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Review: Huxley Secret Of Sahara Oil Light and More

28. February 2019

//PR SAMPLE / KBEAUTY / SKINCARE //

I love facial oils! For one reason, my skin type is quite dry. We have four seasons in Germany and winter tends to be quite cold and aggressive for drier skin types, but even normal or sensitive skin types will feel the effect of weather on their skin. Since our faces are exposed to the weather every day, it’s a good idea to help out with some oils to protect the skin barrier. One of the oils I’m using at the moment is the Huxley Secret Of Sahara Oil. Actually, the full name is “Huxley Secret Of Sahara Oil: “Light and More”. Thanks and a shout-out to Korean Smooch at this point for providing me with this facial oil for reviewing purpose.

Korean brand Huxley (헉슬리)

“Great things never came from comfort zones.” – That’s the motto of the Korean brand Huxley (헉슬리). And that motto already tells you so much about the brand. Huxley is a contemporary brand with the mission to find and benefit from ingredients that are characteristic of extreme environments. Their aim is to use these innovative ingredients and contribute to new skincare trends in that way (check out the English brand description >>here<<). By the way, did you know that the brand name actually refers to the author Aldous Huxley, who wrote the dystopia “Brave New World”?

Huxley Secret Of Sahara Oil

I must confess that I was drawn to the brand when I saw the first promotional images and I fell in love with the simple packaging design. Actually, you might find it boring, because it’s so plain, but somehow I was drawn to it. And then I read about the Secret of Sahara line and I was sold. As someone with dry skin, I can definitely see my skin to be as dry as the desert, and that name was almost shouting my name. I was lucky enough to get my hand on some travel sized samples of Huxley’s Secret of Sahara skincare line, including the Huxley Secret of Sahara Essence: Grab Water, Huxley Secret of Sahara Oil Essence: Essence-Like, Oil-Like, and the Huxley Secret of Sahara Oil: Light and More. Out of the three, I loved the oil so much, that I knew that I needed the full-sized bottle of the facial oil, in order to write a full review here.

Huxley Secret of Sahara Oil: Light and More

The Huxley Secret of Sahara Oil is described as followed on the brand’s page:

“A lightweight facial oil that contains prickly pear seed oil with outstanding moisturizing ability. It absorbs into the skin quickly, protects it from various stressors, and fortifies the skin”

It’s three features are: Firstly, it’s a non-greasy lightweight oil that does not leave an oily appearance. Second, it’s a fast absorbing, light and dry oil suitable for all skin types. Lastly, it provides rich moisture for dry skin. According to the description it can be used during day and night. It’s possible to use it plain or mixed with cream, foundation, or even with toner and used as mist. Best part, you can use it on your lips and hair as well.

Key Ingredient: Sahara Prickly Pear Seed Oil

The ingredients list of the Huxley Secret of Sahara Oil is surprisingly short. It contains the Sahara Prickly Pear Seed Oil as the key ingredient, an example for an ingredient that is observed in extreme environments since the Sahara Prickly Pear survives the extreme temperature variance of the Sahara of 50°C during the day. The seed oil is especially rich in linolic acid and therefore has a great moisturizing effect on the skin, but also contains other unsaturated lipids (oleic acid, palmitic acid, and stearic acid). Due to high contents in gamma-Tocopherol (Vitamin E) and flavonoids the seed oil has great anti-aging effects. It’s also rich in Vitamin K, by the way, which is great for brightening and cell-stimulating. Last, but not least, the Prickly Pear Seed Oil used in Huxley products is a certified organic ingredient with the Ecocert label.

Ingredients: Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Squalane, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Fragrance

Apart from the very exclusive key ingredient, the list contains other well-known oils, namely sunflower seed oil, and jojoba seed oil. Both are rich in unsaturated fatty acids and tocopherol, similar to the prickly pear seed oil. The last oil spotted is Abyssinian Seed Oil, or known as Crambe Abyssinian Seed Oil. The Abyssinian Seed Oil is rich in erucic acid, a monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acid, but also contains a good amount of oleic and linolic acid. The Huxley Secret of Sahara Oil is free from parabens, silicones, alcohols, sulfates, and is EU-Allergen free. The minimal ingredients list is also a benefit. You can check the full ingredients via SkinCarisma.

The Scent of a Spring Garden

Let’s talk about the scent: I’m not a scent sensitive person regarding skincare. On the contrary, I prefer aromatic scents, because it brings me joy while I’m applying my skincare. There are scents that I adore, like rose or green tea for example. For this oil, I absolutely had no expectation regarding the scent in any way. And that’s what surprised me most: the scent is intoxicating! The first time I used the Huxley Secret of Sahara trial set I was so positively surprised! It reminded me of my childhood, and of fields and flowers and playing outside. Now, after doing my research on the brand site I discovered, that the fragrance they use is a collaboration with LUZI, a traditional Swiss fragrance company. You can check out the fragrance pyramid on the official product description page I linked above. I read the first sentence of the fragrance description and I was amazed since it describes exactly the same image I had from using it for the first time: “The first impression is like stepping from inside a house into a lush green garden […]”.

My Impression

The texture of the oil is as you would expect from the description: it’s a liquid, clear oil with a light yellowish color. It absorbs very quickly and feels dry and not greasy upon application. Yet, you feel that it acts nourishing on the skin. I’m using 2-3 drops of the oil on my face and neck. Usually, I use it together with cream, but sometimes I use it even on its own, only followed by the sunscreen. I have used it on my lips, too, and sometimes I use my hands afterward on the end of my hair. I can only say, that this oil does everything I expect from a good facial oil and I have no complaints here to make. The bottle comes with a dropper cap and is easy to use. The volume is 30 ml, and it lasts a long time since you are only using a few drops each time. I also like the fact, that the bottle is made out of glass.

Many people imagine facial oils to bee too heavy. I assure you that this oil is lightweight, as it also states in the product description! Apart from providing hydration and nourishment it doesn’t leave the skin greasy at all and can be used day and night. Of course, this is my personal impression, and everyone has different needs regarding their skin, but I can say for myself that I can recommend using the Huxley Secret of Sahara Oil, and that I’m enjoying it in my skincare routine. I can also say, that I would repurchase this oil anytime.

I received the Huxley Secret Of Sahara Oil for reviewing purpose from Korean Smooch, an online retailer for Korean cosmetics products based in France. This shop might be especially interesting for people ordering from the EU. Delivery to Germany, for example, is free from 80€ purchase and takes approximately 3 to 5 days to arrive. And the best, no customs duties for EU as they ship from France! Check out the Huxley products they offer >>here<<.

