20 Best Serums For Dehydrated Skin (Jan 2023 Update)

This serum is fantastic! It absorbs quickly and very light. I have used it for nearly two months and my face is hydrated, smooth, and my pores seem smaller. A little goes a long way. I have stopped using expensive youth serums because of this product. I use it morning/night on clean skin. In the morning I use a tinted spf moisturizer over it and my make-up applies smooth. I even apply it over my lips which helps hydrate before applying lipstick or gloss! Def try it, you won't regret it!! 🤩laney74

Five out of the six facial products I use are CeraVe. I've been using this product for about a month now. When I was first looking for an Hyaluronic product, I of course looked to CeraVe first. I was disappointed that I couldn't find the percentage of Hyaluronic Acid on the package or anywhere. I looked under the questions section on Amazon and everyone said that CeraVe doesn't give out proprietary ingredient info. I can understand that, however, I don't think the main ingredient, in this case Hyaluronic acid, to be part of a proprietary blend and inhibits consumers from making informed decisions about what products they are buying. Other companies list the amount of it on their labels….this has left a bad taste in my mouth and now I'm questioning my continued use of CeraVe products. L'Oréal Revitalift has no problem stating their percentage..1.5% Pure Hyaluronic Acid. I will stop using the CeraVe and purchase the Revitalift, since I know what I'm am purchasing. Maybe CeraVe has a higer concentration, but since I don't know, I'll have to go with what I do know. Sorry CeraVe, bad call on your part on this issue and you most likely lost a long time customer.Laurent7465

Here's what worked for me. At night, wash face, apply exfoliant/toner. Let that dry down completely. Mist face with water (I use a simple blue glass bottle with a pump spray top–got it off Amazon. Only mist lightly.). Then apply two pumps of the HA serum. Let that dry down thoroughly before adding the night cream. (It seems like using minimal product–just 2 pumps–also helped combat pilling. I like this. It lessened the pilling, and the bottle lasted longer.) YMMV, but letting ALL of the products dry down and settle in, plus lightly misting with water, AND only applying 2 pumps helped me with the pilling. So did using the serum at night vs. daytime. I'm very happy with the results from the serum. 50 y/o, slightly oily complexion, some dry spots, tend to get clogged pores; tried this serum to stop looking like a ghoul during Zoom meetings. I'm very happy with the results, and will continue to use this one. I'm not typically one to write reviews, btw, but I like this product, and this process is what worked for me.ConstantlyLosingMyLipBalm

In the last two years I have been trying a number of hyaluronic acid serum brands. About a month ago I received a sample of Mineral 89 and I was instantly amazed with the results on my skin. The serum has a much thicker consistency than what I am used to, but this is what makes this product different. It absorbs very quickly into the skin and when absorbed, you can feel how moisturised and hydrated it is, even before applying any other products. I use this serum as a first step in my skin care routine and I layer other active ingredients and SPF on top. Unlike other serums I've tried, results of this one can be felt from the first application. I am really happy with it. I have gifted myself a big bottle of 75ml and it is now a staple in my morning skin care routine. There are already so many fabulous reviews about this product and there is a definitely a reason behind it. This serum is simply fabulous and will help you maintain your youthful look for years to come.Adrianna

As a member of Vichy Skin Societe I was one of lucky persons to be able to try this Amazing Mineral 89 Daily Booster. Wow. My skin has never felt so comfortable before. There’s no irritation anymore, less blemishes , no redness. I have had so many compliments from people – saying how radiant my skin looks. They’ve even asked if I’m pregnant just because how good my skin looks- and as you know when you are pregnant you look glowing. I combine this Mineral Water with Mineral 89 eyes and Vichy Liftactive Specialist Peptide-C Anti Aging Ampoules. And I can say – I see the dramatic difference in my skin. Less visible wrinkles, more even tone, almost no pores. And the best part is I don’t need foundation. And what I love the most about this booster is the minimalist ingredient list- there’s just 11 ingredients. How good is that. And the main ingredient is 89% Mineralizing Water and Hyaluronic acid. Love it. If you need to repair your skin barrier – this is what you need.Elina

Vichy have produced another miracle in their Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster for the face. It is is especially designed to hydrate and reawaken the eyes with Vichy's Thermal Mineralizing water, Hyaluronic acid and Caffeine. This product is named as it is 89% of their amazing Mineral Water, add this to Hyaluronic Acid to help retain moisture, and the results are almost instant. The serum allows for increased cell production as it plumps the skin meaning it isn’t concentrating on trying to stay hydrated. The serum is opaque at first view but goes on clear with no residual stickiness. After managing to get my hands on a few samples and using them for 10 days, already my skin feels so much fresher and fine lines, lessened. My skin looks fresher too! My make up can be applied almost instantly as it sinks in so quickly. worn under makeup. I would highly recommend this product and have already decided it will be an integral part of my beauty regime alongside the equally amazing Mineral 89 for eyes.Zoozoospetals101

This has become part of my daily face routine. It isn’t super expensive and also soft on the skin. It comes with minimal additives. Love it so much that I won’t purchase any other brands of hyaluronic acid!bridgett.s

Hyaluronic acid is a humectant (binds to water) and you're supposed to apply it to damp/wet skin after you've washed your face so that the hyaluronic acid binds to the water and clings onto it. Then, you use an emollient moisturizer on top of the hyaluronic acid serum to seal both the hyaluronic acid and water into your skin. It seriously makes a world of a difference if you follow these steps. Your skin will drink in the water, hyaluronic acid, and moisturizer. I like to follow up with an occlusive moisturizer as the "cherry on top" to minimize transepidermal water loss from my skin as much as possible because I have dry and dehydrated skin and prefer the "greasy face" that I affectionately call the "healthy skin" look. But, you don't need the occlusive moisturizer is you prefer a more natural skin finish and don't suffer from dehydrated skin. Honestly, if I could give this item 10 stars I would. Cheap, effective, minimal, and saved my dehydrated, dry, sensitive skin as it synergized with my skincare arsenal and made my skincare products much more effective. 100% recommend this product.adriana.a

