Is Axis-Y a good skincare brand?

Is AXIS-Y a good skincare brand? Our answer is yes. But that’s not all we have to convince you. So, in this short article, we’ll be breaking down each of Axis-Y’s products available at Beauty Barn. After you get to know each of the what’s what, we’ll let you be the judge.

Skincare is like a maze. Easy for anyone to get lost inside it if you don’t know what your skin really needs. So, here’s a basic breakdown on AXIS-Y’s top selling skincare line.

Axis-Y 61% Mugwort Green Vital Energy Complex Sheet Mask

What is it?

A face mask that energizes your tired and dull skin. This powerhouse of a mask has 61% of Mugwort as the key ingredient with other nutrients and minerals to take care of your inflamed, acne and sensitivity issues.

Which skin type does this AXIS-Y product suit?

Great news on this as it is suitable for all skin types unless you have an allergy to Mugwort specifically.

What are the benefits of using this AXIS-Y sheet mask?

This mask has been formulated to:

Soothe your irritated and sensitized skin.
Heal & calm inflammation.
nourish, moisturize, and strengthen skin barrier.
Aid in reducing hyperpigmentation
Improve skin regeneration cycle.

How and when to use this sheet mask?

After your cleanser and toner steps, apply the sheet mask on your face.

Leave it on for 15-20 minutes after which you can gently pat the remaining essence on to your neck, shoulders, hands, etc. without washing it off.

You can use this mask in both your morning (before make-up) or night time routine if your skin is inflamed, sensitive or irritated. For a more cooling effect, try keeping it in your fridge for some time.

Why is it green though?

This particular sheet mask appears green because it has ingredients like spinach leaf extract, cabbage leaf extract, broccoli extract and artemisia capillaris extract that give the mask its green hue. So, no worries about artificial colouring here.

Axis-Y Complete No-Stress Physical Sunscreen [SPF 50+ PA ++++]

What is it?

This is a physical sunscreen with SPF 50 formulated to protect your skin from the harsh sun. With mugwort and niacinamide as its key ingredient, it provides antioxidant benefits with UV damage protection.

Which skin type does this AXIS-Y product suit?

This sunscreen is suitable for all skin types. However, if you are dealing with sensitive, easily irritated and acne prone skin, this may help improve those issues too.

What are the benefits of this AXIS-Y Sunscreen?

This sunscreen has a couple of not-so-common features you are going to love if you live in a hot and humid weather.

Cools down your skin’s temperature. It is also anti-inflammatory, irritation and sensitivity soothing.
Dealing with rigid skin? This sunscreen can help improve elasticity, improve texture and provide anti-ageing benefits.
Helps retain moisture to keep your skin supple.
Offers UVA and UVB protection while helping to repair sun damage.

How and when to use this sunscreen?

Try the two-finger method. It’s quite simple, here’s how:

Apply two lines of sunscreen on your index finger and your middle finger and apply it on your palm.

Spread the sunscreen evenly on your face and neck until white cast disappears (white-cast lasts for a few minutes). Apply more lines to cover other exposed areas of your skin if required.

Reapply after every 2 hours during day-time for better UV protection especially when outdoors.

Axis-Y Cera-Heart My Type Duo Cream

What is it?

This moisturizer uses two key ingredients – heartleaf and ceramides that fits just right if you have the combination skin type. The white cream is for your U zone and blue cream is for your T zone.

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What is the U zone and T zone?

The U zone implies the sides of your face extending to your chin which tend to get drier in the winter. The T zone is the area of your face that cover your nose and your forehead that are prone to oiliness especially in the summer.

Which skin type does this AXIS-Y moisturizer go with?

Now typically this moisturizer is made for combination skin types, but you can also use this if you have the oily skin type or the dry skin type.

I have acne-prone skin, can I still use this moisturizer?

Yes, you can still use this moisturizer if you have acne-prone combination skin type.

What benefits does this AXIS-Y moisturizer give?

This duo cream has some really good benefits apart from being moisturizer for combination skin types.

Hydrates oily skin to reduce the excess sebum and restore balance.
Softens dry and patchy areas of your skin.
Stimulates collagen to give you a more youthful and radiant skin.
Dealing with uneven skin tone? This duo cream helps brighten up your skin.
Defends against free radicals that cause wrinkles, dark spots, and saggy skin and also helps improve acne.

How and when to use this moisturizer?

Take out an ample amount and apply it directly to your face before using your sunscreen.

Gently pat on your face for better absorption.

Don’t forget to apply sunscreen after using the moisturizer.

Axis-Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum

What is it?

This serum is truly for the ones that want to get rid of dark spots and uneven skin tone.

It also helps reduce moderate acne and inflammation.

What skin type does this AXIS-Y product suit?

The serum is suitable for all skin types. It works to reduce hyperpigmentation caused by post acne scars.

What are the benefits of this AXIS-Y serum?

Corrects the dark spots and balances uneven skin tone.
It retains moisture.
Reduces pigmentation caused by post acne scars.
Moisturizes your skin deeply.
Also soothes and brightens the skin.

How and when to use this serum?

You can apply a pea-sized amount to affected areas of your skin or you can apply it to entire area of your face.

Pat gently for better absorption.

For better results, use the serum twice a day in your morning and night time skincare routine.

Axis-Y Heartleaf My Type Calming Cream

What is it?

This is a calming cream that has a lightweight gel-type texture made to soothe irritation and get rid of dehydration. The formulation is made ideal for layering other skincare steps because of its lightweight texture.

What skin type does this AXIS-Y product suit?

This cream is formulated to suit generally all skin types that are troubled with sensitivity issues and acne concerns.

