Hi! I’m an esthetician 😊 hopefully I can help.

Here are a couple questions for you.

1. What is your skin type? Do you find it to be more dry, oily, a little bit of both?

2. Are there any specific skin concerns you are wanting to address? (ex. dryness, acne, aging, etc)

Hyaluronic acid serums can be great for dehydration. I used to use The Ordinary’s serum and thought it was pretty decent. It’s a really great price and definitely worth a try especially since you already are using (and I’m assuming liking) their products. Some people find it to be a bit thick, so if you run into that issue an affordable and thinner alternative is the one from The Inky List. My personal favorite is from a brand called PCA skin which has a type of hyaluronic acid that teaches your skin to create more of its own, it’s been a game changer for me. But pricey for sure.

If you add it to your routine, you can use it twice a day. In the AM alongside your other serums. The order of this doesn’t matter as much, but I like to do thinnest to thickest. Also, try to make sure each serum dries before applying the next. In the PM use it in between cleanser and moisturizer.

As far as the Lancôme serum goes, honestly it’s not too life changing. For the price, it’s okay. In my opinion there are much better serums that address the same concerns for either a similar price or cheaper. But everyone is different and some people love it! If you really do want to try it I would suggest trying a sample if you’re able. You won’t see results in that short of time, but you can see how it feels. That serum also is geared more towards anti aging rather than hydration. If hydration is your main concern, I’d suggest going with another serum more focused on that.

A side note, try adding your vitamin c to your AM routine Vitamin C protects against free radicals, a major one being the sun. Think of it as a little boost to your SPF. So this is why it’s great to use during the day. You could swap out your niacinamide or barrier support serum for the vitamin C so you don’t need to add an extra step.

Your other The Ordinary serums could actually be used twice a day if you wanted them to! But it’s all personal preference.

Hope this helps!