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Reviews
This is the best product I have ever used on my skin and I tried a LOT of expansive brands. It helps with redness and overall skin tone. Please do not ever stop making this stuff... ...»
Helena
I' m not sure about this: "11% solution gives 1% EGCG content in final product." What is the weight of final product? .. ...»
Vesna Hanich
It is true, this product does leave the skin silky smooth! I can highly recommend using it in your masks... ...»
Mati Fuller
I am 69 and I have used this product for two years almost every day at a high dose, adding it to my antioxidant day cream, with excellent results. For me it has a very high quality and effectiveness: reduction of wrinkles, hydrated skin, unified color without blemishes ... A product of 10, the same score that I give to John for the quality of the products he sells, his excellent description / use and the bibliographic contribution.En .. ...»
María Jesus
Tried this on my week-old rash from flea bites. Got an almost instant relief and rash healed in 2 days. Tried it on my daughter who has eczema for a very long time. The rashes calmed down after a few days and her skin is now healing well. Really great product. Just put in order for another jar.... ...»
Eliz
This is great stuff. I add it to my liquid face soap and it does an excellent job in preventing acne and gently exfoliating the skin... ...»
Marie
Really loving this product. I make the best Centella toner and most concentrated ever. 2 g of centella extract dissolved in 10g of alcohol(you have to stir a lot) plus 88 grams of water and you get a very concentrated toner. Creams, toners, ampoules... all have only 0,1% of triterpenes, this toner i make have 1,4%. I am loving it, will see the results. .. ...»
Francisco
Just recently ordered this and LOVE! Green Tea EGCG truly is one of the most fantastic skincare actives out there. Very difficult to find good quality product (90%) and even harder to actually solubilize it! Love that it comes in pre-dissolved solution. I enjoy adding it at 1% (so 11% sol) to my serum formulations containing Niacinamide 5% + NAG 3%. Excellent for oily acne prone skin. *Only gripe... because the Pre-Dissolved Solution is SO heavy in propanediol (10 parts Propanediol for 1 part E.. ...»
Victor
Wonderful base cream! Only multi-lamellar structured cream I've found on the market. Cream itself is lightweight (no oil) yet very conditioning/hydrating. Easily accepts water-soluble active ingredients as well as oil-soluble ones. I've even pushed the additional ingred % up to 20 (meaning 80% this cream, 20% added) without any separation issues. Ideal base cream for delivering actives. Personal favorite recipe calls for 5% straight Grapeseed Oil with 5% SebumREG oil active + Panthenol 1% + E Ac.. ...»
Vic
excellence product, very good and made my skin soft and smooth just like baby's skin. Thank you john.. ...»
nky
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Customer Reviews

Green Tea (90% EGCG)
This is the best product I have ever used on my skin and I tried a LOT of expansive brands. It helps with redness and overall skin tone. Please do not ever stop making this stuff.
03/07/2021Helena
Green Tea (90% EGCG)
I' m not sure about this: "11% solution gives 1% EGCG content in final product." What is the weight of final product?
21/02/2020Vesna Hanich
Pumpkin Enzyme Peel (Pumpkin Bioferment)
It is true, this product does leave the skin silky smooth! I can highly recommend using it in your masks.
21/02/2020Mati Fuller
Palmitoyl oligopeptide and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 Liposome Emulsion
I am 69 and I have used this product for two years almost every day at a high dose, adding it to my antioxidant day cream, with excellent results. For me it has a very high quality and effectiveness: reduction of wrinkles, hydrated skin, unified color without blemishes ... A product of 10, the same score that I give to John for the quality of the products he sells, his excellent description / use and the bibliographic contribution.En
08/05/2019María Jesus
Multi Lamellar Base Cream with SeaKelp Bioferment and Sclerotium Gum (No Oil and No Polymer)
Tried this on my week-old rash from flea bites. Got an almost instant relief and rash healed in 2 days. Tried it on my daughter who has eczema for a very long time. The rashes calmed down after a few days and her skin is now healing well. Really great product. Just put in order for another jar..
08/05/2019Eliz
White Willow bark (Salicin 85%)
This is great stuff. I add it to my liquid face soap and it does an excellent job in preventing acne and gently exfoliating the skin.
