[ABSOLUTE Natural-LIFTING] Wrinkle Corrector Bakuchiol Volufiline Spicule 3000 Shot NIGHT Cream (30ml), for HIGH-END Care

Great product but limited products available. Whitesilk had many options but now not

A few things to know about this product. First, the tube is tiny, wich is good for me as it fits well in my travel case. Second, as indicated on the manufacturer site and on the product itself (in Korean), bakuchiol concentration is 1%, not 5% (which the product name on Amazon wrongly states at the time of this writing). Finally, you can feel a very very mild stinging from the spicules, as expected. Compared to the famous VT Reedle Shot 100, it stings less. It seems that the VT 100 is 10,000ppm while this is only 4,000ppm. Looking at scientific research, one paper to show good effectiveness of spicules on acne used 30,000ppm (3%) once a day. The papers looking at spicules to increase absorption of other molecules do not indicate concentration but instead the total amount of spicules per cm2 of skin, at between 1mg/cm2 and 5mg/cm2 for effectiveness. At 4,000ppm, one mL of this cream should give us 4mg of spicules, which is pretty low. If you can stand the stinging, the other version of the product (spicule max) has 20,000ppm of spicules, which is more in line with the quantities used in research.

Let me start by saying I didn't read the reviews before choosing this product—I picked it purely on a whim. I first noticed the impressive list of ingredients and had high hopes when it arrived. However, after cleansing my face and applying this moisturizer, I was completely taken aback by a very strange and intense prickling sensation all over my face as soon as I began rubbing it in. I initially thought I was having a severe reaction, but it turns out this sensation is normal for this product. I honestly had no idea what "spicule" meant in the context of this cream and thought it was just a new anti-aging ingredient. The prickling lasted for about 30 seconds to a minute as the moisturizer dried and seeped into my skin. My face was quite red for about 10 minutes afterward, which is why this is marketed as a nighttime cream—I would never use this during the day due to the initial irritation. When I woke up in the morning, any redness had disappeared and my skin felt quite moisturized. I'm on the fence about this product because the prickling sensation is new to me and might take some getting used to. I'm going to give it a chance and test it out for at least a week before deciding if I'll continue using it. I love trying out new beauty products, and this one is definitely different from any moisturizer I've ever used, which excites me. However, if I develop any unwanted side effects, I will stop using it. The technology behind this cream seems to promote more effective absorption, which is cool. I think this product is geared more towards mature skin, especially for those 40 and over. I also appreciate that it's not extremely heavy, greasy, or oily, as my skin tends to be on the oily side. I didn't notice any excessive oiliness the next day, which is a major plus and a significant factor in my skincare choices. If you're interested in K-beauty skincare trends, you should give this one a try. If, like me, you enjoy experimenting with new beauty products, this is definitely an interesting one to experience. Although I haven't used it for long, I have high hopes for its effectiveness long term.

I wanted to love this. I've had good luck with Whitesilk products, so I was excited to try this. It's spicule cream, which means it feels prickly. I'm not sure if that actually does anything or if it's a gimmick. But I do like the ingredients. It went on easily, felt rich, but not greasy. The negatives are that it broke me out, and they don't show the entire ingredients list prior to ordering, which is a problem for those with allergies.

I’m addicted to this cream. Does everything it says it does. Definitely improves skin texture and helps make skin taut. Love that it goes on matte