I have a confession to make: I will put almost anything on my face if a Korean skincare blog tells me it will make me look like a glazed donut. So, when I heard about the mixsoon Peptide Cica Hyalshot 150, a serum that uses actual microscopic needles from sea sponges to push ingredients deeper into your skin, I didnt run away. I hit Add to Cart before I could talk myself out of it.
Wait, Why Does My Face Feel Like A Cactus?
First things first—the texture is a dream. It is a clear, lightweight, fragrance-free ampoule that feels like high-end hydration the second it touches your fingers. But the moment you massage it in? Surprise! It feels like a thousand tiny, microscopic prickles are dancing on your skin. It is not painful, but it is definitely... there. This is the mixsoon patented micro-spicule technology doing its thing. It feels like a very mild, physical tingle that lets you know the Centella Asiatica and Peptides are actually being delivered to the basement of your skin layers instead of just sitting on top like an expensive puddle.
The Morning After My Spicule Experiment
I decided to test this out on a night when my skin looked particularly blah—you know the look, dull, slightly dehydrated, and showing every single pore. I applied it after my toner and followed it with a thick moisturizer. By the time I woke up, the prickly sensation was totally gone, but the results were very much present. My face felt significantly firmer, and that annoying redness around my nose had basically packed its bags and left. It is like the skincare equivalent of a very gentle, at-home microneedling session without the downtime.
- Hydration: My skin felt bouncy and plumped up rather than just greasy or oily.
- Texture: My pores looked noticeably blurred, almost like I had a light filter on my face in real life.
- Radiance: The combination of PDRN and Hyaluronic Acid gave me that rested look, even though I stayed up way too late scrolling.
- Wearability: Zero pilling when I tried it under my makeup the following afternoon.
The Final Verdict
For $23.04, this feels like a total steal for the level of technology you are getting in a bottle. It is essentially a professional-grade treatment you can do in your pajamas. If you are bored with your standard hyaluronic acid and want something that actually moves the needle—literally—this is the one. It gives that elusive Korean glass skin glow without needing a ten-step routine or a plane ticket to Seoul.
Who Should Buy This:
- Anyone chasing the glass skin look who wants visible results on skin texture.
- Skincare nerds who love techy formulas that you can actually feel working.
- People looking for a gentle way to boost skin firmness and soothe redness at the same time.
Who Should Skip This:
- If the idea of a tingling or prickly sensation on your face makes you nervous, this might be too much for you.
- Anyone with a currently broken skin barrier or extremely raw, inflamed skin.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Lauren