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Philosophy Dose of Wisdom Bouncy Skin Reactivating Serum.

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About this product

A hydrating serum containing hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, adenosine and plantain leaf extract, designed to plump and reactivate skin.

Full ingredients

Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Propanediol, Alcohol Denat, Xanthan Gum, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Maltodextrin, Squalane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Parfum/Fragrance, Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract, Carbomer, Lactobacillus, Sodium PCA, Sodium Hydroxide, Polysorbate 60, Adenosine, PEG-8, Mica, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tocopherol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Pentylene Glycol, Limonene, Silica, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hordeum Vulgare/ Hordeum Vulgare Extract/Extrait D'Orge, Hyaluronic Acid, Ganoderma Lucidum (Mushroom) Stem Extract, Silanetriol, Ascorbyl Palmitate

Guru Score

75%

Yay

Early verdict · Few reviews so far

What the gurus are saying

Plumping and bounce stand out thanks to hyaluronic acid and adenosine, backed by a 106-person study and holding up through different climates. Denatured alcohol and fragrance are dealbreakers for some, though, and the 3-O ethyl ascorbic acid form of vitamin C isn't everyone's preference. Best patch-tested first if you have alcohol sensitivity.

Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take December 2023

What they liked

Visibly plumps skin
Bouncy finish
Luminous finish

What they flagged

Nothing. None of the experts who reviewed it raised a problem.

Best for

Mature skin

Type

SerumsDrops & dropper

Key actives

Vitamin C Hyaluronic acidVitamin ESqualane

Formula notes

Contains fragranceContains drying alcohol

Where to buy

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What the gurus are saying.

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Cassandra Bankson

2.46M subs

✓Yay

"This is the Dose of Wisdom Bouncy Skin Serum from Philosophy. I didn't use them for almost 6 to 8 years because they weren't cruelty-free, but they're now cruelty-free. They have a leaf extract in here, they have multiple hydrators, and they plump up the skin like nobody's business. And the great thing is that this doesn't peel up under the skin either. This is a luxury option, it's like $60, $70 now."

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"I've tried their bouncy skin serum and it is so good. It makes my face look so plump. I want plump bouncy skin but I don't want to look swollen like I'm having an allergy attack. I want to look plump and bouncy but I don't want to look swollen, and the philosophy serum does help me have plump bouncy skin. So I'm restocking on that."

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"I was impressed by my experience and seeing the study they did on [...] 106 women. [...] This is also amazing because Philosophy is officially leaping bunny certified. [...] If you're looking for plump bouncy juicy hydrated skin with adenosine and hyaluronic acid and vitamin C which also helps with radiance and luminosity, this one does it."

AliceintheRabbitHole

59k subs

✓Nay

"I have not tried this, but looking at the ingredients, some people are going to rule this out. I see some denatured alcohol as well as fragrance in here, and it also has 3-O ethyl ascorbic acid. I wish that this brand excited me more with their formulas."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Vitamin C

Topical vitamin C is an antioxidant with reasonable evidence for dullness and uneven tone. It breaks down in light and air, so how a product is formulated and packaged matters as much as the percentage on the front.

Source: DermNet

Humectants and emollients

Ingredients like these draw water into the surface layers and slow how fast it leaves. The evidence is for comfort, softness and hydration rather than for changing the structure of the skin.

Source: DermNet

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is an antioxidant, and it is often in a formula to keep the other ingredients stable rather than as the active itself. It pairs well with vitamin C, though on its own the evidence for visible change is limited.

Source: NIH, National Library of Medicine

Frequently asked.

What is Philosophy Dose of Wisdom Bouncy Skin Reactivating Serum?

A hydrating serum containing hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, adenosine and plantain leaf extract, designed to plump and reactivate skin.

Is Philosophy Dose of Wisdom Bouncy Skin Reactivating Serum worth it?

Mostly yes. 1 of the 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 75%.

What is Philosophy Dose of Wisdom Bouncy Skin Reactivating Serum's Guru Score?

Philosophy Dose of Wisdom Bouncy Skin Reactivating Serum holds a Guru Score of 75%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected. At least one expert has named it a Top Pick in its category.