What is Dr. Denese HydroShield Ultra Moisturizing Face Serum?

Dr. Denese HydroShield Ultra Moisturizing Face Serum is a hydrating serum made for dry to normal skin types that promises to lock in moisture and drastically reduce the look of dry lines and wrinkles. Dr. Denese uses what she calls Hydroshield Technology which focuses on the stratum corneum, or outermost layer of the skin. Dr . Denese HydroShield Ultra Moisturizing Face Serum is full of ceramides, soy, vitamin E, retinol, linoleic acids, EFA, and glycolipids that support the skin lipid barrier.  The skin lipid barrier is plays an important role in our skins health. Lipids are easily absorbed into the intracellular matrix of the skin which helps the skin fight environmental stresses. Lipids have moisture-binding properties, keeping the skin moisturized and improve the overall health of the skin. By focusing on this aspect of the skins health Dr. Denese claims that her product intensely moisturizes skin for a soft, supple, luminous, more youthful look.

 

Dr. Denese HydroShield Ultra Moisturizing Face Serum Ingredient Profile

The ingredients that this serum boasts about includes:

• ceramides– one of three types of lipids, or fats, that help keep moisture in the skin
• soy– has a beneficial effect on skin through its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects
• vitamin E retinol — is a cell rejuvenator that produces healthier, plumper skin cells.
• linoleic acids– unsaturated fatty acid used as an emollient and thickening agent in cosmetics. There is some research showing it to be effective in cell regulation and skin-barrier repair, as well as an antioxidant and an anti-inflammatory.
• EFA—vital to cell function
• glycolipids–  coat cell walls, forming a barrier that holds skin and water content in place.

 

Dr. Denese HydroShield Ultra Moisturizing Face Serum Pros

• This product is a serum so its delivery of ingredients penetrates deeper into the skin.
• Hydrates whole face with a small amount of serum.
• Won the QVC Customer Choice Beauty Award in the anti-aging category.
• Works well under make up and sunscreens.

Dr. Denese HydroShield Ultra Moisturizing Face Serum Cons

• Some reviews said that is worked well as a moisturizer but lacked in changing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
• High cost
• Not for all skin types; too heavy for oily skin.
• Goes on very thick and takes up to 5 minutes to fully soak into the skin.

Final Thoughts

In a world of peptides and acids, I was surprised and excited to see a product that focused on the skins lipid barrier. This serum seems to have a great amount of medical research behind it and Dr. Denese seems to be a favorite among her QVC followers. The price of this product was quite high. For half of an ounce (.5 oz) you pay $49.00 and have a 30 day money back guarantee.

I think that Dr. Denese does have a lot of great things to offer, but I don’t think this specific serum is the cure all to anti-aging and that there are a lot of other products out there that can give you a broader range of positive results.