[REVIEW] AXIS-Y Cera-Heart My Type Duo Cream (Before and After)

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[1]✳️Ingredients Breakdown [2]Instructions [3]Results VS. Claims [4]Before&After [5]Verdict

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• Price (using this link): US$ 20.56 (If you use my code: DEWILDE you can get up to 5% off on any YesStyle purchase at checkout)

• Texture: Both are gel types, with the white cream being more of a creamy gel.

• What you get: 60ml / 2.02 fl. oz.

• Cruelty-free: Yes

• Instagram: @axisy_official

+INGREDIENTS

✳️T-zone: Water, Propanediol (Solvent + Moisturizer/Humectant), Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol (Moisturizer/Humectant + Solvent + Viscosity Controlling), Sorbitol (Moisturizer/Humectant), Isohexadecane (Emollient + Solvent), Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride (Emollient), Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Betaine (Moisturizer/Humectant), Centella Asiatica Extract, Glyceryl Stearate (Emollient + Emulsifying), Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Sorghum Bicolor Leaf/​Stem Extract, Aspergillus Ferment, Chlorphenesin (Preservative + Antimicrobial/Antibacterial), Arginine, Acrylates/​C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer (Viscosity Controlling + Emulsion Stabilising), Allantoin, Sorbitan Sesquioleate (Emulsifying), Ethylhexylglycerin (Preservative + Deodorant), Xanthan Gum (Viscosity Controlling + Emulsion Stabilising), Guaiazulene

🛢️In-Depth Details Of Interesting Ingredients:

Glycerine: Widely used as a quality Hydrator (occurs naturally in skin, and its chemical structure attracts water). You can find this ingredient in most good skin-replenishing products.

Sodium Hyaluronate: Hydrating (water-binding properties) + Wound healing (promotes microcirculation)

Houttuynia Cordata Extract: Antibiotic + Anti-inflammatory + Antioxidative + Has commonly been used in Eastern Asian countries such as Japan as a topical treatment against puss-containing skin diseases including furuncle due to its high anti-microbial activity.

Centella Asiatica Extract: Wound healing (promotes collagen production) + hypertrophic scar healing properties in particular

Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Extract: 🔴[Not enough research] Potentially Wound Healing + Potentially Antibacterial

Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract: Prevents hyperpigmentation (Inhibits Melanin forming activity of Tyrosinase)

Sorghum Bicolor Leaf/​Stem Extract: 🔴[Not enough research]  Potentially Antioxidative + Potentially Anti-aging (Collagenase and Elastase, the enzymes that break down collagen and elastin are inhibited, some studies suggest that by limiting these enzymes (that tend to be overproduced when the skin is exposed to mutagens such as UV rays), skin doesn’t age as fast) + Potentially Prevents Hyperpigmentation (Tyrosinase and α-Glucosidase Inhibitory Effect)

Aspergillus Ferment: 🔴[Not enough research] Potentially Prevents Hyperpigmentation

Arginine: Antioxidant + Hydrating (acts as a humectant (chemical structure attracts and entraps water molecules)) + Anti-aging (increases collagen production through different pathways)

Allantoin: Moisturizing ( Emollient: provides a layer of protection to help prevent water loss)

Guaiazulene: Anti-microbial/Anti-bacterial + Anti-inflammatory 

❇️U-Zone: Water, Butylene Glycol (Moisturizer + Solvent), Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate (Emollient), Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride (Emollient), Isohexadecane (Emollient + Solvent), Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Sorbitan Stearate (Emulsifying), Glyceryl Stearate (Emollient + Emulsifying), Microcrystalline Wax (Viscosity Controlling + Emulsion Stabilising), Sorbitol (Moisturizer/Humectant), Centella Asiatica Extract, Candelilla Cera (Emollient), Sorbitan Sesquioleate (Emulsifying), Sorghum Bicolor Leaf/​Stem Extract, Aspergillus Ferment, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Phragmites Communis Extract, Chlorphenesin (Preservative + Antimicrobial/Antibacterial), Arginine, Carbomer (Viscosity Controlling + Emulsion Stabilising), Xanthan Gum (Viscosity Controlling + Emulsion Stabilising), Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin

🏜️In-Depth Details Of Interesting Ingredients:
Glycerine: Widely used as a quality Hydrator (occurs naturally in skin, and its chemical structure attracts water). You can find this ingredient in most good skin-replenishing products.

Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil: Rich in Vitamins A, D and E.

Sodium Hyaluronate: Hydrating (water-binding properties) + Wound healing (promotes microcirculation)

Ceramide NP: "This lipid prevents the epidermis, or the top layer of the skin, from losing moisture. When people experience dry skin, it is because of a loss of ceramides in the skin, which can also cause itching, flaking, peeling, and scaling."

