Friends, having oily-combination skin honestly feels confusing sometimes. One area gets shiny within two hours, while another suddenly feels dry for absolutely no reason.

That’s why I’m super picky with serums now—too heavy and my skin looks greasy, too strong and everything feels irritated. These are three serums I’ve been testing lately, and here’s my real experience with each one.

1. Hanasui Peeling Serum

Rating: 4.3/5

This serum feels like a “reset button” whenever my skin starts looking rough or congested. The texture is lightweight and slightly watery, so it doesn’t sit heavily on oily areas. After a few uses, my skin started feeling smoother, especially around small bumps and uneven texture near the nose and forehead. But personally, I wouldn’t use this every single day. On weeks when my skin barrier already feels sensitive, overusing it can make my skin feel slightly tight.

2. The Originote Gluta Bright B3 Serum

Rating: 4.6/5

This one surprised me more than I expected. The texture feels comfortable immediately—light, easy to spread, and fast absorbing without leaving a greasy finish behind. My skin usually dislikes overly rich brightening products, but this one sits really nicely even on humid days. What stood out most is how much fresher and more even my skin started looking after consistent use. It gives more of a healthy brightening effect.

3. Glad2Glow Pomegranate Serum

Rating: 4.1/5

This serum feels more hydrating compared to the other two. The texture has a slightly richer feel, but luckily it still absorbs fairly well without becoming too sticky. On days when my skin feels dehydrated from air conditioning or lack of sleep, this serum makes my skin look healthier and less tired.

However, during extra oily days, I noticed I needed to use less product because too much can make my T-zone feel shinier faster. So for combination skin, the amount you apply really matters with this one.

All three serums work differently depending on what my skin needs. Hanasui Peeling Serum helps when texture and clogged skin become annoying. The Originote Gluta Bright B3 Serum feels the most balanced overall for daily brightening care. Glad2Glow Pomegranate Serum gives that healthy hydrated glow when the skin starts looking tired.