This is an all-in-one bi-phase mist/serum/setting spray with various benefits for anti-aging. It improves moisture levels, providing the skin of ultra hydration, ample nutrients & elasticity.

It has a light finish that absorbs fast which can be used daily; beneficial for both skincare or makeup routines giving a long lasting luminous glow. It's very refreshing & keeps my skin feeling hydrated throughout the day. It doesn't leave me feeling greasy or oily.

The packaging is gorgeous & has a fine mister. It smells lovely too ~ 

The price is a bit steep for a cream. For some it would be the strong fragrance.

Main Ingredients: White truffle, 53% lotus plant extract, sodium hyaluronate, shea butter, glycerin, macadamia seed oil, cacao seed butter, rosemary oil, palmitic acid, etc 

My experience: 
It has a dense texture, however it doesn't feel heavy nor uncomfortable. Despite being called "Ampoule Balm" it's not thick like you imagine; it's lightweight & velvety which glides smoothly upon application. It absorbs well, leaving my skin feeling silky smooth & not sticky. It's very moisturizing, nourishing, & rich which makes a nice occlusive for night. I personally didn't experience any irritation/reaction. This cream suits my dry skin, especially during the winter but maybe not for summer weather.

It does have a strong fragrance, which I don't mind. I would describe it as an earthy, woody, herb scent.

Main Ingredients:
White truffle, Centella asiatica, Tocopherol, Hyaluronic acid, Allantoin, Witch-hazel extract, Green tea water, Holy basil extract

My thoughts:
This spf initially dispenses as a cream; as you apply it, it melts into a watery-thin lotion-like texture, & blends in nicely over other products. I tested a cream underneath that usually smears white streaks when applying spf on top, but this did not happen/pill up at all! On busy mornings I can even use this on its own, & it still feels very moisturizing & comfy. It doesn't feel drying nor sensitizing on my eczema-prone skin.

There was no white cast, but leaves a nice and subtle glow with an elegant finish; my hair doesn't stick to my face! It feels very lightweight & doesn't give you that heavy, chalky feeling like you've applied spf, so you can easily add layers without feeling gross! My skin did not feel oily, shiny, or greasy throughout the day, & no stinging eyes.

It does have a light orange scent that quickly fades. Despite this being a mineral spf, the texture was surprising & surely has become a holy grail spf for my dry skin!

When I first started using this I wasn't sure if this was a toner, essence, or serum. 😅 I treated it as an essence, although the texture is viscous & thick like a lightweight serum.

The main ingredient is 🍁 maple tree sap. It has a nice slip & was very moisturizing. My skin felt plump & gave the hydration boost I needed. It absorbs really well & didn't leave my skin sticky. 

The packaging is an elegant thick glass bottle. It does have quite a strong floral fragrance, which I didn't mind. One day I'll repurchase this in the full size~ 

*I received these products for free from Picky and SKIN1004 in exchange for my honest review.

💦SKIN1004 - Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+PA++++ (50ml) :

Key Ingredients - Centella Asiatica, Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide

It's been quite the newly popular SPF in the community & I can see why. It's definitely suitable for all skin types, especially for my sensitive skin cause I didn't experience any eye stinging or irritations. It didn't leave a white cast nor pill upon other products or beneath layering makeup. It feels lightweight on skin & moisturizing enough for those dry skin days. It has a mild scent & a nice absorbing texture. It doesn't leave me greasy but gives me a nice glowing hydrated finish. This SPF easily became a favorite & has a great price point to repurchase.

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