My Thoughts on VT Cosmetics Skincare Line ✨ (Wins From Giveaways) ✨

Update - March 6, 2025 It’s been almost nine months since I first started using VT Cosmetics, and I’m so glad I came across this brand. The products are high quality, and my skin has transformed over the past year thanks to the innovative yet effective formulas. I recently tried a new cream that I really like, tested out their pimple patches, and revisited an old favorite that has never failed me. What the Reedle Shot 100 Is: - A skin treatment designed to mimic the effects of microneedling using small molecular-sized active ingredients - Contains 50 mL - Purpose: To restore the skin’s overall condition, enhance product absorption, and provide hydration Rating: 5/5 🌿 I’ve moved on to using the 300 version once a week, but whenever I slack off, I go back to the 100 to help my skin build tolerance again. I’ve never experienced redness or irritation from it, and after each use, my skin feels more hydrated, which makes my pores appear smaller. 🌿 This formula is completely free of fragrance, alcohol, and essential oils, making it suitable for all skin types. As someone with combo skin, I’ve seen significant benefits. 🌿 Expect a stinging sensation at first! I recommend starting gradually—not daily, but every other day—until your skin adjusts. Once tolerated, you can use it daily, and if you need something stronger, the 300 version is available for twice-a-week use. I use the 300 sometimes, but I still rely on the 100 most of the time. 🌿 This formula is packed with amino acids, which is what initially caught my attention as someone with a health-related background. Here’s why amino acids matter: - They help skin retain moisture by supporting natural moisturizing factors (NMFs). - They reinforce the skin’s lipid barrier, preventing water loss. - Amino acids like glycine and arginine aid in wound healing, reduce redness, and soothe irritation at a molecular level. - Proline and lysine are essential for collagen synthesis, meaning this helps improve skin elasticity and firmness over time! _________________________________________________ Original - July 3, 2024 I have seen this all over my socials and was wondering what the hype was - and NOW I get it. I’m so excited and pleased to have incorporated a new skincare product that I will be using in my skincare routine. This isn’t like any other skincare item in my collection, and I will be looking more from this brand in the future. This is the VT Cosmetics Reedle Shot 100, an essence that is meant to mimic microneedling treatment. Rest assured, there is no needles involved. Out of the three concentrations I’ve tested, this is the most mild and tolerable formulation. I have seen improvements in my skin as little as two weeks, which honestly was impressive for me. Some of my acne marks faded away completely, which I haven’t been able to get rid of for years. This product now will remain in my rotation for years to come. Here’s some of the many reasons why I was interested in the Reedle Shot 100: 🌱 I’m actually scared of needles (funnily enough, because my professional work involves dealing with needles on most days), and I was actually under the assumption this was applied using microneedles. Safe to say, its none of that. No needles, better for me. 🌱 From the set of three I got, I prefer this one the most. It is the 100, weakest concentration, and it’s good enough to apply on a daily basis. Though, I prefer applying every other day due to the sensation alone, which I will explain in the next bullet point. 🌱 When applying this, I did feel a stinging and tingling sensation. As someone with sensitive skin, of course I was initially worried. However, I noticed that only when I touch my face do I feel the stinging sensation. When left along as first part of skincare routine after washing my face, I don’t feel anything, as long as I’m not putting pressure or touching my face. 🌱 This contains cica reedles, which look like microscopic needles. This is what causes the tingling sensation. This particular ingredient helps shed off dead skin over time, which increases cell turnover rate and results in healthier, brighter skin tone. 🌱 The Reedle Shot 100 contains multiple skincare goodies and no bad ingredients at all. Trust me, I checked it thoroughly. It also makes sense to why this product is so popular. Some of the honorable ingredients to mention include: - Centella Aisatica Extract (an antioxidant that doubles as anti-inflammatory agent for eczema) - Madecassoside (an antioxidant that comes from Centella Asiatica that helps with skin soothing as well - Niacinamide for skin brightening - Glycerin, sodium hyaluronate for hydration of the skin - Glycine for improving wrinkles - Serine as a water binding ingredient (enhances the effect of ngredients that promote hydration - Arginine for speeding up wound healing and is a primary building block of skin collagen - Isoleucine as a skin barrier repair ingredient - Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, which comes from Macadamia nut and is loaded with nourishing fatty acids 🌱 Note, when wearing this, it’s HIGHLY recommended to wear sunscreen after applying this. Your skin will be in a sensitive state and you want to make sure to take care of it. 🌱 Because it mimics a microneedling experience, do not use any external skincare device or LED mask. I would focus on keeping your skin hydrated while this product works to repair your skin. Overall, I rate this a solid 5/5. I don’t think I encountered such a product I liked that is different from what’s usually found on the market. I also like that I’m already seeing effects from this product on my face.

