The experts at LovelySkin have partnered with SkinCeuticals to bring you the latest skin care advice.

Who says one simple serum can’t wear several hats within your skin care routine? It’s easy to get caught up with finding a specific slot in your regimen for a certain product, but with SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Hyaluronic Acid Gel Serum, that’s not the case. All skin types can use this highly effective, multitasking hydrating serum. We’ve got five reasons that this serum should be within your reach at all times:

● It has a simple, effective formula

● It’s versatile based on your skin type

● It won’t clog pores

● It’s free of unnecessary ingredients

● It pairs with Dermablend to create a tinted moisturizer

1. It has a simple, straightforward formula

Featuring just four ingredients—including hydrating hyaluronic acid and barrier-supporting vitamin B5—SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Hyaluronic Acid Gel Serum has a minimalist formulation that offers maximum skin care benefits in just a few drops. It works double-duty to replenish moisture and help the skin retain hydration. This results in skin that looks and feels smoother with enhanced radiance.

2. It’s versatile based on your skin type

This potent serum does more than toe the line between a targeted skin care treatment and a moisturizer—it can be used as both. If you have oily or acne-prone skin, you can use SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Hyaluronic Acid Gel Serum as a stand-alone moisturizer. If your skin leans more toward the dry side, you can apply it before your usual lotion or cream to incorporate extra moisture into your existing routine.

3. It won’t clog pores

Ideal for all skin types (including sensitive and acne-prone), SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Hyaluronic Acid Gel Serum is oil-free and non-comedogenic, which means you don’t have to worry about it clogging pores or making breakouts worse. You get all of the moisture that helps skin appear smoother and younger-looking without any downsides.

4. It’s formulated without unnecessary ingredients

SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Hyaluronic Acid Gel Serum is free of parabens, alcohol, dyes and synthetic fragrance, so you get all the hydrating benefits without any unnecessary ingredients. This makes it the ideal hydration-enhancing addition to any skin type’s skin care routine.

5. You can use it to create a customized tinted moisturizer

If you want to streamline your routine and blur the line between skin care and makeup, we have a helpful hack for you: Combine SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Hyaluronic Acid Gel Serum with Dermablend Flawless Creator Multi-Use Liquid Pigments to make your own custom tinted moisturizer. Simply dispense two to three drops of Hydrating B5 Gel into your hand, add one to three drops of Flawless Creator and mix together before applying this skin care-makeup hybrid to your face. You can increase the level of coverage with an extra drop or two of Flawless Creator if you so desire, and use a foundation brush to get a seamless, natural-looking finish.

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