I haven’t been as familiar with many new beauty releases as I haven’t been out and about very much. So what I’ve been doing is shopping my stash and finding new things in there that I might not otherwise have tried!
The L’Oreal Revitalift Hyaluronic Acid 1.5% Serum is one such product. I received it during an event many months ago, and dug it back up when I was looking for a new serum to use in the day. I tend to use hydrating/hydration serums in the day as I’ve found that that’s when I lose the most moisture from my skin. I attribute this to the weather – just because the weather is hot and humid doesn’t mean we don’t lose water from our skin. Using a hydration serum in the day helps my skin retain moisture and water better.
Suffice to say that the Revitalift Hyaluronic Acid serum was surprisingly a good find!
L’Oreal Revitalift Hyaluronic Acid 1.5% Serum
Here’s a fun fact about me and the L’Oreal Revitalift range of product. Back when I was in my early 30’s, this range was my go-to for an affordable pharmacy brand of skincare. I found that the Revitalift creams worked well for me, for an ‘anti-aging’ cream. There was only 1 cream back in the day of course – it was the dark ages then LOL! 😛
The Revitalift Hyaluronic Acid 1.5% Serum has what they say is their highest concentration of hyaluronic acid to replump and intensely hydrate from within, for youthful radiant skin. There are 3 types of Hyaluronic Acid in there:
- Macro Hyaluronic Acid – a larger HA molecule that sits on the skin surface and hydrates the skin surface by trapping and holding onto water
- Micro Hyaluronic Acid – a smaller HA molecule that slips under the skin surface to hydrate the skin from within, thereby plumping it up and smoothening any fine lines
- Micro-Epidermic Hyaluronic Acid – a HA molecule that’s 50x smaller than the standard HA molecule to penetrate skin even deeper to hydrate skin from deeper within
L’Oreal claims that the Revitalift Hyaluronic Acid serum will almost instantly hydrate and plump the skin, smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles, and keeping it plumped and hydrated for longer.
Very lightweight serum is not sticky
What most of you will like is that the serum is not sticky at all when applied on skin. It has a lightweight watery texture that spreads very easily all over the skin.
Unlike most hyaluronic acid serums, or serums with high content of hyaluronic acid, this one doesn’t feel tacky, so it is very easy to use and not uncomfortable. No need to pat for it to absorb.
Apply on damp skin for best results
I personally like applying this on damp skin for best results. It is how I use all hydration serums or serums that have hyaluronic acid, as I have found that they work best this way.
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If you have a product with a tacky texture, applying it on damp skin can help it absorb better and more quickly as well.
With this serum, as it is a hyaluronic acid based serum, I have found that applying it on damp skin results in it grabbing onto the water almost immediately, which translates to almost immediately plumped and hydrated skin.
Skin is plumped and hydrated quickly
As with most hyaluronic acid serums, the L’Oreal Revitalift Hyaluronic Acid serum goes to work almost immediately. If your skin is dry, you will feel an almost immediate comfort, and it will look visually plumped. Use it consistently (I use it in the morning) and you will notice that your skin will not look as dry.
But is it a miracle product? Not by a mile so don’t get your hopes too high LOL! 😛
For me, as a hydration serum it is decent, in that I have used worse at a higher price tag. I suppose that’s what lets me be more forgiving towards this serum. I use a full dropper each time, as I don’t believe in using droplets of hyaluronic acid serums LOL It’s just me – I don’t have the patience and I like how it feels when the serum glides over the skin.
The price tag isn’t exactly dirt cheap, but it is on the more affordable end of the price spectrum. This also taking into account that the local pharmacies often have products go on sale, so you almost never have to pay full price for it.
What I’d benchmark it against is the similar products in the L’Oreal stable of brands e.g. Kiehl’s, Lancome etc. Against these products, I’d pick the L’Oreal Revitalift Hyaluronic Acid Serum because of its price. I don’t think it is any lesser in quality, and the price is more wallet friendly. I have used some very affordable hyaluronic acid serums, and some expensive ones, and I honestly cannot say that I am willing to pay any more for it than what I’d pay for the Revitalift Hyaluronic Acid serum.
So what this really means is that I think it’s a pretty decent hydration serum, if that’s what you’re looking for. It is also fairly basic, and if you ask me if there are cheaper options available, I’d say there probably is. But are there any that are easy to get hold of in a pinch at a store near you, then I think you could do worse 🙂
IN A NUTSHELL
The L’Oreal Revitalift Hyaluronic Acid 1.5% Serum is a hydration serum that is made with hyaluronic acid, a known ingredient to hydrate and plump the skin while helping it retain moisture. I have found that it works well for my skin, in that it keeps it plumped and hydrated throughout the day. I only use it in the morning, and it helps keep my skin from feeling dry through the day. The heat can take a toll on the skin, so I do depend on hydration serums and a good moisturiser to keep it comfortable. It is easy to use, lightweight and comfortable, and not terribly pricey especially when you can get it on sale often. Not a miracle worker, but useful should you be looking for a hydration serum that isn’t too expensive.
PROS:
Simple serum that hydrates skin
Skin feels and looks plumped and comfortable
Affordable
Lightweight and not stickyCONS:
Nothing majorWHO WILL LIKE THIS: Anyone who wants an affordable hydrating serum that is fairly basic
PRICE: RM104.90 for 30ml (often goes on sale online or in pharmacies)
WHERE TO BUY: Most local pharmacies, Shopee, Lazada or wherever L’Oreal products are sold
For those interested, this is the ingredients list for the L’Oreal Revitalift Hyaluronic Acid 1.5% Serum
AQUA / WATER, GLYCERIN, HYDROXYETHYLPIPERAZINE ETHANE SULFONIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, PEG-60 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, ASCORBYL GLUCOSIDE, CHLORPHENESIN, HYDROXYPROPYL GUAR, SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE, XANTHAN GUM, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, SECALE CEREALE SEED EXTRACT / RYE SEED EXTRACT, DIPEPTIDE DIAMINOBUTYROYL BENZYLAMIDE DIACETATE. (F.I.L. B242774/1)
Have you tried this hyaluronic acid serum? Are you using any other that I should know of?
As you can see, I’m almost done with my bottle so I’m on the lookout for the next best thing! 😀
Paris B
How do you compare it to Hada Labo hydrating essence? as both can get from pharmacies at more wallet friendly price 🙂
Hi! Well, for me, this L’Oreal one seems to be more intensive as it’s a serum as opposed to the Hada Labo one which is an essence (hence lighter). This one is also easier to use as it isn’t sticky. I’d say that Hada Labo is a good one to use to start, but when you feel like you need something a little more, then this serum maybe the way to go forward 🙂
Thanks for the review Paris, gonna give this a try! Its been ages since i need a nice hydrating skincare that actually helps air conditioned skin. Been trying different brands from different price point and most of them seems to cater to the moisturizing spectrum rather than giving my skin the much needed hydration. (loved the clarins double serum but the price is getting steeper), so far I have been liking neostrata bionic serum but i need another layer of moisture underneath. This is a timely review and i can’t wait to get one to try!
I hope it works for you! If it doesn’t, at least it’s affordable? 😀