Authentic Face Serum in Bangladesh

Serums are where most targeted skincare happens: they carry a higher concentration of active ingredients than a moisturizer or toner, aimed at specific concerns like dark spots, breakouts, fine lines, dehydration, or dullness. With Korean and international brands covering everything from vitamin C to retinol to azelaic acid, figuring out the right face serum price in Bangladesh for your skin concern and experience level isn’t always simple.

Face serum price in Bangladesh ranges from around ৳170 to ৳4,300+. Budget-friendly options include mini and starter sizes, while larger or premium formulas from brands such as The Ordinary, Anua, CeraVe, and La Roche-Posay can cost considerably more. For example, the collection includes Axis-Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum 5ml at ৳170, The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 30ml at ৳1,200, Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum 30ml at ৳1,450, and CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum 30ml at ৳2,800.

Face Serum Price in Bangladesh at a Glance

Note: Prices can change based on the product size, variant, discounts, and stock availability. Check the individual product page for the latest price before ordering.

Face Serum Price in Bangladesh

Face serum prices in Bangladesh typically range from around ৳170 to ৳4,300+. From affordable everyday serums to premium Korean and global formulas, there are options across different budgets and skincare concerns. 

For example, Makeup Chari’s collection includes:

• Axis-Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum 5ml: ৳170
• Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Asiatica Ampoule 30ml: ৳680
• Cos De Baha Arbutin Niacinamide Serum 30ml: ৳920
• Anua Azelaic Acid 10% Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum 10ml (mini): ৳950
• The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 30ml: ৳1,200
• Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum: Rice + Arbutin 30ml: ৳1,450
• Purito Seoul Azelaic Acid 10% Kojic Azulene Serum 30ml: ৳1,800
• Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Dark Spot Correcting Serum 30ml: ৳2,100
• Anua 7 Rice Ceramide Hydrating Barrier Serum 50ml: ৳2,300
• CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum 30ml: ৳2,800

What Is a Face Serum?

A face serum is a lightweight, fast-absorbing skincare product formulated with a higher concentration of active ingredients than a moisturizer, aimed at targeting a specific skin concern rather than providing general hydration alone. Serums are typically applied after cleansing and toning, before moisturizer.

Common active ingredients found in the Makeup Chari serum collection include:

• Niacinamide (oil control, pore appearance, brightening)
• Vitamin C (brightening, antioxidant support)
• Retinol and retinal (anti-aging, texture renewal)
• Azelaic acid (redness, dark spots, breakouts)
• Salicylic acid and other BHA/AHA acids (exfoliation, congested pores)
• Hyaluronic acid (hydration)
• Centella asiatica / cica (soothing, barrier support)
• Peptides (firming, elasticity support)

Serum vs Essence vs Ampoule: Are They the Same?

Not exactly, though the terms overlap heavily in Korean skincare and are sometimes used loosely by brands.

Serum generally refers to a concentrated, targeted treatment product, often with one or two hero ingredients at a specific percentage.

Essence is typically lighter and more watery than a serum, historically positioned as a hydration-and-prep step that helps skin absorb what follows, though many modern “essence serums” blur this line.

Ampoule usually refers to an even more concentrated, often smaller-batch formula meant for shorter-term, intensive use rather than everyday long-term application, though in practice, many Korean brands sell ampoules as a daily-use product, including several in this catalog.

Because the naming isn’t standardized across brands, the ingredient list and percentage on the label are a more reliable guide than the product name alone. This is also why serum price in Bangladesh varies so widely even within the same size range: a 30ml niacinamide serum and a 30ml retinol ampoule can be priced very differently based on formulation cost.

How to Layer Serums Correctly

If you’re using more than one serum, application order matters for how well each one works.

General rule: apply from thinnest to thickest texture, watery essences and serums first, gel or cream-textured serums after, moisturizer last.

Don’t overload: using three or four active serums at once increases the chance of irritation without necessarily improving results. Most routines do well with one to two targeted serums at a time.

Ingredient conflicts to know:

• Retinol and AHA/BHA exfoliating acids used together (or the same night) can increase irritation, so many people alternate nights instead of layering both.
• Vitamin C and niacinamide can generally be used together despite older advice suggesting otherwise, but if your skin reacts, separating them into AM and PM is a simple fix.
• Azelaic acid and salicylic/glycolic acid together can be drying for some skin, so start with one and build up.

Patch test new actives (particularly retinol, AHA/BHA, vitamin C, and tranexamic acid) on a small area before applying to the full face, since reactions are more common with concentrated actives than with moisturizers.

