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The best hyaluronic acid serums
Hyaluronic acid is the quiet workhorse of hydration: it holds water in the skin for a plumper, smoother look. The catch is that it works best on damp skin and sealed with a moisturiser, or in a dry climate it can pull the wrong way.
Here are the ones worth buying, from budget to barrier-repair. Apply to slightly damp skin, then moisturiser on top. Prices route to whichever store ships to you.
Picked on formula, texture and value. A good hyaluronic acid serum shouldn't cost a fortune, and most of these don't. Read the guide →
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Best budget
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5
The famous affordable one: multiple molecular weights plus B5 for layered hydration, for pocket change. Slightly tacky finish, best sealed with a moisturiser. A brilliant place to start.
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2
Best for barrier repair
La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Serum
Pure hyaluronic acid with panthenol and madecassoside, so it plumps and repairs at once. Pricier, but a genuine step up for sensitive or compromised skin. The grown-up option.
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3
Best K-beauty
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Serum
An ultra-low-molecular formula that absorbs fast and deep, with a watery, non-sticky feel. Lovely for layering under other serums. A K-beauty favourite for a reason.
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Best lightweight
Torriden DIVE-IN Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Five weights of hyaluronic acid in a featherlight, fragrance-free base that vanishes into the skin, with soothing panthenol too. The one if you hate any hint of stickiness.
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