Why is it so popular that even Korea's ex deputy Prime Minister Choi Kyung Hwan recommends it? Well, I didn't regret getting this even just to see what's that hype all about, with a political leader liking (and going so far as to even mention it) the product.
As most of you already know, Nature Republic is a well-established, 'young' Korean brand that rose to fame since it started manufacturing natural and effective products since year 2009. About 50,000 of these creams were sold within 3 weeks of its launching... so, effective much? Let's see.
Why do I like this product?
1. Classy, solid packaging. As though magic is contained in it.
2. Gold flakes. Omg, gold flakes! Did I already mention gold?
3. Its hardcore key ingredients. Contains ginseng extracts, pure 99% gold, royal jelly, gold silkworm.
4. Moisturising.
Mainly, whenever I buy a product, I need to know if it's good for our weather in Singapore. It can be praised by so many Korean celebrities that I can lose count, but the key question is when they bring this product here, will I also find it as miraculous?
Answer: I'm sitting on a fence for this one.
Because of Korea's sheer dry weather, I can understand why this is such a hit. But not totally in Singapore.
Some days, when I perspire more, I find it hard to absorb due to the sheer humidity in Singapore. So when do I use this most?
As a night cream, applied once each day before going to bed.
Unfortunately for some of you, this cream contains alcohol and silicon, so just take note.
Using this, I note minor improvements in my skin's moisture level as it does help my skin stay hydrated and radiant with its whitening and anti-wrinkle effects.
Overall, this cream is watery, easily absorbed (in drier countries) and is one that I would love to continue usage especially in winter or colder climates. Then I won't just recommend once a day usage, but twice, and spam-on-face usage.
As an added booster (used before the cream), I also tried using the Ginseng Royal Silk Essence (40ml). Its watery texture also makes it very easy to absorb (easier than the cream). And I loved it, but in Singapore, I would not recommend to use both at the same time.
Unless you have really dry or mature skin that requires more moisturising properties. Ginseng is really a hardcore skincare ingredient, so I'm more careful to not 'over' moisturise, if not I'd be having breakouts.
At least for my skin.
Well, I also got a travel set which I will be using on my upcoming travels (going to Korea again soon!).
The travel set consists of the full range of Ginseng Royal Silk products and thank goodness I didn't get the full sized ones because I would have a hard time finishing all of them since I won't be using them together.
If you're living in a drier climate like I said, go ahead and get them all, you've got nothing to lose.
If you're in Singapore though (hot and humid), it'll be a no-no for me. If I had to pick just one product to purchase though, the watery cream would still be my choice.
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