Review | By Wishtrend Polyphenols in Propolis 15% Ampoule [AD]

In today’s post I will be sharing my thoughts on the By Wishtrend Polyphenols in Propolis 15% Ampoule that was kindly gifted to me by Wishtrend in exchange for an honest review. I’ve used this ampoule for almost 3 months now and I’m ready to share my experience with it so far. I’ll first share some general information about the ampoule and then talk about how it was for my combination/ acne-prone skin.

Description

This ampoule contains Houttuynia Cordata Extract effective in soothing acne instead of water and 15% Propolis with powerful antioxidant effects. The product improves acne and sensitive skin through powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects and immune system enhancement.

+ cruelty free
+ 5.6 ± 0.5
+ Ethanol-free
+ Silicon oil-free
+ Artificial coloring-free
+ Artificial fragrance-free
+ Gluten-free

How to use:
After cleansing, prep the skin with the toner, then dispense 3-4 drops of the ampoule and spread over the face, then finish with the moisturizer.

*As per description on Wishtrend website

Ingredients

Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Propolis Extract, Glycerin, Propanediol, Isopentyldiol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Panthenol, Perilla Frutescens Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Betaine, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Zinc PCA, Pantolactone

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Quantity & Packaging

30ml in a dark amber glass bottle with a gold and white screw on pipette dropper lid. The pipette dropper is quite long and thin, and the bottle has a plastic stopper that prevents excess product from sticking to the outside of the dropper.

Scent

The By Wishtrend Polyphenols in Propolis 15% Ampoule is does not contain artificial fragrance but it does have a very subtle natural propolis scent.

Appearance & Texture

A pale amber coloured ampoule with a mediumweight slightly syrupy yet thin and slippery texture that absorbs well into the skin leaving behind a silky smooth finish.

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My Experience

My opinion of the By Wishtrend Polyphenols in Propolis 15% Ampoule kept changing throughout the past 2 and half months depending on the weather and what other products I used alongside it. Sometimes I loved it and sometimes I found it to be too much for me, but now that I know and stick to my preferred method of use, I have decided that I do like it.

The texture is unique in that it feels elegant and lightweight to apply but then it also has a rich almost sticky but nourishing depth to it. The slight stickiness subsides once it’s fully absorbed and that’s fairly quickly so long as an appropriate amount is used. I usually apply no more than 3-4 drops as the stickiness can be more apparent if you apply too much; a whole pipette dropper full was definitely way too much for me. 3-4 drops for my whole face is the perfect amount, any less feels like not enough unless I’m just spot treating my blemishes.

I also prefer to glide this ampoule over my face, gently massaging it in rather than patting it into my skin as I found that patting it in can sometimes create stickiness.

In hot weather even a small amount of this ampoule makes me feel a bit clammy but it feels completely fine in the current colder autumn/ winter season.

What products I use before this ampoule also makes a difference in how it feels on my skin. Initially I wanted to use it as part of a whole set with the By Wishtrend Quad Active Boosting Essence first, then apply the By Wishtrend Polyphenols in Propolis 15% Ampoule, and finish off with the By Wishtrend Pro-Biome Balance Cream, but I found that layering the essence and ampoule together felt heavier on my skin than using them separately.

I do still like the essence from this line and have written a dedicated review about it in my previous post, but I prefer using the products separately; By Wishtrend Quad Active Boosting Essence in my morning routine, and By Wishtrend Polyphenols in Propolis 15% Ampoule at night.

Either going straight in with the By Wishtrend Polyphenols in Propolis 15% Ampoule after cleansing or applying a very lightweight water-like toner before the ampoule, then finishing with the By Wishtrend Pro-Biome Balance Cream feels better on my skin.

In terms of effects, I find that the By Wishtrend Polyphenols in Propolis 15% Ampoule works wonders for nourishing my combination dehydrated skin, as well as for calming and healing my breakouts/ preventing more from forming. It also instantly gives my skin a healthy, plump youthful glow, and my skin always feels so soft and supple the next morning after using it.

My skin really loves propolis, and I’d say this ampoule is pretty on par with other propolis products I’ve liked, but I also like that it has the added benefits of houttuynia cordata, and seeing as there is 59% of houttuynia cordata extract in this ampoule it most likely is the star of the show, with the 15% of propolis extract being the supporting act.

Where to purchase and cost? The By Wishtrend Polyphenols in Propolis 15% Ampoule costs $32 and can be purchased on the Wishtrend website.

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