U Little Beauty Vitamin C Serum 'Kakadu Intox-C-Cation'
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April 21, 2013
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Summary
Brand
Ethics
Skin Type
Size
30ml
Indicative Price
£14.95
Price per 100 ml/g
£49.83
Description
Hydrate your skin and help reduce the appearance of fine lines with an intoxicating mix of Kakadu Plum, the world’s richest source of vitamin C plus Aloe Vera, Licorice and Chamomile. Your skin will be refreshed, soothed and regenerated in no time. Vitamin C serum contains botanical extracts of Calendula to promote skin healing and eliminate dry patches.
Directions
Intoxicate and feed your skin with a boost of vitamins by applying to a clean dry face morning or night. Follow with dinki di day cream. For external use only. If any adverse reaction occurs, discontinue use and consult a physician. Store below 30°C avoiding direct sunlight.
Ingredients
Aqua; Glycerin (plant derived); Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate; Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*,;Chamomile (Chamomilla Recutita Matricaria) Flower Extract*;Xanthan Gum; Phenoxyethanol; Licorice (Glycyrrhiza Glabra) Extract; Kakadu (Terminalia Ferdinandiana) Plum Extract; Decyl Glucoside (plant derived); Geranium Maculatum Oil; Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract*.
User reviews
2 reviews
5 stars
50%
4 stars
0%
3 stars
50%
2 stars
0%
1 star
0%
Overall rating
4.0
Packaging
4.0(2)
Texture
3.5(2)
Absorption
4.0(2)
Effectiveness
4.0(2)
Ease of use
4.0(2)
Scent
4.5(2)
Value for Money
4.0(2)
Love (but only just)
Overall rating
3.2
Packaging
3.0
Texture
3.0
Absorption
3.0
Effectiveness
3.0
Ease of use
3.0
Scent
4.0
Value for Money
3.0
User Reviews
Strongest points
The scent and the small amount you have to use
Weakest points
No great results
Summary
With a very reasonable price and a great scent this should be a winner and it almost is. Given that you only use the tiniest of amounts (a full pump is far far too much) 30 ml will last you a long time. The scent was so familiar to me but I could not place it at all until I realised it reminded me of Aussie Miracle Colour Insurance Leave In Conditioner which has wild peach extract in it. For my skin it was a little too moisturising and felt a little uncomfortable on my skin. I appreciate that as a serum this is to be expected so it wasn't a problem but overall the impact I was expecting didn't really emerge in use. A really nice product that gave me a smile when ever I smelt it and a very frugal serum and so a good price. It ends up being a sort of maybe product for me rather than a definite win but a fantastic alternative at a good price.
Would you recommend this product?
No
Softening and hydrating serum
(Updated: June 16, 2013)
Overall rating
4.9
Packaging
5.0
Texture
4.0
Absorption
5.0
Effectiveness
5.0
Ease of use
5.0
Scent
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
A lifting, softening, hydrating and nourishing serum with a modest price tag.
User Reviews
Strongest points
Not tested on animals
Organic ingredients
Vegan ingredients
Natural ingredients
SLS and Paraben free
Recycled materials
Instant softening and hydrating effect on skin
Attractive and practical packaging
Good dispenser
Organic ingredients
Vegan ingredients
Natural ingredients
SLS and Paraben free
Recycled materials
Instant softening and hydrating effect on skin
Attractive and practical packaging
Good dispenser
Weakest points
Unusual colour of the product may be off putting, not widely available.
Summary
I was delighted to receive this product for the trial, as I am a bit of a serum fanatic, and will never go without this kind of product. The packaging is reminiscent of Aboriginal Dream Time painting, which I found to be very attractive and appealing. The bottle of serum itself is a useful pump dispenser which delivers cleanly and it light and very portable. I comes with a clear plastic cap which protects the nozzle from dust when not in use.
From the first pump of the dispenser, the product appeared dark in colour, translucent and gel-like. It has a very pleasant rose-like fragrance which is not overwhelming. I looked in the details and can find no rose in the ingredients, so I believe the fragrance must come from the kakadu plum it contains. One pump is enough to cover the entire face and part of the neck with generous application. I used two pumps morning and evening to cover neck, decollete and the backs of my hands too. After application my skin texture changed instantly to feel softer and more hydrated. I definitely felt that the product had a lifting effect on my skin after application. The light fragrance was an added bonus for me, but it is not intrusive in any way. I am pleased to know that my skin is receiving the nutrients from this product to help it to regenerate and maintain good health, without needing to use harmful chemicals or testing on animals.
I am astonished that this product is so modestly priced and I would definitely consider purchasing it on a regular basis.
From the first pump of the dispenser, the product appeared dark in colour, translucent and gel-like. It has a very pleasant rose-like fragrance which is not overwhelming. I looked in the details and can find no rose in the ingredients, so I believe the fragrance must come from the kakadu plum it contains. One pump is enough to cover the entire face and part of the neck with generous application. I used two pumps morning and evening to cover neck, decollete and the backs of my hands too. After application my skin texture changed instantly to feel softer and more hydrated. I definitely felt that the product had a lifting effect on my skin after application. The light fragrance was an added bonus for me, but it is not intrusive in any way. I am pleased to know that my skin is receiving the nutrients from this product to help it to regenerate and maintain good health, without needing to use harmful chemicals or testing on animals.
I am astonished that this product is so modestly priced and I would definitely consider purchasing it on a regular basis.
Would you recommend this product?
Yes
