The Gift Card

I was gifted the Activating Hand Serum by HABELO as part of their Sneak Preview Program. All opinions are completely my own.

From the moment I opened the jar, I had a feeling this was going to be different.

As a 54-year-old woman who takes skincare seriously, I’ve spent years trying to find something—anything—that actually makes a visible difference in the texture and tone of my hands.

I’ve worn sunscreen daily since my 30s (so thankfully I’ve avoided sun spots), but starting in my 40s, I noticed a marked change in the look and feel of my hands. The skin didn’t bounce back the way it used to. It looked thinner. Rougher. Just… older.

So when this serum arrived, I was genuinely excited to give it a go.

And I’m in love.

First, let’s talk texture. This is not your standard hand lotion. This is a serum—rich, creamy, and luxuriously smooth, but in no way greasy. You only need the tiniest amount (think: blueberry-sized), which I scoop and gently press onto the backs of my hands, rubbing them together to evenly distribute the product. At the rate I’m using it—twice daily, sometimes three times—I estimate one jar will last a solid three months, which makes the price point more than reasonable for the results and quality.

My hands look younger. The texture is smoother. They feel more hydrated, plumper even.

What’s not in the formula is just as important as what is.

One of the reasons I trust this product so much is because it’s retinol-free. Living in Phoenix, I’m extremely…