Innisfree: Wine Peeling Jelly Softener ♥︎

I recently have been trying out new skincare products. For some reason, these products are mostly from Innisfree!

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Wine Peeling Jelly Softener

This product was recommended by the sales personnel at the shop as I was looking for an exfoliating product. I felt that my pores were clogged and the dead skin caused the surface to be rough. So was looking for something to help with removing the dead skin and hopefully through that minimise the black heads.

Innisfree: Green Tea Balancing Skin ♥︎

A new change to my skincare routine! I think I might end up switching to all the green tea products eventually. You'll see why as you read on~ I've really grown quite fond of the Innisfree skincare products!

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Green Tea Balancing Skin

Basically after purchasing The Green Tea Seed Cream (read review here) I really was quite impressed with its moisturising properties. I also realised that my skin was actually drier than I thought it to be. So instead of a pore reducing toner, I should go for a moisturising toner instead to prevent flaking of the skin around my T-zone.

Unfortunately, due to the lack of time, I had to send my mum to purchase this for me. I didn't know that there are a few different green tea lines. Apparently, the different green tea lines cater to the different skin types.

• Oily skin: The green tea fresh line

• Combination skin: The green tea balancing line

• Dry skin: The green tea moisture line

• Special moisturizing and nourishing care line: The green tea seed line

She had to check with me what my skin type was before making the purchase. I'm of a Dry-Combination skin type so my mum got this toner for me.

Here's a description of this product from the Innisfree site:

A moisturizing and nourishing toner with eco-friendly Jeju fresh green tea & green tea seeds
More moisturizing and refreshing than ever before!

1. Green tea extracted from fresh green tea leaves harvested on Jeju Island is rich in amino acids and minerals that help keep the skin moisturized.
2. With a water-like texture, it applies smoothly and absorbs quickly without any stickiness.
3. The natural moisturizing agent betaine, derived from amino acids, provides intense moisture for combination skin to restore the skin's natural balance.

My Thoughts

It actually caught my by surprise when I first tried to use the product. Unlike the liquid texture of previous toner I've been using (unfortunately, didn't write a review for that), this toner has a thicker, gel like texture. I was a little skeptical at first on how it would feel on my skin but it felt fine ☺ It's not sticky neither did it feel thick.

The Green Tea Balancing Skin retails for around SGD $24 for 200ml of product. It is quite reasonably priced and toners do last quite a long time. Especially for this toner, I don't have to pour a lot out onto my cotton pad, around a 10c or 20c coin size would suffice 👍🏻

The Verdict

After using this product for around a week or so, I've observed that my skin seems more hydrated. Previously, if I skip out a day applying lotion, my skin would be quite dry and my foundation would be patchy. With this toner, my skin doesn't appear dry or patchy as quickly. I can't comment if there has been lesser oil secretion as the weather is really hot right now ☹ But really, hydrated skin really makes a huge difference; lesser dry patches, lesser breakouts.

I would recommend this product for people with combination or combination-dry skin. I'm not so sure about the oily skin type, as moisturising products might cause the skin to appear oily or shiny.

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Hope that this review was useful though it was a short one. I'm really starting to switch to mostly Innisfree skincare products. Probably going to be getting the Green Tea Cleansing Foam next!

Innisfree: No Sebum Mineral Powder & No Sebum Mineral Pact ♥︎

I don't know what's taken me so long to review this product especially since this is like the best thing out there. In fact, I'm sure most of you have already heard of this product or have this product in your makeup collection already.

It's a really popular product that was recommended by many beauty youtubers. Back then, I didn't apply powder after my foundation but since this product was highly recommended by so many people, I thought I'd give it a try when I went to Korea in 2014.

To me, these products are almost the same other than their names and pricing therefore I decided to review them together. I got the Mineral Powder in Korea and got the Mineral Pact later on when my dad visited Korea.

Here's the description for the products taken from the Innisfree website:

A replacement for oil control paper that leaves the skin soft and matte
1. The double sebum-control system controls the secretion of sebum to keep the skin soft and fresh all day long.
2. Jeju minerals and mint control skin oil and moisture to keep skin healthy.

Thoughts

As mentioned, I got the Mineral Powder first. There's 5g of product and I think I paid around ₩6,000 for it. I liked it's small packaging as it was easy to carry around unlike some other brands where mineral powders would come in big round tubs that aren't travel friendly.

The Mineral Pact comes with 8.5g of product and since my dad got it for me, I'm unsure of the price although I think it costs around SGD $16 at the local Innisfree stores.

Comparing the two products, I would say the Mineral Powder seems to works better as it is a loose powder so you are able to get more product on your face in a shorter amount of time. However, the problem with loose powders is that you do end up wasting some product in the process since you have to tap it into the cap and swirl it around with your brush.

