Cult beauty items - we all know it. Every year we got this trend towards selected brands, products or ingredients. The focus on Wellage One Day Kits got a bit lower, but I had to test Wellage Real HA Hydrate One Day Kit on my own to see why Wellage kits are considered to be the cult and trendy products which I saw everywhere in 2019 and 2020. Is Wellage Real HA Hydrate One Day Kit that good?
About Wellage
Wellage is a South Korean brand that belongs to Hugel - an aesthetic company famous for HA fillers and Botulinum Toxin. The brand's focus is on high-quality and clinical research of products. The brand name Wellage comes from the words well and aging, and it has huge sense since skincare is usually about fighting with all the things that make our skin age quicker like free radicals, environment, stress, etc.
Basic information about testing
Testing period: Since March 2021
Collaboration: This post is created in collaboration with Jolse
Sadly, I have no information if Wellage is cruelty-free.
Product Claims
This product is supposed to give you ultimate dewiness, glow and lifting effects.
Wellage Real HA Hydrate One Day Kit - the packaging
I guess you all know the one-day tiny kits sold at stores. Wellage Real HA Hydrate One Day Kit is a box of 10 ampoules and 10 HA balls (I'll call them balls since they look like a ball made out of Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid). Each ampoule and ball is in a separate container. This set is an ideal product if you want to gift someone skincare but you are not sure what to get - it's quite universal, it looks good and it's one of these special kits that all skin types would enjoy. It might be not the most eco solution, but practical things are not always eco (but it started to change lately)
Wellage Real HA Hydrate One Day Kit - scent & texture
Wellage Real HA Hydrate One Day Kit has a delicate scent that I can't identify. The texture is funny since the ampoule has a blue colour and the HA ball - you shouldn't touch it since it'll start to melt. Add ampoule to the ball and the texture will change a bit - the ball will start to melt and it will turn into a liquid HA cocktail.
Wellage Real HA Hydrate One Day Kit - ingredients
Purified Water, Propanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, C12-14 Pareth-12, Sodium Citrate, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Adenosine, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Glycosyl Trehalose, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Melatonin, Acetyl Glutamine, Sodium PCA, Oleic Acid, Serine, Glycine, Ceramide NP
Purified Water is an ingredient that you can find in almost every product. Its purpose in products is easy - it's a solvent. Propanediol is a solvent with moisturizing properties. Similar to Cyclohexasiloxane, Propylene Glycol is an ingredient that some people try to avoid. You're most likely to see Propanediol instead of Propylene Glycol in an organic skincare product, and the reason for this change is simple. Ecocert recommends it. Dipropylene Glycol is a solvent. Methylpropanediol is a solvent with antimicrobial properties. It's a synthetic ingredient that works even with the most stubborn substances. Glycereth-26 is an ingredient related to Glycerin. It's an emollient with moisturizing properties. Glycerin is one of the most popular humectants in skincare. There's a large number of myths around glycerin like it can clog your skin. It doesn't clog your pores, but too much glycerin can make a sticky layer on the epidermis and even make your skin dryer than before due to TEWL (Transepidermal Water Loss). Still, it's an ingredient that we want to see in formulas. Niacinamide is a miracle ingredient. It does lots of great work. Do you have problems with dark spots? Try Niacinamide! Acne? Niacinamide will be an ideal pick for you too! Maybe you've got issues with the skin barrier? Solve it with Niacinamide! Wrinkles? You might want to try Niacinamide as well. Sensitive skin might find Niacinamide a bit problematic when it's mixed with Vitamin C or used in the same routine as Vitamin C. I can't deny Niacinamide is a skincare treasure! It feels like 1,2-Hexanediol is everywhere, and it's not a surprise. Even if it's a solvent, it's also a moisturizer. Pentylene Glycol is a humectant with antimicrobial properties. C12-14 Pareth-12 is an emulsifier and surfactant, it makes a weak foam. Sodium Citrate regulates pH, we call substances like this a buffer. You probably know Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract and Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract as Neem. It's a plant typical for India, Sri Lanka or Pakistan. Neem comes from Ayurveda, and it's told to have antiseptic, antibacterial and antifungal properties. Ethylhexylglycerin is a preservative. It keeps products fresh. Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) - a chemical exfoliant. It's derived from fruits like lemon. It's a weak acid and usually weaker AHA acids act like moisturizers. In this case, Citric Acid helps with the pH level of the formula. Adenosine is another elegant ingredient. It speeds up the healing process and repairs the skin barrier. It's ideal for inflamed skin, and it might have a positive effect on skin elasticity. Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract or Ivy Gourd is a natural pigment. Disodium EDTA is a synthetic stabilizer and preservative. It helps with the viscosity of the product. Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil is an essential oil that you might love or hate. It has some relaxing and antibacterial properties, but it can irritate your skin. Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract is a potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory ingredient. Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract is a source of many amino acids, enzymes, vitamins, and minerals. It's an emollient, good for irritated and sensitive skin. Sodium Hyaluronate is a salt form of a popular Natural Moisturizing Factor - Hyaluronic Acid. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient. It's a combination of coconut oil and glycerin which makes mild, gentle and delicate emollients. It thickens the formula, but it also makes skin feel smooth in touch.
