UNWELCOME GUESTS
I've long been plagued by the dark spot that shows up on my skin after an unwelcome pimple healed. Each time, I'd have to wait a long time for these dark spots to disappear before I can leave the house without a layer of concealer on my skin again. For a lazy girl (should I be calling myself a lady now that I'm 26? 😂) like me, that's a really tiring process. If you face the same issue as me, you might want to give this review on AXIS-Y's Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum a read!
INGREDIENT LIST
Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Propanediol, Erythritol, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Malpighia Emarginata(Acerola)Fruit Extract, *Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Chlorphenesin, Arginine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Glutathione, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Allantoin, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil
Bolded are the good/star ingredients in the product whereas underlined are those flagged as 4 & above under 'Safety index' in by EWG. Safety index ranges from 1-9 and the lower the number means the less hazardous. 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.
YAS, THE GOOD ONES
Glycerin can help keep the skin hydrated and keep the overactive oil glands under control.
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. With this, this product is able to 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 help reduce the appearance of skin blemishes and congestion! There are debates on whether Vitamin C should be used with Niacinamide. So just to put it up front, it has been suggested that there might be contraindications if topical Vitamin C such as L-Ascorbic Acid and/or Ethylated L-Ascorbic Acid is used with Niacinamide. It is recommended that it should be applied at alternate times, ideally Vitamin C in the PM and Niacinamide in the AM. Otherwise, Niacinamide can affect integrity of the Vitamin C.
Sodium Hyaluronate and Butylene Glycol are both powerful moisturisers. Hence this could potentially be a life saver for those of you with extremely dry skin!
Rich in oil and essential fatty acids, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract is used in skincare for its skin soothing enzymes, skin brightening and antioxidant properties. It can also strengthen the skin barrier and help reduce oil production.
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YAS, THE GOOD ONES (contd.)
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract is used as a medicinal herb, dye and cooking ingredient. The petals, pollen and stems are rich in triterpenoid esters (an anti-inflammatory), antioxidants and carotenoids, which is good for calming down the skin and acne!
Since young, I was told that papaya is very rich in carotenoids (antioxidants that good at fighting off the appearance of ageing and sun damage) and Vitamins A, B and C. Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract is therefore amazing at rejuvenating and tightening the skin and it also has some anti-inflammatory benefits which can help reduce redness and irritation of our skin.
Also known as Sea Buckthorn, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract is a super ingredient that is effective on the skin for burns, wounds, cuts and any kind of skin damage. This is due to its high content of carotenoids, giving it potent cell-regenerating, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It also absorbs into the skin very quickly.
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
For sensitive skin beauty lovers, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil may potentially irritate your skin if it is at a concentration too high. However, seeing that its position in the ingredient list above is quite low, indicating that its concentration here is not too high, so I don't think it should be causing you to have any concern. I would still recommend patch testing (I always do) before applying it to your whole face.
5% OF NIACINAMIDE
As a Niacinamide based serum, it comes with the ability to lighten pigmentations and dark spots, as well as smoothen and brighten uneven skin tone. This percentage of Niacinamide (5%) is also the best percentage that has been proven to be effective without causing any irritation. Besides, it also contains the plant-derived Squalane which allows it to help the skin retain moisture, thereby giving the skin the glow it needs to look healthy.
As a Niacinamide based serum, it comes with the ability to lighten pigmentations and dark spots, as well as smoothen and brighten uneven skin tone. This percentage of Niacinamide (5%) is also the best percentage that has been proven to be effective without causing any irritation. Besides, it also contains the plant-derived Squalane which allows it to help the skin retain moisture, thereby giving the skin the glow it needs to look healthy.
MOST-LOVED
One of the best thing that I love about this serum is it comes with a pump. This design is not only hygienic but easy for me to control the amount of product that I dispense to use each time. Like all of AXIS-Y's other products, this serum does not contain any artificial fragrances and colours, so there is no discernible smell to it and the serum is a milky solution that has a watery consistency. This consistency allows it to be spread across the skin easily and it will not pill under sunscreen/makeup.
HOW TO USE
Following AXIS-Y's recommendation, I use it both in the morning and at night as a spot treatment, targeting areas where I have dark acne marks. You can also use it all over your face if you want. AXIS-Y also recommends using it as a sleeping mask during your night routine. I'd apply this Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum after my toner and before my moisturiser (for moisturiser, I am using this AXIS-Y Cera-Heart My Type Duo Cream).
TIME CAN TELL
I have been using this AXIS-Y serum for 5 weeks now and honestly I have never been more grateful. Multiple dark spots on my skin have visibly faded, including those that have been sitting on the same spots for months! I'm not even boasting, just take a look at the before-after picture below and you'd be blown away too. So if you're looking for an effective dark spot correcting product that won't break the bank, I highly recommend this AXIS-Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum!
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