Amino Rain™ Glasswater Serum – Hydrating Face Serum

Description

AQUA, GLYCERIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, PROPANEDIOL, NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIHEPTANOATE, ETHYLHEXYL OLIVATE, C9-12 ALKANE, MICA (Pearlescent colorant), SACCHARIDE ISOMERATE, POLYGLUTAMIC ACID (Active), COCO-CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE, SQUALANE (Squalane, Hydrogenated Oil), DIPALMITTOYL HYDROXYPROLINE, HYDROLYZED SODIUM HYALURONATE (Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid), ALLANTOIN (Active ingredient derived from comfrey), GLYCERYL ACRYLATE/ACRYLIC ACID COPOLYMER, Panax ginseng root extract (Ginseng), Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic acid), sorbitan sesquioleate, SODIUM HYALURONATE (Hyaluronic acid), SODIUM POLYACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer (Hyaluronic acid), ALANINE (Amino acid), ARGININE (Amino acid), WISTERIA (Amino acid), HISTIDINE (Amino acid), ISOLEUCINE (Amino acid), PHENYLALANINE (Amino acid), PROLINE (Amino acid), SERINE (Amino acid), THREONINE (Amino acid), VALINE (Amino acid), Sclerocarya birrea seed oil (Marula vegetable oil), Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract (Mushroom), ASPARTIC ACID (Amino acid), PCA, Oat Kernel Oil (Oat vegetable oil), SODIUM CARRAGEENAN, PALMITIC ACID (Fatty acid), SODIUM LACTATE, SODIUM PCA (Natural moisturizing factor), PENTYLENE GLYCOL, SORBETH-30 TETRAISOSTEARATE, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, PANTHENOL (Pro-vitamin B5), MARIS SAL (Sea salt), SODIUM CITRATE, SODIUM METABISULFITE, PPG-8-Ceteth-20, ACRYLATES/BEHENETH-25 METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER, CITRIC ACID, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, PHENOXYETHANOL, XANTHAN GUM, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE (Vitamin E derivative), SODIUM HYDROXIDE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, CI 77491 (Red dye, iron trioxide), CI 77891 (White colorant: Titanium dioxide)

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

Drunk Elephant's Amino Rain™ Glasswater serum is primarily intended for skin in need of intense hydration, comfort, and radiance. Its formula aims to restore the skin barrier, plump the skin, and reduce signs of dehydration, making it a good choice for dry, dull, or devitalized skin. My expert opinion is that the brand offers a holistic approach to hydration, combining biomimetic active ingredients and lipid-replenishing agents for optimal effectiveness in improving skin suppleness and radiance.

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three active ingredients stand out in this formula. First, hyaluronic acid in several forms (hydrolyzed, cross-polymer, acetylated) acts as a powerful water captor, promoting multi-layer hydration and an immediate plumping effect. Next, the amino acid complex (alanine, arginine, glycine, etc.) mimics the skin's NMF (natural moisturizing factor), strengthening the skin barrier and limiting water loss. Finally, squalane, derived from plant sources, provides a lipid-replenishing and protective action, while improving skin texture. This synergy of active ingredients gives the product superior quality for restoring and maintaining skin hydration.

Tips and Application Ritual

I recommend applying this serum in the morning and/or evening to clean skin before moisturizer. It fits perfectly into a minimalist routine or as a complement to soothing active ingredients (panthenol, allantoin). It is compatible with most skincare products, but I do not recommend using it at the same time as powerful exfoliants (AHA/BHA acids) to avoid irritation on sensitive skin.

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

This serum stands out for its light, non-greasy texture and luminous finish, without any sticky residue. It is extremely well tolerated, even by sensitive skin. The only possible downside is the presence of micas and colorants, which may not be suitable for everyone. In conclusion, this is an innovative, effective, and safe moisturizer that I recommend for restoring radiance and comfort to the skin.