NightingaleKorean Damage Recovery Cepa Cica Ampoule for Face | Skin Repair & Moisturizing, Anti Aging Serum | Daily Use for Sensitive Skin | Skincare Cosmetics | 30ml / 1 fl. Oz

THE TRUTH IS IN THE INGREDIENTS ...Skincare solely for sensitive skin always gets my attention because it's meant specifically for my skin type. Nightingale Damage Recovery Cepa Cica Ampoule for Face is one of the more unique and unusual serums. It combines a scar treatment CEPA from onion extract, the medicinal herb Gotu Kola (an anti-oxidant and healthy hydration), Wild Strawberry Leaf extract and adenosine for anti-ageing treatment of wrinkles and skin elasticity, and hyaluronic acid and allantoin to prevent moisture loss.Aesthetically, the soft pink color is right up my alley, but will fade over time so don't worry when it does. The major thing to remember is that it's very slick and slippery and feels good on the skin, absorbs well with a moist result, but the texture of the skin remains unchanged. That's because "EXTRACTS" are more marketing hype than capable of serious results. An extract is a diluted version of the real thing. I like to compare it to dragging a chicken foot through hot water and calling it chicken soup. That's not to say there's no benefit to extracts in skincare, but frankly they are over-rated, dramatically reduced, and serve a twofold purpose: being a cheaper version of an ingredient that the company can still hype in marketing. I'll put it another way. Colloidal oatmeal is a fantastic fine powder packed with fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients shown to benefit the skin with soothing, anti-fiammatory properties. It was the real deal in bath products until about a decade ago when companies began substituting oatmeal extract, while promoting the same health benefits. Oatmeal extract does nothing for the skin, and they are not the same thing. Neither are extracts in this serum or any other skincare product. Companies are hoping that consumers don't know all this and will believe marketing claims.Besides, the onion extract, which seems to catch everyone's attention, is the 1st primary ingredient but still just an extract. Not the real thing. All the other hyped ingredients are listed lower than the first 5. Not extraordinary. We tend to fall for marketing, but the proof is ALWAYS in the order and type of ingredients. This is a nice feeling serum that capitalizes on some worthy ingredients that are actually in lesser form and concentration. The most I expect from it is moisturization from the glycerin. Even hyaluronic acid is at the bottom of the ingredient list. Nothing earthshaking here. NO SCENT. NO IRRITATION. NO DRAMATIC RESULTS. AVERAGE PRICE.

Its quite a popular ingredient - tea tree oil - and it is rightfully so because of the effectiveness. This essence can be used daily and should be, it has a light gentle touch and scent to it, great for mornings. It contains Hyaluronic Acid along with several vitamins, while still giving you the irritation-free feeling.It comes in a larger 200ml bottle which really is a great value considering the price. It should last you several months and likely longer if you alternate different products for morning and nights. The gel like form gives it a rich forming substantive feeling that spreads easily, yet still keeping the layering feel to your skin. This Korean pharma brand has been consistently good based on products I've tried, and it is a reliable household name locally.

Nightingale Damage Recovery Cepa Cica Ampoule for Face | Skin Repair & Moisturizing, Anti Aging SerumThis unscented pink serum is almost a gel texture and is dispensed from a capped pump bottle. It smooths easily across the skin and absorbs quickly and fully. It feels hydrating and moisturizing. It's a multi-tasker, delivering anti-bacterial, antioxidant, humectant, moisturizing and anti-inflammatory benefits. Appropriate for all skin types. Reasonably priced. Would repurchase.#alcohol-free #fragrance & essentialoil-freeKey Ingredients:Antioxidant: Centella Asiatica Extract*, MadecassosideCell-communicating ingredient: AdenosineSkin-identical ingredient: Glycerin, Sodium HyaluronateSoothing: Panthenol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract*, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, MadecassosideFull Ingredients:Allium Cepa (Onion) Bulb Extract*, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Panthenol, Water (Aqua), removed comma ​Carbomer, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Fragaria Vesca (Strawberry) Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract*, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Anthemis removed comma Nobilis Flower Extract, Madecassoside

The above combination works on repairing skin. There is an illustration on this site showing where the three main ingredients work on the damaged skin. I am using a tiny drop of the serum on my left elbow, which has the driest.From the top layer of skin, to two other lays below. it keeps the moisture in. Biosacchride gum works on the top layer, forming a moisture film. then Vitamin 5 combines with water and the deeper layer is where hyaluronic acid prevent moisture from escaping. I am hoping that this will work to improve the skin condition of my left elbow.