Centella Asiatica Extract: Wound healing (promotes collagen production) + hypertrophic scar healing properties in particular

Sorghum Bicolor Leaf/​Stem Extract: 🔴[Not enough research]  Potentially Antioxidative + Potentially Anti-aging (Collagenase and Elastase, the enzymes that break down collagen and elastin are inhibited, some studies suggest that by limiting these enzymes (that tend to be overproduced when the skin is exposed to mutagens such as UV rays), skin doesn't age as fast) + Potentially Prevents Hyperpigmentation (Tyrosinase and α-Glucosidase Inhibitory Effect)

Aspergillus Ferment: 🔴[Not enough research] Potentially Prevents Hyperpigmentation (Inhibits Melanin forming activity of Tyrosinase)

Portulaca Oleracea Extract: Antioxidant (high amounts of Vitamins A and C) + Wound-healing (Decreases surface area of the wound and increases tensile strength to 'seal' wound) + Anti-inflammatory (diminishes inflammatory response pathway)

Salicornia Herbacea Extract: Antioxidative + Potentially Prevents Hyperpigmentation (Inhibits Melanin forming activity of Tyrosinase)

Phragmites Communis Extract: Antioxidant + Potentially Prevents Hyperpigmentation 

Arginine: Antioxidant + Hydrating (acts as a humectant (chemical structure attracts and entraps water molecules)) + Anti-aging (increases collagen production through different pathways)

Allantoin: Moisturizing (Emollient: provides a layer of protection to help prevent water loss)

+HOW TO USE THE AXIS-Y Cera-Heart My Type Duo Cream

Step 1

Use the provided spatula to scoop the desired cream.

Step 2

Apply T Zone cream for oily areas, U Zone cream for dry areas, or mix both for areas that need moisture and hydration

+what does the AXIS-Y Cera-Heart My Type Duo Cream do?

Claims from the AXIS-Y product page.

1. Provides a youthful, nourished glow: Yes, I would even go as far as to say that it gives you glass skin. Honestly, I did not expect much from the AXIS-Y Cera-Heart My Type Duo Cream because I'm not a moisturizer fan in general. I prefer layering on serums and toners and only gravitate towards moisturizers when the weather forces me to (or if one is particularly trending and one of y'all ask me to test it out🤪). I was pleasantly surprised when I first starting using both of these creams because they instantly give you a glowy-nourished-plumped-happy-skin appearance which I have never really experienced to that level with any other moisturizers to date. So yeah, good job AXIS-Y, I see you.

2.Two unique formulas for every moisturizing need: I have combination acne-prone skin. But I am generally more oily than dry. The T-zone cream works particularly well with my oily skin. One area where I am pretty reluctant to try on moisturizers is my forehead because it tends to get clogged exceptionally easily, but I’m happy to report that it had no adverse reaction to this gel/cream. I tried using the U-cream there, too and saw the difference: while it still didn’t cause any bumps to appear, my skin wasn’t as comfortable with it on. For my ‘dryer’ area, it is also happy and satisfied with the U-cream. I’m additionally glad to report that combining that cream with constant mask-wear did not trigger any acne breakouts. Note that If you have very dry skin, I don’t think that the U-cream would satisfy you because it’s more of a gel cream than a thick cream, and it feels more hydrating than moisturizing; check out the Etude House Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream (14.31$ for 60 ml) instead.

3.Hydrates oily skin without the greasiness: Yes, I even used it on my nose, which gets so oily you can crack open an egg on it and season it (🥚), and it didn’t clog it, so… there’s a metaphor for you.

4.Softens and supports dry skin: Both creams of the AXIS-Y Cera-Heart My Type Duo Cream do not soften the skin in terms of exfoliation. If you have bumps or acne, they won’t go away. They soften the skin if you have a rough patch due to lack of hydration or moisture; chances are it will get less rough when you apply this product. As for ‘supporting’ dry skin, yes, but it’s more of a supporting role than the main one.

I was surprised not to see in the claims that both of these creams plump up the skin quite quickly. I have fine lines around my mouth (smile lines) due to the overexpression of moods, and by applying the AXIS-Y Cera-Heart My Type Duo Cream, I immediately saw a difference in their dept. They were still present but less so. This is probably one of my favorite traits of this product, and for this reason and those mentioned above, I think that this would make a fantastic one-step skincare item for people who don’t have time to spend on their skincare. It has antioxidative and anti-inflammatory ingredients, which are necessary for maintaining a healthy skin barrier and help in the anti-aging process. It’s both hydrating and moisturizing. And it has a high chance of working well with all skin types except for very dehydrated ones.

So yeah, I recommend it to everyone except to my dry skin friends. For sensitive skin types particularly: I tried this on my lips which usually burn with most moisturizers since they’re sensitive, and this did not irritate them in any way, so it has low chances of irritating you. If you have active acne, while this has low chances of triggering further break outs it probably won’t help in any attenuation, so check out this post instead: [10] Anti-Acne products that actually work + A Skincare routine

+BENEFITS:

1. A convenient one-step product that hydrates, moisturizes, and maintains a healthy skin barrier

2. Great for people with combination skin

3. Plumps up fine lines

4. Low chances of triggering acne (no-nonsense ingredients like fragrances)

5. Fast absorption

6. A little goes a long way

-CONS:

1. The inner lid of the cream is a bit annoying to remove and put back every time you use the product.

2. Not layerable unless you want to look like a shiny donut

🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱Score: 4.8/5 --- For me, this is probably the closest to a perfect moisturizer that you can get for combination to normal skin. It doesn’t get a full score because the inner lid is so darn annoying and it’s not particularly layerable :’)

+❗This product was sent to me by AXIS-Y❗[But science-based logic doesn’t lie]

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