I thought this was a little over-hyped but oh boy I never knew I needed a product like this in my routine so bad! I can tell the difference on my skin even after only 2 weeks. It soothes, moisturizes (not like a moisturizer obv) and I believe it prevents redness. I also observed some improvement on my fine lines but that can also be my vitamin c serum doing its job. I apply this essence every day in my morning routine before my sunscreen. I kinda find it too much to put moisturizer before spf so this was a perfect addition to replace that step. It also plumps the skin so it’s a perfect base for makeup. I’m so happy I tried it and I’ll continue using it for sure. 

Edit: I bought my second bottle. 

This lip balm has a very thick formula and it’s almost like a lip mask. I put it on my lips when I’m going to bed at night and it sits on the lips all night long. I wake up with soft and hydrated lips and it feels great. I find it a little too thick for daytime use but it’s great if you’re gonna put on a liquid matte lipstick. As someone who is obsessed with hydrated lips I can say that this product passed the test, especially for this price. It has a fruity smell. 

This didn’t break me out too bad but it felt too much for me, so I started mixing it with my moisturizer and I only use it 2-3 times a week. 

As someone who has combination/oily skin, I thought I needed a niacinamide serum after all the hype. However, I think the percent of it (and the ingredient list of course!) is really important. The amount of niacinamide other products have in them can be sufficient especially if you’re prone to breakouts. 

 The watery texture is hard to get onto my face without it slipping through my fingers, but on the other hand this is not a dealbreaker for me because it absorbs like a dream. 
 Has a slightly tacky finish but I don’t mind that at all since this is a toner. 

 I have a very unpredictable combination skin that leans more towards the oily side. Even though I’ve never experienced severe acne, I get occasional big juicy pimples caused by lifestyle changes, hormonal reasons etc. 
 Because I don’t do chemical peelings during the summertime I felt the need to add an antioxidant to my routine, and I think this serum is saving my life so far. 
 Honestly I didn’t expect to see such improvement in just weeks but it really helped with balancing the oil production and it prevented new pimples from forming in my opinion. 
 I use it after the cleansing step in my morning routine and I like to apply it with my hands, slightly tapping it onto my skin to help the absorption. 
 Also, I like the light-sealed bottle. 

Experienced a little pilling but I’m not sure if it was 100% because of this serum. 

I was looking for a beginner friendly vitamin c serum and when I read the reviews of this product it seemed like a good match for me. I finished a bottle and I can say that I saw improvement on my PIE. I never struggled with severe acne but my skin type can be really unpredictable. I believe it prevents breakouts in a way and also helped with my fine lines. I keep it in its box to prevent it from oxidizing faster. 

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