08/05/2019Marie
Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola)
Really loving this product. I make the best Centella toner and most concentrated ever. 2 g of centella extract dissolved in 10g of alcohol(you have to stir a lot) plus 88 grams of water and you get a very concentrated toner. Creams, toners, ampoules... all have only 0,1% of triterpenes, this toner i make have 1,4%. I am loving it, will see the results.
08/05/2019Francisco
Green Tea (90% EGCG)
Just recently ordered this and LOVE! Green Tea EGCG truly is one of the most fantastic skincare actives out there. Very difficult to find good quality product (90%) and even harder to actually solubilize it! Love that it comes in pre-dissolved solution. I enjoy adding it at 1% (so 11% sol) to my serum formulations containing Niacinamide 5% + NAG 3%. Excellent for oily acne prone skin. *Only gripe... because the Pre-Dissolved Solution is SO heavy in propanediol (10 parts Propanediol for 1 part EGCG), tends to make formulations VERY sticky. Couldn't imagine using it in an all liquid toner... I find adding DMI 5% to do the trick.
02/07/2018Victor
Multi Lamellar Base Cream with SeaKelp Bioferment and Sclerotium Gum (No Oil and No Polymer)
Wonderful base cream! Only multi-lamellar structured cream I've found on the market. Cream itself is lightweight (no oil) yet very conditioning/hydrating. Easily accepts water-soluble active ingredients as well as oil-soluble ones. I've even pushed the additional ingred % up to 20 (meaning 80% this cream, 20% added) without any separation issues. Ideal base cream for delivering actives. Personal favorite recipe calls for 5% straight Grapeseed Oil with 5% SebumREG oil active + Panthenol 1% + E Acetate 1% + Liposomal EFA 5% (handles it all with just 0.5% added GelMaker EMU). Also love adding CoQ10 + E + Green Tea + Matrixyl + Argireline for an anti-aging cream. I have very oily skin and find this cream more suitable for me than the Light Liposomal Gel.
02/07/2018Vic
Palmitoyl oligopeptide and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 Liposome Emulsion
excellence product, very good and made my skin soft and smooth just like baby's skin. Thank you john
02/07/2018nky
Sea Kelp BioFerment (Seakelp ferment)
Im 45 years old; average looking skin for my age. Applied a small pea sized amount of Sea Kelp Bioferment to my face full strength in the am after washing my face of previous night makeup.; let face "dry". Then aplied my foundation as always. Noticed my thick, heavy foundation applied more easily and smooth. Keep in mind this is DAY TWO of me using this. TWO women at work ( separate departments) commented how wonderful my face looked! One specifically came up to me and asked what I was using! The second female that asked me this- I have known her since 2004 and she has never noticed or commented after any other treatments I have experimented with! Love this stuff already! Shipping was fast and will be ordering on a regular basis! Thank you!
07/03/2018Jessie Sandford
Ferulic acid (Natural)
The Pre-dissolved solution is excellent. Ferulic Acid is an amazing skincare ingredient (potent antioxidant, protects other sensitive antioxidants from light degradation, UV protection) but is absolutely ineffective if it isn't solubilized correctly. Makes adding to any Serum Base or w/o emulsion easy. Love using it (at 6%; so active 0.5%) with the Resveratrol Fluid (10%; active 1%) and Green Tea Extr for potent nighttime brightening treatment.
07/03/2018James
DMAE Bitartrate
Carla, Many medications can be and are applied topically by prescription. With that in mind, realize that this particular ingredient is wonderful but understand that this is indeed one of those that may create sensitivity with those already using topical hormones or just use sparingly and see how you respond. Sorry for the very late response...
30/01/2017Angela
Silicone gel DM
Many thanks for the Silicone DM. This product is lovely quality; it is light, silky, and leaves no residue at all. I use it in the base recipe for a mouldable polymer that I then use to make a simulated 'Amber' for bead making. At the end of this process I have a silky, translucent polymer plus the most gorgeous hands in the studio ! My thanks again, Helen
23/05/2016HELEN pEAKE
DMAE Bitartrate
Very good product! Only been using it for a short time, its already made a difference.
23/05/2016Bronwynne
DMAE Bitartrate
muy satisfecho profesionales, y envio sin problemas ,ya que soy de españa producto bien envasado , un placer ser cliente porque dan comnfianza y calidad.gracias un saludo
08/01/2016daniel
DMAE Bitartrate
Wanting to try this, but.... Angela, what was that about effecting hormones? Could someone explain please...
