torriden dive in serum

this is the description from olive young website: this product is something that makes you truly understand the meaning of 'deep hydration'. it provides long-lasting hydration from the inside out. it replenishes moisture from within, leaving the skin moisturized and greatly improved. real moisturization that builds with use. addresses the #1 serum trifecta of plumping, hydrating power that increases with use. you can feel the deep moisturizing without stickiness, filling only with moisture and refreshing without burden on all skin, and you can charge moisture without stickiness. low-irritation formula that keeps a healthy and calming skin environment. 

featured ingredients: dive in's hyaluronic acid provides moisture replenishment without the stickiness or heaviness often associated with it. the sky-blue serum containing hyaluronic acid gently penetrates the skin, filling the skin with moisture without clogging the pores, for a soft and moisturized skin without tightness. to ensure better absorption of hyaluronic acid into the skin, 5 different hyaluronic acids with varying molecular sizes are mixed, providing high, medium, and low molecular weight hyaluronic acids that hydrate the skin from the surface to the deep layers. contains a 300KDa polymers to form a moisturizing film and protect moisture. contains a 1600KDa polymers to form a moisturizing film. contains a 100KDa polymer for intense moisturizing. contains a 10KDa small molecule to enhance moisture retention in the skin. contains a 10KDa low molecular to maintain inner hydration. with the moisturizing and soothing effects of panthenol and allantoin, it provides a comfortable calming effect to the sensitive skin while maintaining moisture deep within the skin.

the packaging: since i bought this as a set, the serum and the refill one, it comes in a box with the picture of everything inside at front. there's description at the back but everything is in korean. the refill is packed inside a plastic pouch, while the serum comes in a transparent bottle made of recycled plastic with a dropper head. the dropper is quite long but it works well. the serum coms in 50 ml which is more compared to other regular serum. usually they only come in 30 ml.

the scent: again, scentless and somehow it doesn't have foul scent. well, maybe it has, but not as noticeable as the moisturizer.

the product: the serum looks light blue. transparent light blue in the bottle. but it looks transparent when you put it on your face. it's a runny gel type serum that's easy to spread around. it's not too runny that it goes dripping when i pull the dropper out of the bottle. but it will travel downward after i drop it on my face while i'm standing up. i like to drop one onto a certain area and spread it around before moving on to other areas. this one works well with my other skincare products. it layers well, it doesn't pill. i need two dropper full for my whole face and neck.

the result: i really like this. it's lightweight, hydrating as well as a bit moisturizing. it's absorbed quickly and doesn't leave tacky feeling afterward. at first, i think it's too light for my skin, but lately, i can see that it's enough. it can counter the dryness effect that might be caused by retinol. anyway, lately, i don't measure how much i use, i just put a little bit more if i think my skin is a bit dry. i also love a bit of glow that it gives afterward. 

luckily, this one is not a flop despite being so viral. i like how it's lightweight but still delivers its purpose. i think it will be suitable for all skin types. it works well with my other skincare products as well. i do like how they offer big size and a refill. that way, i can enjoy using this serum longer. i do like this one, however, since the price is crazily high here, i don't think i'll repurchase unless i can get it within reasonable price.