How Can You Tell That Hyaluronic Acid Is Working?

Here's the best thing about hyaluronic acid: you don't have to wait weeks to find out if it's working. Nature's moisture magnet, it can hold up to 1,000 times its own weight in water, and you'll feel it flooding your skin with moisture from the very first drop. The first sign is instant: your skin feels softer, smoother and more comfortable straight after applying it. Within a week, skin feels less tight after cleansing and make-up sits more smoothly, and over 2–4 weeks of using it morning and night, skin looks plumper and dewier, with fine lines caused by dryness looking softer. Here's exactly what to look for, and what to do if you're not seeing results.

Not seeing results? 5 reasons your hyaluronic acid might not be working

You're applying it to completely dry skin

Hyaluronic acid works best with a little water to hold on to. Apply it straight after cleansing, while your skin is still slightly damp.

You're skipping moisturiser

Hyaluronic acid draws moisture in; a moisturiser seals it there. Follow with our Pure Radiance Face Cream or Men's Daily Moisturiser.

You're not using it often enough

For plumper, dewier skin, use it every morning and every night, not just now and then.

You're using too much

A few drops is plenty. Any extra can feel tacky and won't work any harder.

Your serum isn't up to the job

If it feels sticky, sits on the surface or makes no difference after a few weeks, the formula may be letting you down. Here's what to look for below.

How to tell if your hyaluronic acid serum is good quality

With so many hyaluronic acid serums out there, here's what separates one that really works from one that doesn't:

Ingredients that work as a team. Great skincare isn't about one hero ingredient. Every ingredient in ours has a purpose: botanical hyaluronic acid to hydrate, organic aloe vera to soothe, glycerol to hold on to moisture, and vitamins C and E for antioxidant protection.

A lightweight, non-sticky texture. A good serum sinks in fast. We deliberately made ours light, non-greasy and non-comedogenic, because great skincare shouldn't just coat your skin, it should become part of it.

Real reviews. Our serum is rated 4.5 out of 5 by our customers: "Fantastic and nourishing for the skin. My skin feels smoother, the texture and elasticity have improved."

A guarantee. We're so confident you'll feel the difference that our Hyaluronic Acid Serum is backed by our 60-day money-back guarantee. It's £14.95 and made by us since 2014. Want the complete routine? Our women's and men's Hydrating Skincare Sets pair the serum with our moisturiser, and our 3 Serum Set adds vitamin C and retinol for £34.95, saving you £9.90.