I'm just happy to share that I recently won a giveaway on Skin1004's Madagascar Centella Ampoule. This is my first time winning a giveaway here in Picky.

I'm so excited to try this product and make a review on it. Also, congratulations to all winners! 💙

My First Giveaway Win 💙

Do you also allot a day in your week where you don't put any skincare products? 😂

This has always been my routine every two weeks. On such days, I only wash my face with water. 

My primary reason of doing this is to at least let my skin be in its natural state. Another reason, which is personal, is to tolerate my laziness since I have days which I allow myself to be lazy. 

Let me know your thoughts about this. It can be scientific or even personal.

a day with no skincare

I just recently knew that Celeteque Hydration Facial Moisturizer had changed their formula. From having paraben to being paraben-free.

I have been using this moisturizer for years and so far, I don't see any differences regarding its effects on my skin. No sting or such.

What are your thoughts about the new formula? 😀

New Celeteque Moisturizer Formula

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Cost
Comparable to cheaper essences despite average price - It did not have anything suprising with its effects. One can still find better brightening effects on cheaper products that also contain niacinamide.

Packaging
Dropper is useless when the product is about to run out - This has always been my issue with products that have dropper. When its about 1&#47;6 remaining, I have no choice but to pour it on my hands. 

Ingredients
Only 5% Niacinamide - I have seen other local products that have more percentage of such actives yet still on the same price range as Phytoniacin Essence. Considering the percentage, it took me weeks or even more than a month to see results to my skin.

Actual Testing
Claims and description is not consistent with the actual - 1. They market the product as a whitening product but it is not even its function. It is more on the brightening side rather than whitening. 2. It is stated that it fast-absorbing without stickiness yet it is the opposite. It was quite sticky after application and even after minutes of application. Also, it took me at least 2-3 minutes to apply the next product on my skin. 3. Lastly, it is said that it is unscented. However, I smell something which is probably caused by the packaging of the product.

Irritations on skin - I had some irritations when I first tried the product probably because of its vitamin c derivatives. I had to gradually use it before using it daily.

Effects took around a month or more to occur - Again, since it only has 5% niacinamide, it takes a long time to see the results. I think anyone with worse cases of dark spots would not be patient enough to wait for such time.

Overall, it is quite worth the hype of trying the product. Though my experience on trying it is more of the bad than the good, it still is great as it also opened me on trying new products. The cost of spending for it was not something I totally regret. I am already fine that it at least did its job without leaving any serious concerns on my skin. Do I recommend it? No. But if one is up with trying, I am not stopping them. Who knows? Maybe it may have better effects on them.

Just to inform, I have used this product last year and was able to use all of it. I use it every morning alongside with Face Republic Sun Gel for better results.

Cost
Average pricing - Not too expemsive and not too cheap considering the ingredients it has. I got it around 500 php to 700 php on sale.

Packaging
Simple packaging - It did not contain too much details that can compromise the product&#39;s ingredients and information. Also, it is in a transparent plastic container (with dropper) which helps one to know the remaining amount of product. It is not too fragile and not prone to leaking.

Ingredients
The presence of Niacinamide - One of my favorite ingredients in a skincare product. The ingredient did its job to my skin.

Actual Testing
Works best with a sunscreen - Considering that the product contains niacinamide (an ingredient great for brightening), when partenered with sunscreen, the brightening effect was better and more visible. It brightened some of the spots on my skin which is great. 

Lasted for 4 - 6 months - Its longevity is actually effective for one to see results on the skin.

Little heavy on skin - Though there may be stickiness, it still did not left any unsettling feeling such as heaviness on my skin. If there is heaviness, it is only little and probably caused by the amount of product applied.

Packaging
Dropper is useless when the product is about to run out* - This has always been my issue with products which have dropper. When it only has 1&#47;6 remaining, I have no choice but to pour it on my palms.

*My review is the same on their Phytoniacin Essence since they have identical packaging.

Ingredients
Contains a lot of citric ingredient - Citrus oils are usually irritating. This product had various citric ingredients.

