Annmarie Gianni Anti-Aging Serum (15ml)
This aloe-based serum is designed to hydrate, firm, and support a smoother-looking complexion using botanical extracts, olive-derived squalane, hyaluronic acid, and antioxidant-rich plant compounds. It has a lightweight, water-gel texture that layers easily under moisturizer or facial oil, making it a good option for daily use when skin needs hydration and support rather than aggressive actives.
Ingredients
Aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf juice, serum blend (aloe vera leaf juice, squalane (olive oil derived), carrageenan (red algae) extract, non-GMO xanthan gum), Rosa damascena (rose) distillate, herb-infused aloe vera juice (aloe vera leaf juice, amla fruit extract, calendula flower extract, comfrey leaf extract, fennel seed extract, ginkgo leaf extract, gotu kola leaf extract, horsetail leaf extract, helichrysum flower extract, milk thistle seed extract, nettle leaf extract, plantain leaf extract, rhodiola root extract, rooibos leaf extract, rosemary extract, schisandra fruit extract), water, vegetable-derived glycerin extracts (sunflower seed, butterfly bush, edelweiss), Populus tremuloides (aspen) bark extract, vegetable-derived glycerin, water, vegetable-derived glycerin extract (red raspberry), sodium ascorbate, water, vegetable-derived glycerin extract (flax seed), chia seed oil, tamanu seed oil, tocopherol (non-GMO vitamin E), non-GMO xanthan gum, sodium hyaluronate (hyaluronic acid), CO2 extracts (rosemary, rosehip seed oil), vetiver root oil, frankincense gum extract, sweet myrrh oil, rose absolute extract, jasmine sambac absolute extract. Ingredients are listed by the brand as organically grown or wildcrafted, where noted.
Certifications & Standards
MADE SAFE certified (verified on the brand’s website)
Leaping Bunny certified cruelty-free (verified on the brand’s website)
Made in USA (brand-stated on the brand’s website)
Non-GMO (brand-stated on the brand’s website)
What I Like
I like that this is an aloe-forward, lightweight serum that delivers hydration without feeling greasy or heavy.
Olive-derived squalane and hyaluronic acid help support a smoother, more plump look, especially when skin feels dry or tight.
The herb-infused aloe blend gives this a treatment-style feel without relying on harsh or aggressive actives.
Antioxidant support from botanicals like edelweiss and butterfly bush is a nice bonus for everyday environmental stress.
This layers well under a moisturizer and also works well as a first step before a facial oil.
Things to Keep in Mind
EWG rating: 4, based on entering the ingredient list into the EWG Skin Deep Analyzer. This score is primarily driven by Populus tremuloides (aspen) bark extract and comfrey. Aspen bark contains salicylate-related compounds that are flagged more conservatively in EWG’s system due to oral exposure concerns; these concerns are not directly reflective of typical topical cosmetic use at low concentrations.
This formula includes aromatic botanicals and absolutes (such as vetiver, frankincense, myrrh, rose, and jasmine), so it may not be the best fit if you avoid aromatic botanicals in leave-on skincare.
If you prefer very minimal ingredient lists, this may feel more complex than a basic hydrating serum.
Sensitive Skin & Pregnancy Considerations
The base ingredients in this serum, including aloe, squalane, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and many of the botanical extracts, are generally considered low risk for topical cosmetic use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Patch testing is a smart step for very sensitive, fragrance-reactive, rosacea-prone, or acne-prone skin, since this formula contains multiple aromatic botanicals and essential oil components.
Essential oil transparency: This formula contains aromatic botanicals, essential oils, and absolutes. Essential oils can carry trace contaminants, depending on sourcing and processing, and Feather & Nest prioritizes brands that use certified ingredients and, when available, testing practices to minimize impurities.