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How to Use Hyaluronic Acid in Your Routine for the Best Results
By Maria
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From quenching thirsty skin to creating the ultimate makeup base, hyaluronic acid has earned its crown as the hydration hero of skincare — and for good reason. This moisture magnet doesn’t just hydrate; it leaves your complexion looking plump, bouncy, and downright glowy. But to get that glass-skin glow, timing and technique are everything.
Here’s how to make hyaluronic acid work harder (and smarter) in your routine.
Step 1: Start with Fresh, Damp Skin
Hyaluronic acid is a moisture magnet, so applying it to dry skin? Rookie mistake. Always start with a freshly cleansed, damp face to help it absorb properly.
🫧 Best Cleansing Prep:
Institut Esthederm Hydra Replenishing Cleansing Milk
£18.38 £25.00 (27% off)A gentle, non-stripping cleanser that keeps your skin barrier happy.
💦 Instant Hydration Boost:
Institut Esthederm Cellular Water Antioxidant Face Mist
£26.40 £33.00 (20% off)A cooling mist that preps your skin for max hydration.
Step 2: Apply Your Hyaluronic Acid Like a Pro
Your HA serum should go on first, before heavier creams and oils. Why? Because lightweight, water-based serums need to sink in before anything else seals your skin.
✨ Hydration Heroes:
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5
£8.80A no-fuss, budget-friendly HA serum that deeply hydrates.
Pro Tip: Your under-eyes deserve hydration too!
👀 Eye Hydration Essential:
Eucerin Anti-Age Hyaluron-Filler Eye Cream SPF 15
£17.22 £27.00 (37% off)Hydrating and skin-firming? A win-win.
Step 3: Lock It In with Moisturiser
Hyaluronic acid needs a good moisturiser to trap hydration in. If you skip this step, all that moisture can actually evaporate—and we are not here for that.
💖 Best Moisturisers to Pair With HA:
Dermalogica Active Moist
£40.73 £45.97 (12% off)Tailored for oily to combination skin, this oil-free moisturizer provides long-lasting hydration with a lightweight feel. Its unique blend of plant extracts helps improve skin texture and combat surface dehydration without leaving a greasy residue.
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF 30
£14.96 £16.80 (11% off)Hydration, sun protection, and skin barrier support all in one. This lightweight, non-greasy moisturizer is packed with ceramides and hyaluronic acid to keep your skin plump and protected throughout the day. No white cast, no fuss.
Pro Tip: If your skin is feeling extra parched, go for a richer formula.
🧴 Intense Hydration Pick:
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream
£18.95 £22.74 (17% off)24-hour hydration, minus the heaviness.
Step 4: Give Your Skin an Extra Boost
Want to take your hydration game to the next level? A hyaluronic acid mask or overnight treatment will change your life.
🛌 Nighttime Glow Ritual:
Medik8 H.E.O. Mask
£57.00 £60.00 (5% off)This two-step treatment delivers next-level moisture while you sleep.
Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask
£40.00 £49.00 (19% off)A cult-favourite for a reason—hydrates, soothes, and revives tired skin.
🧖♀️ Midweek Self-Care Treat:
CosRx Hydrium Triple Hyaluronic Water Wave Sheet Mask
£6.00 £7.00 (15% off)From a cult favorite brand, this sheet mask offers intense hydration and nourishment, leaving your skin feeling soft and rejuvenated. It's an affordable indulgence for a midweek pick-me-up.
Step 5: Don’t Forget SPF (Seriously!)
Hyaluronic acid is amazing, but UV rays can still cause dehydration and premature aging. A good SPF is your skin’s BFF.
☀️ Final Skincare Must:
Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 30 Original
£34.00 £36.50 (7% off)The perfect blend of sun protection and a luminous finish for your skin.
Final Thoughts...
If you want fresh, bouncy, lit-from-within skin, hyaluronic acid is your ride-or-die. Apply it right, seal it in, and never skip your SPF. Trust the process, and your skin will be living its best, most hydrated life.
Ready to glow? Check out our blog on When to Use Hyaluronic Acid Serum & Products.
Written by Maria
Maria’s background is rooted primarily in creative media and a love for all things written, expressed through experience both online and in print; for creative platforms spanning from music to fashion to beauty.
