Hi loves, hope you are all doing well and staying safe! Today's blog post is a review on Barr Cosmetics Centella Calming Gel Essence (60ml, €33.00) and I'm already on my second bottle ;)
Barr Cosmetics is a Korean beauty brand and their products are cruelty free and vegan. Also their products don't contain artificial colorants and fragrance. The brand is minimalistic and the ingredients they put into their products are EWG 0~2 (Green Grade) ingredients. It helps to minimize the stress on the skin and helps to prevent irritation.
The essence comes in a dark plastic bottle and is with pump, which I like. The design of their products is minimalistic and you can really see it. The design is clean and simple. I also like the company supports the development of eco packaging for zero waist society.
The formula of the essence is gel like and contains 85% Centella, which hydrates, helps to repair and sooth the skin. It also has antibacterial properties. I have noticed I haven't had any brake outs since I started using it and I'm on my second bottle. It's best for sensitive skin. I have oily skin type and it has worked well for me as well. I'm super happy with this essence.
This essence contains so many amazing ingredients like 0.3% Panthenol, which helps to attract moisture and locks it in. It also is provitamin B5. Adenosine has anti-aging, calming and skin repairing properties. Jojoba helps to hydrate the skin. The Houttuynia Cordata is a great antioxidant and also is soothing and has antibacterial properties. Willow Bark is a great source for Salicylic Acid and it evens out skin texture. It also has anti-inflammatory properties. Ceramide NP provides hydration and Sodium Hyaluron helps to attract and retain water molecules. You can find the full ingredient list down below.
I use it every morning and evening. I apply it on cleansed skin after toner. I love the gel like texture, which is so light and instantly sinks into the skin. It doesn't feel sticky on the skin and provides hydration to the skin. I usually use 3 pumps of products and one bottle lasts me little bit more, then 2 months. In the beginning I was afraid it lasts me less, but I'm happy how long it lasts.
Ingredients: Centella Asiatica Leaf Water (856,00ppm), Butylene Glycol, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Centella Asiatica Extract (3,000ppm), Hydroxyethyl Urea, Adenosine, Polyglutamic Acid, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Ceramide NP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Salix Alba (Wllow) Bark Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyi Glutamate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Carbomer, Sodium Carbomer, C12-14 Pareth-12
I love this essence! It's the item in my skincare routine that provides me with so much hydration. My skin doesn't feel dry through out the day and I have noticed I don't get as oily since I started using this essence. I'm really impressed with the results I get from it and with the brand. I have had few samples of their toner and the cream. I'm tempted I have to say.
If you are interested checking out this kbeauty gem, you can find it here.
Which is your favorite kbeauty item at the moment?
Thank you for reading! xo's
