fresh kombucha first treatment essence

This is the description from their website: our best-selling anti-pollution treatment essence powered by antioxidant-rich kombucha for visibly smoother, luminous skin. this liquid treatment provides protection from indoor and outdoor pollution, plus digital light, while increasing smoothness, luminosity and suppleness. it also minimizes the look of pores and fine lines, hydrates and preps for next steps. the star is kombucha, fermented black tea rich in antioxidants. 

key ingredients:

- hyaluronic acid: attracts and maintains moisture to enhance suppleness.

- kombucha: fermented black tea rich in antioxidants, helps to smooth skin, increase luminosity, and defend against pollution - which can lead to the look of premature lines and dull skin. 

- kigelia africana fruit extract: helps smooth the appearance of skin texture.

- mandarin peel extract: helps promote an even complexion.

the packaging: it comes in patterned-black box with description at the back in english and french as well as ingredients list printed on it. The FTE itself comes in frosted transparent plastic bottle that looks yellowish because of the essence with black screw cap. The opening of the bottle is big enough but not too big that the essence comes out flowing too much. At first, they seal the opening with aluminum foil to secure the product inside. The mini size comes in 50 ml while the full size one is 150ml. 

the scent: i don’t know how kombucha should smell like, but all i know is, once i open the bottle, it smells like tea. Like fragrant tea and i love it. I gush about it every time i use it to my husband that it might bored him already. i might be saying it as if the scent is very fragrant like the rose toner, but it's not. once you pat it on your skin, the smell lingers just a little bit more and then nothing. it's not that overwhelming but addicting. i'm looking forward to use this essence because of the scent.

the product: the essence is a bit yellowish, and liquid in texture. just like water if not slightly more viscous. it spreads around easily and it's absorbed quickly as well. it doesn't leave any tacky feeling afterward either.

the result: once it's absorbed, i can definitely feel the added hydration that it gives. and a bit moisturizing as well. if i can visualize how it feels, it feels like feeling in between of my skin cells and plump it up. i used this when i was in japan and back at home. in japan, it's noticeably cooler than back home, but this FTE helps with hydration no matter the weather is. 

i have to say i'm happy with my purchase. this is definitely something to splurge on and you won't feel disappointed. i think it will be suitable for all skin type so if you want to splurge and want to try something from fresh, i suggest you try this FTE. as for me, i'd definitely like to buy the full size but it's way too expensive so i'll be happy to repurchase the mini for now.