Korean Skincare Sample Reviews Part 7 Feat Tonymoly

Tonymoly is one of those brands I haven't taken too seriously, but after going through several of their samples, they are actually quite ok! They don't really have huge hits for me but nothing is a complete disaster either so far out of these.

My other sample reviews:

Korean Skincare Sample Reviews Part 1
Korean Skincare Sample Reviews Part 2
Korean Skincare Sample Reviews Part 3 Feat Tonymoly
Korean Skincare Sample Reviews Part 4 Feat Innisfree, Dr. Belmeur
Korean Skincare Sample Reviews Part 5 Feat Purito
Korean Skincare Sample Reviews Part 6 Feat Sunscreens
Peeling Pad Sample Reviews


Tonymoly The Chok Chok Green Tea Watery Cream

Ingredients:

Camellia sinensis leaf extract, cyclomethicone, propanediol, glycerin, glycereth-26, pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, sorbitan olivate, cetearyl olivate, 1,2-hexanediol, polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Aniba rosaeodora wood oil, Citrus limon (lemon) seed oil, polysilicone-11, phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, disodium EDTA, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP copolymer, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid.

* Tried 3 samples

* Supposed to be for normal skin

* Slight sweet scent, disappears soon

* Cream-gel consistency, quite light, white, feels like it melts on skin contact

* Absorbs fast, leaves skin nice and smooth, after about 10 minutes can't really feel the product much (Tonymoly creams quite often feel like they absorb but not completely)

* I did like this one!


Tonymoly The Chok Chok Green Tea Intense Cream

Ingredients:

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, C9-12 Alkane, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Cetearyl Olivate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Sorbitan Olivate, Jojoba Esters, Arachidyl Alcohol, Water/Aqua, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Stearic Acid, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Behenyl Alcohol, Dimethiconol, Trisiloxane, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Arachidyl Glucoside, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Arginine, Xanthan Gum, Trideceth-10, Disodium EDTA, Glycerin, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Oil, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Tocopherol, Beta-Glucan

* Tried 1 sample

* Supposed to be for dry skin

* Scent slightly sweet, disappears soon

* Thick white cream

* Feels nourishing but not heavy

* Weird thing is, I felt like Intense Cream absorbed as well as Watery Cream, it took a little while and I couldn't really feel it on my face anymore, even though the consistencies of these creams are very different


Tonymoly The Chok Chok Green Tea Gel Cream

Ingredients:

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Methyl Gluceth-20, Glycereth-26, Water, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Triethyl Citrate, Butylene Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Silica, 1,2-Hexanediol, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Vinyl Dimethicone, Centella Asiatica Extract, Aniba Rosodora (Rosewood) Wood Oil, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Vitex Agnus-Castus Extract, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Disodium EDTA, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, PVM/MA Copolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract.

* Tried 2 samples

* Supposed to be for oily skin

* Clear gel

* Citrus scent, zingy

* First felt like the gel just slided around and didn't absorb, then everything absorbed, felt like nothing on skin

* Maybe started to pill on itself, or it was dry flaking skin, or both together

* Too light for me alone, feels drying, but under a moisturizing sunscreen for example it is ok


Tonymoly The Black Tea London Classic Eye Cream

Ingredients:

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyquaternium-51, Dipropylene Glycol, Panthenol, Glyceryl Polymethancrylate, Hydrolzed Jojoba Esters, Glycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Acryates, Carbomer, Cocoa Extract, Dextrin, Cyclomethicone, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Capric Triglyceride, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Dimethionol, C14-21 Alcohols, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Jojoba Esters, Tromethamine, Niacinamide, Adenosine, Sunflower Seed Oil, Bergamot Fruit Oil, Tea Tree Leaf oil, Citric Acid, Caprylhydroxamic acid, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid.

* Tried 1 sample

* Scent is like the rest of the Black Tea range; a bit sweet, disappears soon

* Thick cream, almost balmy

* Feels very soft and nourishing, very moisturizing

* Absorbs somewhat but not completely, leaves creamy/oily residue so not sure how this works under eye make up, maybe better for night time use?

