alchemy amino peptide hydra barrier serum

this is the description from their website: there are days where our skin is just parched, tight, dried and simply thirsty. amino peptide hydra barrier serum is for you! with this serum, we are aiming to instantly hydrate while maintaining natural moisturizing factors (NMF) and reducing trans epidermal water loss (TEWL). 

what is it? moisture booster, to maintain balanced NMF and skin microbiome, to reduce TEWL, to increase collagen production, stronger, well-hydrated, plump skin.

for dry, dehydrated skin, tight feeling on skin, fine lines, loss of firmness.

thirst quenching hydration booster - instantly hydrate while maintaining natural moisturizing factors (NMF) and reducing transepidermal water loss. this lush, protective elixir bottle is suitable for anyone with dry/dehydrated skin, skin with fine lines and loss of firmness. 

main ingredients:

- 15 amino acids blend: these skin-friendly amino acids prevent moisture loss, maintain skin elasticity, encourage cell proliferation and even out patchy skin tone. 

- hyaluronan 11 multi-complex: our blend contains not one, not two, but 11 types of hyaluronic acids that form hydration film on the skin and encourages skin regeneration and elasticity.

- copper tripeptide: promotes collagen and elastin synthesis in normal skin and has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities.

- trehalose: it is a component of NMF that moisturizes and protects skin during an extended period of time.

- 5 beans ferment extract: rich in isoflavones, to promote elastin and collagen production.

- snow fungus extract: acts as a natural moisturizer and increases skin collagen production.

- jeju bee propolis: we also added propolis from jeju island for good measure. it has antioxidant, moisturizing, softening and soothing effects on the skin.

3 skin loving essentials: while ensuring each bottle is multi-targeted serum with beneficial, proven actives, we also ensure that each potent formula is balanced with skin loving supporting essentials. our skin absolutely loves this trio, and that's why they are always included in our youth and glow power series!

- ectoin: for healthy skin, balanced hydration is key. extracted from microorganisms living in extreme conditions, is known to increase hydration, protect against pollution and fight photoaging.

- ceramides: the glue that holds our skin cells together! it increases healthy skin barrier and reduces transepidermal water loss, ensuring stronger, healthier skin.

- squalane: skin's natural antioxidant and protector. not only that, it reduces pigmentation, dryness, and rough skin.

the packaging: it comes in a light green box that has the same design as the bottle. it has .... the serum itself comes in an opaque light green glass bottle. it has the name of the product at front and a bit of description at the back. but no ingredients list. at first glance, i didn't think of anything when i received it. however, after using byoma products, i just realize that it has similar design and style of putting the description. eerily similar, if i might add. the only difference is the material of the bottle and the size. alchemy uses a glass bottle while byoma uses a plastic one. alchemy comes in 20 ml while byoma in 30 ml. both uses dropper to dispense the product and but since alchemy one is smaller, the dropper is also shorter. anyway, i don't have any problem with the dropper so all good regarding the packaging.

the scent: this one is scentless and doesn't have funky smell at all

the product: it's a milky gel type serum that's a bit viscous but still runny at the same time. it's still runny so i can spread it around my face and neck. but it's not entirely runny that it runs down my face every time i use it. it takes a few seconds until it's completely absorbed. 

the result: this is a moisturizing serum and it layers well with other products that i use. it doesn't leave tacky feeling as well. in fact, it gives a glow after i use it. i don't know why, but after realizing the similarity of the design between this one and byoma, i started to feel that this serum is similar to byoma hydrating one as well. only this is slightly richer. 

i like this one. i think it'll be suitable for all skin types. you can use it day and night as well, maybe adjust the amount for oily skin if you're using it daytime. as for me, i like this one. it helps counter the dryness effect that the retinol might cause. i only use it night time only and it still ends faster than i want. if only it comes in bigger size. price wise, it's still affordable and since it's a local brand, it's easier to get it here. i would love to repurchase this one in bigger size, but until then.. i'll just put it in my list for now.