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- 낭만도자기Aug 7, 2020 (UTC)Dry SkinSensitive SkinAcne Skin
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ConsThe price is the only downside. If it weren't for the cost, I'd use this forever because my blemishes only clear up when I'm using this product.
- 쇼미넴Feb 1, 2016 (UTC)Normal Skin
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The content is currently being reviewed by the Hwahae operations team, and the verification will be completed by the next business day (excluding weekends and holidays) from the date the review was written.Reviewed by The Hwahae Testers
This review was written by The Hwahae Testers who received the product for free and evaluated it with a sense of representing Hwahae. The review is completely unbiased and honest, with no guidelines or restrictions. Reviews by The Hwahae Testers undergo the same strict verification process as regular reviews, and if they don't meet our standards, revisions will be requested.ProsFebruary 1, 2016 After trying samples, I've been using this product for about a month now. I love how it's not sticky, feels fresh, and seems to provide long-lasting hydration! ——————————————————— April 8, 2019 I'm adding to my review after 3 years and 2 months. During this time, this product, Hydra 5B Complex, along with the High Potency Serum from the same brand, has become my favorite ampoule, never leaving my skincare fridge or vanity. I've lost count of how many 30ml and 15ml bottles I've alternated through. I've also recommended it to so many people around me, and many of my acquaintances are now using it too. This is a real review from a CellexC enthusiast! Pro 1: Elastic texture The application feel is quite different from typical hyaluronic acid ampoules. It's neither runny nor watery as you might expect. If I had to compare it to something... maybe it's like a water-based glue? While I often feel immediate dryness after using the High Potency Serum, applying this product not only quenches skin thirst quickly but also makes my skin feel instantly elastic. It feels like it creates a thin moisturizing barrier on the skin surface! You can feel the elastic application, but it's not heavy, so when you layer a cream on top, you can maintain that moisturized feeling for a long time. Pro 2: Honest ingredients By not adding unnecessary diverse ingredients, they've minimized potential skin reactions. It contains sodium hyaluronate for hydrating dry skin, purified water, and only two other ingredients, making it truly a functional hyaluronic acid ampoule as the name suggests. This is a flagship item that shows why CellexC is renowned as a functional brand. Thanks to this, even when I briefly stray to other brands, I always come back to CellexC at the first sign of blemishes.
ConsCon 1: Limited availability In the past, it was widely available in department stores, duty-free shops, and online, and was often featured on home shopping channels. Recently, that doesn't seem to be the case. It's disappointing that there are now many constraints on where we can purchase it with better deals and prices. Con 2: Small size (February 1, 2016) The volume is small. Of course, it's a product concentrated with high-functional hyaluronic acid, so it's different from general cosmetic brands, but someone used to typical skincare might find it very small at first! -> This is a point I made in the past. As of 2019, many functional ampoules/essences have come out in the market, and small-sized products have become more common. So this product doesn't feel particularly small anymore. Rather, even with the same small volume, CellexC products feel much more worthwhile compared to other brands because of their definite effects.
TipPro tip: Apply with High Potency Serum Usually, vitamin serums or ampoules from other brands work well when mixed with essences from different brands, but for CellexC, I highly recommend applying it with the High Potency Serum. Perhaps it's obvious, but compared to other brands' set compositions, these two work so well together they might as well be considered one product. The High Potency Serum absorbs into the skin instantly, and you need to create a moisture barrier with Hydra 5B right away. Then, follow up with C-Silk Cream or Cellin E Cream and you're set! (As for the creams, I like both, but I find C-Silk works a bit better for me.)