intensive hyaluronic acid serum reviews
This is basically for the average consumer who knows nothing and honestly it’s a shame. They are producing a product, like you said, that needs to be kept from light so why put it in a clear bottle? A lot of people keep their skincare out in the open. I guess I’m just getting tired of cosmetic companies being deceptive. Like the mascara adds that, in tiny print, say they are using lash inserts. Let’s face it, this product is marketed towards the average consumer who sees it in the grocery store and thinks, It costs $30 so it must work! I just hate the deceptiveness to all of it…
L’Oreal Derm Intensives 1.5% Hyaluronic Acid Serum Review & Swatches
L’Oreal Revitalift Derm Intensives Hyaluronic Acid Serum ($29.99) is a new facial serum that promises to plump skin while restoring bounce and helping it to retain more moisture. Hyaluronic Acid has become the crème de la crème ingredient in most skincare for the past five or so years. It’s a popular ingredient that aids in keeping skin looking youthful not to mention it also allows aging skin to retain a good deal of moisture which gives the complexion a more youthful, smoother look.
It’s an ingredient that’s heavily featured in my own daily night routine as I really do feel like it keeps my drier skin much more hydrated and moist. And I do hope, as the years past, it’ll also keep my skin looking smooth and youthful.
I was happy to see L’Oreal embracing it in such a major way but also, had some concerns since L’Oreal is notorious for introducing what I call, “great skincare ideas” but proceeding to ruin them with crappy ingredients like heavy fragrances and alcohol. I’m happy to report L’Oreal Revitalift Derm Intensives Hyaluronic Acid Serum actually has zero fragrance. I feel like I said that in a crowded room of people and suddenly everything got quiet and a pin could be heard dropping to the floor. Yes, zero fragrance. Who knew that was even possible? L’Oreal is very, very, very fond of putting a good deal of fragrance in their skincare! I think it’s great they finally got the notice that many people don’t like nor want it in their skincare. I can’t say I mind fragrance, I find it adds to my skincare experience! It makes me feel dare I say, feel fancy? However, I also realize fragrance can also be potentially damaging to my skin as well. So, it is nice to see they left it out of this launch.
Actually, they left a lot out. The ingredients here are fairly basic. There’s no alcohol, no fragrance, not a ton of unnecessary fillers, it’s fairly simple and to the point but sadly, not exactly an ideal pick.
First off, it does depend heavily on both water and glycerine as the main ingredients. Those are the first two ingredients followed by Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid and after that Sodium Hyaluronate aka Hyaluronic Acid. They probably would have really killed it if Hyaluronic Acid followed right after the water and glycerin but sadly the addition of HEPES may or may not be an issue. I’m not a chemist, I am ever learning about skincare and understanding it. According to Beautypedia, although not tested, HEPES actually causes free radical damage in the presence of oxygen which sort of blew my kind. The point is to protect my skin against free radical damage not actually wear a product that will aid in creating it. It actually acts as pH and considering it is third on the list of ingredients that’s an awful lot inside this serum to take a chance on my skin. The question is, am I doing more harm or good when using this? As I said, no studies have been performed but why risk it when I have a slew of other skincare that contains Hyaluronic Acid minus anything that might cause free radical damage?
That being said, I still tested this out and thankfully enough I didn’t love it so much that I felt robbed not using it due to the addition of HEPES. The formula is just not that great and isn’t exactly my ideal Hyaluronic Acid experience.
Here’s the thing.
This actually a truer form of Hyaluronic Acid which means you’ll be getting that weird, tacky, dry feeling that Hyaluronic Acid is known for. I hate that. When I started using Hyaluronic Acid I was sorely disappointed how weird, tacky, and dry my skin felt after application. It’s actually a pretty standard feeling with serums that have a high level of Hyaluronic Acid but being as dry as I am it isn’t always a pleasant one. I have since learned there are a number of fantastic products out there that don’t give me that weird tacky dry feeling but sometimes you will still run across products that have this type of set.
It’s weird because initial application is great. This has a light water gel texture that absorbs very easily into my skin however, after a few minutes my skin feels very tight and a bit tacky. I’d call it a dry feeling. I had this same reaction when I used Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Serum.
