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The INKEY List Hyaluronic Acid Serum for mature skin

The INKEY List Hyaluronic Acid Serum

High

  • HighNormal Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

One of the best moisturizers for mature skin.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with mature skin: fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.

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Lovi Assistant explains

  • Offers excellent hydration for your normal skin, as glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide significant moisturizing effects that support your wrinkles and fine lines.
  • Propanediol and butylene glycol further enhance humectant action, maintaining skin hydration without overwhelming it.
  • The safety profile is excellent due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components like glycerin and sodium hyaluronate.

How to apply

  • Use your moisturizer twice a day in your AM and PM routines. Apply it daily to help smooth fine lines.
  • Apply this product after your toner and serum, but before your SPF in the morning. Follow your cleanser and toner steps to keep your skin balanced.
  • Gently press a small amount into your face and neck. Avoid rubbing the skin too harshly to prevent extra tension.
  • Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help lock in extra moisture. Clean skin helps the product absorb much more evenly.
  • Avoid the sensitive eye area during application. Do a quick patch test before your very first use to stay safe.

People Say

★4.6Overall rating based on 6.0k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, users consistently praise this serum as a lightweight, non-sticky hydration booster that works well across all skin types, particularly for dehydrated or sensitive skin. The majority report visibly plumper and smoother skin, though a small subset of users experienced dryness when not sealing it correctly with a moisturizer or found the packaging difficult to keep clean.

Highlights

  • Affordable price Mostly Mentioned
    • “unbeatable value”
    • “budget friendly”
    • “great price for quality”
    • “cheap but effective”
  • Lightweight texture Mostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly”
    • “watery gel consistency”
    • “no tacky residue”
    • “better than The Ordinary”
  • Instant hydration Often Mentioned
    • “skin feels juicy”
    • “plumps fine lines”
    • “immediate relief for tightness”
    • “glass skin effect”
  • Layers well Often Mentioned
    • “no pilling under makeup”
    • “plays well with other serums”
    • “great base for foundation”
    • “mixes with vitamin C”
  • Gentle on skin Sometimes Noted
    • “no irritation”
    • “fragrance-free”
    • “soothed my redness”
    • “safe for acne-prone skin”
  • Messy packaging Sometimes Noted
    • “crusty cap”
    • “product dries in nozzle”
    • “leaks easily”
    • “hard to dispense”
  • Small bottle Sometimes Noted
    • “runs out quickly”
    • “finished in 3 weeks”
    • “wish it was bigger”
    • “tiny amount”
  • Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “gave me whiteheads”
    • “clogged pores”
    • “caused congestion”
    • “small bumps appeared”
  • Drying if misused Rarely Noted
    • “felt tight after”
    • “dried my face out”
    • “needs damp skin”
    • “must use moisturizer”
  • No results Rarely Noted
    • “did nothing”
    • “just like water”
    • “no difference noticed”
    • “average performance”

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Questions and answers

What makes The INKEY List Hyaluronic Acid Serum a great fit for mature skin?

This serum is a great fit because sodium hyaluronate and glycerin offer significant moisture to support your wrinkles and fine lines. Propanediol and butylene glycol help maintain this hydration without overwhelming your skin, while the gentle formula has an excellent safety profile.

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for mature skin?

Sodium hyaluronate and glycerin make this serum a great fit because they provide deep moisture to help smooth out fine lines and wrinkles. Propanediol and butylene glycol boost this hydration to keep mature skin plump without feeling heavy, while a gentle formula ensures a very safe experience.

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Hyaluronic Acid do for mature skin?

Hyaluronic acid helps mature skin by deeply boosting moisture, improving elasticity, and smoothing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Regular use keeps the skin looking plump and soft while supporting overall firmness and hydration.

Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011Skin Research and Technology, 2024

What does Glycerin do for mature skin?

Glycerin helps keep mature skin feeling soft and smooth by drawing moisture into the outer layer and locking it in. This daily hydration boost supports the skin barrier, keeping dry areas comfortable and protected against irritation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for mature skin?

This serum goes in the evening routine, as treatments with active ingredients are used then for simplicity and extra safety around sun exposure. It is applied after cleansing and toning, and right before your moisturizer.

Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?

Yes, you can use this serum with retinol by applying the serum first to give your skin a boost of hydration that helps keep it calm. Using a barrier-enhancing moisturizer along with your routine is unlikely to cause irritation and may make your skin more comfortable while using retinoids.

Cutis, 2006International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024

How often should I use this serum?

This serum fits well into an evening routine, where you can apply it daily after cleansing and toning. Daily use helps maintain hydration and supports your fine lines and wrinkles without overwhelming the skin.

Health Science Reports, 2021Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?

This serum is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for mature skin. It features soothing ingredients like glycerin and sodium hyaluronate with a very safe makeup that avoids harsh irritants.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Can I use this serum around the eyes or on my body?

Yes, you can use this serum around the eyes and on your body because its gentle formulation is well tolerated by delicate areas. Regular application helps smooth fine lines and keeps your skin deeply hydrated without irritation.

Polymers, 2023International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024

Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
  • Topical hyaluronic acid filler serum combined with Botulinum toxin type A lengthened the duration of the toxin's effect in reducing wrinkles compared to Botulinum toxin type A alone.

    Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
  • Topical application of 1,3-propanediol at various concentrations, alone or combined with butylene glycol and/or glycerol, increased skin hydration and reduced trans epidermal water loss in 30 healthy female subjects over an 8-hour period, with the 15% concentration and the addition of glycerol providing greater benefits.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024
  • Hyaluronic acid extracts are safe and efficacious products for skin repair when used in tissue regeneration alone or in combination with herbal or Western medicine.

    Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015
  • Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011
  • Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.

    Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022
  • Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.

    BMC Oral Health, 2019
  • The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
  • Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001
  • Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012
  • A mixture of propanediol, xylitol, and caprylic acid demonstrated in vitro antimicrobial activity against C. acnes and S. aureus, reduced 5-alpha reductase expression, and decreased skin oiliness, porphyrin, and inflammatory lesions in participants over 28 days.

    Molecules, 2021
  • Sustainable cosmetic products formulated with renewable PDO-based emulsifiers showed equivalent performance in sensory and moisturization evaluations compared to those formulated with petroleum-derived PEG-based emulsifiers.

    Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2017
  • A multi-modal methodology combining MALDI-MSI, in vivo RCM, echography, and histology revealed age-related decreases in extracellular matrix and epidermal-dermal junction proteins and undulation depth, while a blend of palmitoyl oligopeptide and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 improved subepidermal low-echogenic band thickness, density, and extracellular matrix structure compared to placebo.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2015
  • Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, acetyl hexapeptide-8, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-10 significantly increased type III collagen levels in human dermal fibroblasts following UV exposure, with their combination demonstrating a greater effect in vitro and enhancing type I, III, and IV collagen levels in ex vivo skin tissues compared to individual components.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2026

Ingredients

Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Vp Copolymer, Leuconostoc Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Carbomer, Sodium Lactate, Polysorbate 20, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Phenoxyethanol

Behind this fit score

Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

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