About:
Lapothei means pharmacist in French & cell for well, skin cells. Lapotheicell is created by Kukje Pharma with 58 years of knowledge in the skin health. They believe in using science & technology to bring us the best products for skin health on a cellular level. They created Tear-c that was inspired by the composition of human tears, which is gentle, moisturizing & cleansing. They also use bio Hydra-d that delivers hydration to extremely dry skin. They aim to give the best product for all skin types & especially for sensitive skin. They are also cruelty-free.
The toning essence is hypoallergenic tested, made to balance the skin, moisturize, soothe & clear up skin texture. It claims to increase moisture retention, prevent dead skin build-up, as well as sebum control. This toner is recommended for who need sebum control & moisture. Great for combo skin cause it can tackle both problems.
Testing Period:
I receive this from #08L about 3 weeks ago during their try now campaign. I’ve been testing this on & off since I received it, but I did use it straight for almost 2 weeks. Below is my breakdown of the product.
Packaging:
The bottle came in their signature blue packaging with a clean medical looking design. The box has a mix of Korean & English, but of the details or instructions are in Korean. The bottle has a huffy feel to it with a smooth clean slick finish, with embossed lettering that makes the bottle feel high quality. The cap twists easily & the pour reducer allows for 2- 3 drop of product to come out at a time.
Scent/Color:
This has a unique fresh scent to it, which smells a bit medically but a bit citrusy. The scent does linger on a bit & can be strong. I’m usually really picky with scents but I personally don’t mind it. The color is interesting. It’s a bit milky & clear. It rubs in clear. The only other toner that I know that exactly like this was by a Japanese brand called Naturie Hatomugi Toner which is made with pearl barley. It has the same texture too. I didn’t like that toner much, I ended up giving it away to my cousin. She seemed to like it for her dry skin. A part of me wants to explore that toner again, but that bottle was so huge, it felt like I was never going to finish it, but might be great for 5-7 skin method.
Texture/Use:
This toner has a watery but slippery feel to it, almost soapy like. As it dries down it gets tacky & leaves the skin slightly sticky soft. You can use it with 5-7 skin method, put it in a spray bottle, cotton pad to use as a mask or replace water in for dry masking. I’ve only used it as a toner with pads or as an essence straight to the face, with the pad, it wipes away some dirt but it’s not astringent enough for much visible debris. It does make the skin feel hydrated when used as an essence but layering can be bit heavy/tacky. Honestly though, after weeks of using it, I don’t feel it really did much for my skin. When I stop using it I didn’t notice anything changing with my skin either. Maybe it those products you need to use for a long time or with the complete line to see some effect, or that it works on a cell level & it doesn’t work in 2 weeks, but I just didn’t feel anything better & the first few days out trying this I noticed hyperpigmentation around my mouth & the side of my face, but I can’t tell if it’s from this toner, but I might have stopped using my serums. My other theory is that this toner was good at brightening the skin but not HP, so it left my skin kinda botchy. (but I don’t see any ingredients or claims that brightens) I freaked out a bit & put on some niacinamide & vitamin C serums right away and HP eventually went away. I usually notice changes with my skin right away when testing new products because my skin is reactive to things, within 3-4 days I would expect something, but I got nothing for 2 weeks. My only results were some concerns about HP.
Skin type:
I can say for my combo oily/dry/sensitive skin, it did fine on my skin. It didn’t make me feel oily or heavy, it didn’t leave me dry or tight, & it didn’t irritate me or broke me out. I just didn’t see any results in 2 weeks of use.
Key Ingredients:
I ended up using google image translate on the box because I couldn’t find it anywhere online. So be aware that the translation isn’t always perfect. Since I can’t tell if Google has translated everything correctly, I will have to go by what retailers list as their key ingredients.
- Aqauxyl – is a derivative of two plant sugars (glucose and Xylitol). The skin is more prone to water loss and dehydration during the day. Aquaxyl is a powerful, long-lasting moisturizer, but it also actually increases water retention by improving the skin’s natural ability to retain water, keep skin dewy, hydrated and supple, improving the texture of the skin over time. Protects the skin against environmental stressors.
- Portulaca Oleracea Extract – It has skin-soothing properties and serves as an antioxidant.
- Epilobium Fleishceri Extract – Effective sebum production and pore size reduction for a visible skin appearance improvement.
- Madecassoside – It is an active skin care ingredient derived from the plant Centella asiatica, a medicinal plant that has been used for over 2000 years. It has demonstrated skin healing as well as anti-aging properties.
Full Ingredients: Check with skincarisma.com
Purified water, Methylpropanediol, Phellinus linteus, Pentylen glycol, Ephroobiule Play cherie extract, Bergamot 5-polyglyceryl-10 myristate, sodium citrate, xylityl glucoside, citric acid disodium dithiophosphate, dicarboxylic acid anhydride, glycerin diphenyldimethicone ‘triethyl hexanoate decyl glucoside, Xylitol xylitol, mdecasoside phenoxyethanol, hexyl glycerin, Syum sorbate
Repurchase:
For now no, after 2 weeks I saw nothing good happening to me skin. Maybe it’s a product that needs time & works on a cell level? Idk. I don’t care for it much. I’ll probably try to finish it but I don’t want to reach for it that often. If I notice any results after months of use, I will update.
Website:
English translation of the Korean description (also cheaper): https://hicharis.net/charis/7qZ
Disclaimers:
Not sponsored unless stated, but always honest reviews
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