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Highlights
- ApotheCARE Essentials PhytoDEFEND Serum with Persian silk tree bark, White willow bark + Niacinamide
- Bark is the shield of the plant. ApotheCARE Essentials serum captures its essence into advanced formula to help skin defend against everyday aggressors.
- Defends: face serum works with your skin's surface proteins and minimizes damage from daily pollutants
- Restores: serum for face restores vitality to even the most tired skin
- Energizes: advanced serum formula helps defend against skin fatigue from artificial blue light and pollution
- This serum contains no parabens, no artificial dyes, no petrolatum, no propylene glycol, no phthalates
Description
Our advanced face care collections use precision plant extraction for targeted results. ApotheCARE Essentials PhytoDEFEND serum, boosted by bark and niacinamide, defends against photo-damage and artificial blue light while supporting the skin barrier for fresher, healthier-looking skin. This light and dewy serum leaves a velvety finish on the skin. How to use: Apply face moisturizer in the morning and evening over face and neck. DOSAGE: Use 3 drops. For best results, follow up with PhytoDEFEND SPF 30 Shield Day Face Lotion. Formulated with Persian silk tree bark and white willow bark, the PhytoDEFEND collection captures the essence of the shield of the plant - the bark - into advanced formulas to help skin defend against everyday aggressors. Included on an active level, the Persian Silk Tree Bark energizes skin to visibly reduce the signs of skin fatigue. This collection works with your skin's surface proteins and minimizes damage from daily pollutants, while restoring vitality to even the most tired skin. The re-energizing properties of the product help skin look refreshed and renewed. Purity of Nature. Progressed by Science. Precision plant extractions. We understand that every part of a plant is unique. From the bottom of the roots to the tip of a leaf, we've captured their essence and optimized formulas that contains a specific benefit for skin. Discover skin care products specially tailored to your skin's needs, from Hyaluronic Acid serum to hydrating moisturizer to facial cleanser. Each collection provides specific skin benefits thanks to our carefully selected active ingredients. Boosted by roots, leaves, and bark, and meticulously prepared.
Scent: Scented
Health Facts: Contains Hyaluronic Acid, Dye-Free
Product Form: Serum
Beauty Purpose: Basic Cleansing
Recommended Skin Type: Normal
Net weight: 1 fl oz (US)
TCIN: 75562190
UPC: 055086003858
Item Number (DPCI): 037-14-1295
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Ingredients:
water (aqua), isodecyl neopentanoate, glycerin, caprylic/capric triglyceride, butylene glycol, niacinamide, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, phenoxyethanol, dimethicone, fragrance (parfum), ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/beheneth-25 ma crosspolymer, linoleamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate, albizia julibrissin (persian silk tree) bark extract, disodium edta, sodium citrate, iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, salix alba (willow) bark extract, coumarin, isoeugenol.
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Estimated ship dimensions: 4.53 inches length x 1.54 inches width x 1.28 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.19 pounds
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4.4 out of 5 stars with 59 reviews
effectiveness: 5 out of 5
quality: 5 out of 5
100% would recommend
1 recommendations
Calming and hydrating
5 out of 5 stars
Klm0713 - 6 years ago
originally posted on apothecareessentials.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this product in a vox box from influenster in exchange for my honest opinion. I was a little skeptical if I was going to like the serum. I enjoyed the scent of the cleanser and the anti pollution spray but was worried that the serum would be to strong but I was totally wrong! The smell is amazing, refreshing, calming, and the serum absorbs into my skin quickly. It leaves my skin soft, hydrated and supple. No oiliness and after using it for weeks it has improved the texture of my skin. It doesnt clog my pores, cause redness or irritation. It has made my skin look more awake and younger. It has softened fine lines and improved dry areas next to my nose from the harsh winter weather. It has become a new favorite that I will continue to use in my daily regimen! Definitely recommend this serum!
