Dermal Elixir Hydra Vitamin B5 Serum 40ml

(Ingredients list is at the bottom of this review.)Exfoliating serums and other exfoliating products are a dime a dozen. They're everywhere. But it's really hard to find a healing, restoring, hydrating skincare product with a simple, sensible ingredients list that is actually good for sensitive skin. That's what I thought I had found here, and I was so excited about the possibility of this serum helping my dry, sensitive skin to be healthier and more resilient.I was really expecting to love the Dermal Elixir Hydra Vitamin B5 Serum (40ml). That is, until I found out that it had a surprise PHA exfoliant (gluconolactone) in it. I have quite sensitive skin. This product was marketed as a simple healing (B5/Panthenol) hydrating (Hyaluronic Acid) serum for sensitive skin. So that's what I was expecting to get. It's unfortunate that they turned it into an exfoliating serum on the sly. My skin didn't fair well.This serum is a nice one overall. It has a somewhat viscous texture, which becomes very watery and hydrating when applied to the skin. The texture looks and feels like it will hydrate well. It glides onto the skin smoothly, and soaks in nicely. The serum doesn't appear to have any detectable scent.The packaging is an amber glass bottle with a glass pipette dropper. Most serums are 30ml, but this serum is 40ml. I find it to be a good value for money at the current price of $20.Upon using this serum, my skin was in fairly good condition. But afterward, my skin barrier was damaged to some degree. It might have been worse, if I hadn't felt the symptoms of irritation, and washed my face after an hour or so. I was so hoping to have found a real gem for my dry, sensitive skin, and I imagine it would be perfect for me without the PHA exfoliant. Unfortunately, I don't think I can continue using this serum.On a positive note, my skin did feel quite smooth, and that's always nice. Unfortunately, I can't handle most exfoliants or any kind of frequent exfoliation.Overall, this is a nice serum with nice ingredients. However, the formulation did clearly go off-task a bit, considering the serums stated intended purpose. If you know that you can handle the ingredients, I'd recommend trying this serum. I do wish that I could continue using it.INGREDIENTS:Aqua (Water), Propanediol, Panthenol, Gluconolactone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Algin, Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium, Sodium Benzoate, Arginine, Calcium Gluconate.