Okay, I used this every single morning for 30 days. The de-puffing claim? Completely overhyped. But the glow it left behind? That’s the real story.
I wasn’t expecting to be taking progress pics by week two, but here we are. My skin looked like I’d had eight hours of sleep when I’d barely scraped five.
It’s a watery essence — $45 for 5.07 oz. The brand swears by fermented ingredients for that “glass skin” bounce. I rolled my eyes, then added to cart anyway.
Fermented Tea Leaf
Smells like a fancy spa, not a salad. Absorbs in about 10 seconds flat.
Niacinamide 2%
The brightness was real, but don’t expect it to shrink pores. It didn’t touch mine.
Hyaluronic Acid
Layers beautifully under moisturizer. No pilling, even with SPF on top.
Photo: Alexandra Tran / Unsplash
It’s all about the fermentation. Think kombucha for your face, but way less trendy and more effective than that sounds.
- Saccharomyces Ferment: Rebuilds the barrier so skin stops flaking
- Niacinamide: Fades the dark spots you didn’t know you had
- Betaine: Keeps moisture locked in without feeling sticky
- Panthenol: Calms the redness from that new retinol you’re using
Photo: Poko Skincare / Unsplash
It’s like water — but thicker. A tiny bit slippery, then gone. No film. No residue. Just… absorbed.
Week two, I noticed something odd. My makeup sat different. Smoother. Like my foundation stopped clinging to dry patches that I didn’t even realize I had. That was the surprise — not the glow, but the texture change underneath.
Photo: Lesly Juarez / Unsplash
My skin is visibly brighter. The redness around my nose? Gone. The fine lines under my eyes? Still there, but less angry. The puffiness? Barely moved — don’t believe the hype.
Photo: Laura Chouette / Unsplash
I’d repurchase it — but only for the glow, not the de-puffing. It’s a hydration hero that delivers on brightness, and that’s enough.