this was the new product from biobeautylab. so far they only have 3 products in their lineup, two oils and one essence. i've tried both oil (you can read about the luxurious oil here and the acne oil here). it was sold out when it was first released. at that time, i still had my essence, so i didn't buy one. but now, i've finished mine and it was available when i was looking for a new essence, so i bought it. let's see how it goes.
this is the description from their official marketplace page and description on the box: a daily anti-aging essential that include high concentration of galactomyces, phytoliquid ginseng, following with niacinamide and centella asiatica extract that softens and encourages natural glow to the skin. it's a powerful moisturizing with deep hydration while maximizing the performance of your skincare regime. essence that acts as pre-serum as well to maximize skincare products afterward (serum/ ampoule/ moisturizer). formulated with 74% active ingredients: phytoliquid ginseng, galactomyces, centella asiatica extract, niacinamide, camellia leaf extract, cotton seed extract, yeast ferment extract, garlic bulb extract, allantoin. the ingredients are useful to moisturize, brighten, soothe skin and give fresh energy to the skin. Used first time after washing your face, to prep the skin so it can absorbs other skincare so it works maximally and make them works better.
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| the box |
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| description on the box |
the packaging: it comes in a dual tone box, white and grey. there's description on the box in english and indonesian as well as the complete ingredients list. they seal the top and bottom of the box with seal stickers. the essence itself comes in pearly white plastic bottle with pump head that's covered by transparent plastic cap. the essence only comes in 50 ml. the bottle is see through so you can see the remaining product inside from the outside. there's a bit description and the main ingredients printed on the bottle as well.
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| ingredients list |
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| the bottle |
the scent: it is scentless, and no foul scent at all. i think it's good because all skin types even the sensitive ones can try this essence.
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| pump head |
the product: it's a watery type essence. it's a bit viscous, but just a tiny bit. not entirely watery like my previous erha essence. since this is watery, it's easy to spread around and it's easy to patted to my skin as well. but it has that siliconey feeling that feels like there's a film on top of my skin, if you understand what i mean. but it doesn't mean that it sits on top of your skin. as suggested, this is a pre serum, so it's meant to be used after washing your face. but i've tried both ways, before and after toner. if i used it after toner, i like it because my toner is more watery, so somehow i feel like the essence doesn't prevent the toner from being absorbed to my skin. but when being used before toner, somehow i feel the hydrating effect is stronger than the other way around. i use two pumps for my whole face and neck.
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| how it looks like on my hand |
the result: well, this supposed to add moisture and brighten your skin. for moisture, i have to agree, but if you use stronger acids, then you should add another serum. my skin has been going awry again, so i started to use less products. i've been using toner, this essence and emulsion for morning and afternoon, and change the emulsion to heavier moisturizer at night. this works well for awhile, but since my moisturizer contains vitamin a derivative, after a week i notice that it doesn't help much with hydration so i have to add another moisturizing serum. as for brightening effect, it helps fading acne scar, but i don't see soothing effect much.
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| after patted it in |
i'm on the fence with this one. i do see that this one adds moisture and hydration to my skin, also helps brightening a bit, but it might takes some times to see the difference. but there's nothing special that makes me want to keep using this. unlike my previous essence, i feel this one just so-so. there's nothing that makes me want to keep using this all the time. especially that this one only comes in 50 ml at a higher price point too, so i'd probably won't be repurchasing this one. but if you want to find an essence that's an all rounder that this one (hydrating, moisturizing and brightening) and don't mind that it comes in smaller size, then you should try this. i think it will be suitable for all skin types. since this is a local brand, of course it'd be easier to buy. you can get it through their official marketplace, sociolla or other reseller.
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