Which Serums Are for Morning, and Which Are for Night?

Morning-friendly: vitamin C, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and centella/cica serums generally work well in the AM, layered under sunscreen. Vitamin C in particular pairs well with daytime use since it offers some antioxidant support against environmental exposure.

Night-friendly: retinol, retinal, and stronger exfoliating acid serums (AHA/BHA) are generally better suited to a PM routine, since some of these ingredients increase sun sensitivity or are simply more effective without daytime UV exposure competing with them.

Either time: azelaic acid, peptide serums, and most hydrating serums can typically be used AM or PM depending on your routine.

Best Serum for Different Skin Concerns

Best Serum for Dark Spots & Uneven Tone

Look for vitamin C, tranexamic acid (TXA), arbutin, or kojic acid in the ingredient list.

Options from the collection to explore include:

• Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Dark Spot Correcting Serum
• Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum: Rice + Arbutin
• Medicube Deep Vita C Capsule Serum
• The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%

Best Serum for Acne & Breakouts

Salicylic acid (BHA), azelaic acid, and niacinamide are commonly used for congested or acne-prone skin.

Options worth exploring include:

• The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution
• Cos De Baha Acne Clearing Serum AC
• Minimalist Salicylic Acid 2% Face Serum
• Anua Azelaic Acid 10% Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum

Best Serum for Fine Lines & Firmness

Retinol, retinal, peptides, and bakuchiol (a gentler retinol alternative) are the main categories to look for here.

The catalog includes Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Night Knight Retinol Serum, Cos De Baha Bakuchiol 2% + Retinol 0.15% Serum, and Numbuzin No.9 Secret Firming Serum.

Best Serum for Dehydrated Skin

Hyaluronic acid, PDRN, and ceramide-based serums add hydration without necessarily treating a specific concern.

Options include The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5, Anua PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Capsule 100 Serum, and Cos De Baha Hyaluronic Acid B5 Serum.

Best Serum for Redness & Sensitive Skin

Centella (cica), azelaic acid, and panthenol-based serums are generally gentler starting points for reactive skin.

The collection includes Purito Wonder Releaf Centella Unscented Serum, Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Asiatica Ampoule, and Carenel Anti Melasma Cica Intensive Serum.

Best Serum for Enlarged Pores

Niacinamide, zinc, and salicylic acid are the ingredients most associated with the appearance of pores.

You can explore Cos De Baha Niacinamide 10% + Zinc PCA 1% Serum, Tiam Pore Minimizing 21 Serum, and Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Fresh Ampoule.

Serum Brands Available in Bangladesh

Budget & Everyday Serums (৳170 to ৳1,000)

Perfect for anyone wanting to try a targeted active without a big upfront cost.

• Axis-Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum 5ml: ৳170, a mini-size starter for trying dark-spot care.
• Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Asiatica Ampoule 30ml: ৳680, a soothing everyday centella ampoule.
• Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Fresh Ampoule 30ml: ৳780, aimed at pore appearance and oil balance.
• Cos De Baha Arbutin Niacinamide Serum 30ml: ৳920, an affordable brightening combination.
• APLB Glutathione Niacinamide Ampoule Serum 40ml: ৳950, a larger-fill brightening ampoule.

Mid-Range & Popular Brand Serums (৳1,000 to ৳1,800)

The sweet spot between price and performance, especially for Korean formulas with named active percentages.

• The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 30ml: ৳1,200, one of the most recognized niacinamide formulas globally.
• Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum: Rice + Arbutin 30ml: ৳1,450, a gentle, glow-focused brightening serum.
• Minimalist Salicylic Acid 2% Face Serum 30ml: ৳1,200, a straightforward BHA exfoliant for congested skin.
• Celimax The Vita A Retinal Shot Tightening Booster 15ml: ৳1,560, a retinal-based firming treatment.
• Purito Seoul Azelaic Acid 10% Kojic Azulene Serum 30ml: ৳1,800, a multi-active redness and tone-correcting serum.

Premium & High-End Import Serums (৳1,800 to ৳4,300+)

For those investing in dermatologist-backed formulas or higher-concentration actives.

• Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Dark Spot Correcting Serum 30ml: ৳2,100, a widely recommended pigmentation-focused serum.
• Anua 7 Rice Ceramide Hydrating Barrier Serum 50ml: ৳2,300, a barrier-support serum for compromised or sensitive skin.
• COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum 150ml: ৳2,100, a large-format peptide serum for firmness.
• CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum 30ml: ৳2,800, a dermatologist-positioned retinol for texture renewal.
• La Roche-Posay Retinol B3 Pure Retinol Serum 30ml: ৳4,300, a clinically-positioned high-end retinol formula.

Popular Serum Brands at Makeup Chari

Skin1004 Serums & Ampoules

Skin1004‘s Madagascar Centella line has one of the widest ranges in the catalog, spanning soothing ampoules, pore-focused formulas, and boosting-shot actives like retinol and niacinamide. The collection includes Centella Asiatica Ampoule 30ml at ৳680, Poremizing Fresh Ampoule 30ml at ৳780, and Tone Brightening Capsule Ampoule 30ml at ৳800.

Skin1004 serum/ampoule price range: approximately ৳680–৳2,450 across sizes.

Cos De Baha Serums

Cos De Baha covers one of the broadest single-active ranges in the catalog: niacinamide, azelaic acid, retinol, vitamin C, salicylic acid, and hyaluronic acid are each sold as standalone, clearly labeled formulas.

Cos De Baha serum price range in this catalog: approximately ৳920–৳1,450, making it a straightforward option for building a routine around specific percentages.

Anua Serums

Anua‘s range leans toward dermatology-adjacent formulas for redness, pigmentation, and barrier repair. The catalog includes Azelaic Acid 10% Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum, Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Dark Spot Correcting Serum at ৳2,100, and 7 Rice Ceramide Hydrating Barrier Serum at ৳2,300.

Anua serum price range: approximately ৳950–৳2,550 for the listed products.

The Ordinary Serums

The Ordinary is known for single-ingredient, percentage-labeled formulas at accessible prices, and the catalog includes several of its most recognized products: Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%, Salicylic Acid 2% Solution, Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5, and Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%.

The Ordinary serum price range: approximately ৳1,200–৳2,250.

Beauty of Joseon Serums

Beauty of Joseon‘s serum line focuses on brightening and soothing formulas built around rice, ginseng, and arbutin. The collection includes Glow Deep Serum: Rice + Arbutin at ৳1,450, Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide at ৳1,350, and Revive Serum: Ginseng + Snail Mucin at ৳1,220.

Beauty of Joseon serum price range: approximately ৳1,220–৳1,450.

Medicube Serums

Medicube‘s serums sit toward the mid-to-premium end, often featuring PDRN, capsule-based delivery, or multi-active brightening blends. The catalog includes TXA Niacinamide 15% Serum at ৳1,700, PDRN Pink Peptide Serum at ৳2,100, and Deep Vita C Capsule Serum at ৳2,100.

Medicube serum price range: approximately ৳1,650–৳2,200 for the listed products.

La Roche-Posay Serums

La Roche-Posay‘s serums sit at the premium end of the catalog, each sold as a single, clinically-positioned active at 30ml. The range includes Retinol B3, 10% Pure Vitamin C, Hyalu B5, and Pure Niacinamide 10 Serum, each priced at ৳4,300.

La Roche-Posay serum price range: ৳4,300 across the listed products.

Why Buy Serums from Makeup Chari?

Choosing a serum is not only about finding the right active ingredient or serum price in Bangladesh. When buying skincare, you also want confidence that the product you receive is genuine, properly packaged, and correctly labeled for its concentration.

At Makeup Chari, you can shop serums and ampoules from popular local and international skincare brands in one place.

Authentic Skincare Products

When buying imported skincare, authenticity matters, especially with actives like retinol and vitamin C, where concentration and formulation quality directly affect results. Makeup Chari focuses on offering authentic skincare products, so you can shop popular serum brands with greater confidence.

Wide Range of Serums

Different concerns need different active ingredients. Makeup Chari’s serum collection includes brightening, exfoliating, hydrating, anti-aging, and soothing formulas across a wide range of concentrations.

You can find products from brands including The Ordinary, Anua, Skin1004, Beauty of Joseon, Cos De Baha, COSRX, Medicube, CeraVe, La Roche-Posay, and more.

Options for Different Budgets

You don’t need to spend thousands of taka to start using targeted actives. The collection includes budget-friendly mini and starter sizes as well as premium imported formulas, with listed prices currently ranging from around ৳170 to ৳4,300+.

Convenient Delivery Across Bangladesh

Instead of visiting multiple stores to compare active percentages and formulas, you can browse the collection online and order your preferred serum from Makeup Chari, delivered to your address anywhere in Bangladesh.

