B hydra intensive hydration serum review

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Water/Aqua/Eau, Coconut Alkanes, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Wheat Amino Acids, Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract, Berberis Vulgaris Root Extract, Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Fruit Extract, Lens Esculenta (Lentil) Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Panthenol, Sodium PCA, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Niacinamide, Cyclodextrin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lactate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyproline, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Ethylhexylglycerin.

I like using this serum during both my AM and PM routines. This product is quite lightweight. It creates a nice occlusive layer for other serums and actives to go on top of.

Just like with any Hyaluronic Acid formulations, the B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum performs best when applied over a damp base (following toner or essence) and further locked in with a hydrating cream/moisturizer.

first impression

Skin feels instantly refreshed, cooled, bouncy and hydrated. Other products apply beautifully on top of this serum.

long-term use

Skin is noticeably plump and rejuvenated. It feels quenched and well hydrated. I have noticed that other serums or actives perform better with the B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum layered underneath them. Almost as if this formula prepares the skin to get the most out of whatever goes on top of it (whether it is Vitamin C, Retinol, AHAs/BHAs). Skin becomes more resilient to outside aggressors and any signs of possible irritation (redness, breakouts, sensitivity) are diminished.

who is going to like it

Although not a complete necessity, if you are in the mood to invest into a deeply hydrating product, then you will not be disappointed by the B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum.

This formula will work for all skin types, perhaps best for those of you with dehydrated skin. I like how you can mix it with literally any other product and it still gets the job done.

Little goes a long way, so one bottle will last you at least 2-3 months.

Verdict

I discovered the B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum by accident. A tiny sample of the serum came together with one of the brand's holiday kits, so I figured I would give it a try. Now I am fully invested and I even repurchased a full size because I love just how nourishing this formula feels on my dry and sensitive skin. Sure enough, you can substitute a product like this with something more affordable from say Korean brands, however, as far as quality and efficiency go - this

The Drunk Elephant B Hydra Intensive Hydra Gel product is a little bit complicated to understand, at first. Is it a serum, a daily moisturizer? Should it be used alone or with other products? Well, as we’ll see in this review, it’s a bit of all of the above!

I’ve been moisturizing my skin differently for several months now. Before then, I had been sticking to the application of a daily moisturizer, day and night, sometimes with a serum underneath but clearly, I mainly relied on my face cream to hydrate my skin.

I then started getting more interested in K-Beauty and even more interested in skincare ingredients in general, so I wanted to try other ways to hydrate my skin.

I realised that I could obtain a much better result with my skin, by applying several products, with lighter textures, than just one thicker one.

Indeed, thicker products have a tendency to remain on the surface of the skin too much. I noticed I was achieving a much better absorption through my skin with lighter and/ or liquid products.

But that doesn’t mean that your daily moisturizer is useless, or that you must stop using it. A good hydration of the skin must be done on the surface and deeper! The moisturizer is very useful to protect the skin and prevent hydration from evaporating. It’s basically like a protective layer for your skin.

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And, by the way, the Drunk Elephant B Hydra gel can play both roles: it can be used as a serum or even on its own, instead of your day (or night) cream. It’s a great multi-tasker!

Product presentation: Drunk Elephant B Hydra Intensive Hydration Gel

It’s a moisturizing product, that can be used as a serum or instead of your day (or night) cream. Its very light texture is intensely moisturizing for the skin and it has the ability to hydrate the surface of the skin but also in its deeper layers.

For some skin types (usually combination to oily) and in some climates (the humid ones), it’s a great daily moisturizer to use instead of a conventional day cream, no need to add anything on top. Personally, I have used it both as a serum, and as a daily moisturizer and I have found it effective in both cases.

Like most Drunk Elephant products, it can also be mixed with other products from the brand. I like it a lot when mixed with their Marula Oil. The combo of the two gives a very silky serum, that is very easily and well absorbed by my dehydrated combination skin.

In short, it’s a fairly versatile product in terms of use and it can be used by all skin types.

My experience:

This is not my first ever moisturizer, far from it, but most of those I used before this one, had a rather different type of texture. In the past, I used serums, creams, fluids but not a lot of gels. The ones I used didn’t really meet my expectations, to be honest: they were quite watery, and even if I appreciated the fresh feeling they left on my skin, they weren’t very comfortable over time.

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Recently, I also decided to introduce more hyaluronic acid-based products into my skincare routine. I talked about it in the past on my blog in my article Focus on Hyaluronic Acid.

Unlike other moisturizers that I used, the Drunk Elephant B Hydra Intensive Hydration Gel is really super nice to use. There’s no comparison with its “dupe” from The Ordinary, for example. The latter is quite sticky when you apply it while the B Hydra Intensive Hydration Gel literally melts into the skin in a few seconds and leaves you with a comfortable feeling all day long.

So when you have a fairly extensive skincare routine (like me), even if you apply several layers of other products after, this gel doesn’t prevent the other products I apply on top from penetrating into my skin. And in the case of a more minimalist routine, it also works perfectly, especially mixed with an oil if you have a drier skin type.

I was especially impressed when I used it mixed with the Marula Oil from the same brand. This combo is very comfortable without being greasy and it leaves your skin super comfortable throughout the day. I sometimes apply a moisturizer on top, but especially during the summer, I don’t always need it.

Result:

My skin is supple and well hydrated with this product. It doesn’t feel tight throughout the day. About its anti-aging action, it’s obviously difficult to tell because the result is generally only visible after using it for a very long time, but what is certain, is that I like the appearance of my skin when I use this product.

This is my second bottle of B-Hydra. It’s one of my favourite moisturizing products on the market. Obviously, there are a lot of cheaper options out there, but the texture is rarely as nice (or if it is, it’s full of silicones, and my skin can’t stand it, it clogs my pores, so I prefer avoiding them).

Value for money:

For me, it’s good value for money, because even if the price is rather high, the formula is really excellent quality and very pleasant to use. My skin loves it! I like that it’s not “just” a moisturizing product, there is really an added value in terms of anti-aging and protective effect on the skin.

The packaging is also excellent, it’s pretty and preserves the good quality and ingredients of the formula. A bottle usually lasts 4 months.

In summary:

In short, it’s an excellent product, very well formulated and effective. I have repurchased it several times already and I intend to keep on using it in the future!

Is B

Value for money: For me, it's good value for money, because even if the price is rather high, the formula is really excellent quality and very pleasant to use. My skin loves it! I like that it's not “just” a moisturizing product, there is really an added value in terms of anti-aging and protective effect on the skin.

Is B

With a skin-friendly pH of 5.7, B-Hydra is ideal for all skin. This serum is free of essential oils, silicones, and fragrance.

What does Hydra serum do?

Drunk Elephant's B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum provides a daily flood of hydration that replenishes skin while improving long-term hydration, diminishing dullness, dryness, and the look of fine lines.

What does B Hydra Intensive serum do?

Blended with a unique lentil-apple-and-watermelon complex, B-Hydra™ provides immediate hydration while improving skin's water-retention abilities, promoting meaningful, long-lasting hydration and improving skin's texture and tone to reveal a more luminous and youthful-looking complexion.