I found this gem while in Seoul, South Korea. It was in an aisle where “hot items” were sold at Olive Young. It caught my attention because I’ve never seen a “spray serum” before, and it included “white truffle” from Italy. I’ve never had white truffle on my skin, but I loved it in my tummy! So I thought why not?
That night, I immediately opened the product with overflowing excitement. The bottle fit perfectly into the palm of my hand. Packaged in a frosted tempered-glass material, the watery serum gushed inside. There’s 2 layers that can be seen: first, the serum layer which includes the Italian white truffle extract, niacinamide, and chia seed extract for skin relief and glow; second, the oil layer which has oil from various plants for moisture and radiance. I immediately tested it with a quick spritz, and the smell was exquisite. It was refreshing and luxurious. Now, it was time to actually test it.
d’Alba White Truffle Spray Serum
Instructions
- Cleanse face well by removing make-up and impurities
- Shake the spray well to disperse the oil evenly
- Spray 6 in. away all over the face, neck, and décolletage
*Serums should typically be the first layer to any skincare!
*Can be used morning and/or evening
Wear Test
Since I’ve been moisturizing my face really well, it’s hard to test the serum by taking before and after photos of my face; you can’t really see a difference. Therefore, I tested it on the back of my hand because that’s where it’s been really dry lately!
Pros
- Packed with antioxidants
- Vegan, hypoallergenic, & free of surfactants
- Non-comedogenic so it won’t clog pores!
- Hydrates and leaves skin glowing
- Compact size than can be taken on the plane (100 mL)
- Consistent and even spray nozzle
Con
- Arguably, might be too “light” on the skin
Final Word
I have combination skin where parts of my face is very oily and other parts are very dry. Currently, my face is a bit more dry and irritated than usual because I’ve recently started using Retacnyl, which is a prescription retinoid that contains tretinoin. As I use this product, my skin can be very sensitive to many products. However, I had no issue with the d’Alba White Truffle Spray Serum!
Although this is a serum, it feels like a face mist for a good “pick-me-up.” I can imagine myself putting this on on-the-go or in an airplane where the air can get super dry. If that’s the case, the packaging of this is perfect because it is exactly 100mL which is the maximum limit for carry-on liquids!
Overall, this is a very easy and effective serum! Most serums come oil-based and can feel very heavy or sticky. However, this serum is the total opposite! It settles immediately into the skin and my skin felt hydrated and glowing. I noticed the effects right away. Also, since it is so lightweight, it is easy to layer other skincare and/or make-up on top.