I love this hyalauronic acid. I use this everyday morning and night! It makes my skin so tight! Once dry I do a sunscreen(in the morning) or a serum at night. The only thing I don’t love is the pump, it squirts out so much I almost have to catch it or it will go everywhere. There is so much in one squirt I can do my whole neck and chest too lol. The smaller bottles are better. The price of this product is great too!! Definitely buy this, just maybe in the smaller sizes.tiffany.b

This is the first serum I've ever used so I can't compare it to anything. I've been using it for about 8 days now and so far I'm very happy with this product. At first I was putting a bit too much on but I got it together after 2 days. I use this product in the morning after I wash my face and before I moisturize then put my makeup on. I put under my eyes to keep them looking bright and help control any lines, I just turned 41.I also use it at night after I wash my face and before I apply my night creme. I had for the first time started using an under eye gel moisturizer with hyaluronic acid from Neutrogena it's nice but it cost more than I think it's worth when this tube is gone I'll cut that out of my regimen and replace it with the serum and of coarse my moisturizer. I feel my skin has been looking brighter and there's no puffiness under my eyes. I really like the way it feels too plus the price is great. I also use their vitamin c serum and live it. I'm very happy with this hyaluronic acid. I do highly recommend this serum I'll be continuing to purchase this item and will probably subscribe when I figure out how long a bottle lasts me.UPDATE: I still love this product and purchased a second bottle I noticed that they changed the color if the bottle to clear. It had been dark which was great for keeping light from messing with the ingredients. I'm hoping it'll work the same.Gideon L.

The serum is cloudy in colour but just be careful when putting the pipette into the bottle as some of the serum had gotten stuck up in the neck and needed to be gently poked to get down. The scent is gorgeous and I can really pick up the geranium, which is listed on the back of the bottle in the ingredients. Unfortunately, I didn't find that this transferred to my face, which is a shame as this is one of my favourite scents. Applying it was easy. The pipette worked well and the serum didn't run down my face either. It spread thinly and dried quickly. Not too long after it had dried, I noticed that my skin did feel a little bit softer. To be honest though, it really should with all the ingredients in it. Overall, it's a pretty good serum, but a bit on the expensive side for me.Sameedha D.

Knowing that hyaluronic acid is great for this skin, I was eager to try this serum.It’s a good size bottle and is well sealed when it arrives to prevent damage/leaks. The dropper is a good quality too.The serum itself is great. It has a slight smell but nothing too strong. It sits on the skin well and soaks in quickly. I apply this in the morning and I can already tell the difference a few weeks later.My skin feels plumper and soft/fresh. This serum has so many beneficial ingredients/vitamins that I can’t help but feel assured that it’s making a positive impact on my skin.Jerad S.

I enjoyed using this serum as it’s a lovely silky consistency. Feels beautiful on skin and leaves it very soft. However, l saw no real change to fine lines. The pipette was dreadful from the start. It leaked and eventually broke. A very cheap design but not a cheap price!Muranolady

This is the BEST face product I own…at first I thought “oh boy it’s going to be oily”, not at all. It nourishes your skin. Dries up making you so dang soft! Also don’t forget the neck…You only need a small pea size amount..it literally heals your face. I’ll explain…so long story short I have a dog(yes sorry people, my dog) she was diagnosed with diabetes last year. She’s fine now, but the last year she went through many changes. One was hair loss. Fast forward one year later, she’s better, but has this thin hair on her back. Skin there was dry and flaky. I decided hey with what’s left on my hands, so not much I’ll rub it on her back. I swear on all things holy her back is back to normal. Her hair grew back in thick..her skin is no longer flaky…ok don’t panic It doesn’t grow facial hair…but if you know how much money we spent, we tried everything to get her better, and to have this miracle oil help…I’m sold. We could see a difference in just 2 weeks. As for me my face is so soft, my under eye fine lines are better…I’m telling you this oil is friggen magic!trina P.

This is the ultimate face game changer! I use this serum twice a day, morning and night, everyday. My skin no longer feels itchy or tight under my makeup. And when at night, I literally can feel my skin relax and fresh. This serum is amazing! Thank you Dr. Nassif!Sharon A.

I got a sample of this serum in a BeautyFix box. I have oily, acne-prone skin and I found this product to be slightly too heavy to use as a serum (under a moisturizer), but not softening enough to use in place of a moisturizer. (And by "too heavy," I don't mean that it leaves a residue; it doesn't, it actually absorbs completely. I mean that I can feel a bit of tightness on my skin's surface after application and I can still feel a slightly uncomfortable layer when I put a moisturizer on top.) So to use up the rest of the sample, I put this serum on right after cleansing (without my usual toner/essence underneath), and put on one of my more moisturizing sunscreens on top. This worked out okay, although my skin did get greasy more quickly with this routine than I'm used to with my usual routine. I am also not a fan of skincare products with perfume-y scents. So because of the product's scent and incompatibility with my skin type and preferences, I wouldn't recommend this serum unless you have normal-to-dry skin and don't mind perfume-y scents.Anonymous