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract aka Holy Basil is a source of eugenol, linalool, rosmarinic acid, oleanolic acid, ursolic acid, rosmarinic acid and more. It's another ingredient used in traditional medicine. In skincare products, Holy Basil has anti-inflammatory effects. Salvia Hispanica (Chia) Seed Extract or Chia Seed Extract is an emollient. Centella Asiatica Extract is an ingredient that stays in the skincare trend. Lots of ingredients used in skincare have a long history of use in medicine. This ingredient isn't different because Centella is a part of Ayurveda, a traditional (or if you prefer - alternative) medicine used by people for ages. Nowadays we associate it with India. Centella is a herb primarily applied in skincare for its healing properties. It speeds up the healing process, and that's why acne-prone skin loves it. If you're pregnant or you plan pregnancy, then try to find body care products with Centella Asiatica because it can have a valuable meaning on skin elasticity as well as stretch marks. Houttuynia Cordata Extract is an ingredient that some people with acne-prone skin loves while for me, my experience was not bad but still all hail Centella! Houttuynia Cordata is a plant, which we still use in Traditional Chinese and Japanese Medicine, it's also known as Heart Leaf or Chinese lizard tail. Funny fact about Houttuynia - it's also called Fish Wort, Fish Leaf, etc. because it's an edible plant and it usually leaves the fishy aftertaste. I eat fish a lot, but I'm not a fan of the fishy taste of low-quality matcha (yep, I'm a tea & fish snob) so I don't think I would enjoy it, I'll stay with enjoying Houttuynia magic in skincare. Houttuynia is an antioxidant with anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Turmeric in products for acne skin is not a surprise for me, but what does Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract do in other products? Turmeric has wide use in traditional medicine - not only Ayurveda but Chinese Traditional Medicine. It's an antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties, that's why it works so good on acne. It might help with pigmentation, but if you have post-acne inflammation, then using soothing ingredients and substances that speed up wound healing helps with the redness left after acne. Algae in beauty exist in many different forms. Corallina Officinalis Extract is an antioxidant and colourant. Melatonin is a hormone released in the pineal gland. It is related to sleep since melatonin is synthesized during the night. It's an antioxidant with positive meaning to the skin - it protects our skin from free radicals. Don't mess melatonin and melanin - they are not the same substance. Acetyl Glutamine is supposed to moisturize the skin. Sodium PCA stands for Sodium Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid, and it's a humectant. It leaves a hydrating film on your skin that prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL). Sodium PCA naturally occurs in the skin. Oleic Acid or Omega-9 is a fatty acid, it can be derived from olive oil, but also marula or avocado oil. It's an emollient with emulsifying properties. It's good for dry skin, while oily skin might not be a fan of it. Serine is an amino acid, it can have moisturizing properties. Glycine is an amino acid, it's a moisturizer that promotes wound healing. Ceramide NP or Ceramide 3 is an ingredient that we want to see in our products. Ceramides naturally occur in human skin, and they have a dominant role. You can find them in the lipid barrier of the skin along with cholesterol and fatty acids. Ceramide is like a cement of the skin. It makes sure that your skin won't get dehydrated.
How does Wellage Real HA Hydrate One Day Kit work?
Wellage kits are cult K-beauty items, in 2019 and 2020 the popularity of these kits were enormous. I had a chance thanks to Jolse to test the Wellage Real HA Hydrate One Day Kit. First of all, we have to start with technologies Wellage used. Wellage is a child of a company called Hugel - this brand is huge in aesthetic cosmetology/medicine, and I have to admit I heard more about it than about Wellage due to my background - when you're an esthetician studying aesthetic cosmetology, you hear about lip fillers, botox, brow pigmentation etc all the time. All Wellage kits are based on HuG: HA - a Hyaluronic Acid that went through 3 rounds of refinement process to finally end up in a powder form. This 'technology' is based on Hugel's research on HA. The whole formula is supposed to have 900,000ppm HA. The main star is a blue complex made out of Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract and Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract. Why is it called a blue complex? Because the plants used to create this complex give it a colour. As I said, this might not be the most eco solution you'll find on market, but the whole ideal with this kit is clever. I've started to use Aklief - a 4th gen retinoid treatment which is supposed to work great with sensitive skin, but on the other hand, getting used to retinol especially such a powerful cousin of retinol as Aklief is not that easy. My skin was burning and it was forever dehydrated. Somehow, the best solution for dehydration turned out to be... Wellage Real HA Hydrate One Day Kit! I wasn't sure how is it going to work since the formula has a blue colour, and my experience with Hyaluronic Acid is not the best. Many people believe that Hyaluronic Acid is this good, safe ingredient that everyone will love. WRONG! I wrote that before in Phykology review, that Hyaluronic Acid comes in different molecular weights (or sizes, if it makes it easier to understand), the higher the weight (size) is, the HA is less effective since it can't get through the surface of the skin and if it can't get through this barrier - it works as a moisturizing film on the outer layer of the skin. Wellage works on both the inner and outer layers of the skin. But what if the size of the HA molecule is too small - then it can penetrate the skin easily, but it also has some issues - it can irritate your skin easier.
