
About this product
A lightweight hydrating essence designed to prep skin and enhance penetration of subsequent skincare products, formulated with glycerin and humectants.
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The Guru Index verdict
Mixed
~Mixed · 58%What the gurus are saying
The community splits sharply. Mad About Skin (sponsored reviews) consistently praises it as an underrated powerhouse that boosts the efficacy of other actives, especially for those optimizing their routines, and calls it excellent value. Skeptics (Dray, some takes from Ash and No BS Beauty) view it as unnecessary marketing hype around a basic glycerin-and-water formula that duplicates what serums already do. The middle ground acknowledges it hydrates and preps skin well but questions whether the penetration-enhancement claim justifies the extra step. All agree application matters: use hands or minimal cotton pad contact to avoid waste, and apply quickly before it dries.
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Full ingredients
Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Propanediol, Sodium Caproyl Prolinate, Glycogen, Gellan Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
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