TWO WEEKS TO GO
In another two weeks, we will be celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year. It has always been a very exciting period for me because not only do I get to meet up with my cousins, I also get to receive Angpaus (red packets in Mandarin). But this year, things are a little different and I'm now on the giving end (I got married on New Year). Hopefully, nobody wants to meet up now due to the COVID-19 situation *evil smile*. Well now, let's see how we can look our best for the upcoming festive season, shall we?
Dew is Better Than One Recipe by Wish Recipe (2 products for USD34.40 - with 20% discount).
Normal price:
elmt Skin Illuminating Solution (150ml for USD20)
Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin Drop (35ml for USD23)
INGREDIENT LISTS
Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin Drop
Water, Propylene Glycol, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Hydroxyethylcellulose, Centella Asiatica Extract, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Illicium Verum (Anise) Fruit Extract, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, *Polysorbate 60, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract, Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract, *Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, *Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Camellia Sinensis Callus Culture Extract, Larix Europaea Wood Extract, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Rheum Palmatum Root Extract, Asarum Sieboldi Root Extract, Quercus Mongolia Leaf Extract, Persicaria Hydropiper Extract, Corydalis Turtschaninovii Root Extract, Coptis Chinensis Root Extract, Magnolia Obovata Bark Extract, Lysine HCL, Proline, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Acetyl Methionine, Theanine, Lecithin, Acetyl Glutamine, sh-Oligopeptide-1, sh-Oligopeptide-2, sh-Polypeptide-1, sh-Polypeptide-9, sh-Polypeptide-11, Bacillus/Soybean/Folic Acid Ferment Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol
Note: This is free of paraben, sulphate, alcohol, silicone and EU allergen and is cruelty-free.
You can find the ingredient list on the outside of the box. It is available in both English and Korean.
elmt Skin Illuminating Solution
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Water, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Trehalose, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Panthenol, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Fruit Extract, Xanthan Gum, Allantoin, Resveratrol, Cyanocobalamin
Note: This is free of paraben, sulphate, alcohol, silicone and EU allergen, is fungal acne-safe and has minimal ingredients.
Bolded are the good/star ingredients in the product whereas underlined are those flagged as 4 & above under 'Safety index' in by EWG. The safety index ranges from 1-9 and the lower the number means the less hazardous. Those with an asterisk (*) are more likely to cause acne or irritate skin than those without.
You can read other product reviews containing the ingredients by clicking on them in the ingredient list above.
The ingredient list is also available on the outside of the box in English.
YAS, THE GOOD ONES
Propylene Glycol is very moisturising, especially for dry skin peeps. Combining with Butylene Glycol, Panthenol and Sodium Hyaluronate, which are all powerful moisturisers contained in these two bottles of goodness, this Dew is Better than One Recipe could potentially be a lifesaver for those of you with extremely dry skin! Panthenol is also known for its ability to promote wound healing, as well as alleviate other irritations like eczema.
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), is great in promoting wound healing. It can help fade scars and improve our skin texture as it also mildly exfoliates.
Centella Asiatica Extract is known for its skin-calming properties. Mainly found in shady and damp areas in many different parts of the world, Centella (a.k.a. tiger grass because wounded tigers were often seen rolling in it to heal their wounds) is a small plant that grows up to around six inches in height. Also called the “miracle elixirs of life”, researchers have found that Centella Asiatica Extract facilitates the healing of cuts and burns as it can promote collagen production and inhibit inflammation which results in scarring.
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YAS, THE GOOD ONES (contd.)
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, like Niacinamide, can brighten up skin tone. Its anti-oxidant properties make it a great anti-ageing ingredient. The reason is that it is a derivative of Vitamin C and is considered to be a very stable precursor of Vitamin C.
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Water and Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract offer protection against environmental factors and can help brighten the skin as it contains a high level of antioxidants. Not just that, they also have omega acids that can help firm and nourish the skin and dozens of naturally-occurring chemical compounds that aid in skin repair and rejuvenation, cellular turnover, detoxification and evening of skin tone.
Niacinamide is a vitamin B3 derivatives best known for its skin brightening properties. It can reduce pigmentation as it prevents melanin from migrating to the epidermis. I've seen it featured in many of Klairs products. With this, this product can help bring out the glow and give the dull skin a good makeover. Not just that, it also has anti-ageing and anti-inflammatory properties, allowing it to help reduce the appearance of skin blemishes and congestion! There are debates on whether Vitamin C should be used with Niacinamide. But according to Wishtrend, research has shown that using these two ingredients together can benefit the skin in many ways without causing any skin issues. That's also why Dew is Better than One is created and introduced to us!
