i've been hearing about huxley for quite some time now, and i'm pretty interested in them. they seem to get good reviews from trusted bloggers, so i decided to explore more. unfortunately, the price is quite up there for me to try full size, so i've been searching for samples. i can't seem to find a good variations of sample in one online shop, so i keep postponing. then, i saw one of my usual online shop sells a set of 4 essences/oil from huxley in reasonable price, so i immediately buy it. it has the grab water essence, the bright essence, oil like essence and light oil. i don't know where to start. luckily, the online shop is kind enough to give a bit description about all the essences/oils, so i decided to start with grab water.
this is the description from ohlolly website: experience a deeply hydrating essence that glides over thirsty and tired skin. great for normal to oily or combination skin types, huxley grab water essence delivers long-lasting hydration and nourishment to skin in need of protection against various environmental stressors, free radicals, pollutants and moisture loss. huxley uses a safe and certified-organic ingredient, sahara's prickly pear seed oil, which is full of skin-benefiting antioxidants, vitamin e and linoleic acid. acai berry, quinoa and yerba mate provide additional antioxidants and nutrients while peppermint helps to cool. no more greasy but dehydrated skin. made without parabens, mineral oils, or synthetic dyes.
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| the complete set in the box |
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| the back of the box |
the packaging: since i bought this in a set, it comes in a transparent plastic box where all the essence/oil bottles stored inside. at the back of the box there's a bit description about all the products inside, but it's written in white text and the box is transparent, so it's not easy to read. everything is in korean.
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| all the tiny bottles inside |
the scent: i thought it would be scentless, but apparently i'm wrong. it has this jasmine scent and a little bit of fresh note which i can't quite describe while using this essence. and lately i found out from their website, that they made a special fragrance for their products. there are description about the scent in their website, about the top note and stuff, which i don't understand at all. i can't say that it's very subtle, but it's really relaxing for me. not too overwhelming. and the fragrance is the last in the ingredients list, but if you're not sure, perhaps you could buy the sample just like me.
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| the grab water bottle |
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| tiny dropper |
the product: all the essence is packaged in tiny version of the full size product. for grab water, it's in blue-tinged glass-like bottle with tiny dropper on top. it has 5 ml of product, which last me about 2 weeks using it every night. the essence is clear viscous liquid that spread easily and get absorbed quickly. it leaves watery traces and feels sticky at first, but you just keep tapping it and it will be gone.
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| the essence on my hand |
the result: after being completely absorbed, it leaves matte finish, which is quite surprising for a hydrating essence. it does hydrates my skin, but not too much. i can still add my kikumasamune essence without any problem.
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| after spreading it around |
i have to agree that this one is suitable for normal to oily or combination skin. it works well in adding hydration without making my skin greasy. but i still hesitating. i'm sure i will miss this essence after finishing the tiny sample, but i don't think the effect is enough to justify the price. i will try the other essence before making up my mind, so let's see about the rest. but i can recommend this one for you who is searching for hydrating essence and don't mind with fragrance in your skincare, then this one is the one you should try if it's within your budget.
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