I’ve been using this for well over two months and it does not work at all if you have any type of atopic dermatitis (eczema, psoriasis, etc). The first two or so weeks I used this it seemed to work pretty well, but after that it was terrible. If you have dehydrated skin, a skin condition that makes it dry like eczema, or both, I DO NOT RECOMMEND. It soaks into your skin in less than 60 seconds (I’m not kidding I timed it one day and it took about 20 seconds for it to completely disappear into my skin). Around my eyes especially is dry to the point it’s almost scaly, very flaky at times, and always looks red / wrinkly. (I’m only 18). This product is a waste of time and money. My moms been using it for a few weeks now and even though she has oily skin, it soaks in almost as fast for her as it does me. We both made the comment that it almost makes your skin feel dry because it soaks in too fast and leaves nothing behind to coat your skin and make it continue to feel hydrated. Trust me, I’ve tried every combination of products and order of using this in my skin care routine I could think of, and it seems to counteract every other moisturizer and hydrating product I use. It’s so bad I resorted to buying one of the bioderma chapsticks to use around my eyes and the driest parts of my face like around my eyes solely because I needed something to give me that terrible greasy feeling to keep my skin from hurting so bad I’d have to ice it. Again. Not worth a single penny since two people with very different skin types feel that it’s borderline drying and does not help hydrate your skin in any way.AW2020

I like this product. It's very effective at cleansing and the feel during application on my skin is excellent. It leaves my face feeling soft and clean without being stripped of moisture. There are a couple of downsides for me: the packaging, which becomes difficult to pry open after a couple of uses and the lid feels quite flimsy, as if it's about to break off. The other downside is that it contains a fragrance which I find a bit overwhelming, I usually prefer my skincare products to be fragrance free. But overall, I think it's still a good cleanser.Belinda W.

I’m a licensed esthetician, so I’m always on the hunt for the perfect products. I’m in my late 30s, and for sure having signs of fine lines, dryness, and dullness – which I rely heavily on good products to fix haha. I’m never usually affected by smells. Products that other claims have an odor don’t typically phase me. This does have a weird smell to it – you can tell it’s derived from the honey, but it’s just weird. And I can understand why it would be off putting to some customers. I’m a big fan of dermal layering in terms of products. Until a company comes out with a “one size fits all” product, layering my products will still be part of my regimen. Unfortunately…I haven’t been able to figure out which part of my routine this one goes in. I’ve tried as a first product…but once I apply the rest of my serums and creams, by the end, I’m getting “pilling” and the products are clumping and rolling off. I put it on last, and at that point, it’s not being absorbed. So perhaps it’s better suited for someone who’s NOT product junky…because this one “doesn’t play well with others”. So if you’re one of those who likes to use different products targeted for various issues, this wouldn’t be a good one to add. However, if you’re more low maintenance and apply minimal products, this one way work. That being said – I do think there are better hyaluronic acid products out there then this one. Due to the fact that it doesn’t work well with my other products, and the fact that I feel there are other better hyaluronic treatments … wouldn’t reccomend this product unfortunately. Gave it 2 outta 5 because it’s a small group of people this would work well for.heatherfeathera

Let me start by saying I love this brand so much and I’ve had great success with some of their other products! I was so excited to use this as I have very dry and sensitive skin that has been flaring up with all these cold fronts rolling in! This did make my skin feel so soft, supple, plump, and beautifully dewy. I was loving all of the immediate benefits until around day 2 of using it, I noticed my face breaking out like crazy in little inflamed whiteheads all over my face. Even though I have sensitive skin, this is really unusual for me as I just finished accutane a couple months ago so I haven’t really had any issues with breakouts since then. I kept using the product because I thought maybe it would pass or maybe it wasn’t the product at all. HOWEVER, I decided to stop using it around day 5 and I just used my regular products that day instead. By the next morning my skin was already clearing up so nicely but it was DRY. It felt like my skin was rebounding from how moisturized it had been with this product. I nursed it back with my normal moisturizers and now the breakouts are almost completely cleared up so I have concluded that this serum was 100% the culprit. I am so disappointed because I wanted to love this product so badly. Unfortunately it just did not mesh well with my skin. That being said, the other benefits I saw were so amazing and I know tons of people who never had any breakouts from this product so it really does just vary person to person! If you don’t tend to break out easily or have sensitive skin then try this! It could be the next great addition to your routine, but for my sensitive skin friends I would not recommend.katie.w

I recently purchased this and loved it so much I bought another bottle. The consistency of the serum is medium and bouncy. I’m not sure about people saying it smells bad. I don’t smell anything but a faint scent of honey and it’s faint enough that I can not smell it unless I put a quarter size amount on the back of my hand and hold it up to my nose. I asked my 13 year old daughter to do a smell test for another opinion on the smell. She couldn’t smell anything but a faint smell of honey as well. I suppose if you don’t like the smell of honey it would smell badly to you. This far out performs The Ordinary. I’m not opposed to The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid but this is for us gals who need that extra love in the aging department. I had used a glycolic acid peel mask two days before using this serum for the first time and my skin was thirsty. It was looking rough no matter what I was putting on. Once using this as well as a moisturizer my skin was hydrated and continued to feel hydrated. It was glowing and I saw a noticeable difference in my fine lines and pesky vertical lines on my forehead. They were filled in and not noticeable on the skin.itsmekayyy

Even though I am 60 years old, I still have occasional minor flair ups of acne. I was congratulating myself on finally getting it under control, and decided to treat myself to these Timeless Skin Care products. Right away I could feel that my skin was holding moisture and feeling more supple. Unfortunately my skin may have been too sealed – it's the only explanation I can think of. I broke out in an epic case of acne everywhere I had been using the Hyaluronic Acid, which included my neck. I had pimples in areas of my face that had never broken out before, not even as a teen. I discontinued use, and after several weeks gradually began to clear up. I decided that I wouldn't bother trying for a refund since I had used it for a couple of weeks. So then it hit me – maybe this is the solution for my dry cracked heels. And it really works. After 'sanding' my heels I moistened with water and used the HA (following the same directions as for the face). It has actually done wonders.CONNIE S.

