[ irecipe ] Aqua Phytoplex Cream in Gel 100ml

RECOMMENDED FOR: All skin types (dehydrated-oily skin wanting light, non-sticky hydration, sensitive skin needing heat calming)

PERFECT FOR: When skin is flushed and tired from heat, and you want a gel cream verified by both Hwahae and Glowpick awards

AM: After toner or mist, apply an appropriate amount along your skin texture and pat gently to absorb. Can be applied thickly in the evening as a soothing hydration pack.

PM: No morning/evening distinction - apply the same way in your evening routine as described for morning, or thicker as a soothing hydration pack.

A translucent gel cream combining soothing-gel freshness with cream-like hydration. Applies thin and moist as if hydration is bursting, absorbing with no residue. Free from synthetic fragrance, with a subtle herbal scent from natural rosemary leaf oil.

Aqua Phytoplex (Canola, Sunflower Seed, Meadowfoam Seed, Argan Kernel Oil Micellised Complex), 8-Type Hyaluronic Acid Complex, Plant-Based Squalane, Aloe Vera Leaf Extract & Allantoin, Rosemary Leaf Oil

- Aqua Phytoplex: fine particles 1/400 the size of pores deliver hydration and nourishment deep into skin with no film left on the surface
- 8-Type Hyaluronic Acid: hyaluronic acid at varying molecular weights forms multi-angle hydration layering; plant-based squalane forms a skin-friendly protective film to prevent moisture loss
- Aloe Vera Leaf Extract & Allantoin: deliver a cooling calm to skin flushed and tired from outside irritation and heat

A 0.00% Irritation Score, Hwahae Award No.1 & Glowpick Award-Winning Gel Cream

irecipe's Aqua Phytoplex Cream in Gel. Aqua Phytoplex, at 1/400 the size of pores, delivers hydration deep into skin with no film, while 8-type hyaluronic acid forms multi-angle hydration layering. Aloe vera and allantoin deliver a cooling calm to skin flushed by heat.

A translucent gel cream combining the freshness of a soothing gel with the hydration of a cream, winning No.1 in the hydrating gel category at the 2024 (H1) Hwahae Efficacy Awards and an award in the calming cream category at the Glowpick Awards.

PICK NO.3 RATING
SENSITIVITY: 4/5

WHY WE PICKED IT: The genuinely verified 0.00% irritation score, combined with the dual award-winning track record from Hwahae and Glowpick, made this an easy pick.

CLINICAL RESULTS: Completed human low-irritancy testing (0.00 irritation score), French EVE VEGAN certified, 8-Free formula (no parabens, sulfates, silicones, phenoxyethanol, mineral oil, GMOs, and more).

SAFETY NOTES: Consult a doctor if red spots, swelling, or itching occur after use. Avoid applying to broken skin, and store in a cool place away from direct sunlight. A patch test is recommended if sensitive to natural essential oils.

GLOBAL SALES: Ranked No.1 in the hydrating gel category on Hwahae, with 1,100+ cumulative reviews (official total sales figures not disclosed).

AWARDS: Won No.1 in the hydrating gel category (skincare) at the 2024 (H1) Hwahae Efficacy Awards, and an award in the calming cream category at the Glowpick Awards.

PICKER'S COMMENT: "Many reviewers report a fresh, non-sticky, cooling hydration, gentle calming of trouble with no irritation, and great value at a generous 100ml size."

USAGE DURATION: Not disclosed (no official period stated by the brand).

Water, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Squalane, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Propanediol, Rosemary Leaf Oil, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Sodium Hyaluronate, Benzyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Canola Oil, Sunflower Seed Oil, Meadowfoam Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Tocopherol, Hyaluronic Acid, Raspberry Ketone, Limonene, Linalool (100ml (3.38 fl. oz.))

Q. Is the irritation score really 0.00%?
A. Yes, it recorded a 0.00 irritation score in human low-irritancy testing.

Q. Are the award wins real?
A. Yes, it won No.1 in the hydrating gel category at the 2024 (H1) Hwahae Efficacy Awards, and an award in the calming cream category at the Glowpick Awards.

Q. Is it vegan certified?
A. Yes, it's French EVE VEGAN certified.

Q. Is it a large size?
A. Yes, it comes in a generous 100ml size.

Q. Who is this best for?
A. All skin types, dehydrated-oily skin, sensitive skin needing heat calming

Q. Is there anyone who should skip this one?
A. If you prefer a fragrance-free product, note this one has a subtle herbal scent from natural rosemary leaf oil.