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Review of ATOPALM’s Maternity Care Stretch Mark Cream

ATOPALM is a Korean brand created by Dr. Park Byeong Deog. Through his continued research into new ceramides, among other things, he came to help form ATOPALM through new skin care technology and continued tests of new ingredients. Their Maternity Care Stretch Mark Cream is designed to enhance the pregnancy-sensitive body skin barrier, alleviate the itching caused by drying and help lessen the red lines caused by stretch marks. Key ingredients include: MLE (repairs the skin barrier, protect moisture barrier), olive fruit oil (moisturizing, improves skin health, anti-aging, nourishing), rapeseed oil (nourishing, rich in fatty acids, vitamin-rich, moisturizing, promotes healthy skin) and tremella fuciformis extract (hydrating, moisturizing, anti-aging, lightening, brightening). This product retails for between $18-25 USD, you can get it here for $18.38 + free shipping.

Ingredients

Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cocoglycerides, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Stearatel, Stearic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide MEA, Beta-Glucan, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Myrciaria Dubia (Camu-camu) Fruit Extract, Tremella Fuciformis (Mushroom) Extract, Brassica Napus (Rape) Seed Oil, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Nelumbo Nucifera (Sacred Lotus) Flower Water, Viscum Album (Mistletoe) Fruit Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Phytosterols, Carbomer, Allantoin, Arginine, Xanthan Gum, Bisabolol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Thymus Mastichina (Spanish Majorum) Flower Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethyl Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol

To quickly note, I received this free from 0.8 Liter for my honest review, this post is not sponsored.

This product contains 150 ml (5.07 oz) and has a light slightly herbal scent.  Note: I actually got this for my sister for her pregnancy.

The cream comes in a very typical squeeze tube, it dispenses well but not too much at a time.

The cream is white and very lightweight.

It blends out smoothly and is very moisturizing despite it being such a lightweight product.

It absorbs in well and doesn't leave a tacky finish. So it's ideal for use on the stomach, chest and anywhere else you may be prone to stretch marks.

Recommended use is to gently apply onto the skin and massage over the entire body, including the abdomen, thighs, chest, and buttocks that need intensive care in the morning and evening. After using, the application of this cream is simple and easy and it's light but very moisturizing. A little goes a long way and it really makes a difference. The ingredients are nice and nourishing which would be the best to keep from getting stretch marks or to soften the ones you already have. I’d say this would work well for people who are going through weight gain/weight loss changes too. It’s quite soothing so far and I think it should at least help to keep stretch marks less noticeable. I’d recommend this to anyone who’s expecting and shows really prominently. It can also be used on people gaining or losing weight.

What I like: The ingredients are nourishing and soothing and it’s really easy to use. It really moisturizes well and should soothe away stretch marks or work to minimize them. It’s great for people who show heavily during pregnancy or people losing or gaining weight. What I don't like: honestly I have no bad things to say.

Pros:

Moisturizing

Soothing

Nourishing

Great for stretch marks caused during pregnancy or weight gain/loss

Nice quality

Cons:

None

Would I buy again?

Yes

Review of ATOPALM’s Real Barrier Cicarelief Gel Balm

ATOPALM is a Korean brand created by Dr. Park Byeong Deog. Through his continued research into new ceramides, among other things, he came to help form ATOPALM through new skin care technology and continued tests of new ingredients. Their Real Barrier Cicarelief Gel Balm is designed as a intensive soothing protective gel balm that provides moisture protection to calm irritated skin from external irritants. Key ingredients include: calamine (soothing, anti-irritation, healing, moisturizing), panthenol (penetrates deeply into the skin, hydrating, helps to infuse water into the cells, moisturizing), madecassoside (soothing, anti-inflammatory, healing) and centella asiatica extract (healing, antioxidant, anti-aging, soothing, strengthens skin). This product retails for between $23-29 USD, you can get it here for $23.20 + shipping.

Ingredients

Centella Asiatica Extract, Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters, Panthenol, Propanediol, Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Olivate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sorbitan Olivate, Polyglycerin-3, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Nylon-12, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide MEA, Sclerotium Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Carbomer, Allantoin, Sorbitan Stearatel, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Helianthus Annus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Lecithin, Arginine, Sodium Acrylic Acid/MA Copolymer, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Phytosterols, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Phytate,  Adenosine, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Alkanna Tinctoria (Dyer's Alkanet) Root Extract, Stearic Acid, Vetiveria Zizanioides (Vetiver) Root Oil, Xanthan Gum, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Calamine, Beta-Glucan, Tocopherol, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterol, Cholesterol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

To quickly note, I received this for a small fee from 0.8 Liter for my honest review, this post is not sponsored.

This gel balm comes in a tube and contains 50 ml (1.69 oz) and has a very medicinal/herbal fragrance.

The product is very easy to dispense.

The balm has a very soft texture, it's easy to blend into the skin.

The balm is very smooth and light on the skin.

It absorbs well and is very slightly tacky.

