CHARMZONE Mayu Horse Oil Ampoule Golden Complex, Korean Beauty Skin Care Inte...

Researched the brand and it seems like a good company making good products

I like this product because it is so light on my face, it radiates the skin and maintains the softness and my face glows for its smootheness.

It's kind of gross thinking about using dead horses on your face. But, those Koreans are always trying to find innovative ways to make you look younger. I was a bit worried about how this would feel and smell, but it actually smells fairly nice. A bit musky and citrusy. I actually like it. The consistency of it is like oil, but it's not greasy at all. It's very moisturizing and absorbs well. It makes my skin look and feel healthier, even at 52 y.o. It isn't that expensive, since you're getting a fair amount. One bottle has lasted me 3 months of daily use.

I've tried a propolis horse oil moisturizer from CHARMZONE and liked it reasonably well, so I was looking forward to trying this facial oil. Horse oil (as in actual rendered horse fat) isn't a common ingredient, at least not in the USA, but it's an interesting one. It reminds me of beef tallow, though in oil form rather than a thick cream, but seems a little bit greasier on my skin. I did go into using products containing it with skepticism, but I actually found that it did a good job of moisturizing my skin without leaving me feeling like I dipped my face in a pan of bacon grease. This oil also contains CICA (one of my favorite skincare ingredients), hyaluronic acid (another favorite) and tiny little gold flakes (which I've yet to get to show up when I actually dispense the oil from the bottle, but which are visible in the bottle contents themselves). I'm not particularly concerned about that since I got this for the other components, but if the content of a visually noticeable amount of gold is important to you, look elsewhere. It comes in a pump bottle with a nice weight to it and a clean design. I love the pump top since it means I don't have to open the bottle to use a dropper every time I want to apply this, although it does mean that I have to make sure not to pump out more than I need, since it's less easily controlled than a glass dropper. The texture is much lighter than I expected. I was anticipating more of a thick serum, whereas this is a true oil. Thin, clear, and has a soft, musky scent of citrus from the bergamot oil. I'm pleasantly surprised by the mildness of the scent, since this brand often uses heavy fragrances in their products (they're particularly fond of rose, which I hate). It spreads easily and sinks in quickly, but leaves a faint, sticky residue that disappears once the remainder of my skincare routine is complete. My skin is left feeling soft and bouncy after using this oil for a few days, morning and night, under other skincare or alone but it doesn't wow me the way some skincare does. It certainly moisturizes gently and soothes my skin, but I'm not sure if it's something I really need in my routine. I don't generally wear makeup, but was able to layer tinted moisturizer and sunscreen over top without pilling or issues with the products setting correctly as long as I gave this oil a few minutes to sit and sink into my skin first. My skin is normal/dry and sensitive, and this oil seems to work quite well on it. Oilier skin might want to be cautious, but I think this could actually work on naturally oil-prone skin since the texture is so light, as long as you're not too heavy-handed. The lightweight texture makes this the sort of product that I would typically reach for in fall or even winter, not summer when my face already feels weighed down with product (between sunscreen, skincare and any light makeup I end up wearing).

I'll be honest here...I wasn't exactly sure what I was getting myself into when I ordered this product. HORSE OIL? Excuse me, what? But it's really just a simple facial oil that works in with your skincare routine. Or...at least it does mine. The directions (only included in English on the packaging, unfortunately) state to apply it after your toner and then moisturize after it has absorbed into the skin. The overall texture of the oil is like a watered down hand sanitizer, so thicker than water, but not overly gelatinous. I find that two pumps is required to fully cover my face (I tend to spread product out in my hands before applying to my face, so if you aren't, you could probably use one pump) and it applies and spreads easily. While I couldn't smell much when I had it on my hands, I could smell it when it was on my face. It has a mild perfumey scent that I can best describe as the skincare version of a clean laundry...so it smells fresh, but isn't overly potent or specific...it just smells nice. It absorbs into the skin rather quickly leaving a mild shine and slight tackiness that goes away following the application of moisturizer. I could tell this product would be a bit drying if not followed with a moisturizer, so definitely don't skip that step. The implementation of this oil into my skincare routine has been relatively seamless since it doesn't require any special application and adds less than a minute to my already relatively quick and simple routine. I'm thus far satisfied with it. I have sensitive and oily skin and have had no adverse reactions to using this product. There is a lot of product here compared to how little you use, so it will last me several months, easily. Solid value, would order again.

I apply this at night and again in the morning. I started with a nighttime application and when I looked in the mirror in the morning, I was impressed with how my wrinkles were diminished. I realized I had a good base already established for my morning routine. In the cold bitter, dry atmosphere my area has been experiencing, this has been a really great help. Hey, I cannot comment on the value of the gold. I have seen a few pieces glittering up at me after I've pumped this liquid, clear product onto my fingertips. But I've not seen it on my face. So I don't know what happens to those tiny pieces upon application. I especially like that it is not sticky. And it dries without tightening. It feels very moisturizing. Not at all oily-feeling, and there is no scent. I've used this product under a variety of creams and it works well with all of them. I have applied powder makeup over this and that works, too. I've tried some other Charmzone products that I've liked, so this one is another keeper!

In researching this product prior to use due to my skin sensitivities, I found that horse oil and horse oil products have been used for treating burns, cuts, inflammation, skin diseases like eczema, and even muscle pain for centuries primarily by Asians. With Asians being the experts (my opinion) in skincare products I felt compelled to try this and am I glad I did. Not only does this feel luxurious with the real gold flakes in the bottle, it is also excellent for dry sensitive skin. Upon opening and the initial application for skin testing I noticed there was a slight fragrance and immediately reviewed the ingredients to find it contains bergamot oil, which is a natural fragrance ingredient and has caused flareups in the past with my rosacea so I am choosing to avoid using this on my face. (took 2 stars off for this reason, being the product claims to be for ALL skin types and most people with skin sensitivities cannot use products containing bergamot oil). Because I love how soft this leaves my skin and it is an all natural product, I will definitely continue to use this on my neck and pretty much everywhere else except my face.

Wow who would have thought we would be in 2026 putting horse oil on our faces. I had to do a double take and look up the ingredient. According to the google gods, "Horse oil (also known as Bayu) is a traditional skincare ingredient used for centuries in East Asia, particularly in Japan, Korea, and China. It is highly valued for its ability to mimic human sebum, allowing it to penetrate the skin more deeply than many plant-based oils." Essentially the molecular structure of this oil mimics that of your body's natural sebum so if you have particularly dry skin this ingredient is your go-to. I am in my mid 40s and my cheeks are experiencing dryness. Although the texture of this not terribly oily, it feels incredible on my skin. It also has a bit of a citrusy, sweet scent. The texture is thin, almost watery. There is no color to the serum, it pumps out clear. I thought the scent would dissipate but it lingered for a good while so if you are sensitive to scents, I would steer clear. It is super light weight and absorbs very nicely into skin without leaving any oiliness or residue. Layers very nicely with my moisturizer and sunscreen and does not pill whatsoever. Such a pleasant discovery and would 100% recommend and repurchase.