Love the feel, not the smell

I bought this, it does not really have much of a smell in the jar. Once I got to apply to my face I have flash backs to when I was a child and my parents used to put cigarette butts in beer... that is the smell I get as I am about to apply to my face.

I have been using it for over 2 weeks and notice that my skin is smoother and seems to be brighter.

I would buy this again, regardless of the initial smell, I do love this product

I really enjoy the Sunday Riley Tidal Brightening Enzyme Water Cream. It has almost a gel like consistency that glides on easily and sinks in quickly. Skin is immediately softer and luminous. Overtime the skin gets silkier and brighter. It diminished the appearance of scars and discoloration. I have combination skin with dry patches (especially in winter). I was surprised how hydrating it was! The fact that it sinks in so quickly makes it great under makeup.

Sunday Riley's Tidal Brightening Enzyme Water Cream
Moisturizers and I don't get along. My skin tends towards the oily side of things... and most moisturizers just don't feel great on my skin... they coat; don't absorb and they contribute to the oil slick that is my daily reality. One of my game-changing skin moments was the realization that I don't really need moisturizers.

Until I discovered Sunday Riley's Tidal Brightening Enzyme Water Cream.

Here's what they say:
Tidal delivers an intense water drench plus two forms of hyaluronic acid for a more youthful, hydrated look. Papaya enzymes smooth and exfoliate, while alpha-arbutin and exotic floral extracts brighten hyperpigmentation spots and illuminate the complexion. Tidal significantly increases hydration within minutes and provides up to 24 hours of continuous moisture.

Here's what I think:
Tidal is beautifully hydrating without ever feeling oily, or filmy. The plumpification (is that a real word?) factor of this product is insane! My skin feels amazing when I use it: bouncy and full of hydration without any greasiness. Tidal has a very mild scent that disipates quickly and the texture is a light, cooling gel.
I love it over an oil/under an oil or by itself. I especially love Tidal as a final step after Hydrate and Etoile from Jordan Samuel Skin. Makeup applies nicely overtop.
Everyone's skin is different. Somethings will work for me, and not for you and vice versa. Skincare for me is 2 parts understanding your skin, and what it's asking for, and 1 part trial and error. I have already repurchased Tidal... I love it that much! The only criticism I have is I'm not a huge fan of the packaging (straight up jar - easy to contaminate). Other than packaging issues, I adore Tidal.