* I could use more of this! Paired with retinol treatment for eye contour for example


Tonymoly Vital Vita 12 Synergy Cream

Ingredients:

Aqua, panthenol (vitamin B5), cyclopentasiloxane, C13-15 alkane, glycerin, caprylic/capric triglyceride, cetyl ethylhexanoate, niacinamide (vitamin B3), cetearyl alcohol, dimethicone, hydrogenated poly(C6-14 olefin), polysorbate 60, butylene glycol, sorbitan isostearate, hydroxyacetophenone, polyacrylate-13, pentylene glycol, PEG-20 glyceryl isostearate, acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, xanthan gum, tromethamine, polyisobutene, Citrus limon (lemon) fruit oil, Centella asiatica extract, ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Portulaca oleracea extract, adenosine, disodium EDTA, Citrus aurantium bergamia (bergamot) fruit oil, tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E), diglycerin, dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Vitex agnus-castus extract, polysorbate 20, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Curcuma longa (turmeric) root extract, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, squalane, Olea europaea (olive) fruit oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel oil, Cananga odorata flower extract, Arctium lappa root extract, Cymbopogon schoenanthus extract, Hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) extract, Phellinus linteus extract, Silkworm cocoon extract, octyldodecanol, PEG-35 castor oil, alcohol, sodium starch octenylsuccinate, calcium pantothenate, Aesculus hippocastanum (horse chestnut) seed extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, maltodextrin, sodium ascorbyl phosphate (vitamin C), Copaifera officinalis (balsam copaiba) resin, Corallina officinalis extract, lecithin, cymbopogon martini oil, pyridoxine HCL, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, tocopherol, Salvia sclarea (clary) oil, Citrus nobilis (mandarin orange) peel oil, silica, retinyl palmitate (vitamin A), linoleic acid (vitamin F), inositol (vitamin B8), biotin (vitamin H), glyceryl arachidonate, glyceryl linolenate, pyridoxine (vitamin B6), folic acid (vitamin B9), thiamine hcl (vitamin B1), cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12).

* Tried 2 samples

* A slight scent, Tonymoly like, if you know what I mean? Can't really say what it smells like, it's so faint and disappears soon.

* Seeing this cream is "vital cream" and has panthenol as a second ingredient, I thought it would have been thick or balmy. But it's not, it is very light cream. But it doesn't seem to absorb completely and takes its time. I feel it's probably not good under makeup. It kind of stays on top of the skin despite mostly absorbing.

* Later started pilling when I touched my face.

* I applied on top of a hyaluronic acid serum, and it is so-so if the cream is moisturizing enough.


Tonymoly Vital Vita 12 Synergy Serum

Ingredients:

Aqua, panthenol (vitamin B5), dimethicone, cyclopentasiloxane, niacinamide (vitamin B3), glycerin, butylene glycol, cyclomethicone, hydrogenated poly(C6-14 olefin), C13-15 alkane, dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, sodium polyacrylate, cetyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, hydroxyacetophenone, polysorbate 60, dimethiconol, betaine, Centella asiatica extract, PEG-75 stearate, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Citrus limon (lemon) fruit oil, ethylhexylglycerin, squalane, Portulaca oleracea extract, 1,2-hexanediol, adenosine, ceteth-20 PEG/PPG-18/18 dimethicone, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, steareth-20, trideceth-6, xanthan gum, Melia azadirachta flower extract, PEG-20 glyceryl isostearate, Pentylene glycol curcuma longa (turmeric) root extract, disodium EDTA, Chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract, Vitex agnus-castus extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia (bergamot) fruit oil, sodium hyaluronate, Cananga odorata flower extract, Arctium lappa root extract, Cymbopogon schoenanthus extract, Phellinus linteus extract, Hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) extract, tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E), octyldodecanol, Olea europaea (olive) fruit oil, isopentyldiol, Citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel oil, diglycerin propanediol, PEG-35 castor oil, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, sorbitan isostearate, sodium starch octenylsuccinate, alcohol, calcium pantothenate, Aesculus hippocastanum (horse chestnut) seed extract, maltodextrin, Corallina officinalis extract, polyglyceryl-4 oleate, sodium ascorbyl phosphate (vitamin C), lecithin, ceramide np, Copaifera officinalis (balsam copaiba) resin, Cymbopogon martini oil, pyridoxine HCL, sucrose palmitate, polysorbate 20, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, tocopherol, Salvia sclarea (clary) oil, Citrus nobilis (mandarin orange) peel oil, silica, retinyl palmitate (vitamin A), linoleic acid (vitamin F), inositol (vitamin B8), biotin (vitamin H), glyceryl arachidonate, glyceryl linolenate, pyridoxine (vitamin B6), folic acid (vitamin B9), thiamine hcl (vitamin B1), cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12).

