STILL STUCK AT HOME
It has been three weeks now and MCO is still in effect. I think I'm actually an introvert because I feel totally fine for not having to leave my house. The only downside to this is I am unable to meet my friends and most importantly, my boyfriend 😕. Not normally a clingy girlfriend but hey, this is the first time we have ever been apart for this long. Not exactly a fan of LDR I guess, eh? I'm in this dilemma where I wish time would move slower so I can continue to work from home and at the same time wish it can speed up so I can meet him ASAP. 🤪
INGREDIENT LIST
(Skincarisma)
Aqua (Water), Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract (10%), Centaurea Cyanus Flower (Cornflower) Water (9%), Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract (9%), Morus Alba (Mulberry) Bark Extract (8.7%), Nelumbo Nucifera (Indian Lotus) Leaf Extract (8.7%), Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Saccharomyces/Honey Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propolis Extract (1%), Butylene Glycol, Benzyl Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, *Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin
Bolded are the good/star ingredients in the product. Those with 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.
Note: This is free of paraben, sulphate, alcohol, silicone and EU allergen and is fungal acne safe.
YAS, THE GOOD ONES
Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract contains salicylic acid, a type of BHA which is a natural exfoliant (remember my BHA Power Liquid Review? I mentioned before that it contains this Willow Bark Extract too!) and is used in many acne treatments as it can help skin shed dead cells and clear pores. Not just that, it can also stimulate new cell formation and help reduce the appearance of marks (goodbye acne marks!).
Centaurea Cyanus Flower (Cornflower) Water has natural anti-inflammatory properties which gives it the ability to soothe sensitive skin. Its presence makes this essence good for those who have sensitive skin but still want to give BHA essence a try.
Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract can help maintain the skin's resilience, suppleness and firmness and therefore help maintain youthful skin.
Morus Alba Bark Extract is really great for your skin because it can help brighten up the skin naturally. It is known for its ability to help fade dark spots and pigmentation caused by ageing and exposure to the sun. It is also an amazing natural alternative to other skin lightening products.
YAS, THE GOOD ONES (contd.)
Nelumbo Nucifera (Indian Lotus) Leaf Extract contains a large amount of anti-oxidants and vitamins. It therefore is loaded with anti-aging benefits as antioxidants can protect the skin from free radicals that damage skin and cause signs of ageing.
Both Glycerin and Butylene Glycol can help keep the skin moisturised. Glycerin can also help keep the overactive oil glands under control.
I bet most of you here would have heard about putting black tea teabags on the under-eye area to help reduce the look of dark circles by now! That's because teabags contain Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, which can benefit our skin when it is applied directly on the skin as it contains anti-oxidants, which is great as an anti-ageing ingredient.
Propolis is well known for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and restorative capabilities. Not just so, it can accelerate cell growth rate and clean up pores too. This makes it especially good for balancing, healing and soothing problematic skin. Sounds like a must have for those who have problematic skin!
Citric Acid is a kind of AHA so it can also act as a pH buffer i.e. to help adjust our skin's acidity. Not just that, it also promotes skin peeling (exfoliation) and re-growth which is why it is also frequently used in anti-aging products.
NAH, THE BAD ONES
I like being able to skip this part. Skincarisma has not highlighted anything bad at all from this ingredient list! Now, let's see how it actually does!
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OMG THAT'S LONG
I haven't gone through an ingredient list with so many good ingredients within for a while. Because of that, I have set a rather high expectation for this Quad Active Boosting Essence from By Wishtrend. Can I just say? I am a huge fan of its packaging. Although it's a little challenging for me to take picture of a packaging like this, it looks very elegant and has that high class feel to it. Even if it doesn't meet my expectation as a skincare product (p.s. read on for the conclusion, just an "IF" situation), I would still keep it on my vanity because it just looks so pretty.
The solution is colourless.
GENIE IN A BOTTLE
I can hardly detect any scent when using the boosting essence. The essence itself is colourless (the yellow colour comes from the bottle) and watery. It absorbs into the skin very quickly after patting. The best part about it is that it is neither sticky nor oily after it has dried down. I love that the most. Not many essence can do that! Plus, it will not be drying at all and despite having 10% of BHA, it does not sting at all, even if you have open wounds! But that's based on my personal experience, if your skin is on the sensitive end, please do a patch test first before you put it all over your face.
After patting in, it left no trace at all and it is totally not sticky!
HOW TO USE
After washing your face, put on toner. Take 3-4 drops on your palm, warm it between your palms and gently pat it over your face. Personally, I would pat lightly until it has been fully absorbed. After that, move on to either putting on a mask or applying your serum. That's how I normally use this bottle of goodness. I would also use it in the morning as a toner/essence (so I skip the toner step) because of how quickly it can be absorbed into my skin and because of its ability to balance the pH of my skin, enabling the skincare products I use later to absorb better.
p.s. It is also called a serum booster!
I like to pair with my propolis serum to enhance the serum's effect.
THE END RESULT
Having used it for a while now drives me to believe that this essence is a must-have in my routine. I like that it does not dry down to an oily or sticky finish. Because of this, I can happily apply the essence right before bed and go to bed within a few minutes, not having to worry that it will dirty my pillow or make me feel uncomfortable. So if you happen to wonder what you can try for a start of the acid game, I highly recommend this By Wishtrend Quad Active Boosting Essence!
I haven't gone through an ingredient list with so many good ingredients within for a while. Because of that, I have set a rather high expectation for this Quad Active Boosting Essence from By Wishtrend. Can I just say? I am a huge fan of its packaging. Although it's a little challenging for me to take picture of a packaging like this, it looks very elegant and has that high class feel to it. Even if it doesn't meet my expectation as a skincare product (p.s. read on for the conclusion, just an "IF" situation), I would still keep it on my vanity because it just looks so pretty.
GENIE IN A BOTTLE
I can hardly detect any scent when using the boosting essence. The essence itself is colourless (the yellow colour comes from the bottle) and watery. It absorbs into the skin very quickly after patting. The best part about it is that it is neither sticky nor oily after it has dried down. I love that the most. Not many essence can do that! Plus, it will not be drying at all and despite having 10% of BHA, it does not sting at all, even if you have open wounds! But that's based on my personal experience, if your skin is on the sensitive end, please do a patch test first before you put it all over your face.
HOW TO USE
After washing your face, put on toner. Take 3-4 drops on your palm, warm it between your palms and gently pat it over your face. Personally, I would pat lightly until it has been fully absorbed. After that, move on to either putting on a mask or applying your serum. That's how I normally use this bottle of goodness. I would also use it in the morning as a toner/essence (so I skip the toner step) because of how quickly it can be absorbed into my skin and because of its ability to balance the pH of my skin, enabling the skincare products I use later to absorb better.
p.s. It is also called a serum booster!
THE END RESULT
Having used it for a while now drives me to believe that this essence is a must-have in my routine. I like that it does not dry down to an oily or sticky finish. Because of this, I can happily apply the essence right before bed and go to bed within a few minutes, not having to worry that it will dirty my pillow or make me feel uncomfortable. So if you happen to wonder what you can try for a start of the acid game, I highly recommend this By Wishtrend Quad Active Boosting Essence!
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