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Hyaluronic Acid Water Essence.

Mists & Essences

About this product

A hyaluronic acid-enriched essence designed to hydrate skin and improve moisture levels.

Full ingredients

Water, Methylpropanediol, Polyglycerin-3, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Betaine, Xanthan Gum, Trehalose, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Sodium PCA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Tromethamine, Polyquaternium-51, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Beta-Glucan, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Pteris Multifida Extract, Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Leaf Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ascorbyl Propyl Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil

Guru Score

75%

Yay

Early verdict · Few reviews so far

2Gurus

1Yay

1Mixed

0Nay

What they liked

Fast absorbing
Lightweight texture

What they flagged

Sticky initially
Leaves a film
Better suited to dry skin

What the gurus are saying

This essence is notably thicker than similar products, leaving a light film on skin, a texture that tends to appeal more to those with dry skin. The hyaluronic acid absorbs well without drying or irritating, though. Experts find it works better for dry skin than oily overall, but it has also worked beautifully for those with oily skin seeking hydration help.

Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take February 2024

Best for

Dry skin

Type

Mists & EssencesLiquid

Key actives

Vitamin C Niacinamide Hyaluronic acidVitamin E

Formula notes

Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

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What the gurus are saying.

Every take we've logged from this product's reviews across YouTube. Click any row to watch the moment they said it.

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Dr. Jenny Liu

321k subs

✓Mixed

"This serum is a little bit thicker in viscosity compared to other ones, so when you apply it the first thing I noticed [...] is it's a little more sticky. It's still fairly lightweight and fast absorbing, but once it's absorbed it does leave a little bit of a film on your skin. For some people they really like that, for others maybe not as much. [...] If you have really dry skin I think this Essence, because of the viscosity and just being a little bit thicker in texture, you may enjoy it more versus if you have really oily skin but want something to help reduce dehydration."

Cassandra Bankson

2.46M subs

✓Yay

"This is their first hyaluronic acid product that I ever tried, the Hyaluronic Acid Water Essence. This is a tried and true. I've gone through so many of these, but this was my first product from the brand. And the way that the hyaluronic acid absorbed and didn't dry out my skin, didn't irritate it, worked well with my oily skin production, was absolutely phenomenal."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Niacinamide

Niacinamide has evidence behind it for redness, uneven tone and supporting the skin barrier, and it is usually well tolerated even by skin that reacts to most things.

Source: DermNet

Humectants and emollients

Ingredients like these draw water into the surface layers and slow how fast it leaves. The evidence is for comfort, softness and hydration rather than for changing the structure of the skin.

Source: DermNet

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is an antioxidant, and it is often in a formula to keep the other ingredients stable rather than as the active itself. It pairs well with vitamin C, though on its own the evidence for visible change is limited.

Source: NIH, National Library of Medicine

Frequently asked.

What is Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Water Essence?

A hyaluronic acid-enriched essence designed to hydrate skin and improve moisture levels.

Is Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Water Essence worth it?

Mostly yes. 1 of the 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 75%.

What is Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Water Essence's Guru Score?

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Water Essence holds a Guru Score of 75%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.

Who is Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Water Essence best for?

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Water Essence is generally suited to dry skin.