At first i did not like the pump because i prefer to apply products directly to my face but i see the benefits of a cotton pad when used daily as a surface exfoliant for the skin &amp; have seen some added glassy-ness over the last few weeks.

I added this to my routine &amp; instantly noticed a difference in my skin’s plumpness &amp; ability to absorb other products. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to add moisture to their skincare routine o looking for a moisturizing toner, which was what I needed. I like this as a replacement in the 10-step skincare routine for both toner&#47;essence as an all-in-one because of the pump that requires a cotton pad, which has a slight topical exfoliant quality when used daily (the cotton pad will take any dead skin cells off your face in a non-irritating way). Did not cause any sensitivity&#47;reactions for my “dry resilient” skin (which frequently reacts poorly to sensitizing ingredients), highly recommend &amp; will be buying again!

Because its a stick i do have one for the shower &amp; one for the sink to prevent make up cross contamination, which can be costly. I found that rubbing it on my fingers didnt have the same effect as simply putting the stick on my wet face. I do give it a rinse after each wash but am sure thats probably a germ no-no.

I began using this product 2 years ago along with the foaming cleanser when i broke out in a rash that ive been treating in various ways ever since. It immediately dininished the severity of the rash &amp; was highly soothing. It doesnt strip my face of its natural oils like many oil cleansers ive used in the past &amp; doesnt contain a lot of fragrance either.

As other reviewers have mentioned, the texture is thick due to the silicates. I generally use this after all my serums &amp; just before an ampule-like treatment to be sure my products absorb into my skin appropriately.

I cut all acids out a few years ago after developing red rashes on either side of my mouth. I recently added this azelaic acid as my only acid treatment &amp; noticed significant improvement in the rash presence &amp; redness within 6 weeks.

The packaging isnt beautiful but it is functional.

This is my first hyaluronic acid and i think its a good entry-level product for people looking to experiment with expanding their skincare routines. The product is easily absorbed into the skin, doesnt leave a tacky or oily finish, and adds moisture to my routine. I notice an almost instant added plumpness to my skin on application and a few weeks into use i will definitely be keeping this in my routine.

The packaging isnt the best and ive had to clean some crust off in just 6 weeks of use even though i keep it sealed at all times.

I set low expectations with this product after i destroyed my skin barrier a few years ago by mixing acids &amp; over exfoliating. I was hesitant to add anything even remotely in the realm of chemical exfoliant but was pleasantly surprised that this niacinamide reduced my red spots &amp; some unevem texture moderately. Im able to use it twice a day.

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