I absolutely love this product! This is the first time that I have seen an almost instant result, this is my first HG. I haven’t used other centella products to compare this with. However, I tried this first because of the high % Niacinimide. This combo has been very effective for me. The fragrance is not too strong and disappears pretty quickly. The thickness is similar to Hada Labo premium, it is not runny. It spreads and sinks in very easily. It layers well under my other products.