While the protection is great, the reason I fell in love with this serum is the texture. It's quite a bit thicker than most of my other serums—almost like honey. Because of this, only a few drops covers my entire face and makes it feel instantly comforted, like a soft hug. This comforting feeling comes from glycerine, which is a humectant that draws water into your skin, and glycolipids, which replenish moisture loss and repair your skin barrier.
It's this barrier repair that has been so key in soothing my retinol-burned skin. No matter how flaky, red, or painful my skin looks and feels, just one application makes it feel bouncy and dewy. Not only does it feel better, but it looks better too—suddenly I have the glossy-gleamy skin of a Glossier model, not a 24-year-old acne patient. It doesn't even matter what moisturizer I pat on top, my face feels hydrated and plump until I have to reapply at night, which is no small feat when your skin is flaking off.
Not only did I finish my bottle, but I went ahead and ordered another one. I never want to be without it again.
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Dr. Loretta Intense Replenishing Serum
