Honestly, I was impressed! I worried an oil would feel bad on my skin, but it turned out to be very light and fresh.
VCC Ultra Deluxe Repair Firming Essence Oil 14ml
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Why choose it
Two formulas in one bottle
25% golden botanical oil on top, 75% hydrating, soothing essence water below. Shake and the two become fine micro-beads — richer than water, lighter than oil.
3:1 water-to-oil ratioHydration and oil in one step, instead of a whole layering routine
28-day human efficacy assessment96.88% of participants agreed their skin felt firmer and more elastic
Three invention-patented ingredientsGlyceryl glucoside · 4D hyaluronic acid · Ectoin
Four plant-derived active ingredientsAstaxanthin · Glyceryl glucoside · Meadowfoam seed oil · Squalane
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Shipping and delivery
Orders ship from our Hong Kong warehouse, processed within 1–3 business days. Standard international delivery usually takes 7–15 business days.
30-day returns
Unopened, unused products can be returned or exchanged within 30 days of delivery. For damaged or incorrect items, contact us within 48 hours for a free replacement.
Texture and feel
At rest the golden oil phase sits above the clear water phase — that is the dual-layer design, not spoilage. The formula contains fragrance; if you are sensitive to fragrance, patch test behind the ear first.
Choose your repair cycle
At 3–8 drops per use, a 14ml bottle lasts about a month — one full 28-day cycle, the same length as the third-party human efficacy assessment. Tiers start at 2 bottles.
56 days (about 2 months) starter · top pick
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112 days (about 4 months) consolidation
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Two back-to-back 56-day cycles
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VCC Ultra Deluxe Line
Oil-based care, one step further
Dual layer, a 3:1 water-to-oil ratio
One bottle holds both the hydrating essence water and the nourishing botanical oil — hydration and oil, done in one step.
Barrier status
Dryness and redness, going in circles
When the barrier is not repaired, skin can neither hold water in nor keep irritants out. So it keeps cycling through these four states.
- 01Oily but dehydrated — shiny on the surface, still tight underneath
- 02Red and reactive — swings in temperature or season set it off
- 03Dry and fragile — rough to the touch, fine dry lines show up
- 04Hot and stinging — skincare and makeup both become fussy
Customer Reviews
Real customer feedback
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I once spent a long time in the sun at the beach for a photo shoot. That night I used this essence oil, and the next day my face felt fine — no redness or burning. It really is soothing.
Now that I've found something this good, I want to recommend it to my friends too.
I'm always worried about dry skin — when it gets dry, those lines show up easily. Now with VCC essence oil it's been pretty good.
It gives me the moisture and nourishment I wanted. Even when I apply it before bed, my face is still hydrated when I wake up.
Works really well — I'm going to stock up on more. My skin feels smoother since using it.
My skin is fragile to begin with… so I'm very careful with products. This essence oil really changed my mind about oil textures.
Going between air-conditioned rooms and the outdoors, the hot and cold used to make my face red and uncomfortable… I've stuck with the essence oil for a while and it's much better now.
It doesn't irritate my skin and doesn't feel greasy.
Even in the height of summer my skin doesn't feel uncomfortable using it.
Now when I look in the mirror every day, my skin feels much softer, and my face even feels firmer.
It doesn't feel heavy at all. Makeup goes on really smoothly afterwards — better than the primers I've bought.
Especially in hot summer weather my face gets uncomfortable for no reason. Every time I apply this essence oil, my skin just relaxes.
I even want to get this for my mom to try.
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Key ingredients
Seven in the water phase, four in the oil
The water phase hydrates and calms, the oil phase nourishes and protects. Every ingredient has a job.
Glyceryl glucoside
Sourced from Lake Chenghai, one of the world’s three great natural blue-green algae regions; patented purification to >99%. Helps skin hold on to moisture.
Invention patent
4D hyaluronic acid
Bloomage Hymagic-4D. Cross-linked, sodium hyaluronate, acetylated and hydrolyzed — four molecular weights hydrating layer by layer.
Invention patent
Panthenol (vitamin B5)
Imported from DSM in the UK. Helps raise stratum corneum hydration and reduce transepidermal water loss.
Imported raw material
Ectoin
An amino acid derivative from halophilic bacteria, produced by microbial fermentation. Helps skin stay stable.
Invention patent
Gentian dual-factor complex
Wild gentian root extract from 4,200m in Lhünzhub County, Tibet, plus Stephania tetrandra extract from Guangxi roots aged ten years or more — a botanical soothing pair. The raw material was tested for soothing effect in a zebrafish model.
Herbal soothing
Oligopeptide-1
A tripeptide of glycine, histidine and lysine at ≥95% purity — a small, topically absorbable repair peptide.
Small-molecule peptide
Niacinamide
From DSM, refined with Swiss process technology; 99% purity with low nicotinic acid residue. Helps reduce transepidermal water loss and supports the skin barrier.
Barrier support
Squalane
Plant squalane from olives, imported from France. Absorbs easily without a greasy feel and helps reduce water loss.