The use of this kit is easy - you take one HA ball and one blue complex, mix it together and add it onto your skin. One complex + ball is enough for me to cover my face, neck or even shoulders. The hydration is visible at the moment of application - not only you can feel like the skin is less tight and dry, but it has a nice dewy glow. It didn't irritate my skin and the difference on the skin after one use vs HA ampoule is huge - the effects are way better than with regular HA ampoules. The amount of amino acids is surprising, there are no artificial colourants or scents which I think is a good choice - as you can see you can create blue liquid without using artificial pigment. Still, I recommend doing a patch test of this product since not every skin reacts well to natural extracts. One set is enough for 10 uses. I do not use this kit on daily basis, only when I feel like my skin needs extra treatment to balance the level of moisture and soothing.
OTHER VERSIONS OF ONE DAY KITS
Wellage released other sets as well, I want to introduce you to them.
Wellage Real Vitamin Toning One Day Kit
Purified Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Panthenol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Ceramide NP, Adenosine, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sucrose Laurate, Menadione, Propanediol, Lysolecithin, Glutathione, Disodium EDTA, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Glycine, Biotin, Pyridoxine, Folic Acid, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Benzyl Glycol, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Sodium Hyaluronate, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Threonine, Proline, Valine, Isoleucine, Cyanocobalamin, Histidine, Methionine, Cysteine, Ceramide NP, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceramide NS, Thiamine HCL, Beta-Carotene, Linoleic Acid, Riboflavin, Inositol, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Ceramide AP, Ceramide AS, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Ceramide EOP
Purified Water is an ingredient that you can find in almost every product. Its purpose in products is easy - it's a solvent. Glycerin is one of the most popular humectants in skincare. There's a large number of myths around glycerin like it can clog your skin. It doesn't clog your pores, but too much glycerin can make a sticky layer on the epidermis and even make your skin dryer than before due to TEWL (Transepidermal Water Loss). Still, it's an ingredient that we want to see in formulas. Dipropylene Glycol is a solvent. It feels like 1,2-Hexanediol is everywhere, and it's not a surprise. Even if it's a solvent, it's also a moisturizer. Niacinamide is a miracle ingredient. It does lots of great work. Do you have problems with dark spots? Try Niacinamide! Acne? Niacinamide will be an ideal pick for you too! Maybe you've got issues with the skin barrier? Solve it with Niacinamide! Wrinkles? You might want to try Niacinamide as well. Sensitive skin might find Niacinamide a bit problematic when it's mixed with Vitamin C or used in the same routine as Vitamin C. I can't deny Niacinamide is a skincare treasure! Butylene Glycol is a moisturizer and solvent, but it's also alcohol. You see, not every alcohol in skincare is terrible. Some of them have positive effects on your skin - just like Butylene Glycol, which is a popular substance even in eco/green cosmetic products. Hydrogenated Lecithin is lecithin after surgery - it works as an emollient, but it is also used to encapsulate the active substance in liposomes (since they are supposed to help the active substance penetrate the skin deeper). Panthenol is nothing else than Pro-vitamin B5, a soothing moisturizer with positive meaning to the skin barrier. It speeds up the healing process. Cetearyl Alcohol even if it sounds a bit scary, it's good alcohol. It's an oil-soluble fatty alcohol. It's a superb emollient and emulsifier. Glyceryl Stearate is an ester of Glycerin and Stearic Acid. It's an emollient and emulsifier, and you can find it in oil in water formulas. It's a superb ingredient, but in some solutions, Glyceryl Stearate is problematic for me since it feels like it clogs my skin, but just because I'm not a fan of it, it doesn't mean your skin won't like it. Every skin is different. Ceramide NP or Ceramide 3 is an ingredient that we want to see in our products. Ceramides naturally occur in human skin, and they have a dominant role. You can find them in the lipid barrier of the skin along with cholesterol and fatty acids. Ceramide is like a cement of the skin. It makes sure that your skin won't get dehydrated. Adenosine is another elegant ingredient. It speeds up the healing process and repairs the skin barrier. It's ideal for inflamed skin, and it might have a positive effect on skin elasticity. Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate is an emulsifier. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient. It's a combination of coconut oil and glycerin that makes mild, gentle and delicate emollients. It thickens the formula, but it also makes skin feel smooth in touch. Tocopheryl Acetate is a form of Vitamin E. It's an antioxidant with some moisturizing properties. It protects your skin from free radical damage. It supports UVB protection, but Vitamin E in the form of Tocopheryl Acetate is not as helpful as Tocopherol.
