I can't believe how difficult it is to find ingredients for the products. Well, most are expired and reformulated, but still. You would think there is some trace of them online and companies would list them openly on their websites.
My earlier sample reviews:
True Island Honey Bee Venom Multi Solution Cream
Ingredients:
WATER, DIMETHICONE, GLYCERIN, BEE VENOM, ALCOHOL DENAT. BIS-PEG-18 METHYL ETHER, DIMETHYL SILANE, PEG-11 METHYL ETHER DIMETHICONE, ETHYLHEXYL, ISONONANOATE, HONEY EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN, SODIUM HYALURONATE, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL, TAURATE COPOLYMER, PROPOLIS EXTRACT, ETHYL HEXANEDIOL, CARBOMER, TRIETHANOLAMINE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PPG-26-BUTETH-26, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SEA WATER, FRAGRANCE, DISODIUM EDTA, NIACINAMIDE, AMYLODEXTRIN, CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, MALTODEXTRIN, PHENOXYETHANOL, ROYAL JELLY EXTRACT, SALICYLIC ACID, SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, YELLOW 6 (CI 15985), PYRIDOXINE HCl, YELLOW 5 (CI 19140), SILICA
Real ingredients:
WATER, DIMETHICONE, GLYCERIN, ALCOHOL DENAT. BIS-PEG-18 METHYL ETHER, DIMETHYL SILANE, PEG-11 METHYL ETHER DIMETHICONE, ETHYLHEXYL ISONONANOATE, HONEY EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL, TAURATE COPOLYMER, PROPOLIS EXTRACT, ETHYL HEXANEDIOL, CARBOMER, TRIETHANOLAMINE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PPG-26-BUTETH-26, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SEA WATER, FRAGRANCE, DISODIUM EDTA, NIACINAMIDE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, AMYLODEXTRIN, CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, MALTODEXTRIN, PHENOXYETHANOL, ROYAL JELLY EXTRACT, SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, BEE VENOM, YELLOW 6 (CI 15985), PYRIDOXINE HCl, YELLOW 5 (CI 19140), SILICA
* Tried 2 samples
* Yellowish cream
* Almost no scent, maybe a slight sweet mead
* Absorbed well, left a smooth feeling on skin
* Mayyybe felt like could have started pilling a bit?
* Felt moisturizing but not heavy
* Lots of siliconey ingredients that make the smooth feeling on skin
* Actually bee venom is not the fourth ingredient, a bit misleading marketing, I saw someone uploaded a photo of the real ingredients on the tub
* Still, I wouldn't mind using more
Nature Republic Ginseng Royal Silk Watery Cream
Ingredients:
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Trehalose, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance(Parfum), Disodium EDTA, PEG-7 Dimethicone, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Adenosine, Butylene Glycol, Gold (CI 77480), Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Arginine, Sodium Citrate, Zizyphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethyl Hexanediol, Atractyloides Chinensis Rhizome Extract, Acorus Calamus Root Extract, Silk Amino Acids, Yellow 5 (CI 19140), Ethylhexylglycerin
* Tried 1 sample
* Lotion consistency, felt almost oily and silky when applied, wouldn't call it "watery"
* Left skin a bit tacky
* Small golden bits in white lotion
* Soapy, lightly sweet scent, doesn't linger
* Felt very moisturizing
Benton Snail Bee High Content Essence
Ingredients:
Aqua(Water), Snail Secretion Filtrate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, sh-Oligopeptide-1, Bee Venom, Plantago Asiatica Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Ulmus Campestris (Elm) Bark Extract, Althaea Rosea Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Beta-Glucan, Betaine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Adenosine, Panthenol, Allantoin, Pentylene Glycol, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Usnea Barbata (Lichen) Extract, Polysorbate 20, Lecithin, Arginine.
* Tried 1 sample
* Clear, almost gel like light essence
* Absorbed well into nothingness almost, felt very easy to layer
* No scent
* Felt somewhat hydrating
Holika Holika Smooth Egg Skin Peeling Gel
Ingredients:
Water, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Quaternium-60, Carbomer, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Portuaca Oleracea Extract, Egg Yolk Extract, Hydrolyzed Eggshell Membrane, Cellulose, 1,2-Hexanediol, Eggshell Powder, Vinegar, Disodium Edta, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance.
* Tried 1 sample
* Clear gel, no scrub particles, not thick but not watery either
* Quite neutral light scent
* Not a super peeling effect, gentle in my opinion
* Doesn't foam or pill much when used
* Not a super smooth skin afterwards but I did notice my skin did feel a bit smoother and cleaner, good everyday light peel maybe?
BLITHE Vital Treatment 8 Nourishing Beans Essence
Ingredients:
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract(22.844%), Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob) Fruit Extract(9.665%), Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract(9.665%), Arachis Hypogaea (Peanut) Fruit Extract(9.665%), Lens Esculenta (Lentil) Fruit Extract(9.665%), Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract(9.665%), Phaseolus Vulgaris (Kidney Bean) Seed Extract(9.665%), Butylene Glycol, PEG-32, Glycerin, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Polyglutamic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hydroxide, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Citrus Limon（Lemon）Peel Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Caramel, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Mannitol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7. Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil.
* Tried 2 sample
* Yellow, almost orange essence, thin but not quite just like water
* Absorbs well, maybe even better than Blithe Energy Roots Essence...? But sticky if layered
* Fresh light scent
* Feels somewhat hydrating but nothing out of ordinary
* I did get one irritated spot under my eye but can't say if related to this essence as I do tend to get them from time to time (from sunscreens or exfoliants or anything ...)
