Thank you for sharing your experience, we are so sorry for any discomfort or irritation caused by our Illuminous Antioxidant Serum. We always strive to provide high-quality products that are safe and effective for our customers. We would like to assure you that this is not a common reaction, although everyone's skin is different and may react in a unique manner to the potent ingredients in this serum. Once again, we apologize and appreciate your feedback.