I received this product as a sample and of course I was very excited to try it. The first thing that I noticed was the smell. It smells like medicine and / or something that has gone bad. If you are sensitive to strong odors then I would advise you to avoid even though they fade away quickly.The texture was white and very much like water. Not only was the serum not hydrating enough but it is overly drying to my skin. My skin felt uncomfortably tight after applying it. The serum is easy to apply and gets absorbed quickly into the skin. I am not sure if I like this product or not but I might stay away as I am not a huge fan of the smell. Was really disappointed as I usually like neostrata products.