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate aka SAP is a stable form of Vitamin C which I love, it doesn't need low pH, it works with higher values than pH 3. Neogen Real Vita C serum has based on this ingredient. This antioxidant helps me a lot with pigmentation - especially if you add niacinamide and use them both at the same time, even if this mix is not the best for sensitive skin. This form might also help with acne in small concentrations. Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate is an emulsifier, ideal for sensitive skin. Menadione or vitamin K3, it's a fat-soluble vitamin. It is not as well known in skincare as vitamin C or vitamin E. It can have some positive effects on the skin like helping with dark circles or helping with irritation, but data on this ingredient is not as enormous as on Vitamin C. Propanediol is a solvent with moisturizing properties. Similar to Cyclohexasiloxane, Propylene Glycol is an ingredient that some people try to avoid. You're most likely to see Propanediol instead of Propylene Glycol in an organic skincare product, and the reason for this change is simple. Ecocert recommends it. Glutathione is an antioxidant with rising popularity. This ingredient is very popular in countries like the Philippines as a skin whitening substance. You can use it on the skin, but you can find some clinics that offer oral treatments or injections. I would recommend staying away from injections (not only Glutathione injections) and be careful with supplements/oral treatments. Glutathione should help you with pigmentation and melasma. I think you can find better ingredients and treatments than Glutathione ones to brighten the pigmentation. Disodium EDTA is a synthetic stabilizer and preservative. It helps with the viscosity of the product. Stearic Acid is an emollient that you can love or hate. The problem is that not every skin likes it - mine usually breaks out when you show it Stearic Acid. Tocopherol or Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant. It's a water-soluble ingredient. Some people think it's a natural preservative, but Tocopherol itself in formulas is not the best to preserve the product. It boosts UVB protection, and if you add Vitamin C - you'll get better effects of both vitamins. Glycine is an amino acid, it's a moisturizer that promotes wound healing.
Biotin is a water-soluble ingredient also known as Vitamin B7 or Vitamin H. It's an ingredient that reminds us of hair. Biotin as a supplement is recommended for hair care. Both oral and topical use of biotin can help with strengthening the nails and hair. It should have positive effects on the skin too. Pyridoxine or vitamin B6 is supposed to help with the sebum amount. Folic Acid or vitamin B9 is an ingredient that I know more about as a supplement since we recommend the use of folic acid during the pregnancy or even before you start planning pregnancy. It's a source of antioxidants, but it can help strengthen the skin barrier. Serine is an amino acid, it can have moisturizing properties.
Glutamic Acid is another amino acid on our list. It helps to balance the pH of the skin, but it also works as a humectant.
Aspartic Acid is an amino acid, it has a positive effect on the moisture of the skin. Leucine is an amino acid, so it shouldn't surprise us that it can help with the hydration of the skin. Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans are supposed to moisture your skin. Sodium Hyaluronate is a salt form of a popular Natural Moisturizing Factor - Hyaluronic Acid. Lysine is an amino acid. Arginine is an amino acid, a moisturizer with antioxidant properties. I skipped a huge part of amino acids since the next ingredient can be interesting. Cyanocobalamin or vitamin B12 is not so popular in skincare, we all associate this vitamin with the one vitamin that vegans and vegetarians have problems with. Vitamin B12 like all vitamins have an important role in our bodies, it helps us function. During my med school, I was told to avoid B12 in skincare if you have acne, but for mature skin, this vitamin can make it look better. Histidine is an amino acid with soothing and moisturizing properties. It can be helpful with Candida infection. Cysteine is an amino acid that naturally occurs in our bodies. It's a humectant and antioxidant popular in hair care products. It protects from the negative effects of UV radiation on our skin and helps with inflammation. Ceramide NP or Ceramide 3 is an ingredient that we want to see in our products. Ceramides naturally occur in human skin, and they have a dominant role. You can find them in the lipid barrier of the skin along with cholesterol and fatty acids. Ceramide is like a cement of the skin. It makes sure that your skin won't get dehydrated. Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer as the name says is related to Sodium Hyaluronate. It's a strong water-binding moisturizer, it hydrates your skin and prevents TEWL. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is a low weight humectant. It's a form of natural moisturizing factor that occurs in our skin - Hyaluronic Acid. The smaller the molecule is, the better it works. Ethylhexylglycerin is a preservative. It keeps products fresh. Some people call Inositol a Vitamin B8, but it's just one of the compounds which you can find in Vitamin B8. It's a moisturizer, but it can also help with dark spots or skin elasticity problems. Cholesterol is an ingredient that we associate with health. We talk a lot about good and bad cholesterol, but do you know that cholesterol has a vast meaning for your skin? It's a lipid that you can find in the skin barrier. It makes the skin barrier stronger and prevents your skin from irritation and dehydration. In a product, it's an emollient. Hyaluronic Acid is an ingredient that everyone knows, and lately, European brands seem to be obsessed with it. Hyaluronic Acid is an ingredient that naturally occurs in our skin, and people usually think it's a wonderful moisturizer - the answer to dry skin. We have to remember that HA in skincare comes in a few different forms - a low molecule or high molecule, the smaller the molecule is, the easier is the penetration of the product. Usually, low molecule HA costs more, and you can barely even see the product with HA and information on the molecular weight of the Hyaluronic Acid. Some people might get reactions to HA - my skin gets dehydrated when I use HA serums, sometimes I have to deal with redness or even acne after using HA serums, but acne, redness, skin sensitivity, and other reactions to the skin are personal. One product can work for you, but it won't work for your friend - same with ingredients. Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate is nothing else than another version of... If you thought about Hyaluronic Acid then you're right! It's another humectant in this formula.
