Let me tell you, this little bottle has become my skincare MVP. The first time I squeezed out that pearl-sized amount (seriously, a little goes SUCH a long way), I knew it was special. It glides on like silk - no tugging, no weird residue, just instant absorption.

As someone with combination skin that's both oily and flaky at the same time (thanks, genetics), finding a moisturizer that doesn't either clog my pores or leave me tight-faced has been a decade-long quest. This one nails it. I can actually feel it quenching my skin's thirst without that gross greasy film.

Here's my favorite test: I wore it under makeup during a 95°F Texas summer day. Not only did my foundation stay put, but when I finally washed my face that night, my skin still felt... calm? Like it hadn't been through a desert and a frying pan.

After three months of use (yes, the bottle lasts that long!), my sister actually grabbed my face and said 'What are you using? Your skin looks airbrushed.' That's when I knew the collagen claims weren't just marketing fluff.

The only downside? That price tag makes me wince every time I repurchase. But considering how long it lasts and the results I'm seeing? I've officially stopped my endless moisturizer hunt.