Makes the best eye cream

Works amazing under the eyes and on the face. Love love love

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Dr. Jart+ Vital Hydra Solution Hydro Plump Water Cream A decent lightweight moisturizer that does what it promises: quickly hydrates the skin and leaves it feeling soft and comfortable. The texture is a lightweight gel-cream that absorbs quickly without leaving a sticky residue. The formula is built around what the brand calls the Hydro Plump System. First, hyaluronic acid, which attracts and holds moisture. Second, PENTAVITIN (Saccharide Isomerate), a patented ingredient derived from carbohydrates naturally found in human skin. It binds to structures in the outer layer of the skin and helps retain moisture at the surface for up to 72 hours. Third, SJC-GG, a complex of glyceryl glucoside, glycerin, and water, which supports aquaporins, the protein channels involved in transporting water through skin cells. In simple terms, it helps support the skin's natural water-transport system rather than simply adding moisture to the surface. Together, these ingredients work on different aspects of skin hydration, which helps explain the brand's claim of a 130% increase in moisture. The brand also claims that a single application increased glow by 65% and skin plumpness by 45%. That said, it's worth noting that the 130% hydration figure comes from a small clinical test involving 32 women after a single application. It doesn't mean the cream hydrates 2.3 times better than other moisturizers. It simply means that a particular measurement showed a 130% increase from the participants' baseline. Impressive-sounding, but best taken with a grain of salt. My honest impression: it's a good daily hydrator. I've seen reviews on Sephora comparing the effect to Botox, but personally, I didn't notice any miracles. Yes, my skin is well hydrated and plump, but this is still a moisturizer, not Botox in a jar. It won't replace Botox injections, retinoids, or other actives.

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