After hearing about this brand and specifically this product, I tried it in May of 2020. I have used it every day since, and my skin absolutely loves it! I think the key is that it’s pure hyaluronic acid, nothing else. I’m 43 years old, and my routine is to clean my face, use a few drops of this product, then a moisturizer. I have sensitive skin so I try to not put a lot of stuff on my skin. My skin really responds well to the simplicity of this product. It’s a reasonable cost, too. I’d recommend giving it a try, hopefully you’ll love it as much as I do 🙂Sara D.

I am more than pleased in many different ways! My skin just keeps getting better. I use about 3 drops every night & day along with two other goodies I was paired up with. I do recommend the little quiz to match your products, or at least give you an idea where to start, I have yet to experience any kind of sensitivity, redness, or irritation. And lastly, the price! You can not beat it! And to boot, Timeless has coupons everyday or some kind of special going on! You'll love it.Lynn K.

This is a beautiful and hydrating layer in the routine, but it isn't as moisturizing as I might have expected. I do love it but even though I have combination skin I definitely need to apply a good cream over it, even when I do four or more layers of this. That's to be expected. The consistency is milky and soft, it applies and spreads easily, doesn't pill at all, doesn't irritate, and layers very nicely. The only downside of this is the dropper, the bulb is very small and the tube is large and the product is not very fluid, so you really have to get it out in several goes instead of just one. They could fix this by increasing the size of the bulb. It's not a real problem but something easy to improve.Michael O.

Great bottle size, the dropper is a little tricky to use, but you just got to bring it to the level of the product before you press on it and viola, you’ll get some product. Love the packaging! Have been using this serum for almost a month! Very lightweight, not much scent to it and yet I love that it is moisturising enough for my sensitive skin! No outbreak or anything so far! Repurchase it when it’s on sale and will definitely recommend to my friends and family! Please do like my review if you think it’s helpful!iHerb Customer

I've tried a few other PK products and loved all of them, but wasn't sure about this one. I expect serums to be liquid/runny but this one is pretty thick and milky white? The dropper is useless and I'm pretty sure it's too short to even reach the bottom of the tube, and it doesn't pick up or squirt any product. If it does, it shoots it everywhere. I honestly had to just dip it in and use the outside of the dropper to scrape the product off onto my finger and then apply. I'm not sure if it did anything for my skin, but I also didn't use it consistently enough to fairly test it. Like I said, it's more viscous, but it applies more smoothly like a liquid, soI think you could get a lot of coverage with little product.Irene

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE this product! I have combination/oily skin and do suffer from hormonal acne around especially my chin area. I can’t really speak for the one star reviews as this is simply an amazing product for an outstanding price. It could be the way they are applying (or misapplying) the product, could be skin allergies or sensitivities etc. and to that I say it is simply trial-and-error and finding out what works and what doesn’t. For me, when I find something that works well- I stick with it! I would really recommend at least giving this product a try, for this price it is a STEAL, I wouldn’t sleep on it. A few thousand five star reviews can’t all be wrong!

I have some fine lines and wrinkles, and after using this- it plumps those areas right up! No lie. My forehead wrinkles and fine lines practically vanish, and even deeper, more stubborn ones between my eyebrows fill out some! My skin just drinks this up. It is extremely thick and concentrated- a little bit of this goes a longggg way. I wouldn’t suggest just globbing or slathering this particular serum on.

It is very hydrating/plumping and the B5 helps immensely with irritation, so it is VERY nice to use on the same evenings that I have used products containing chemical exfoliants such as glycolic acids, AHA’s or BHA’s in general. It definitely calms my skin, and layering this serum with my AHA/BHA or retinols definitely prevents my skin from drying out or acting up afterwards, as those products can tend to be irritating.

How I use it at night: I first wash, exfoliate, gently pat my skin dry, and then tone my skin. The exfoliation and toning are a crucial step, and help to “prime” my skin to best absorb the serums and moisturizers to follow. I use a glycolic acid serum first, and allow it to dry down and absorb. Then, I apply a couple drops of this serum, again letting it dry down. Next, I apply Sunday Riley’s A+ High dose retinoid serum. Finally, I apply a small amount of a thick emollient cream (Like Farmacy’s Honey Halo). This product blends well with my other serums and creams and using it as a layer between my AHA’s and moisturizer keeps my skin from experiencing any intense side effects from the AHA’s.

During the daytime, under makeup this stuff is an excellent primer and has some grip. It also makes your skin look fabulously dewy and glowing. The key is to wash your face and tone. Then apply this and your moisturizer and let it all soak into your skin for 5-10 minutes before applying makeup.Leah Sell

I have very sensitive skin and have to be careful with the products I use. I get the odd hormonal spot here and there, but the main issue I have is with dull and tired looking skin. Also now I’m in my late 20s, I’ve started seeing lines in my forehead and a change in my skin. I’ve been using this for a week now and can already see a difference. Email the ordinary with a photo of your skin and your problem areas and they send a breakdown of the best skincare routine for you! Every skincare routine should be tailored to your specific skin type, but for someone with combination sensitive skin, this has worked perfectly for me. If you have the same skin type, this may work for you. But would suggest emailing the ordinary as they’re the experts. I’ve been using the ordinary squalane cleanser. If I’m wearing makeup, I always double cleanse. Then I dab my face with a towel a few times, so my face is still damp. Next I use the ordinary Nianamide 10% + zinc. After that, I use the natural moisturising factors + Ha from the ordinary. At night I do the same thing, but put the ordinary retinol 1% in squaline after the niacinamide and before the natural moisturiser factors. I don’t use retinol in the day as it attracts UV rays. I made the mistake of cleansing in the shower then following this routine. My face went really blotchy, so have just been following my routine when I get out the shower and haven’t had any issues. Probably just me though as my skin is really sensitive. I was really nervous using so many products on my face as I’m used to just cleansing and moisturising. But for someone with sensitive skin, I’d highly recommend the ordinary products!Lilly