I never thought I would say this, but onion (Cepa), as a skincare ingredient, is surprisingly gentle, soothing, and healing. Assuming you are not sensitive or allergic to Allium Cepa (onion) extract or Centella Asiatica (related compounds), I highly recommend giving the Nightingale Damage Recovery Cepa-Cica line a try. Especially if you have sensitive or easily compromised skin.Lucky for me, I had the opportunity to try two products from the Nightingale Damage Recovery Cepa-Cica line: their Cepa-Cica Cream and Cepa-Cica Ampoule. Since I could use the two together, I'd like to detail my experience using them both in my review. However, you don't need to couple these with other items from the same line to glean the benefits. They seem to pair well with other elements in my routine. So separate or together, they are lovely products. They're made in Korea under the ipse cosmetic co, ltd., umbrella.The ampoule and cream are fragrance-free and suitable for all users.For reference, I'm over 40 with sensitive, fair, acne-prone, combination skin. I am product-reactive prone, which means if something doesn't suit me, I will almost immediately develop mild red freckling of Rosacea along the tops of my cheeks. This compromised reaction usually takes a few days to heal. During this, I strip my routine down to the basics: unmediated (non-active, non-exfoliating) washes, toners, moisturizer, and SPF.I recently had this reaction to a toner I was trying, which had papain enzymes (exfoliants) that were just too much for me. After discontinuing use, I decided to treat my compromised skin with the Cepa-Cica Ampoule and Cream from Nightingale. To my delight, within a few short hours, the flush of the redness and most of the swelling was gone.These do not contain "actives" like exfoliants (e.g., BHAs, AHAs, PHAs, acids, etc.) or high concentrations of vitamin C, A, or their respective derivatives. The Nightingale Cepa-Cica is a "damage recovery" line to heal and maintain the moisture barrier.The Nightingale Cepa-Cica Ampoule is suitably packaged in a 1oz clear plastic pump and retails for $25 as of this writing. The bottle/pump doesn't feel cheap. The main ingredient is Cepa from Red Onion (65%). The transparent pink hue of the gel inside comes with an insert disclaiming that the colorway is all-natural, and while it may change over time, it does not affect the efficacy of the product itself.I may refer to this as a "serum" throughout my review, though this says ampoule. The terms are often interchangeable. With Korean skincare's introduction into the US market, more products emerge with names like "serum" and "ampoule." Is there a difference? Sort of.Traditionally, an ampoule is a supercharged serum (like this one) with higher concentrations of active ingredients. Serums are often nutrient-rich, providing skin-friendly benefits, and address specific skin concerns like acne, inflammation, or hydration. So you can see where it is easy to confuse the two. When using serums and ampoules, the rule of thumb is to apply them by skin concern and product weight (runny vs. heavier gel or cream) after cleansing, toning, and essence.I digress, the serum is an extremely lightweight gel, non-irritating, odorless, and aside from the pink tint, it does not have added colorants. Two pumps are plenty to coat your face and neck evenly. Doesn't leave me greasy, sticky, or shiny.Ingredients:Allium Cepa (Onion) Bulb Extract*, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Panthenol (B5), Water (Aqua), Carbomer, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Tromethamine, Ethyl hexyl glycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Coccinia Indi ca Fruit Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Fragaria Vesca (Strawberry) Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract*, Chamaecyparis obtusa Water, Anthemis, Nobilis Flower Extract, Madecassoside.The * indicates the two highlighted compounds Cepa and Cica.The Nightingale Cepa Cica Cream comes suitably packaged in a 1.69oz white polyplastic tube. Almost everything is in Korean, but they do have translated ingredients on the box. Highlights include the *Cepa (first ingredient), followed by meadowfoam seed oil, squalane, shea butter, panthenol, three forms of hyaluronic acid, adenosine, and *Centella Asiatica. Again, no added fragrances or colorants.The cream dispenses in a medium-weight, odorless, white lotion that melts into the skin. It, too, does not leave me looking greasy or shiny and is very mild and hydrating. I take about a nickel-sized amount and spread it evenly across my face and neck at the end of my am and pm routine. During the day, I follow up with SPF.Overall I like the use, efficacy, and afforability of these products. Based on this experience, I would likely try other items from the Nightingale brand.