Now, it seems as though the Hydramax + Active Boost Serum has recently been ditched by Chanel in favour of the Chanel Hydra Beauty Micro Serum. Whether this is the same product or a reformulation, I'm not entirely sure as I haven't tried the latter, but it appears to be incredibly similar. I have been obsessed with this hydrating serum for so long, but I realised it was tricky to track down when I last came to repurchase it. I picked up this particular bottle on my return from a holiday in the duty free section of the airport. As soon as I clapped eyes on it, I had to stock up. So, although it may be discontinued, I thought I'd still share my thoughts in case you were tempted to try the new Chanel Hydra Beauty Micro Serum.

Although it may feel a bit weird to apply a blue serum to your face, don't worry. It literally melts into the skin as you blend and disappears to leave no trace of Smurf behind whatsoever. The gel texture is fairly thick for a serum, but it sinks in rapidly for an instantly refreshing and hydrating feel. There's no greasy film left on the surface, just a glowing, plumped finish, so it won't overload oilier skin-types but helps to balance out moisture levels. The really clean, fresh scent makes it even more of a joy to apply, and one pump is all you need to cover your entire face.

Various forms of camellia, an active ingredient within the serum, dramatically increases moisture levels within the skin as needed. The result is a complexion that's left feeling comfortable with an optimal level of hydration instead of totally drowned in excess nourishment, which could lead to pore clogging and breakouts. The formula also contains your usual hyaluronic acid for added hydration and blue ginger PFA as a powerful antioxidant to protect from free radicals. Whenever my skin is acting up with irritation, this serum is also great at calming redness and preventing that horrid rashy, bumpy texture from appearing. Over the time I've used this serum, my skin has definitely maintained a more healthy, hydrated look and it no longer feels as tight after cleansing. It's like my skin has a backup of moisture within it, so I don't need to immediately slather it in heavy creams to prevent it from drying out. I don't need to slather on multiple layers of shimmery, greasy creams to achieve luminosity; my skin looks naturally glowy and fresh from within.