i was buying a benton essence because it was on sale. and somehow i got this habit of buying things in two. so it's naturally for me to look for something else. at that time, i was running out of my secret key FTE so buying benton fermentation essence feels rational for me. i've heard people loving this FTE, but a trusted blogger in FTE area doesn't like this, so i'm on the fence about this.
this is the description from sokoglam website: this lightweight, quick absorbing essence packs a punch with galactomyces ferment filtrate, a fermented yeast that can brighten and bring suppleness back to the skin. a high concentration of fermented ingredients, ceramides and hyaluronic acid ensures a visible boost to your skin's elasticity and moisture levels. this fragrance and coloring-free formula is recommended for all skin types, especially sensitive.
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| the box |
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| description in multiple languages |
the packaging: just like the essence, this one also comes in a box, but this one is black. it has description all over the box too. the fermentation itself comes in a black plastic bottle with a pump head covered in transparent plastic cap. the pump is pretty good too. it doesn't squirt the product to all over direction. unfortunately, the bottle is pretty dark so i can't see the remaining products inside. actually, this is my first FTE that comes in a black plastic bottle with pump head. usually they will comes in a transparent glass bottle with screw cap. the size is different too. this only comes in 100 ml, while the other usually comes in 150 ml size.
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| description in korean |
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| ingredients list (they are cruelty free if you're wondering) |
the scent: this is another unscented fermented products. now, i don't have problems with fermented scent, but if you have problem with the usual foul scent that fermented products usually have, then you don't need to worry because this one is completely unscented.
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| the bottle |
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| another description and expiry date at the back |
the product: just like the other FTE, this is watery essence. and although i've seen other pictures, mine seem to be milky white in color, while the other is transparent. but perhaps because i squirt the pump pretty hard so it's a bit frothy at first. and then i just pat it to my face as quickly as i can. so i don't have the chance to see whether or not it turns into transparent watery essence. because this is watery, it's absorbed quickly and sinks in pretty fast too.
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| the pump head |
the result: after being absorbed, i don't feel any sticky feeling although i've read someone mentioned it being a little bit sticky. now i've used this for over 3 months, and i have to say i don't agree with most people. i don't think it's hydrating enough and i don't see any brightening effect as well. somehow i feel that this one is similar to secret key.
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| the TFE on my hand (you can see that it's milky white) |
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| after patting it in |
as you can see, i don't like this one. some people feels this one is soothing, but i've seen the lost duck's picture progress and it did nothing to her redness. as for me, i don't think it's soothing either. and that leaves me puzzled because i like from nature FTE that also contains galactomyces (aside from added saccharomyces and a bunch of other brightening ingredients), but i don't like secret key and benton which both contain galactomyces (and a bunch of other thing). the only difference is innisfree which contains bacillus extract. i know there are difference in percentages, but i don't think it varies much. so i have no idea what to try next. i do like fermented ingredients because i notice difference in brightening my skin and it makes my skin glow, just like FTE and my previous face shop emulsion. so i'm hoping i could find an affordable FTE soon. how about you? do you use FTE in your routine? what's your favorite one except missha?
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