Any good skin-care lover knows hyaluronic acid serum is a must-have in your daily routine. When the ingredient rose in popularity, a wave of brands launched serums, but it’s important to note that not every product has the same level of safety and efficacy. We were always big fans of SkinCeuticals’ classic hyaluronic acid serum, but now we’re even more obsessed after its most recent refresh.
The new and improved formula of SkinCeuticals HA Intensifier Multi-Glycan ($120) goes beyond what a standard hyaluronic acid serum offers skin. Not only does it plump and hydrate, but it also helps visibly define facial contours and fill fine lines. It’s physician-tested to complement dermal filler injections, so you’ll want to have this in your post-injection routine.
Board-certified Ann Arbor, Michigan plastic surgeon Charles Boyd, MD, agrees this formula “has really upped the bar on one of the most effective skin products on the market.” He adds, “What SkinCeuticals’ new formulation has done is quite remarkable. It gives immediate results. It was found to plump and improve the skin’s radiance in just 15 minutes. Another notable standout characteristic “is that it gives the skin lasting hydration for 24 hours. It also has the ability to visibly fill fine lines by 24 percent.”
“This ability to give both an immediate improvement coupled with 24 hours of hydration is unique. But the real magic is its ability to both visibly smooth and contour my patient’s skin. It’s truly unique in a very crowded HA market,” says Dr. Boyd. This contour and filling feats are thanks to the addition of the multi-glycan to the hyaluronic acid, explains Dr. Boyd.
As a result, “ 90 percent of patients felt that their skin was smoother, softer and plumper.” He adds, “This ability to visibly plump the skin and fill fine lines is complementary to what we are doing when we inject hyaluronic acids into the skin. I find it the perfect partner for my patients.”
