Those who won the Abib Essence set (and everyone else!), which essence was your favorite and why? I think it’s yuja for me because of the amazing scent. And close second is heartleaf.

best Abib Essence?

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I have combination skin with oily zones and dry areas. For years, I either used no moisturizers at all, or went for very light ones. Now as I get more and more knowledgeable about skincare in general and my skin in particular, I appreciate a good moisturizer in my routine. We’ve had record low temperatures and snowfall in Nebraska this year, and all of that has taken a toll on my skin.

I’ve been using Silcus Derma Healing Silk Creamer as part of my evening skincare routine. I won it in a Picky giveaway. 

Silcus Derma Healing Silk Creamer is a rich but non-sticky moisturizer. It promises to strengthen the skin barrier, smooth out texture and moisturize (of course). I haven’t been able to find it for sale in the US (or with US delivery), but hopefully soon it will be part of the large shop offerings.

How to use:
Apply as the last step of skincare (after toners &#47; serums)
Pat in for better absorption
Can be used in the morning or evening

Silcus Derma Healing Silk Creamer is made without fragrance, parabens, silicones and drying alcohol. The Derma Healing Silk Complex is supposed to have an amino acid composition similar to collagen in human skin. A full list of ingredients is available at the end of the review.

My impressions
This is a lovely moisturizer that will likely work for all skin types. I love the texture - it reminds me of a thick gel with a nice bounce to it. Almost like a rich pudding. Silcus Derma Healing Silk Creamer glides on easily and gets absorbed fairly quickly.

There is a bit of residual stickiness, nothing major. I only use this cream at night (it would probably be a bit too rich for me in the morning), so being a bit sticky doesn’t matter. 

My combination skin is so happy with this. A few modest dabs is enough for the whole face and neck - the jar will last me for months (I’ve already been using it for almost two months). I’m noticing a more nourished, soft skin. No dry patches, no oily congested areas. The stickiness, by the way, is totally gone by morning. Sometimes I put it on my hands as well, because winter and all the hand washing are taking their toll. 

Overall, Silcus has been a great addition to my evening routine. I don’t use it daily, because I have other moisturizers as well, but I do reach for it regularly. I would love to see what other products this brand offers.

If you’ve been reading my blog, then you won’t be surprised that I have an issue with the advertisement of these products. Marketed as free of “20 harmful ingredients”, the serum is heavily promoted as safe, hypoallergenic, and overall “green”. I think it’s fine that brands follow consumer preferences for ingredients, and if someone wants to avoid parabens, it’s nice to have clear labeling as “free of parabens” (I don’t want to get into whether parabens are OK or not, I am not a scientist, I simply think if paraben free is what people want, it’s nice that brands deliver that). What I have an issue with is the whole hypoallergenic thing. Orange peel oil, lemon peel oil, bergamot oil, limonene, linalool, and even lavender oil are all known potential irritants to sensitive skin. I do not react poorly to them, and I actually really like this serum. I just think the marketing needs to be tweaked a little. Not everyone is going to even know that essential oils may be irritating, not to mention comb through ingredients like I do.

So, kudos to the formulators, a little slap on the wrist to the marketing department. At the end of the day, I adore this serum and I would absolutely get a full size of it. It’s great for my combination skin.

I enjoyed the toner pads and the eye patches. The fully saturated (actually dripping) pads were a refreshing start to my morning. There’s nothing earth shattering about them, and I probably wouldn’t run out to get the full size, but they weren’t bad either.

The eye patches adhered really well and I could actually move around with them on if I wanted to. Since I only had two packs, I can’t speak about any long-term effects. But they were refreshing and plumping. Those I wouldn’t mind using again.

I was most curious about the serum. Despite being a trial size, it was actually a really good amount. I received mine in mid-April and have been using it almost daily since then. I’m still not out of it (and it hasn’t changed colors &#47; oxidized). I have noticed a more even skin tone and my freckles are looking paler. Of course, it’s so warm and sunny now that I don’t expect to get huge results - I just want to avoid sprouting hundreds of new freckles. And daily SPF is a must for me all year round. 

I love the texture and the scent. This is definitely one of my favorite vitamin C serums ever. That doesn’t mean I won’t touch on the problematic marketing.

Nothing bad at all - love this cleanser. 


I love this so much. Great texture, smells exactly like the fig cleansing balm, doesn’t irritate my eyes or skin. 

Probably not nourishing enough for evenings for someone with dry skin.

Great texture. Very light but still moisturizing. Works well for my combo skin, morning or evening.

My only wish would be for a name change. This feels a lot more like an emulsion &#47; lotion than an essence (in my understanding of the essence concept, anyway).

Abib Okjuk Essence Nutrition Pump promises to rejuvenate the skin and help with elasticity.

The brand calls this essence “cream type”. The consistency is that of an emulsion, and I think it would have been less confusing to title it as such. When I hear “essence”, I think of watery ones or at least thin gels. This is completely different. 

How to use:
Apply to clean skin after toner
Sometimes I use other watery essences before this
Seal with moisturizer

Okjuk is a plant (also called Solomon seal) that promises to provide nutrition to the skin. I have not (to the best of my knowledge) had other skincare products with this ingredients before. 

This essence is made without alcohol, fragrance, and essential oils. 

My impressions
I wish I had this in the Fall and Winter, when the cold weather outside and the indoor heat made my combination skin extra dry and angry. The Abib Okjuk Essence feels like a hug for battered skin. It has no scent (fragrance free doesn’t always mean scent free, but it does in this case) and goes on wonderfully. 

I mostly use it in the evening toward the end of my skincare steps, and then follow with a moisturizer. In the morning, I would go in with SPF without any other creams or emulations. 

I have combination skin and the Okjuk Essence nourishes the dry parts without congesting the oily ones. 

I notice that my skin looks plump and nourished after using this. I can’t comment on elasticity as those kinds of results would be gradual over a prolonged period of time. 

Pro tip - put a little bit on dry hands and then follow with a sleeping mask or a heavy cream to restore over-sanitized, over-washed hands to their former glory. 

Have you tried this essence? What did you think?