The Mineral Pact is definitely convenient for touch ups especially if you're outside, no worry of accidentally spilling powder all over the toilet. When I'm at home, I like using the puff to pat powder over my face before using a powder brush to blend it.

I've tried using this product on my hair too. Yes, hair. Last year I had bangs and in the humid weather they always get oily. Whenever they start to show signs of oil, I would dab a bit of this product on my hair. It will absorb the oil and my bangs will be shine free. Pretty awesome right?

Verdict

This product is really like one of my daily go-to products. I definitely have to use this to end my makeup routine. The makeup isn't complete without this product. I guess due to the humid climate here, I rely on this product a lot to keep my face shine free. Even if you don't come from a humid country, this product works great as a setting powder and it feels so light and natural on the skin.

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Hope that this review was useful although I'm quite sure that most people would have heard of this product before. Nonetheless hope it provided extra information for those who haven't decided if they should purchase this product. 

Innisfree: The Green Tea Seed Cream ♥︎

The first makeup post for the year! Nothing better than to start the year with a good skincare product! I have been using this product for slightly more than a month and it's been great!

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The Green Tea Seed Cream

I have watched many monthly favourites on YouTube featuring this product. I recommended it to my sister and she has been using this product for some time. She used this during winter and it was able to keep her skin hydrated.

Here's a description of the product from the Innisfree site:

Antioxidant-infused cream made with Jeju green tea seeds for deep hydration and nourishment. 
A moisturizing and nourishing serum containing eco-friendly Jeju fresh green tea and green tea seeds More moisturizing and refreshing than ever before! 

I finally decided to get this product after my previous moisturiser ran out. I just went ahead with this product without trying a sample first. My skin has always been quite alright since they use natural ingredients.

My Thoughts

I initially wanted to get the regular sized one but the lady at the counter recommended me the large tub as it would be cheaper. So I got the 100ml tub for around SGD $45. I didn't expect it to have the Christmas design so that was a bonus ☺

The first thing that caught my attention after applying this to my face would be the really pleasant scent and also the texture of the product. I like that it does feel rather thick but it isn't sticky and it evaporates quickly so that it doesn't feel uncomfortable at all. Especially in a humid country like Singapore, sticky lotions are a no-no for me.

I tried shaking the container and to my surprise, the cream doesn't move at all. I guess that shows how thick the formula is. It's of a pretty good texture to use in the morning before applying your makeup. Some lotions are too watery or too oily and thus not good for applying makeup on top of it. Although, I wouldn't recommend applying this on top of your eyelids before makeup as it'll cause your eye makeup to smudge easily. Then again, I do have oily eyelids, so it probably wasn't a good idea to have applied lotion there ☹

Something else I like about the green tea series from Innisfree is that it smells so good! There are some people that prefer scentless products but I do prefer products that smell pleasant. This lotion has a faint but pleasant scent which is another reason why I like it.

The Verdict

I would definitely recommend this product! It's pretty good for a basic lotion and it works well for my dry skin. I don't have to apply this every day and my skin doesn't look dry and patchy on days when I don't apply it. When my skin does get dry, apply this before bed and it'll be fine the next morning. Can't wait to see how this works in a different climate when I go on my holiday.

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Hope that you've found this review useful! There are a few new products that I'll be getting next month, can't wait! Do check out this blog for more beauty product reviews! 

Innisfree: Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask ♥︎

Hello friends! Here's another beauty product review for you! I'm sure many of you would have heard of this product before. This is Innisfree's Super Volcanic Clay Mask.

It's one of their bestselling products! Initially I wasn't thinking of purchasing it but after trying a sample, I really liked it and ended up getting a tub for myself. It's funny how I got the samples in Korea but only waited till coming back and then getting it locally. So for a 100ml tub, I paid about SGD $32. It can last about a year or so depends on how many times a week you use this, usually once or twice a week is good enough. 

How to use

The tub doesn't come with a spatula or something to scoop the product out so most would recommend using something to scoop the product out for hygiene purposes. However, I'm just lazy so I would wash my hands with soap before using this product and I won't double dip.

Before applying this product, you need to cleanse your face and apply toner. 

So basically, you just need to spread out the mask over your face. It's actually a little thick but you don't have to spread a thick layer. As long it covers your face and it looks smooth, that should be just nice. 

Something like that. You shouldn't apply this too close to your eyes as well and maybe you'd like to avoid your eyebrows too. Leave the product on for about 15 to 20 minutes or until it hardens and your face feels stiff. Do not leave it for too long as it does dry out your skin.

Once you feel that it's a little stiff, you can rinse it off with lukewarm water. It should wash off but if it doesn't come off easily, do not rub roughly as it might cause your skin to stretch. So just gently use your fingers to rub it off with more water. It should leave your skin feeling cool.

My Thoughts

I like how this product has a cooling effect and it also helps with the redness of my skin. If I have a pimple outbreak, it does help reduce the redness of the pimples and helps to dry it out a little bit as well. It also helps to exfoliate so my skin feels clean and refreshed after using it.

