I Tried Three Hyaluronic Acids For My Oily/Combination Skin, Here's My Review
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I’m in my early thirties, which means I’m increasingly concerned about my skin – more specifically, my ageing skin. Against my better (feminist) judgement, I find myself suddenly envious of younger people – newborn babies in particular – for their wrinkle-free complexions. And it doesn’t help that some of my friends are starting to get botox.
But rather than turn to injections or sucking the life out of the young, I’d rather take a less invasive tack. Those in the know tell me my basic micellar-water-followed-by-generic-night-cream routine needs a shake up and that, if I’m going to add a step, it should be hyaluronic acid.
This much-hyped ingredient promises to hydrate, hydrate, hydrate – not only making your skin look plumper but supposedly reducing the appearance of fine lines. I’ve never thought of my oily-combination skin as particularly dry, but it has its moments. And while acid sounds terrifying, when I realise it hasn’t melted the glass of the bottles it comes in, I feel more confident.
I’ve spent a few months trying three different products to see how they measure up. Here’s how I got on.
Spenny: Drunk Elephant, B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum (50ml), Cult Beauty, £40
This one is easy to apply from the pump and I can follow up with my moisturiser straightaway, rather than having to wait for it to soak in – ideal for someone like me who is always running late. At night, it replaces my moisturiser completely, and it feels like plenty to keep my skin hydrated.
The product has quite a positive impact on my dull complexion, so much that a few people tell me my skin looks good, even without makeup. I’m not one to brag but one person even used the word “glowing” (no, I’m not pregnant). It also works as a...
