The best hyaluronic acid serums, creams and treatments
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The SPF
La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Aquagel SPF30
The SPF
La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Aquagel SPF30
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Credit: BootsThis member of La Roche-Posay's Hyalu family has an especially interesting formulation, combining the humectant benefits of hyaluronic acid with broad-spectrum SPF and protective antioxidants.
It's a milky water-gel hybrid that feels cooling on skin, and acts as a multitasking day treatment for all skin types (although the sensitive and acne-prone should snap it straight up).
The sensory treat
Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Sleeping Mask
The sensory treat
Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Sleeping Mask
It's true that most hyaluronic-acid based products are marketed from a clinical, fun-free angle, but if you prefer your skincare to have sensorial appeal, there are options on the table. Our top recommendation would be this intensive overnight mask from Fresh: the brand that does rose-based skincare better than anyone else.
The dual-phase product combines a humectant gel formula (rich in damask rose extracts and hyaluronic acid) alongside an emollient cream with which to lock in all the moisture.
The collagen booster
Medik8 Liquid Peptides™
The collagen booster
Medik8 Liquid Peptides™
There is a classic hyaluronic acid serum in Medik8's line-up (the Hydr8 B5), but we think this supercharged option works harder. It contains low-weight HA alongside several high-performing peptides, all of which boost the skin's own collagen production.
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The redness reliever
SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Essence Mist
The redness reliever
SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Essence Mist
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If you're got sensitive skin, you've likely come across SkinCeuticals' relied-upon Phyto Corrective collection before. (The original Phyto Corrective Gel can bring down redness like no other.)
Now, there's a soothing face mist to add to your anti-inflammatory line-up. More than a simple refreshing spritz, this thoughtfully formulated product combines hyaluronic acid with calming botanicals: think rosemary and cucumber. It'll take the heat out of reactive skin, bring down inflammation, and rehydrate your barrier. Use it both immediately after cleansing and throughout the day.
The intensive mask
111 Skin Molecular Hydration Mask
The intensive mask
111 Skin Molecular Hydration Mask
They might get eclipsed by those social-media dominating sheet masks, but 111 Skin's leave-on treatments shouldn't be slept on.
There's one for every skin concern, from breakouts to dullness, but for a dose of mega hydration, this one is the winner. Multiple-weight hyaluronic acid leads a line-up of moisture-grabbing humectants, while vitamin C is working in the background to brighten and protect. Apply it overnight to wake up with the juiciest complexion.
The eye treatment
L'Oréal Paris Hyaluronic Acid Eye Serum
The eye treatment
L'Oréal Paris Hyaluronic Acid Eye Serum
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A watery eye serum is ideal for anyone who finds creams too heavy (or is prone to milia). This brilliantly priced option contains a high concentration of hyaluronic acid, yet is lightweight enough to sink straight into delicate skin, leaving behind no sticky residue.
The rollerball applicator is a welcome addition on tired and puffy eyes, while the cooling texture will leave you feeling refreshed.
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The cult investment
Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum
The cult investment
Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum
Yes, this one's a weightier investment than most, but Dr. Barbara Sturm's cult Hyaluronic Serum is a facialist favourite for good reason.
With a texture only slightly thicker than water, the formula absorbs instantly, delivering visible results as well as longer-term hydration benefits. Dr. Sturm's entire ethos is focused on reducing inflammation in the skin, so you know this serum will be calming and fortifying on all skin types.
To get the most out of it, apply to still-damp skin after cleansing, then seal in the moisture-boosting benefits with an occlusive cream or face oil.
The smart self-tanner
Tan-Luxe Super Glow Hyaluronic Self Tan Serum
The smart self-tanner
Tan-Luxe Super Glow Hyaluronic Self Tan Serum
Even the most tan-averse should pay attention to this one: Tan-Luxe’s smart serum is essentially a quenching hyaluronic serum with a drop of gentle fake tan.