Anyway, I did carry on testing this for four weeks and thus far I can’t say I’ve noticed any visible changes in my skin. But changes could take years when it comes to skincare. I might wake up in twenty years and say thank god I used L’Oreal Revitalift Derm Intensives Hyaluronic Acid Facial Serum daily because I still look 19. I will say I had no averse reactions to it but I didn’t feel terribly hydrated or like my skin was retaining more moisture. I was hoping that my skin would appear brighter and less dull due to the addition of such a large helping of Hyaluronic Acid but I still felt fairly dry. I get better results from using my beloved Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Hyaluronic Acid Lotion and Cosrx Hyaluronic Acid Hydra Power Essence in regards to hydration and moisture retention.
I think the packaging is also a problem. The serum is housed in a beautiful 1 oz clear glass dropper bottle which is vanity worthy however, the clear bottle won’t keep light from spoiling the contents. You’ll want to make sure to keep it in a dark area.
I think L’Oreal really has something here. The lack of fillers like mineral oil and fragrance is a step in the right direction. I just think they missed the mark in a few areas such as packaging and potential harmful ingredients. I like where L’Oreal is going lately with their skincare and I hope they perfect their drugstore line soon.
L’Oreal Revitalift Derm Intensives Hyaluronic Acid Serum has potential but didn’t quite meet the mark.
Have you tried it?
Although it’s called an “acid,” don’t let the name fool you. Hyaluronic acid is not an exfoliator like salicylic or glycolic acid. Rather, it’s a kind of carbohydrate produced naturally by the body.
What is hyaluronic acid?
Hyaluronic acid is a substance produced naturally by the skin. It’s a humectant, which means it can absorb and retain water — kind of like a molecular sponge.
“It gives a lot of support and structure to the skin,” Dr. Ted Lain, chief medical officer at Sanova Dermatology in Austin, Texas, previously told TODAY Style. “It brings in moisture, so it’s responsible for a lot of the water content of the skin as well.”
In fact, hyaluronic acid can absorb and retain up to 1,000 times its weight in water, making it a powerful hydrator, according to Dr. Charisse Dolitsky, a dermatologist with the Schweiger Dermatology Group in Long Island, New York.
Hyaluronic acid can also plump the skin alongside its hydrating effects, which can improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles to leave the skin looking healthy and refreshed, explained New York City-based dermatologist Dr. Marisa Garshick.
Although the body produces hyaluronic acid naturally, the skin is less able to produce it as we age, making it more common for the skin to get drier over the years.
People often use serums or moisturizers containing hyaluronic acid to get a little extra hydrating boost. (The hyaluronic acid in skin care products is a synthetic version of the compound made in a lab.) It also has uses beyond a surface-level topical, including some medical uses like helping with joint issues and healing wounds.
“As a dermatologist, I use this type of product as a dermal filler when I inject it into the skin to help with fine lines and wrinkles as well as to volumize the face,” dermatologist Dr. Dendy Engelman told Shop TODAY.
Used in the mornings, the serum instantly plumps up my complexion, so fine lines look less obvious, and my skin looks and feels calmer. At night, I slather on plenty, and upon waking, I’ve noticed my skin looks smoother and brighter. When it came to my more stubborn forehead lines, I got the best results when using this serum after exfoliating or using my dermaroller (which I do two to three times per week). Exfoliating lifts away dead skin that can act like a roadblock, preventing your skin care from getting where it needs to, while dermarolling creates tiny, imperceptible holes in the top layer of the skin, so your products can funnel their way inside.
The Results
Used in the mornings, the serum instantly plumps up my complexion, so fine lines look less obvious, and my skin looks and feels calmer. At night, I slather on plenty, and upon waking, I’ve noticed my skin looks smoother and brighter. When it came to my more stubborn forehead lines, I got the best results when using this serum after exfoliating or using my dermaroller (which I do two to three times per week). Exfoliating lifts away dead skin that can act like a roadblock, preventing your skin care from getting where it needs to, while dermarolling creates tiny, imperceptible holes in the top layer of the skin, so your products can funnel their way inside.