Are you using any facial oils? Do you have a favorite brand or oil blend that you swear by? And what is your impression about the Korean brand Huxley?

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Just as a short reminder: All products mentioned and reviewed on this blog are of my personal opinions. This product here was sent to me for reviewing purpose by https://www.korean-smooch.com/ which doesn’t influence me in providing my honest opinion on the products.

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Review: Iunik Calendula Complete Cleansing Oil

18. February 2019

// PR SAMPLE / SKINCARE / KBEAUTY //

As you might know, I love the double cleansing method. If you don’t know what it is, I can recommend you so much to try it. With the double cleansing method, you use an oil-based cleanser first to remove your makeup, and the continue with a second cleanser for cleansing your skin. In my eyes, oil cleansers and balm cleansers are the most effective way to remove makeup. Here is one of the oil cleansers that I’m using at the moment: the Iunik Calendula Complete Cleansing Oil.

IUnik is a Korean brand that has launched a couple of interesting skincare products. Their packaging design is simple but neat, and the products sound promising. you can check out the products >>here<< on the official webpage. I also reviewed the Iunik Rose Galactomyces Essential Toner and Synergy Serum some time ago here on my blog. I was happy and curious to try a new product from their range this time.

Iunik Calendula Complete Cleansing Oil

The Iunik Calendula Complete Cleansing Oil is a mild cleansing oil suitable for all skin types that contains 94% of pure plant oil. The packaging design is simple as expected for the brand and the ingredients list is short and down to the point, which I really like.

Ingredients: Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Canola Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower extract, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Sorbitan Sesquioleate

This is the full ingredients list! 7 ingredients and 5 of them are plant-based oils. I love that fact. You can also check the ingredients via SkinCarisma if you want to. The product is free from parabens, sulfates, alcohol, silicone. It is EU allergen free and has a minimalistic ingredients list.

The cleansing oil comes in a pump bottle containing 200ml, which will last you for a long time. I’ve been using this cleanser now for 2 months in rotation with some other cleansers and I’ve used half of the bottle.

The texture is typical for an oil cleanser and feels like oil, too. it emulsifies when it is in contact with water. Usually, you apply cleansing oils on your dry skin and rub gently, to dissolve the makeup and the dirt. Then, using lukewarm water emulsify the oil on your face and work it in some more, before washing it off. Then, follow up with your preferred second cleanser. It perfectly removes the makeup and works great in my eyes. the short ingredients list is a plus if you are looking for products with limited irritation triggers. It doesn’t have any specific scent apart from a typical vegetable oil scent.

All in all, I think that many people will like this oil cleanser for a short and not complicated ingredients list. On the other hand, seeing the price tag of 21.99US$ is a bit high in my eyes, regarding that it is mostly vegetable oil used here. Some people might think that it is actually cheaper to mix up your own oil cleanser using some plant-based oils. What are your thoughts on this?

Have you tried any products from iUnik, yet?

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Just as a short reminder: All products mentioned and reviewed on this blog are of my personal opinions. This product here was sent to me for reviewing purpose by https://www.unique4u.net/ which doesn’t influence me in providing my honest opinion on the products.

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Unboxing: Luckyface Korean Beauty Starter Kit

10. February 2019

//PR SAMPLE / KBEAUTY / SKINCARE //

The days fly by so quickly these days and I can’t believe that we have February already and this is only my second blog post this year! On the other hand, I have a special post for you here, because I want to introduce a new concept to you today, called Luckyface! There are so many Korean Beauty products available these days, that it is hard to choose in the beginning, especially if you are new to the concept of an excessive skincare routine. Luckyface, a UK-based online retailer, helps you by offering Korean Beauty Starter Kit:

Luckyface Korean Beauty Starter Kit

“This Starter Kit is curated for the KBeauty newbie. Inside you will receive 9 well-loved and raved-about KBeauty products. “

The Korean Beauty Starter Kit includes 4 Korean face sheet masks and 7 KBeauty samples, perfect to dive into your Kbeauty journey.

Are you curious what is inside the box I’m showing you here?:)

Let’s take a look inside:

Luckyface Korean Beauty Starter Kit

Sheet Masks

HELLOSKIN First Skin Brightening Sheet Mask

The Helloskin First skin Brightening Sheet Mask is directed towards brightening using vitamin A and E. It is made from cupra cotton and holds in up to 10x more essence on your skin. Key ingredients include Gigawhite for smoothings and brightening and Ceramide complex for firming and plumping up the skin.

HELLOSKIN Water Splash Sheet Mask

The Helloskin Water Splash Face Mask gives dry and tired skin a boost of moisture. As the other mask from this brand above, it is made from cupra cotton and holds in up to 10x more essence on your skin. The key ingredients include shea butter and hyaluronate complex for nourishing and hydrating the skin.

A BY BOM Ultra Moisture Mask

I just started to use my first A by Bom products and recently reviewed their Ultra Time Return Eye cream. This sheet mask here comes with a compartment containing eye serum, fresh soothing cream, and the ultra moisture mask. I love combination masks like this especially for traveling, so you don’t need a lot of separate products.

PAPA RECIPE Bombee Honey Mask

Last but not least, the Papa Recipe Bombee Honey Mask is one of these masks that has been hyped by many KBeauty lovers. A very nourishing mask with a honey/propolis complex, that has a nice smell, too. I have used and love this mask before.

Travel Sized Products

BENTON Snail Bee High Content Steam

A thick and rich cream containing snail mucus and bee venom. Many people love this cream and it has been reformulated since the last time I used it. Back in the past, my skin didn’t like the products from this line, unfortunately.

BENTON Honest Cleansing Foam

I have reviewed this cleanser in the past and I remember that I liked it a lot, because it didn’t make my skin feel dry after using it. Read my review >>here<<.

TOUCH IN SOL No PoreBlem Primer

This primer seems to be very popular, too. It has a unique formula that controls sebum, banishing shine! Key ingredients include green tea extract providing soothing antioxidant benefits, and collagen boosting smooth and healthy skin.

Samples

PYUNKANG YUL Mist Toner

The Pyunkang Yul Mist Toner is great for refreshing and hydrating tired skin. Its key ingredient is Coptis japonica root extract which is a powerful antioxidant which nourishes the skin and reduces any inflammations. I have heard very positive opinions about the brand so far.

