TikTok Viral Brand For Combination Skin Boring Without You Has Two New Products
Here’s my Honest Review of Their Face Flood™ Moisturiser & Make me Wet Milk Serum
Image description: Lara, author of the article, who has light skin and vibrant pink hair smiles while holding the Face Flood™ moisturiser and Milk Serum. They have acne patches on their face reinforce the skincare theme. Image credit: @rivetlicker
When I entered my thirties, hormone shifts affected my skin and it went from dry to quite blemish prone.
I am a true “combination” skin type, stuck with the dry cheeks and grease in my T-zone where I get a lot of congestion and breakouts, plus extreme dehydration, so it feels tight and uncomfortable a lot of the time.
I like hydrating serums with Niacinamide and lotion textured moisturisers.
I have sensory issues because I am Autistic, so texture plays a huge role in what I like; my skin needs to feel comfortable at all times, and many products for acne-prone skin tend to dry it out further.
Boring Without You is no stranger to my routine as I purchased the For Face Sake Multi-Mask back in 2023 and had excellent results with it.
Davey Rooney (the founder of Boring Without You) knew what he was doing by putting two different masks in one jar.
It has remained one of my favourite masks to date and was also featured in my recent Instagram giveaway.
Image description: A montage of the Boring Without You For Face Sake Multi-Mask showing both masks textures. Image credit: JAQUELINE VASQUEZ
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In September 2024, Boring Without You released two new highly anticipated products, the Make Me Wet™ Aquaporin Hydrating Milk Serum and the Face Flood™ Aquaporin Soothing Hydrating Gel Moisturiser.
The launch came after a slight manufacturing delay with an amazing social campaign featuring wetsuits, vintage refrigerators, milk baths, and the pink moisturiser spread on toast.
Influencers also received a unique PR gift box that included an AI generated image of themselves made to look like they were underwater.
Make me Wet Hydrating Milk Serum
After cleansing and watching the water evaporate quickly from my skin, I dispensed two pumps of the serum into my hands and I could instantly feel the silky texture give me a rush.
After massaging the serum into my face and neck, there was this sense of relief that comes only when my skin is wet.
The texture is akin to a watery slime, for lack of a better description. Yes, it’s wet.
Image description: A hand showing the clear, lightweight texture of the Milk Serum. The serum spreads smoothly, with the same pink-to-purple gradient in the background. Image credit: @rivetlicker
Face Flood™ Aquaporin Moisturiser
After allowing the serum to do its thing, I went in with the pink gel-cream textured moisturiser (which is my favourite texture for warmer months).
It felt cool and calming, exactly like I expected it to, but I can’t get past it looking like strawberry custard.
It does have a slightly herbal mint aroma which can probably be attributed to one of the active complexes (the products do not contain any added fragrance).
Image description: A hand with a soft pink gel squeezed from the purple Face Flood™ moisturiser tube. The background features a pink-to-purple gradient. Image credit: @rivetlicker
Packaging & Formula
The bright electric colours used in the branding translates into playful packaging like the milk carton box of Make Me Wet serum to match its milky texture, as well as keeping things exciting with the pink icing appearance of Face Flood moisturiser.
Be sure to look for Easter Eggs on the outer packaging for a good giggle!
Image description: A colourful display of the "Boring Without You" skincare range, featuring a milk serum and moisturiser with bright blue, yellow, and purple packaging. The products are designed for combination skin and emphasise hydration. Image credit: @rivetlicker
The concentrated active formulas are vegan friendly, animal cruelty free, scientifically backed and manufactured in Australia from global components.
Key Ingredients
Boring Without You are very transparent about the usage rates of active ingredients in their products and they use them at their maximum rates where applicable.
AQUAPORIN Hydration Complex increases the naturally occuring proteins that form water transport channels, enhancing the skin’s natural ability to look hydrated. Serum: 2.5% | Moisturiser: 2.5%
Glycerin is a tried and true favourite humectant that has stood the test of time. Serum: 10% | Moisturiser: 3%
BioSymmetry Advance™ marries Glycerin, Madecassosside (from Centella) and Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract to balance oil and visibly reduce pore size while also promoting hydration. Serum: 3% | Moisturiser: 3%
Gluconolactone is a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that acts as an humectant and helps to smooth skin with gentle exfoliation. Serum: 2%
Japanese Red Bean Extract is proven to visibly firm skin tone and make it bouncy. Serum: 1%
Aquaxyl™ plays very nicely with Glycerin to lock in hydration and improve the skin’s barrier, leaving skin looking and feeling smooth. Moisturiser: 1.5%
Barrier Strength Complex made with Mondo Grass helps to support the skin barrier, making it look and feel hydrated. Moisturiser: 3%
Niacinamide is the go-to hero for a bright and calm looking complexion, especially in blemish-prone skin. Moisturiser: 5%
Image description: The Milk Serum and Face Flood™ moisturiser are displayed alongside their colourful packaging. Both boxes highlight key details, like their suitability for combination skin. Image credit: @rivetlicker
Final Verdict
These products feel as if Davey looked at my skin and formulated them just for me!
The serum makes my skin feel comfortable and hydrated, without stickiness. It’s compatible with most of my other skincare including hydrating essences and sunscreens.
The moisturiser is good on its own, but it’s even better with the serum.
It’s very sensory friendly. It’s not the most emollient of formulas, so if you’re combination with more dry patches, you can definitely use some facial oil or slug afterwards to really lock in that hydration.
x Rivet
Thank you to Boring Without You who kindly provided the products for this review. My thoughts are honest.
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