YAS, THE GOOD ONES (contd.)
Glycerin can help keep the skin hydrated and keep the overactive oil glands under control.
Trehalose is a sugar found in plants, fungi and invertebrate animals, normally used in beauty products as a flavouring agent and moisturiser. It has antioxidant powers and can help retain the skin's moisture that it would otherwise lose. Sounds awesome for dry skin people and those who want to reduce ageing signs!
Punica Granatum, also known as Pomegranate, has long been touted for its high levels of Vitamin C and antioxidants, which helps prevent cell damage. Researches and studies have shown that it can speed up wound healing and plays a positive role in the repair of sun-damaged and ageing skin.
Lastly, we have Allantoin. An ingredient that aims to improve dry and rough skin as it provides our skin with intensive moisture. Being a skin conditioner, it is also known for its ability to soothe irritated skin and protect our skin from external irritants and dirt.
NAH, THE BAD ONES
According to Skincarisma, Polysorbate 60 could potentially trigger fungal acne while for sensitive skin beauty lovers, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil and Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil may potentially irritate your skin if their concentrations are too high. Do take note to do some patch tests (I always do) before applying it to your whole face.
PATCH TESTING
I strongly encourage you to patch test before applying the products all over your face directly. Just swab a small amount of the product on your wrist or behind your ear and wait around one day to see how your skin reacts. If your skin experiences any burning effect or has any irritation that is not supposed to accompany the product, wash it off immediately and seek medical attention if the irritation doesn’t go away after washing.
Spreading it out with my fingers. I can feel the warmth from the Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin Drop on my skin.
TWO IS BETTER THAN ONE
You can see from the ingredient lists above that using the toner and serum together can help to keep the skin moisturised. Both the serum and the toner are very lightweight and have watery textures. The toner is scentless while the serum has a light lemon scent. The toner can be absorbed by the skin very quickly, leaving a comfortable canvas for us to layer on the serum. The serum will warm up a little once it is spread out on the skin. It may feel a little oily at first but the "oiliness" will go away after it has been fully taken in by the skin.
10% OF NIACINAMIDE IS HIGH!
This Skin Illuminating Solution from elmt's first line, #frameless, contains 10% of niacinamide and 51.91% grape and pomegranate extract, which means it's amazing for brightening care. On the other hand, the Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin Drop contains 15% pure vitamin C. Both of them are rich in antioxidants which our skin needs to stay bright and healthy-looking. Wishtrend even suggests to us to use overnight to enjoy brighter complexion and clearer skin on the following morning!
elmt IS ALL ABOUT SYNERGY
p.s. Did you know #frameless is all about the synergy between the key ingredients to give maximum effectiveness?
It is always important to maintain a balanced skin pH and skin moisture to ensure we reap the maximum benefits from the skincare products we use. Instead of just throwing Niacinamide into the Skin Illuminating Solution and selling it to us, the elmt research team has made extra effort to include grape and pomegranate extracts in the solution to ensure the skin pH levels and moisture are well-balanced. This synergy helps make sure the niacinamide in it can perform its job best.
Patting the Skin Illuminating Solution in. Did you know that this combo is suitable for all skin types?
HOW TO USE
After cleansing your skin, dry it before using a toner to prep the skin. For me, I will either use the elmt Advanced Calming Solution or the elmt Gentle Exfoliating Solution, depending on my skin condition. Once it is totally absorbed, I will then follow up with the Freshly Juiced Vitamin Serum. I usually use the dropper to drop the serum directly onto the cheeks, forehead and chin and pat it in gently until it is fully absorbed. I will go on to add another layer of the Skin Illuminating Solution before applying a moisturiser to lock in the moisture.
MY VERDICT
After trying the combo out for one month, I have also, so far, not experienced any skin issues from combining them. As an auditor who is working late all the time, I really appreciate every teeny bit of glow I can get to keep my skin sane and healthy-looking. This duo is giving me just what I need. On a daily basis, I apply them before going to bed and my skin just looks wonderful the next morning with the right amount of dewiness and glow. If you are in dire need of reviving your skin to make it look less dull and more moisturised, you need to give this Dew is Better Than One Recipe a try!
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Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin Drop - - USD23.00 (Approx. RM96.10)
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