Imported raw material
Meadowfoam seed oil
Imported from the USA (FANCOR®). One of nature’s most stable oils — over 95% long-chain fatty acids, slow to oxidize, with a light, dry finish.
Imported raw material
Sea buckthorn oil
From Wutai Mountain, Shanxi. Carries a range of vitamins, trace elements and amino acids to nourish the lipid film.
Natural oil
Astaxanthin
From Haematococcus pluvialis, supercritical CO₂ extracted. An antioxidant that helps skin stand up to environmental stress.
Antioxidant28-day human efficacy assessment: the actual numbers
- Third-party human efficacy assessment (32 healthy women aged 32–50; 33 enrolled, 1 withdrew; 28 days of continuous use) concluded: gentle and non-irritating, with soothing, repairing and firming effects; suitable for sensitive skin.
- In vitro as well: hyaluronidase inhibition (in vitro evidence for soothing and hydration) 63.86 ± 2.42% (p=0.0047), DPPH free-radical scavenging (in vitro evidence for antioxidant protection) 20.99 ± 1.39% (P<0.0001)
Results vary by individual.
Illustration
Firmness and elasticity, made visible
96.88%
agreed their skin felt firmer and more elastic
30.04%
reduction in the area of visible redness
BeforeAfter
25.32%
reduction in transepidermal water loss
Drag the slider to compare. These images are illustrations. The figures below come from the third-party human efficacy assessment; results vary by individual.
Formula you can trust
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No added alcohol
The filed ingredient list contains no ethanol
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No added mineral oil
The filed ingredient list contains no mineral oil
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No added colorants
The golden tone comes from the botanical oil, not dye
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93.75% agreed it felt gentle
Questionnaire result, 32 participants, 28-day human efficacy assessment
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Suitable for sensitive skin
Per the human efficacy assessment; sensitive skin should still patch test first
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Passed third-party safety testing
Microbiology, heavy metals, diethylene glycol and pesticide residues all meet the Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics
Three steps with the little purple bottle
1
Shake
Shake before use so the botanical oil on top and the essence water below blend into fine micro-beads.
2
Dispense 3–8 drops
After cleansing and toner, press the pump and dispense about 3–8 drops into your palm.
3
Pressing in
Rub your palms until warm, then press gently over face and neck until fully absorbed.
Compared with the usual facial-oil options
| VCC oil | Usual options | |
|---|---|---|
| Format | Dual layer at 3:1, shaken into dual-essence micro-beads | All-oil or all-water, one or the other |
| Hydration and oil | Both in one step | Toner, lotion and oil layered separately |
| Texture | Richer than water, lighter than oil — nourished, not shiny | All-oil formulas feel heavy; stifling in summer or on oily skin |
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FAQ
It separates into two layers when it sits. Has it gone bad?
No. The golden top layer is the botanical oil phase and the clear layer below is the hydrating, soothing essence water. The 3:1 separation is the design. Just shake before each use.
Does it work for both dry and oily skin?
Yes. The dual-layer texture is light and absorbs quickly, so oily skin stays comfortable; the botanical oils give dry skin enough richness. It works in every season and is especially useful around a change of season; use a little more in autumn and winter if you want more richness.
Can I use it with a sheet mask?
Yes. Apply a layer before the mask as a base, or mix it with a mask cream as an overnight, rinse-free mask.
Where does it go in my routine?
After cleansing and toner. You can also blend it into your lotion or moisturizer, or use it as a primer before foundation.
How long does one bottle last?
One bottle is 14ml. At 3–8 drops per use it usually lasts about a month; a massage routine uses more and will finish it sooner.
Does it contain fragrance?
Yes, it contains fragrance. If you are sensitive to fragrance, patch test behind the ear or on the inner arm for 24 hours before using it on your face.
Is it suitable for sensitive skin?
The third-party human efficacy assessment concluded it is suitable for sensitive skin, and 93.75% of the 32 valid participants (33 enrolled, 1 withdrew) agreed it felt gentle. Sensitive skin should still patch test first.
What is the shelf life?
Three years unopened. Store at room temperature in a dry place, out of direct sunlight and out of reach of children.
Full ingredient list
Water, Dimethicone, Isohexadecane, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, 1,3-Propanediol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Panthenol, Ectoin, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Gentiana Scabra Root Extract, Glyceryl Glucoside, Hydroxyacetophenone, Stephania Tetrandra Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Squalane, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Sodium PCA, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, 1,2-Pentanediol, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Disodium EDTA, Oligopeptide-1, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Fragrance, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract, Astaxanthin, Tocopherol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin
When should I see a doctor first?
Stop using it and see a doctor if you have persistent swelling or redness, marked flaking, broken skin or severe stinging. Skincare is not a substitute for medical care.
Pairs well with
Get the full AM & PM routine in one order
The essence oil layers well after the Brightening Dark Spot Essence. To get the complete morning-and-evening routine in one order, see the Advanced Plan set.
Settle your skin first, then bring the oil back
During a sensitive stretch or a change of season, settle your skin with the Blue Copper Peptide Freeze-Dried Essence first, then let the oil take over daily water-and-oil care.