Ok, maybe it's not something I should'nt Do, but I use it around my eyes and around my mouth. I then use the caffeine one around my eyes and seal everything with a peptides eyes-mouth cream. I was a bit self-conscious about my hollow eyes and I was starting to develop fine lines around my lips (barely noticeable, but boy was I not ready for it at 37) and it really plumped everything up within 2 weeks of use which really surprised me. Also, the first time I used their products I would breakout like crazy even after a 6 Weeks period. Then I decided to vive it a second shot and again started to breakout. But then, stupid me realized I was also scrubbing my face really harshly with a washcloth when washing and that was obviously the cause. I don't breakout anymore and I should mention I have acne prone, very sensitive skin. At first, I also found it made my skin feel very tight and my fine lines worst, but thanks to some review, I now apply it to damp skin which is a game changer. And that less is more. A few drops is enough. The 4 stars instead of 5 is because I wish the company would provide more detailed instructions like the damp skin thing which I learned through review. But really, give it a try.Elianne

The first time I used this was in a sample and I watched my skin literally drink this in as I applied it. My skin immediately felt softer and smoother and I had to buy it. Makes my skin dewy and more youthful but it also gives me patches of breakouts. I almost never get breakouts so it’s very annoying but I really do like the fresh look of my skin otherwise. Wish that wasn’t an unfortunate side effect on my particular skin but I’m sure it’s different for everyone. I really do like the formula a lot even though it smells a little bit like mayonnaise to me. Wish I could honestly give it 5 stars, I just hate the breakouts so much. I think this would be fantastic for someone with dry skin though. Typically I have sensitive skin more on the combination side but it’s not overly problematic for me.Tanya K.

This product is amazing and worth every penny. I'll say right off the bat I was deterred for a very long time to purchase any drunk elephant products due to price regardless of being a clean skin care product junkie. I've had problematic skin ever since puberty and now I'm 27. My acne has always been a huge issue. I have combination oily acne prone skin that's also sensitive. The Sephora employee at the store was actually super understanding about the price but still wanted to give me the best advice, which I appreciated. I was looking for something to exfoliate my skin. Something not too harsh but gets the job done and also has clean ingredients. I had tried physical exfoliants and chemical exfoliants including the ordinary aha-bha mask, alpyn beauty aha face wash (which I still love but only during certain seasons and that was before I tried this), as well as some physical face exfoliants like caudalie's exfoliating face wash (which both me and my husband like but he has dry skin, which is very different from mine so it worked better for him). The Sephora employee gave me a free sample of this. If it wasn't for that free sample I would have never bought it. It changed my skin for the better. I have way less acne these days it's amazing. I don't like the packaging. The top has become unattached and it's a pain to get the product out of the bottle now. I don't like the slide top packaging. I wish for something more simple. But the product is honestly so amazing, it still gets 5 stars. This is the only drunk elephant product I use.tigahlily

I ordered the drunk elephant protini polypeptide after receiving a deluxe sample of it. I ordered the full size to take advantage of a sale, and I didn’t open it until a few months after ordering, because I was still finishing off the deluxe sample. Unfortunately the packaging did not work, and is unable to be pumped out of the package. It is still full and unable to be used. I exclusively use drunk elephant on my skin, and I have reordered drunk elephant's other products many times, have never had this issue with any of their other serums. Sephora customer service was so unhelpful and refused to resolve the issue since it was outside of their 60 day return policy. I didn't even open it until after 60 days since I was finishing the sample. Such a terrible experience and now I have a full bottle of $82 serum that is unusable.slk93

For the first two weeks of using the Glass skin series, I had the most radiant skin of my life – my skin has been clear for years, thanks to Korean Skin care & a clean diet, but the Glass skin brought out a gorgeous otherworldliness. And then… the cystic acne. And cluster acne. Aiee…. I really want to love this stuff, and I've read that the acne can happen because of the greater cell turnover due to the hyaluronic acid, so I'm now experimenting with steaming my face nightly, and have also moved down from two pumps of the glass skin serum morning & night (to my face and neck) to just one pump at night, mixed with organic argan oil. Then I apply the Matcha cream. (And on top of that, if I think a little more moisture might help, I put on some Cerave, just because it's less speedy.) It's possible this might help… TBD! At this point I won't repurchase, obv, but if these changes help, wow, I'd re-buy forever. That said, I'd love advice anyone has – This stuff is absolutely worth a shot, but with caution…Paula S.

I bought this on a whim back in May because I was in the market for a serum, I love K-beauty, and had heard good things about this brand. I went all in on the regular sized bottle despite the price and I'm so glad I did. This stuff has transformed my skin so much. I'm extremely pale and prone to redness and uneven skin tone/texture but ever since I started using this regularly every night before bed, my skin has looked 100x more even, softer/smoother, and it just has this lovely glow that I never had before. I hardly feel the need to use much if any concealer/foundation anymore because my skin just looks that good. The texture of the product is smooth and feels really nice when applying. I just use a fingertip's worth on each section of my face; it doesn't take much so this bottle should last a while. I will say that I have found that my skin tends to get a little flaky the next morning if I don't follow this up with a moisturizer, so I would definitely recommend always moisturizing after or possibly staying away if you are prone to super dry skin. My skin is fairly normal so just a bit of moisturizer after application does the trick and keeps my glowy skin baby soft. As part of a solid routine, this stuff is amazing.Mikayla