COSRX PHA Moisture Renewal Power Cream

The COSRX Moisture Renewal Power Cream is great for softening and moisturizing your skin. It’s a gentle chemical exfoliator (3% PHA) that reduces moisture loss but also contains coconut extract that promotes hydration. I have the full-sized jar in use and love the glowing effect that it delivers to my skin the next morning.

UNPA Peach Me Up Peach Essence Tone-Up Cream

Moisturizes and brightens the appearance of skin while maintaining tone. This brand is new to me but I like the fact that it contains 71% Real Peach Essence as a key ingredient.

HEIMISH All Clean pH Balancing Facial Cleanser

This cleaning gel helps to balance out the skin’s pH level while removing impurities. Witch hazel and Centella Asiatica are some noteworthy ingredients.

All in all, the Luckyface Korean Beauty Starter Kit even contains some new brands for me, although I have been using KBeauty in the past years. I love the concept of creating a box specially designed for KBeauty newbies. The box retails for 20£ and can be shipped to customers in the UK. You can also get it from UOpen >>here<<. Luckyface also offers a subscription service for people more familiar with Kbeuaty called The KBeauty Glass Skin Box. This box retails for 30£ and will be delivered to your doorstep every month. You can check out both boxes >>here<<.

SPECIAL SURPRISE: For all of you who would love to get a chance to try the Luckyface Korean Beauty Starter Kit check out my Instagram Account for a special GIVEAWAY where you can win this box! It’s open internationally, so don’t hesitate to participate :)

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Just as a short reminder: All products mentioned and reviewed on this blog are of my personal opinions. This product here was sent to me for reviewing purpose by https://luckyfaceshop.com/ which doesn’t influence me in providing my honest opinion on the products.

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Top 10 (K-)Beauty Products 2018

5. January 2019

//AFFILIATE LINKS/KBEAUTY/BEAUTY//

Another year has passed and it’s time to share my favorite products reviewed in 2018 with you. It is always nice for me to look back on my posts that I wrote here on Berries in the Snow during the last year and think about the products that I really liked and used a lot! The products are mainly related to KBeauty, but I also included some brands that aren’t. If you tried any of the products yourself write a comment and let me know about your experience and if you share my thoughts or not. You can also check out last years post for my favorites in 2017 >>here<<.

Favorite Skincare 2018

The amount of KBeauty brands is vast and there are new brands to discover all the time. I was able to discover some new brands during 2018 and there were some products and brands that I enjoyed a lot. First of all, I tried my first product from the brand 107 Oneoseven. Since I discovered that I actually love to use mists I fell in love with the 107 Oneoseven Rose Vinegar Water. The 107 Oneoseven Rose Vinegar Water is a rose water based mist that contains the famous vinegar. It is the perfect combination to provide moisture to your face whenever needed. It can be used after cleansing as toner, for setting makeup or before using masks. It comes in a cute pink colored spraying bottle, that sprays a very fine mist. I have discovered that this mist has also a very calming effect on my skin, too. You can read my review >>here<< and get this product from Beautytap.com.

I was also introduced to the brand Erborian and I love their products. The BB creams are great and also their skincare is lovely. The Erborian Bamboo Moisturizing Matte-Effect Eye Contour Gel was one of the most memorizable products I reviewed during 2018. It helps to visibly reduce the signs of fatigue: fine dehydration lines, under-eye bags, and skin dryness. The matte finish helps to soften the appearance of under-eye bags. This eye gel was so lovely to use during the summer. It really had this cooling effect and thereby was perfect for refreshing your eyes and make you look less tired. Read my review >>here<<.

Another brand that I loved last year has been Purito. I love their good quality products and clear ingredients lists. Here are two products that I reviewed in 2018 and really loved (and already used up). The Purito Centella Green Level All In One Mild Pad and the Purito Sea Buckthorn Vital 70 Cream. The Centella Pad is a mild daily exfoliator and super convenient to use. Using 10% Centella Asiatica Extract as a key ingredient, this rich extract contains Asiaticosides, Asiatic acid and Madecassic acid and acts as mild BHA (beta hydroxy acid). Read my review >>here<<.

The Purito Sea Buckthorn Vital 70 Cream is a nourishing moisturizer enriched with 70% Sea Buckthorn Fruit extract, highly concentrated with vitamins, and therefore the perfect brightening care for making dark and dull skin revitalized. he Purito Sea Buckthorn Vital 70 Cream has a mix between balm-type texture and gel texture. The color of the cream is light orange, and as I said before, it has a wonderful and very natural orange scent that reminds me of the moment you peel oranges. Read my review >>here<<.

Another brand that I discovered during 2018 is Bio:Végane. It’s not a KBeauty brand, but a great natural cosmetics brand that you find in Germany. I’m in love with their Bio:Végane Skinfood Organic Acai Cleansing Gel! What I love about the Bio:Végane Skinfood Organic Acai Cleansing Gel is first of all the gel-type formula and the fact that it is not drying for my dry skin type. It does produce a moderate amount of foam nonetheless, which is enough to have that feeling of a foam cleanser despite the gel type formula. The second point why I love this cleanser so much is definitely the scent! It is really addicting and so fresh and fruity. I’m almost done with my second bottle and I have stocked up on another one…I’m highly recommending this cleanser! Read my review >>here<<.

A brand that you all might have heard of and never has let me down is Klairs. I reviewed and used so many of their products already and still love using the Klairs Soft Airy UV Essence has been released not long ago and I can definitely say that I’m addicted to it. It’s not often that one gets addicted to sunscreen but this one definitely won me over. The Klairs Soft Airy UC Essence comes with SPF50+ PA ++++ and is a lightweight daily sunscreen that protects the skin from UVA and UVB. It leaves no greasiness, nor a white cast. The broad spectrum sunscreen has a water-based gel-texture and comes in a (quite unusual) large tube. It’s my most-used sunscreen at the moment. Read my review >>here<<.

Last but not least for the skincare is the Missha Time Revolution Night Repair Borabit Ampoule. It is directed towards anti-aging and brightening, using purple botanical ingredients like blueberries, aronia, beets, red cabbage, and purple carrots and combining these with lactic acid fermentation ingredients. It’s a powerful ampoule designed for nighttime use, making the skin smoother, firmer, revitalized, and stronger. This ampoule has been loved by many already but I never had the chance to use it until last year. What should I say, it convinced me, too! Read my review >>here<<.

