AXIS-Y Artichoke Intensive Skin Barrier Ampoule
AXIS-Y Artichoke Intensive Skin Barrier Ampoule is an ampoule whose ingredient list carries Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Leaf Extract alongside Allantoin and Adenosine.
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- Suited to
- SensitiveDryNormalCombination
- Helps with
- Dehydration and tight-feeling skinRedness and easily reactive skinDullness and uneven texture
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How it works
The Artichoke Intensive Skin Barrier Ampoule is an ampoule, used after toner and before moisturizer, morning and evening. The plant extract it is built around is Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Leaf Extract, named eleventh on its own ingredient list. The same list carries Allantoin, Adenosine and Beta-Glucan, so the plant extract is not the only thing on it worth naming. How much of the Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Leaf Extract stays on the skin, and for how long, is decided by the ampoule format rather than by the list alone. This is the Original Korean Formula, the ampoule AXIS-Y sells in Korea, Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Leaf Extract and all.
Key benefits
- Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Leaf Extract, the plant extract this ampoule is built around
- Allantoin and Adenosine on the same list, actives
- Beta-Glucan on the same list, a polysaccharide
- Centella Asiatica Extract on the same list, a plant extract
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract and Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract further down the same list
- Laminaria Japonica Extract and Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract further down the same list
Key actives
Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Leaf Extractplant extract
Artichoke Leaf Extract carries cynaropicrin and other plant antioxidants. It is used in formulas aimed at the look of visible pores and dullness. It is the entry this ampoule is named after, and the list carries it.
Allantoinactive
Allantoin is a comfrey-derived compound used to condition skin and soften the outer layer so it feels smoother. It is one of the standard additions to a formula built for easily irritated skin. The panel names it thirty-fifth on this ampoule's list, beside Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Leaf Extract.
Adenosineactive
Adenosine is a nucleoside that Korea's own cosmetic authority recognises as a wrinkle-care functional ingredient, which is why it appears on so many Korean lists at a low level. It is used for the look of fine lines and is stable and well tolerated. It is named thirty-sixth on this ampoule's list, alongside Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Leaf Extract.
Beta-Glucanpolysaccharide
Beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide from oats or yeast. It holds a large amount of water, forms a soothing film, and is one of the ingredients formulators reach for in products aimed at reactive skin. It is named thirty-third on this ampoule's list, alongside Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Leaf Extract.
Centella Asiatica Extractplant extract
Centella Asiatica is the plant behind the whole cica category, sold as gotu kola or Madagascar centella. Its extract is the anchor of Korean formulas built for easily reddened skin, and its work is done by four triterpenes: asiaticoside, madecassoside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. It is named fifth on this ampoule's list, alongside Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Leaf Extract.
Where does this ampoule go in my routine?
After toner and before moisturizer, morning and evening. Anything thinner than an ampoule goes on before it, and anything richer goes on after. If you are adding it to a routine you already like, give it a week on its own first, so what you see is the Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Leaf Extract and not three changes at once.
Is this the Korean-market ampoule or a US version?
The Korean-market one, Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Leaf Extract and all. We match this ampoule to its Korean barcode before it reaches the shelf, which is the check that tells you which market release you are holding.
What else is on the list besides Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Leaf Extract?
Allantoin, Adenosine and Beta-Glucan. The order they are printed in on this ampoule's panel is the order on the box, so you can see where Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Leaf Extract sits relative to them. Further down the same panel: Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract and Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract.
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Where this unit came from
- 1Seoul
Bought as Korean-market stock - 2Customs
Duty paid by us before it enters the US - 3California
Ships domestically, no international leg
We stock the version of a formula that is sold in Korea, not the release a brand prepares for another market under the same name.
Every unit keeps its original barcode and batch code intact, so the unit in your hands can be checked against the brand’s own records.
Import duties are paid by us before the parcel reaches you, so nothing is owed at the door, and returns run for 30 days.
Every claim on this page traces to the unit in the box, the barcode, the batch code and the price you can read for yourself.
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How to use
- Use the Artichoke Intensive Skin Barrier Ampoule after toner and before moisturizer, morning and evening.
- Massage a proper amount into the skin after cleansing and toning.
- It sits between the toner and the moisturizer, and it is the layer most worth leaving alone for a minute before anything covers it.
- Twice a day, every day. Do not use it as a spot application on one area; an ampoule is a routine step, not a targeted dose.
Worth knowing
- Patch test on the inner arm before a first full-face application if skin tends to react easily.
- Store away from direct sunlight and high heat to keep the texture and scent stable over time.
- Introduce one new active at a time when adding this into an existing routine.
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Korean-market original
The Original Korean Formula ampoule from AXIS-Y, formulated with Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Leaf Extract and Allantoin, held in the United States and shipped domestically.
Verify your unit when it arrives
Verify your unit when it arrives
Korean-market stock with the original barcode and batch code intact, exactly as it left Korea.
Match the batch code on the box against the code printed on the bottle or tube itself; the two are stamped separately and should agree.
On the unit itself
- The Korean-market barcode, unaltered from the retail package.
- The manufacturer’s batch code, exactly as the maker printed it.
정품Genuine article, Korean-market stock
What professionals say
What professionals say
What skin-care professionals say about the key actives in this formula, quoted from the medical sources linked beside each.
Allantoin can tone down the dryness of the individual cells. It increases the water content of the skin, which means it helps to hydrate and moisturize.
Wilma Bergfeld, MDDermatologist, Cleveland Clinic It can be especially useful for skin that is easily irritated or prone to redness, including conditions such as rosacea, eczema and contact dermatitis.
Derrick Phillips, MDConsultant dermatologist, Vogue
1 more professional perspective
Centella can make your skin appear more hydrated, plumper and healthier.
Samantha Stein, PA-CDermatology physician assistant, Cleveland Clinic
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