Jennifer Aniston's serum of choice is one piece of beauty information we'd all like to be privy to.
Luckily, you don't have to work all that hard to find out what Jen rates as her best skincare product, as the actor has credited Swisscode Pure Hyaluron serum as the secret to her enviable, glowing skin. The highly prized buy, based around the superstar ingredient hyaluronic acid, is a predictably pricy option, but we've also found exact dupes at a fraction of the cost.
So, what is it about this formula that makes it one of the best hyaluronic acid products to replicate Jen's California girl glow? And is it right for you?
Jennifer Aniston's serum: what you need to know
The desire to know what's behind Jen's perennially glowing complexion has turned beauty fans around the world into skincare routine sleuths. And guess what? That juicy, dewy complexion is largely thanks to this serum, formulated with hero skincare ingredient, hyaluronic acid (HA), sometimes also called sodium hyaluronate.
The key to Swisscode Pure Hyaluron's success lies in the different weights of HA in the formula: the small molecules penetrate into the skin to bind water to collagen and elastin fibers, while the heavier molecules sit on the skin's surface, plumping up the skin texture.
Due to its plumping powers, HA is often touted as a needle-free alternative to Botox, is one of those skincare ingredients that almost everyone can get along with, and very rarely causes any irritation. This is worth noting because many people are drawn to using active buys such as the best retinol creams when trying to achieve a glow. While both can be used in the same routine, it's worth understanding the differences between hyaluronic acid vs retinol before splurging on either (spoiler: retinol can be very aggressive)
Jen is not the only celeb fan of this serum though. Former Friends co-star Courtney Cox is reportedly also a user, as is actor Emma Thompson.
(opens in new tab)- Swisscode Pure Hyaluron Serum (15ml) for $113/£90 at Zest Beauty (opens in new tab)
Our favorite dupes for Jennifer Aniston's serum
Can't spring for Jen's exact favorite? Don't worry, hyaluronic acid is widely available in skincare buys across every price point. To replicate the plumping, dewy effects of Jennifer Aniston's serum, seek out formulas with high levels of HA at various molecular weights.
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(opens in new tab)How to use Jennifer Aniston's go-to ingredient
HA serums are generally suitable for all skin types. But we particularly recommend it as part of a skincare routine for dry skin because of its hydrating qualities.
Wash your hands thoroughly before you start. Then massage 2-3 drops into clean skin twice a day (see our guide to double cleansing to make sure your skin is perfectly clarified first.) Work the serum from the neck up to the forehead, then lock all that goodness in with your best face moisturizer.
Jen reportedly also uses a gold-plated facial roller as part of her routine. If this is something that appeals then read our guides to the benefits of gua sha and the best facial rollers – used in combination with that super-dewy serum, you can't go wrong.
Now if only we could learn how to replicate her flawless Hollywood smile and iconic oval layer haircut, we'd be really sorted.
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