ROADTEST: 3 women, from 24 to 41, tried this cult serum's newest formula.

It is absolutely no secret that the right serum can make ALL the difference in your daily skincare routine. We always want them to nail our skin goals, play nice when layering other products, and most importantly, make us feel good.

But, as a fellow beauty lover, let me tell you that finding the right product can sometimes feel like an Olympic sport – given there are now about a million different options to choose from.

So, when NIVEA’s first-ever facial serum landed on my doorstep with its advanced innovative formula I knew it had to be good. It promises to plump up your skin, restore bounce, deeply hydrate and leave your skin feeling supple and smooth. 

Sounds amazing, right? It gets even better.

This product is suitable for use both morning and night, on all skin types and is dermatologically approved, which just gives you extra reassurance that it's going to do good for your skin.

Over the last week, 3 of us in our 20s, 30s and 40s have been using the NIVEA Cellular Filler Expert Replumping Hyaluronic Serum to see if it lives up to the hype. Here is what they had to say.

Lisa, 24, has sensitive skin. 

Let me start by saying that my skin can be very reactive. As much as I love skincare, I'm often struggling to find products that leave me looking refreshed and hydrated without redness or irritation.

So, on day one when I applied the serum and didn't experience any irritation, I was excited. I instantly noticed how quickly the serum absorbed into my skin. It was ultra-lightweight, yet it left me feeling the hydrating benefits of the hyaluronic acid and glycerin.

I applied five drops onto my fingertips and massaged it upwards in circular motions morning and night as directed, which I found really helped to work the product in while also making my skin look dewy and plump.

The serum does have a slight fragrance which I am typically quite sensitive to. However, I really liked the subtle ‘clean’ scent of this product and did not find this to be an issue for me at all.

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By day seven, I had still not noticed any irritation or redness on my skin. Instead, I was left with a natural glow and smoother texture in my problem areas, such as my forehead and cheeks. I also loved using this serum as a base under my makeup as it just helped my other products last longer throughout the day.

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Erin, 41, is looking for something to keep her skin plump and hydrated. 

Since sliding into my 40s, I've become obsessed with skincare. I know it's a cliché, but I can't stop looking at other women's faces and wondering about their routines and rituals. Sometimes, I even ask them flat out – what are you using to make your skin look so good?

When I was asked to try the new NIVEA serum I was excited. The promise of long-lasting hydration and firmer, plumper skin? Yes, please. 

First, it goes on like a dream. I've tried other serums that are sticky and heavy, or that feel like they sit on top of the skin, but the NIVEA Cellular serum is light and feels like it soaks straight into my tired, dehydrated skin. It felt like it was instantly getting to work on the surface and deeper layers of my skin.

Every day I've been putting it on after cleansing morning and night, sometimes following with a day or night cream, and sometimes not. After a week, my skin feels smoother, more even, and more hydrated. I'm a convert.

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Hannah, 34, is looking for some added bounce. 

I'm not sure when the perfect moment is to road test a formula designed to bounce back your skin… but, I've just moved house with three children under five, (including one teething 6-month-old) so I’m about as bouncy as a concrete slab right now. The starting point is low – postpartum hormones have dried out my skin, and several dermatitis flare-ups have left me wary of active ingredients. So, when I read the ingredients, I’m pleased to see it’s dermatologically approved for all skin types including sensitive skin. 

Night one, I cleansed in the shower and then applied 5 drops afterwards, massaging as directed. The serum feels super soft and generously covers my face and neck even though my skin normally drinks the product. There’s zero redness or tingling – very reassuring given my sensitive skin. I add my moisturiser over the top and leave the bathroom to find our middle child awake complaining of an earache, so the night is spent dealing with that. 

Despite a terrible night of sleep, when I wake up there’s a definite glow. The main thing I notice is the lack of pillow creases on my face, my skin looks filled out rather than smooshed. 

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During the day I decide to skip my moisturiser on top and just use sunscreen. The serum works really nicely as a base and doesn’t make my sunscreen look heavy on top. It’s also light enough to wear to the gym and because it’s not oily, I don’t end up with panda eyes from my mascara either. 

After a week of using it consistently morning and night – I can absolutely see a difference. My skin looks nourished and my fine lines are less pronounced. I’ll absolutely keep using this as a base under my moisturiser through winter.

Shop the NIVEA Cellular Filler Expert Replumping Hyaluronic Serum, an advanced innovative formula designed to bounce back your skin.

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