Review (4/5): It just feels like things are being held in
My bottle came with a dropper instead of the pump as shown in the listing (not sure if the dropper is new or old packaging). This is a slightly viscous, cloudy serum that I put on clean, dry skin. As it absorbs, you can fell a slight tightening effect on your face. It's subtle but noticeable. I compare it to putting stockings on your legs. It just feels like things are being held in. I didn't notice any major wrinkles disappearing, but the lifting effect was pleasant. I had no problem applying moisturizers/makeup on top. There was no flaking or pilling and application of my makeup was smooth.
I appreciate the inclusions of ingredients like Vitamin E, CoQ10, and Vitamin C. All of these are great for the skin and I Iike using them in my serums. I assume it's the bamboo extract that gives the tightening/lifting effect. Bamboo extract is very high in naturally occurring silica which helps build collagen and helps your body hold onto calcium which is suppose to result in a more elastic skin tone. I didn't find this serum particularly moisturizing, but my skin is dry and as mentioned, I can use moisturizer on top without any issues. Really nice serum and different from a lot of other things currently on the market. Glad I tried it!