* Tried 1 sample

* Consistency is very thick serum, sticky

* Absorbs well, but starts pilling afterwards

* Actually doesn't feel very moisturizing

* The same "Tonymoly scent", not strong, disappears quickly


Tonymoly Bio Ex Cell Peptide Cream

Ingredients:

Water, Glycerin, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Kyounin Yu, Hydrogenated C6-14 Olefin Polymers, Cyclopentasiloxane, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate, Polysorbate 20, PEG-100 Stearate, Dimethicone, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Butylene Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Squalane, Pentylene Glycol, PEG-20 Glyceryl Isostearate, Adenosine, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polysorbate 60, Theanine, Milk Lipids, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Glutathione, Vitex Agnus Castus Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Diglycerin, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sorbitan Isostearate, Propanediol, Acmella Oleracea Extract, Crithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Hexacarboxymethyl Dipeptide-12, rh-Oligopeptide-1, Fullerenes, PVP, Disodium EDTA, Parfum

* Tried 1 sample

* Scent was the same as the essence but a lot stronger and it didn't disappear, it kept lingering around for 2 hours or so, nothing expensive feeling about this one

* Very, very moisturizing

* Left skin sticky and heavy, the product didn't really absorb, but skin felt very plump

* Could imagine this one as a sleeping mask - but it will transfer on pillow


Tonymoly Bio Ex Cell Peptide Essence

Ingredients:

Couldn't find in English.
정제수, 글리세린, 1,2-헥산디올, 디펜타에리스리틸헥사C5-9애씨드에스터, 디프로필렌글라이콜, 이소프로필미리스테이트, 나이아신아마이드, 네오펜틸글라이콜디카프레이트, 마카다미아씨오일, 세테아레스-6올리베이트, 카프릴릭/카프릭트리글리세라이드, 쉐어버터, 디메치콘, 글리세릴스테아레이트, 피이지-100스테아레이트, 이소펜틸디올, 소듐아크릴레이트/소듐아크릴로일디메칠타우레이트코폴리머, 프로판디올, 아크릴레이트/C10-30알킬아크릴레이트크로스폴리머, 암모늄아크릴로일디메칠타우레이트/브이피코폴리머, 폴리소르베이트60, 이소헥사데칸, 부틸렌글라이콜, 하이드로제네이티드레시틴, 펜틸렌글라이콜, 피이지-20글리세릴이소스테아레이트, 폴리글리세릴-4올리에이트, 아데노신, 폴리소르베이트80, 테아닌, 우유지질, 세라마이드엔피, 폴리쿼터늄-51, 글루타치온, 소르비탄올리에이트, 슈크로오스팔미테이트, 글리세릴아크릴레이트/아크릴릭애씨드코폴리머, 토코페릴아세테이트, 디글리세린, 디메치콘/비닐디메치콘크로스폴리머, 올레라케아아크멜라추출물, 록샘파이어캘러스배양여과물(2,000ppb), 아세틸헥사펩타이드-8(1,000ppb), 헥사카복시메틸다이펩타이드-12(200ppb), 알에이치-올리고펩타이드-1(2ppb), 풀러린, 피브이피, 디소듐이디티에이, 향료

* Tried 1 sample

* Emulsion consistency, white

* Very moisturizing, I don't even necessarily need another moisturizer on top

* Scent is light, slightly sweet, I actually thought "this smells expensive" but even I can't say why

* Honestly, I wouldn't mind using more of this essence!