Complementary @Influenster
4 out of 5 stars
- 6 years ago
originally posted on apothecareessentials.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Again the smell is amazing very calming. I really enjoyed that it came with a dropper for sanitation purposes. The product it self has a nice milky luxurious feel As a professional cosmetologist I would say practically spa like
Light and moisturizing
5 out of 5 stars
Mrsgaub - 6 years ago
originally posted on apothecareessentials.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this product in my Vox Box from Influencer for my review. This serum is nice and lightweight. I like to use my jade roller with this serum. It leaves my face feeling soft and looking refreshed. I have been using this along with phytoDefend Purifying cleanser and anti-pollution spray and plan to continue using.
Hydrating Serum
3 out of 5 stars
CSandstrom - 6 years ago
originally posted on apothecareessentials.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this product as part of the Influenster VoxBox campaign. I have been using this serum for the last few weeks and have enjoyed the hydration it provides however I would not repurchase due to the heavy fragrance used throughout the line. For this to be touted as a natural line then to use fragrance which provides no benefit whatsoever goes against the point for me. I also find that the dropper gets a bit messy because it's a bit thicker, this would be much better in a pump.
Ok serum
4 out of 5 stars
Jovanka - 6 years ago
originally posted on apothecareessentials.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Not bad, absorbs quickly, feels light on the skin. Moisturises and softens the skin but the scent is a little too strong (to be more clear, bark note in this serum is much stronger than in cleanser). However I didn’t like the packaging. This serum’s viscosity is not optimal for a dropper. I’ve seen this too many times, it’s like manufacturers feel obliged to place their serums in the dropper bottle just because it’s a serum. Even if serum texture doesn’t really work well with dropper. Overall, not bad but I doubt I’ll purchase, too many other options available.
Noticeable Difference
5 out of 5 stars
MB992 - 6 years ago
originally posted on apothecareessentials.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Disclaimer: I received this product in a trio free from influencer and all opinions are my own. I have tried all 3 products, the cleanser, the spray, and the serum, and buy for the serum is my favorite. I have sensitive and oily skin, which can be a struggle to find a serum that will not break or dry out my skin. But after adding the serum into my daily skin care regimen I was able to see a noticeable difference within a week's time. The over all texture of my skin was smooth and my blemishes were dramatically reduced. I highly recommend this product.
Great value!
4 out of 5 stars
Gikat6 - 6 years ago
originally posted on apothecareessentials.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I like this serum because you don't need much, it smells amazing, and its very lightweight. I love that it is in a bottle with a dropper. It makes choosing the amount you want so much easier. I did receive this product complimentary from Influenster for review but I really do like this product. The entire line smells like my childhood. I definitely recommend!
Smooth as butter!
5 out of 5 stars
Princessjatan - 6 years ago
originally posted on apothecareessentials.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received my complimentary Phytodefend serum in my voxbox from influester and let me say that this stuff is amazing! The way it leaves your skin feeling so smooth and smelling like heaven is close to how I think I would feel after paying for a facial at the spa. I would definitely recommend others to buy this product.
Nice feel strong odor
2 out of 5 stars
Amy190 - 6 years ago
originally posted on apothecareessentials.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this product free through Influenster. I’m in my 40’s so I did need an occasional serum for my skin. I did enjoy the feel and the way my skin felt after using thus product however the scent that lingers with it is strong. I didn’t enjoy it at all and stopped using the product once it triggered migraines
Nice
4 out of 5 stars
Cjojarvis34 - 6 years ago
originally posted on apothecareessentials.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Thanks to @influenster I recieved this for free to try out. This product smells amazing and is very moisturizing and nourishing for my skin. That being said Ive found myself getting a bit more oily in my T-zone. So I just try to keep from putting it in those areas.@apothecareessentials, #phytodefend, #influenstervoxbox, #complimentary, #contest, #apothecareessentials
amazing serum and makeup primer
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
jankywitch - 6 years ago
This has accidentally become my favorite primer. I was scared at first because dimethicone is an ingredient & normally that breaks me out but this serum has so many goodies in it that it hasn't broken my skin out. Because of dimethicone I don't like to wear it at night before bed, but I looooove it for day time. Definitely my new favorite day serum & works so amazingly under makeup. The perfect primer if I dare say.
Serum Serum.
2 out of 5 stars
LoNDeed - 6 years ago
originally posted on apothecareessentials.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Got this in my latest vox box. Just wasn’t super impressed. No clear instructions on when to use the serum. Usually used directly following washing my face but never noticed any true difference.
