The insider girl’s hydration checklist: 6 must-buy serums at Sephora, bookmark them for summer 2026
Your must-have targeted skincare checklist for summer!😍
Summary
- This season, Sephora Hong Kong is spotlighting six key ingredients, including ceramides and peptides, to target and repair dehydration in skin caused by high temperatures.
- The buzzed-about Korean skincare ingredient PDRN is making a strong entrance, and Anua’s hyaluronic acid serum is priced at HK$220 to help deliver deep hydration.
- The vitamin C lineup is led by Sephora Collection, whose radiance serum at HK$290 helps even out skin tone and boost glow.
- Spend HK$850 at Sephora stores or online now to receive a complimentary 6-piece Daily Renewal Set worth HK$377.
Once July arrives, the weather turns hot and humid, and long hours in air-conditioned rooms can leave your skin losing moisture faster than usual. Basic daily hydration alone may no longer be enough to keep up with the dryness and dullness caused by UV rays and the temperature difference between indoors and out. As the fragrance and skincare market has become more focused on precision in recent years, rather than blindly layering product after product, it’s better to treat your skin’s specific needs.
To address summer skin concerns, Sephora Hong Kong has rounded up six high-performance skincare ingredients for 2026, each targeting a different concern. There’s no need to keep switching products: just find the right formula, and your skin can stay on its best behavior through the sticky season.
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Among the Korean skincare ingredients generating major buzz lately, PDRN is impossible to leave out. Derived from salmon DNA, it is designed to deeply hydrate and repair the skin. Glow Recipe has introduced ultra-thin Korean-style soothing toner pads (HK$ 240) that can calm discomfort and reduce redness in as little as five minutes.
Anua has also introduced a range of new products, including its jade-green Hyaluronic Acid 100 Serum (HK$ 220), which delivers plenty of hydration while enhancing the skin’s natural glow. Its watery texture also makes it well suited for prepping skin before makeup.
Strengthen Your Skin Barrier and Firm Your Skin: A Guide to Choosing Ceramide and Peptide Serums
If your skin feels rough or lacks elasticity, consider focusing on ceramides and peptides. Drunk Elephant
The classic Protini Polypeptide Cream (HK$ 580 / Taiwan availability to be confirmed) has a rich texture, yet it can help restore skin’s strength and health.
If you prefer a lighter feel, The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% Serum (HK$ 276 / Taiwan pricing has not yet been confirmed by the official brand) is a budget-friendly option. Combining multiple forms of hyaluronic acid and amino acids, it leaves skin feeling smoother, firmer, and healthier.
Say Goodbye to Dullness and Redness: A Brightening Formula With Vitamin C and Niacinamide
For dull, uneven skin after late nights or sun exposure, vitamin C remains an irreplaceable brightening ingredient. SEPHORA COLLECTION GLOW has introduced a Glow Serum (HK$ 290 / Taiwan availability to be confirmed) that instantly revives tired-looking skin and helps defend against environmental stressors.
At a similar price point, if your eye area is prone to puffiness, Biossance‘s first roll-on niacinamide eye serum (HK$ 360 / Taiwan pricing has not yet been announced by the official brand) is a reliable choice. Formulated with 5% niacinamide and a 360-degree cooling rollerball, it gently soothes the eye area while helping reduce puffiness.
Targeted Care for Different Areas Can Help Reduce the Burden on Your Skin
If you’re deciding among these six key ingredients, targeted care for different areas is a smarter approach than applying high-concentration products all over your face. During the day, start with a lightweight vitamin C serum for antioxidant protection, then use PDRN or a peptide cream at night for deep repair in specific areas. This keeps pores from becoming overloaded while maintaining hydrated, bright-looking skin.
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