*there are affiliate links in this post. This product was received as a PR sample. I am completely honest in my reviews.
My Review:
I was happy to receive a product to review from KYPRIS. They have exceptional products, each one looks like it would be amazing. KYPRIS sent me their clearing serum because I deal with acne. I was excited to give it a try and see if it could calm my breakout skin.
I asked KYPRIS if I could use their product along with the benzoyl peroxide I use to control my acne (believe me, I know I shouldn’t use benzoyl, but I have not found anything else to control my inflammatory acne.) They said I should do a patch test first to make sure they could work together and that I should give the clearing serum a try on its own. So I did. I stopped using the benzoyl and just used the clearing serum twice a day morning and night.
I hoped and prayed that it would work, that I had finally found something natural to clear my skin, but after a week of using it, my pimples were coming back. I went back to the benzoyl.
I think this product would be best for skin types dealing with occasional pimples, but for someone with acne, I don’t think this will cut it.
I love the ingredients in this serum and I use it to support my skin and reduce inflammation, but I don’t rely on it alone to clear my acne.
Scent and Texture:
It smells like a citrus forest, very woodsy. A nice scent. The texture is light, the color is a milky white.
Application:
It goes on well, a nice thin consistency is easy to apply and it absorbed well, it didn’t leave a residue. The packaging is a dark blue glass bottle with a dropper, making it easy to apply. You don’t need much, only a few drops to cover your face.
Gotu Kola – prevents infection and inhibits scar formation
Most of the ingredients in this serum have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. They are meant to reduce infection, inflammation and pimple formation. They also help heal scarring and discoloration. The AHA’s help digest dead skin cells that build up on the surface of the skin and cause clogged pores.
Price and Size
$62 USD/$80.50 CAD for 50 ml
Certifications
GOLD certified by the US Green Business Association
California Prop 65 Compliant
a member of LOHASIA
a member of The Green Spa Network
Did it Clear up my Acne?
No, unfortunately, it didn’t. My face was still just as oily, and just as pimply. Maybe I should have given it more time, I only used it a week, but as soon as my zits started coming back, I gave up. I have inflammatory acne, that has not responded to anything other than low-dose benzoyl peroxide.
What Are Other People Saying?
There are many great reviews out there of people having their pimples cleared, so it has worked for some. It makes me think I should give this product a longer test run.
There are 20 positive reviews on Amazon with people saying that this product has been a lifesaver for their congested skin. It absorbs quickly and works fast.
I love this brand, they have amazing products with amazing ingredients. The packaging is gorgeous and they put a lot of love into what they create. I also received some samples to try, so I am excited about that. I am especially excited to try the Antioxidant Dew, Beauty Elixir, and Moonlight Catalyst.
Update: I have been using this product in conjunction with my facial oil to create a micro-emulsion. I am liking it like that, it is more of a skin support, rather than an all-out acne treatment. KYPRIS makes amazing products, so don’t let my disappointment stop you from trying this serum out.
This serum is excellent for supporting the health of the skin, unfortunately, it did not clear my acne.
Pros:
exceptional ingredients
high-quality product
glass packaging with dropper application
Cons:
didn’t clear my acne
My Rating:
I gave this serum a 7/10 because I had high hopes that I may see results but I didn’t. It would be nice to try this out on someone who only gets occasional pimples.
I do think this is an exceptional product because of the high-quality ingredients. I will continue to use this in conjunction with my skincare routine as an anti-inflammatory and a skin healer.
September 2016 Update:
Kypris has recently reformulated this serum. The new ingredients are:
* Lilac Leaf Stem Cells – One of the genius aspects of some plant stem cells is the ability to offer a valuable constituent that is propagated from a single cell. A rich source of verbascoside, the lilac leaf stem cells benefit skin that is break-out prone or recovering from breakouts, old and new.
* Chaparral – Plant wisdom from a desert shrub that thrives in the most inhospitable environments and lives longer than most plants on earth has some serious botanical smarts to proffer. Wildcrafted chaparral was traditionally used as an herbal aid for those suffering from cancer and other inflammatory conditions. It’s viewed ethnobotanically as an ancient antibiotic, and modernity has discovered its lignans to have an antioxidant-like effect, hence its calming benefits to the skin.
* Asiaticoside – Instead of using a complete extract of Centella Asiatica, Kypris uses the clinically studied, active saponin of the herb: asiaticocide, shown to be even more supportive of skin’s connective tissues.
* Montmorillonite – A fairy dusting of this super soothing clay helps skin to maintain a happy balance of sebum which in turn limits the food supply of undesirable bacteria.
Where Can You Get it?
You can Get this Serum on Amazon <= Free Shipping!
Have you tried KYPRIS’ Clearing Serum? Share your story in the comments below!
Yours In Beauty,
Andrea
About Andrea
Andrea has been blogging about organic and natural skincare for over 5 years and has been practicing her own natural lifestyle for over 20 years. She is a mother of three with a passion for helping people make the switch to non-toxic skincare. If you are looking for organic beauty products - Check out our favorite shops
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