Hello and welcome to my blog. I'm gonna review a product from SCINIC, it's called Honey All In One Ampoule, a South Korea skincare product. I've finished the whole thing and decided to give everyone a fair review. This product retails around $17-22, pretty affordable and can be purchased from eBay or Amazon. Let's get on with the review now shall we?
This is the actual package of the product. It's a light, sturdy plastic bottle.
Taken from the package itself.
Product description:
SCINIC Honey All In One Ampoule makes your skin moist and soft with honey extract.
SCINIC Honey All In One Ampoule makes your skin moist and soft with honey extract.
Ingredients as stated in the package:
Honey Extract (90%), Glycerin, Water, Niacinamide, Royal Jelly Extract, Propolis Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Silk, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Carbomer, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Triethanolamine, Caramel, Adenosine, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Illicium Verum (Anise) Fruit Extract, Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol
Package description breakdown:
The bottle contains 250ml of ampoule! For an ampoule/serum, that's super inexpensive. Usually ampoule/serum comes with 30ml, and 250ml is the best deal! The description claims to have 90% of concentrated honey and will deliver moisture and softness to the skin. So the rest of 10% contains either preservations and additional ingredients for different purposes like humectants and emulsify agents. I see a lot of natural extractions as well, and also no alcohol! Yay!
Additional breakdown:
From what I gathered, SCINIC Honey All In One Ampoule can be used as a 3-in-1 step, basically it's a toner, an essence, and a serum, all combined in one product. This is very handy, especially to those of us who are just too lazy to go through lots of step, this product is a quick fix. Of course you can still use it as an ampoule/serum by itself. I'm just glad this ampoule can be versatile, so I won't feel guilty whenever I skip my toner or essence.
Detail breakdown:
The bottle is made of plastic with a screw cap. When I first got the product, it looked very unsecured, there wasn't a seal tape initially to cover the mouth of the bottle at all, just a screw cap. Imagine if the screw cap got loose, the whole thing would be spilt. And trust me the screw goes off pretty easy, just a few twists and it's off. But gladly it didn't happen. The product also comes with a small spatula to scoop out the ampoule, and I'm very thankful for the spatula. Dipping my finger in every use, that's very unhygienic.
Additional breakdown:
From what I gathered, SCINIC Honey All In One Ampoule can be used as a 3-in-1 step, basically it's a toner, an essence, and a serum, all combined in one product. This is very handy, especially to those of us who are just too lazy to go through lots of step, this product is a quick fix. Of course you can still use it as an ampoule/serum by itself. I'm just glad this ampoule can be versatile, so I won't feel guilty whenever I skip my toner or essence.
Detail breakdown:
The bottle is made of plastic with a screw cap. When I first got the product, it looked very unsecured, there wasn't a seal tape initially to cover the mouth of the bottle at all, just a screw cap. Imagine if the screw cap got loose, the whole thing would be spilt. And trust me the screw goes off pretty easy, just a few twists and it's off. But gladly it didn't happen. The product also comes with a small spatula to scoop out the ampoule, and I'm very thankful for the spatula. Dipping my finger in every use, that's very unhygienic.
The ampoule has this yellow tint to it, and very thick in consistency. Once spread out, it gives off a super wet, glossy finish. The ampoule takes quite long to be absorbed, I'd say around 15-20 minutes. The 3rd screenshot is when the ampoule has been absorbed, it still gives off the dewy look, but not as wet as initial application. The ampoule also gives off a very mild sweet honey scent, it's not too bothersome if you don't like fragrance.
Ways to use it:
1. As a 3-in-1 quick step: For those of us who couldn't get anymore lazier, just apply this on and follow by a favorite cream, *chop chop* done! No toner, not essence, just one quick step.
2. As a serum itself: As simple as it can get. Remember, a little goes a long way. It's 250ml. Most ampoules/serums come with 30ml, but this one can last for a while.
3. As a wash off mask: Use this ampoule as a base and mix your own favorite ingredients that suit your skin the best, OR you can just apply a super thick layer on and wait around 20-30 minutes and wash it off.
4. As a moisturizer under makeup: If you're as dry as a desert, this would be best under BB cream/foundation. Since it's quite thick, apply super thin layer, on the areas that get dry very easily and wait until it's absorbed. You don't wanna apply a thick layer and have your BB cream/foundation clump together, that won't be a pleasant look. Also, it takes 15-20 minutes to be absorbed, most of us just want our makeup to be done fast so we can go about our days, apply it thin so it can absorb faster would be a wise idea.
The result and my opinion:
I really enjoyed this product! I've finished the whole bottle and only had one scoop left for this review. I think it's quite innovative to have 3 steps in 1. I did notice a change in my skin softness and moisture balance. The texture and the surface of my skin is pretty smooth right now, all thanks to this product! Honey overall is a great ingredient wise, because it has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and nourishment.
Who should use this?:
Normal/dry/extreme dry/acne-prone/rough texture/large pores. Those that are cursed with dry skin, and pimples, this would be a best deal!.
Who should avoid this?:
If you have oily skin or allergic to honey, this product might not be suited for you. However, don't let that deter you. As we tend to say, just because one has oily skin, that doesn't mean one shouldn't hydrate and moisturize well. As for the allergic part, you should avoid this product altogether.
The rating:
I'd give it 4.5/5.
I wish the package is more secure on the first delivery as thing could go bad and also, absorb a little bit faster would be nice. Will I repurchase? Yes, if I find something better, I probably won't repurchase.
Pros:
1. Plenty of product and can last a while
3. Affordable
4. Versatile
5. Provide a spatula for sanitary purpose
6. Long term benefit if use everyday
Cons:
1. Unsecured package, can be spilt if not carefully deliver
2. Takes a while to be absorbed
3. Not travel friendly
4. Not available for purchase in person in the US, online only