Korean Skincare Sample Reviews Part 6 Feat Sunscreens

I had completely forgotten I got sunscreen samples a long time ago with a purchase. I was too afraid of trying them back then! But better now than never before they all go bad.

My other sample reviews:

Korean Skincare Sample Reviews Part 1
Korean Skincare Sample Reviews Part 2
Korean Skincare Sample Reviews Part 3 Feat Tonymoly
Korean Skincare Sample Reviews Part 4 Feat Innisfree, Dr. Belmeur
Peeling Pad Sample Reviews


ETUDE HOUSE Sunprise Mild Watery Light SPF50+ PA+++

Ingredients:

Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Octocrylene, C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate, C20-22 Alcohols, Silica, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetyl Alcohol, Viscum Album (Mistletoe) Leaf Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Octyldodecanol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Lipids, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyisobutene, Carex Humillis Root Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Malpighia Emarginata (Acerola) Fruit Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Cellulose Gum, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, Sorbitan Oleate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Isoceteth-10, Isoceteth-25.

* Tried 5? samples

* Scent light, a bit like citrus and glue

* White cream

* Zero white cast, absorbs easily

* I don't feel that this one would be moisturizing really

* Leaves skin shiny, but not as shiny/greasy as Tonymoly My Sunny All in One.

* Started to pill when I tried to apply liquid highlighter on top.

* Quite pleasant sunscreen overall! If you are not planning on using makeup on top. I guess good for those lazy days at home? Easy to put on, easy to wash off. Didn't even burn my eyes because it's not hot and I wasn't sweating at all. Didn't notice any new breakouts other than usual.


THE FACE SHOP Natural Sun No Shine Hydrating Sun Cream SPF40/PA+++ DISCONTINUED

Ingredients:

Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Alcohol Denate., Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Dipropylene Glycol, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Tromethamine, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Panthenol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Olivate, Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Extract, Plankton Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Sprout Extract, Xanthan Gum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Acrylates/Vinyl Isodecanoate Crosspolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Trisodium EDTA, Menthyl PCA, Butylene Glycol, Silica, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium PCA, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum.

* Tried 1 sample

* My sample must be expired despite the expiration date being 2020

* This sunscreen looks like light cream when I googled, but my sample was more like grainy gel, must have separated

* Scent of expired sample is fresh and light, I like it

* When I tried it on my hand it left a glowy sheen

* Zero white cast

* Discontinued item so maybe even pointless to make myself a note of this one!


THE FACE SHOP Natural Sun Power Long Lasting Sun Cream SPF50+ PA+++

Ingredients:

CYCLOPENTASILOXANE•WATER/EAU•ZINC OXIDE•BUTYLENE GLYCOL•ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE•PEG-10 DIMETHICONE•TITANIUM DIOXIDE•CYCLOMETHICONE•DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL•ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE•DIMETHICONE•DIMETHICONE/METHICONE COPOLYMER•PANTHENOL•MAGNESIUM SULFATE•HEXYL LAURATE•CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE•DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER•DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE•PROPANEDIOL•METHICONE•ZINC STEARATE•SORBITAN SESQUIOLEATE•CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDES•DIMETHICONE/PEG-10/15 CROSSPOLYMER•ALUMINA•VINYL DIMETHICONE/METHICONE SILSESQUIOXANE CROSSPOLYMER•TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE•DISTEARYLDIMONIUM CHLORIDE•MICA•NYLON-12•VP/EICOSENE COPOLYMER•DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE•ALANYL GLUTAMINE•CAPRYLHYDROXAMIC ACID•ADENOSINE•MYRISTICA FRAGRANS (NUTMEG) EXTRACT•HYDROGEN DIMETHICONE•TRISODIUM EDTA•TOCOPHERYL ACETATE•SODIUM CITRATE•TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE•VANILLA TAHITENSIS FRUIT EXTRACT•HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SPROUT EXTRACT•MENTHYL PCA•SODIUM PCA•TOCOPHEROL•IRON OXIDES (CI 77492)•IRON OXIDES (CI 77491)•IRON OXIDES (CI 77499)•SODIUM BENZOATE•PARFUM/FRAGRANCE

* Tried 1 sample

* Expiration is also 2020, but sample seems to be ok

* The same light and fresh, maybe slightly sweet scent as the other The Face Shop sunscreen

* Tinted beige

* Regular cream consistency, feels nourishing though

* Leaves a white cast like you would expect when there's Zinc Oxide. I assume there's about 1 ml of product in one sample sachet and I put it all on. If I would put on less, like 0,5 ml of product, I believe I wouldn't have a white cast issue, but then I also wouldn't have that much sun protection.