Favorite Make-Up 2018

One of the makeup products that I used almost every day are the Bonnie Choice Eyebrow Pencils from Born Pretty Store. They are automatic eyebrow pencils that are waterproof and long-lasting. There are 6 different shades available and they have a very soft finish and are easy to use. The bullet has a triangular shape and makes it easy to draw your brows. I can really recommend these. Also, they are double-sided, with an eyebrow brush attached to the other side. Check out my review >>here<< and also have a look at Born Pretty Store here.

Then there are of course lip products that I loved last year a lot. One of these is the The Face Shop Gelato Tint. The Face Shop Gelato Tint is a creamy lip tint that comes in 6 different shades that come in ice cream shaped containers in pastel colors. The description says that these tints melt like soft ice cream on our lips with the melting mousse texture. This texture is so lovely. The tint is thick and vibrant in color and applies smoothly. Also, the ice cone shape is really detailed and looks like a high-quality product and not simply some cheap plastic piece. This was definitely a hit for me and brought me back to why I loved KBeauty in the first place. You can read my review >>here<<.

Another lip product that I enjoyed a lot is the MeloMELI Cotton Shot Lip Tint! I was able to test all their shades thanks to Beautytap and I enjoyed them a lot (and still enjoy them). The MeloMELI Cotton Shot Lip Tint is a cotton-type tint, with a matte finish, but creamy texture. It is long-lasting, not drying, and has vibrant color pay-off according to the description of the tints. Since it has a creamy texture, but a matte finish it can be used as tint, but also as blush. You can also apply them either very lightly for a natural tint, or more vibrant and opaque. I have to point out that they don’t feel drying on the lips AT ALL, despite their matte texture. You can read my review >>here<< and check out the product at Beautytap.com.

That’s it! These were my personal Beauty Highlights in 2018 and I hope that this post will turn out helpful for you. Let me know about your thoughts! What were your favorite products in 2018?

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Top 5 Favorites from Wishtrend for Black Friday

19. November 2018

// KBEAUTY / AFFILIATe LINK / SKINCARE //

I LOVE the Black Friday Sales at Wishtrend, and there has probably been no year that I could stick to my no-buy during their annual massive sale. Here is a quick post for my Top 5 Favorites from Wishtrend at the moment and a cheat-sheet on how to make the best out of your Black Friday experience while shopping with them.

If you don’t know Wishtrend, but love Korean or Asian cosmetics and skin care products I can recommend you to check out their online shop, especially for some of my favorite products. Here is a list of my current Top 5 products that you can get from Wishtrend. Furthermore, they have really a great affiliate program for blogger and I can advise you to join it if you are one.

By Wishtrend Mandelic Acid 5% Skin Prep Water

If you do not know whether harsh chemical peelings like AHA and BHA are suited for your skin you should go for this mild chemical exfoliator containing mandelic acid. Mandelic Acid is a mild AHA, which is perfectly suited for sensitive skin types. It didn’t feel irritating at all and makes the skin texture so much more even. Read my review >>here<<

Klairs Midnight Blue Youth Activating Drop

The Klairs Midnight Blue Youth Activating Drop is a night serum containing the peptides EGF (rh-Oligopeptide-1) and bFGF (RH-Polypeptide-1) to target aging skin. The serum is made with only 10 core ingredients and without the use of purified water and acts as a high concentration/ high strength delay aging serum. Read my review >>here<<.

By Wishtrend Teca 1% Barrier Cream

By Wishtrend Teca 1% Barrier Cream is a spot treatment cream that creates a protective layer to keep moisture and active ingredients within the skin while strengthening, calming, and improving the skin’s overall health with help of Centella Asiatica. Although it is designed as a spot treatment, I personally use it on my whole face when I feel that it is irritated. You can read my review >>here<<.

Klairs Soft Airy UV Essence

Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin Drop

I have used 5 bottles of this serum and it is – hands down – still one of my all-time favorites! I love the warming sensation and the oil-like consistency of the serum and it makes the skin look more healthy and smooth than before. LOVE! It’s a great match together with the Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin E Mask, which is lovely and has a wonderful cream-to-liquid consistency and acts brightening. Read my review for the Vitamin Drop >>here<<, and for the Vitamin E Mask >>here<<.

How to save money during Black Friday

EDIT: This post was originally from 2018. I’m still recommending the products mentioned here, but I will add a new recommendation list with new products soon.

Wishtrend is changing their deals on a regular basis. But the Black Friday Sale is usually the most attractive one. For 2019 they are having a pre-Black Friday Sale starting from 11th November to 24th November with discounts up to 40%. I will keep you updated in the Coupons and Discount Area, and there will be an updated version of this post for 2019 soon! You can also use my referral code C0D76CCE. You will get a 10% discount on your first purchase.

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Review: A by Bom Ultra Time Return Eye Cream

18. November 2018

// PR SAMPLE / KBEAUTY / SKINCARE //

There are brands that you keep seeing all around, but somehow you never really get a chance to get your hands on them, or in my case, try to use up all your products lying at home before starting to open up anything new. A by Bom is one of these brands that I kept seeing all around and I was so curious how good or bad their products world perform for my skin. I was very happy to receive my first products from the brand by BemusedKorea some weeks ago. Luckily, one of the products was an eye cream and at the same time, my Erborian Bamboo Eye Gel was about to be finished. Perfect timing to exchange an old product with a new one! Here is my review for the A by Bom Ultra Time Return Eye Cream.

A by Bom Cosmetics is another Kbeauty brand from the vast amount of increasing KBeauty brands on the market. Their motivation is to take care of people and nature. A.by BOM Cosmetics is made of natural ingredients of various vegetable oils and extracts such as rice, beans, camellia, jasmine, lotus, black teas, and so on.

A by Bom Ultra Time Return Eye Cream

The A by Bom Ultra Time Return Eye Cream is a collagen-rich firming eye cream that comes in a rose gold pump bottle. A very elegant design, by the way, that looks good on every bathroom counter. The simple cardboard box of the product has the characteristic girl illustration on one side. The other sides are very simple and contain the Korean description of the product. Luckily, the ingredients were also listed on BemusedKorea, so I can also talk about them in the following.

