What is your favorite way to eat fruit? Now that is starting to get warmer, I’ve been going back to making smoothies (but I’m literally always cold 😂). I even have been trying to branch out my fruit horizons by mixing it with Greek yogurt. The journey to liking Greek yogurt is sort of getting there haha. My favorite new way, however, has been through the power of skincare!

I always love seeing how fruits are being used to make new skincare, so I was so excited to receive the new Vegan Active Berry First Essence from @drceuracle_global @dr.ceuracle @go.picky and @pickyrewards in exchange for my honest review! This product was integrated into my morning and nighttime routines for two to three weeks before I came up with the following opinions.

A New Way to Retinol

Vegan Active Berry First Essence sells at $35 USD for 50 mL on their Amazon storefront. The essence is designed to help provide moisture to your skin so that it can reveal younger-looking skin and moisturize your skin barrier. As the product states, Dr. Ceuracle uses the power of berries to the fullest–from seed to extract–so that your skin reaches its potential to glow. For people who are in need of deep hydration or in search of a product that deals with blemishes and signs of aging, this essence might be your favorite.

By the way, you can purchase this product at a cheaper price and with 10% off your total if you buy it with my discount code INF10OHMY at Stylevana. If you purchase at least $59 USD worth of your Kbeauty essentials on Stylevana, you can get 15% off your order with that same discount code. I do receive a small percentage of the commission if you use my code.

This essence is a unique product compared to other skincare I’ve seen because it contains

• Resveratrol Capsules: Made from French grapes, these capsules revive your skin and give a nice glow since resveratrols are antioxidants.
• Grape Seed Oil: This oil is made from used Port Wine grapes and gives intense hydration to seal in moisture and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
• Cranbetinol: This is a cranberry-derived peptide alternative to retinol (Vitamin A). If you want to avoid the flaky skin and dryness that can come from retinol or want to avoid retinol because it can be animal-sourced, then trying cranbetinol and retinal can be a safer alternative.

Who Knew That Grapes Were Great for Skin?

Eye-catching Packaging Design

I couldn’t get my eyes off of their lovely sleek packaging! It literally looks like a lava lamp in my skincare collection because the essence is mixed with the resveratrol capsule beads.

This essence bottle is made out of glass, so it is heavier than other essences and more fragile. If you want to ensure the essence remains potent for longer, I would avoid storing this in areas with frequent sun exposure and high temperatures.

Like a Fruit Jelly

I actually loved testing this on my hand because I noticed that the formula comes out as a clear, viscous texture (in between watery and jelly) that was easy to spread on my face and neck. The texture reminded me of those Konjac jelly drinks due to the clear color and jiggly jelly consistency.

The scent was very clean and light, maybe a light fruity note that was enjoyable. I would say that it smells lightly of grapes because of the product’s ingredients, but not the artificial grape that you would find in candy or drinks. Probably kind of like a juicy red grape or a Kyoho grape, if you know what I am talking about.

Fresh, Juicy Skin Guaranteed

My dry skin loved this formula! It would look very glowy and be left with a slightly tacky finish, making it easy to absorb moisturizer or prime up for makeup. This formula is also very lightweight, so I do believe that this essence can work for sensitive skin and mature skin that can get clogged pores from thick formulas.

My skin didn’t break out using this product, so it is good for dry and sensitive skin. The cranbetinol and grape seed oil were perfect for my dry skin and made it look flawless. I looked more awake and my skin did have a plump and juicy appearance.

Where Did This Product Go Sour?

Difficulty Dispersing All the Gel

If you’re more nitpicky with formulas, maybe you wouldn’t like the gel capsules. It would take some time for rubbing and dispersing the gel beads of resveratrol, so just keep that in mind if thinking to put makeup on afterward.

If you plan to use this without using makeup or for your nighttime routine, then this should not be an area of concern for you. The clear part of the essence blends like a dream to make your skin look juicy and firm. The gel capsules are so minuscule that you wouldn’t notice their breakage unless you pulled them up with a magnifying glass.

Improvement of Product Experience

The little hole for releasing the product would make it hard to get the essence out. It can take some time to get the essence out around the initial uses since there is less air in the container. This issue is also very minor since it wasn’t a huge bother to me. I know some people may dislike the product for this reason, so I am mentioning it here.

If Dr. Ceuracle is planning to update the product design over time, I would suggest adding a pump that equals a recommended usage (1 pump of product equates to 1 proper serving). I used 2-3 drops of essence on my damp skin so that it was easy to absorb and take in moisture.

Would I repurchase?

The product itself is a little pricey, but I think I would since there is a lot of essence. I estimate this will last 3-5 months (maybe more if you have other products). Also, the small hole isn’t a huge issue for getting the product out. I think this is perfect for dry and aging skin because of the antioxidants and retinol-alternative ingredients.

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