Hydrated skin is generally smoother, brighter, and less spot prone, and while you might not have a dry skin type, everyone is prone to dehydration caused by all manner of things like central heating, late nights, and even stress, so factoring a hyaluronic acid into your routine as a little extra security blanket against dehydration is no bad thing.
pH: 5.5
Hyaluronic Intensive
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Plumped and hydrated! After pregnancy my skin was left dry and looking not so nourished. My best friend let me use her’s and I was hooked. I bought my own bottle and now my skin feels plumped and so hydrated. Now I can’t go a day without it. I use it day and night.!” Veronica B. , Lotus Moon customer
Skin Types: All – Sensitive – Mature
pH: 5.5
Features: plant-based, vegan
- DESCRIPTION
- RITUAL
- INGREDIENTS
Our Hyaluronic Intensive is all that, and then some! It is power packed with the important skin ingredients of hyaluronic acid, DMAE, vitamin A, B, C and E, CoQ10 and Alpha Lipoic Acid along with certified organic multi-fruits extracts and the wonder oil meadowfoam.
We call this the Antioxidant Bootcamp for the skin!
What makes this so great is that it is literally overflowing with powerful antioxidants, which is important in helping to reduce and prevent damage from free radicals. It works on so many levels.
The perfect antioxidant solution for the skin support you need!
WHY YOUR SKIN WILL LOVE IT:
Vitamin C Ester is well known and long documented antioxidant that protects the surface of the skin from free radicals that can damage the skin.
Alpha Lipoic Acid is one of the most powerful of antioxidants. It is able to benefit both the water and lipid portions of the skin. It helps repair skin cells, slow damage, and reduce wrinkle formation. It can enhance the function of other antioxidants.
CoQ10 helps to protect skin from oxidative stress. All of these ingredients work as a synergetic blend to nourish the skin.
Niacinamide is the biologically active form of niacin, Vitamin B3. Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) increases the rate of skin exfoliation and increases moisture barrier repair.
Pro-Vitamin B5 (dl-Panthenol) a humectant effective at counteracting the dryness that occurs in aging skin and increases the moisture retention capacity of the skin which allows dry skin to stay supple and elastic longer. Niacinamide and Panthenol improve the condition of the skin’s moisture barrier, a function considered by dermatologists as critical to healthy skin.
Apply a small amount to face and neck every morning and evening.
Use sparingly, a little goes a long way.
Rosa damascena (Rose) Distillate, ORGANIC Aloe barbadensis Juice, Glycerin, Dimethylaminoethanol (DMAE), Brassica Glycerides, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Alcohol, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Vaccinium Myrtillus (ORGANIC Bilberry) Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (ORGANIC Sugar Cane) Extract, Acer Saccharinum (ORGANIC Sugar Maple) Extract, Citrus Auranium Dulcis (ORGANIC Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Medica Limonum (ORGANIC Lemon) Extract, Vaccinium macrocarpon (ORGANIC Cranberry) Extract, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid), Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Ester), CoQ10, Beta Carotene (Pro Vitamin A), Alpha Lipoic Acid (DL- Thioctic Acid), d-Calcium Pantothenate (Panthenol Vitamin B5), Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Daucus Carota (Carrot) Oil, Lecithin, Xanthan Gum (Polysaccharide gum), Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Citric Acid.
Skin type: Suitable for all skin types
Intensive hydrating serum
Hydrated on the inside, radiant on the outside. A lightweight, calming serum with deeply moisturizing ingredients to plump and soothe tired-looking skin.
Boosts the skin’s natural moisture levels, providing quick, effective hydration lasting for up to 72 hours after application.
Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, helping recharge dull, tired-looking skin and offering a plumping effect.
Intensely moisturizes and calms skin, while helping to reduce the feeling of dryness associated with dehydration.
We spoke with Dr. Dendy Engelman, board-certified dermatologic surgeon and celebrity dermatologist, to help us better understand what hyaluronic acid really is. At a technical level, “hyaluronic acid is a carbohydrate naturally occurring throughout the body,” she says. “Hyaluronic acid is found in all bones, connective tissue, cartilage and hair follicles. It cushions joints absorbing shock, keeping friction low and joints healthy.”
Here are the best hyaluronic acid serums in 2020:
- Best hyaluronic acid serum overall: SkinCeuticals Hyaluronic Acid Intensifier
- Best hyaluronic acid serum under $10: The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5
- Best hyaluronic acid serum for beginners: Glossier Super Bounce
- Best clean hyaluronic acid serum: Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum
- Best hyaluronic acid serum for super dry skin: Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Serum
Updated 2/21/2020 by Remi Rosmarin: Updated the intro after speaking with dermatologist Dr. Dendy Engelman. We are currently testing and researching other new options for consideration.