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Isntree Onion Newpair B5 Ampoule.

Mists & Essences

About this product

A lightweight ampoule essence with onion bulb extract, panthenol, and multiple hydrating and brightening actives designed to calm, hydrate, and support skin healing.

Full ingredients

Allium Cepa (Onion) Bulb Extract (85%), Panthenol (5%), 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Trehalose, Betaine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Water, Allantoin, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caffeine, Acetyl Glucosamine, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Adenosine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Tranexamic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Ferulic Acid

Guru Score

66%

Mixed

Early verdict · Few reviews so far

What they liked

Clear gel texture, hydrating and calming
High betaine content
Caffeine for antioxidant and puffiness relief

What they flagged

May irritate healing or recently cleared acne

What the gurus are saying

This ampoule earns praise for its clear gel texture that feels calming and hydrating without greasiness, with a solid lineup of panthenol for wound healing and anti-irritation, tranexamic acid, ferulic acid for brightening, and caffeine for antioxidant support. One thing to keep in mind: the caffeine may not suit anyone sensitive to it or who prefers to avoid it in their routine. One reviewer found their acne improved enough that they had to step back from using it, which is worth knowing if you're managing active breakouts.

Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take March 2024

Best for

Dry skin Sensitive skin

Type

Mists & EssencesDrops & dropper

Key actives

Niacinamide Hyaluronic acid

Formula notes

Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

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What the gurus are saying.

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Nipun Kapur

412k subs

~Nay

"Because my acne situation got a bit better I couldn't use it"

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No BS Beauty

89k subs

~Yay

"The dropper comes out nice and clear with a gel texture that feels really nice and calming and hydrating. It feels just nice on the skin without feeling greasy or mattifying. The main ingredients include onion bulb and then panthenol at five percent, which is great for wound healing, calming, and anti-irritation. There's betaine, which is pretty high and good for skin. They added a good amount of caffeine, which is an antioxidant and can help with puffiness."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Niacinamide

Niacinamide has evidence behind it for redness, uneven tone and supporting the skin barrier, and it is usually well tolerated even by skin that reacts to most things.

Source: DermNet

Tranexamic acid

Tranexamic acid has a growing body of clinical evidence for melasma and the stubborn patches of pigment that other ingredients struggle with.

Source: DermNet

Humectants and emollients

Ingredients like these draw water into the surface layers and slow how fast it leaves. The evidence is for comfort, softness and hydration rather than for changing the structure of the skin.

Source: DermNet

Frequently asked.

What is Isntree Onion Newpair B5 Ampoule?

A lightweight ampoule essence with onion bulb extract, panthenol, and multiple hydrating and brightening actives designed to calm, hydrate, and support skin healing.

Is Isntree Onion Newpair B5 Ampoule worth it?

The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 66%.

What is Isntree Onion Newpair B5 Ampoule's Guru Score?

Isntree Onion Newpair B5 Ampoule holds a Guru Score of 66%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.