‘You’re sweet like honey’, what a lovely compliment to receive! Looking for more sweetness? This face serum reminds me of honey, and it’s actually made of it! I’M FROM Honey Serum encapsulates some of the precious products from bees without having to deal with them…
I’M FROM tells you where its skincare comes from! With this face serum, we’ll fly over the Jiri Mountain in South Korea…
I’M FROM Honey Serum: product & packaging
I’M FROM presents its honey serum in detailed packaging, where every detail introduces you to a multi-sensory experience. Take the box and feel the thick cardboard and the cute honeycomb 3D print. Read and discover where its ingredients come from; open the box to find the bottle inside. This face serum comes in a 30-ml, faceted glass bottle.
Its label is matte and delicately rough. The first impression is of a chubby-chic skincare line with loads of effort into its aesthetic. This sturdy packaging has a pump dispenser, which makes the dosage waste-free, hygienic and very practical. You’ll appreciate this note when you’ll discover the texture of this serum (covered two paragraphs ahead).
Formula
I’M FROM Honey Serum features a brand innovation, the ‘Honey Glow Queen‘ or ‘Honey Glow‘ complex. This mixture features 7 among spices and natural ingredients derived from bees’ activity. Honey, black bee propolis, pollen, royal jelly, bee venom, cinnamon, and turmeric are part of this active pool which aims to hydrate, elasticise and brighten your skin while protecting and strengthening your skin barrier like honey can do. 30.63% of this ‘honey glow’ complex makes this face serum. But it also contains glycerin, centella asiatica, Indian frankincense, and olive leaf extracts.
Honey is a famous 360° anti-inflammatory, anti-septic and anti-fungal. Hence it finds its application in cosmetics as an anti-oxidant, emollient and anti-bacterial ingredient; it exfoliates, hydrates, clarifies and brightens the skin. [1]
In this honey-glow concoction, bee venom may sound like a discordant note. No panic! Clinical studies covered bee venom application on the skin and its usage to treat many issues like acne – where it can improve by fighting inflammation and infection – atopic dermatitis and melanoma. Clinical reports seem to confirm bee venom is a potent anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial/viral/fungal, as well as its anti-cancer effects. As this venom protects bees, this substance offers natural protection against external aggression for us, humans: it provides a barrier against UV rays; hence it prevents premature ageing. [2]
Texture & scent
This face serum looks pearly pale gold in the bottle and has a denser consistency which sets it apart from other serums. I’M FROM Honey Serum is described as a honey-gooey product similar to setting honey over a piece of toast. Overall, it’s a nice spreadable product… its texture is a thick gel which melts between your fingers. It’s almost colourless on the skin and has a comforting scent with flowery notes and just a hint of honey.
How to use
Spread this serum with gentle and outward motions starting from the centre of your face. Focus on those areas prone to develop dry and itchy patches. Pat it until it’s fully absorbed. I highly recommend this way because it works for me and makes a blissful massage…
PROS:
- it’s gentle on the skin;
- cruelty-free;
- it hydrates intensively;
- smoothes the skin;
- brighten the skin;
- makes the skin soft and elastic;
- contains natural ingredients;
- its hydration is long-lasting;
- it has a light and calming scent;
- a sturdy and hygienic package;
- it needs little quantity (one pump);
- it’s great for massages;
- it isn’t greasy.
CONS:
- it may take longer to get absorbed;
- it may clog some pores.
I’M FROM Honey Serum is part of a hydrating skin duo but, as far as I could feel, this serum is so hydrating I felt no need for my night face cream! I’m aware of this skin heresy; you could burn me alive for that!
It’s available in many K-beauty retailers and online on Wishtrend at $28. If you consider the amount of product per bottle and the quantity you’ll need every day, that’s a fair price.
This face serum leaves the skin instantly glowy and creates the illusion of the now popular ‘glass skin‘ look. The application is enjoyable, and its texture melts with your body warmth. This serum takes its time to set on your skin, so it allows a facial massage too. This isn’t a big deal at night. However, in the morning, it may slow down your skincare routine.
It leaves the skin velvety smooth to the touch and visibly radiant. In a couple of applications, the skin gains elasticity and, in 5 days of use, it brightens the skin and evens the colour. It’s very nourishing but, even if it doesn’t feel heavy, it may create some clogged pores. It isn’t greasy but feels slightly slippery on your fingers. Here’s where the package comes in handy and avoids the mess!
I was in the middle of a terrible breakout, and I applied this serum at starts and stops. It helped me to stabilise the skin and get rid of some nasty dry patches left by a sulfur anti-imperfection solution. I’m almost there to complete healing; my skin is softer than before and finally bright as I was used to seeing in the mirror! I’M FROM Honey Serum has the right combination of texture and fragrance for a pleasant daily product. I bet if you try it once, you’ll want to spread it all over your body like a human-sized warm toast!
Valentina Chirico aka Valens
Sources and more information
[1] Healthline.com
[2] NCBI
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