12/11/2015Carla
Palmitoyl oligopeptide and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 Liposome Emulsion
I wished i could order this in a smaller amount of 50 gr. Can i get informed when it is available ? -------------------- A. It will not be sold in smaller amounts. The review rating is meant to be for the product, not the size in which it is sold :-(
21/09/2015Diana
Zinc Oxide Dispersion
I am following the moisturizing cream + Zinc dispersion recipe and I am extremely satisfied. I do allow for a little time for it to absorb in & then I dab off anything that I feel looks a little white - but that's because I initially use a fairly thick coating on myself. I use a bit of foundation at times on top and there are no issues as far as weird colors or texture issues. I am so grateful for this entire website as a one-stop-shop for such effective skin care products, and now we can even make our own sunscreen!!! I am looking forward to trying the Tinosorb M. Thank you so much for making these items available, John!
10/08/2015Peggy
Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola)
Excellent quality, very fine texture and disperses easily when used correctly. Arrived in just seven days to London, England and with a reasonable postage fee. Very pleased.
05/08/2015D N Bay
Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
The best, most potent and most stable form of Vitamin C. Makes quite a difference to the appearance of mature, photo-damaged skin - don't expect results over night but with consistent use your skin will look more even and radiant!
30/07/2015Judy
Sea Kelp BioFerment (Seakelp ferment)
I just placed my first order for SEaKelp Bioferment from Bulk Actives and was pleased to receive it very quickly
27/07/2015Viki
DMAE Bitartrate
I purposely waited a few months before writing my review. I am happy to report this product is great! I combined the DMAE product with the base creams resulting in tighter skin and lessened wrinkles, including areas around underarms.
24/07/2015cjmluv
Salicylic Acid (Beta Hydroxy Acid)
Very good product. It performed exactly how I expected.
17/07/2015Ryan
Green Tea (90% EGCG)
This ingredient has done more for my skin than anything else I've ever used. I put it into a spray facial toner and use it morning and night. I noticed the effects immediately, they were that dramatic. I will use this forever, no question.
21/06/2015Marie
Hyaluronic Acid 50 kDa (Low Molecular Weight sodium hyaluronate)
This product is amazing! I'm new to diy moisturizing cream and I've done quite a bit of research. However, I found info. at BulkActives that I have not seen anywhere else, especially with the hyaluronic acid. This product is of high quality, my friend is a chemist and he ran some tests, very high quality. It has done wonders for my skin, not only in the way it looks more healthy but it just feels so smooth and hydrated. I'm still experimenting with some recipes so I will return. Your service is excellent and your products are even better. Thanks John
12/06/2015Karen S.
Palmitoyl oligopeptide and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 Liposome Emulsion
I bought this product before and I am here to buy it again! A high quality product for really good price... .. Thanks!
04/06/2015Raisa
Ascorbic Acid -L  (ultra fine powder)
Love the fine powder ascorbic acid. I use it in a recipe for skin care along with hyaluronic acid. I'm 65 years old and absolutely no one believes it 'cause I've been doing this for years.
04/06/2015Kathy
Palmitoyl oligopeptide and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 Liposome Emulsion
As all products from bulkactives, this is a really great and high-quality DYI ingredient. Along with John's friendly, reliable and very efficient service, it makes a purchase from bulkactives a very pleasant experience.
24/05/2015Sandra
Airless Pump Bottles (refillable)
great .delivery time good.product description accurate
07/05/2015carol
Ascorbic Acid -L  (ultra fine powder)
Purchased this some time ago from BulkActives and here to buy some more! Great stuff!!!!
16/04/2015Kathy
Ceramide 2, 3, 6II Lamellar Liquid Crystal PRE Emulsion
Excellent base Ceramide 2, 3, 6II Lamellar Liquid Crystal PRE emulsion! It went very well for me and my daughter, she has atopic dermatitis. Literally on the third day of applying the cream (which is made up of Multi Lamellar Base Cream V2 Carrier Oil Free, NO Polymer 60%, 10% black currant oil, rice bran oil 5%, 1% of the complex of ceramides and water), the skin of my daughter got clean and healthy. I have noticeably narrowed pores, face was moist and disappeared on my forehead shine. Now Multi Lamellar Base Cream V2 Carrier Oil Free, NO polymer and Ceramide 2, 3, 6II Lamellar Liquid Crystal PRE emulsion - my favorite ingredients! Now I want to buy Pre Liposome Microemulsion Base, I want to enrich their cream is also useful phospholipids. Thank you John, for such a great product.
