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Mineral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Face Serum

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Mineral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Face Serum — Reddit Reviews

by Vichy

86nextscore22 verdicts

Updated October 29, 2026

Hyaluronic acid serum for damp-skin hydration and tightness relief; expensive for modest results.

What the community says

Backed by 3 studies

A lightweight hyaluronic acid serum for pressing into damp skin, then sealing with moisturizer, especially when retinoids or dryness leave your face tight. It layers nicely for many users, though very dry skin may feel drier unless application stays wet.

From Reddit

Backed by 29 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 4 more.

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What people love

  • Damp-skin application relieves tightness
  • Lightweight texture; one pump covers the full face
  • Useful hydration buffer under tretinoin

Watch out for

  • Can feel drying unless skin is very damp
  • Underwhelming for lines and wrinkles
  • Pricey for the amount used

Product details

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What the science says vs. what Reddit says

  • Dehydration

    Some evidence

    Hyaluronic Acid: 2 studies tested it directly. See all 3 studies

    On Reddit: Pressed onto damp skin, it traps moisture when skin feels tight. 11 mentions

    What the studies found
    • Both studies that tested it directly found it helped with dehydrated skin
    • It improved how much water the skin held
    • It may also make skin feel more elastic
    • One study found it worked better than a placebo and better than another form of hyaluronic acid

Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.

Real Reddit threads — 53 mentions across 29 threads

Vichy Mineral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Face Serum on Reddit, in one place — 29 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 4 more, summarized.

“It's the Vichy mineral 89”

Mentioned

“needless to say, I won't buy another when I empty it.”

Mentioned

“my first one as well, really wanted to give it a try”

Mentioned

“Vichy mineral 89 hydraulic acid”

Positive

“Vichy mineral 89 hydraulic acid,”

Positive

“my skincare routine I've been using for the last couple years or so is as follows”

Positive

“-Vichy Mineral 89 Eye Serum”

Positive

“AM:”

Positive

“Here’s my full routine for anyone curious.”

Positive

“vichy mineral 89”

Positive

“i have very sensitive, dry and rosacea prone skin and this routine has my skin looking the best it’s ever been!”

Positive

“i use tower 28 sos spray, vichy mineral 89”

Positive

“Some hyaluronic acid products I’ve personally used and liked are Torriden Dive-In Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum, Vichy Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Serum”

Mentioned

“As an extra hydration step, you could use a hyaluronic acid serum or toner in addition to your moisturizer.”

Mentioned

“If your skin is oily but dehydrated, your pores can appear more noticeable.”

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“I sometimes layer on the Vichy mineral 89 serum underneath as well for extra moisture”

Positive

“but I do not miss it when I don’t use it”

Positive

“Good luck!”

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