Massage a few drops directly onto your skin before your night cream to wake up with a bright, even bronze – and plumper cheeks. There's now an SPF 30 iteration for daytime too.
The affordable serum
CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum
The affordable serum
CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Hyaluronic acid serums don't need to be expensive to be effective. Cerave's affordable option won't solve your every skin concern, but it is a great hydrator that can be massaged in with abandon.
If you're oily, acne-prone or in any way nervous about introducing new products into your regime, try this one.
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The entry-level hydrator
Vichy Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Serum
The entry-level hydrator
Vichy Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Serum
This is a great daily hyaluronic acid serum for anyone who simply wants to boost moisture content and keep reaction-prone skin calm and content.
The minimal ingredients list is boosted with the brand's signature spring water, which is rich in fortifying minerals, and glycerin to amplify the humectant properties.
Anyone especially prone to redness or acne should try the Probiotic Fractions version, which is supercharged with niacinamide and probiotics.
The all-rounder
Sarah Chapman Skinesis Intense Hydrating Booster
The all-rounder
Sarah Chapman Skinesis Intense Hydrating Booster
From facialist Sarah Champan's beloved namesake brand, this hyaluronic-powered serum works brilliantly to plump and smooth dry, dehydrated skin. The rosewater base delivers soothing benefits (and a lovely scent), while the hyaluronic acid is cocktailed with barrier-boosting prebiotics to keep your complexion calm and balanced.
The body treatment
Necessaire The Body Retinol
The body treatment
Necessaire The Body Retinol
If you're diligent with a multi-step facial skincare routine but neglecting anything further south, you're really missing a trick. Necessaire's potent body treatment contains three hero ingredients – retinol, alpha-hydroxy-acids and hyaluronic acid – to resurface and rehydrate beyond the neckline. Expect a brighter décolletage, softer elbows, and even a reduction in body breakouts and stretch marks.
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The make-up perfector
REN Perfect Canvas Smooth, Prep & Plump Essence
The make-up perfector
REN Perfect Canvas Smooth, Prep & Plump Essence
Much more than a simple hydrator, REN's refreshingly light serum works to hydrate, soothe and strengthen skin with regular use. Hyaluronic acid is partnered with another power humectant, polyglutamic acid, while fermented extracts feed the skin's microbiome.
It's a great one to apply before make-up, and the 100ml bottle will last for months, so you can slather it on with abandon.
The pre-party mask
Decree SOS Revitalising Mask
The pre-party mask
Decree SOS Revitalising Mask
One to save for special occasions, Decree's sheet mask truly delivers when it comes to an instant glow. The 100 per cent coconut-fibre mask is soaked in a combination of hyaluronic acid, pore-refining niacinamide, brightening liquorice root and calming rosewater. Apply to dry skin and relax for at-least 15 minutes to ensure maximum results.
What's more, this is perhaps the most plant-conscious sheet mask out there, combining a biodegradable mask with coconut-derived paper packaging.
Tula 24-7 Ultra Hydration Serum
Tula 24-7 Ultra Hydration Serum
Already a beloved mainstay in the States, Tula is fast gaining recognition on home soil for its skin-nurturing probiotic formulas. The best introduction to the brand, this day and night serum is a powerful cocktail of pre and probiotics, hyaluronic acid, and polyglutamic acid (which exfoliates while simultaneously boosting moisture retention).
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The advanced serum
Révive Moisturizing Renewal Hydrogel
The advanced serum
Révive Moisturizing Renewal Hydrogel
Révive's hydrating serum is a saviour for skin that's feeling dry, dehydrated or even a little flaky (perhaps from all that mask-wearing). It employs four different weights of hyaluronic acid for multi-level hydration, as well as a soothing cocktail of aloe vera, cucumber and chamomile to bring down any irritation. Skin-identical proteins feed the skin barrier, while lavender oil calms and soothes. It's gentle, yet highly effective.
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