Shoppers Swear This Serum Is ‘Skin Plumping in a Bottle’

SkinMedica, backed by the makers of Botox Cosmetic and so many other in-office treatments we love, is one of the most beloved skin-care brands of dermatologists. They, and millions of users, especially love the brand’s HA⁵ Rejuvenating Hydrator ($184, $147), a serum packed with peptides, vitamin E and the brand’s proprietary blend of five hyaluronic acids. Now the leveled-up version is here: HA⁵^® Hydra Collagen Replenish + Restore Hydrator ($192, $154). This update contains SkinMedica’s patented collagen complex that makes it an even more effective skin-plumper than its famous predecessor and delivers double the skin-quenching hydration. The result? Fine lines and wrinkles are noticeably finer, and skin is softer, smoother and firmer overall.

Before its launch last year, Omaha, NE dermatologist Joel Schlessinger, MD told NewBeauty HA⁵^® Hydra Collagen Replenish + Restore Hydrator was a launch he was “excited about.” “It builds upon the original HA5 formula and includes five forms of hyaluronic acid (two times more than the original),” Dr. Schlessinger explains. “It also offers both immediate and longer-lasting hydration for up to 48 hours. Additionally, this formula is silicone-free, which is something that people seem to be increasingly looking for in their skin-care formulas.”

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Since its debut, it’s clear this new treatment has exceeded shoppers’ expectations, which were already high. In a clinical study, participants said the HA⁵ Hydra Collagen Replenish + Restore Hydrator made their skin look approximately three years younger after 12 weeks. The vast majority (93 percent) of participants also reported their skin looked “visibly plumper” in that same time frame. “I see the fine lines disappearing,” says one reviewer. “It makes your skin look plumper than the original [and] the hydration definitely lasts longer,” notes another. A third raves: “My pores are much less visible and overall skin is smooth and even-toned.” A fourth comments: “Don’t let the price tag scare you. It’s worth every penny.”

Speaking of price tags, right now HA⁵^® Hydra Collagen Replenish + Restore Hydrator’s is marked down, thanks to the SkinMedica Anniversary Sale where all SkinMedica products are 20 percent off, now through June 24. Plus, you’ll receive a free gift with purchase when you spend $300 or more (available while supplies last). Trust me, there’s never been a better time to invest in SkinMedica’s professional-grade skin care. Below, our picks of the most-loved, most-recommended formulas by SkinMedica.