Did anyone else’s skin texture improve after adding one hydrating step?

I recently added one extra hydrating step into my routine and didn’t expect much, but my skin texture has improved a lot over the past couple of weeks.

It feels smoother, less dull, and just overall healthier.

I didn’t change anything else in my routine, which is why I’m kinda surprised.

Now I’m wondering if hydration was the thing my skin was missing the whole time.

Has anyone experienced something similar?