Product Name: By Wishtrend Polyphenols in Propolis 15% Ampoule

Price & Quantity: $32 for 30ml

Ingredients: Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Propolis Extract, Glycerin, Propanediol, Isopentyldiol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Panthenol, Perilla Frutescens Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Betaine, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Zinc PCA, Pantolactone

Claims: This ampoule contains Houttuynia Cordata Extract effective in soothing acne instead of water and 15% Propolis with powerful antioxidant effects. The product improves acne and sensitive skin through powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects and immune system enhancement.

Availability: It’s available on Wishtrend

Packaging: It comes in a glass dropper bottle. I like it a lot because it picks up a dropper full of product each time leaving no space unlike many other droppers that pick up air as well.

Smell: It has almost no fragrance but if you sniff carefully it has a slightly bitter sweet fragrance. You won’t be able to smell it unless you are specifically smelling it and even then the fragrance goes away after 5 seconds so it won’t be a bother at all.

My Experience: I have always stayed away from Propolis products, something about their fragrance and stickiness always bothered me hence I stayed away from it. However, I kept seeing it everywhere and people were all praises for it so I caved and thought I’ll give it a try as well. When Wishtrend offered me the opportunity to try their products I thought of picking up Polyphenols in Propolis 15% Ampule.

I started using this ampule as a part of my night routine, applying it after toner and before moisturizer. It’s a thick ampule which is very pale yellow in color. Though it’s said to have no fragrance I could smell a slightly bitter sweet scent from it although it’s very faint.  It’s a little sticky upon application but not very much so hence it’s tolerable. I’m really grateful it doesn’t smell like Propolis or I would not have been able to use it at all. It absorbs in the skin readily and will be perfect for those who want a dewy look. It remains sticky for a while but after applying moisturiser it doesn’t bother much.

Coming to it’s effects and benefits, the first thing I noticed was how moisturize my skin felt. It’s a great moisturizer and I think people with dry skin will especially love it’s moisturizing effects. After a few days I started using it as a moisturiser in my morning routine and it worked great. It’s definitely going to be an addition in my winter skincare routine. I can’t say it helped much with Acne as in it didn’t reduce them, however I did notice that my skin looked healthier while I was using this in my routine.  While it didn’t stop acne, which I think isn’t the purpose of this ampule anyway, it help my skin heal faster. My skin felt more plump and dewy when I used this in my routine.

Pros:

• It’s has amazing moisturizing properties and will be a great addition in winter routines
• It gives the skin a dewy look
• It strengthens the skin barrier
• It will suit all skin types

Cons:

• It’s a bit costly
• I’m not sure if wishtrend is still shipping to India so availability might become an issue

Will I Repurchase: Probably.

Do I Recommend: Yes, if you can get your hands on it, it’s worth a try.

Overall summary: By Wishtrend Polyphenols in Propolis 15%  Ampule is a great moisturising product and a perfect addition to any routine. It aids in the healing of skin and gives a dewy look.

 Read my review of I’m From Ginseng Mask here.

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Purito Centella Green Level Buffet Serum

Price & Quantity: $20 for 60ml

Ingredients: Centella Asiatica Extract, Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycereth-26, Carbomer, Arginine, Sclerotium Gum, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Sodium Hyaluronate, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-10, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Pancratium Maritimum Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Ceramide NP

Claims: Let your skin to ‘take’ in all the ingredients it needs at once, like a Buffet.

The serum containing 49% Centella extract that promotes collagen synthesis and activates cell tissues to calm trouble scars. EWG-certified Buffet Serum also contains niacinamide, which balances skin tone with whitening effects, and Panthenol and Adenosine to help improve wrinkles, helping to replenish the skin evenly.

• Instead of just using Centella Asiatica water, Centella Asiatica Leaf is boiled in water and a solvent is used to separate and extract only certain substances.
• A high-quality product is thereby created including a high 49% content of Centella quantitative extract, instead of a small amount.
• The essence has been certified by the Environment Working Group (EWG), a Nonprofit Environmental Organization, focused on safety in the cosmetics sector.

Availability: It’s available on their website Puritoen.com

Packaging: It comes in an emerald green pump bottle which is simple and elegant.

Smell: It smells a bit like green tea. It’s a very faint and pleasant fragrance that doesn’t last for long.

My Experience: I had heard such a lot about the Centella Serum by Purito that I had very high hopes for this one. The Serum is lightweight and non-sticky. It’s a slightly thick serum, what I mean is it’s not watery in consistency. It absorbs quite easy and doesn’t leave behind any stickiness or heaviness. I used it for a week in my right routine but saw no visible results. At that time I was having red bumps all over my cheeks that would not go away no matter what I did. They would settle for a day or two just to return back. My main hope with this serum was to get rid of them. But when I didn’t see any results for a week I was honestly disappointed, I thought it would work and I was about to give up on using it. But I thought to be patient with it since I remember reading that some products that a while before they show results.

