Honest Beauty Hydrogel Hyaluronic Acid Serum 1 fl oz — Deep Hydration, Fragrance-Free, Vegan

This clear hydrogel serum is formulated to deliver multi-depth moisture using three types of hyaluronic acid alongside natural moisturizing factor (NMF) components like amino acids and Sodium PCA. Lightweight and fragrance-free, it sinks into skin quickly and is built for daily AM and PM routines. Kiwi seed oil and rambutan extract provide support for the skin’s moisture barrier and an extra boost of hydration without silicones, parabens, or synthetic fragrances.

How does this serum hydrate different layers of the skin?

The formula combines low-, mid-, and high-molecular-weight hyaluronic acids to target hydration at surface and deeper layers. Each weight attracts and holds water at varying skin depths so hydration is both immediate and sustained for a plumper appearance.

• High-molecular-weight HA: forms a surface moisture layer for instant smoothing.
• Mid-molecular-weight HA: penetrates intermediate layers for ongoing hydration.
• Low-molecular-weight HA: reaches deeper layers to support long-term moisture retention.
• Sodium PCA & amino acids: mimic natural moisturizing factor to draw water into the skin.

What makes this serum suitable for sensitive or reactive skin?

This serum is fragrance-free, hypoallergenic, and EWG-verified to minimize irritation risk. The ingredient list excludes common sensitizers like parabens, phthalates, silicones, and synthetic fragrances while including soothing, barrier-supportive oils and NMF components.

• Fragrance-free and hypoallergenic formulation.
• Dermatologist-tested and EWG-verified ingredients.
• No parabens, phthalates, BHT, silicones, or synthetic fragrances.
• Gentle hydration from natural humectants and plant-derived oils.

How do I use this hydrogel serum in my daily routine?

Apply to clean, slightly damp skin to maximize hyaluronic acid’s moisture-binding ability. Use a few drops morning and night, then follow with a moisturizer or SPF in the daytime to lock in hydration and protect the skin barrier.

• Start with cleansed skin; apply to damp skin for best absorption.
• Use 2–3 drops for the face and neck, gently patting until absorbed.
• Layer under moisturizer and daytime SPF for sealed-in hydration.
• Safe for daily AM and PM use on all skin types.

Which ingredients support the skin barrier and provide extra hydration?

Beyond hyaluronic acid variants, the serum includes Kiwi seed oil for essential fatty acids and rambutan extract for added moisture. Sodium PCA and amino acids mirror the skin’s natural moisturizing factor to help the outer layer retain water and appear more supple.

• Kiwi seed oil: supplies Omega-6 fatty acids to help reinforce the skin barrier.
• Rambutan extract: offers concentrated hydration that complements HA.
• Sodium PCA & amino acids: attract and hold moisture like natural skin NMF.
• Cruelty-free and vegan formulation supports conscious skincare choices.

Who is this for? Honest Beauty Hydrogel Deep Hydration Hyaluronic Acid Serum is ideal for anyone seeking lightweight, effective hydration—those with dry, dehydrated, combination, or sensitive skin will find it especially helpful. It’s a straightforward, everyday serum for people who want plumping moisture without fragrances, silicones, or common irritants. Use it solo for a light boost or layer under creams and sunscreens as part of a complete regimen.

Ingredients

Water (Aqua/Eau), Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Propanediol, Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi) Seed Oil, Glycerin, Betaine, Serine, Alanine, Glycine, PCA, Threonine, Arginine, Proline, Glutamic Acid, Lysine HCl, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Nephelium Lappaceum Peel Extract, Tocopherol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Lysolecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Xanthan Gum, Pullulan, Silica, Sodium Hydroxide.