Ultra Light Serum Tester Review: Texture and Absorption

Asked by: babyfaceskin On: July 07, 2013 Product Type: Cosmetics

Question

I am reviewing the Ultra Light Serum tester. I found the texture to be very sticky and it felt like wax (เหมือนแว๊กเลย เหนียวมาก). It also left a residue or film on the skin (เป็นคราบ). I am concerned that due to this texture, the serum may not be absorbing into the skin, and therefore I might not be getting the benefits from the active ingredients like:

  • Glucosamine (N-acetyl-D) 4% (Whitening)
  • Arbutin (Alpha-Arbutin) 2% (Whitening)
  • Vitamin B5 (Panthenol) 5% (Moisturizing)
  • Bisabolol 0.5% (Anti-Irritant)
  • Licorice Root Extract (Licochalcone A) 1.0% (Anti-Acne)
  • Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide) 3% (Anti-Aging/Anti-Acne)

Could you please clarify if the serum is absorbing despite the sticky texture and residue?

Answer

Subject: Review of Ultra Light Serum

Based on the provided conversation about the Ultra Light Serum tester review:

Key ingredients mentioned in this review include:

  • Glucosamine (N-acetyl-D) 4% (Whitening)
  • Arbutin (Alpha-Arbutin) 2% (Whitening)
  • Vitamin B5 (Panthenol) 5% (Moisturizing)
  • Bisabolol 0.5% (Anti-Irritant)
  • Licorice Root Extract (Licochalcone A) 1.0% (Anti-Acne)
  • Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide) 3% (Anti-Aging/Anti-Acne)

User Feedback:
The user found the serum texture very sticky ("เหนออยู่มาก", "เหมือนแว๊กเลย เหนียวมาก") and felt it left a residue ("เป็นคราบ"). They were concerned that the serum might not be absorbing into the skin, thus not providing benefits.

Staff Response:

  • The staff acknowledged the feedback regarding the texture and stated that the formula is new and will be improved by the lab.
  • They offered a free replacement of the improved formula to the user.
  • Regarding absorption, the staff explained that while the texture might feel thick or sticky compared to typical serums, the product does absorb.
  • They clarified that the feeling of rapid absorption often associated with many commercial serums (especially silicone-based ones using ingredients like cyclomethicone or isododecane) is often due to the evaporation of volatile components, not necessarily faster absorption of active ingredients.
  • The staff suggested that the actual absorption of active ingredients in this serum is comparable to water-based formulas, even though the skin feel is different.
  • They emphasized that skin feel is a crucial factor for user experience and confidence, particularly for those creating products for sale.

Tags

Absorption Serum Silicone-based Formulation Stickiness Texture