CeraVe Hyaluronic Acid Serum

There were some things I liked about this product but overall I found it wasn't as hydrating as I'd hoped. The packaging is excellent, really easy to use and get the product out, and it's a nice size, not too unweildy. It pumps a nice amount out, and keeps light and air out of the tube really well. I also loved how gentle it was on the skin, with no reactions or uncomfortable feeling (my skin is quite sensitive). It was a bit like giving my skin a nice gentle moisturiser. However, the downside for me was I just felt it wasn't as hydrating as I hoped it would be. After consistent use, I didnt see a huge improvement in dryness which I was hoping for. However it certainly didn't dry my skin out or anything, but it felt more like a simple moisturiser rather than what I'd consider a potent serum.

Thanks BR for sending this product to trial!

I have dry to normal skin, and use a serum morning and night.

I was quite surprised when I received this product how small the bottle was (30ml), which is a standard sized serum bottle...BUT this product isn't, in my opinion, like any serum I've used before. The serum is not thin/runny like other serums, it is more like a thick soft cream. It felt like I was putting on two moisturisers, as opposed to a serum then moisturiser..this is like a barrier cream I guess (the packaging uses the words "reinforce the protective skin barrier").

However I did find this product does absorb within a minute or two like other serums. I found one full push down of the pump gives me the right amount of coverage for my face, half a pump wasn't enough, pump & a bit was too much. The product is non-scented which is great for people who don't like scented products but in my opinion it did have an ever so slight smell..like a medical smell (if ya know what I mean).

The bottle is solid plastic, it feels very travel friendly and would have no issues if you dropped it. It's slightly annoying I can't see the product inside so I have no idea how much product I've used and when I need to think about buying a new serum. It seems like this product wouldn't last long given how much product I need to use.

In terms of results, unfortunately I haven't noticed any difference to my skin other then feeling smooth straight after application. I always felt like I needed to apply a more hydrating moisturiser after, this serum didn't really give me any hydration.