innisfree Black Tea Youth Enhancing Ampoule review: How It Revitalised My Skin In 1 Week

By Sophie Hong on 28 Jan 2022

Senior Editor

New year, new me right? Wrong. Thanks to my constant snacking and erratic sleep schedule over the festive season, my skin entered 2022 looking dull and tired. To hit the reset button on my complexion, I enlisted the help of innisfree’s Black Tea Youth Enhancing Ampoule, a cult favourite in Korea known for delivering instant results. innisfree has already sold over 1 million bottles globally, just within slightly over a year of its launch!

Read on for my review of the innisfree Black Tea Youth Enhancing Ampoule, as well as the different ways I used this #SkinResetAmpoule in my skincare routine.

The top five signs of skin fatigue are:

Dryness
Dullness
Uneven skin texture
Sensitivity
Overall skin health

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innisfree’s Black Tea Youth Enhancing Ampoule combats these signs of skin fatigue with the Reset Concentrate™, which is made with Jeju Black Tea extracted over a 12-hour period with mineral water heated to exactly 80°C. This process enhances the effectiveness of theabrownin, the active ingredient responsible for reversing signs of skin ageing.

1 day after using innisfree’s Black Tea Youth Enhancing Ampoule

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After an intense week of social activities, including Christmas, New Year’s and my 30th birthday, my skin checked three out of the five signs listed above. My skin tone was uneven, my smile lines seemed to have gotten deeper and my foundation didn’t apply as smoothly because of the rough texture and large, visible pores.

I applied three drops of the ampoule during my nighttime skincare routine, immediately after cleansing but before my serum. Despite the formula’s viscous texture, my skin easily absorbed all of it. For such a nourishing product, I was surprised to find that it didn’t feel heavy on my skin or leave a sticky after-feel, which is a great plus point given our humid weather.

I was skeptical about being able to see some improvements after just one use, but the proof is in the pudding - I woke up the next morning to less obvious smile lines, more supple skin and fresher eyes.

5 days after using innisfree’s Black Tea Youth Enhancing Ampoule

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By day 5, I could see that my skin was noticeably perked. My cheek and eye area felt more supple and lifted, while my enlarged pores were less visible - perhaps due to improvements in skin elasticity and extra moisture boost which helps to soften skin.

On days when I felt lazy, I simply added two drops of the ampoule to my usual moisturiser to eliminate an extra step in my skincare routine. And on days when I felt like pampering myself, I applied three drops of ampoule before putting on a sheet mask.

I found that the Black Tea Ampoule really helped to boost the efficacy of the mask. My skin looked more bouncy and glowy, plus my pigmentation spots looked more faded - almost as if I had just stepped out of a facial!

7 days after using innisfree’s Black Tea Youth Enhancing Ampoule

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I knew that my skin had been successfully reset by the end of the week after I washed my face and wondered why my skin felt exceptionally smooth. Besides looking less fatigued overall, my complexion felt much more hydrated, which resulted in fewer enlarged pores, less noticeable nasolabial folds and more supple skin.

The ampoule’s supercharged hydrating properties is thanks to its Night Defense Formula™, a proprietary technology by innisfree that doesn’t just hydrate but also provides a protective barrier, helping your skin maintain its moisture levels.

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But just because it’s called Night Defense Formula™ doesn’t mean that it’s only for use in the evening! One of my favourite ways to use the ampoule is to mix two drops into my foundation, which makes the application smoother - even over textured areas - and gives my skin a healthy glow. When doing my skincare routine, I also used a few drops of the ampoule on my neck and décolletage. Don’t neglect those areas as they can get dry and wrinkly too!

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My skin reset journey with the Black Tea Youth Enhancing Ampoule doesn’t just end here. P&K Research Centre found that with just 4 weeks of usage, the ampoule can help to enhance firmness around the eye and cheek areas, boost moisture levels around crow’s feet and smile lines, while increasing skin elasticity, texture and density. Sounds like a must-have on your beauty shelfie!

For best results, use with products from the Black Tea Youth Enhancing range, which includes the Black Tea Youth Enhancing Skin ($37), Black Tea Youth Enhancing Ampoule Mask ($6), Black Tea Youth Enhancing Cream ($49), Black Tea Youth Enhancing Eye Serum ($41) and Black Tea Youth Enhancing Ampoule Mist ($29).

Available at all innisfree outlets and the official innisfree e-Store.

Special promo for GirlStyle readers!

Receive a Black Tea Youth Enhancing Duo Kit with every purchase of the Black Tea Youth Enhancing Ampoule (50ml) here. Use the code “INNIXGS” during checkout. Terms and conditions apply, limited to the first 200 redemptions.