Serums

Our serums harness nature’s most powerful actives to address dullness, dryness, and signs of aging.

  • Bestseller
    100%
    saw softer and smoother skin after 1 week
    True Botanicals Renew Chebula Active Serum in a deep amber glass dropper bottle with a black rubber bulb top and gold logo, shown on a transparent background with an InStyle 2025 Beauty Editors' Pick badge.

    Chebula Active Serum

    Chebula Active Serum

    This serum is clinically proven to outperform two leading anti-aging serums in fighting fine lines and wrinkles.
  • 100%
    saw a reduction in fine lines and wrinkles
    Brown serum bottle with black cap on a white background, featuring the 'Bazaar' logo.

    Phyto-Retinol Clinical Serum

    Phyto-Retinol Clinical Serum

    A Smarter Way To Retinol. Phyto-Retinol Serum is powered by Peptilium®, clinically proven to work 2X faster and better than traditional retinol without
  • Renew Repair Nightly Treatment from True Botanicals

    Renew Repair Nightly Treatment

    Renew Repair Nightly Treatment

    A multi award-winning nightly treatment reveals smoother, glowy, more youthful-looking skin.
  • Bestseller
    92%
    said their skin looks and feels firmer, tighter and more defined
    Brown bottle of SuperSEA Firming & Lifting Treatment with a black cap on a white background, featuring 'True Botanicals' branding.

    SuperSEA Firming & Lifting Treatment

    SuperSEA Firming & Lifting Treatment

    Clinically proven to give you a lift. A revolutionary breakthrough in skincare technology that visibly firms, tightens and lifts to reveal your sculpted

About Serums

A great serum does what a cleanser and moisturizer can't: deliver concentrated actives directly to where skin needs repair. 


True Botanicals' face serums are built around some of the most clinically validated botanicals in skincare, chebula, Peptilium®, marine bioferments, and cascading antioxidants, all in MADE SAFE® certified, pregnancy-safe formulas that are gentle enough to use every day.


The #1 bestselling Chebula Active Serum is clinically proven to outperform two leading anti-aging serums in fighting fine lines and wrinkles—100% of participants saw softer and smoother skin after just one week, and 97% saw a visible reduction in fine lines after four weeks. For those looking for retinol results without the irritation, the Phyto-Retinol Clinical Serum delivers: powered by Peptilium®, a breakthrough ingredient clinically proven to work 2x faster and better than traditional retinol. Unlike traditional retinol, it's safe for sensitive skin and can be used every day.


For visible firming and lifting, the bestselling SuperSEA Firming & Lifting Treatment uses a SuperSEA Biocompatible 3XBlend™ of seaweeds and marine minerals to visibly tighten the jawline, cheekbones, and neck. In a 28-day study, 100% of participants said skin felt smoother and 92% said skin felt firmer, tighter, and more defined. 


For overnight renewal, the Renew Repair Nightly Treatment layers ceramides, bioactive peptides, niacinamide, and astaxanthin to boost skin's natural repair process while you sleep—an award-winning final step that layers over your face oil and works while your skin does its best regenerating.

FAQs

What is the best True Botanicals serum?

The best True Botanicals serum depends on your primary skin concern. The Chebula Active Serum is the brand's #1 bestselling serum, clinically proven to outperform two leading anti-aging serums, with 100% of participants seeing softer, smoother skin in one week. 

For retinol-level results without irritation, the Phyto-Retinol Clinical Serum is powered by Peptilium®, clinically proven to work 2x faster and better than traditional retinol. 

For firming and lifting, the SuperSEA Firming & Lifting Treatment is the top pick—92% of participants said skin felt firmer and more defined in 28 days. 

And for deep overnight repair, the Renew Repair Nightly Treatment combines ceramides, peptides, and bioferments for smoother, more youthful-looking skin while you sleep.

What is the best clean retinol alternative?

The best True Botanicals retinol alternative is the Phyto-Retinol Clinical Serum, powered by Peptilium®, a breakthrough botanical ingredient clinically proven to work 2x faster and better than traditional retinol without sensitizing side effects. It's MADE SAFE® certified, pregnancy safe, microbiome-friendly, and gentle enough to use daily.

What is the best serum for fine lines and wrinkles?

The best True Botanicals serum for fine lines and wrinkles is the Chebula Active Serum, the #1 bestselling anti-aging serum, clinically proven to outperform two leading anti-aging serums. Powered by chebula, a cascading antioxidant with 60% bioactivity (compared to roughly 10% for most botanicals), the serum works at the cellular level to visibly reduce fine lines, firm, and brighten in as little as one week.

How do I layer True Botanicals serums in my routine?

True Botanicals serums are designed to layer together for a complete anti-aging routine.

In the morning, apply the Chebula Active Serum after cleansing, then follow with a Pure Radiance Face Oil and SPF.

In the evening, apply the Phyto-Retinol Clinical Serum or SuperSEA Firming & Lifting Treatment after cleansing—TB recommends alternating SuperSEA in the AM and Phyto-Retinol in the PM for a comprehensive routine.

Finish the evening with a face oil and the Renew Repair Nightly Treatment as your final step.

Because all TB serums are microbiome-friendly and non-irritating, they can be combined without the conflicts typical of traditional active ingredients.

Are True Botanicals serums safe during pregnancy? 

Yes! All True Botanicals serums are pregnancy-safe, MADE SAFE® certified, and Sorette Approved. Each one has been screened against Sorette's No-Go List™ of ingredients linked to reproductive, developmental, and endocrine toxicity.

What makes chebula different from other antioxidant serums?

Chebula is a cascading antioxidant revered in Ayurvedic medicine as the "King of Medicine." What makes it clinically exceptional is its bioactivity level: chebula achieves 60% bioactivity, compared to roughly 10% for most botanical antioxidants. It's also photostable and broad-spectrum, meaning it doesn't degrade in sunlight and fights multiple types of free radical damage simultaneously.