This Serum From Biossance Has Been Getting Rave Reviews on Instagram, and Now I Know Why

I swapped my normal nighttime retinol for this product and noticed a difference right away. I used the serum nightly, after cleansing and applying toner, and noticed it didn't make my skin flake quite like retinol tends to do. (I could even apply the product on its own, without the addition of a moisturizer or oil afterward.) I noticed a slight tingling upon application, but that faded quickly and didn't leave my skin feeling tight or dry. The only downside for me was the smell, which reminded me a bit of self-tanner, but it wasn't overpowering.