Name: Soonjung cica calming ampoule essence
Brand: ETUDE
Rating: 4.49 (133 reviews)

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Soonjung cica calming ampoule essence

Too Watery

Not Effective for Inner Dryness

Causes Allergic Reactions

Doesn't Last Long

Not Irritating

Lightweight

Easily Absorbed

Not Sticky

Soothing

Doesn't Cause Breakouts

Refreshing

The dropper doesn't seem to work as well as others... That's about the only issue I can think of.

It's a great product for everyday use. No irritation and no fragrance! It's exactly what you'd expect from a pure, gentle line. I love how it absorbs into the skin, leaving a nice, firm finish.

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- Semi-transparent packaging makes it difficult to check remaining product before discarding the outer box
- Glass bottle is a bit heavy for carrying around
- May feel drying for those with dry skin in fall and winter, though fine for summer use

- Clean and elegant design
- True to its name 'Pure', the ingredients are gentle (I'm pregnant and using this)
- Hygienic dropper format (the long dropper allows for generous dispensing)
- Water-like texture absorbs well into the skin
- Pleasantly fragrance-free

The only downside is the small size. I wish it came in a larger volume.

I love how gentle it is, without any irritation. It absorbs quickly without feeling sticky, making it perfect for hot summer use.

There's nothing to dislike, but it's a bit on the pricey side
No downsides to mention
Nothing disappointing about it

It deeply hydrates your skin, locking in moisture
It helps soothe and care for irritated skin

So far, this product doesn't seem to have any drawbacks. It provides just the right amount of hydration for the ampoule step.

I've been using this for about a week, and my facial skin isn't flaking, so I'll likely continue using it. I've been consistently using the Soon Jung Cica Balm, so when I saw the same Cica line ampoule came out, I decided to try it - and it's absolutely fantastic. The best advantage is that there's no rich feeling at all. Since I'm the type whose skin actually deteriorates with excess oil, this suits me well. The amount that comes out with one dropper is just right. Unlike other Soon Jung products that were too rich and caused my pores to enlarge and skin irritation, the Cica line doesn't trigger excess oil production, which I love. There's also no tingling sensation whatsoever. I hope they don't discontinue this or change the formula! Personally, I'd love it if they could develop and release a hydrating cream that doesn't cause any oiliness at all.

After cleansing with toner, applying two layers of this essence worked wonderfully! Occasionally, I'd soak cotton pads with it and place them on areas with redness - it calmed my skin instantly, which was fantastic!

I expected the ampoule essence to have a thick, concentrated texture like typical ampoules, not a watery consistency. So it was a bit disappointing for addressing deep dryness! It seems better suited for lightweight application!

The texture is a water-like serum that absorbs quickly when patted in, leaving the skin feeling hydrated! It's perfect for combination to oily skin types! I applied it every morning after toner, and despite its lightweight appearance, it provided excellent hydration for combination dehydrated skin! Highly recommended for combination/oily and combination dehydrated skin types! It's also gentle enough for sensitive skin! While the regular price is $29 for 50ml, you can snag it for around $10 during sales, which is great!

Quite pricey compared to other ampoules, and it runs out quickly.

Gentle and mild - 100 points! A reliable and fuss-free product during use.

Perhaps because it's so gentle, it doesn't seem to have any dramatic effects.

I bought this again because I tried it before and liked it. It absorbs quickly, and it doesn't cause any new blemishes on my face. It's truly gentle on the skin, as the name suggests.

Personally, I didn't see significant results in terms of blemish soothing. That said, it didn't cause any additional blemishes either. It maintained my skin quite well when I didn't have any active breakouts. This suggests the product is likely gentle and not entirely ineffective. However, for existing blemishes... it didn't provide any dramatic improvements.

The non-sticky formula made it pleasant to use. Its water-like texture was refreshingly nice even in summer. The hydration level seemed decent enough. However, I feel it might not be sufficient on its own for skin that needs to address dryness! Personally, I don't expect essences to provide intense hydration, so I usually add a moisturizer in winter and found this worked well for me.

Even oily skin can get a bit dry during seasonal changes, but this worked amazingly well in summer.

It's not greasy even when used by oily skin types in summer. It feels like the lightest serum I've ever tried.

The Soon Jung line - toner, foam cleanser, and now even the ampoule. They're all duds for me. Whenever I use the Soon Jung line on my skin, I get folliculitis without fail. It's absolutely awful. I'm never buying these again. How am I supposed to calm down this skin flare-up? My head is already pounding just thinking about it. Ugh... really, what am I supposed to do with this cursed skin I was born with? It's so frustrating and disheartening. Yet another failed attempt in my recent string of cosmetic trials.

The ingredients seemed promising and I thought it might help with deep dryness, but why just me...

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Due to frequent laser treatments, my skin is extremely sensitive and delicate. Perhaps because of this, I felt an immediate heat sensation on my face after use, so I stopped. I tried again a few days later, but blemishes appeared near my nose, forcing me to discontinue use. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to agree with my super sensitive skin.

The texture is slightly more viscous than water, making it easy to apply and quick to absorb. It's likely suitable even for those with oily skin.

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