Vegan Blackberry Complex Cream Essence — Reddit Reviews
by Mary & May
Updated September 8, 2026
Bi-phase cream essence hydrates and brightens dry, combo skin; heavy texture.
What the community says
This bi-phase cream essence layers as a hydrating, brightening step under moisturizers. It suits dehydrated and combination skin especially for dry winter months. Reformulations may cause breakouts, so watch for irritations or acne triggers.
What this means for you
What people love
- Bi-phase formula hydrates and brightens combination to dry skin
- Helps reduce dehydration and dullness effectively in layered routines
- Cream texture is nourishing in cold seasons without clogging pores
Watch out for
- Reformulated version reportedly caused breakouts and irritation
- Texture too rich for summer, may feel heavy on oily skin
- Some users cautious about ingredient changes impacting efficacy
Product details
Concerns
Skin Type
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Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 11 mentions across 9 threads
Mary & May Vegan Blackberry Complex Cream Essence on Reddit, in one place — 9 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/koreanskincare and 1 more, summarized.
“Mary&May BlackBerry Complex Cream Essence”
Positive
“have also second bottle of their cream essence”
Positive
“The blackberry essence is also wonderful to put right underneath your moisturizer”
Positive
“it is very much not a replacement for the moisturiser, it's just another hydrating step.”
Positive
“Mary&May Vegan Blackberry Complex Cream Essence -I love this product so much its hydrating brightning no issues at all”
Cautionary
“the new one breaks me out i'm so upset”
Cautionary
“Because of that I WNRP.”
Cautionary
“I also like mary & may's blackberry essence and the matching cream.”
Positive
“I changed to products with propolis”
Positive
“found that worked really well”
Positive
“I recommend both the Celimax Dual Barrier Toner (it's milky, more like an essence) and the Mary & May Vegan Blackberry Complex Cream Essence.”
Mentioned
“I recommend both the Celimax Dual Barrier Toner”
Mentioned
“Mary & May Vegan Blackberry Complex Cream Essence”
Mentioned
“The Mary and May Vegan Blackberry Complex Cream Essence.”
Positive
“It's one of those bi-phase ones that you have to shake but it's lovely.”
Positive
“Too rich for summer but I wouldn't be without it in winter.”
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