5 Anti-Aging Serums Under $30 on Amazon

I, like many folks, acknowledge that while it is very easy to drop some serious coinage at Sephora, I generally can’t afford to spend the equivalent of a quarter of my month’s rent on anti-aging serums.

It’s usually my essential need to supply a roof over my head that overcomes my want to ward off fine lines (What about this retinol avocado eye mask – isn’t that a desperate need, too? *Grumbles about VIB Status*).

While Sephora does stock certain brands that offer affordable anti-aging options (i.e. The Ordinary, The Inkey List, as well as a few Tarte products), I’ll often spend equal time browsing Sephora online as I do searching for the “best drugstore serum” or “best drugstore eye cream” online.

However, as someone who reads reviews religiously, I am often left feeling like I’m taking a chance on a drugstore product if I’m unable to locate a review to thoroughly sift through first.

Enter Amazon: A beloved source of peel and stick wall paper, stocking stuffers, random gadgets and now skincare products.

With the added bonus of Amazon Prime and an abundance of reviews, it becomes a no-brainer for discovering highly rated, AFFORDABLE anti-aging serums. Many products also check off such boxes as being vegan and cruelty-free, too.

If you’re a guy, gal or non-binary pal looking to ease the strain on your wallet, while still gaining the benefits from ingredient-rich skincare products, then keep on reading for 5 Anti-Aging Serums Under $30 on Amazon.

It’s generally a good idea to perform a patch test with products you haven’t used before prior to slathering them on your face and body. Do I conduct patch tests, enough? No, but learn from my mistakes and conduct them on yourself. That sound so motherly, but I’m serious. Just do it (don’t come for me Nike).

Note: *This post is not sponsored by any of the below brands or Amazon itself*

Eva Collagen Stimulating Peptide Complex Serum

Cruelty-free skincare with a reasonable price point of $15.00 (and over 7500 reviews to boot), Eva Naturals provides skincare junkies with this powerful anti-aging serum loaded with peptides, meant to encourage collagen turnover.

Collagen is the protein (the most abundant protein in our body, in fact) primarily responsible for giving our skin its youthful and plump appearance. As we age, the collagen within our body starts to break down and our skin produces less collagen, leading to visible signs of aging such as sagging skin and wrinkles.

Sourcing products which contain ingredients that encourage collagen production, such as peptides, is especially important as we age to keep skin looking healthy and vibrant.

Lovetica Rejuvenating Multi Vitamin Serum

Claiming to infuse the skin “with powerful vitamins in order to accelerate collagen production and reduce wrinkles”, my skin has recently been loving this multivitamin serum from Canadian brand Lovetica. I have noticed it leaves my skin with a glowy finish on its own, or prepped and ready for my night-time moisturizer or SPF, depending on the time of day. A reduction in fine lines and wrinkles is yet to be seen, but with my daily application of twice per day, I feel confident results will appear with prolonged usage.

Coming in at just $20.00 for 40 mL, you can count on Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin C and Niacinamide, a chemical form of Vitamin B3 that helps skin to lock in moisture, amongst the heavy-hitters on this serum’s ingredient list.

Concerns have been previously raised regarding the safety of mixing Vitamin C and Niacinamide together, primarily because Niacinamide may convert back to Niacin, the pure form of Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide is one of two chemical forms of Niacin) and cause a flushing effect (redness and irritation).

Despite concerns, the concentration of Niacinamide and the heat required to produce such a reaction, is not standard to typical skincare. However, it may still be something to take caution with if you are someone with sensitive skin.

Sdara Vitamin C Serum + Hyaluronic Acid

A cruelty-free brand, Sdara’s motto encourages its customers to age gracefully, live vibrantly. The second and third ingredients in Sdara’s serum are Aloe and Vitamin C, so skincare lovers can expect nourishing yet combative ingredients to fight signs of aging and save face from sun damage. Of course, Aloe is known for treating burns but it also delivers a healthy dose of antioxidants to the skin, assists with the treatment of acne, and provides additional moisture.

Remember to layer an SPF on after applying this serum, as the efficiency of Vitamin C is reduced with sun exposure. Hopefully you’re applying SPF regardless, but in this instance, it’s even more important to do so!

Some reviews have noted that the pump of this serum tends to go a bit haywire, so be cautious of that when purchasing and applying to the skin.

Yeouth Pure Hyaluronic Acid

A smooth $25.00 for 30 mL, Yeouth’s Pure Hyaluronic Acid contains just two ingredients: Hyaluronic Acid and Phenoxyethol. A vegan, organic and cruelty-free option with over 6000 reviews, this serum has many reasons to boast aside from its frugal price point.  

Despite its positives, it should be mentioned the second ingredient, Phenoxyethol, has conflicting accounts as to its safety. Primarily used as a preservative or solvent, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration currently allows the preservative in cosmetics, however it has been known to cause side effects of skin irritation. While it may be okay for some to use, if you are someone with sensitive skin, your best bet may be to try one of the other serums on this list (or patch test your lil’ heart out).

Beauty by Earth Anti-Aging Facial Serum

The last product on our list provides skincare lovers with the benefits of clean beauty and natural ingredients with this $23 anti-aging serum. Ingredients include jojoba oil, which has been found to assist in effectively treating acne.

Jojoba oil closely resembles human sebum, which is often overproduced in those who suffer from acne. By applying a product resembling sebum, such as jojoba oil, this sends a message to your skin that it does not need to produce excess sebum, which in turn leads to less acne. Another prominent ingredient is apricot kernel oil, a carrier oil chock full of fatty acids and vitamin E, that helps bring relief to dry skin.

Some reviews of this product tout it more as an oil as opposed to a serum, so this may be a better option if you’re looking for a product with a heavier consistency. Not to mention, the roller-ball top makes for a more unique application, as opposed to more traditional means of dispensers, such as eye dropper applications.

What are some of your favorite, affordable skincare products from Amazon?