Our Favorite Hyaluronic Acid Serums, Reviewed

In the game of getting hydrated and dewy skin, hyaluronic acid is a valued player. It’s on defense against dry patches, amps up hydration and is a great addition to most people’s line-up. While the skin has natural stores of hyaluronic acid, its levels start to decrease with age. To avoid missing out on moisture, add a hyaluronic acid serum to your skin-care routine. Ahead, find our favorite hyaluronic acid serums (and our honest reviews of each) that will give your skin a boost of  much-needed hydration. 

SkinCeuticals Hyaluronic Acid Intensifier  

This hyaluronic acid product was an automatic addition to the list of serums we wanted to try. Its formula contains pure hyaluronic acid, proxylane and botanical extracts, which together hydrate both the surface layer of the skin, improve the appearance of fine lines and increase hyaluronic acid levels by 30 percent. When we first used this serum, the texture surprised us; it was thicker and had a heavier viscosity than expected. But after pressing it in to our skin, the product felt weightless. We incorporated this into both our morning and nighttime routine for around two months. Lo and behold, this serum definitely measures up to the buzz surrounding it. Our faces appeared plumper, healthier and looked more youthful than pre-use. 

La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Hyaluronic Acid Serum 

Our skin and winter have a not-so-great relationship. The dry air and cold temperatures tend to wreak havoc on our complexion and leave dry patches in their wake. Thankfully, the La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Hyaluronic Acid Serum was able to give us an extra boost of hydration and get us through the chilly season. Hyaluronic acid can carry 1,000 times its weight in water, so using a few drops morning and night is a great way to increase moisture. This serum amps up its effectiveness by including B5, an ingredient that helps repair the skin’s moisture barrier and promote long-lasting hydration. We definitely noticed a difference in our texture after incorporating this HA serum into our routine. It’s confirmed, you should add this to your winter skin-care routine. 

CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum 

One of our main concerns when adding a new serum to our skin-care routine is how it will wear throughout the day. Will it pill under makeup? Will it dry us out in the long-run? Is it a solution-driven product or just a short-lived fixed? We’re happy to report that after giving the CeraVe Hyaluronic Acid Serum a go, we’re thrilled with the results. The texture is gel-like but extremely hydrating so we felt comfortable using it as either a replacement for our moisturizer or as an additional step in our routine. With three ceramides and vitamin B5 in the formula, the serum helps to restore skin and promote a healthy moisture barrier. Plus, the product has MVE patented technology, so it continues to release moisture for 24 hours rather than providing short-lived relief post-application. 

Vichy Minéral 89 Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum and Daily Face Moisturizer 

With everything from face masks to rich creams, we’re in no shortage of hydrating skin-care products this winter. That being said, out of all of the products we’ve tested this season, the Vichy Minéral 89 Face Moisturizer is one of our favorites for combatting tight, itchy and dry skin. With Vichy Mineralizing Thermal Water and hyaluronic acid, this lightweight moisturizer helps to protect our skin from aggressive environmental factors like pollution, harsh weather and stress. We used this serum as the first step in our routine post-cleanser, and while it can be used in place of a normal moisturizer, we layered it underneath given the weather. After a few weeks, our fine lines we’re visibly plumped and our skin felt hydrated, smooth and soft. It’s an automatic add to cart, if you ask us. 

L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Derm Intensives 1.5% Hyaluronic Acid Serum

With the holiday season (i.e., gifting season) in full swing, our pockets are certainly not up to splurging on skin care. But, don’t let that stop you from adding a hyaluronic acid serum to your skin-care stash. You can pick up this L’Oréal Paris serum at the drugstore for a super reasonable price ($29.99 MSRP). It’s lightweight, fast-absorbing and effective. We put the product to the test and were seriously impressed. Within just one week, our skin felt brighter and our fine lines and wrinkles were less noticeable. Plus, it’s fragrance-, paraben- and dye-free, so it’s perfect for anyone with sensitive skin. The final verdict? If anti-aging is a concern, this is a must-have skin-care serum. 

Dr. Dennis Gross Hyaluronic Marine Hydration Booster 

A beauty editor’s skin-care routine can be  pretty lengthy (to say the least). That being said, the Dr. Dennis Gross Hyaluronic Marine Hydration Booster may be the product that gets us to simplify our multi-step process. The serum targets a handful of concerns, given its impressive roster of ingredients. Hyaluronic acid and watermelon deliver moisture and boost radiance, copper and zinc PCA boost collagen, and lactic and glycolic acids refine texture and smooth skin. The serum looked great on paper, and upon trying it, the results didn’t disappoint either. After just a few uses, we saw a noticeable change in the plumpness, luminosity and suppleness of our skin. 

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