Ingredients

Water, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Betaine, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Niacinamide, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Cetearyl Glucoside, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Cordyceps Sinensis Extract, Yeast Extract, Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Panax Ginseng Berry Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract, Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Dimethicone, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Squalane, Polyquaternium-51, Alcohol, Glycosyl Trehalose, Isononyl Isononanoate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Allantoin, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Raffinose, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Stearic Acid, Adenosine, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Disodium Edta, Lecithin, Beta-Glucan, Caramel, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Panthenol, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Acacia Senegal Gum, Folic Acid, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Cyanocobalamin, Cermaide NP, Cholesterol, Tromethamine, Maltodextrin, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Fragrance, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexyglycerin

According to SkinCarisma, the A by Bom Ultra Time Return Eye Cream is free from paraben, sulfate, and EU allergens. It does contain silicone and alcohol though. The alcohol is the only ingredient which might be critical for dry skin types and sensitive skin types. Other than that you will find a bunch of plant-based extracts in the first place. Some noteworthy ingredients are Blackberry extract, Maca Peptide, Poria Cocos Extract, Ginseng Berry and fermented extracts. The blackberries contain natural collagen boosters. They protect and energize the skin. Maca Peptides strengthen the skin. Poria Cocos Extract gives strength and nutrition, while ginseng berries and fermented extracts hydrate and soften the skin. Additionally, niacinamide has brightening properties, and royal jelly adds more nutrients. There are a lot of anti-aging ingredients, too: niacinamide, Adenosine, ceramides, and even Vitamin E.

If you look at the cream/balm-type texture you will already feel the protective layer that this eye cream creates. Thanks to Shea Butter and Mango Butter it feels very luxurious and rich. The balm texture feels satin-like and soft upon application and melts into the skin. You will fee a firming and cooling effect on your skin. The eye cream has a pleasant scent to me.

Once absorbed it is not visible any longer and is not leaving oiliness at all. But it will feel a bit tacky and firm when touched.

I personally love to use the A by Bom Ultra Time Return Eye Cream during the day. It creates a nice and rich protective film, especially in winter I love this kind of feeling. You can also use this cream on your lids and it doesn’t make the skin more greasy, for example. Of course, compared to my previous gel type eye cream from Erborian, it is not as cooling and moist, but it does have a refreshing feeling. I think that this eye cream makes a perfect replacement for my old one regarding the change of seasons here! At the moment, you can get your hands on the A by Bom Ultra Time Return Eye Cream for 39.20 US$ on BemusedKorea thanks to Black Friday Sales, which is 20% less than the regular price of 49US$!

Have you tried this eye cream? What are your thoughts on eye cream in general? Useful, or do you just use the same cream for your face on your eyes as well?

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Just as a short reminder: All products mentioned and reviewed on this blog are of my personal opinions. This product here was sent to me for reviewing purpose by https://bemusedkorea.com/ which doesn’t influence me in providing my honest opinion on the products.

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Review: Klairs Soft Airy UV Essence

22. October 2018

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The search for good sunscreens that can be used on a daily basis and are also suited for the face and any follow-up makeup is always a big topic within the skincare community. Klairs, one of my favorite KBeauty brands had launched a sunscreen in the past, that was surprisingly disappointing, but now they released a new sunscreen, the Klairs Soft Airy UV Essence. You can imagine my curiosity for this product, and so I was more than happy to find this among my packages some weeks ago. Here is my opinion on this new product by Klairs:

Klairs is a Korean brand which is eco-friendly, producing products which are animal-testing-free, alcohol-free, paraben-free, artificial-color-free and recently they are vegan, too. Their products address people with sensitive skin and people who want to moisturize their skin. I reviewed some of their products before, like the Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin C Serum (repurchased that one 4 times already!) or the Klairs Midnight Blue Cream, which both convinced me in their effects. Their saying “Simple but Enough” really nails it and I think that many people will agree on that point with me.

Klairs Soft Airy UV Essence

The Klairs Soft Airy UC Essence comes with SPF50+ PA ++++ and is a lightweight daily sunscreen that protects the skin from UVA and UVB. Thereby, it claims to leave no greasiness, nor a white cast. The broad spectrum sunscreen has a water-based gel-texture and comes in a (quite unusual) large tube containing 80ml. The design of the tube is simple, as expected for the brand. The tube is packed inside a cardboard box with the typical holographic design that you know from the Freshly Juiced Vitamin E Mask or the Vitamin C Drop.

As a general rule for sunscreens, you should apply the product ahead of sun exposure and reapply every now and then. There, every 3 hours is suggested for the Klairs Soft airy UV Essence.

The ingredients of the Klairs Soft Airy UV Essence are stated on the cardboard box, but you will also find the information on Wishtrend.

Water (Aqua), Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Butylene Glycol, Dibutyl Adipate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Silica, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Sorbitan Stearate, Panthenol, Beta-Glucan, Disodium EDTA, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Adenosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Allantoin, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil

According to SkinCarisma, the product is free from parabens, sulfates, silicons, and alcohol. It is EU allergen free, too! The UV protection is realized by using Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate and Ethylhexyl Triazone. Moreover, there is Niacinamide for brightening and anti-aging included. Tocopherol (Vitamin E) and Adenosine have anti.aging properties, too. Panthenol and Hyaluronic Acid provide moisture and have soothing properties. The list of ingredients is neither very short, but not huge either.

For me personally, I love the larger size of the sunscreen. Usually, Korean sunscreens come with 50ml of volume. If you want to try out various sunscreens this is the perfect volume. But if you have found your current favorite you’ll have to repurchase very often. Also, the larger volume makes it suited to be used on the whole body, without emptying the tubes too quickly.

As you see below, the sunscreen has a milky-essence type texture and a slightly yellowish color. Upon application it is very watery and feels moisturizing and refreshing, on the other hand, it soaks in pretty quickly. Unlike other sunscreens, you need less time to pat it into the skin and there is definitely NO WHITE CAST! It feels so lightweight and no film or residue is left on the skin.

For me, the Klairs Soft Airy UV Essence has no specific scent, by the way. It has a cooling sensation when applied that lasts for a moment. I didn’t observe any tackiness or stickiness, and it was not irritating during the time I used the product.

I have a couple of sunscreens in my routine at the moment but there are only two that I really really love to use every day. The Klairs Soft Airy UV Essence is one of them, and I can only recommend it if you haven’t found your holy grail daily sun protection. You can buy the Klairs Soft Airy UV Essence from Wishtrend for 23 US$. Also, check out my page for Coupons and Discount, to save some bucks on your order. I have reviewed so many other products from the brand Klairs and I can say that this is one of my favorite Kbeauty brands with a great variety of products. Check out all my Klairs reviews >>here<<.

