Saturday, July 17, 2010

Review: Brands InnerShine - Berry Essence VS Prune Essence


Got to know this berry essence through AY, or rather AY's mum, since it was her mum who bought it for her. haha. Its available at watsons, guardian & ntuc. 6 bottles cost $13.2, 12 bottles cost $23.90. They do sell both berries & prune tgt, 6 bottles each, at $23,90 too. Only the berry essence came in 12bottle package, the prune essence only haf it in 6.

Berry essence contains 7 types of berries, filled with anti-oxidants. There are vitamin A, C, E & zinc in this essence. It neutralizes harmful free radicals in the body and prevent degeneration of eye cells. In other words, its good for the eyes. No added coloring and preservatives.

This essence is 100% based fruit essence. I dont have the box with me, so dono whats the nutrition information. Ive tried 6bottles so far. first 4 bottles on consecutive days.

I only have the ingredient list stated on the bottle: Mixed berries essence Concentrate (Strawberry, chokeberry, blackcurrant, blueberry, cranberry, elderberry & acaiberry concentrate), fructose, maltodextrin, pectin coloring (shade magenta red from carrot and red cabbage concentrates), tri-sodium citrate dihydrate, ascorbic acid, zince, amino acid chelate, d-alpha-tocopherhol acetate, vitA


The prune essence is 100% based fruit essence too. I tried 7bottle. tried the 1st 6 bottles on consecutive days.

Its formulated to enhance overall inner well-being through the promotion of intestinal health, which in turn translates to clear, beautiful skin. It contains prebiotics (Oligofructose and Inulin) as well as fibre which promote a healthy digestive system, and Vitamin C, a key ingredient in maintaining skin elasticity and radiance. It also contains antioxidants naturally occurring in prunes – antioxidants protect cells from harmful free radicals in the body. One serving provides 12% of the body’s daily fibre needs and is perfect supplement to one’s diet. no added sugar, colouring or preservatives.

Ingredients stated on bottle: Prune juice concentrate, inulin, acacia gum, oligofructose, Vitamin C. The nutrition info is in the pic below.


Result:

Its rather easy to open the bottle but there was once when i cant open it! no matter how many times i turn, i still cant get it opened. in the end i got to use the fork to help me open it =.=

Its a little sour for the berry essence, and rather sweet for the prune essence. texture is not as liquid as i tot, berry essence is slightly thicker than the prune essence. i have to drink a cup of water after the essence because it left quite a uncomfortable atfer-taste i feel.

Comparing the nutrition info, it seems that the berry essence has more vitamins, but in a way, i also feel that its not so natural, the ingredient list is much longer than that of the prune essence! Do note that berry essence contains fructose while prune does not.

the recommended way to drink these essence is to take the berry essence in the morning, while the prune essence at night.

I dont take both on the same day, bcos thats rather expensive. i take one a day, usually before i sleep. I have it chilled 1st before drinking.

well, after a box from each, I think the prune essence seems to work better than the berry essence. My zits seem to heal faster when im drinking the prune essence. Im not sure if this is a coincidence or what, but i'll stick to this conclusion for now. Moreover, I think I've to take them at least a month to see more significant results to be fair.

I don't think I will be trying them soon again since I've other vitamins with me at the moment. I think these essence are great alternatives to other beauty supplements since I think they look 'safer' in a way? haha =p

1 comment:

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