since i tried out erha essence, somehow i wanted to try more local brand essence. i became addicted again to essence/FTE. one of local brand that i've been wanted to try for quite some time is the bath box. i don't know why i keep hesitating to buy their products. but when i see their centella FTE, i decided to give it a try. i was running out of my FTE, so it's the right timing as well. i tried to find information on this FTE, but there's not much information about it, so let's hope this one does well.
this is the description from their website: facial treatment essence contains more than 96% centella asiatica extract to help maintain skin moisture, reduce redness, reduce irritation, and calm the skin naturally.
ingredients: centella asiatica extract, 1,2-hexanediol, ethylhexylglycerin, phenoxyethanol.
the packaging: it comes in a cream box with description in both english and indonesian as well as the ingredients list printed on the box. the box is quite simple, just like the rest of the box of other bath box products. the essence itself comes in a dark brown plastic bottle with flip top. it's quite interesting to see that they use flip top. usually FTE will come in a toner-like bottle and screw cap. actually i like the flip top better as it secures the product more and it's easier to dispense the product out because of the smaller hole size. i can just pour it like toner to my palm. the bottle is 100 ml, but it seems smaller than usual FTE bottle (usually they come in 150 ml but the difference is significant).
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| the box |
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| description on it |
the scent: this one is scentless but it doesn't have any foul scent, so i don't mind with it.
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| the bottle |
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| flip top and the bottle opening |
the product: this is a watery type essence. it's very lightweight just like water. erha FTE still has a bit body to it though it's still watery. the biobeautylab essence is the most viscous among these three. it looks like water since it's transparent and it feels like water. i like how this FTE doesn't have lots of ingredients. especially for sensitive skin, it will make you easier to notice which ingredient that cause reaction if there's any.
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| how it looks like on my hand |
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| after patted it |
the result: at first, my skin was in bad condition. this essence is very lightweight, thus very quick to be absorbed. at first, i don't feel anything after patting this essence to my skin. almost two days i don't feel any difference. even though i've used another layer. yes, i use two layers for my whole face and neck. then, as i keep using it, i start to feel the difference. i can feel it's hydrating, but compared to my previous erha FTE, this one feels less hydrating. however, this helps much with my acne. my skin faced its second serious acne breakouts this month. but somehow, after using this and other products regularly, the acne starts to reduce in size, the redness is also reduced. i don't get more acne as well. i have to say it's quite promising if you have troubled skin.
i have to say that for the first try, i'm satisfied with this FTE. if you have super oily skin or troubled skin, this FTE might help improving your skin condition. however, if you have dry skin, this FTE might not be the right choice for you. as for me, i'd put this in my list. if i ever suffered terrible breakouts again, i'd repurchase this.
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