1 reply from Consumer Services team - 6 years ago
Thanks for your review. The intent of this product is to lightly hydrate while protecting skin from the elements. We're sorry you didn't feel a difference after using it. Please feel free to reach out to Consumer Services directly at consumer.services@unilever.com if you'd like to discuss your comments further.
Feels great on the skin
5 out of 5 stars
Remcakes - 6 years ago
originally posted on apothecareessentials.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really liked this serum. The scent is kinda baby powdery-marshmallow-ish, I can’t really explain it, but I like it. Makes my skin look nice when on. Hasn’t broken me out and isn’t too greasy.
Lovely texture
3 out of 5 stars
Hmbmrh - 6 years ago
originally posted on apothecareessentials.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Out of the three apothecare products I’ve tried this one is my favorite due to its beautiful milky texture that makes my skin feel velvety smooth. However, this product has the same seriously strong fragrance that the others have except it lingers even more than the others. I can’t speak on long term effects since I haven’t been able to try it out for that long but it’s very moisturizing, and lays under and mixes well with my night time moisturizer. Really sad that I’m in the apparently 1% that cannot stand the smell of this line. I received this product to test from Influenster for my honest opinion.
1 reply from Consumer Services team - 6 years ago
Thank you for reaching out to share your thoughts with us. We are happy to hear you enjoyed the performance of our PhytoDefend Protecting Serum, even if you did not care for the scent. We would like to gather additional details from you regarding your experience. Please feel free to contact our Consumer Services team at consumer.services@unilever.com.
Added to skin regimen
5 out of 5 stars
Tyesha - 6 years ago
originally posted on apothecareessentials.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I got this product in my Voxbox from influenster. I love serums so I was really excited to try this out and let me tell you it didn’t disappoint me. It’s smell wonderful and it’s not heavy on my face. Also locks in the moisture. My skin looks so hydrated especially after dealing with this harsh winter. I love it!
Good serum!
4 out of 5 stars
Redpuffs - 6 years ago
originally posted on apothecareessentials.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this product for free from Influenster. I use the serum with the spray. At first I was unsure about the serum but after using it consecutively I liked it. I only wish that the serum was more hydrating for me. I have to add another layer of moisturizer on top. It has left my skin very soft!! Love the smell!
My dull skin looked more hydrated
5 out of 5 stars
POCT99 - 6 years ago
originally posted on apothecareessentials.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received the ApotheCARE Essential PhytoDefend Protecting Serum complimentary for testing purposes from Influenster. To give my honest opinion, I tried this product out for approximately three weeks before writing this review. This product has a nice unique scent. After using the Purifying Cleanser, I used the Protecting Serum in the mornings and at night. I applied a generous amount of drops than was recommended on the box, because I wanted to make sure I covered my face and neck. The Serum has a milky thick consistency. My skin looked hydrated, it didn’t feel sticky, the product absorbed into my skin, and my face looked a little dewy. My skin never felt irritated in any way the entire duration of me testing this product out.
Milky and moisturizing!
4 out of 5 stars
LauraElizabeth - 6 years ago
originally posted on apothecareessentials.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This serum is one of my favorites, and I’m a skincare addict so I have tried almost everything! This particular line I received complimentary from my voxbox in exchange for my honest review. And HONESTLY, I’ll be buying it! It’s not oily like a lot of serums, but it locks in the moisture and doesn’t leave your face tacky feeling. It hydrates my face and lasts all day! I’ve already got a few of my friends loving it as much as I do!
Feels nice
3 out of 5 stars
Beautyreviewer - 6 years ago
originally posted on apothecareessentials.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This was sent to me through Influenster. I like this product more than the cleanser and face most. It’s scent is much lighter and it glides on the skin nicely. It is moisturizing and creamy. I will continue to use it and see how it goes!
Serum skin protector
4 out of 5 stars
Vette - 6 years ago
originally posted on apothecareessentials.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I give this 4 stars because this serum is more like a protector from the elements than a skin changer. This white milky serum feels and smells so clean and good for my skin. I feel like the purchase of this product is for luxury instead of a purchase for a skin care need.