What's up grils! I wanted to share a roundup of all the skincare I’ve been using the past couple of months. I picked these up at the end of March so it’s been just over two months of consistent testing. Since I love writing quick reviews, I'm gonna show one item every day.

About Me

Skin type : Combo leaning dry

Skin concerns : Sensitivity, acne-prone, fine lines, hyperpigmentation, and large pores

Climate : Mildly humid spring weather, nothing too extreme

Quick note : All of these products are fragrance and essential oil free. If I mention a scent, I’m referring to the natural scent that sometimes comes with unscented formulas.

So, Today I'm gonna talk about Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Aqua Gel Cream.

Rating : 1/5 Would Not Repurchase

I’m pretty sure the formula changed when they updated the packaging, at least based on what I could compare from a few different sources though I could be wrong. I originally bought this as my very first face cream about four years ago when I was just starting out with Asian skincare, and I remember it being a super hydrating, clear gel that left my skin plump and glowy.

The newer version, though, just doesn’t hit the same. It’s more of a white gel-cream texture, similar to something like the Rovectin Clean Lotus Water Cream, but it doesn’t feel particularly moisturizing. It’s very light and thin, and unfortunately, not in a good way for me. I ended up using it as a hand cream just to use it up, but even then, I found it underwhelming. My hands felt greasy at first, but somehow also dry again within ten minutes like I hadn’t applied anything at all.

Texture-wise, it has a slippery, almost silicone-like feel that just isn’t very pleasant. While I’m sure this might work well for someone with very oily skin or who lives in a humid climate, it’s definitely not for me. I’ll be passing this one on to someone else..

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