Contains a lot of essential oils - Same reason with citrus oils, pronlonged use of some essential oils can cause irritation.

Did not have much notable ingredients aside from aloe vera

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Cost
Comparable to cheaper serums despite average price - It did not have anything suprising with its effects. Maybe you can find better serums with vitamin c around the same price.

Actual Testing
Irritated my skin - After prolonged use of this product, I had redness on some of parts of my skin probably due to the amount of vitamin C derivatives present in the product. Also, for the first time with trying new products on my face, this caused me breakouts. Actually, I gave this product a second chance. After stopping it for around 3 weeks, I used it again but same results appeared.

Uncomfortable feeling on skin when excessive - The product has two layer formulation - aloe vera and citrus oil. The oil layer of the product is what can be felt most and little to none on the aloe vera even if shaked well. With that said, it is hard to find the perfect amount of product that my face needs. Excessive amount of product applied causes the skin to feel sticky and heavy.

Disappointing claims - They marketed the product, along with Phytoniacin Essence, as a duo to help repair and brighten skin. However, it did nothing aside from making my face feel heavy.

Smells like some sort of pounded leaves - The friction during application plus the smell of the product make the smell of a pounded leaves. Like, the initial smell of a leaf when it has pasty parts.

Overall, I did not like the product. It was not worth the hype of trying the product. Actually, I felt regretful spending considering the minimal effects. Still, I had fun trying new products. Do I recommend it? No. But, it is more recommendable for trials. I do feel that this works well with dry and damaged  skin.

Just to inform, I have used this product last year and was unable to use all of it due to its effect on my skin. I used it for 4 weeks or more to review the product accurately. I use it every night.

Packaging
Simple packaging* - It did not contain too much details that can compromise the product&#39;s ingredients and information. Also, it is in a transparent plastic container (with dropper) which helps one to know the remaining amount of product. It is not too fragile and not prone to leaking. The color of the package was similar to the color of the product.

*My review is the same on their Phytoniacin Essence since they have identical packaging.

Ingredients
None
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Cost
Average pricing - Not too expensive and not too cheap considering the ingredients it has. I got it around 500 php to 700 php on sale.

Actual Testing
Gives skin a poreless and glowing look after application - If there is one thing I love about this product, it is the effects after application. It indeed makes my makes my skin look poreless and glowing. But, it is only a post-application effect and not the actual long-term effect of the product.

The enjoyment of shaking - It is satisfying seeing the product on a two-part state get mixed.

I only experienced one bad thing about the product. After few minutes of application, my face somewhat felt sticky. This always happens, but stickiness occurs more frequent if I apply more than two drops of the product.

It is my first time using an ampoule which has centella asiatica as main ingredient. After using it for 10 days, I can say that its effects are satisfactory.
Within such short span of time, I see slight differences after using the product. One of my skin concerns is the redness around my nose. Applying the ampoule helped lessen the red appearance of my skin. Also, it made my skin look fresh and healthy every morning. So far, I have not
experienced any acne breakout or irritation.
I use this every night after cleansing. Two or one and a half drops is actually enough for my face and neck. Considering how little the amount needed to suffice my skin, a 55mL variant can last approximately for more than three months. This is an advantage for me and to anyone who wants to spend less frequently on skincare products.
In terms of consistency, the product is almost a watery type of toner. It is not as thick as any others ampoules or serums I have tried. It feels light and comfortable on the skin after application. 
Another notable feature of the product is its packaging. The product is in a clear glass dropper bottle and the dropper has enough firmness which is not too soft. Its box has enough thickness to keep the product safe. More than its packaging, I also appreciate how they utilized mountains for their designs. Its overall packaging and design made the product look expensive. 
Lastly, the best feature of the ampoule is that it has no fragrance..

- lightweight
- packaging dispenses enough amount of product
- no scent
- live up to its claims
- great skin prep before makeup
- hydrating

- quite heavy on skin 
- not for heavily oily skin


- odorless
- hygienic packaging
- great for dry skin
- impressive ingredients 
- live up to its claims
- great skin prep before makeup in controlled amounts