Dispense the Serum
Put 2 to 3 drops of Thirst Trap Hyaluronic Acid Serum onto your fingertips.
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Moisturizer seals hydration in, but something has to bring it first. Thirst Trap is a hyaluronic acid face serum that does that job. Formulated by renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Javad Sajan for realdrseattle®, it goes on after cleansing and under your moisturizer.
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Full ingredient list: Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Glycerin, Phenethyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexyl Glycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Citrus paradisi (Grapefruit) Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate Acid, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Camellia sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Glycine Soja [Soybean] Protein, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Superoxide Dismutase, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E Acetate).
Ingredient note: Contains soybean protein, grapefruit oil, jojoba, and rice-derived protein. If you have an allergy to any of these, ask your provider before use.

Hyaluronate, glycerin, and aloe all work on water. They draw it in and help skin hold it. As a skin hydration serum, Thirst Trap helps skin feel softer right after you apply it.
Hydrated skin looks fuller and smoother for a while. Fine lines look less noticeable. Palmitoyl tripeptide-38 adds to this.
Hydrolyzed rice protein and soybean protein help skin feel soft and smooth after application.
Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, green tea extract, superoxide dismutase, and vitamin E acetate sit alongside the hydrators.
Thirst Trap is thin, so it goes on first. Pat on 2 to 3 drops, let it dry, then seal it in with your moisturizer.
Finish your morning routine with broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher.

Thirst Trap is a hyaluronic acid face serum made for the face. If you are comparing the best hyaluronic acid serum options, look at what else is in the formula besides hyaluronic acid. Thirst Trap adds aloe, glycerin, a peptide, and antioxidants.
Dehydrated skin lacks water. It can feel tight and look dull. Thirst Trap is a serum for dehydrated skin that brings water to the surface.
Dry skin needs water and oil. Use Thirst Trap for the water, then seal with a moisturizer. It works as a face serum for dry skin and a serum for dry skin of any age.
Oily skin can be dehydrated too. A water-based hydrating serum adds moisture without a heavy layer.
Skin tends to hold less water with age. No serum reverses aging. If you are looking for the best hyaluronic acid serum for mature skin, choose one with a peptide and antioxidants, like Thirst Trap, and follow with a moisturizer.
Hyaluronic acid is generally well tolerated. This formula also contains grapefruit oil and plant proteins, so patch test a small area first.
Anyone allergic to soy, rice protein, grapefruit oil, jojoba, or other listed ingredients should avoid Thirst Trap. Do not use it on broken skin.
Put 2 to 3 drops of Thirst Trap Hyaluronic Acid Serum onto your fingertips.
Gently massage and pat the serum onto your face and neck for even coverage.
Wait until the serum has absorbed fully and dried before applying your next skincare product.
Apply your preferred moisturizer to lock in hydration. In the morning, finish with SPF 30 or higher.
Discover how Thirst Trap Hyaluronic Acid Serum compares with other hyaluronic acid serums and hydrating formulas.
Ingredients and formulation details can vary.
Often a simple water and hyaluronic acid base.
Antioxidants may be missing.
Peptides are often missing.
Directions are often vague.
Shelf life after opening is often unclear.
Ingredient lists can be difficult to understand.
Claims may go beyond what the formula supports.
Hydration with thoughtfully selected supporting ingredients.
Aloe leaf juice is the second ingredient, with glycerin and sodium hyaluronate.
Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, green tea extract, superoxide dismutase, and vitamin E acetate.
Palmitoyl tripeptide-38, a skincare peptide.
Clear directions: apply 2 to 3 drops to the face and neck, let dry, then moisturize.
12-month shelf life after opening.
Full ingredient list shown on the product page.
Straightforward about its purpose: hydrates, then your moisturizer helps seal in moisture.
Water-based and moisturizing formulas with varied ingredients.
Often use glycerin or plant extracts.
Antioxidant content can be unclear.
Rarely include a peptide.
Directions are often brief.
Preservation and shelf life can be unclear.
Formulas and results vary.
Results can be inconsistent depending on the formula and individual skin.
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Read ArticleHyaluronic acid is a humectant, which means it attracts and holds water. In a serum, it helps hydrate the surface of the skin, so skin feels softer and looks smoother and plumper for a while.
Put 2 to 3 drops on your fingertips and pat them gently over your face and neck. Pat instead of rubbing, and let the serum absorb before moving on to your moisturizer.
Use it after cleansing and before your moisturizer. Hyaluronic acid is gentle enough for daily use, so most people apply it in the morning, at night, or both. In the morning, follow your moisturizer with SPF 30 or higher.
Not quite. A serum is thin and brings water to the skin. A moisturizer seals that water in. Thirst Trap is a serum, so apply your moisturizer after it dries.
Dry skin lacks oil. Dehydrated skin lacks water, and it can happen to any skin type, even oily skin. Dehydrated skin often looks dull and feels tight. A hydrating serum targets the water part.
No serum reverses aging, and “best” depends on your skin. Mature skin often holds less water, so a hydrating serum helps. Thirst Trap pairs hyaluronic acid with a peptide and antioxidants, and a moisturizer afterward keeps the hydration in.
Hyaluronic acid is gentle and generally pairs well with other activities. If your skin gets irritated, simplify your routine. Thirst Trap already contains a vitamin C derivative.