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Glacier Water Hyaluronic Acid Serum

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Glacier Water Hyaluronic Acid Serum — Reddit Reviews

by Mixsoon

89nextscore43 verdicts

Updated September 26, 2026

Sodium hyaluronate delivers big, lightweight hydration; breakout risk and weak staying power.

What the community says

Backed by 3 studies

A watery sodium hyaluronate serum that layers easily and gives dehydrated skin a plumper, dewier look. It suits simple, sensitive routines, but people with damaged barriers may feel drier without moisturizer, while acne-prone users report closed comedones.

From Reddit

Backed by 30 threads from r/tretinoin, r/30PlusSkinCare and 3 more.

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What people love

  • Watery essence texture; layers like toner
  • Simple four-ingredient formula with a huge bottle
  • Plumps dehydrated skin with a dewy makeup finish

Watch out for

  • Breaks some users out with tiny closed comedones
  • Can feel drying without moisturizer sealing it in
  • Hydration feels insufficient for some users

Product details

What the science says vs. what Reddit says

  • Dehydration

    Some evidence

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

    On Reddit: DIY sheet masks make it a 10–15-minute nighttime layer for extra hydration. 22 mentions

    What the studies found
    • Both studies that tested it directly found it helped dehydrated skin
    • It improved how much water the skin held
    • One study found it helped more than a placebo
    • One study also found skin felt firmer and some wrinkles looked less deep

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

Real Reddit threads — 68 mentions across 30 threads

Mixsoon Glacier Water Hyaluronic Acid Serum on Reddit, in one place — 30 threads from r/tretinoin, r/30PlusSkinCare and 3 more, summarized.

“Mixsoon Hyaluronic Acid Serum”

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“PM * Round Lab Dokdo Toner * Mixsoon Hyaluronic Acid Serum”

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“Moisturisers are in rotation”

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“Mixsoon Glacier Water Hyaluronic Acid Serum”

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“PM”

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“So far, this routine has been working great for me.”

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“AM - Mixsoon Glacier Water Hyaluronic Acid Serum (for skin prep under BB cream)”

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“I know this wasn’t the point of your post but have you considered that your AM routine with the hyaluronic acid serum alone is actually making your skin drier?”

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“Hyaluronic acid is only as good as the moisturiser to lock it in. BB cream is nowhere near enough to keep skin hydrated.”

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“Mixsoon Glacier Water Hyaluronic Acid Serum- incredible amount of serum for the price. Simple and effective.”

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“Mixsoon Glacier Water!! It's a staple for me in my hydrating toners rotation.”

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“I love the mixsoon glacier serum (I think that’s what it’s called)”

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“OBSESSED with my mixsoon glacier water”

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“Skincare is my lifelong hobby.”

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“You’ve got some of my favorites in these pics”

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