Hello everyone! I am experimenting with a concept called "Bite-Sized Takes". The title is self-explanatory: a condensed review. I believe this may work well with products; however, if I can incorporate it into other review topics, I will also attempt to do that.
The first product for review in "Bite-Sized Takes" is the TirTir Pure Vitamin C24 Serum.
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I purchased my bottle on Amazon back in October. Below is an overview of the ingredients and the serum's purpose.
My Experience
When I first tried this product, it was in mid to late October. Initially, I only used the serum at night, perhaps one to two times a week.
As my usage gradually increased, there were certain characteristics of the serum that I was originally on the fence with but ultimately made me decide that the TirTir C24 Serum would not be a repeat purchase.
1. I allow my skin an adjustment period. It is not uncommon for me to introduce a new product to my skin that my skin is unsure about. I tested the TirTir serum on a small patch of my skin and did not experience a breakout or adverse reaction. Once I used the product with more frequency, small breakouts here and there would appear on the sides of my nose.
2. I understand that it is oil-based. I did notice the oil smell but believed it would taper in time. The smell does not taper. I did not expect a Vitamin C serum to smell like oranges, yet I had difficulty adapting to the lingering smell.
3. I do not like their dropper. For me, it made measuring the serum difficult. The dropper style of the Minamilist serums is what I prefer.
4. The TirTir C24 serum is a strong one. Perhaps too strong. I experienced some stinging upon application. If it was only happening occasionally, that's one thing. It occurred each time I used the product.
In Conclusion
The Vitamin C concentration may have been too high. I will temporarily try a product with a lower concentration, like the Vitamin C (10%)serum from Minimalist, and work my way up if needed.
This concludes my "Bite-Sized Takes".