* Leaves some sheen on skin, satin like finish. Hides imperfections, blurs skin. I quite like the finish. At the end of the day my face was matte. But I had developed 2 new small pimples.

* I could consider using this sunscreen again. I had never really looked into TFS products before.


TONYMOLY My Sunny All-in-One Sun UV Protection SPF45 PA+++

Ingredients:

Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor, Butyl Methoxydibenzolymethane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Octocrylene, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Water, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Codium Tomentosum Extract, Enteromorpha Compressa Extract, Macrocystis Pyrifera (Kelp) Extract, Ecklonia Cava Extract, Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Viscum Album (Mistletoe) Fruit Extract, Vanilla Tahitensis Fruit Extract, Sansevieria Trifasciata Leaf Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Triceteareth-4 Phosphate, Glycol Stearate, Silica, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, PEG-2 Stearate, Tromethamine, Acrylates Copolymer, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Caprylyl Glycol, Acrylates / C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Polydecene, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, Squalane, Coco-Glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-15, Cetearyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Sorbic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Dehydroacetic acid, Sodium Benzoate, Fragrance (Parfum), Iron Oxides (CI-77492), Iron Oxides (CI-77491).

* Tried 2 samples

* Perfume scent, but not bad or suffocating, quite strong

* Ever so slightly pink tinted

* Regular cream consistency

* Feels moisturizing

* Leaves my skin shiny and greasy

* When I dumped everything in the sample sachet (1 ml?) on my face, I was surprised how strong the white cast was in the beginning, considering there is no Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide is also a bit lower on the list! I had to rub it in a lot and in the end there was still a white cast, but minimal - I have no idea how much cream got rubbed off into my hands etc. When I used the second sample half and half, it was nice with no white cast and no need to rub in for a long time but still greasy.

* During the day I had developed 3 new small pimples.

L300 Intensive Moisture Face Mist 100 ml Review DISCONTINUED

Ingredients:


Aqua,Glycerin, Betaine, Propanediol, Sodium Chloride, Urea, Evodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract, Opuntia ficus-lndica Stem Extract,Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate.

I try to mark the sunscreen ingredients in red and other possible irritants in lilac. Ingredients thought to be good and useful for skin I mark green.  Learning as I go, google is my friend etc...

Thoughts:

- Slightly on the expensive side unless you find a sale (my opinion because it is so easy to use mist quickly and it's only 100 ml)

- The product promises way too much - 24 hrs of moisture??? No way! This is definitely a suitable addition for more moisture, but it shouldn't replace anything else in a routine if skin is dry



+ Minimal ingredients

+ The mist doesn't spit everywhere (it's fine but could be finer for my taste as well)

+ Plastic bottle is light and this would be easy to carry in purse for example (but of course plastic doesn't feel luxurious)

+ Not really much scent, the basic slightly stuffy smell that unfragranced products sometimes tend to have, it disappears quickly though EDIT: Now that I think about it, it smells like a cow/cowshed

+ No irritation and doesn't clog skin, even I can layer this a couple of times (I'm clog prone)

+ Watery consistency, absorbs well, leaves skin slightly sticky though when A LOT is applied, otherwise quite clean skin feel. Doesn't seem to affect other products on top or under

+ My face seems to look fresh and calmed afterwards so there's really nothing to complain about! Surprisingly long term hydrating and soothing for being a mist

* I had this mist only for about a week for testing before I shipped it to my sister. I had looked at this product several times before.