Quality-Focused Product Selection

Makeup Chari brings together serums from established and widely recognized brands, making it easier to compare active ingredients, percentages, and formulations according to your skin concern.

Easy to Compare Before You Buy

Not sure whether you need a niacinamide serum, a retinol serum, or a hydrating ampoule? The collection makes it easier to compare active ingredients, brands, sizes, and price points. You can also explore other skincare categories and build a complete routine instead of choosing a serum on its own.

How to Choose the Right Serum

Before buying a serum, consider these five things:

1. Your main concern: dark spots, breakouts, fine lines, dehydration, redness, or pores.
2. Active ingredient and percentage: match the concentration to your experience level, starting lower if you’re new to an active.
3. Time of use: whether the active is better suited to AM, PM, or either.
4. Compatibility: check what else is in your routine to avoid stacking conflicting actives.
5. Size and price: compare the amount of product, not just the sticker price.

A ৳900 mini serum is not necessarily better value than a ৳1,450 full-size serum with a larger fill. Similarly, a higher percentage of an active ingredient is not automatically better: for actives like retinol and AHA/BHA, starting lower and building tolerance generally works better than starting strong.

What Else Should You Use With a Serum?

A serum is only one part of a complete skincare routine. If you are building your routine from scratch, start with the basics:

• Cleanser or face wash to remove dirt, oil, and daily buildup
• Serum to target a specific concern
• Moisturizer to hydrate and support the skin barrier
• Sunscreen for daytime sun protection, especially important when using actives like retinol or exfoliating acids

You can then add products according to your skin concerns:

• Toner for hydration, soothing, or targeted care before your serum
• A second, complementary serum if your routine allows for layering
• Eye care for the under-eye area
• Face mask or sleeping mask for occasional additional care

Makeup Chari has dedicated categories for cleanser, moisturizer, toner, and sunscreen, so shoppers can build a complete routine instead of choosing a serum in isolation.

Shop More Skincare at Makeup Chari

Once you have chosen your serum, you can explore other parts of your routine:

• Face Wash & Cleanser: Find cleansers suited to different skin types and concerns.
• Moisturizer & Cream: Explore hydrating and barrier-repair moisturizers to seal in your serum.
• Sunscreen: Pair active serums with daily sun protection, especially with retinol or exfoliating acids.
• Korean Skincare: Browse Korean serums, ampoules, toners, and sunscreens.
• All Skin Care: Compare serums with moisturizers, toners, cleansers, and other skincare products.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the face serum price in Bangladesh?

The serum and ampoule products in the Makeup Chari catalog currently range from approximately ৳170 to ৳4,300. The final price depends on the brand, active ingredient, concentration, size, and availability.

What is the ampoule price in Bangladesh?

Ampoules in the catalog range from approximately ৳680 for smaller sizes to ৳2,450 for larger, more concentrated formulas.

Can I use two serums together?

Yes, but it’s generally best to keep it to one or two active serums at a time to avoid irritation. Apply from thinnest to thickest texture, and separate potentially conflicting actives like retinol and exfoliating acids into different sessions.

Should I use vitamin C or niacinamide first?

Both are generally safe to use together despite older advice suggesting otherwise. If you notice irritation, try using one in the morning and the other at night instead of layering them.

Can I use retinol every night?

Not necessarily when starting out. Many people begin with retinol two to three nights a week and build up gradually as their skin adjusts, always paired with daytime sunscreen.

Which serum is best for dark spots?

Vitamin C, tranexamic acid (TXA), and arbutin-based serums are commonly used for dark spots and uneven tone. Options in the collection include Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Dark Spot Correcting Serum and Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum.

Which serum is best for acne-prone skin?

Salicylic acid and azelaic acid serums are commonly used for breakouts and congestion. You can explore The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution and Cos De Baha Acne Clearing Serum AC.

Do I need a serum if I already use a moisturizer?

Not strictly, but a serum allows you to target a specific concern with a higher concentration of active ingredients than most moisturizers contain. It’s an optional but commonly used addition to a routine.

How do I choose a serum for sensitive skin?

Start with a simple, single-active formula such as centella or azelaic acid, and patch test before applying to your full face. Introduce new actives one at a time rather than all at once.

Is a higher-percentage serum always better?

Not necessarily. A higher concentration can mean faster results for some ingredients, but it also raises the chance of irritation, particularly with retinol and exfoliating acids. The best serum is the one your skin can tolerate consistently.