VT Reedle Shot: Everything to Know About the Microneedle Essence
You’ve probably heard of a viral Korean micro-needle essence somewhere online; you may have seen your favorite beauty influencer trying it out, or watched something about it on TikTok. This needle essence is leaving aisles empty at Olive Young stores in Korea, with local shoppers, tourists, and proxy buyers scrambling for them alike.
Indeed it’s the much-raved Reedle Shot essence from the Korean skincare brand VT Cosmetics. Having amassed 206 awards across various countries and topped sales rankings not only in Korea but also Japan with over 11.7 million units sold, it’s no wonder that this product is a whole skincare phenomenon.
VT Cosmetics incorporated microneedle-shaped ingredients into the Reedle Shot, which, smaller than the size of pores, work on the epidermis layer to open a path and promote your skin’s absorption of active ingredients while stimulating cell turnover. Delivering pore care, texture improvement, and increased elasticity all at once, the Reedle Shot lets you enjoy aesthetic medicine-grade care right at home.
The VT patented ingredient “Cica Reedle” imbues the micro-needles with Centella Asiatica, which, known for its calming properties, cushions potential irritation so that it’s safe even for acne-prone and sensitive skin types. As the essence sinks in, the micro-needles gradually dissolve and send a slew of active ingredients deep within your skin for hydrating and anti-aging care, including triple low-molecular hyaluronic acid, centella asiatica, and vitamin A.
If smearing micro-needles on your skin sounds scary, the Reedle Shot comes in varying levels of intensity to suit different needs and conditions, from 50 to 1000. With 50 being the mildest, beginners are recommended to start with the basic 100 and allow your skin to adjust to the prickly sensation. Once your skin has adapted, feel free to try higher levels for more intensive care.
Reedle Shot: How to Use?
After washing your face, take a small amount of Reedle Shot and apply evenly onto your skin. Once absorbed, you can carry on with the rest of your usual skincare routine. New users can start by limiting usage to once or twice a week, slowly increasing frequency as your skin adjusts.
TIP: Applying the Reedle Shot can cause a prickling or stinging sensation, which is part of the active ingredients working in your skin and is normal. We recommend patch testing behind your ear before use.
Reedle Shot: Functional Benefits
Benefits: Hydration, Collagen Production, Pore Shrinking, Skin Smoothing, Enhanced Absorption
The most fundamental – but most popular! – member of the Reedle Shot family. Engineered with VT’s unique Cica Reedle, it features a patented combination formula of Cica x Hyalon and is effective on breakout scars and wrinkles while encouraging collagen production.
Benefits: Deep Hydration, Added Glow
Infused with ultra low-molecular hyaluronic acid preserved in patented nano capsules (“HA-Nano Capsule”), this blue variation of the Reedle Shot improves the adherence of moisture to skin and deeply hydrates dry skin. Use before bed and be surprised by radiant, healthy skin the next day.
Benefits: Soothing Skin Irritation and Discomfort, Hydration, Improved Water-Oil Balance
The lush green Cica Reedle Shot is enriched with high concentration centella asiatica as well as an array of other skin soothers, boasting excellent anti-inflammatory and repairing properties. Dermatologically tested, the Cica Reedle Shot is certified as hypoallergenic and so suitable for sensitive skin.
Benefits: Pore Shrinking, Elasticity Boost, Anti-Wrinkle
The soft dewy essence of the pink Collagen Reedle Shot contains abundant low-molecular collagen and tocopherol. Suitable for use at night to intensively repair your skin during sleep and leave you with plump, lifted skin the next day.
Benefits: Brightening, Elasticity Boost
Tackle dullness and loose, sagging skin in one go with the bright orange Vita-Light Reedle Shot. Contains high-stability vitamin C capsules and brightening ingredients that heighten the effects of vitamin C, including glutathione and vitamin B3, while restoring skin elasticity.
The buzz began with the OG Reedle Shot, but it’s not ending there – because VT has just rolled out 2-step essence-and-mask-sets to take care of your entire skincare routine with one product. Using a mask after the Reedle Shot maximizes its skincare benefits, thanks to the skin’s enhanced absorption abilities.
The essence-mask sets aren’t difficult at all to use, either – after washing your face at night, simply apply an appropriate amount of the Step 1 Reedle Shot essence, then follow with the Step 2 sheet mask once the Reedle Shot has been absorbed. Remove the mask after 10 to 20 minutes and lightly pat your skin to help with absorption.
Made with certified vegan biodegradable mask material, this sheet mask locks essence within your skin powerfully and delivers an abundance of tea tree extracts, ceramides, and cholesterol deep into your skin.
Concocted with high concentration hyaluronic acid nano capsules, spreading this sheet mask on your face feels like soaking your face in skin-friendly hydrating goodness. An ideal go-to for whenever you need a quick skincare patch-up, it gives you dewy, glowing skin in two steps.
Made with premium American diatomaceous earth, which is rich in minerals and absorbs impurities well. When on your skin, these modelling packs inject active ingredients into the skin with VT’s unique Reedle Shot technology to soothe, hydrate, and strengthen fragile skin. Once hardened, the modelling packs offer effective exfoliation and a good pore cleanse when you tear it off.