mamonde red energy recovery serum

this is the description from their website: essential recovery serum to boost the skin's energy and create a smooth radiant skin in only five days. hydration and oil moisture balancing, get smooth and softer looking skin moisture barrier strengthening. all round player to improve the look of skin texture, tone, glow and firmness. 

- powerful anti oxidant on another level: 70% more powerful anti oxidant than pure vitamin C, pomegranate polyphenol. compared to the common hydrothermal extraction method, 5x more powerful antioxidant, pomegranate polyphenol, extracted using the unique extraction method of squeezing the seeds, flower and fruit. blossoming energy, the energy that keeps flowers in full bloom is the key ingredient of mamonde. it provides skin energy to the skin and keeps skin looking healthy. 

- benefits proven through human clinical trials: moisture level, skin texture and skin moisture barrier improved in only 5 days. skin firmness, glow and clarity looks improved in only 14 days. 

- skin that feels refreshed, moisturized, soft and smooth: completely absorbed into the skin, no feeling of stickiness. it leaves the skin feeling soft, smooth and fully moisturized. 

- good for those who has delicate skin about cosmetic ingredient, hypoallergenic formula: hypoallergenic 8-free serum but with powerful ingredients offering great skincare benefits. hypoallergenic formula to help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and improve the look of skin firmness. no more thick and heavy serum. 

ingredients list: water, dimethicone, alcohol, glycerin, propanediol, 1,2-hexanediol, betaine, niacinamide, glyceryl polymethacrylate, butylene glycol, tranexamic acid, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/ VP copolymer, saccharide isomerate, cetearyl alcohol, polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, sodium hyaluronate, xanthan gum, glyceryl caprylate, hydrogenated lecithin, glyceryl stearate citrate, ethylhexylglycerin, hydroxyethylcellulose, adenosine, sucrose, fragrance, sodium citrate, citric acid, rosa canina fruit extract, tocopherol, punica granatum flower extract, indole acetic acid. 

the packaging: it comes in a red box that has all the products inside pictured at front. there's description at the back in english  as well ingredients list. there are two sizes in one set, the full size one and the sample size one. the sample size one comes in all red plastic bottle with pump head that's covered with red plastic cap. it comes in 15 ml. while the full size one comes in red gradient glass bottle (it's transparent at the bottom so you can see the remaining product inside), with pump head that's covered with gradient plastic cap (it's transparent at top, so it's the opposite of the bottle). it feels luxurious just like other amore pacific products. it's quite heavy since it's made of glass. there's a short description at the back of the bottle in korean. the pump works well and i have no problem with it. both the sample and the full size one.

the scent: this one is fragrant. i think it has floral scent, but it's rather relaxing than annoying. i don't have any problem with the scent, but if you're looking for scentless products, then you should steer clear from amore pacific products since they're all mostly scented. they believe that skincare is holistic, so they also use scent as a part of skincare. i, personally, don't have problem with scented product, as long as it's not overwhelming.

the product: it's a milky white runny gel type serum that melts easily into the skin. once spread around, it melts. i usually use two to three pumps of it for my whole face and neck. looking at the ingredients, it contains lots of moisturizing, hydrating and soothing product. again, amore pacific products contain extracts in their ingredients, so if you're against long ingredients product, then steer clear again. 

the result: i have to say that using this serum is quite enjoyable. i love it. it works well in moisturizing my skin even though it's quite lightweight. in fact, i have to agree that since using this serum, my skin looks glowing. though it might not solely because of this serum, but this serum contributes part of it at least. it works well in counteract the dryness effect of retinol that i used daily at night now. 

i do wish that they release the sample size as i can use it while traveling, but i guess they only made it for special set. i'm glad that this works well and it delivers as the promise, however, i'm a bit hesitant to repurchase because of the price. korean skincare's price is getting more expensive these days, and local skincare products are overflowing in the market. i still want to try innisfree black tea serum, so maybe i'd try that one first before diving back to local brands ones. anyway, if you've been wanting to try this serum, i'd say give it a go as it's good. i think it'll suitable for all skin types. as for me, i'd keep this in my rotation list as i quite enjoy this one.