Aqua/Water/Eau, Propanediol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium Edta, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin The testing process itself was straightforward but comprehensive. We prepared by familiarizing ourselves with hyaluronic acid, reading and following the manufacturer’s recommended instructions, and performing a spot test to rule out any irritation or reaction. Hyaluronic acid is a great ingredient for dehydrated and tired-looking skin, but to be honest, everyone can benefit from adding this hydration-hero into their routine!

Skin Texture: We took detailed notes about what our skin texture was like before we used each serum, and recorded how the products interacted with our skin. Did the serum cause any irritation? Did it have a plumping effect or smooth lines and wrinkles? We also recorded how our skin texture changed after the eight-week testing period. It leaves a little residue behind on your hands. Also, while the serum has a subtle and pleasant scent, you’ll want to be mindful of the added fragrance if you have sensitve skin. This serum is a good choice if you’re looking for anti-aging benefits, says Dr. Yadav, since it contains a blend of peptides that promotes collagen production and provides a plumping effect. Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Glow Serum: It’s impossible to discuss products for dry skin without mentioning the Water Drench collection from Peter Thomas Roth. It gave our skin a nice glow and even improved some wrinkles, but we couldn’t tell a huge difference in the moisture levels of our skin. For a serum that’s supposed to increase moisture, we were surprised it didn’t live up to the hype, but it could work nicely for those looking for an anti-aging serum. Hyaluronic acid – once a new and exciting ingredient, but now so commonly used it’s almost mundane. Or is it?

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Hyaluronic acid is able to hold up to 1,000 times its molecular weight in water and is essentially a big ol’ drink for your skin. Think plumped up skin, faded fine lines and a healthier, rejuvenated glow, instantly. I’d literally bathe in this stuff if I could. The bad part is that I’m not actually joking. The serum promises softer, firmer skin, and we did experience those benefits. In fact, plumping was one of the biggest benefits we noticed. We saw a reduction in fine lines and wrinkles but an increase in fullness. After using this serum regularly, our skin looked healthier and more glowy.

Use With Other Skincare Products: If you use a topical medication prescribed by your dermatologist, it may come before any serums or moisturizers. In that case, you would apply a hyaluronic acid serum on top of it, Dr, Robinson explains, adding that this can also help alleviate sensitivity from prescription-strength ingredients like retinoids. Since hyaluronic acid’s whole gist is that it draws water into the skin, applying it to damp skin helps it do its job even better, Dr. Yadav adds. The most important step, Dr. Brauer says, is to seal it in with a moisturizer. This prevents the hyaluronic acid from escaping. I very much like Skinceuticals’ products and frequently recommend them to my patients,” Dr. Yadav says, adding that it’s bursting with hydrators. A 1.3% concentration of hyaluronic acid is perfect for boosting water content in the skin, while 10% proxylane assists in helping skin retain its moisture for plumper skin. It’s ideal for mature, aging skin, notes Dr. Robinson. At first the serum left our skin feeling a little tight, but after using it consistently our skin was smoother, brighter, and more hydrated. Hyaluronic acid is an active ingredient in skin care products that works by increasing hydration (water content) in the skin. More specifically, it’s a humectant, which means it retains moisture. There are many humectants to choose from, but hyaluronic acid is considered the gold standard for reducing dryness.

I honestly think that this product, along with most Hyaluronic Acid serums, is a good product for most skin types. There’s no doubt that HA is a huge benefit for dry and dehydrated skin types, but there’s no reason why you shouldn’t give it a go if you’re on the oilier side. It’s a light and non-greasy way to add some hydration to your skin—which might actually help to balance out oil production! I am very acne-prone and I haven’t had any problems with this product. Hyaluronic acid has so many amazing benefits for the skin. Due to its ability to bind moisture to the skin, it's great for keeping skin hydrated. In fact, it can hold up to 1000x its own weight in water! Higher molecular weight hyaluronic acid (one with a bigger size) provides a film-forming effect that helps to smoothen out skin surface texture and reduces the appearance of wrinkles. Lower molecular weight hyaluronic acid can penetrate further down into your dermis, providing deep and long-lasting moisturisation, helping to maintain skin hydration, elasticity and smoothness. Ingredients to Avoid: Anything to avoid? Aside from potential irritants or triggers, try not to layer multiple products containing hyaluronic acid. You only want one source of hyaluronic acid in your routine to avoid irritation from overexposure, Dr. Salyards says. Tip: For best results, use in conjunction with the full Hylaboost range, but this formula is also a great addition to any range for its smoothing and plumping benefits. With 1.5% hyaluronic acid as the only active ingredient, Kiehl’s Ultra Pure High-Potency 1.5% hyaluronic acid serum is a simple but targeted formula. “I like Kiehl's, and this product has a potent formulation of hyaluronic acid, which is great,” Dr. Salyards says. With 1.5% concentration, it’s right in the range our dermatologists recommend—0.5 to 2.0 percent.

Even active ingredients that don’t always mix well with others, such as vitamin C and retinol, play nicely with hyaluronic acid. You can use them in the same routine, and hyaluronic acid can even counterbalance any sensitivity or dryness caused by certain active ingredients. The Mad Hippie serum contains quite a few antioxidants along with hyaluronic acid to combine brightening and hydrating benefits.

Hydration: Each serum was rated based on how much it moisturized our skin, both in the short and long term. If the product made our skin feel at all dry or tight, we recorded how long these effects lasted and whether or not they were a one-time occurence. Panthenol – also known as Provitamin B5, a skin conditioning agent that provides long last and deep moisture. It also has skin-soothing properties and can reduce redness and irritation. your routine (as both should ideally be used in the evenings) alternate use between the two actives on different The antioxidant trio of vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid make this serum suitable for those with oily, acne-prone skin. Our editor with oily skin had never used hyaluronic acid before, but noticed the difference after using this serum for eight weeks. Despite being a hydration hero, hyaluronic acid doesn’t have to break the bank. There are so many affordable, lightweight serums available on the UK market, from The Ordinary to the newbie skincare line Q&A. Today, I’m going to be focusing on one of my budget HA faves; the Revolution Skincare 2% Hyaluronic Acid. I get through a bottle of this every other month (and no, that’s not from pouring it into my bath).