Q+A Hyaluronic Acid Facial Serum (30ml), Natural Hydrating Face Serum, for Plump Skin, Anti Ageing, Fragrance Free, Delivers Deep, Lasting Hydration, Rehydrates and Softens the Skin

Affordable and gets the job done, could see my wrinkles reduced after half a bottle

Everyone on tiktok is talking about the anua 10% and azelaic acid and how amazing it is. The anua is more than double the price and I have very sensitive skin and have never really used any actives in any sort of serious mannerAzelaic acid is apparently most effective at 10% with daily consistent use. After a lot of searching I found that the Q+A is around 7-8%Which is why I chose it, to see how my skin reacted.First bottle I started low and slow. A small drop onto dried skin (after cleansing and essence) spread across my face, it needs to be applied to the entire face and not just spot treatment. I did this twice a week for a week, before moving up to every other night for a week. Then eventually mornings twice a week + nights every other dayUntil I was up to every day morning and nightThis did cause purging. How do I know it was purging? Cus it was small white heads which I don't usually suffer with, but in the areas I do usually break outAfter about 6-8 weeks it did calm. I am on my second bottle now, and with daily use, twice a day, two generous pumps, I reckon it lasts a month. Two pumps does the entire face and neck.I will be switching to a stronger 10% when this bottle runs out, I just introduced vitamin c serum into my routine and didn't want to change the AA to make sure I knew if I reacted to the new introduction.My skin is definitely feeling more under control, I had the most horrendous hormonal acne which I've been suffering with for maybe 2 years. At this concentration I don't think it's enough to actually really target and benefit from AA. But it is a way to introduce your skin to actives and glad I did as it's got a great price point.I feel like AA isn't great for fading scars etc as the skinfluencers claim, or hyperpigmentation, but it DOES help. And my skin definitely feels calmer. I have been researching and it appears that to target the acne scars I have I should combine AA with niacinamideI have also just started using the AA with benzol peroxide gel and it's really helped with some closed comedones and (I think a purge) from vit c.This brand of AA is great to get your skin used to AA as well as a base to get you started with a skin care journey and get other actives into your routine.Highly recommend for the price point, gentle concentration. Sits well under makeup and doesn't pill*Tip* the first time I used this, I must have got it too close to the sensitive area at the corner of my mouth cus I had a stinging burn for a few days after. lesson learnt, apply a layer of vaseline to lips before applying. I don't actually always remember to now, but I haven't had the irratation around my lips since.Think I've been using for 3 months now. Even if I hadn't added vit c, I probably would have stuck to a second bottle of this to ensure my skin was happy before increasing to a 10%May well decide to get a third before upping if I decide to add niacinamide for scaring.

I am a late 40s woman with sensitive skin. I bought this to tackle rosacea/ redness - particularly on my cheeks. This was my experience:Day 1. Do not do as I did and apply three pumps immediately after a shower. It will STING! A tingle is expected but one pump is enough and should be used on a completely dry face.Week 1. Applied nightly. Skin purged. Very "angry" redness.Week 2. Applied twice a day. Very dry lips. This is not normal for me.Week 3. Applied twice a day. Purging has lessoned. Back to pre-treatment levels of redness/blotchiness.Week 4. Applied twice a day. Tentatively beginning to see some improvement.Week 5. Beginning to get to end of bottle and as more as difficult to "pump" a specific amount, I used too much and experienced very red/inflamed skin. Took a break for a couple of days.Week 6. Redness much diminished and skin much clearer/brighter.I only experienced "piling" when I put too much product on. I liked the consistency and it was fine under makeup.I bought this product primarily to treat rosacea on my cheeks. I was not expecting it to also deal with closed comedones on my forehead. This has been a bonus.I have now "graduated" to a product with a higher concentration but I'm glad I started out with this one to get my skin used to the active ingredient.

Very pleased with this product. It has helped me to regain control over my seborrheic dermatitis flare up! Noticeable difference from first use! Left my skin feeling calmer, smoother in texture, and ridded me of the flakiness. Also great to wear under makeup. This product is definitely going to be a staple in my skincare routine. Highly recommend!!

I switched to this from the Ordinary a while ago and haven't looked back. I originally changed brands because this is more cost effective - however I have found over time that I enjoy the formula of this version more.This serum is thinner than the Ordinary's and a less sticky and tacky (which for me is a huge bonus.) Because of the thinner texture, I have found that it is much less prone to pilling (though I am in the habit of mitigating this by applying the serum to damp skin anyway.) It absorbs well, and I have found that it plays well with the squalane oil I use for moisturising to leave my skin well hydrated.A couple of other reviews mention a smell - however I have found it to be pretty much odourless!

Basic peptide ingredients

I suffer from hormonal acne and those who have it know how stubborn and difficult it is to keep under control..this product works when nothing else has. It stops new breakouts in their tracks and reduces current ones so that they heal quickly and without leaving scars. It also improves the texture of your skin over time. I would recommend this in conjunction with the zinc moisturiser and your favourite retinol as it’s really worked for me. I will repurchase this product FOREVER, I just wish it came in a bigger size!!!

Gose in quite well not sticky only been using for a week so will come in the future and let you know.