Have you tried any Klairs products? What do you think about this sunscreen?

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Review: Erborian Bamboo Skincare

17. October 2018

// PR SAMPLE / KBEAUTY / SKINCARE //

During this very hot summer, I discovered my love for the Erborian Bamboo Skincare. I already wrote about the Erborian Matte Cream some days ago, and during the same period, I also tested the Bamboo Skincare Line, specifically, the Erborian Bamboo Shot Mask, The Erborian Bamboo Pore Minimizing Powder Effect Essence, and the Erborian Bamboo Moisturizing Matte Effect Eye Contour Gel. Thank you, Erborian & YBPN for the opportunity and for providing me with these products as PR sample.

“Achieve perfect skin with simple and unique products, that’s Erborian’s mission.”

Erborian is a Kbeauty brand based in France and Korea. Co-founder Katalin Berenyi discovered during a visit in South Korea that Korean Women had a very clear and good skin and she learned about Korean beauty rituals and brought them to Europe, founding the brand Erborian together with Hojung Lee, a Korean scientist with a passion for beauty. Erborian adapts Asian skincare expertise to beauty rituals around the world, creating a variety of unique and effective skincare and makeup products.

Bamboo Waterlock Complex

The focus ingredient is bamboo. Here, Erborian combines bamboo sap and fiber to create its Bamboo Waterlock Complex. The sap contains amino acids for hydration, while the fiber contains proteins and lipids for maintaining the skin’s natural moisture retention.

Erborian Bamboo Pore Minimizing Powder Effect Essence

The Erborian Bamboo Pore Minimizing Powder Effect Essence helps to reduce the appearance of pores. At the same time, it is also helping to plump, smooth and energize your skin. It provides continuous hydration and absorbs excess sebum throughout the day. This makes the skin look smooth and silky, with a matte finish.

The Erborian Bamboo Pore Minimizing Powder Effect Essence comes in a glass bottle with a dropper for dispensing. In order to use the essence, it is recommended to apply three pearl-sized drops of the product on the face during morning and/or night. I only used the essence during my daytime routine, in order to switch to a richer skincare during the night.

The key ingredients of the essence are:

Bamboo Waterlock Complex for moisturizing
Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract as an antioxidant
Japanese persimmon leaf extract (Diospyros kaki) as antioxidant and astringent
Pumpkin seed oil for moisturizing, preventing skin dehydration, helping to maintain natural hydration

The full ingredients list is stated on the cardboard box, but you can also check for the ingredients on SkinCarisma, of course.

Water, Glycerin, Alcohol, Dipropylene Glycol, Silica, Dimethicone, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Phyllostachis Bambusoides Extract, Phyllostachis Bambusoides Juice, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Fomes Officinalis (Mushroom) Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Oil, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Phenoxyethanol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Zinc PCA, Allantoin, Panthenol, Propanediol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Isoceteth-10, Sclerotium Gum, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Beta-Glucan, 1,2-Hexanediol, Fragrance, Linalool, Geraniol, Limonene, CI 19140, CI 42090

The Erborian Bamboo Pore Minimizing Powder Effect Essence is free from paraben and sulfates, but it does contain alcohol and fragrance. It also contains silicones. Apart from the plant-based key ingredients stated above, there are some other great components here: Tocopherol (Vitamin E) for aids with skin regeneration and elasticity. Hyaluronic acid, Glycerin, and Panthenol are great for moisturizing. Allantoin has soothing properties.

This essence has a milky consistency and a light green color. It has a fresh scent and emulsifies to a water-like texture, once rubbed in. The Erborian Bamboo Pore Minimizing Powder Effect Essence absorbs quickly and leaves the skin slightly tightened and smooth. The texture also feels refreshing on the skin and has a cooling effect. This, of course, helps to make the pores appear smaller and blurred out. There is no sticky or greasy feeling once the serum is absorbed, by the way!

Erborian Bamboo Moisturizing Matte-Effect Eye Contour Gel

The Erborian Bamboo Moisturizing Matte-Effect Eye Contour Gel helps to visibly reduce the signs of fatigue: fine dehydration lines, under-eye bags, and skin dryness. The matte finish helps to soften the appearance of under-eye bags.

This eye gel comes in a sleek pumping bottle. I used one full pump for both eyes (under eyes and lids). Then I tap slightly with my ring finger until it is partially absorbed. I usually continue with my other skincare steps and by the time I’m done the eye gel is absorbed.

Here the key ingredients are:

Bamboo Waterlock Complex for moisturizing
Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract as an antioxidant
Japanese persimmon leaf extract (Diospyros kaki) as an antioxidant and astringent
Sodium Hyaluronate for moisturizing
Arginine for neutralizing irritating sensation

The full ingredients list of the product is stated on the cardboard box again:

Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Phyllostachis Bambusoides Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Phyllostachis Bambusoides Juice, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Arginine, Silica, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sodium PCA, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Isoceteth-25, Isoceteth-10

The Erborian Bamboo Moisturizing Matte-Effect Eye Contour Gel is free from paraben, sulfate, silicone, alcohol, and EU-allergens, according to SkinCarisma. It has panthenol and Sodium Hyaluronate for moisturizing and wound-healing, too, apart from the key ingredients stated above.

This eye gel was so lovely to use during the summer. It really had this cooling effect and thereby was perfect for refreshing your eyes and make you look less tired. You almost can see the moist and jelly consistency below in the pics!

Erborian Bamboo Shot Mask

Last, but not least, the Erboian Bamboo Shot Mask: Since I only have one piece of the mask, this will be more a description, rather than a full review. This sheet mask gives a burst of freshness thanks to a structure made from smooth cellulose fibers, which helps to diffuse its active ingredients. The Bamboo Waterlock complex, which was stated for the other products already is used here as well. It is supposed to deliver the skin with freshness, moisture, and soothing effect. The sheet mask is soaked in a highly concentrated liquid, and according to the description, the result should be like if you apply a serum. Below, you see the full ingredients list:

Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol, Phyllostachis Bambusoides Extract, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Phyllostachis Bambusoides Juice, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Carbomer, Arginine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Polyglutamic Acid, Fragrance, Linalool, Geraniol

The sheet mask is free from paraben, silicones, and sulfates. It contains alcohol and fragrances. You can check the ingredients via SkinCarisma, too. The mask has a thin texture and is fully soaked. Despite the thin material, it is a bit “stiffer” and not easy to tear. I used my mask for 20 minutes and it wasn’t dried out yet. Even the sachet had some serum remained to use on your neck and arms, etc. Once the essence is absorbed the skin feels a bit tacky, but it feels moisturized and refreshed.

