Can finally tolerate dry air.

Have been on the hunt for a light, non greasy moisturizer for my highly reactive skin. While I can use some oils in the colder months and when my skin isn't actively hating me, I really needed something for the warmer months that wouldn't weigh me down and wouldn't amp up my underlying skin problems. This is a lovely, lightweight moisturizer that doesn't sting when my face is flaring. Started with a sample, have added it to my upcoming order basket.

This serum is now working for me! As of July, the blemishes stopped and the hydration began taking effect so I've since bought a few more bottles of it. Maybe it was just an adjustment period for my skin. I like to mix the product with drops of two of my choice oils, or layering it on top of a skin barrier-supportive, ceramide-rich oil serum. I alternate this lovely serum with yet another ceramide-rich product. It seems my skin can actually handle (and even enjoy) creamy textures when the formulations are top-notch and this GoW product seems to be among those.

I so wanted this product to work out for me in attempting to heal a damaged skin barrier but I'm 99% sure it has broken me out and badly (clogs and pimples around my eyes and my upper cheeks and a few upon my forehead). I pushed through using it for 6 weeks now and have (reluctantly) decided to quit it as of today. I did, however, find it quite soothing. I'm not sure my skin tolerates any cream - no matter how light. I will also say that I failed to find this particularly hydrating - despite following what ought to be quite a hydrating routine. I do realize that a sad skin barrier contributes to dryness, dehydration, break-outs (all manner of skin nightmares, really). Prior to using this, I was dealing with 2-4 blemishes at a time since my barrier 'broke' and am now up to 20. I patch tested this serum, but sometimes it takes more time for issues with a product to show up on the skin, unfortunately (especially where clogs and break-outs are concerned).

I thought, perhaps, the issue was with the way I was applying this serum when it came to the oils I use on my face - whether I layer an oil on top, mix it into the serum, or put the oil on underneath it. Neither of these have worked. Aye me.

Indeed, it is a lovely, lighter alternative as far as ceramide products go (as so many on the market are quite heavy). I'm presently considering applying it just once every few days for its healing and soothing properties (because I'm stubborn and desperate at this point!), rather than daily to see how it works then but, overall, it seems this serum isn't for me.