What are the benefits of this AXIS-Y cream?

It has key ingredients – heartleaf and cica that helps to relieve sensitivity, irritation and strengthen your skin barrier. It also comes with benefits such as anti-ageing and skin brightening while working to reduce excess oil on your skin

How and when to use this cream?

You can use this cream right after your toner, essences, and serum steps in both morning and night time skincare routines.

Start by applying an ample amount of cream on your palms and gently massage your face with it.

Gently pat to allow the gel cream to get fully absorbed. It can also be layered 2-3 times without making your skin oily.

Axis-Y Mugwort Pore Clarifying Wash Off Pack

What is it?

Formulated with 61% of Mugwort as its key ingredient, this wash off mask is made specially for skin that needs pore cleansing, inflammation soothing, irritation relief and skin exfoliation.

What skin type does this AXIS-Y product suit?

This mask is suitable for skin types. It is specially made for the skin that is troubled from acne, enlarged pores and irritation.

What are the benefits of this AXIS-Y mask?

This wash off mask is formulated to give you and only you these:

Soothe your inflamed and irritated skin.
Provides antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties to prevent acne and other inflammation.
Revitalizes your skin with a boost of that antioxidant goodness.
Dealing with blackheads and acne? This mask cleanses off impurities from your pores.

How and when to use this mask?

Make use of the spatula that comes with the product by scooping up an ample amount onto dry and clean face.

Apply evenly across your face and make sure to avoid the areas around your mouth and eyes.

Allow the mask to dry for around 15 minutes

Finally rinse off with lukewarm water.

You can use this mask 2-3 times a week in either your morning or night time skincare routine.

Axis-Y New Skin Resolution Gel Mask

What is it?

Humidity can cause further inflammation and rise in skin temperature. This gel-mask does just the opposite of cooling down the temperature of your skin and reducing inflammation and irritation. With niacinamide as its core ingredient, it helps to reduce skin irritation and sensitivity issues.

Which skin type does this AXIS-Y product suit?

This is actually suitable for all skin types – oily, dry and combination. However, it is an ideal mask if you have skin concerns like sensitivity, inflammation, and acne.

What are the benefits of using this AXIS-Y mask?

These are some of its key benefits you are going to love:

It improves your dull skin and balances uneven skin tone.
Provides your skin with a boost of anti-oxidants that prevent ageing signs.
Keeps your skin moisturized.
Renews and Revitalizes tired skin.
Prevents skin dehydration.

How and when to use this mask?

After your cleanser step, use the spatula to scoop up a required amount directly onto your face.

Spread it evenly across your face. Avoid the areas around your mouth and eyes.

Leave the mask on for 15 minutes and rinse it off with lukewarm water.

Can be used up to 2-3 times a week in either morning or night time routines.

Axis-Y Quinoa One-Step Balanced Gel Cleanser

What is it?

This is a cleanser that delivers in just One-Step. That’s right, a one-step cleanser that effectively removes makeup and cleanses pores with its gentle and hydrating formulation. The key ingredient? Quinoa is the word.

Which skin type does this AXIS-Y product suit?

This cleanser loves all skin types equally but it does have its own favorites which are sensitive and acne prone skin.

What are the benefits of this AXIS-Y cleanser?

If you have skin concerns such as clogged pores, oily skin, sensitive and acne prone skin, you are going to love this. Here’s why:

Formulated with an optimal pH level which will not further cause irritation.
Gently cleanses your skin from impurities like dust, oil and dirt.
Effectively removes makeup
Clears the gunk out from your pores
Provides hydration to your skin to keep it supple
Prepares your skin for other skincare steps

How and when to use this cleanser?

Apply 2-3 pumps onto your hands and lather it up.

Massage with circular motions across your face for about 3 minutes.

Finally wash it off with lukewarm water to get all of the residue.

Can be used twice daily in both morning and night time routine as your first step.

Axis-Y Sunday Morning Refreshing Cleansing Foam

What is it?

This is another wonderful cleanser from AXIS-Y that the fans just can’t get enough of. Just like its name, it is formulated to give your skin that much needed REFRESH.

Which skin type does this AXIS-Y product suit?

This is another cleanser that loves every skin type but also has its personal favorites which include – acne prone and sensitive skin.

What are the benefits of this AXIS-Y cleanser?

This amazing cleanser formulated with birch sap as its core ingredient provides your skin with:

Skin barrier strengthening.
Balances out the oiliness on your skin without drying it out.
Effectively removes impurities & dead skin cells from your skin.
Soothes skin that is highly irritated.
Improves dull skin and brightens up your skin like Sunday Morning sunshine!
Fights for your skin against harmful toxins.
Improves skin’s regenerative cycle to reveal brighter looking glow.

How and when to use this cleanser?

Squeeze a small amount onto the palm of your hands.

Add a few drops of water to help lather up bubbly foams of joy.

Gently massage the bubbly foams onto wet face avoiding areas around eye.

And finally wash it off with lukewarm water.

Is Axis-Y cruelty free?

Absolutely! Axis-Y does not test any of their products at any stage of formulation. They share the value with everyone else that are fighting for a better future for the animals and the planet.

Is Axis-Y Vegan?

Yes, Axis-Y formulates products that are vegan-friendly. This has been certified by the Korean Vegan Association.

Is Axis-Y Halal?

Another win for Axis-Y in this case as their products are made from natural plant-based ingredients. They do not make use of any form of animal by-products in their formulation.

So that’s that. We hope this blog helps you find get to know what your skin needs and also your Holy Grail if you haven’t found one yet.

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