I swear, getting all the ingredients in Wellage Real Vitamin Toning One Day Kit was a bit challenging so you can't find here ingredients one by one. This set is supposed to brighten your skin and help with wrinkles. The company went for Ceramide Aurora Pearl - Ceramide NP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NS, Ceramide AS and Ceramide AP in this product should give you a dewy glow and healthy barrier. Wellage use patented HA-Aminosome to add to your skin even 12 layers of moisture. Similar to hydrating kit, Real Vitamin Toning One Day Kit contains 900.000ppm HA and 500 ppm Sea Buckthorn Fruit Extract. Nowadays it's more trendy to use Sea Buckthorn than Vitamin C as a source of Vitamin C, but this formula contains SAP (a form of vitamin C) as well. Wellage packed this product with vitamins, their derivatives and glutathione, I would also like to notice the enormous amount of amino acids. It's a true vitamin bomb that I wish I could use in future if I'll decide to open my own esthetician practice - that's a product which I would totally use before a party or any important event.
Wellage Real HA Cica Calming One Day Kit
Sodium Hyaluronate, Algin, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Madecassoside (7,400 ppm), Asiaticoside (1,600 ppm), Purified Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Madecassoside (6,000 ppb), Asiaticoside (1,500 ppb), Centella asiatica Leaf Extract (2,500 ppb) C12-14 Pareth-12, Inositol, Trehalose, C12-14 Pareth-7, Centella asiatica Extract (1,049 ppm) Sodium Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Adenosine, Coptis chinensis Root Extract, Glycerin, Disodium EDTA, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Agrimonia eupatoria Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamaecyparis obtusa Leaf Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Silybum marianum Seed Extract, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Perilla frutescens Leaf Extract, Broussonetia kazinoki Root Extract, Propolis Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Cimicifuga dahurica Root Extract, White Willow Bark Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Beta-Glucan, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract
Sodium Hyaluronate is a salt form of a popular Natural Moisturizing Factor - Hyaluronic Acid. Madecassoside is an active compound of K-beauty famous Centella Asiatica. It is not a surprise why Madecassoside, as well as Gotu Kola, are so common in skincare - they have wound healing properties. It boosts the healing process which makes them ideal for acne-prone, sensitive or inflamed skin. Madecassoside is an antioxidant that you have to try! Asiaticoside has its roots in Centella Asiatica, it's one of the triterpenoid saponins. It supports wound healing. Purified Water is an ingredient that you can find in almost every product. Its purpose in products is easy - it's a solvent. Dipropylene Glycol is a solvent. Propanediol is a solvent with moisturizing properties. Similar to Cyclohexasiloxane, Propylene Glycol is an ingredient that some people try to avoid. You're most likely to see Propanediol instead of Propylene Glycol in an organic skincare product, and the reason for this change is simple. Ecocert recommends it. Niacinamide is a miracle ingredient. It does lots of great work. Do you have problems with dark spots? Try Niacinamide! Acne? Niacinamide will be an ideal pick for you too! Maybe you've got issues with the skin barrier? Solve it with Niacinamide! Wrinkles? You might want to try Niacinamide as well. Sensitive skin might find Niacinamide a bit problematic when it's mixed with Vitamin C or used in the same routine as Vitamin C. I can't deny Niacinamide is a skincare treasure! Butylene Glycol is a moisturizer and solvent, but it's also alcohol. You see, not every alcohol in skincare is terrible. Some of them have positive effects on your skin - just like Butylene Glycol, which is a popular substance even in eco/green cosmetic products. Pentylene Glycol is a humectant with antimicrobial properties. It feels like 1,2-Hexanediol is everywhere, and it's not a surprise. Even if it's a solvent, it's also a moisturizer. C12-14 Pareth-12 is an emulsifier and surfactant, it makes a weak foam. Some people call Inositol a Vitamin B8, but it's just one of the compounds which you can find in Vitamin B8. It's a moisturizer, but it can also help with dark spots or skin elasticity problems. Trehalose is sugar and another moisturizer in this formula. Centella Asiatica Extract is an ingredient that stays in the skincare trend. Lots of ingredients used in skincare have a long history of use in medicine. This ingredient isn't different because Centella is a part of Ayurveda, a traditional (or if you prefer - alternative) medicine used by people for ages. Nowadays we associate it with India. Centella is a herb primarily applied in skincare for its healing properties. It speeds up the healing process, and that's why acne-prone skin loves it. If you're pregnant or you plan pregnancy, then try to find body care products with Centella Asiatica because it can have a valuable meaning on skin elasticity as well as stretch marks. Sodium Citrate regulates pH, we call substances like this a buffer. Ethylhexylglycerin is a preservative. It keeps products fresh. Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) - a chemical exfoliant. It's derived from fruits like lemon. It's a weak acid, and usually, weaker AHA acids act like moisturizers. In this case, Citric Acid helps with the pH level of the formula. Adenosine is another elegant ingredient. It speeds up the healing process and repairs the skin barrier. It's ideal for inflamed skin, and it might have a positive effect on skin elasticity.
