this is the second samples that i tried from sample set that i got from my sephora order. i've tried the toner sample before and it's quite drying. i knew that vinopure line is targeted for acne or oily skin, but still i think the toner is too drying. anyway, the serum is next, so let's see how it goes. since this is only a sample, i would only give an impression and not full length review.
this is the description from their website: vinopure blemish control salicylic serum reduces imperfections, unclogs and tightens pores. it refines skin texture and visibly improves the appearance of acne-prone skin for a healthy shine-free glow. benefits: 63% acne spots from 1 week. vegan, no PEGs, no synthetic fragrance, 97% natural-origin ingredients. non comedogenic, non photosensitizing. dermatologist tested
ingredients: water, rosa damascena flower water, alcohol, niacinamide, butylene glycol, palmitoyl grape seed extract, xanthan gum, salicylic acid, sodium hyaluronate, tocopherol, pelargonium graveolens flower oil, sodium hydroxide, metha piperita (peppermint) oil, citral, cymbopogon citratus leaf oil, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf oil, citronellol, geraniol, sodium phytate, linalool, lavandula hybrida oil, melissa officinalis leaf oil, limonene.
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| the sample set |
the packaging: it comes in a leaflet. at front you can see the picture of the full size products. at the back, there's a bit description of the main ingredients as well as a small card to see the result. the whole vinopure line is supposed to reduce oil on your skin, so you should see the result after following the whole steps. anyway, since i don't like to use the whole line consecutively, i don't try the result card. anyway the serum itself comes in sachet sample, only 1 ml. there's the picture of the full size bottle at front and a bit description at the back in various languages as well as the ingredients list. they slit the right and left side a bit so it's easier to tore the sachet.
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| how it looks like inside |
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| the sachet |
the product: the serum is a cloudy yellowish serum, it's thick but still runny that it runs down my palm when i tried to take picture of it. it's easy to spread around and it's absorbed quite quickly. afterward, there's no tacky feeling. in fact, i think it gives matte finish.
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| description at the back |
the result: since this is only 1 ml sample sachet, i only get two uses of it. i use it at night to replace my BHA serum and niacinamide serum. this serum contains both, so i skip my BHA and niacinamide altogether. just like the toner, this serum is quite drying even though it contains butylene glycol, sodium hyaluronate, and tocopherol. but the toner is still more drying than the serum. the serum layers well with other essence and face oil that i use. since i only use it twice, there's not much difference on my acnes. i don't see any soothing effect. but considering this serum contains niacinamide and salicylic acid, using it regularly might help to fight acne. but you have to use other hydrating and moisturizing product to counteract the dryness effect.
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| how it looks like on my hand |
well, i don't have anything to say since the size is too small to make any conclusion. judging by the ingredients, it might work well as long as you hydrate and moisturize your skin well. but this serum contains several essential oil like peppermint oil that some people might be sensitive of, so please be careful before trying it. as for me, i don't think i'll try the full size as it's quite drying. even my BHA serum is not as drying as this one. maybe if you like matte finish, then you might like the serum. but not for me.
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