This review has been a long time coming. I have been using this product since November of 2021. I cringe at the reviews for not giving a product ample amount of time to work. It's not a few time use to get the results, it's not instant. A lot of people were mentioning they break out and that's fair. But you need to realize your skin is purging the prior toxins. Skin regenerates, like your lashes shed. You can basically describe me as a skin cake junkie. Its done wonders on my skin in the past 8 months. Nowadays, I barely put any powder. It's leaves my skin a perfect foundation for primers to put on make up. When you're using a product with hyaluronic acid you need to add it to moist skin. (I didn't know that at first-research before your dump it) If you don't, it will dry out your skin (hence the break outs). I use this serum with the glass skin veil mist. When you put the two products together it is prime! You'll need to dab the serum on your skin until you get a slightly tacky texture. When you reach that point, then add your moisturizer. I hope this helps others to understand the steps of skin care.SimplyLainey

This serum is fantastic! It absorbs quickly and very light. I have used it for nearly two months and my face is hydrated, smooth, and my pores seem smaller. A little goes a long way. I have stopped using expensive youth serums because of this product. I use it morning/night on clean skin. In the morning I use a tinted spf moisturizer over it and my make-up applies smooth. I even apply it over my lips which helps hydrate before applying lipstick or gloss! Def try it, you won't regret it!! 🤩laney74

Five out of the six facial products I use are CeraVe. I've been using this product for about a month now. When I was first looking for an Hyaluronic product, I of course looked to CeraVe first. I was disappointed that I couldn't find the percentage of Hyaluronic Acid on the package or anywhere. I looked under the questions section on Amazon and everyone said that CeraVe doesn't give out proprietary ingredient info. I can understand that, however, I don't think the main ingredient, in this case Hyaluronic acid, to be part of a proprietary blend and inhibits consumers from making informed decisions about what products they are buying. Other companies list the amount of it on their labels….this has left a bad taste in my mouth and now I'm questioning my continued use of CeraVe products. L'Oréal Revitalift has no problem stating their percentage..1.5% Pure Hyaluronic Acid. I will stop using the CeraVe and purchase the Revitalift, since I know what I'm am purchasing. Maybe CeraVe has a higer concentration, but since I don't know, I'll have to go with what I do know. Sorry CeraVe, bad call on your part on this issue and you most likely lost a long time customer.Laurent7465

Here's what worked for me. At night, wash face, apply exfoliant/toner. Let that dry down completely. Mist face with water (I use a simple blue glass bottle with a pump spray top–got it off Amazon. Only mist lightly.). Then apply two pumps of the HA serum. Let that dry down thoroughly before adding the night cream. (It seems like using minimal product–just 2 pumps–also helped combat pilling. I like this. It lessened the pilling, and the bottle lasted longer.) YMMV, but letting ALL of the products dry down and settle in, plus lightly misting with water, AND only applying 2 pumps helped me with the pilling. So did using the serum at night vs. daytime. I'm very happy with the results from the serum. 50 y/o, slightly oily complexion, some dry spots, tend to get clogged pores; tried this serum to stop looking like a ghoul during Zoom meetings. I'm very happy with the results, and will continue to use this one. I'm not typically one to write reviews, btw, but I like this product, and this process is what worked for me.ConstantlyLosingMyLipBalm

When you apply the serum to the skin , it acts like a sponge by attracting moisture to boost hydration to the skin, frequently used gives the skin a new glow and reduces the fine lines and wrinkles. I am absolutely obsessed with this product it is so gentle to the skin . My facial skin used to be so sensitive to the sun rays but since I have been using this regularly, it is now stronger and I do not have red patches as I used too . The benefits of the serum is overwhelmed. The package is very well received. The product is of great quality. The scent is subtle And can be used in the morning and night ritual as an add to any other moisturizer however I feel it works at its best when applied to a little damp skin.iHerb Customer

literally don’t understand how this is one of the best-selling vit c serums on iherb… these stuff balls up so freaking bad it’s like impossible to put this on your face… whoever formulated these products really need to go back in the lab again. you can’t layer other products on your skin at all after these serums cuz they just ball up so badly so tip is to use a lightweight gel-cream moisturiser as your last step. don’t use thick cream cuz the rubbing makes it balls up even more. i think i’ll just use these on my body area if they continue to ball up lmao but i’ll try using them without a moisturiser at the same time and see if it works. if you’re wondering about the smell, it’s not super overpowering but it definitely doesn’t smell natural to me either. this stuff is not fragrance-free so the scent is probably from the chemicals they added. also i did some research on the percentage of vit c in this product, although they never disclosed this information on the label but it contains 0.5% of aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate (AAP). i can’t imagine it being effective with quality and percentage this low, so i definitely won’t purchase again.iHerb Customer

One of the best face serums I’ve used . Instantly plumps and moisturises the face . I use it before my night cream . I wake up in the morning with a soft glowing skin. This is my must have beauty essential. The price is fantastic. I didn’t notice any scent . The bottle is quite large and enough to last atleast 2-3 months . It’s a nice thick rich serum that gets absorbed quickly without much rubbing . Go ahead and try it .iHerb Customer

The product packaging is simply luxurious. The bottle is glass and feels weighted like a perfume bottle.  While applying this product you’ll definitely feel fancy and luxurious. However, my problem with this product is the ingredients. I believe that Shiseido had a great vision while creating this product and it could have been a great product if they simply had not included a few ingredients. This product was not formulated for people who have dry or sensitive skin. If you look at the ingredients, alcohol is listed as the second ingredient after water. When you apply this product, the serum is initially smooth and hydrating. However, after wearing it for 20 minutes your skin will feel dehydrated because of the alcohol so overtime this product will not really leave your skin hydrated. The skin tightening effect that this product claims might even be due to the drying effects of alcohol. The product has a beautiful fragrance but the issue is that it has added fragrance at all. If you look at the ingredients list, fragrance is actually higher on the list than any of the good ingredients that you want for your skin.  This product will not work for people who have extremely dry or sensitive skin such as myself. Overall, I feel that this could have been a great product and I hope that Shiseido considers re-formulating the serum to not include alcohol or fragrance.lamia.a