Glycerin is one of the most popular humectants in skincare. There's a large number of myths around glycerin like it can clog your skin. It doesn't clog your pores, but too much glycerin can make a sticky layer on the epidermis and even make your skin dryer than before due to TEWL (Transepidermal Water Loss). Still, it's an ingredient that we want to see in formulas. Disodium EDTA is a synthetic stabilizer and preservative. It helps with the viscosity of the product. You probably know Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract as Neem. It's a plant typical for India, Sri Lanka or Pakistan. Neem comes from Ayurveda, and it's told to have antiseptic, antibacterial and antifungal properties. Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Flower Extract is a flower extract of a plant typical for India, Sri Lanka or Pakistan. Neem comes from Ayurveda, and in this case, it's a pigment. Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract is an ingredient that sounds a bit off. Have you ever tried Licorice candy? It was one of the worst nightmares from my childhood, but after many years I can't imagine my life without Licorice, but in skincare. Since I was taught British English, I usually go with the word Liquorice and in this version, it sounds like a great name for rice alcohol. It's a source of flavonoids, Galabridin and Glycyrrhizin. Liquorice is a herb with a long tradition of use in herbal medicine. People believe Liquorice has antibacterial, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract in skincare can help you with pigmentation, and that's why I started to love Licorice. Is there anything better than the brightening effect? Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract is an antioxidant with enormous popularity and use. You can use it as a moisturizer for both dry and oily skin or as an acne treatment due to its antibacterial properties. Maybe you fight with wrinkles, and you need support? It's an antioxidant, and it can repair your skin after the damage made by UV light (since UVA is helping your skin in aging) and free radicals. Even sensitive skin is a fan of this soothing humectant. Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract or Ivy Gourd is a natural pigment. Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract is a potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory ingredient. Scutellaria Baicalensis - we know this herb from Traditional Chinese Medicine. Skullcap Root Extract is an antioxidant with anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. It can brighten your skin a bit. Scutellaria hides under the name Huang Qin and it helps with inflammation and allergy. Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract is a source of many amino acids, enzymes, vitamins, and minerals. It's an emollient, good for irritated and sensitive skin. I guess two years ago Propolis Extract was super popular in skincare. People use Propolis for thousands of years, it has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. In my case, Propolis helps me with acne, but Propolis ampoules are good if you want to get the honey skin look. If you're allergic to bees then I recommend you avoid this ingredient but if bees are not a problem for you - it's an ingredient that can change your skincare game. Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract aka Holy Basil is a source of eugenol, linalool, rosmarinic acid, oleanolic acid, ursolic acid, rosmarinic acid and more. It's another ingredient used in traditional medicine. In skincare products, Holy Basil has anti-inflammatory effects. White Willow Bark Extract is an anti-inflammatory relative of Salicylic Acid aka BHA. White willow is a source of salicin, catechins and tannins. Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract is an astringent ingredient derived from Rosemary. It has antibacterial and antifungal properties, it can be soothing but if you're allergic to rosemary or had bad reactions to essential oils, this ingredient can be irritating. Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract is an extract form of german chamomile. This plant is popular in herbal medicine and we treat it as a soothing and anti-inflammatory ingredient. It's a source of α-bisabolol (antibacterial and soothing properties), and chamazulene (which can influence histamine synthesis. It has soothing and anti-inflammatory properties. It gives a blue colour to the formula). Beta-Glucan is derived from yeast, mushroom (like Chaga or shiitake), seaweed or cereals (oat, wheat, barley). I don't know why, but Beta-Glucan to me smells like wine. Beta-glucan is a stunning humectant with soothing properties. It's great for sensitive skin. Turmeric in products for acne skin is not a surprise for me, but what does Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract do in other products? Turmeric has wide use in traditional medicine - not only Ayurveda but Chinese Traditional Medicine. It's an antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties, that's why it works so good on acne. It might help with pigmentation, but if you have post-acne inflammation, then using soothing ingredients and substances that speed up wound healing helps with the redness left after acne.Algae in beauty exist in many different forms. Corallina Officinalis Extract is an antioxidant and colourant.