Update: January 19, 2025 — 6 Month Overview As we venture into the new year, I can proudly talk about whether the VT Cosmetics Reedle Shot 300 is worth it or not. January 2025 marks my 6 month journey with this line, and I’m glad I’ve been introduced to it. I use this mostly once a week, with occasional twice a week (3-4 days apart) depending on the needs of my skin for context. I’ve seen main noticeable differences in two areas respectively: my skin texture and the absorption rate of the skincare I use. 🌱 My skin’s texture has overall become smoother, with my pores being less visible. This is similar to a microneedling experience, so you should see some skin resurfacing as a result. I like it as it gets rid of closed comedones and overall makes the skin feel smoother. 🌱 As for the absorption rate of skincare products, I’ve noticed a quicker turn around rate in my daily skincare routine. What normally used to take a little longer to absorb - my skin now eats it up. It’s also contributed to my skin reflecting the products I use and looks better overall. I’d still rate this a 5/5 after all this time. 🩸 Update: November 28, 2024 - Five-Month Assessment of This Essence! I first tried this in July 2024 and shared an update in August, so I’m back with another check-in! I’ll be honest—I haven’t been using this religiously over the past few months, mainly because my skincare routine often clashes with it (like when I use my LED red light tool). I do use that sparingly, so when I incorporate this essence, I avoid using anything else with it during that week, except for a toner and moisturizer. Previously, I used the 100 version more than the 300 because the 300 felt a bit too sharp on my skin. However, I feel like my skin has “graduated” from the 100, and I’ve been reaching for the 300 more lately. Surprisingly, it doesn’t feel as sharp anymore. The 100 transformed my skin a few months ago, and now I rely on the 300 to maintain those results. My pore size remains visibly reduced, my skin texture feels incredibly smooth, and my makeup applies beautifully as a result—which is a huge win for me! I’m keeping my rating at 4.5/5. It’s great for occasional use. While it’s recommended to use this every 3 days (up to twice a week), I personally stick to once a week. This allows me to rotate other skincare products without irritating my skin, and so far, my skin has been doing just fine! ——————————————————————— UPDATE AUG 25, 2024 - Two Month Assessment of this Essence! In my opinion, it hasn't been that long (I usually form final thoughts after 3 months), but my two months of experience have solidified a general opinion on this, leaning positive. Frankly, I don't use this often due to the instructions. I predominantly use the 100 because my skin tolerates it well at the moment, and only a few weeks ago was I able to graduate to using the 300. Keep in mind that I only use the 300 once a week as a replacement for the 100. I've seen promising results with the 100. I suffer from stubborn hyperpigmentation, and I've noticed significant improvement in my skin tone after using this. Initially, my skin felt tender to the touch, as I mentioned in my original review, but it has since grown accustomed, allowing me to start using the 300 sparingly. I recommend using the 300 ONLY after you've used the 50 and 100 enough that your skin has adjusted. I've been using it for a few weeks on a once-weekly basis (the recommended directions suggest applying it up to twice per week) as a replacement for the 100 on certain days. You may experience slight redness initially, but if it persists, I suggest switching to a lower strength to see if your skin tolerates it better. Personally, I didn't experience redness beyond the first day as long as I controlled the strength and amount applied. Be sure to slather on enough moisturizer to help your skin. Overall, I still rate this a 4.5/5. It's great when used correctly. —————————————————————— Original Review June 29, 2024 I have seen this all over my socials and was wondering what the hype was - and NOW I get it. I’m so excited and pleased to have incorporated a new skincare product that I will be using in my skincare routine. This isn’t like any other skincare item in my collection, and I will be looking more from this brand in the future. This is the VT Cosmetics Reedle Shot 300, an essence that is meant to mimic microneedling treatment. Rest assured, there is no needles involved. Out of the three concentrations I’ve tested, this is is a bit stronger than the 100 concentration, and definitely not meant for every day use. I used this on two days in replacement of the 100 concentration (in the past two weeks), as this is meant to be used every 3 days instead of every day. VT cosmetics has a schedule of applying these products according to concentration, which I highly recommend you to follow. I love this product but it is advised to utilize this with caution. Let’s get into more details on why I appreciate the Reedle Shot 300: 🌱 From the set of three I got, I would say this is probably the one I saw immediate results with. As someone with sensitive skin, the 300 felt pretty strong. It’s meant to be applied every 3 days, and I wouldn’t recommend shortening that duration. I applied it twice in a two week period due to being cautious as well as being aware of my pain threshold, which I will explain in the next bullet point. 🌱 When applying this, I felt a stronger stinging and tingling sensation compared to the 100. As someone with sensitive skin, I felt that I might experience a negative reaction with the 300, despite doing well with the 100. However, after patch testing for an hour, my skin looked fine and the pain did not last more than a few minutes. I also did not experience any irritation. I resumed in doing my whole face, (and yes it hurt the first five minutes but the pain went away) and I will say, the following two days, my skin looked amazing. As long as you’re not touching your face, you won’t feel any pain. Let the cica reedles do its work. 