REVIEW: Benton Snail Bee High Content Essence
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Now I come with my first review.
Acnes have been my enemies since I was a fifth grader. They used to be all over my face like forever, but year by year they disappeared and only popped up several times (hormonal ones), but then they would shrink again. By interpreting my short explanation you should be able to guess what problem I'm having right now.
Yes, acne scars.
The scars aren't covering my whole face, but enough to waste my time on applying concealer. I also have to apply some green corrector too and sometimes it feels like my face was a cheesecake, having layers of cream. I hate that. I am not the type who would like wearing too much layers of make-up. So instead of purchasing extra make-ups for the best cover, why don't I repair it?
Benton Snail Bee High Content Essence is the answer!
(It's a Korean product)
I discovered this product after surfing the internet. They always gave positive ratings, so I decided to give it a try. I don't regret it!
The product comes up in a tall box and a pump. This is absolutely a plus point since the texture is like a gel. It's odorless, so those who are sensitive to fragrance don't need to worry. The pump bottle and the plastic cap will keep it hygienic. It has snail secretion filtrate and bee venom as their main ingredients. Snail secretion filtrate or snail mucin has been known for its power to fight acne scars. It also soothes, hydrates, and improves rough and damaged skin.
It says essence, so it should be used after toner and before sunscreen. While the box says hydrating, well, the truth is that it isn't that hydrating. But people who have refinery on their faces like me will prefer this. Yes, it's perfect for oily or combination skin. It's enough if you don't apply any moisturisers again. But if you have dry skin, especially the very dry ones, you might need to since this product will not fulfill what your skin needs. My skin is super oily, so I always skip moisturiser but it felt a little strange having nothing on the face except sunscreen. I use this essence twice a day, sometimes once. Whenever I left it overnight, it's always satisfying to look at the mirror after double cleansing. My face looks brighter.
But please take a note.
When I say it's perfect for oily skin, it doesn't mean that it will make your face oil-free. Your face will get oily too (mine after two hours), but comparing to the basic moisturisers I used (which would make it oily in less than half an hour) (I know, my face is that super oily!), this product is worth repurchasing. This picture is my second bottle and I will continue keeping this products as part of my daily routines.
It contains 60 ml, and mine ran out after 1.5 months.
They said Benton doesn't have an official offline store in their homeland, but it's very easy to find it online.
I bought it for Rp145.000 on Shopee.
Just for your information, they also have Snail Bee High Content Steam Cream, which is the same product but it's the cream version and comes in a thick texture. Since it might not suitable for my oily skin, so I chose this. For dry skin owners, maybe it's better than the essence.
Now I come with my first review.
Acnes have been my enemies since I was a fifth grader. They used to be all over my face like forever, but year by year they disappeared and only popped up several times (hormonal ones), but then they would shrink again. By interpreting my short explanation you should be able to guess what problem I'm having right now.
Yes, acne scars.
The scars aren't covering my whole face, but enough to waste my time on applying concealer. I also have to apply some green corrector too and sometimes it feels like my face was a cheesecake, having layers of cream. I hate that. I am not the type who would like wearing too much layers of make-up. So instead of purchasing extra make-ups for the best cover, why don't I repair it?
Benton Snail Bee High Content Essence is the answer!
(It's a Korean product)
I discovered this product after surfing the internet. They always gave positive ratings, so I decided to give it a try. I don't regret it!
The product comes up in a tall box and a pump. This is absolutely a plus point since the texture is like a gel. It's odorless, so those who are sensitive to fragrance don't need to worry. The pump bottle and the plastic cap will keep it hygienic. It has snail secretion filtrate and bee venom as their main ingredients. Snail secretion filtrate or snail mucin has been known for its power to fight acne scars. It also soothes, hydrates, and improves rough and damaged skin.
It says essence, so it should be used after toner and before sunscreen. While the box says hydrating, well, the truth is that it isn't that hydrating. But people who have refinery on their faces like me will prefer this. Yes, it's perfect for oily or combination skin. It's enough if you don't apply any moisturisers again. But if you have dry skin, especially the very dry ones, you might need to since this product will not fulfill what your skin needs. My skin is super oily, so I always skip moisturiser but it felt a little strange having nothing on the face except sunscreen. I use this essence twice a day, sometimes once. Whenever I left it overnight, it's always satisfying to look at the mirror after double cleansing. My face looks brighter.
But please take a note.
When I say it's perfect for oily skin, it doesn't mean that it will make your face oil-free. Your face will get oily too (mine after two hours), but comparing to the basic moisturisers I used (which would make it oily in less than half an hour) (I know, my face is that super oily!), this product is worth repurchasing. This picture is my second bottle and I will continue keeping this products as part of my daily routines.
It contains 60 ml, and mine ran out after 1.5 months.
They said Benton doesn't have an official offline store in their homeland, but it's very easy to find it online.
I bought it for Rp145.000 on Shopee.
Just for your information, they also have Snail Bee High Content Steam Cream, which is the same product but it's the cream version and comes in a thick texture. Since it might not suitable for my oily skin, so I chose this. For dry skin owners, maybe it's better than the essence.
See? No dewy look.
It's like a gel so it glides easily and a bit runny.
Just put a pump on your finger for each section (left cheek, right cheek, forehead, nose + chin).
Does it work?
YES!
Pros:
- Acne scars and hyperpigmented spots are slowly vanishing
- Reduce redness
- Perfect moisture level for oily skin, not too oily and not too drying
- Repairs uneven skin tone
- Not sticky
- Very light
- Doesn't cause breakouts
- Good longetivity for one bottle
- English explanation both on the box and the bottle
- Travel friendly
Cons:
- You have to buy it online
- If you have dry skin it might be not enough hydrating
No dermatologist's creams were ever able to do that against my skin! Just don't expect an instant result because this takes time. Also, don't expect this would work on active acnes. I use a different skincare to treat that.
So, overall, here's
My personal rating: [4.8/5]
Repurchase: YES
