Two weeks ago, I began using the filtered SKIN B5 Serum as a day and night ultimate hydrator for my skin... and I realized that this bottle is probably all that I need for hydrating purposes. filtered SKIN is a boutique skincare brand that brings you handcrafted products made with safe, quality natural ingredients that are toxin and paraben-free. For people who are looking for a high-powered, all-day hydrating product that doesn't have a sticky after-feel, this could be what you are looking for. There are also giveaway details in this post, don't miss it! :)

filtered SKIN 

The team at filtered SKIN are passionate about skincare. They personally attend to each order with care and hold high standards to their products. They believe that everyone's skin deserves the best and they deliver that through their products. filtered SKIN products are made with all natural ingredients sourced from nature. Whenever possible, they would opt for organic ingredients. Their products are handicrafted and shipped from Hong Kong. What I really like about them is their thoughtfulness in ensuring that you benefit from their products as they even provide free samples for a patch test on skin for people with sensitive skin (subjected to shipping rates). filtered SKIN has also detailed instructions on product usage for different skin types.

filtered SKIN: B5 Serum

There are four key benefits of the B5 Serum: extended hydration, replenishes nutrients, repairs tissues, and anti-aging. It is suitable for all skin types. I have combination skin, and it attends to both the drying aspect of my skin but does not create an oily film by being very lightweight. It has an organic gooey texture and absorbs slower into the skin to ensure maximum all-day hydration. I do not feel its presence on my skin despite that. It is also paraben-free - which is something women should look out for when they are purchasing beauty products. Paraben can disrupt estrogen levels and affect reproductive cycles. Packed with Vitamin B5 and Hyaluronic Acid, filteredSKIN's B5 Serum is the ultimate hydrator that will leave your skin feeling supple and dewy.

How it works

Both Vitamin B5 and Hyaluronic acid are natural humectants meaning they are water-binding substances that attracts and retains water. Hyaluronic Acid is a molecule naturally present in our bodies and has the ability to retain 1000x its weight in water. Its molecule is larger so it doesn't absorb into your pores as quickly. Instead, it rests on top of the skin and absorbs slowly keeping your skin hydrated throughout the day.

Suggested usage for skin types

NORMAL	Daily AM and PM
OILY	Daily PM
DRY	Daily AM and PM, but if living in dry climates, consider not applying additional moisturizer on top of serum as low air humidity can cause hyaluronic acid to preferentially pull moisture from the skin rather than from the air.
COMBINATION	Daily AM and/or PM as needed
SENSITIVE	Order our free sample to patch test on skin before applying all over

Storage instructions

Store product in a cool, dark and dry place; preferably the humidity drawers in the fridge. If stored properly, product will last between 3-6 months.

[For Singaporean readers only] To stand a chance to win yourself a filtered SKIN B5 Serum (worth $29.95), head over to my Facebook page giveaway like-and-comment post here.