Determined with this thought, I keep using this serum religiously in my night routine. By the end of the second week, the red bumps were reduced. I paid no attention to it since I thought they will reappear like always. By the end of the third week, my skin was returning to its original condition i.e. of no tiny red bumps. Finally, after the fourth week, the red bumps were all gone and my skin was back to normal albeit more clearer than it had been in months. I stopped using it in the middle of the fifth week just to see if the red bumps would return. Unfortunately, they did after a week, just the beginning of them, like I could see them covering my cheeks again. Scared I went back to using this serum and within two days they vanished again.

In conclusion, I would like to say that this serum works amazingly well but you have to be patient with it. It gave me clear skin and I will continue using it. Purito Centella serum is worth every penny.

Pros:

• Simple minimalistic packaging
• Clean ingredients
• Works well on calming skin
• Lightweight
• Nonsticky
• Nongreasy
• Absorbs easily within seconds
• Lives up to its claim

Cons:

• Nope, can’t think of any.

Will I Repurchase: As long as I keep having tiny red bumps on my face I will keep repurchasing it. Though I’m hoping when I finish this bottle, I will finish those bumps for good as well.

Do I Recommend: Yes absolutely.

Overall summary: Purito Centella Green Level Buffet Serum is amazing. It’s lightweight, nongreasy and nonsticky. It absorbs easily and calms skin. It gives an even skin tone and clear skin. This Green bottle of goodness is definitely worth a try. Don’t worry if you don’t see immediate results with it as good things take time.

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Rosehip & Argan Serum – Face Elixir

Price & Quantity: INR 1450 for 15ml

Ingredients: Rosehip Oil, Argan oil, Prickly pear seed oil, carrot seed oil, Geranium, Calendula, Lavender, Myrhh, juniper berry, Vitamin E (All USDA Certified organic ingredients)

Claims:

• Rosehip Oil reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and softens skin leaving your skin looking plumper, firmer and more youthful.
• Argan Oil packed with omega fatty acids, vitamin E, and linoleic acids, all of which work to lightly moisturize your skin, soften dry patches, and even reduce acne
• Prickly Pear seed oil is extremely rich in Vitamins E and K, essential fatty acids and antioxidants, Balance oily and combination skin, Restore elasticity, Neutralize free radicals that cause signs of ageing.
• Carrot seed oil is rich in antioxidants and nutrients like beta-carotene, so it protects your skin from environmental damage, ageing and free radicals. It’s a natural antiseptic and a softening skin moisturizer. It can even protect your skin from sun damage because it has a natural SPF.

Blend of Geranium, Calendula, Lavender, Myrhh and juniper berry essential oil gives an instant boost to skin cells

Availability: It’s available on their website Imianahouse.com

Packaging: It comes in an eco-friendly apothecary glass bottle with a dropper cap which makes using a few drops easier.

Smell: It has a very pleasant and light fragrance which is slightly floral.

My Experience: I have been using this serum daily for the past two weeks. I used it on my face for pigmentation and shoulders for acne scars. This serum didn’t break me out or made my skin oily. It absorbed within seconds and didn’t leave any greasiness or heaviness behind. It helped with evening out my skin. The slight pigmentation I had on my face is almost gone it’s hardly even noticeable anymore.

Though I love it more because of what it did for the acne scars on my shoulders. They were recent scars and were almost black in nature, very prominent as well. I used this serum religiously and I could see them lightening. At first, I thought it was wishful thinking but I soon realized my eyes weren’t playing a trick on me. The scars are almost light brown now. They aren’t completely gone but have lightened up a lot thanks to this serum. I’m going to keep using it until they are completely gone.

Pros:

• Comes in an Apothecary bottle
• Two drops are enough to cover the whole face so definitely value for money
• Even though it’s an oil-based serum it’s surprisingly non-greasy
• It didn’t break me out
• It works great on lightening scars

Cons:

• It is a little pricey but definitely worth it.

Will I Repurchase: Probably. I’d love to buy it again but something tells me I might not need to.

Do I Recommend: Yes, if you are looking for something to help with acne scars do give this a try

Overall summary: 5/5 It’s a good serum to help with acne scars and pigmentation. The Ingredients present in it makes it really effective.

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• It’s easy to incorporate into the routine
• It’s lightweight vitamin c essence perfect for beginners
• It’s a mild essence and can be used in the morning routine as well (don’t forget to use a good sunscreen with it)
• It absorbs easily
• It didn’t break me out
• It makes the skin appear Brighter
• It helps in lightening Dark spots with regular use
• It makes the skin more radiant
• It strengthens the skin barrier
• It keeps the skin moisturized

Cons:

• It’s costly
• Might not work on deep scars

Overall: 4/5 . It’s a great essence to use if you are just using vitamin c for the first time. It’s light weight and non-greasy.
Will I repurchase: As good as this essence is it’s too costly in my opinion to repurchase.
Do I recommend: Yes, if you can splurge and are looking to start using vitamin c go for it. Whenever you are using any vitamin c products don’t forget to use a good spf sunscreen after it.

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