You are paying for the experience and the sensory calm , not a medical miracle. Yes, but with a warning.
Is it worth it? Compared to The Ordinary ($10), no. Compared to Drunk Elephant ($70), yes.
But here is my honest first hiccup:
The box says “unscented natural ingredients,” but my nose picked up a strong, earthy, almost dirt-and-oatmeal aroma. If you love the smell of a health food store floor right after it’s been mopped, you will love this. If you prefer roses or vanilla, brace yourself.
But I scanned the fine print. There is also (a preservative) and Benzyl Alcohol (a natural but potential irritant). FIRST IMPRESSION 178 Natural Beauty NATURAL BEA...
It doesn’t party hard. It doesn’t fix your wrinkles overnight. But it shows up, hydrates you, and doesn’t cause drama. Rating (First Impressions only): 4/5 stars. Docked one star for the funky smell and the preservatives hiding in the “pure” label.
If you have —patch test this first. That natural fragrance (even if it’s just plant extracts) can bite sensitive skin. You are paying for the experience and the
Here is my raw, unfiltered first impression—before the full 30-day trial, before the hype wears off. First things first: 178 knows packaging. The frosted glass bottle feels heavy (premium), and the dropper is that perfect soft-touch rubber.
You are paying for the experience and the sensory calm , not a medical miracle. Yes, but with a warning.
Is it worth it? Compared to The Ordinary ($10), no. Compared to Drunk Elephant ($70), yes.
But here is my honest first hiccup:
The box says “unscented natural ingredients,” but my nose picked up a strong, earthy, almost dirt-and-oatmeal aroma. If you love the smell of a health food store floor right after it’s been mopped, you will love this. If you prefer roses or vanilla, brace yourself.
But I scanned the fine print. There is also (a preservative) and Benzyl Alcohol (a natural but potential irritant).
It doesn’t party hard. It doesn’t fix your wrinkles overnight. But it shows up, hydrates you, and doesn’t cause drama. Rating (First Impressions only): 4/5 stars. Docked one star for the funky smell and the preservatives hiding in the “pure” label.
If you have —patch test this first. That natural fragrance (even if it’s just plant extracts) can bite sensitive skin.
Here is my raw, unfiltered first impression—before the full 30-day trial, before the hype wears off. First things first: 178 knows packaging. The frosted glass bottle feels heavy (premium), and the dropper is that perfect soft-touch rubber.