Recommended use is to gently apply to irritated areas of the face or body before or after application of the cream. After using, this cream is very easy to use and very soothing. There is a very noticeable fragrance, it's very natural and herbal smelling so I do believe it's suitable for sensitive skin. The ingredients are ideal for a spot treatment/balm and I tested it before applying cream and after applying cream and I found it be more effective with application beforehand. It really soothes any irritation and redness. It also heals wounds and removes any itching from things like hives or pimples. I would recommend this to people with skin that's easily irritated and itchy.

What I like: this product is very easy to use. It's soothing and hydrating. If you have any itching in your skin it actually works to eliminate that. It's ideal for sensitive skin and works to heal skin and stop skin irritation. The product is very natural and herbal in nature. What I don't like: this product has a pretty strong medicinal/herbal scent and is actually kind of hard to find.

Pros:

Soothing

Hydrating

Anti-irritation

Ideal for sensitive skin

Nice ingredients

Nice quality

Cons:

Fragrance

Availability

Would I buy again?

Yes

Review of ATOPALM’s Intensive Moisturizing Cream

ATOPALM is a Korean brand created by Dr. Park Byeong Deog. Through his continued research into new ceramides, among other things, he came to help form ATOPALM through new skin care technology and continued tests of new ingredients. Their Intensive Moisturizing Cream is formulated for dry and sensitive skin. The cream is also designed to protect and shield skin against damage and discomfort related to environmental stress. Key ingredients include: grape seed oil (anti-inflammatory, contains fatty acids, vitamin-rich, anti-wrinkle, moisturizing), olive fruit oil (moisturizing, improves skin health, anti-aging, nourishing) and jojoba seed oil (moisturizing, anti-aging, anti-wrinkle, anti-inflammatory, nourishing, healing). This moisturizer retails for between $20-30 USD, you can get it here for $30.40 USD + free shipping.

Ingredients

Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide MEA, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Distearate, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Sorbitan Stearate, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phytosterols, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Arginine, Stearic Acid, Allantoin, Fragrance, Tropolone

To quickly note, I received this for a small fee from 0.8 Liter for my honest review, this post is not sponsored.

The Intensive Moisturizing Cream contains 100 ml (3.4 oz) and has a very light, slightly astringent and slightly lemony scent. The scent overall is pretty light, I feel it's suitable for sensitive skin. The packaging is made from sturdy hard plastic.

The cream actually feels lighter than a heavy cream would usually. You don't need a whole lot to cover your face and neck.

The cream once applied does feel like it leaves a bit of a film like some heavy creams do, so because of that if you have easily clogged pores, this might actually break you out.

The cream absorbs easily and the effects are pretty long lasting. Perfect for cold, dry weather and very parched skin.

Recommended use is after cleansing, apply all over dry areas. Use as often as necessary, paying special attention to those stubborn, troublesome, extra dry spots at the elbows, knees and heels. After using, it is a bit tacky but dries down pretty quickly. It really kept my skin extremely moisturized, even after 30+ hours my skin felt hydrated and had a radiant look. After using this for several days, I noticed that my skin very rarely felt dry and on top of that, it kept my skin tone evened out and it reduced the redness that I normally have.

What I like: it's extremely moisturizing and has long lasting effects, up to 30+ hours. It virtually eliminated any dryness I normally have and it was not irritating. It also evened out my skin tone and really reduced my redness. It's great for everywhere use and this would be a great moisturizer to take on the go. It also added radiance that was really noticeable the next day. Using this consistently really helped my skin to stay moisturized and fresh looking. What I don't like: this cream might not great for people with enlarged pores as it might clog them easily due to a film it leaves on the skin.

Pros:

Deeply moisturizing

Long lasting

Reduces redness

Adds radiance

Keeps skin looking fresh

Evened out skin tone

Cons:

Leaves a film that could clog pores

Would I buy again?

Yes

These are my best rated products of this year so far, I’ve included pictures where possible (sadly I didn’t take pictures of every one). Note: these are the best things I’ve tried this year, they are not necessarily things that were first released in 2017.

Caption taken from Instagram:

This kit featured three products: a head to toe wash, a moisturizer, and a stretch mark treatment cream. I don’t know about you, but I love discovery kits like this one! Especially if you have never tried a brand before. Sometimes it is hard to judge whether you will like a brand or not with just one product. Kits like this allow you to experience multiple products at once.

Now I can’t say whether the stretch mark cream works or not since my stretch marks are all from when I was younger and have faded with time. But I can talk about my experience with the texture and smell of the product. There was no major scent to it, and I absolutely loved the texture of this cream. It’s incredibly hydrating and a lovely gentle moisturizer.

The head to toe wash was an incredibly mild scent. I’m not someone who uses a product like that on my head usually since my scalp can be very picky. But I did use it as a body wash, and it was mild enough for my eczema patches to handle. It had a very mild lather to it, and wasn’t too stripping of moisture. It is also a baby safe formula for anyone with babies in their life who are looking for gentle skincare for young ones.

Lastly I can see why the MLE lotion is so popular! MLE stands for multi layer emulsion. This was a gentle enough moisturizer for my eczema covered hands. It was such a relief to find another option that works for me. It has no fragrance which was another reason why I love it! And considering it is a lotion and more lightweight, it still did an amazing job at keeping my skin nice and moisturized.

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