Where lớn purchase: Available on Stylevana: LINK / Yesstyle: LINK / iHerb: LINK
Price: ~£18
Volume: 100ml
Made in: South Korea
What is it?: An Ampoule that contains 100% Centella Asiatica Extract (From Madagascar)
What does it do, According lớn the Brand: This ampoule helps to repair a damaged Skin barrier while providing both moisture + balance. Cica Extract strengthens the skin’s barrier to promote healthier looking & feeling skin.
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Supposedly Good for: All Skin Types
What I think: I would agree all skin types could use this (especially Sensitised Skins), however Oily-Combo Skins may prefer this over Dry Skins since it’s so lightweight + thin. Also, I think those in Hot and Humid Weather Would prefer this over Dry Weather.
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Vegan?: Yes
Cruelty Free?: Yes
Packaging: Glass Bottle with a dropper (This feels expensive). As you can see, this also has that small plastic cap inside at the tip which reduces product waste + spillage. Also, the Tip of the dropper is L-shaped which prevents spilling và enables an easier application.
You can see the L-Shaped curve of the dropper
Directions: After cleansing, apply 2-3 drops on the face và pat gently for better absorption.
How I use it: I use this specifically when the skin is sensitised (stings & everything irritates it) as this is one of the few products I have that doesn’t sting. I reach for this, the Inkey list Snow Mushroom Moisturiser and the SVR Sensifine Aqua Gel. I usually apply this after a toner & right before a Gel/Moisturiser. If the skin is feeling a little parched, I’ll địa chỉ cửa hàng 2 layers of this và also apply liberally on the neck. Also if the skin is particularly angry/irritated – I will use this as a Toner, Serum, Essence và Ampoule in 1 lớn minimise skincare steps in order to lớn avoid touching the skin + aggravating the skin further.
Key Ingredients: Centella Asiatica Extract – Both an Antioxidant, Soothing and a Moisturiser/Humectant (Draws Water in).
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What is Centella Asiatica + What does it do?
Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) has been used khổng lồ treat small wounds, skin burns and small scratches traditionally.
It is also meant khổng lồ be used for Eczema as it helps ease inflammation.
There are lots of actives in Centella Asiatica such as Asiatic acid, Madecassic acid, Madecassoside + Asiaticoside (These are labelled as Centellosides). Interestingly – the COSRX Cica Line Really Accentuates how their products contain all these aspects as a Cica-7 Complex (With a high % of Cica – but obviously this Ampoule here contains 100% Cica which is more than the Cosrx products (See my Youtube clip Below to know more!). But I would actually recommend sensitised skins use this ampoule over any of the Cosrx Cica Products as those contain Hyaluronic Acid or Niacinamide which can sting Irritated/Compromised Skin barrier Skins).
Centellosides help promote Glycosaminoglycans (The liquid between cells) which are Polysaccharides (sugars) – (Paper HERE). Which is why they help with wound healing + also can help draw in moisture.
Asiaticoside (which is also part of Cica) promotes skin antioxidation levels in animal skin (this was tested on Rats specifically, so not exactly human skin) even when applied at a low level (Paper here). Và the antioxidant ability of Centella Asiatica can help with Skin-ageing due khổng lồ protecting the skin from free-radical damage (Paper here).
Cica also helps promote Skin hydration by increasing Hyaluronic Acid production in the skin, hence why it’s also labelled as a Humectant or Moisturiser – the study to back this up is HERE (Ceramides were tested alongside Cica lớn compare).
A study also showed that Cica has anti-inflammatory benefits. Madecassoside (in Cica) helps promote wound healing (paper HERE) by promoting Collagen production in the Skin (however Tamanu Oil did better at Collagen Stimulation than Cica)
So basically, Centella Asiatics does help promote Wound Healing, Soothes the skin, Hydrates it (however I don’t find this Ampoule particularly Hydrating I must say!) và provides some Antioxidant benefits khổng lồ the skin. So it’s good to lớn have in a routine, and especially those with Irritated or irritation-prone skins.Consider Subscribing to the Channel!
Full Ingredients: Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Extract 100%
So as you can see, a very simple Ingredient list! This is why I recommend this to Sensitised/Irritated Skins as this 1 ingredient sản phẩm should have less chance at irritating the skin!Video Swatch of the Ampoule
Texture: This is a very lightweight, simple, non-sticky and non-tacky product that runs down the hand. It absorbs fast and doesn’t leave a greasy or an oily finish. It doesn’t feel particularly hydrating nor moisturising on the skin, but it definitely helps soothe the skin when irritated.
This spreads far & feels so light on the skin. It doesn’t mean that it feels like nothing but water and ends up making the skin feel dry-er after application, no – this definitely adds khổng lồ the skin & it has some weight to it without feeling heavy or suffocating. It is still a basic texture though, but it doesn’t make the skin feel tight or uncomfortable after applying.
