Ectoin Hydro-Barrier Serum.

"When I first applied The Inkey List Ectoin Hydro-Barrier Serum, I thought where's the hydration, no instant plumping, no dewy glow. It has the texture of a light lotion with an opaque white color, and I could barely notice any scent, only sometimes a faint whiff of something a little plasticky, though that isn't noticeable after application. The product doesn't offer any instant hydration, it spreads with ease and leaves the skin feeling soft and velvety, but if my skin was particularly dehydrated that day I still felt tightness, no instant relief. The main ingredient is Ectoin at 2 percent, which isn't hydrating in itself but is a film former and stabilizer that prevents transepidermal water loss and soothes the skin, alongside several molecular weights of Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin, Panthenol, Colloidal Oatmeal, Ceramides, Phytosphingosine and Cholesterol. As this formula isn't occlusive in the slightest, I would without hesitation recommend it for people suffering from acne, especially as Ectoin seems to have a preventing effect on retained irritation in those using prescription retinoids. I have used it consistently over several weeks without it triggering any breakouts, but of course each skin reacts differently. I really wouldn't call it hydrating, at least not in terms of an immediate effect, but while it wasn't great at targeting dehydration immediately, it worked amazing over the course of a few days in making my skin less prone to dehydration. I took it on a one week trip to the mountains in the snow where being outdoors exposed to cold winds and dry air can lead to dryness and irritation when paired with my Tretinoin, and this formula really helped keep my skin happy throughout the whole trip. For me it is a great product to use during winter, and if your skin is prone to dehydration, you might feel the same way."