REVIEW: Drops of Youth

I gotta say that this is my Holy-Grail product. I bought it after I read the review in a beauty blog. I used it in a transition phase after I stopped using prescription from my latest dermatologist. I wasn't really sure about this product at first, but I decided to give it a try so, here is my review.....

About the product

It is a pre-serum of a Nutriganics series from The Body Shop. What made it so special is its ingredients: Criste-Marine Plant Stem Cells & Babassu Oil. 

According to the official website of The Body Shop, Criste-Marine is a rare plants able to survive the harsh environment of the rocky, sea-battered coastline of Brittany. This plant is resistant to salt and dryness. Babassu oil is extracted from the nuts of the wild babassu palm tree, found on the fringes of the Amazon rainforest in Brazil. Blend of these unique ingredients known to enhance surface skin renewal. It gives skin a smoother, fresher, healthier appearance.

Source: www.thebodyshop-usa.com

The brand claims that:

Source: www.thebodyshop-usa.com

It is a water based & not-so-thick concentrate, it has a nice scent, and immediately moisturizing. 

                               

The idea of "enhance surface skin renewal" is what made me bought this. I thought that if my skin renew better and faster, the acne marks on my face will disappear. So, I was looking the review of Drops of Youth on an acne prone skin, but there was only 1 or 2 blogs. Still not sure to buy this, I went to nearest store and I asked the sales assistant for the sample. They gave me 5 drops of the product in a mini tube. When I applied it to my skin, I got immediate moisture&smooth feelings. So I bought the 30ml bottle, and started using it. In 2-3 weeks, I had purging (in my case was a little break out). But after that, those annoying acnes never showed up again. Well, not completely gone, it still peeped out when I'm in period, but not as bad as it was.

Right now, I am using it in the middle of my skin regime, after toner and before serum/ampoule/moisturizer. Simply put 1-3 drops on your finger, spread it out a little, then apply it to all over your face and neck.

Packaging: 3 of 5

It packed in a thick glass bottle with pipette, so it's not too easy to broken and the hygene is good. Nothing special about the packaging. It's just when I purchased the 50ml, the pipette isn't as easy as the 30ml. 

Efficacy: 4 of 5

I can see the result after 3 months I used the product. Acne rarely peeped out anymore, less oily, smoother, softer, acne marks was slowly disappeared. I say Drops of Youth from The Body Shop has delivered their promises to the consumer, especially me. 

Value: 4 of 5

The price for the 30ml & 50ml bottle was about IDR 350k & IDR 550k. I forgot the exact price so, sorry :3 I used the 30ml bottle for 3 months, and now I'm on my second bottle (50ml). It's been 4,5 months but I still have a quarter. I can say that the price is worth it, cause you only need 1-3 drops and it last until 3 months for 30ml and (maybe) 6 months for the 50ml bottle. aaaaaaaand it is working!

Repurchase ?

YES! Definitely! As I said, I'm on my second bottle and definitely repurchase for the third,and fourth, and so on.

Overall Rating: 4.5 of 5

<Skin type: Tan, oily, acne prone>

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Have a good day, ladies! :)