Super Saturated — Reddit Reviews
by Experiment
Updated September 25, 2026
30% glycerin hydration serum that leaves skin juicy; sticky and tacky.
What the community says
A water-based glycerin serum people layer on damp skin for serious hydration and barrier support. Redditors use it under moisturizer, before tret, and under makeup. The catch is the tacky, goopy finish, so texture-averse people usually hate it.
What this means for you
Backed by 29 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/koreanskincare and 3 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
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What the science says
Acne
Some evidence
Niacinamide: 6 studies tested it on its own. See all 17 studies
What the studies found
- Most studies found niacinamide helped acne
- Some studies found 4% niacinamide cleared acne about as well as clindamycin
- One study found 4% niacinamide improved red, sore spots, but IPL worked better
- Some research found no clear difference, and a large review said the effects were uncertain
Hyperpigmentation
Some evidence
Niacinamide: 5 studies tested it on its own. See all 24 studies
What the studies found
- All of these studies found niacinamide helped fade dark spots or patches
- In clinical trials, 5% niacinamide faded dark spots more than a placebo
- It also helped when used with salicylic acid peels, more than peels alone
- Used on its own, it helped, but one study found a niacinamide mix worked better
- One study found the fading effect reversed after stopping niacinamide
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
Real Reddit threads — 63 mentions across 29 threads
Experiment Super Saturated on Reddit, in one place — 29 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/koreanskincare and 3 more, summarized.
“My holy grail hydrating serum is Experiment beauty’s super saturated, which has 30% glycerine.”
Positive
“I’ve been through 7 bottles of the stuff!”
Positive
“holy grail hydrating serum”
Positive
“Tried swapping it out for Experiment's Super Saturated Serum, but it just wasn't the same at all!”
Cautionary
“Had to add the snail mucin essence back in because the other serum was more nourishing than hydrating!”
Cautionary
“Together they work really well though!”
Cautionary
“Morning: experiment super saturated”
Positive
“mainly just moisturizer and a hydrating serum on top if i need it”
Positive
“i edited my post with my full routine”
Positive
“Experiment super Saturated serum applied to damp skin as a base.”
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“applied to damp skin as a base”
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“Super Saturated”
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“Experiment Beauty Super Saturated also comes to mind.”
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“Experiment Beauty is pretty open about using parabens (as a selling point).”
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“Super Saturated also comes to mind”
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“add an occlusive if my skin felt dry that day (Experiment Super Saturated, Malezia moisturizer, Cicoplast Balme B5)”
Positive
“Experiment Super Saturated”
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“if my skin felt dry that day”
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