The milky serum has a very silky, fluid consistency with a pleasant faint herbal scent. It's lightweight yet moisturizing which is why I recommend a small amount applied at a time. You only need a few drops on your entire face for full coverage. It absorbs completely on the skin in a matter of seconds so you can layer your moisturizer on top right away. While the formula is light and cruelty free, it packs a powerful combination of active ingredients such as a Vitamin C., Retinol, botanical hyaluronic acid, salicylic acid and Niacinamide. It's also all natural and full of gentle organic ingredients suitable for any skin type, even sensitive -- such as mine -- as well as oily types. I didn't experience any burning or irritations which I loved. The product is all natural and does not contain fillers or harmful fragrances, dyes or parabens. I also noticed how it reduced the redness around my cheeks after washing my face. It soothed the skin somewhat in this regard. That's an added plus for me because my skin can get pretty red after cleansing and exfoliating. The icing on top is that the brand manufactures right here in the United States at an FDA approved facility. As for the skin clearing results, I will keep you posted with an update since I would need extra time to fully test the long term results but since using it my skin feels soothed, extremely hydrated and does not interfere at all with both my moisturizer and foundation. You can use the serum without worrying about pilling