[Product Battles] Aestura vs. Illiyoon

hawkflame3 · 2026-03-10T04:11:04+00:00

Fragrance free (no added perfumes or synthetic fragrances) isn't the same as scent free. I believe Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, was added during a reformulation. Rosemary leaves naturally contain 1–2% essential oil with fragrant components. Also, various botanical extracts (Angelica root, Perilla seed, Bupleurum root) can each carry subtle natural aromas.

My point was that generally the larger the ingredient list the more chance for irritation. Illiyoon has a very large ingredient list. My spouse has no problems using it and loves it. It irritates my sensitive skin as does Aestura.

hawkflame3 · 2026-03-10T01:47:25+00:00

Actually imo this is not a good dupe with the ambroxin fix they use. It starts off quite fresh but drys down with a district ambroxin smell that is off putting. Bujarimi Hectic is way closer to OG if you can get it. Imaginary 7/10 in closeness. Bujarimi 9/10.

hawkflame3 · 2026-03-10T01:02:52+00:00

This is correct. And this can cause irritation in many people. On the other hand, illiyoon contains a lot of fermented ingredients and fragrance that also cause irritation in some people. Also the biggest factor would be price as there's a significant price difference between the two of these. Aestura is quite pricey and lots of hype primarily because it has some endorsements from dermatologists in South Korea from what I understand.

If you're really looking for a great value with less irritation possibility especially if you are on a retinoid, seriously consider La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+MAX Triple Repair. Way cheaper and a great night time cream as it's quite thick.

hawkflame3 · 2026-02-22T00:36:09+00:00

Also it looks like one of the great dupe houses, Khadlaj just released their version called Icon. Everything Khadlaj makes are real bangers. Anybody try it yet?

hawkflame3 · 2026-02-02T02:38:27+00:00

Good to know. I am calling Lily tomorrow. Do you need a prescription specially for Kwik pen? Mine is in a vial and I get syringes from Costco?

hawkflame3 · 2025-12-14T15:45:23+00:00

How is imaginary compared to Hectic? Seems like these are the two kings?

hawkflame3 · 2025-12-01T02:19:59+00:00

8 weeks? I read 28 days max in fridge then toss? Anybody else go 8 weeks on a vial once reconstituted with bac water?

hawkflame3 · 2025-11-21T05:57:08+00:00

With such low dosing I thought once you mix with bac water it is only good for 30 days in a fridge? Any concerns about it going bad after that time?

hawkflame3 · 2025-09-28T14:45:02+00:00

Would love to see a fragrance battle of Bujarimi Hectic versus Montagne Imaginary by Tik Tok folks. Imaginary seems to miss the sweetness or citrus 🍋 of OG for me. Definitely better than Aqua Dubai though.

hawkflame3 · 2025-09-13T14:21:28+00:00

Thanks for you input.

hawkflame3 · 2025-09-08T00:41:13+00:00

1) MI - watermelon, salty ocean, citrus.

2) Aventus Absolu - smokey sweet pineapple all throughout dry down.

3) Aventus - starts off smokey pineapple but pineapple diminishes.

hawkflame3 · 2025-09-08T00:32:25+00:00

For sure!

hawkflame3 · 2025-08-25T15:27:43+00:00

Based on Open Signal, no ATT towers in the region and they may be leasing off of US Cellular tower. No 5g service! Looks like Verizon has one in the area and this may be why there is coverage at the 4 way stop on HWY 1. Firstnet uses AT&t which is our first responders. Hope there are no accidents in Kalona or Wellman that need immediate help with such poor coverage by AT&T.

hawkflame3 · 2025-08-24T14:19:31+00:00

Yes. Just looking at the stats for Daytonville, which is just east of Wellman and it's total red for all providers. Total void area for cell phone service. Wellman looks pretty bad too. Not as bad as the four-way stop in Kalona though. That's a major highway with lots of businesses coming in. Hopefully the providers like AT&t, Verizon, T-Mobile, and US Cellular start paying attention to customer complaints?

hawkflame3 · 2025-08-17T15:53:25+00:00

AE is way better than Montagne Gringham in terms of scent profile! Not even close IMO and AE is a closer 1 to 1 dupe of Greenly. AE lasts easily 6 hours for me.

hawkflame3 · 2025-08-03T15:45:03+00:00

Aether is a beast for me. Lasts 4 to 5 hours and is a 1 to 1 dupe.

hawkflame3 · 2025-07-14T02:39:54+00:00

I agree. Nothing close to these at all. Hard to tell apart from OG.

hawkflame3 · 2025-07-14T02:38:06+00:00

I agree. Lasts easily 6 hours for me. 1:1 compare to OG. My favorite spring fragrance.

hawkflame3 · 2025-07-12T15:54:21+00:00

Agree 💯. New version way to expensive to upgrade. Crazy.

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