My favorite of these three products is definitely the eye gel! I used it up super quickly (yeah, it’s empty already…:(…), but the refreshing effect was so perfect for the season, that I couldn’t stop using it. What I also like about the eye gel is its ingredients. It is the only one out of the three products which is free from parabens, sulfates, silicones, alcohol and EU allergens. Especially, since the area around the eyes is so delicate and can be easily irritated. I still like the matte essence second best and use it very often. I can recommend it, especially for day-time use, because of the tightening feeling and the mattifying effect it has. The sheet mask gives a good moisturizing boost, but regarding the high price for one sheet, I personally would not repurchase it. Since sheet masks are a one-time useable product it is not very profitable, especially if you want to use a sheet mask 2 or 3 times a week…

Erborian Bamboo Shot Mask: US 7.50 US$ / EU 6.90 € (per piece)

Erborian Bamboo Eye Gel : US 34 US$ / EU 29 € (15 ml)

Erborian Bamboo Matte Essence: 45 US$ / EU 39 € (30 ml)

Which one do you like best?

Have you heard of the Erborian Bamboo Skincare Products? Do you agree that gel type formulations are the best for summer?

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Just as a short reminder: All products mentioned and reviewed on this blog are of my personal opinions. This product here was provided to me for reviewing purpose by https://www.ybpn.de/ and https://www.erborian.com/ which doesn’t influence me in providing my honest opinion on the products.

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Review: Purito Sea Buckthorn Vital 70 Cream

10. October 2018

// PR SAMPLE / KBEAUTY / AFFILIATE LINKS //

Did you ever have any special opinion about Sea Buckthorn in skincare? Honestly, I never thought about it before I started trying the Purito Sea Buckthorn Vital 70 Cream. Usually, when I hear Sea Buckthorn I think about tea, winter, and herbal scents. But then I received this orange tube of facial cream from Purito and suddenly I was obsessed with it! Why? Let me explain!

Purito is a rather young Korean brand with cruelty-free and 10-free skin care products. The products are free from paraben, ethanol, surfactants, artificial coloring, fragrance, triethanolamine, phthalein, triclosan, petrochemicals, and benzoyl peroxide. Moreover, the products gain a lot of popularity these days because of their short and yet effective ingredients list. I have reviewed the Purito Pure Vitamin C Serum and the Purito Snail Repair Advanced 91 Serum and my beloved Purito Centella Green Level All In One Mild Pads before and there are more to come in future!

The Purito Sea Buckthorn Vital 70 Cream is a nourishing moisturizer enriched with 70% Sea Buckthorn Fruit extract, highly concentrated with vitamins, and therefore the perfect brightening care for making dark and dull skin revitalized. The cream comes in a tube and contains 50ml of volume. Like all Purito skincare, the product comes packed in a cardboard box with all the relevant information. The design of Purito products is not especially cute or elaborate, but the products have a signature look and each skin care line has a defined color depending on the key ingredient. Here orange is the signature color.

Sea Buckthorn

Hippophae Rhamnoides, also known as Sea Buckthorn or Sandthorn, is a plant commonly spread in Europe and Asia. It has been used in ancient Greek as an herbal remedy for skin diseases, digestive problems and as medicine. These days the plant is used and valued for many reasons. The Sea Buckthorn fruit is known to have a high content of vitamins, especially vitamin C. But it doesn’t end with vitamin C, the fruit extract also is rich in Vitamin E, D, E, and B. Additionally, it is rich in amino and fatty acids. All these components of the Sea Buckthorn Fruit extract act positively when applied topically on our skin. Vitamins prevent aging and have exfoliating properties. Fatty acids keep the skin hydrated, smooth, and resilient. This leads to glowy and brightened skin. With 70% Sea Buckthorn Fruit extracts this cream provides the skin with 2000mg Vitamin C, and that’s really amazing!

Ingredients of the Purito Sea Buckthorn Vital 70 Cream

Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract (70%), Methlypropanediol, Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-3 Methyglucose Distearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Citrus Unshiu Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol, Adenosine, Panthenol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Sorbitan Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, 1,2- Hexanedoil, Carbomer, Arginine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA

When we look at the full list of ingredients of the Purito Sea Buckthorn Vital 70 Cream we will spot Orange Peel Oil and Satsuma Orange Extract as natural fragrances. The cream also has a wonderful fruity and orangy scent that is addictive and nothing like the artificial orange scents that remind you of bathroom cleansers. Then we have 4% Macadamia Seed Oil included in this cream for hydration. This is accompanied by glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and panthenol. Last, but not least, niacinamide for more brightening properties. According to SkinCarisma all the ingredients are safe to use according to EWG!

The Purito Sea Buckthorn Vital 70 Cream has a mix between balm-type texture and gel texture. The color of the cream is light orange, and as I said before, it has a wonderful and very natural orange scent that reminds me of the moment you peel oranges. The cream spreads smoothly and feels nourishing and hydrating at the same time. I also feel like my skin feels moisturized all day and even after it is absorbed the skin will feel more bouncy. This cream doesn’t absorb fully and without a trace like for example the A;T Fox Tea Tock Water Cream, but will leave a feeling of a moisturized skin if you know how I mean the difference. I would describe the texture as suited better for dry skin types because it has a kind of richness to it.

Inside of the cardboard box of the Purito Sea Buckthorn Vital 70 Cream, there is a cute comic describing the brightening effect of the cream with help of Snow White and the Evil Queen: the Queen wants to have smooth and bright skin like Snow White. According to the magical mirror of the Queen, this cream is supposed to be the solution for it. After having used half of the tube excessively I can confirm that this cream gives you the most wonderful glowy and bright skin! I’m so addicted to this moisturizer and it’s been a long time that I have used a cream so rigorously.

Do you love orange scents? Are you looking for a cream that gives you ultra glow and bright skin, and is nourishing and hydrating at the same time? If yes, the Purito Sea Buckthorn Vital 70 Cream might be the perfect solution for you. Plus, a short ingredients list consisting mainly of Sea Buckthorn Fruit Extract and all EWG green level ingredients! Hands down, this is a perfect cream for me!

The tube retails for 19 US$ from the official page, but you can also get it from Beautytap for the same price (use the code BERRIES15 for 15% off non-sale products). Also, check out my discount and coupons page for the latest deals.