🌱 This contains cica reedles, which look like microscopic needles. This is what causes the tingling sensation. This particular ingredient helps shed off dead skin over time, which increases cell turnover rate and results in healthier, brighter skin tone. 🌱 The Reedle Shot 300 contains multiple skincare goodies and no bad ingredients at all. Trust me, I checked it thoroughly. Similar to the 100, the only main difference that the 300 had a higher concentration of Cica Reedle compared to the 100. It also makes sense to why this product is so popular. Some of the honorable ingredients to mention include: - Centella Aisatica Extract (an antioxidant that doubles as anti-inflammatory agent for eczema) - Madecassoside (an antioxidant that comes from Centella Asiatica that helps with skin soothing as well - Niacinamide for skin brightening - Glycerin, sodium hyaluronate for hydration of the skin - Glycine for improving wrinkles - Serine as a water binding ingredient (enhances the effect of ngredients that promote hydration - Arginine for speeding up wound healing and is a primary building block of skin collagen - Isoleucine as a skin barrier repair ingredient - Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, which comes from Macadamia nut and is loaded with nourishing fatty acids 🌱 Note, when wearing this, it’s HIGHLY recommended to wear sunscreen after applying this. Your skin will be in a sensitive state and you want to make sure to take care of it. 🌱 Because it mimics a microneedling experience, do not use any external skincare device or LED mask. I would focus on keeping your skin hydrated (with moisturizer) while this product works to repair your skin. Overall, I rate this a solid 5/5. I like this a lot, but prefer the 100 for my sensitive skin. As someone who engages in daily skincare routine, I have to make a careful note not to use the 300 daily, which is why I use it very sparingly, as recommended by the company.

While I see the hype with the Reedle Shot 100 and 300, and rightfully so, I sense that the 700 is meant for the seasoned user of Reedle Shot, as the concentration of this is the strongest. I do like this product, but I exercise caution while using this. Out of the set of reedle shots I received from VT cosmetics, this was the strongest I’ve ever tried. This is the VT Cosmetics Reedle Shot 700, an essence that is meant to mimic microneedling treatment with the strongest concentration possible. Out of the three concentrations I’ve tested, this is the strongest of the set, and CANNOT be used in less than a week at minimum. In fact, I recommend using this once every 2 weeks due to how strong this stuff is. I used this once in a two week period, made sure not to go out that day, so my skin could do its magic. The results are amazing in a few days, but this is definitely not for the weak. It stings heavily compared to the other two concentrations, and I think this is the max concentration I’m willing to put on my face. Rest assured, the stinging does not last more than it should (it was max 2 minutes for me). VT cosmetics has a schedule of applying these products according to concentration, which I highly recommend you to follow. I love this product but it is advised to utilize this with caution. It’s also recommended to finish your skincare routine with this alone because it could cause a stinging sensation when used with other products. Let’s get into more details on why I like the Reedle Shot 700, even though I will use it sparingly: 🌱 From the set of three I got, this is is the strongest concentration I’ve ever tried. It’s meant to be applied ONCE every week, and I wouldn’t recommend shortening that duration. I applied it once in a two week period due to being cautious as well as being aware of my pain threshold, which I will explain in the next bullet point. 🌱 When applying this, I felt a stronger stinging and tingling sensation compared to the 100 and the 300. As someone with sensitive skin, albeit not super sensitive, I felt that I might experience a negative reaction with the 700. Luckily, I did not experience any negative reactions at all. I did experience stinging sensation when rubbing it in, but after a couple of minutes, it went away. 🌱 This contains cica reedles, which look like microscopic needles. This is what causes the tingling sensation. This particular ingredient helps shed off dead skin over time, which increases cell turnover rate and results in healthier, brighter skin tone. The difference between the 700, 300, and 100 reflects the concentration of cica reedles, so you can imagine the 700 one being the strongest in terms of effects as well. 🌱 The Reedle Shot 700 contains multiple skincare goodies and no bad ingredients at all. Trust me, I checked it thoroughly. Some of the honorable ingredients to mention include: - Centella Aisatica Extract (an antioxidant that doubles as anti-inflammatory agent for eczema) - Madecassoside (an antioxidant that comes from Centella Asiatica that helps with skin soothing as well - Niacinamide for skin brightening - Glycerin, sodium hyaluronate for hydration of the skin - Glycine for improving wrinkles - Serine as a water binding ingredient (enhances the effect of ngredients that promote hydration - Arginine for speeding up wound healing and is a primary building block of skin collagen - Isoleucine as a skin barrier repair ingredient - Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, which comes from Macadamia nut and is loaded with nourishing fatty acids 🌱 Note, when wearing this, it’s HIGHLY recommended to wear sunscreen after applying this. Your skin will be in a sensitive state and you want to make sure to take care of it. Definitely make sure to moisturize post application as well. 🌱 Because it mimics a microneedling experience, do not use any external skincare device or LED mask. Overall, I rate this a solid 5/5. I like this a lot, but prefer the 100 for my sensitive skin, and maybe the 300 occasionally. As someone who engages in daily skincare routine, this product I keep away from my regular products so I don’t mistakeningly use this multiple times in a row.