Product Review - Plum Green Tea Mattifying Moisturizer

Over the past few years Green Tea has emerged as a revolutionary ingredient due to its detoxification and cleansing properties. Currently, you can find green tea as a key ingredient in almost all the product be it makeup, skincare or health supplements.

Plum has come up with skin care range targeting specific skin concerns based on the skin skin type. its products focuses on a few specific ingredients which works wonders on the respective skin type. Their green tea skin care range is specially formulated for oily and acne prone skin like mine and the range includes face wash, toner, sunscreen+moisturizer, mattifying moisturizer, face mask and serum concentrate.

Let's talk about my skin

It's not as acne prone as you think!! I have very mild acne probably 0 - 3 breakouts a month. I usually have to stick up with mattifying makeup and skin care as my skin tends to oil up and feels mildly greasy to touch after a few hours of CTM. Clearly, Plum Green Tea Mattifying Mosturizer sure comes handy!!

About the Product

PLUM GREEN TEA MATTIFYING MOISTURIZER

Price: Rs. 470/- (for a 50ml bottle)

Product claims

The mattifying moisturiser from plum is loaded with green tea extracts and glycolic acid to keep skin healthy and prevents oxidative stress that can cause acne. its a silicone-free, matte-finish moisturizer with non-comedogenic ingredients for a non-shiny finish and acne combat.

Suitable for

combination/oily , acne prone skin

How to use

Dot your face with moisturizer. One dot each on the forehead, both cheeks, nose and chin. Gently massage into skin using finger-tips, in slow upward-outward circular motion.

Ingredients

What's in - Aqua(water), caprylic/capric triglyceride, stearic acid, glycerin, camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract, triethanolamine, fragrance and FDA approved colors

What's out - parabens, phthalates, propylene glycol, SLS, DEA, PABA, and animal derived ingredients.

My opinion and Reviews 

Lets talk about the packaging first....It comes in a cylindrical tube with a pump dispenser and click cap to make it spill proof and travel friendly. The labels are green in color (a pictorial representation of green tea) which is very appealing. The pump dispenser is a job well done pumping out only what's required. One full pump is sufficient to cover the entire face.

Consistency and fragrance

it's a milky white creamy consistency which mattifies after gentle massage. has a mild tea like herbal fragrance to it.

How I use it 

The climax of my day skin care routine (cleanser, toner, serum, and moisturizer). 5 dots in upward - outward circular motion.

My opinion on the ingredients

Green tea is a marvelous addition in the skin care for folks suffering from mild to moderate acne or breakouts. It certainly calms those pesky acne, soothes and works great in detoxification. Glycolic acid is a form of AHA one of must have key ingredient in one's skin care regime esp. those with oily and combination skin. it primarily focuses on exfoliation(removal of dead skin cells), slows down the cell cycle making the skin look plump and youthful. The percentage of glycolic acid in the product really determines its effectiveness on the skin since there are no percentages mentioned i cannot comment on that !!

Post moisturization

The skin feels well moisturized and maintain the mattifying effect for couple of hours. its light and doesn't feel sticky at all. it doesn't really combat or prevent acne but it helps to calm those redness and stingy feeling. it smells refreshing and no white cast as it vanishes into transparency post massage so that's a great advantage.

My final thoughts

I would definitely recommend this as a moisturizer than a healer. it's one of the best moisturizer for prolonged mattified and hydrated skin. Also, a little goes a long way.... my bottle lasts for upto 4 - 5 months so the price is definitely worth it!!

Pros

✓ Super mattifying effect

✓ Well suited for oily/combination, acne prone skin

✓ Significant contribution in acne control

✓ Keeps oil at bay for upto 6 hours 

✓ Free from parabens, sulphates and other harsh additives

✓ Presence of AHA enhances skin healing

✓ Pocket friendly 

✓ Non - sticky and Non comedogenic formula

Cons

× Not recommended for dry skin Lovelies

× Not effective under hot and humid climate.

× Doesn't help with existing acne/scars

× Doesn't work effectively on extremely oily skin

Rating

3.7/5

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