I couldn’t wait to try this Ultimune Power Infusing Serum from Shisheido. First off, let’s talk about the packaging: the serum comes in a beautiful luxurious glass bottle. The nice thing is that this is refillable, you just hang onto the pump and cap, although the refills are still expensive, but it still cuts down on environmental waste. The serum itself has a slightly milky, runny gel texture to it, but it blends easily into my skin and absorbs quickly. It also has a nice perfume (citrus? floral?) scent, that’s not overpowering and doesn’t really linger. The one thing I do want to point out is that, as alcohol is unfortunately one of the main ingredients, I could smell it as I was applying – just a faint smell. Therefore I was not surprised that it seemed to be a little drying and tightened my skin. Again, this is a serum, not a moisturizer, so I wouldn’t expect that this would be super hydrating,and it is a very lightweight serum that plays well with my moisturizer. I haven’t noticed a profound difference as far as diminished wrinkles, but my complexion is more radiant and firm. I’m on the fence with this serum, only because for it being high end there shouldn’t be alcohol in it.cindy.m

I was excited when I first received this serum in my mailbox. I had never before tried any Shiseido products before and was ready! Since this was a serum, I decided to replace my current serum in my skincare routine with this one to see its full effect! I have been using it for about three weeks to date now. First impressions was packaging and the information presented about the product. The packaging was very pretty and looked very high end. It appears to be a glass bottle with sort of a reddish pink ombre look and a large plastic cap that is reflective and metallic. The product dispenses from a pump once the cap is taken off and the bottle fits nicely in the hands. The product itself is said to strengthen skin and resist damage. According to their research with use of this serum, skin is 28% stronger in just one week of consistent use of this serum. The serum is said to strengthen the skin's protective barrier while minimizing fine lines and wrinkles, features Reishi Mushroom and Iris Extract which are potent antioxidants that shield skin against that oxidative effects of stress, pollution, and urban life, and also hydrates skin intensely. Overall, first impressions were pretty good! The consistency of the product itself was like a thinner gel. Slightly runny and not very thick. It was an opaque white/clear color. And it smelled slightly floral and a bit perfumey, so there was definitely a fragrance to it. It had a nice slip to the skin and moved around the face nice. I used about 2-3 pumps of serum for my entire face daily. day and night in my routine. It did feel nice and very moisturizing on my skin, but it was a little tacky compared to my other serum. I felt that it took a bit longer to set into my skin than other serums I have used. It wasn't necessarily overly greasy or oily but it just took a while to sink into my skin, in my opinion. I also had to play around with my a moisturizer to pair with this. For that reason – as well as the scent – I decided to take off one star. Overall, I think it is a good serum. I do think it is intensely moisturizing and feels nice on the skin. I don't think I can really measure their claims of my skin being "stronger", so I can't really speak to that, but my skin did look smoother, brighter, and more moisturized. I would honestly buy a sample size if you wanted to try this since it is expensive. I think this serum would very much depend on your skin type since the tackiness of it and intensely moisturizing aspect of it. I noticed it didn't pair well with certain moisturizers because it would be a bit too much, especially in summer, so it may be too oily for certain skin types. This may be better suited for me in winter. I think it really just depends on your skin type, but I did enjoy it.alicia.h

I should have known this was going to be amazing. For 30 year I have always had oily/combo skin. I loved my natural oils but alas I took them for granted and age has stripped my former glow. Having never dealt with dry skin or flakey patches I didn't have any idea what products would work. So I reached to the bottom of my makeup drawer and went through all the random gift with purchase samples I had and found this guy. I slathered it on my face and topped it with the ultra repair cream (another one of my FAB favorites). The next day my skin looked and felt brand new. My skin was so hydrated and plump and the dry patches were on the mend. Adding this to the rotation is a must!sjlynne

I’ve been using this product since 2018 and it’s really the only hydrating serum I consistently repurchase. I have severe dry and dehydrated skin; even in the summer it cracks and peels off my nose. I apply this serum *nearly* every morning and night. It helps my skin looking fresh and hydrated throughout the day and the nightly application stops me from waking up crusty. I can tell when I haven’t used it in a bit because my skin will get that tight, fresh out of the shower feeling. This serum revives my skin almost instantly. I’ve used it with multiple moisturizers and other treatments and it has never caused me problems with breakouts or pilling. 10/5 stars, holy grail, can’t live without it.PBJuliee

I really love how this serum applies and makes my skin feel. It’s a pretty thick gel texture, but it sinks in easily and quickly. It has a bit of a cooling sensation and definitely makes my face feel hydrated. There are some superstar ingredients in here like colloidal oatmeal, green tea leaf extract, hyaluronic acid, and licorice root extract. This is a nice combination that helps keep the skin soothed, hydrated, strong, and acne-free. The only thing that gives me pause is that all these good ingredients come after the preservative phenoxyethanol on the ingredients list. Phenoxyethanol can only be used at a maximum concentration of 1%, so this means that everything that comes after it in the ingredients list comes in percentages of 1% or lower. I wonder how effective these ingredients are at such low doses. I know that some ingredients (like retinol) are very strong even at 1%, so there’s a chance that these other components are also powerful at low doses. I wish FAB would provide some information about that. Aside from that, I can’t think of anything negative about this product.natasha2