* L300 is a Swedish pharmacy brand and they actually have a lot of interesting products, half of my mom's current skincare routine is L300. Not expensive either, at least the basic creams. I bought L300 urea body lotion for my partner as well for eczema. It is no heavy duty and it is sticky due to urea (I believe) but it works! I also use it after waxing my legs. I have wondered many times if I could just use it as a face cream and save lots of money. :)

* I think I would be interested in trying at least the hand cream and Ultra Sensitive Foaming Cleanser as well... or Intensive Moisture Cleansing Milk and Micellar Cleansing Water. They cost about 7 € a piece, hand cream is about 3,5-4 €.

Price: 

15 € / 100 ml (I've seen sometimes on sale for 10 €)

Bought from: 

Supermarket

Buy again? 

Yes, very likely I'll get a bottle for myself later. When it's on sale and I have finished at least one essence/toner/liquid thing first.

Worth the money? 

Hard to say based on such a short trial but, if you have a reactive skin I believe this is a very safe choice! Especially for me this ticks the boxes of being fragrance free, easy to get and long term hydrating/soothing for being a mist. I think both dry and oily skins can use this one. But I will still say, price is on the expensive side for a mist/toner and in my opinion it should be closer to 8-10 €.

Wishlist 2020

Here we go again! Been neglecting my own wishlists because I've also made wishlists on so many websites. But going to keep doing this still. Maybe trying to think of reasons why I might want a certain product. I will add and delete things when I feel like it.



Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Replenishing Cleansing Oil 195 ml (apricot oil! this is my first candidate for the new oil, big bottle, also if it's good, I have high hopes Elizabeth Arden as a brand doesn't discontinue products all willy nilly?!)

Formula 10.0.6 Bare Face Beauty Skin-Moisturizing Cleansing Oil 110 ml (sounds ok? sunflower, grape seed oil...)

The Inkey List Oat Cleansing Balm 150 ml (oats! but mainly sweet almond oil)

Isntree Micellar Cleansing Oil 150 ml (word micellar always gets my attention)

Dermalogica PreCleanse 30 or 150 ml (very expensive, has apricot oil, could try travel size)

Medik8 Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil 140 ml (expensive)

Biotherm Biosource Total Renew Oil Cleanser 200 ml

Nivea Cleansing Oil Soothing Grape Seed (cheap) (bought)

I like cleansing oils, they have changed the way I do skincare, definitely. I enjoy the process of letting the oil to melt my makeup! "Soon" I'm interested in finding a new cleansing oil or balm. Currently I have 3 almost full ones to finish but I am bummed that Tosowoong's Apricot Cleansing Oil is discontinued so looking at other options makes me feel better. I finish about 2-3 cleansing oils a year it seems. Other cleansers 4-5.


Lily Lolo Mineral Blush Cherry Blossom

Benefit Gold Rush Blush (bought a palette)

Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Luminous Blush Tigerlily (gift)

Milani Baked Blush Luminoso

Romand Better Than Cheek Milk Series Apricot Milk

TONYMOLY Cheektone Mood On Blusher Natural On

A`PIEU Juicy Pang Water Blusher #BE01 Fig 

the SAEM Saemmul Single Blusher Dry Rose

CLIO Pro Blusher Palette Mute Petal

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush At Night and Mood Exposure

Clinique Cheek Pop Ginger Pop (bought a palette)

Kaleidos Makeup Space Age Prophecy Highlighter

Blushes are something I could always get more. Give me everything orange and peach, preferably... well anything that is warm toned really.


Clinique Pop,  Mocha Pop/Blush Pop

Romand Juicy Lasting Tint Eat Dotori/Jujube

Romand Glasting Water Tint Vintage Ocean

​TONYMOLY The Shocking Lip Blur Breaking News

Romand Zero Gram Matte Lipstick All That Zazz

BBIA Last Velvet Lip Tint 

Catrice Volumizing Lip Booster 080 Lost in the Rosewoods

I have gotten slightly addicted to lip products. I just want to try different shades and formulas.


Colourpop Super Shocks - highlighter (Lunch Money?), eye shadow ( La La, Amaze, Sailor, Nillionare, I like you, In Axis?) , blush (2 cool 4 school?)

