would have you believe, you don’t need to auction off a kidney to afford a serum that actually works. Yes, my friends, you can absolutely snag a hardworking skin-saver for under $40. Don’t believe me? Behold these three wallet-friendly heavyweights that will have your skin glowing without your credit card catching on fire:

 

Nivea Q10 Dual Action Serum - 30ml - $36.99 - Wrinkles? Meet your match. This little overachiever comes loaded with Pure Q10 and something called Glycostop (which sounds like it should also prevent late-night snacking, but alas, only works on wrinkles). In fact, in just two weeks, 96% of women swore their complexions looked better! It glides on like a dream, plays nice under makeup and basically does everything but your taxes.  

 

Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada. 

Evio Beauty Revitalizing Oil Serum - 30ml - $38 - Think of this one as your skin’s green juice - but the kind that actually tastes good. Packed with omegas, vitamins and more plant-based goodness than your favourite smoothie bar, it hydrates, calms, and keeps the bad stuff out while locking the good stuff in. Bonus: it’s non-sticky, vegan, cruelty-free, and each purchase supports domestic violence survivors. Honestly, if this serum were a person, it would be the one who rescues puppies on weekends and remembers to water their plants. 

 

Available at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada and online at beauty.shoppersdrugmart.ca and eviobeauty.com.

Marcelle 2% Hyaluronic Acid + Probiotic Serum - 30ml - $36.99 - Dry, dull skin? This silky potion says: not on my watch! With hyaluronic acid for plumping, probiotics for calming and niacinamide for “I actually look like I slept eight hours,” it’s basically a spa day in a bottle. Works on all skin types, even sensitive ones, and is fragrance-free so your face won’t smell unappetizing. Hydrated, radiant, soft-as-baby-skin vibes incoming!

 

Available at drugstores across Canada and online at marcelle.com. 

 

Moral of the story: amazing serums under $40 aren’t a myth - they’re just hiding in plain sight. Your skin (and your bank account) can thank me later!

 

- Lisamarie -