Beauty of Joseon is my favourite KBeauty brand by far. Has great ingredients and no added fillers and sensitizing components like fragrance and essential oils. This is one of the best hydrating serums I've used. I have pretty bad eczema flare ups and I usually go for this bottle whenever I do have one. You don't even need to use much so a bottle lasts me a long time! I've already repurchased this product, along with the Propolis one, which is probably the best Kbeauty serum of all time for me.Raphael

I have been using this serum along side other products for almost 3 weeks now and to be honest I did find a slight change in my skin. The texture of the serum is nice not too sticky and it dries great on the skin leaving no grease cast and gorgeous from within glow. I would say that the size is quite small for the price. Another thing, I didn’t breakout from this product which is good for my acne-prone skin. Highly recommend this for dry skin as well. It leaves my skin hydrated with nice glow and pairs well with my other skin care products. And if packaging concerns you, this serum comes in a plastic bottle which I am not sure if it recyclable or not.iHerb Customer

My skin is usually dry/sensitive. I wanted to take a break from my retinol product for the summer, but thought I'd try this for a continued bit of skin renewal/turnover. I've loved this product so far (having used it about 2 weeks now). You only need about 3-4 drops, so it should last a long time. It absorbs quickly without any greasiness and my skin feels much softer than on the days I don't use this product. I have not noticed any irritation or increased sensitivity, which I appreciate as I take multiple medications that make my skin extra sun-sensitive.Kacey B.

I have tried several different vitamin C serums, and Obagi is really different from the other options out there. I have been using the Obagi 15% for about 6-7 months now. First, I can tell you the color is very, very pale yellow tinged. It also has a very distinct hint of orange scent. What makes it really different, is that I can actually feel it! I mix about 3 drops with 3-4 drops niacinamide serum and about 4 drops hyaluronic acid and squalane morning and night. After applying to clean skin, I notice a very light tingling sensation a few minutes later – nothing dramatic, just a very faint feel. But – that tells me it is doing it's job! My skin tone is very even and fresh looking, and I get compliments all the time. My friends have all raided my bathroom closet to see what I use, and they have all started the same routine!Felecia R

The first time I used it, it seemed to instantly smooth my complexion and even the texture. After three days, my skin looked brighter overall and was extremely soft. After just over a week, my face was no longer oily and my dry patches (all but one area) disappeared. I have used this consistently. The only time I ever felt a tingle was when I used it after the Microdermabrasion Mask. After having using it for over a month already, I hoped I would have seen at least a small difference, especially since I noticed the other changes so quickly. Other things to note: The consistency is much thinner than any other serum I have tried, almost watery. It runs right through my fingers if I'm not careful. Something to be aware of on initial use, as it comes out of the dropper rather quickly, without even squeezing. -Value for the price. After using for over a month, I am still only at the top of the label full. So the price is worth it. My hesitation is that I am still looking for one product that will do a bit more. If you already have a regimen, this would be an excellent addition.Fidel O

This is by far the best Vitamin C product I've ever used. My dull skin has become so radiant, bright, and so healthy looking. I use this every day before moisturizer and after cleansing. Nice fresh scent and the texture and consistency is very nice. It dries down beautifully on the skin with no residue or oily feeling. In just 1 week my skin looks and feels totally revitalized, soft, smooth, and with a healthy glow perfect for the warmer months. I can't wait to see what it looks like in a month! Buy this if you're having doubts. Do yourself a favor and pick it up, you will be pleasantly surprised!Jarvis R

Such a great duo! The serum does wonders for my skin., it's not greasy and super hydrating. It's the perfect primer for applying the tinted serum. The tinted serum is dream, it's a nice colour match and lasts all day too without feeling too heavy. This duo leaves my skin looking glowy and hydrated without looking overly dewy or oily.Soph

It's not the first time I bought Hyaluronic acid serum, at first I just thought it was a random fault. But after buying my second bottle with some time apart as the product does last some time which is good… BUT shortly after a few uses the cap doesn't tighten back up properly. And I was gentle with it too, especially the second time around. I think it is down to the flimsy plastic cap. What happens is I try to tighten it up, gently like you would do normally with these sort of products & the cap just undoes itself. Because of this I cannot actually take this serum on overnight travel as the product would just leak everywhere. Also as the cap does not tighten properly that must also mean more oxygen gets to the product then it should, which can't be good. I can say with all the confidence that I will never buy this product or any other L'Oréal products in similar packaging ever again! And no one else should! At least not until the problem is fixed!Eva K

A really sincere to the brief product. Makes my skin feel so fresh & light. Have used it faithfully since it arrived. If anyone has the chance to sample it, as I did then do so!!! It’s really worth a try. That was my introduction & & now contemplating some of the other products in the same range!! Always look forward to applying it!MissKathcart

I have normal but sensitive skin. I don’t like heavy products or fragranced skincare on my skin, especially for the fact that I live in a humid climate. This product is a gel and goes on silky smooth and leaves my skin feeling hydrated. A little bit spreads a long way. Highly recommend this product.KRAVE

I really like this a lot. It feels luxurious the light fragrance is fresh really nice. I’ve been using the Chanel line now for about 6 weeks. My skin at 52 is really looking nice. But I am dedicated to the regimen am AND pm. I think there was only 1 morning in the last 6 weeks that I did not do my regimen. My lines are almost in invisible now. My skin looks more bright my color has become more even. I have rosacea my redness has improved too!kim.b

This serum feels absolutely heavenly on your skin. Lightweight yet incredibly hydrating. My skin feels so soft! One of the top ingredients in the product is Butylene Glycol which is a humectant which is great for helping the skin retain moisture, so if you have dry skin you'll love the way your skin feels when you use this product. It also contains Glycerin, which is an excellent hydrator. I am buying a full size of the product next paycheck!danielle.a