24/03/2015Lidia
Green Tea (90% EGCG)
I've been using Bulkactives green tea EGCG for four years. No complaints, it blends nicely my DIY anti-aging cream. I can feel a bit of toning and definitely notice the anti-inflammatory effects on my skin. Two observations that keep the rating 4 stars instead of 5: (1) A package of green tea contains significantly less weight/volume than the package of grape seed extract that I order from bulkactives. The two are combined in equal amounts in the anti-aging cream, so I find myself running out of green tea extract before all the other ingredients in the DIY cream. (2) It would be nice if the shipping could be a bit faster, rather than only processing on Saturdays. I live in Tanzania and must coordinate purchases by having them sent to friends in the States who are traveling to Tanzania. My most recent order of green tea, ordered Jan 29, arrived at my friends on Feb 7 - too late for them to bring the stuff over :( But a great product, I'll continue to use it! Reply from John: Thanks for the feedback;-) 1. I currently sell Green tea EGCG in amounts of 30g, instead of 5g (a weight error made by the packing company), which actually has slowed down sales as it is quite an expensive product Therefore the new stock will be packaged at 5g again. However, the price per gram is the same, so this problem can be solved by purchasing 6x5g bags. 2. I am a full time teacher, and I REALLY love my job. I am well aware that BulkActives has enormous potential when run full time, especially if I invest in a wider range of products. However, at this stage I am not prepared to quit teaching for BulkActives, and for the foreseeable future I will continue to only spend my Saturday mornings packing orders. Also, BulkActives posts all around the world, including Tanzania ;-)
03/03/2015Theresa Andrews
Pre Liposome Microemulsion Base
I have a blind faith of this Pre Liposome Microemulsion, especially it is made in Japan & of Squalane & Lecithin which I am fond of. I mixed it with Palmitoyl oligopeptide and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 peptides liposome emulsion & some other water actives like Glucosamine, Niacinamide, Glutathione etc and the serum was very smooth and moisturizing. As it claims, it penetrates into the skin very well. I will mix it with oil soluble actives in my next batch.
01/03/2015RRR
Palmitoyl oligopeptide and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 Liposome Emulsion
I mixed it with some other water actives like Glucosamine, Niacinamide, Glutathione etc into the Pre Liposome Microemulsion and the serum was very smooth and moisturizing. As it claims, it penetrates into the skin very well. I will mix it with oil soluble actives in my next batch.
01/03/2015RRR
Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola)
Awesome Product and thanks for such a nice Product description
18/02/2015Stephen
Palmitoyl oligopeptide and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 Liposome Emulsion
Excellent product! Easy to use. Add to your cream or oil, mix, and that's it! After applying cream with peptides, my skin was really smooth and nourishing. Very happy that BulkActives offers such high quality product for really good price.
12/02/2015Nativa
Hyaluronic Acid 50 kDa (Low Molecular Weight sodium hyaluronate)
I have been buying from bulkactives for some time and have never been disappointed. My most recent purchases have been the hyaluronic acid and the dispenser bottle. the bottle is great. The inner container rises with use, ensuring that you use most of the product. Much better than having residue sit at bottom of bottle to be wasted. I've used only one batch of hyaloronic acid formula, so too early to report. I mix it with ascorbic L and ferulic acid, according to recipe on this site. So far, my skin is looking good--a healthy glow.
01/02/2015Suzanne Ryan
Palmitoyl oligopeptide and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 Liposome Emulsion
Great product! I've added this emulsion to different DYI combinations to include serums and creams with wonderful results. It's a light, smooth product that mixes easily into my formulations. As earlier reviewer mentioned, I especially like the emulsion when mixed with the incredible multi-lamellar IV cream. Also, can't beat the price for such a quality product.
01/02/2015Annabelle
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
I ordered the 50 gm after being very pleased with the smaller size. Although it's pricey the quality is outstanding. This is the safest way to add Vit C to your formulations as it's not nearly as fussy as the powder. I've made both serums and creams with this product and have been very pleased with the outcomes! Highly recommend!
01/02/2015Annabelle
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