drunk elephant the night is young set - f balm electrolyte waterfacial masque hydratant

one of the reason why i love holiday season is because i can find high-end sets so i get the chance to try their products without making a hole in my wallet. one of the sets that i bought from last time was from drunk elephant. their sets are usually good. which means the mini sizes are quite decent so i can test the product properly. and from this set, i get to try the new packaging of their retinol moisturizer, the cleanser, the TLC framboos serum, and this moisturizer. actually, i never heard of this moisturizer before so let's see how it goes.
the box
this is the description from sephora singapore: a skincare box set featuring a cleanser, retinol cream, mask and exfoliator for hydrated, smooth skin. this skincare box feature 4 products to help keep your skin hydrated and smooth looking. 
description and ingredients list at the back
what's inside the set:
- beste no.9 jelly cleanser 60 ml
- a passioni 10 ml
- f-balm 15 ml
- tlc framboos 15 ml
this is the description for the f balm electrolyte waterfacial masqua hydratant from their website: this cooling, quenching overnight mask plumps and restores with an electrolyte cocktail while helping to strengthen the skin's acid mantle. with a blend of barrier-replenishing ingredients, including niacinamide, sodium PCA, plant squalane, five forms of ceramides, omega fatty acids, and powerful antioxidants, f-balm effectively rehydrates hungover, overly parched skin, 
With a blend of barrier-replenishing ingredients, including niacinamide, sodium PCA, plant squalane, five forms of ceramides, omega fatty acids, and powerful antioxidants, F-Balm™ effectively rehydrates hungover, overly parched skin, making it soft and supple. Tiny beads loaded with vitamin F burst during application to deliver extra emollience and soothing hydration. in addition to restoring the balance of hydration and moisture levels in skin, f-balm electrolyte waterfacial can improve signs of damage, uneven tone, and texture. f-balm is formulated at the ideal pH of 5.7. f-balm comes with a friend. TLC framboos clears the way for maximum absorption of f-balm. 100% free of essential oils, silicones, fragrance, and PEGs. irritant free. vegan and cruelty-free.
everything inside
star ingredients:
- vitamin F: soothing fatty acids (linolenic and linoleic) play a key role in maintaining hydration levels, improving skin texture and suppleness while reducing inflammation and improving acid-mantle strength. 
- 4 electrolyte blend: coconut water, sodium PCA, magnesium PCA, and prickly pear extract are powerful electrolytes valuable for their antioxidant and humectant properties. they are vital to helping maintain hydration levels in skin, improving barrier strength and lipid content, calming redness, and protecting against environmental dehydration.
- niacinamide: aka vitamin B3, niacinamide has a wide range of benefits, most notably its ability to improve signs of aging (fine lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness) as well as uneven tone and texture. 
- 5-ceramide blend: ceramides AP, NP, EOP, NS, and EOS are derived from plant sources and are identical to the wax-like moisturizing ceramides that occur naturally in skin. ceramides help fill in the spaces between skin cells, giving them elasticity, and play a critical role in strengthening the sin barrier by helping to maintain the moisture balance of skin while protecting against water loss.
- squalane: derived from olives, squalane is a natural moisturizing factor (NMF), which means it works exactly the same as the form of squalane that is found naturally in skin. squalane acts as both a moisturizing agent and a natural antioxidant that soothes and prevents water loss from the surface of the skin without a greasy feel.
- quercetin: a potent plant-derived antioxidant bioflavonoid, quercetin acts as a powerful anti-inflammatory agent. some research demonstrates its ability to promote healthy collagen production and speed the healing of damaged skin. its benefits are amplified when paired with lipids and natural moisturizing factors. 
the bottle
the packaging: since i bought this in a set, it comes in a hard box, with purple, orange and neon green dominated the color palette. you can see the picture of all the products inside at  the back and then the list of everything and ingredients list at the back and on the sides in various languages. the f balm itself comes in white cylindrical bottle with light blue pump head. unfortunately, the pump head can't be tucked back so the nozzle will always stay open and there will always be a connection with the air and the product inside the bottle. there's description on the bottle in english and french. the size of the f balm is 15 ml which is quite decent as usually moisturizers come in 30 ml.
description at the back
the scent: this one is scentless and doesn't have weird smell as well.
look at the pump, you can't tuck it 
the product: the f-balm is a white gel moisturizer that's a little thick. it's not as thick as sulwhasoo sleeping mask, but it's not as runny as laneige water bank sleeping mask. the consistency is just right, not too thick so it can be pumped out of the bottle. it spreads around easily. however, i think this feels lightweight for something that's marketed as a mask. or probably sleeping mask in korean skincare terms. 
how it looks like
the result: i use this every night as my night moisturizer. this feels lightweight, more hydrating and a bit moisturizing. for weather like in my country, this moisturizer is enough even though i use retinol and lactic acid. however, i didn't bring this with me when i went to finland during winter because i knew that this might not be enough for winter. so i don't think that this one can be called as a sleeping mask. i think you can even use this as daytime moisturizer as well. 
after blending it
i've heard somewhere that the western couldn't make a sleeping mask, so i guess the saying is true. even though this moisturizer works well as moisturizer, i don't think that this can be counted as a sleeping mask. or any hydrating mask. this is not occlusive enough all night long. however, if you're willing to look past the name, you'd be able to enjoy a good and decent moisturizer. as for me, as i prefer slightly thicker moisturizer to use at night, i don't think this one is enough for me. as for day moisturizer, during hot days, it will be slightly too rich, so i don't think i'd repurchase this one. again, drunk elephant is a high end brand, so think twice before splurging. 

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