when i went to the US, i have a long list of stuff that i wanted to buy. including brands to try, especially the ones from the drugstore. i actually thought i would be able to get the set from versed so i can try some stuff in minis, but apparently it's not available at target, so i have to make a choice. i actually wanted to get the day moisturizer as well but at that time, i have several moisturizers in my stash so i decided not to. so i got the night cream one.
this is the description from their website: when it's time to add a night cream to your regimen, reach for one that goes above and beyond moisturizing. this repair cream works at the cellular level to smooth skin reduce rough, crepey texture, and soften lines and wrinkles. fermented purple tea doesn't just provide that dreamy lavender hue - it delivers full-spectrum antioxidant protection to fend off free radicals (like those from pollution and screen time). green coffee extract adds a burst of energy to skin cells, allowing them to quickly shed off layers of damage, while microalgae protects against the premature degradation of collagen and elastin (aka what keeps skin's structure strong and plump).
key ingredients:
- fermented purple tea (oryza sativa (purple rice) hull extract/ camellia sinensis (purple tea) leaf extract 2%)
- green coffee (coffea arabica (coffee) seedcake extract 1,5%)
- microalgae (chlorella vulgaris extract 1%)
- marula oil (sclerocarya birrea seed oil 2%)
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| the box and all descriptions at the back |
the packaging: it comes in a taupe box with description at the back as well as the ingredients list. the design is very simple and it's the same case with the tube. the moisturizer also comes in the same taupe colored plastic tube with plastic cap to cover the pump top. there's a bit description on the tube. they use an airless pump system so the moisturizer will come from the top of the pump head. it's very hygienic since it doesn't come in contact with air unless you've pumped it out of the tube. there's a plastic seal on the opening at first but i get rid of it once i use it every night. it comes in 50 ml, so it's slightly bigger than average moisturizer that's usually comes in 30 ml.
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| the bottle |
the scent: i don't think this one is scented, but since this has some natural ingredients, it has natural scent from the ingredients. but it's very subtle. but not too enjoyable. at least i've gotten used to it by now.
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| descriptions at the back of the bottle |
the product: it's a purplish cream. even though it has lotion-like texture in it, it still feels rich once i spread it around. it's a bit thick but still spreadable. however, i notice if i put on a bit too much, it's a bit hard to rub it around. it gives white marks if i put on too much. so i only dot a bit for each area before spreading it around.
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| look.. very hygienic right? |
the result: this one is quite rich so it's definitely moisturizing. it's quite occlusive that i can still feel a bit layer of moisture on top of my skin when i wash my face in the next morning. i can vouch that it's moisturizing and it is enough to fight the dryness that might be caused by the retinol and AHA BHA that i used every other day.
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| how it looks like on my hand |
i think this moisturizer really lives up to its name as an advanced night cream since it's quite thick and moisturizing that lives up to its promise. i believe if you keep using it nightly, then it might prevent wrinkles and fine lines. i think it's suitable for dry and aging skin as it's quite rich. so if you have oily or combination, you might want to skip this as it might be too rich for you. once again, since versed it not readily available here, the price might be not so affordable anymore. however, if you can get it straight, then it's quite affordable. as for me, personally, i think it's too rich for me even though i used retinol and acid every other night. but this is too rich for my preference, so hopefully i can finish it but won't repurchase it.
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