somethinc diamond phyto stem cell serum

who doesn't want a glowing skin? obviously everyone, including me. so when i heard that people get good result from this serum, obviously i want to try. i want to see whether this serum worths the hype. however, i can't see how i could fit this serum into my routine, so it was in my stash for awhile until i have to go to finland. i decided to bring it with me to finland as a hydrating and brightening serum all at once. anyway, i've been using this mainly when i was traveling and finishing it off at home when it's nearly finished. i've actually formed my thoughts when i was halfway through, but i thought i would try it for some more before putting it into writing.. but here i am, writing down my thoughts when i've finished it. 

this is the translated description from their website: smoothes texture and diamond glow skin. vegan serum with real diamond and swiss alps stem cells that's popularized as syahrini's serum skincare that helps make skin soft and glowing, accelerates skin layers rejuvenation, as well as fights early aging signs like wrinkles and enlarged pores. this somethinc serum is a facial serum that's equipped with 4-MSK diamond bright molecule and guaiazulene that helps brighten, smoothen, and even out skin tone, soothe redness. this diamond serum powered with the latest drone technology that works effectively to make the brightening active ingredient work specifically on target. skin looks tight and glowing in 4 weeks. 

powered with:

- diamond: works to produce soft focus effect to camouflage wrinkles, pores and even out skin tone. diamond is also able to make skin glow naturally so skin looks glowing and radiant.

- swiss alps stem cell: from a rare plant that only grows in swiss alps. able to increase stem cells in the skin up to 80%, accelerate a healthier skin layers regeneration, camouflage wrinkles and protects from damage from uv rays and free radicals.

- drone technology: algae (chlorella vulgaris) that's encapsulated and increases the bond in target cells. clinically proven to brighten the skin in two weeks, makes skin glowier in 4 weeks and strengthen dermis layer.

- 4-MSK: works in 2 ways, by inhibiting the formation of melanin in the skin and by lightly exfoliating. that's why, 4MSK is able to brighten and soften skin without irritation.

- guaiazulene: a natural derivate from a more stabile azulene. has an antioxidant and antiinflammation properties to protect skin from free radicals, soothes skin, and helps prevent acne from forming. it's also a natural coloring that's not irritating the skin.

the packaging: it comes in a white/blue box with the picture of the full size product at front. there's description and ingredients list printed on the sides and back of the box. there's another description printed on the bottle but the text is hella tiny, so i don't bother reading it. anyway, the serum is coming in a holographic glass bottle that looks blue because the serum inside is blue. anyway, i found out later that it's actually see through and i can see the remaining serum from the outside. the serum is dispensed by the white pump head and you can actually twist the pump head to turn it off and on. unfortunately, there's no marker on it so you have to be careful and remember whether you've closed it or not. it comes in 20 ml which is the regular size of most somethinc serum. 

the scent: it has this fruity acidic scent but a bit floral as well. which i don't know where it comes from. anyway, the scent is noticeable though not too overwhelming. but if you prefer a completely scent free serum, then you might want to skip this.

the product: the serum is a blue thick lotion type serum and it's opaque blue. not just bluish, but really really blue. if you're worried, they clearly stated that it's because of the guaiazulene that's completely natural so it won't stain your hands or face. even though it's thick, it's easy to spread around but it doesn't melt into watery traces.

the result: this is definitely moisturizing, so i can use it as a moisturizing serum as well. but not as moisturizing as the ones that are being marketed as anti-aging serums out there. however, as for the brightening effect that people gloat about, i didn't see it. let me remind you that i'm also using vitamin c serum in the morning and this serum in the afternoon. and i don't notice the difference between using the vitamin c alone and in combination with this serum. sadly, i think i get random breakouts when i used this serum. i don't know what might cause it, so yeah..

sadly to say that apparently this serum is not for me. i didn't see the hype working for me. and sadly i get random breakouts as well. so yeah, no repurchase this serum for me. however, if you think you might be suitable for this serum, then get it. it's not expensive and they offer several sizes ranging from 5ml, 20ml and a bigger size one. and i also think that it will be suitable for all skin types.