Have you heard of Purito? Do you use any skincare products using Sea Buckthorn Fruit Extract?

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Review: Missha Time Revolution Night Repair Borabit Ampoule

8. October 2018

// SKINCARE / KBEAUTY / AFFILIATE LINKS //

If you saw my latest empties post on Instagram you probably discovered the Missha Time Revolution Night Repair Borabit Ampoule in my picture there. Unfortunately, I used up the last drops of it and I’ve probably never been more sad about using up a serum or ampoule this time. This ampoule has probably been reviewed a lot of times before and there have been comparisons to another high-end brand night serum in the past. I have no comparison to other products here, only my honest review about using this serum in the last months.

The Missha Time Revolution Night Repair Borabit Ampoule is from the famous Korean brand Missha. Missha has a lot of online stores all over the world and are available in US/Canada, Australia and even in Germany. It was the first Korean brand with a physical store in Germany, too! The products always come in a very mature and luxurious packaging and the design is usually very elegant although simple. I think that it can be liked by almost everyone. The aim of Missha is to create quality products that are affordable.

The Missha Time Revolution Night Repair Borabit Ampoule is directed towards anti-aging and brightening, using purple botanical ingredients like blueberries, aronia, beets, red cabbage, and purple carrots and combining these with lactic acid fermentation ingredients. It’s a powerful ampoule designed for nighttime use, making the skin smoother, firmer, revitalized, and stronger.

The ampoule comes in a signature purple color that refers to the purple plant ingredients used. The elegant glass bottle with an attached dropper comes packed in a cardboard box of the same color and design. The packaging looks timeless and elegant!

The ingredients list of this highly concentrated ampoule might put you off at first glance, but don’t fear the long list. The ingredients are very beneficial and combine a lot of goodness!

Water, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Glycereth-26, Juniperus Chinensis Xylem Extract, Sorbus Commixta Extract, Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Betaine, Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethyl Hexanediol, Dimethicone, Grifola Frondosa (Maitake)/Ophioglossum Vulgatum Extract Ferment Filtrate, Peg-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ppg-26-Buteth-26, Polysorbate 20, Carbomer, Glyceryl Caprylate, Triethanolamine, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Rice Extract, Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Sea Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Octyldodecanol, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oleosomes, Acacia Arabica Stem Bark Extract, Hydrolyzed Extensin, Adenosine, Xanthan Gum, Aronia Arbutifolia Extract, Beta Vulgaris (Beet) Root Extract, Brassica Oleracea Capitata (Cabbage) Leaf Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cyclomethicone, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Disodium Edta, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Cassia Alata Leaf Extract, Dextrin, Lactobacillus Ferment, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Manilkara Multinervis Leaf Extract, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract, Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Saccharomyces/Viscum Album (Mistletoe) Ferment Extract, Yeast Ferment Extract, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Dimethiconol, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Beta-Sitosterol, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Propylene Glycol, Cholesterol, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Ceteth-24, Choleth-24, Glyceryl Arachidonate, Glyceryl Linoleate, Glyceryl Linolenate, Ubiquinone, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Maltodextrin Crosspolymer, Cetyl Phosphate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Retinol, Lecithin, Phenoxyethanol, Cucumis Melo (Melon) Fruit Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Biotin, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterol, Peg-5 Rapeseed Sterol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tripeptide-10 Citrulline, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Bht, Ceteth-3, Ceteth-5, Copper Tripeptide-1, Silica, Tripeptide-1

First of all, according to SkinCarisma the Missha Time Revolution Night Repair Borabit Ampoule is free from parabens, sulfates, alcohol, and EU-allergens. The ingredients are safe to use, and there is only one ingredient that could be irritating for sensitive skin types. This ingredient is Retinol! So if you have been looking for effective anti-aging ingredients you will have stumbled upon Retinol. Retinol, or Vitamin A, can cause skin reactions, including peeling, redness, scaling, itching, and burning, and also increases the risk of sunburns and sun-induced mutations. Although retinol is a great anti-aging ingredient you have to keep these points in mind and use sunscreen during the day to protect your skin from the UV rays to avoid its side effects. I guess the percentage of retinol in this ampoule is very low, but still, you should keep in mind to use sunscreen during the day while using ingredients that have these kinds of chemical peeling properties.

Most of the ingredients of the Missha Time Revolution Night Repair Borabit Ampoule have moisturizing properties and are perfect for hydrating the skin. Panthenol, hyaluronic acid, glycerin, or chamomile extract are some of these ingredients. The latter is also a great soothing ingredient, while panthenol and hyaluronic acid also have wound-healing properties. Other ingredients like niacinamide, vitamin C derivates, adenosine, and retinol have brightening and anti-aging properties. Additionally, there are four different kinds of ferments included, combining Lactobacillus, Bifida, Lactococcus, and Leuconostoc! I love Fermented ingredients! Ferment filtrates have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial activity when applied in concentrations of 5% or more. They have skin conditioning properties, are nutrient-rich, and contains many vitamins, amino acids, and proteins and helps to improve the moisture level of the skin.

In order to use the product you take out the ampoule and dispense the desired amount into your palms and apply it to your skin. The best way is, of course, working upwards and outwards along your facial features. The warmth of your hand will help the ampoule to sink into your skin. I used this product as the last step before my sleeping mask or night cream. In the next morning, I’ve always used a sunscreen. The attached dropper makes it easy to dispense the product. since it is a glass dropper you can see the slightly red/orange colored ampoule. The serum absorbs fast and glides easily across the skin. It doesn’t feel heavy, despite all the ingredients included.

In my opinion, this ampoule really makes the skin feel smoother, hydrated, and more firm. I loved the effects in the next morning. The only downside is probably the price, sometimes 50ml are sold for around 40US$ or more. The second point is (I don’t know if that is a downside though) that Missha constantly has new formulations of their products, especially for this ampoule and the Missha Time Revolution First Essence. This can be irritating and makes it sometimes complicated to read the proper review for it. If you love to have one concentrated product that combines many beneficial ingredients in one you will love this ampoule. If you rather prefer a highly moisturizing serum, without any fuss, you can more likely switch to a serum or ampoule with a high concentration of hyaluronic acid and achieve satisfying results as well. I personally love the extra smoothness of the ferments here, and all these good anti-oxidants from the purple plants.

The Missha Time Revolution Night Repair Borabit Ampoule retails from:

Missha Germany for 46.80€

Missha US for 49 US$

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