somethinc resurrect multibiome serum

this is the description from their website: pre, pro, post to renew troubled skin! this neutralizer and balancer serum is a solution for those experiencing skin breakouts with millions microbiome balancer in one drop so as to prevent skin problems due to skin microbiota imbalance. this disorder usually occurs due to lifestyle such as the use of cleansing products, skin chafing with masks, clothes or shaving. when the skin microbiota is imbalance, the skin becomes intolerant or more sensitive and looks dull. it is packed with pre-, pro- and post biotic to maintain the balance of skin microbiota so that the skin is nourished, healthy and brighter

main ingredient: skin microbiota balancer 3% - a prebiotics complex (GOS) and probiotics (lactobacillus probiotic bacteria) which function to maintain the balance of skin microbiota so that skin is well nourished, skin barrier is strengthened, skin texture is smooth and brightened up naturally.

quick fact: 

- million microbiome balancer in one drop

- skin neutralizer and balancer serum

- serum comfort zone to reset troubled skin

- balances good bacteria on the skin barrier

- nourishes and smoothens skin

- strengthens skin barrier

- maintain the function of the skin microbiota

- helps skin self-renewal

- healthy and bright looking skin

- inhibits acne growth

- vegan friendly

- fungal acne friendly

- dermatology tested

ingredients list: water, glycerin, methylpropanediol, lactococcus ferment lysate, alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, pentylene glycol, 1,2- hexanediol, polymnia sonchifolia root juice, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/ VP copolymer, maltodextrin, betaine, adenosine, xanthan gum, ehtylhexylglycerin, lactobaccilus, sodium chloride, phenylpropanol, tromethamine, levulinic acid, sodium levulinate, allantoin, caffeine, tocopherol.

the packaging: it comes in a transparent glass bottle with pump head. they seal the bottle with plastic sealing. there's no stopper for the pump head because they use smart lock system, you just need to turn the pump head and it will be locked. however, there's no sign on the pump head so you have to remember whether you've locked it or not. there's a bit description in both english and indonesian. the ingredients list is also printed on the label as well. it comes in 20 ml which is slightly less than usual serum size (30ml). 

the scent: actually the serum is scentless. however, probably because of the ingredients, it smells like a bit pungent, like fishy or something. it's a bit off-putting for me. usually the scent will dissipate after awhile, but for this one, the scent is permanent, so up until now, i had to hold my breath when i put it on my face.

the product: it's a transparent liquid serum. it's easy to spread around and very quick to be absorbed. however, the instruction is a bit confusing. somethinc used dropper for their earlier serums before the newer launch that used pump head. so the instruction still says to use 5-6 drop. i don't think it'll be the same with the pump as one to two pumps are enough for whole face and neck.

the result: it helps reducing my cystic acne size, but it's very slow if i only use it solely. usually it will grow bigger and hurts, but after using this serum, the size reduces and it doesn't hurt anymore. but if i combined it with AHA moisturizer, it works better to reduce the cystic acne size. as for preventing acne, i still get acne, but not as severe as before. i also think it helps with the sebum production, but not as good as jumiso one.

i have to say that this serum might works if you have imbalance in your skin barrier. it moisturizes a bit, more like balancing between skin hydration and moisture. it helps with acne, but it doesn't prevent acne 100%. as for sebum production, it might help, but i don't think it'll help much in hotter weather. if you have sebum production, i think the jumiso one or avoskin niacinamide will work better. but if you can't use niacinamide, then this might be a good option. the price is very affordable and we know that somethinc often holds sales, so just stay tune for their promotion and grabs it. i don't think i'll repurchase this one because they have other serums to try from.