Annmarie Gianni Hydrate Elixir (30ml)

This lightweight, water-based hydrating serum is formulated to deeply hydrate and support skin firmness with a short ingredient list. It pairs hyaluronic acid with a vegan collagen-supporting peptide to help improve skin elasticity, smoothness, and overall hydration without heaviness. The texture is fluid and fast-absorbing, making it easy to layer under oils, creams, or sunscreen.

Ingredients

Sodium hyaluronate solution (sodium hyaluronate (hyaluronic acid), water), tripeptide-29 (vegan collagen prepeptide), Populus tremuloides (aspen) bark extract.

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)

  • Vegan (brand-stated on the brand’s website)

  • Non-GMO (brand-stated on the brand’s website)

What I Like

  • EWG rating: 2, based on entering the ingredient list into the EWG Skin Deep Analyzer, placing it in the low hazard range.

  • I love how minimal this formula is, which makes it exceptionally approachable for sensitive or easily overwhelmed skin.

  • Hyaluronic acid delivers adequate hydration without oil, making it suitable for all skin types, including oily or acne-prone skin.

  • Tripeptide-29 supports collagen appearance and skin firmness without using animal-derived collagen.

  • The lightweight, water-based texture layers beautifully under facial oils or moisturizers and works well both morning and night.

Things to Keep in Mind

  • This serum focuses solely on hydration and skin support, not on exfoliation or resurfacing.

  • The formula includes Populus tremuloides (aspen) bark extract, which EWG flags conservatively due to salicylate-related components that are more relevant to oral exposure. These concerns do not directly translate to low-level topical cosmetic use and are not uncommon in clean preservation systems.

  • Because the formula is so lightweight, dehydrated skin types may want to follow with an oil or cream to seal in hydration.

Sensitive Skin & Pregnancy Considerations

The ingredients in this formula, including hyaluronic acid and tripeptide-29, are generally considered low risk for topical cosmetic use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Aspen bark extract is used here as part of a gentle preservation system and is not associated with known topical pregnancy concerns at cosmetic-use levels.

This is a perfect option for very sensitive, rosacea-prone, or acne-prone skin due to its short ingredient list. Patch testing is always reasonable if your skin is highly reactive.