However, I wouldn't recommend leaving the product on your face for too long. It would make your skin really dry. So I think having it on for about 15 to 20 minutes should be just about right.

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That's all for this short review! Hope it was useful and this is definitely a product I would recommend as part of your skincare routine. It does make your skin look better and you can see the difference after a few times using it!

Do check out this space for more beauty product reviews coming soon!

Innisfree: Apple Juicy Deep Cleansing Foam ♥︎

Hi friends! Haven't written a beauty related blog post in a long time. I actually have been trying a lot of new products from various brands, just that I haven't had the time to blog about them. So slowly and steadily, I will start taking out all these products and reviewing them!

In this post I will be talking and sharing my thoughts on this facial cleanser I'm currently using. It's none other than the Apple Juicy Deep Cleansing Foam from Innisfree!

Before purchasing this cleanser, I was previously using the Jeju Volcanic Pore Cleansing Foam. I thought it was alright so I wanted to try a different cleanser to compare. The salesperson at the Innisfree shop recommended this one as it had similar properties at the previous one I was using.

[Deep cleansing foam that makes the skin smooth with a healty glow]
1. Rich and delicate bubbles deeply cleanse the dirts inside pores.
2. Plentiful organic acid and vitamins of apples remove the dead cells on surface of the skin and open the pores for effective deep cleansing.
3. Enjoy the sweet and sour scent of apples!

My Thoughts.

I thought this product smelled really nice! It had a strong apple scent. Who doesn't love apples right? Also, it stated that it was a deep cleansing foam. So this product passed the preliminary stage and I purchased it.

The Verdict.

I can't say I'm impressed with the cleanser. It's just really average. I don't feel that my face is extremely clean especially coming from a product that's supposed to be deep cleansing. Other than the lovely scent, I thought the texture was pretty good too. It was thick so I didn't have to squeeze a lot of product to wash my whole face. It does the job of cleansing but just normal cleansing.

After using this product for some time, I realised that my skin would appear oilier during the day. It also could be due to the constantly humid climate but it wasn't as oily as before so maybe this product isn't so suited for my skin. Then again, it could also be that this product removes too much of my natural oil that causes my face to produce more oil. I've noticed a change in how my makeup looks after applying foundation, my foundation doesn't stick as well as before.

Although this product came in the usual facial cleanser kind of packaging, I've got to say I was a little disappointed with it. As photographed, you're able to see that the cover doesn't close properly. I'm not usually particular about this but it does bother me if water gets in. I think it's rather unhygienic.

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This review may seem rather short but I don't have anything more to elaborate on this product. Facial cleansers are rather simple. There aren't many things you can say about it or suggest other ways to use it. Haha. I think although this product smells really good, I wouldn't be repurchasing it. Instead I might try the Innisfree Green Tea Cleansing Foam next time!

Do stay tuned for more beauty reviews coming soon!

April 2015 Makeup Faves ♥︎

Oh my my, this post is so overdue! Almost forgot about this until I logged into blogger again just now. It's almost the end of May and I've yet to write this out.

I've 2 products that I've been loving this month. I mean I love more than 2 products but they've probably been mentioned before so I decided not to mention those I've already mentioned before. Especially since I'm not someone who changes favourites easily. It would be such a bore to repeat the same products every month.

For the month of April... I've been loving...

Skinfood Rose Essence Soft Cream Blusher 06 Edge Rose

Chanced upon this product while watching Youtube videos (as usual) and decided to get it along with other purchases from koreadepart.com. Will be blogging about that website separately for those who are interested!

The packing is really thin and compact! Plus it comes with a mirror (as seen below). I like to carry this in my makeup bag as it's like super easy for on-the-go touch ups.

I chose this shade despite it being the darkest in the series. It is a sweet rosy pink shade (seen below) and it blends pretty well.

It has a soft powdery finish so it doesn't feel thick and uncomfortable to have on. Not only that, it has a faint rose scent which does make it smell pretty pleasant.

Innisfree Waterproof Skinny Microcara

I got this product in Korea last year after watching many video and all recommended this. It wasn't very expensive, I think less than 10,000 won. In Singapore, it costs around $17, which isn't too bad as it lasts about 3 months even if you use it daily.

The tube is small and convenient to carry around. I like that it's thin so it's pretty easy to apply as it's easier to control the brush.

The skinny brush is probably the main selling point for this product. It's so skinny! With the bigger brushes, I often poke my eye but with this, it's easy to manoeuvre and I don't poke my eye anymore!

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Just 2 product favourites for the month of April! Stay tuned for the products I've loved in the month of May! Phew! Managed to get this post up before the month of June! Hehehe.

Also, do stay tuned for some major changes this blog will be undergoing very soon! Layout change, URL change, etc!