Wellage Real HA Cica Calming One Day Kit is probably the most popular version of Wellage sets. This set contains 9,000 ppm Cica, and the technology we have to focus on the most here is Cica Green Complex. Just like in hydrating set - we had a blue complex, here is a green complex. Cica Green Complex contains Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract and Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract. This calming set is full of moisture and like all Wellage sets, it can help with getting a dewy look. It contains Rosemary Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Green Tea Extract, Licorice Root Extract and Matricaria Flower Extract. Even if this set is recommended for skin that needs calming composition, I would recommend doing a patch test before you use this solution on sensitive skin.
WELLAGE Real HA Bio Lift One Day Kit
1) WELLAGE Real HA Bio Lift CapsuleSodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Algin, Ethylhexyl Olivate
Sodium Hyaluronate is a salt form of a popular Natural Moisturizing Factor - Hyaluronic Acid. Hydrolyzed Collagen is a smaller version of collagen. In general, collagen works as a film ingredient, because its molecules are too big to get through the skin layers, that's why we use Vitamin C & other ingredients to boost collagen production. Both - regular & hydrolyzed versions are great moisturizers.
2) WELLAGE Real HA Bio Lift SolutionPurified Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, 1,2-Hexanediol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Collagen Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract, Sunflower Seed Oil, Lupinus Albus Seed Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide, Choleth-24, Sodium Polyacrylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tromethamine, Adenosine, Dextrin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sucrose Laurate, Arginine, Glycine, Histidine, Serine, Lysolecithin, Propanediol, Tocopherol, Sorbitan Laurate, Benzyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Esters, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77480 (CI 77480)
Purified Water is an ingredient that you can find in almost every product. Its purpose in products is easy - it's a solvent. Glycerin is one of the most popular humectants in skincare. There's a large number of myths around glycerin like it can clog your skin. It doesn't clog your pores, but too much glycerin can make a sticky layer on the epidermis and even make your skin dryer than before due to TEWL (Transepidermal Water Loss). Still, it's an ingredient that we want to see in formulas. Butylene Glycol is a moisturizer and solvent, but it's also alcohol. You see, not every alcohol in skincare is terrible. Some of them have positive effects on your skin - just like Butylene Glycol, which is a popular substance even in eco/green cosmetic products. Glycereth-26 is an ingredient related to Glycerin. It's an emollient with moisturizing properties. It feels like 1,2-Hexanediol is everywhere, and it's not a surprise. Even if it's a solvent, it's also a moisturizer. Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract has moisturizing properties. Saccharum Officinarum is used to produce sugar and this species is typical for New Guinea. It has other properties which you might like, I know Sugar Cane mostly as a brightening ingredient. Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract is an extract derived from cocoa's seeds and bark. It can be moisturizing. Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil is an oil that you know from your kitchen. It's an emollient and a source of Vitamin E, linoleic acid and oleic acid. Even acne-prone skin can use it. Sodium Hyaluronate is a salt form of a popular Natural Moisturizing Factor - Hyaluronic Acid. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is a low weight humectant. It's a form of natural moisturizing factor that occurs in our skin - Hyaluronic Acid. The smaller the molecule is, the better it works. Hyaluronic Acid is an ingredient that everyone knows, and lately, European brands seem to be obsessed with it. Hyaluronic Acid is an ingredient that naturally occurs in our skin, and people usually think it's a wonderful moisturizer - the answer to dry skin. We have to remember that HA in skincare comes in a few different forms - a low molecule or high molecule, the smaller the molecule is, the easier is the penetration of the product. Usually, low molecule HA costs more, and you can barely even see the product with HA and information on the molecular weight of the Hyaluronic Acid. Some people might get reactions to HA - my skin gets dehydrated when I use HA serums, sometimes I have to deal with redness or even acne after using HA serums, but acne, redness, skin sensitivity, and other reactions to the skin are personal. One product can work for you, but it won't work for your friend - same with ingredients. Niacinamide is a miracle ingredient. It does lots of great work. Do you have problems with dark spots? Try Niacinamide! Acne? Niacinamide will be an ideal pick for you too! Maybe you've got issues with the skin barrier? Solve it with Niacinamide! Wrinkles? You might want to try Niacinamide as well. Sensitive skin might find Niacinamide a bit problematic when it's mixed with Vitamin C or used in the same routine as Vitamin C. I can't deny Niacinamide is a skincare treasure! Ethylhexylglycerin is a preservative. It keeps products fresh. Tromethamine helps with the pH, to make sure your product has an ideal pH. Adenosine is another elegant ingredient. It speeds up the healing process and repairs the skin barrier. It's ideal for inflamed skin, and it might have a positive effect on skin elasticity. Dextrin is an ingredient that we usually associate with moisture. Hydrogenated Lecithin is lecithin after surgery - it works as an emollient, but it is also used to encapsulate the active substance in liposomes (since they are supposed to help the active substance penetrate the skin deeper). Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient. It's a combination of coconut oil and glycerin that makes mild, gentle and delicate emollients. It thickens the formula, but it also makes skin feel smooth in touch. Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate is an emulsifier, ideal for sensitive skin. Arginine is an amino acid, a moisturizer with antioxidant properties. Glycine is an amino acid, it's a moisturizer that promotes wound healing. Histidine is an amino acid with soothing and moisturizing properties. It can be helpful with Candida infection. Serine is an amino acid, it can have moisturizing properties. Propanediol is a solvent with moisturizing properties. Similar to Cyclohexasiloxane, Propylene Glycol is an ingredient that some people try to avoid. You're most likely to see Propanediol instead of Propylene Glycol in an organic skincare product, and the reason for this change is simple. Ecocert recommends it. Tocopherol or Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant. It's a water-soluble ingredient. Some people think it's a natural preservative, but Tocopherol itself in formulas is not the best to preserve the product. It boosts UVB protection, and if you add Vitamin C - you'll get better effects of both vitamins. Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans are supposed to moisture your skin. Hydroxyethylcellulose is a thickener. Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Esters or Calmosensine. It's a lipopeptide with anti-wrinkle properties. It's an alternative for botox and other treatments that help your muscles relax. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 is probably one of the most amusing ingredients in this product. You might know it as Syn-Coll, a patented synthetic tripeptide. It's an ingredient that helps with ageing, it doesn't only protect collagen from degradation, but it boosts collagen production. Products contain up to 3% of Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, and the difference in skin texture is visible after four weeks. Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer as the name says is related to Sodium Hyaluronate. It's a strong water-binding moisturizer, it hydrates your skin and prevents TEWL. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 or Pal-GHK which is similar to Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 is a part of a peptide complex called Matrixyl 3000. It's an anti-aging ingredient. Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate is nothing else than another version of... If you thought about Hyaluronic Acid then you're right! It's another humectant in this formula. Xanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer which you can find in food and skincare. Carbomer is a thickener and stabilizer. You can often see it in gel formulas. Disodium EDTA is a synthetic stabilizer and preservative. It helps with the viscosity of the product. Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that we shouldn't be afraid of. There are strict norms for this substance in our beauty products.
This set is not that popular, but it feels so fancy since Wellage used 270,000ppm collagen and 24k-gold to nourish and boost your skin. It's another set that I would use on clients as an esthetician since let's be honest we all love fancy and nourishing things, especially before important events. Wellage packed this product with peptides: Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5. WELLAGE Real HA Bio Lift One Day Kit has ingredients full of fatty acids, so I feel like mature skin will enjoy this set more.
Wellage Real HA Hydrate One Day Kit - price & where to buy it?
I got my set from Jolse, during the winter offer Jolse sold this set for $10, nowadays WELLAGE Real Hyaluronic One Day Kit costs $32,30 (regular price - $38). I recommend you checking Jolse every day since they have amazing offers each day. You can also find it on Jolse WELLAGE Real Cica Clear One Day Kit and WELLAGE Real Gold Collagen One Day Kit. An interesting option is WELLAGE Hyper Toning Capsule Program which is a bit more expensive. The single kit (1 ampoule and 1 HA ball) is available on Jolse as well, it's a good way if you plan to try it first before buying a full set. This option costs $5,95 ($7 in regular price), so I would recommend buying the full set since you get enough product for 10 uses while a single set is enough for just one use.
Wellage is still a bit unknown brand outside Korea, but I won't be surprised if I'll see Wellage sold in Europe for professional use just like CellFusion C. Do you know Wellage? What's your favourite Wellage product?
*** This post was made in a collaboration with Jolse even though it still shows my personal opinion on the topic and product.***
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