[ AXIS-Y ] Artichoke Intensive Skin Barrier Ampoule 30ml

RECOMMENDED FOR: Dehydrated-oily skin with disrupted oil-water balance, acne-prone skin, sensitive skin with a weakened barrier that is shiny outside but tight inside

PERFECT FOR: When inner tightness comes from disrupted oil-water balance, and you want a light, fragrance-free barrier-calming ampoule

AM: After toner, drop 2-3 drops over your face with the dropper, spread gently from the inside to the outside, then cup your palms over skin to absorb.

PM: Use the same way in the evening as in the morning; suitable for daily use with no morning/evening distinction.

A clear, concentrated watery ampoule that absorbs like water with no stickiness or oiliness. Fragrance-free with no fragrance ingredient listed.

Artichoke Leaf Extract (10,000ppm), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Licorice Root Extract, Okra Fruit Extract, Kelp Extract, Burdock Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Beta-Glucan, Adenosine

- Artichoke Leaf Extract (10,000ppm): antioxidant-rich, it tidies the look of enlarged pores and helps block moisture loss through the barrier
- Centella & Aloe Vera Leaf Water: calm skin flushed by climate changes and outside irritation and replenish cooling moisture
- Okra, Kelp & Sodium Hyaluronate: plant mucilage forms a protective film to ease inner dryness

10,000ppm Artichoke Leaf Extract with 6 Calming Botanicals, a Fragrance-Free Barrier Hydration Ampoule

AXIS-Y's Artichoke Intensive Skin Barrier Ampoule. The antioxidants in 10,000ppm artichoke leaf extract tidy the look of enlarged pores and help block moisture loss, while centella and aloe vera leaf water calm flushed skin. Plant mucilage from okra and kelp forms a protective film to ease inner dryness. A fragrance-free ampoule.

A clear, watery ampoule in a dropper glass bottle, AXIS-Y's flagship barrier-care ampoule.

PICK NO.3 RATING
SENSITIVITY: 5/5

WHY WE PICKED IT: A clearly stated 10,000ppm artichoke content, plus a simple, gentle formula of centella, aloe, and other calming botanicals with no alcohol or fragrance, made this an easy pick.

CLINICAL RESULTS: Made by Eastner Life Science (Korea) and marketed by Asia Master Trade Co., Ltd., with a 36-month shelf life before opening and 12 months after opening. No clinical figures are published on the brand product page.

SAFETY NOTES: Consult a doctor if red spots, swelling, or itching occur at the application site during or after use due to direct sunlight. Take care to keep it out of the eyes and avoid broken skin. Store out of children's reach and away from direct sunlight.

GLOBAL SALES: The flagship barrier-care ampoule on AXIS-Y's official store (an official cumulative sales figure could not be verified).

AWARDS: Not disclosed.

PICKER'S COMMENT: "Reviewers describe it as not heavy yet fixing inner tightness right away, and say it feels like it firms up the barrier without oiliness even on acne-prone skin."

USAGE DURATION: Roughly 1-1.5 months' worth at 30ml with twice-daily use (36 months before opening, 12 months after opening).

Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycerin, Betaine, Propanediol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Hieracium Umbellatum Extract, Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Leaf Extract (10,000ppm), Sorbitol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Linum Usitatissimum (Flaxseed) Extract, Abelmoschus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Hibiscus Mutabilis Flower Extract, Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract, Rheum Undulatum Root Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Dimethyl Sulfone, Chlorphenesin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglutamic Acid, Beta-Glucan, Arginine, Allantoin, Adenosine (30ml (1.01 fl. oz.) dropper glass bottle)

Q. Is it fragrance-free?
A. Yes, no fragrance ingredient appears in the full ingredient list.

Q. Can acne-prone skin use it?
A. Reviewers say it feels non-oily and firms up the barrier. Note that no separate non-comedogenic test result is published.

Q. How much artichoke does it contain?
A. It contains 10,000ppm (1%) artichoke leaf extract.

Q. How often should I use it?
A. Use 2-3 drops morning and evening; a 30ml bottle lasts roughly 1-1.5 months.

Q. Who is this best for?
A. Dehydrated-oily skin, acne-prone skin, sensitive skin with inner tightness

Q. Is there anyone who should skip this one?
A. If you want rich nourishment, note this is a light watery ampoule; pairing it with a cream is recommended.