d'alba first serum spray

this is the description from their website: premium white truffles carefully extracted from piedmont, italy, infused with tocopherol (vitamin E) make d'alba's signature ingredient trufferol. full of antioxidants, white truffles are 6 times more effective than well-known propolis. certified vegan after meticulous texting by italian v-label, dermatologically tested, and hypoallergenic. it delivers a luxurious vegan experience that makeup artists and celebrities love. a 20M global bestseller with over 100.000 reviews on the official d'alba website. surfactant-free, the double layering of the serum and oil levels instantly moisturizes the skin with a refreshing, glowy finish. shake the serum and oil layer well before use. 

- serum layer: italian white truffle extract, niacinamide, and chia seed extract for skin relief, elasticity, and glow.

- oil layer: avocado oil, sunflower seed oil, and other plant-based oils to lock in moisture and radiance. 

convenient to use: the misting spray nozzle has easy application, allowing the spray serum to land pleasantly light on the skin. multifunctional: mist + serum + setting spray. it is suitable for every step of your skincare and makeup routine. 

benefits: anti aging, improve moisture level, ultra-hydration, elasticity, light finish, antioxidant, all-in-one care, can be used before, during, after makeup whenever, wherever and anytime. spray-type container for convenient use.

the packaging: it comes in a white box with description in korean and ingredients list in english. but since i bought this here, there's a sticker with indonesian description on it. they seal the box with plastic. and then the serum spray comes in transparent plastic bottle with spray mist head that's covered by another transparent plastic cap. since it's transparent, you can see the two-layers serum from the outside. i'm quite surprised to see the oil layer is less than what i think it'd be. anyway, the smaller size is only 50 ml while the full size one is 100 ml.

the scent: i can't be sure since several products in my routine are scented, but i think this one smells a bit fragrant but not too much. 

the product: the spray head mist works really well. compared to other mist that i have in my collection, this one sprays stronger and gives slightly bigger droplets compared to the other one. i could feel the droplets on my face like water being sprayed to my face. as instructed, i have to shake the bottle real well to mix the two layers before spraying it to my face. since the oil layer is yellow and the serum layer is transparent, i can see the yellowish mixture being formed when i shake it well. but i have to spray it as soon as possible so it won't be separated before i spray it to my face. anyway, whatever you do, don't let it go into your eyes. it hurts like hell when it hits my eyes.

the result: at first, i don't feel anything. then i think, i use it too little. this is a face mist so it's not supposed to be used as toner. but i did. anyway, i decided to spritz a whole lot more and it works. i started to feel the effect. it feels hydrating and moisturizing. it does feel more moisturizing compared to lumene face mist that feels just like water. 

if you have dry skin, then this is a good option to top up the hydration and moisture that your skin need. i think this might be suitable for all skin types, but don't use this as toner because you'll end up finishing this one faster than possible. it's another good thing that they sell smaller size so you can bring it in your purse or while you're travelling. price wise, the 50 ml is still affordable, but the full size one is quite pricey. however, i heard that if you buy this straight in korea, the price is quite affordable and it usually comes in 1+1 package deals. if you happen to be in korea, then buy them. as for me, it's enough to satisfy my curiosity but not enough for me to repurchase this.