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I am so excited to be writing this post because it was first opportunity to work with Wishtrend by reviewing this amazing project. The reason this has been so delayed is that I wanted to give a review and honest review of this product. Does it really create a barrier to protect my pretty, pretty skin? And the verdict? Welp see below↓
Wishtrend is a brand that has made its name known within the last few years. As K-beauty has become more and more popular to westerners finds places to shop online has become an everyday norm. What set’s Wishtrend from the pack is their innovated creations that come in the house. The brand is also popular because they seek reviews from the people that matter most, their customers. From cleansers to serums Wishtrend offers a variety of products under its namesake. Their motto, “Beautiful Inside & Out”.
The Teca 1% Barrier Cream
The Teca 1% Barrier Cream is your unordinary final step kinda cream. While most creams whether night or morning provide you a final finishing touch to seal and improve a specific concern this cream is designed to protect from day one. Promoted as a post acne recovery cream the Teca 1% Barrier Cream does so much more. Heres a rundown of the must-knows.
- Helps regenerate damaged skin due to collagen synthesis.
- Prevents acne scars, lightens pigmentation.
- Prescribed the same content of Centella as ointments.
Next, let’s discuss the key active ingredients. Altogether these ingredients improve the skin’s density, calm skin that has been damaged by UV rays and works to strengthen the skin barrier.
- Centella Asiatica extract: Possess the ability to *cleanse, condition, sooth and ultimately smooth skin over time.
- Asiaticoside (Asiatic acid): Is a skin *conditioner and stabilizing agent.
- Madecassic acid: A conditioner
The secondary active is Allantoin or (Glyoxyldiureide): *A skin conditioning, protecting and soothing ingredient.
PROS
Ever want a heavy seal you could slap on your face after you placed layers and layers of skin defining products? Well, you’ve met your match in the barrier cream. Among other positive attributes;
- Correcting acne prone scarring
- Lightly brightening pigmentation
- Strengthens damaged or weakened skin (Bonus)
- Fast drying
- Need only a little for coverage
- Layers well with other products
CONS
Honestly, I don’t have much in this department. I really wish I could. If there is one I have to mention I will say this.
- Lacks the ability to calm down inflammation; still noticeable.
Overall Performance & Score
I have used the cream since Christmas and I have seen a definite change in my skin’s resilience. I am impressed with how it’s subtle but significant the improvement has been. It’s hard to gage this I know but my face hasn’t taken to pillow imprints for a while now. I’ve also noticed the scarring has gone done quite a lot. To score The Teca 1% Barrier Cream I would say….4.8 solid YAS GURL! As a Wishtrend exclusive, you can stop by their website to pick it up for $27.50 on the site today.
