somethinc lemonade waterless vitamin c + ferulic + NAG

this is the description from the website: inspired by glowing look of korean glass skin, this serum combines trio powerful brightening and antioxidant agents: vitamin C (EAA) & NAG & ferulic, which have a perfect synergistic effect to brighten up skin, also 67% jeju lemon extract water which is rich in antioxidants, hence it is effective to reduce dark spots, wrinkles and the appearance of fine lines. equipped with ethyl ascorbic acid (EAA) which has been clinically proven to be able to brighten skin in 4 weeks. get a fresh juicy glass skin effect like korean celebrities. to achieve a more effective result, always use sunscreen in the morning. 

quick fact: fresh juicy glass skin effect, ethyl ascorbic acid is proven to brighten in 4 weeks, 67% jeju lemon extract rich in antioxidants, korean glass skin effect, vitamin c + ferulic acid synergistic effect to brighten, helps hydrate with hyaluronic acid, stimulates collagen production, nourish skin vitamin c (EAA) has the maximum effect in brightening, not recommended for seafood allergies, fungal acne friendly, dermatology tested, BPOM certified.

key ingredients:

- vitamin C/ EAA : ethyl ascorbic acid is the most stable derivative of vitamin C (not easily oxidized). with high antioxidant properties, it can protect skin from the harmful sun rays and prevent hyperpigmentation, thereby helping to brighten up skin

- ferulic acid: ferulic acid is a natural antioxidant from plants (plant-based), known for its ability to fight free radicals as well as increasing the effectiveness of other antioxidants such as vitamin A, C, & E. ferulic acid combined with vitamin C (EAA) can boost the whitening effect because they work synergistically in inhibiting the production of melanin.

- n-acetyl glucosamine: it is part of natural moisturizing factor which is the main ingredient in the production of hyaluronic acid to strengthen and maintain skin elasticity. n-acetyl glucosamine provides skin protection against harmful UV rays, thereby preventing hyperpigmentation.

- citrus limon (lemon) fruit extract: lemon/citrus limon contains citric acid (about 7% to 10% citric acid) which is a type of AHA so it is widely used as a mild natural exfoliant and is a natural choice for skin lightening.

ingredients: citrus limon (lemon) fruit extract, glycerin, butylene glycol, 3-0-ethyl ascorbic acid, methylpropanediol, acetyl glucosamine, pentylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, ferulic acid, ammonium acrylyldimethyltaurate/ VP copolymer, caprylyl glycol, sodium hydroxide, xanthan gum, ethylhexylglycerin, sodium phytate, tocopherol. 

the packaging: all somethinc serums don't come with a box. they all come with plastic sealing around the bottle. there are two sizes for this serum, the full size and the sample size. the full size one comes in a pitch-black glass bottle with white pump head. there's description in english and indonesian as well as the ingredients list at the back of the bottle. the full size one is 20 ml. while the sample size comes in a tiny dark grey plastic bottle with long white spout covered in white plastic screw cap. since the bottle is so tiny, they only managed to print the ingredients list at the back. the size of the sample size is 5 ml. the pump works well, but my only complaint is that since it's so pitch-black, it's hard to see the remaining product inside. i'd hate to find it empty and i haven't bought any back up yet.

the scent: this one is scentless but as like any other vitamin c serum, it smells a bit citrusy but it's very faint. unless you smell it up close, i don't think you can pick up any scent.

the product: this one is clear with a bit yellow tinge liquid. it's waterless, so it looks liquid but once you spread it around, it feels more like oil spread around. the instruction tells to use 4-5 drops but since it uses pump head now, i don't know how to convert it. for me, i use one to one and a half pump for my whole face and neck. from the ingredients, you can tell that the main ingredients are really the lemon extract and EAA, which if i remembered correctly, is slightly potent than the other vitamin c derivates. but what's interesting is, they add ferulic acid. i don't think i've ever seen other local brands combine ferulic acid with vitamin c, so i'm curious more about this combination. they also add other moisturizing ingredients such as glycerin, butylene glycol, and tocopherol. fyi, i put this in my refrigerator and up until i'm finished with it, the color doesn't change at all. which means this one is more stable than purito vitamin c serum that i also like (except that one is very quick to oxidize).

the result: since i've been used to vitamin c serum, i don't feel any tingling sensation when i first use it. at first, i use it in the morning, but somehow it doesn't mix well with hale moisturizer as it makes my skin oilier than usual, so i switch it to the afternoon and it wasn't that bad. with the glowincpotion moisturizer, i continue using it in the afternoon as i find the moisturizer is more moisturizing than the hale one. i can see that my skintone is brightened and the acne scar slightly fading slowly. it doesn't work as fast as other vitamin c that i've tried before, but i can see it works well. i have to agree though, if you combine it with somethinc hylapore, you can get that glass skin effect. when i use that combination, my skin looks brighter and clear. though this doesn't get rid of my dark spots completely, but it clears up my complexion. 

i have to say that at first i don't quite like as it tends to make my skin oily. but as i keep using it, especially when in combination with somethinc hylapore, it makes my complexion looks brighter and clearer. it helps with acne scars but it takes time. definitely put this in my rotation list if i ever run out of stuff to try. you can basically get somethinc products easily nowadays. through their official marketplace or website, or via several online shops. price wise, this is still considered affordable, though you have to keep in mind that this only comes in 20 ml size.