A hydrating serum featuring algae extract, glycerin, and botanical oils, designed to improve skin hydration and appearance.
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3 experts · Moderate agreementWhat the gurus are saying
At $400 an ounce, this serum is basically glycerin, oils, and algae extract (ingredients in affordable moisturizers). It contains eucalyptus oil and fragrance, both skin sensitizers, plus denatured alcohol that experts recommend avoiding. While one reviewer treasures it as a buy-it-for-life product and loves the scent, others emphasize the premium price doesn't justify the basic ingredient list.
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A hydrating serum featuring algae extract, glycerin, and botanical oils, designed to improve skin hydration and appearance.
Mostly no. None of the 3 gurus who reviewed it came away sold, leaving it a Guru Score of 54%.
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