The serum for your five minutes at the bathroom mirror

A 30 ml pink serum built around NAD+ and a 14 peptide complex, made for face, neck and body. It fits on one bathroom shelf without asking for much room, and the listing is quite specific about what carries it and what it says the formula is meant to do.

The listing pairs NAD+ with a complex of 14 peptides. It describes NAD+ as something that energizes skin, and says the peptides signal collagen production. The claims are firmer, smoother, more resilient skin and help blocking wrinkle formation. Those are the brand’s statements, and the listing gives no percentages, concentrations or study results to back them up.

Pomegranate extract is the antioxidant named, described as working against free radicals and dullness. The barrier side comes from five ceramides, listed as NP, AP, AS, NS and EOP, plus vegan collagen. Ceramides are the ingredient the listing ties to the skin’s moisture shield, so that is the part to read closely if dryness is your main concern. The pink color is in the title, but the listing does not say what gives it that shade.

On texture, the listing says it is lightweight, absorbs quickly and leaves no residue, with a glassy glow finish. Whether that finish suits you is a matter of taste, since glassy appeals to some people and not to others. It is described for daily use on the face, neck and other body areas, in a 1.01 oz bottle. Not stated: the full ingredient list, the pH, whether it suits sensitive skin, and how much to use each time.