Not moisturizing once absorbed but not drying either. Haven’t noticed brightening yet
This comes in a plastic bag that is sealed. Inside it is just a jar, no outer product box. But, there is plastic sealing around the jar. When you remove the lid, there is no seal there. It is made in the US. The ingredients are listed on the label.<br /><br />The product itself is a creamy yellow color. It has a slight scent to it, but I can’t quite place it, but it isn’t a bad or unpleasant smell, and I only smell it if I stick my nose right up to the jar. I don’t smell it while applying it. It has a gel like texture. It glides onto the skin. It feels extremely hydrating while applying it. Like your skin is going to be really hydrated. But, once it dries down it doesn’t have that feeling, it has a slight tacky feeling that takes a few minutes to go away. It does make the skin feel smooth and slightly hydrated but not as hydrating as I’d like. But, I didn’t get this to be my main face moisturizer. I got it for its brightening effects. So far I haven’t noticed any brightening, but something like this will take time.<br /><br />Right now I can say that it’s not very moisturizing. It doesn’t feel drying, but doesn’t feel moisturizing once it absorbs either. I haven’t noticed any brightening effects, but I’m going to continue using it and hopefully will notice some after continued use. It does work well under my moisturizer and makeup. Right now I only feel comfortable giving it a middle 3 stars since I can’t really speak to its effects and don’t find it moisturizing.
Rating: 3 stars