When the courier guy showed up at my doorstep with the O.S.T. Original Pure Vitamin C20 serum from Wishtrend, I quickly opened it to find it lovingly wrapped with bubble wrap and encased within a sturdy box to ensure that it reaches me in tip-top condition.
The basic facts
According to the Wishtrend site, the OST Original Pure Vitamin C-20 Serum was the best selling item of 2012 and was even ranked the best selling item in Singapore No.1 commerce (2012)! There are also many benefits listed, like how it can tighten up loose skin, can whiten or recover trouble scars, and remove blackheads.
Volume : 30ml
All Skin Types
Made in Korea
Who is Wishtrend?
Wishtrend is the hub for Korean beauty secrets! It believes in sourcing the best cosmetics for its customers, not just those that have huge distribution networks and marketing budgets. So all those products that cannot beat the Chanels and Estee Lauders but work as great or even better can still get to us! SUPER-like!
To cater to the Singapore market, Wishtrend sells its products through Qoo10. I checked it out and was awed by the HUNDREDS of positive reviews about the company and its products. You can have a look here.
Why pure Vitamin C is important for our skin
We all know collagen is very popular in beauty products, but did you know that one of the key ingredients in collagen is actually Vitamin C? Without a steady supply of Vitamin C, collagen production is unstable, which opens doors to wrinkles and uneven skin tone!
First impressions
O.S.T. Original Pure Vitamin C20 serum comes in a chemist-like bottle, which looks very different from the usual beauty products which come in different pastel shades. There is, of course, a very good reason for it. Want to make a guess?
It is actually to maintain the efficacy of the Vitamin C! The dark-coloured bottle blocks out light which otherwise will cause the Vitamin C to oxidise and lose its effectiveness. After opening, keep it refrigerated so that it will continue to work as well.
Crunch-time
Upon opening, you will be welcomed by a nice citrus fragrance. Very refreshing and not artificial at all! I guess it is due to the high percentage of Vitamin C – 20% - no stingy manufacturer here!
The serum feels a bit gooey, but it is not. In fact, it trickled down the back of my hand while I was trying to capture its consistency on camera. It was easily absorbed by my skin. A plus point, what is the point of applying something if it cannot be absorbed right?
I really like how it comes with a dropper so that the serum remains uncontaminated even after repeated uses. Sometimes it is difficult to keep a product as pristine as it was when you first opened it, especially if you use it over a period of time. Plus, it means you can share with other people in a hygienic way! Thumbs up!
After opening, I am at a loss at first as the instructions are all in Korean! Although I love watching Korean dramas, the wording is beyond me. So I did a bit of research on the WIshtrend page to find out the basics of this product.
I tried it out for about a week. I was starting off with a relatively clean face as I had had a facial the day before. For daily application, start with a cleansed face which has been applied with toner. For the whole face, you will need about 2 to 3 drops. At first, I felt a biting sensation on my skin, but it went away after a while.
Results: One thing I noticed after the use of the serum was that it slowed down the formation of blackheads on my nose! There are so many products which remove blackheads but slow down its growth? Definitely a bonus as prevention is definitely better than cure. I also received comments that my face seemed brighter after trying out for a few days.
Want to get one for yourself? Check it out here. Get a 3USD discount by entering this Voucher Code ----> RFXLSCOZ. (Able to combine with other vouchers, with a minimum order of over 20USD). The code only expires at the end of 2013 so share it with all your girlfriends!
Lastly, remember to like Wishtrend Singapore here ----> https://www.facebook.com/wishtrend.sg
Post-note: Wishtrend Singapore is giving away THREE bottles of the OST Original Pure Vitamin Serum on its Facebook page as part of its Mother's Day giveaway. They will be picking the winners on 12 May, so what are you waiting for? Be a fan today and remember to check out more of its awesome products on its Qoo10 page where they have special deals with Deal.com for the serum and the Elishacoy Always Nuddy CC Cream.
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