Collection: Face Serums for QUIZ

Face Serum Price in Pakistan — Garnier, L'Oreal, Cosrx, Beauty of Joseon, Anua

One-hundred-and-eighty-nine face serums at Highfy.pk — Rs. 225 for a Swansi hyaluronic acid serum up to Rs. 7,879 for Some By Mi. The active ingredient is what you're buying — vitamin C, azelaic acid, hyaluronic acid, retinol — not the brand name. And the concentration matters more than the price. A Rs. 1,649 L'Oreal serum that lists 10% glycolic acid is more useful than a Rs. 5,000 serum that doesn't publish its active percentages. None of the Korean brands here stock consistently at Naheed; Highfy.pk is the more reliable source. HIYOU at checkout for free delivery on your first order.

Budget Serums — Under Rs. 2,000

Garnier Vitamin C Serum — Rs. 1,099 for 15ml

Garnier is available at Imtiaz and Naheed in Karachi — Highfy.pk stocks both the 15ml (Rs. 1,099) and 30ml (Rs. 1,999) sizes. Vitamin C serum at Rs. 1,099 is the most accessible brightening entry point for Pakistani buyers. The form of vitamin C isn't listed on the Garnier listing — going by the price and the orange-red packaging, it's likely a stabilised form (ascorbyl glucoside), not pure L-ascorbic acid. Milder oxidation risk, milder results. For visible brightening over 6 to 8 weeks: it'll work. Don't expect the Rs. 1,099 formula to perform like a 20% pure ascorbic acid serum at Rs. 2,600.

L'Oreal Glycolic Bright — Rs. 1,649

L'Oreal publishes this as a glycolic acid-based brightening serum — glycolic acid is a humectant and chemical exfoliant both. At a drugstore price point, the glycolic concentration is probably 2% to 5%, not the 10% to 20% range used in clinical chemical peels. But that's the right range for a daily serum anyway — higher concentrations cause irritation in daily use, especially in Karachi's humid air where the skin barrier is already stressed. Apply at night, not morning — glycolic acid increases photosensitivity and you'll counteract the brightening if you skip SPF.

Mid-Range Serums — Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 4,500

Neophar Ascorbiderm 20% Vitamin C — Rs. 2,600

Pakistani brand, and this is their professional vitamin C serum. 20% — that's the clinical range, not a feel-good percentage. L-ascorbic acid at 20% will oxidize fast if the packaging isn't airtight, and it can irritate at first use on sensitive or reactive skin. Start with alternate days. But at Rs. 2,600 for a Pakistani brand publishing the active concentration: quite decent for the price, and you know exactly what you're putting on your face — which can't be said for several imported serums twice the price.

Axis-Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum 50ml — Rs. 2,799 (was Rs. 4,549)

Korean brand, Rs. 1,750 off the original. 50ml for Rs. 2,799 works out to Rs. 55.98/ml — the best value Korean face serum on this page by per-ml calculation. Vita C complex plus squalane plus niacinamide: brightening, barrier support, hydration in one formula. The 5ml mini trial is available at Rs. 699 (was Rs. 1,499) if you want to test before committing to 50ml. That's the smarter buy if you haven't used Axis-Y before — Korean serums react differently on different skin types, and a 5ml test is worth the Rs. 699 investment.

Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum — Rs. 4,309 (was Rs. 5,999)

Rice extract and alpha-arbutin — brightening without harsh exfoliation. 30ml at Rs. 4,309, down Rs. 1,690 from original. Alpha-arbutin is a precursor to hydroquinone — it inhibits tyrosinase, the enzyme that drives melanin production, giving gradual brightening without the irritation that direct hydroquinone products can cause. Goes on watery-light. You'd layer it before a moisturiser, not after. Honest estimate: 4 to 6 weeks of twice-daily use before visible brightening around hyperpigmentation areas. Don't buy this expecting results in 7 to 10 days.

Premium Serums — Cosrx, Some By Mi, Anua

Cosrx HA 3 Serum — Rs. 5,119 (was Rs. 7,799)

Rs. 2,680 off the original — the biggest price reduction on this page by absolute number. Three types of hyaluronic acid in one formula: sodium hyaluronate, hydrolysed HA, and sodium HA crosspolymer. Each works at a different molecular weight — the smaller the molecule, the deeper it penetrates into the dermal layers. The three-layer approach isn't just marketing language here; going by the molecular biology, it genuinely delivers hydration at different skin depths. 20ml at Rs. 5,119 is Rs. 255.95/ml — expensive per ml, but a 20ml serum at twice-daily 3-drop applications runs about 4 months.

Some By Mi and Anua — Rs. 6,499 to Rs. 6,829

Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum 50ml at Rs. 6,499 (was Rs. 8,599). Snail mucin plus centella asiatica — barrier repair and calming in one formula. 50ml is a good size for a daily serum; you won't run through it in 6 weeks the way you would a 20ml. But Anua Azelaic Acid 10% Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum at Rs. 6,829 (was Rs. 8,999) is the more interesting buy for anyone with redness or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation from acne. Azelaic acid at 10% is clinically documented for reducing PIH and rosacea-related redness. It's not a brightening serum — it's a calming and redness-correcting one, different goal entirely.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the price of face serum in Pakistan?

A: Rs. 1,099 for Garnier Vitamin C 15ml, Rs. 1,649 for L'Oreal Glycolic Bright, Rs. 2,600 for Neophar Ascorbiderm 20% Vitamin C, Rs. 2,799 for Axis-Y Dark Spot Glow Serum 50ml (was Rs. 4,549), Rs. 4,309 for Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum 30ml (was Rs. 5,999), Rs. 5,119 for Cosrx HA 3 Serum 20ml (was Rs. 7,799), Rs. 6,499 for Some By Mi Snail Repair 50ml (was Rs. 8,599), Rs. 6,829 for Anua Azelaic Acid 10% 30ml (was Rs. 8,999). All at Highfy.pk.

Q: Which serum is best for brightening in Pakistan?

A: For budget brightening: Garnier Vitamin C 15ml at Rs. 1,099 or Axis-Y Dark Spot Glow Serum at Rs. 2,799 (50ml). For pigmentation specifically: Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum with alpha-arbutin at Rs. 4,309. For post-acne redness alongside pigmentation: Anua Azelaic Acid 10% at Rs. 6,829. Vitamin C serums address all three broadly but work slowest; arbutin and azelaic acid are more targeted for specific pigmentation and redness concerns. You'd need 5 to 7 weeks of consistent use before judging any of these fairly.

Q: How do I apply face serum correctly?

A: After cleanser, after toner or essence, before moisturiser. 2 to 4 drops on fingertips — press into skin, don't rub. Let it absorb for 60 seconds before the next step. Vitamin C serums: apply in the morning, top with SPF. Retinol and glycolic acid serums: use at night, skip the morning application. Don't layer azelaic acid and high-concentration vitamin C in the same routine — both work at a low pH and can irritate together. Use azelaic acid at night, vitamin C in the morning if you want both.