High[ly] moisturizing. Suitable for acne prone skin. Plump skin. Calms from summer heat. Suitable for sensitive skin.
– Papa Recipe
I’ve been looking more into Papas Recipe products lately, especially since I’ve previously enjoyed their face masks so much. I recently took a chance on their eggplant ampoule. Eggplant is growing in skincare popularity for its anti-acne effects, and considering the simple, inoffensive ingredient list, I thought to give this ampoule a try. The product is a thin, clear liquid, easily spread and absorbed into the skin, leaving behind a slight cooling sensation. Overall, application is a simple, pleasant process.
Ingredient Pros and Cons
Ingredients: Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Propanediol, Glycerin, Water, Hydroxyethyl Urea, 1,2-Hexanediol, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, C12-14 Pareth-12, Betaine, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Dimethyl Sulfone, Cellulose Gum, Betula Alba Juice, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Trehalose, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Beta-Glucan, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxycinnamic Acid, Rutin
Significant Pros
- Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract (anti-acne, anti-oxidant)
- Propanediol (moisturizing)
- Glycerin (moisturizing)
- Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract (moisturizing, anti-aging)
- Centella Asiatica Extract (calming)
- Houttuynia Cordata Extract (anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-bacterial)
Significant Cons
- nothing of note
The Takeaway
Though relatively inexpensive ($17) and easily applied, this eggplant ampoule unfortunately disappointed me . . . Though I don’t think this product broke me out, it definitely did not prevent acne, I’ll tell you that, lol.
Whether you suffer from severe, light, or occasional hormonal acne, I can’t recommend this product. Feels nice, but pretty ineffective overall.
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