I got this product for free at a NeoStrata training that I had attended and for the most part, I am really enjoying this serum.
The texture is very light, thin and feels very smooth when applying. It does have a bit of a "gel" feel to it though, and it feels very sticky and tacky on my skin and doesn't absorb well or quickly. When I apply my moisturizer over top of it, the stickiness goes away and seems to absorb with the moisturizer - I usually try to ensure my serum is entirely dry before I apply any additional products but this serum just doesn't dry or absorb on it's own.
I saw a difference in my skin after just one use though - my dry and flaky skin around my nose was minimized and my pores also appeared smaller. I have high hopes for what this product will do with long-term use. (I have only been using for a few days now).
Also, I feel no burning or discomfort when I apply this product even though it has a high percentage of Glycolic .. I did have some irritation when using the 10% Glycolic Cream from Neostrata. This product is created to be gentle enough to use daily but if you are sensitive you can apply it every second day until you build a tolerance. The smell is also very medicinal .. I wish it was a bit more of a pleasant scent.
I do recommend this product but I doubt I will end up purchasing this when my current bottle is empty - I found another Glycolic product that I prefer and is a little bit cheaper that I feel gives me the same/better results and also smells better with no sticky residue.