Zinc TECA Trouble Serum

I went with the Pokémon edition, and the pouch has been handy to use. The serum also finishes cleanly on the skin, which I like.

It's been over a month since I bought this and I've used less than a third of it. The texture is sticky, so I wasn't reaching for it often. I expected it to be gentle after reading reviews from sensitive-skin users, but it was quite irritating for me. My skin is very dry, and the more I applied it, the tighter and more dehydrated it felt — the spot gel that came with it stung too.

This is absolutely not for sensitive skin. I trusted the claim that it passed all irritation tests, but I developed contact dermatitis just two days in. The doctor visit ended up costing more than the product, and my face was stinging and itchy. Please think it over carefully before buying if you have sensitive skin.

My skin type is combination-oily/sensitive. I'd been curious about this since it's popular, and bought it when my previous serum ran out. It's watery and clear, so the application feels light and refreshing, and it absorbs quickly. I think it would suit oily or combination-oily skin well, though it might feel a bit drying for dry skin types. There's no irritation, so it could also work well as a soothing product for sensitive or stressed skin. The scent was a bit of a letdown though — slightly off-putting at first, though I imagine you get used to it. There's a generous amount, so it should last a long time.

I chose this for focused care on days my skin gets sensitive. It's lightweight and absorbs relatively quickly, so it was easy to layer with other skincare. On days when redness showed up, my skin felt more comfortable after using it, and since it's not too sticky, I could use it in the morning too. It comes with the main bottle, a refill, and a spot gel, which was practical for managing both my whole face and specific spots.

The texture is very watery and runs immediately when you dispense it. I tried it hoping it would help control oil, but my skin broke out right away. After looking into it, I found the Zinc TECA ingredient might not suit very dry skin. It left a strong dry feeling after applying.

It has a watery texture, and while the moisturizing power is on the weaker side, it does seem to have a soothing effect, so I keep using it. I apply it right after toner.

The effect isn't dramatically visible. Honestly, none of the trouble-care products I've tried have given me a clear-cut result, so I think that's just a limitation of skincare in general. That said, it's not irritating, and for someone like me who mostly deals with mild folliculitis, it does seem to calm the skin. I also like that I bought the bundle set, since I can see how much product is left.

I honestly can't get through daily life without this. I've heard some people it doesn't suit, and a bit of stinging mentioned by others, but for me nothing has felt gentler. I wake up and the redness has completely calmed down. I've gone through so many refills of this by now.

A solid, easy-to-use serum. It absorbs quickly, which I liked, and it's great for summer.

The scent isn't great — hard to describe, but not pleasant. My face felt tight right after the first use and then broke out. I'd already bought extra refills during the sale, so I kept using it out of not wanting to waste it. It hasn't gotten worse, but I don't feel like my acne has improved either.

I bought this hoping it would help with trouble-prone skin, but as someone with combination-sensitive skin, my acne got worse and my face broke out right after applying it. The mild breakout I already had around my period flared up badly, and it even got itchy at night. Trouble-prone skin doesn't automatically mean this will suit you — please research carefully before buying.

I bought this on a recommendation for trouble-prone skin. It feels great to use and keeps my skin moisturized.

I went with the Pokémon edition, and the pouch has been handy to use. The serum also finishes cleanly on the skin, which I like.

It's been over a month since I bought this and I've used less than a third of it. The texture is sticky, so I wasn't reaching for it often. I expected it to be gentle after reading reviews from sensitive-skin users, but it was quite irritating for me. My skin is very dry, and the more I applied it, the tighter and more dehydrated it felt — the spot gel that came with it stung too.

This is absolutely not for sensitive skin. I trusted the claim that it passed all irritation tests, but I developed contact dermatitis just two days in. The doctor visit ended up costing more than the product, and my face was stinging and itchy. Please think it over carefully before buying if you have sensitive skin.

My skin type is combination-oily/sensitive. I'd been curious about this since it's popular, and bought it when my previous serum ran out. It's watery and clear, so the application feels light and refreshing, and it absorbs quickly. I think it would suit oily or combination-oily skin well, though it might feel a bit drying for dry skin types. There's no irritation, so it could also work well as a soothing product for sensitive or stressed skin. The scent was a bit of a letdown though — slightly off-putting at first, though I imagine you get used to it. There's a generous amount, so it should last a long time.

I chose this for focused care on days my skin gets sensitive. It's lightweight and absorbs relatively quickly, so it was easy to layer with other skincare. On days when redness showed up, my skin felt more comfortable after using it, and since it's not too sticky, I could use it in the morning too. It comes with the main bottle, a refill, and a spot gel, which was practical for managing both my whole face and specific spots.

The texture is very watery and runs immediately when you dispense it. I tried it hoping it would help control oil, but my skin broke out right away. After looking into it, I found the Zinc TECA ingredient might not suit very dry skin. It left a strong dry feeling after applying.

It has a watery texture, and while the moisturizing power is on the weaker side, it does seem to have a soothing effect, so I keep using it. I apply it right after toner.

The effect isn't dramatically visible. Honestly, none of the trouble-care products I've tried have given me a clear-cut result, so I think that's just a limitation of skincare in general. That said, it's not irritating, and for someone like me who mostly deals with mild folliculitis, it does seem to calm the skin. I also like that I bought the bundle set, since I can see how much product is left.

I honestly can't get through daily life without this. I've heard some people it doesn't suit, and a bit of stinging mentioned by others, but for me nothing has felt gentler. I wake up and the redness has completely calmed down. I've gone through so many refills of this by now.

A solid, easy-to-use serum. It absorbs quickly, which I liked, and it's great for summer.

The scent isn't great — hard to describe, but not pleasant. My face felt tight right after the first use and then broke out. I'd already bought extra refills during the sale, so I kept using it out of not wanting to waste it. It hasn't gotten worse, but I don't feel like my acne has improved either.

I bought this hoping it would help with trouble-prone skin, but as someone with combination-sensitive skin, my acne got worse and my face broke out right after applying it. The mild breakout I already had around my period flared up badly, and it even got itchy at night. Trouble-prone skin doesn't automatically mean this will suit you — please research carefully before buying.

I bought this on a recommendation for trouble-prone skin. It feels great to use and keeps my skin moisturized.