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Hyaluronic Acid recommendations please

48 replies

Golden0ldie · 15/03/2019 22:41

Not The Ordinary! I’m using it atm and hate it. Loathe how it leaves what I can only describe as a ‘film’ on my face and, by the time I add moisturiser and primer, foundation often pils. Ugh! Any suggestions for something different please?

Thanks.

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Juicyfrooty · 15/03/2019 22:44

I've been using indeed labs hydraluron and it sinks right in, Make up goes on nicely with it.

BearFoxBear · 15/03/2019 22:46

I hated it too. Nip+ Fab Dragons blood fix plumping serum is sooo much better.

Laquila · 15/03/2019 22:56

The Hado Labo one is meant to be very good. I think it’s marketed as a hyaluronic serum.

movinonup · 16/03/2019 00:31

Bravura London do an excellent one.

GirlRaisedInTheSouth · 16/03/2019 00:38

Samantha Sona do a lovely Vitamin C Serum with Kakadu Plum and something else. I don’t know if it has Hyaluronic Acid though.

Milomonster · 16/03/2019 08:55

Another vote for Hada Labo. My skin looks really hydrated under my moisturizer.

Myusernameismud · 16/03/2019 08:57

Oh don't say that! Is all the Ordinary stuff cack? Someone recommended me their moisturising factors for my ove sensitive skin which can't tolerate oils or silicones.

Babysharkdoodoodoodo · 16/03/2019 09:03

Hero project. Hyasoft, rebought after using the one in the M&S advent calendar. Lovely stuff and doesn't leave a film.

I got the Ordinary one in my look fantastic box and you have to only use the teeniest amount or, as you say, it leaves a film. And massage it in well. I won't be re-buying though.

ElspethFlashman · 16/03/2019 09:07

The Vichy 89 has no silicone so basically feels like you're putting water on your face.

I have been given the Ordinary one by two different people. Very kind, but yeah it's not my favourite. Definitely gloopier than I was expecting and I wouldn't purchase it myself. Even the other Vichy one that has a bit of silicone in it (Aqualia or something) is much lighter and more refreshing that the Ordinary one.

ElspethFlashman · 16/03/2019 09:09

Oh and the Ordinary moisturising factor is crap. The 30ml lasted me just 4 weeks and tbh it wasn't a very nourishing moisturiser at all. I was so underwhelmed.

RoseReally · 16/03/2019 09:10

Another vote for Hada Labo.

DollyPartonsBeard · 16/03/2019 09:18

Seconding the Hyasoft, I'm loving it. It seems to layer without bobbling and makes a big difference to my skin.

Backseatonthebus · 16/03/2019 09:26

Thank you for this thread OP, really useful. I use NIOD currently which am really pleased with, but interested in other brands. Which Hada Labo HA product would you all recommend for older, dry skin?

shinyNewPound · 16/03/2019 09:32

I think Hyaluronic acid in its purest form is gel like, so the ordinary one probably has a decent amount in compared to others that probably have a drop. I think glycerin might be more what you are after.

Palominoo · 16/03/2019 09:52

The Ordinary products are crap. I bought loads of their products and tried them over a period of time and they were all utterly useless.

I recommend Sr skincare instead which is also budget friendly prices but the products work.

www.sr-skincare.co.uk/pure-hyaluronic-acid-serum-30ml-105-p.asp

I like this one especially -

Hydraloe

www.sr-skincare.co.uk/hydraloe-30ml-769-p.asp

CutesyUserName · 16/03/2019 10:28

Another Hado Labo vote here. It can feel a little sticky, but that goes away once you put moisturiser or sunscreen on the top.

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Golden0ldie · 16/03/2019 10:29

Sorry, just getting back now. Thank you for all the recommendations which I shall Google in a sec. Does The Ordinary contain silicone? That might be why it doesn't suit my skin. Also, the poster who commented on the purest hyaluronic acid being gel form - that's interesting. After The Ordinary, I would have ruled out a gel but maybe without silicone it would be okay. I was using Guerlain Aqua Serum which contained hyaluronic and is lovely but just too expensive.

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Myusernameismud · 16/03/2019 10:48

No, the Ordinary hyaluronic acid is silicone free. Hence why I was going to give it a go, although I probably won't now!

BertBox · 16/03/2019 10:58

I'm on about my 5th lot of Nip&Fab, it makes a visible difference to me. Not sure about silicons though.
The Ordinary did absolutely nothing.

Milomonster · 16/03/2019 12:59

I recommended the HL one. Just picked up the Nip and Fab Dragon’s Blood one from TK Maxx for a fiver. Goes on beautifully under my moisturizer and foundation. Instant result. I used their glycolic pads first though (which contains HLA, if I’m not mistaken).
Go to your nearest TK Maxx as they might have some N&F - there were loads of products in the London one. Amazing prices.

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Golden0ldie · 16/03/2019 13:27

Thanks for clarifying that myusername. Am tempted by the Hyasoft as I can pick it up in Mark's but now that a few of you have mentioned it, I think I have tried a sample of the Dragons Bloid before and quite liked it. Can't get to a TK Maxx today but will keep an eye out elsewhere. Thanks all.

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JMAngel1 · 16/03/2019 13:54

I'm loving Loreal Hydra Genius.

suze28 · 16/03/2019 16:53

I'm a huge fan of Hada Labo Premium which is thicker than the other one (can't remember its name).

Winenotttea · 16/03/2019 19:23

I use NIOD which is watery and sinks in really quickly with no stickiness or residue.

ScrambledSmegs · 16/03/2019 19:44

I don't get on with Hada Labo. Not sure why but it breaks me out terribly. I used Hyalimide Sensitive Fix till recently which contains hyaluronic acid but it's ££. So now I'm going to give Garden Of Wisdom a go. Tiny bottle though, hope it's not too thick.