In a few short weeks, I officially say sayonara to my 20s and enter the 30s club. (HBD to me!) This is super exciting and mildly daunting all at once. Don’t get me wrong, I’m pumped for this new decade and chapter of my life, but I’m also very aware of the complexion changes that await me—I’ve already begun to notice the deepening of fine lines. While I’m firmly embracing the aging process (I promise!), I want to keep my skin healthy, plump, and baby-smooth for as long as possible.
In an effort to ramp up my skincare routine ahead of this new decade, I’m focusing on hydration and rejuvenation. And because I have sensitive skin, gentle formulas are key. One product I’ve added to my roster is Philosophy’s new Dose of Wisdom Bouncy Skin Reactivating Serum. Here are five reasons I can’t get enough of it.
1. It Delivers Mega-Hydration
Dose of Wisdom contains molecule-grafted hyaluronic acid, a version of the ingredient designed to provide 48 hours of hydration after one use. It also features the brand’s patented vitality booster, which is chock-full of oxygen—an essential element that helps keep skin healthy, plump, and functioning at peak performance. After I applied the milky serum for the first time, I swear I looked like I’d just gotten a pricey moisturizing facial.
2. It’s Not Harsh on My Skin
Vitamin C and my super-sensitive skin don’t often get along; I typically experience some redness and a slight but not-so-fun burning sensation after application. This serum, however, caused no such reactions, a huge relief considering that the ingredient’s benefits—like collagen support—are major. According to the brand, Dose of Wisdom has been clinically and dermatologist-proven safe for all skin types, including sensitive. For that, I am grateful.
3. It’s Fast-Acting AF
While patience is something I plan on working on in my 30s, let’s be real: No one wants to wait months to see results from their skincare products. If I’m using a serum that claims to make skin look more radiant, I want that glow ASAP. Thankfully, Dose of Wisdom comes through. After that first use, my skin looked noticeably more radiant, as well as smoother and plumper, and the results are only getting better with consistent use.
4. It’s Featherlight
As a perennially dry-skinned person, I love me a rich moisturizer, but I want my serums to sink in quickly so I can keep my routine moving along. Clearly, Philosophy gets it, because this one soaks in immediately and feels light-as-air. There’s zero stickiness and no weird residue, and I’ve found it works beautifully under the moisturizers in my rotation.
5. It Has Science on Its Side
Like I mentioned, Dose of Wisdom is derm-tested and has clinicals to back up its claims. In an eight-week trial featuring women ages 31 to 65, 100 percent saw instantly radiant skin (same) and 92 percent saw plump and revived skin (yup). Plus, the product was shown to smooth the appearance of fine lines in two weeks (#bless). There’s also the fact that the formula was created using innovative methods like proprietary encapsulation, vectorized delivery, and molecule grafting, which all help optimize benefits and results.
Kaleigh Fasanella is a freelance beauty and wellness writer with a passion for amplifying the voices of people with chronic skin conditions. You can find her work in outlets like Allure, Teen Vogue, Byrdie, The Zoe Report, Bustle, Dazed Beauty, and more. She holds a journalism degree from Penn State University, and in addition to editorial, she consults for brands and does some copywriting. Feel free to keep up with her on Instagram @kaleighfaz.