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A spritzable face serum is gaining legions of beauty fans online for giving skin an expensive, glass-like glow – and we can’t get enough of it.
First Spray Serum from Korean skincare brand d’Alba has to be one of the most popular products we’ve come across and it’s got some seriously bigwig fans including celebrity makeup artist Hindash and makeup influencer Painted By Spencer.
Actually known as the ‘flight attendant mist’ in Korea as it’s so widely used by Korean flight attendants to keep their skin hydrated and glowy in dry cabin conditions, this serum is hyped for good reason.
d'alba Italian White Truffle First Spray Serum
Korean skincare brand d’Alba’s First Spray Serum is a luxe, dual-layer mist that hydrates, nourishes, and leaves skin with an instant, dewy glow. Infused with antioxidant-rich white truffle extract, brightening niacinamide, and moisturising avocado oil, this fine spray delivers the benefits of a serum in one lightweight, refreshing spritz.
One online shopper’s glowing review even said: ‘Every mature woman needs to have one. This product is magic in a bottle.’
What’s the fuss about? Well, let’s state the obvious first. Rather than a dropper or pump bottle like traditional serums, d’Alba’s is in a spray bottle, giving users an all-over mist of hydration in just one spritz.
The nourishing dual-layer formula contains a load of incredible skin-nourishing ingredients too.
Niacinamide strengthens the skin barrier, adenosine helps smooth the skin and combat wrinkles and its hero ingredient, Italian white truffle extract, works as a powerful antioxidant to improve skin elasticity and reduce fine lines.
The white truffle extract is so key, in fact, that d’Alba sources this ingredient from Piedmont Alba in Italy – a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Packed with six times more antioxidant power than propolis extract, these rare white truffles take 7 to 10 years to mature and can only be found 30 to 100cm underground – with the help of specially trained dogs, no less.
It’s basically an incredibly boujee, ultra-nourishing face mist that not only works to improve the appearance of the skin, it actively fights signs of aging.
Looking at it, you’ll probably notice that this luxurious mist has a dual-layer formula. The serum layer with White Truffle Extract mixes with the oil layer (consisting of 8 oils, including avocado and soybean oil) when shaken to deeply moisturise dry skin and banish dry patches and flakiness.
And did you know that over 40 million bottles have been sold worldwide? A pretty impressive stat if you ask us.
It’s incredibly versatile so use it as and when you need to. Want more moisture before applying your makeup? Prep your skin with a spritz of this before a foundation. Powdered your face a little too much? Add a mist of this over the top to melt the powders into your skin. Skin flakes starting to show at the end of the day? You know what to do.
We just love the finish it leaves on the skin and judging from the reviews, thousands of shoppers do too.
One review from a shopper named Lola said: ‘Fantastic product, really hydrates your skin and gives that dewy look, great for freshening up makeup through the day with just a little spray, lasts as well.’
A review left by a user called Alison reads: ‘I love this spray and wish I could give it more than 5 stars. It smells amazing, super fresh and light. It hydrates my skin instantly and leaves a subtle, healthy glow that really brightens my complexion. Perfect to spritz before makeup for a smooth base and also great to refresh your skin mid-day without messing up your look. It feels gentle and soothing, so I use it daily.’
And a review from user Jowanna said: ‘I’ve been on the hunt for a product that gives my skin that coveted “glass skin” appearance, and the d’Alba First Spray Serum delivered beyond my expectations. From the first use, I noticed my complexion looked more radiant and hydrated. The fine mist feels incredibly refreshing, and it’s perfect for setting makeup or giving my skin a midday boost.’
Want to bag one for yourself? You’ll be pleasantly surprised to know that it’s currently on offer on Amazon bringing its usual RRP from £16 down to £13 – saving you 19%! It would be rude not to…
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