BLITHE Vital Treatment 5 Energy Roots Essence
Ingredients:
Water, Panax Ginseng Root Extract(11%), Platycodon Grandiflorum Root Extract(8.75%), Codonopsis Lanceolata Root Extract(8.75%), Nelumbo Nucifera (Indian Lotus) Root Extract(8.75%), Arctium Lappa (Burdock) Root Extract (8.75%), Butylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Viscum Album (Mistletoe) Leaf Extract, Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, Poria Cocos Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract, Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract, Candida Bombicola/ Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Dimethicone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Isopropyl Myristate, Potassium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Caramel.
* Tried 2 samples
* Clear watery essence
* Fresh light scent
* Felt very hydrating to me, more than essences usually, more hydrating than Blithe Nourishing Beans Essence?
* Absorbed well
* Little seemed to go a long way, the sample had 2 ml and I got 5 uses out of it
* I think I may prefer this Energy Roots Essence over Nourishing Beans Essence but it is very difficult to compare over a few samples! They both are fine essences however!
The Saem See&Saw AC Control Cream REFORMULATED
Ingredients:
??? Salicylic acid, Hyaluronic acid, Echinacea, Chamomile, Aloe, Bamboo, Centella asiatica
* Tried 1 sample
* Consistency is gel cream
* Absorbed well into no product feel on skin
* Very light, but moisturizing at the same time
* Light scent, can't remember properly - maybe soapy?
* I believe this cream still exists with the same name but it's been reformulated
* I liked this (gel) cream a lot and probably could have purchased if the formula was still the same.
It's Skin, Power 10 Formula, WH Effector with Arbutin
Ingredients:
Water, butylene glycol, glycerin, arbutin, chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract, dipropylene glycol, ethyl hexanediol, carbomer, ethylhexylglycerin, polyglutamic acid, triethanolamine, disodium edta, fragrance, glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract.
* Tried 2 samples
* Very hydrating
* Light fresh scent, neutral
* Clear watery essence
* Absorbed well, left skin hydrated but almost like no product feel
* I really liked this essence overall and went to search for it, but it seems to be out of stock or not available in most places - I wonder if it's discontinued or just some stocking issues?
* My favorite out of these three Its Skin Power Formula samples I tried
It’s Skin Power 10 Formula Syn-ake
Ingredients:
Water, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Peg-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Opuntia Tuna Fruit Extract, Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Malt Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ppg-26-Buteth-26, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fragrance, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Porphyra Yezoensis Extract, Trehalose, Adenosine, Caramel, Disodium Edta, Panthenol
* Tried 2 samples
* Watery gel essence, a lot thicker than water like WH Effector
* Leaves skin slightly tacky but didn't pill or anything
* Perfume scent that doesn't linger
* Skin was a bit itchy for a while
* Includes ferments, esp. saccharomyces that I do try to avoid but thought how bad can a few samples make my skin, let's try!
It’s Skin Power 10 Formula YE Effector With Yeast Polypeptides
Ingredients:
Water, butylene glycol, glycerin, polyglutamic acid, pseudoalteromonas ferment extract, saccharomyces polypeptides, triethanolamine, carbomer, methylparaben, chlorphenesin, fragrance, disodium EDTA.
* Tried 1 sample
* Almost didn't try this at all because ferments and saccharomyces
Ohui The First Ampoule Advanced
Ingredients:
???
* Tried 2 samples
* Clear watery gel essence consistency, contains tiny golden bits
* Light scent, almost non existent, a bit soapy
* Absorbed well
* Very moisturizing
* I believe this product has been already reformulated and the name name is The First Ampoule Advanced Geniture? Seems to be expensive product and brand! Very pretty bottles though. Wouldn't mind trying more from them.
Skinfood Tomato Whitening Cream
Ingredients:
??? Arbutin
* Tried 1 sample
* Light sweet pleasant scent
* Absorbed very well into skin
* Nice light cream emulsion consistency
* Discontinued, I think this formula had arbutin and Skinfood's new Tomato Brightening Cream has niacinamide
* Could have considered purchasing if still available!
NAKEUP FACE 5% Glycolid Acid AHA Scaling CreamIngredients:WaterGlycolic AcidGlycerinButylene GlycolHyaluronic AcidNiacinamideCetyl AlcoholHamamelisVirginiana WaterLippia Citriodora Leaf Extract
1,2-HexanediolGlyceryl StearatePEG-100 StearateCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideFragrancePotassium HydroxideTriethanolamineCentella Asiatica ExtractStearic AcidGlyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerPropylene GlycolPolysorbate 60Neopentyl glycol diheptanoateBeeswaxTocopheryl AcetateSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl TaurateCopolymerIsohexadecanePolyacrylate-13PolyisobutenePolysorbate 20AllantoinCarthamus Tinctorius Seed OilCaulerpa Lentillifera ExtractCodium Fragile ExtractMacadamiaIntegrifolia Seed OilArgania spinosa Kernel OilSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
* Tried 1 sample
* It's been a while, but I do think the cream was pleasant to apply with no memorable scent
* I also remember that it was surprisingly strong! I thought that if this is only 5% glycolic acid, I have no business messing around with glycolics anymore - of course all the glycolic acid formulas are different