I've wanted to try more Super Shocks. Not a super important thing so haven't yet ordered more, just looked at possible shades... also been waiting for Colourpop to release more neutral matte eye shadows.

Colourpop Stix (Acting up, In a Twitter Kit?)

I think I'd actually use these cream type stick products a lot. Unsure of shades though and availability of course later (Colourpop is closed currently).

Lethal Cosmetics Tendril Blush, Prismatic Large Magnetic Palette, Eyeshadows: Limbo, Lucid, Rise from the Ashes, Unearthed, Calcination, Stargaze

Tendril looks like the bestest shade of ginger orange if you ask me! Neophyte, that is warm honey/mustard, looks interesting too but yellows are difficult to make work on cheeks.


Innisfree Skinny Brow Mascara Ash Brown

RIRE FORK TATTOO EYEBROW TINT Grey Brown

ETUDE HOUSE Air Mousse Eyes 

VISEART PETIT PRO 4 APRICOTINE

Hylamide SubQ Eyes (bought)

Niod Copper Amino Isolate Lipid (CAIL) 1%

Niod Copper Amino Isolate Serum 2:1 CAIS2

Deciem is such an intriguing brand. I don't even have a reason why I want Niod's copper products. Hylamide's eye product makes more sense, my eyes have been neglected.


Budgie The Sea Salt Mist

DUCRAY KERTYOL PSO SHAMPOO (bought)

Could be nice shampoo for oily scalp to be used once a week? I'm soon out of my sea salt/beach mist and I wonder if I should repurchase the same one (L'Oreal) or Budgie. Budgie is more expensive and I would have to order online.


Rituals Sakura Foaming Shower Gel

I had one bottle some time ago, could have another one. I miss the thick luxurious foam!


Filorga Mini Sets (bought)

I would like to get to know Filorga more as a brand. Sometimes I see these mini sets around. A set with e.g. night and eye cream, plus maybe some cleansing product, would be ideal...


Isntree EGF Repair Ampoule

Interesting product. EGF is a "new" thing, gimmick or not, Bio Effect's Serum is great so could another option be good as well?


COSRX Low ph Centella Cleansing Powder 

ISNTREE Spot Saver Mugwort Powder Wash

I was looking to try powder washes (and especially single packets) for travelling late 2019/early 2020 before COVID-19 but I guess these are not what I need right now! But they would be convenient, since 1 liter plastic bag gets full so easily (if you shop more at the destination at least...) and I hate leaking liquid bottles.


De La Cruz, Sulfur Ointment (bought)


Ishizawa Laboratory Urea Moisture Lotion 

Eucerin Dry Skin Relief 5% Urea Face Cream (bought)

Hada Labo Perfect Gel

Curel Intensive Moisture Care Moisture Cream

Bioderma Hydrabio Gel-Cream (bought)

Bioderma Cicabio Cream 

The Body Shop Tea Tree Night Cream

HUXLEY SECRET OF SAHARA SLEEP MASK; GOOD NIGHT

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Sensitive

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Eyes

Seems like a very basic, safe choice for sensitive eyes.


L300 Intensive Moisture Face Mist
L300 Micellar Cleansing Water
L300 Intensive Moisture Cleansing Milk (gifts)
L300 Ultra Sensitive Foaming Cleanser 

L300 really seems like a nice, basic, affordable brand for cleansers. The mist is a bit more pricy but I liked it when I tested it.


Laneige Cream Skin Refiner

Just because everyone keeps talking about this one! I would use it as an emulsion though, not a toner.

Cerave SA Cleanser

Cerave Face Moisturizer

Etude House Soon Jung Emulsion

Etude House Soon Jung Balm

Tried and tested sample sizes. I really feel like the emulsion would be great for the coming summer.


Bioeffect EGF Serum

Hey, one can dream even if they are on the poor side! Absolutely loved the mini I had.


Garden of Wisdom Azelaic Acid 10%

Garden of Wisdom 100% Pure Prickly Pear Seed Oil
Garden of Wisdom Neurophroline™ Serum 

GoW is a very interesting brand and I've been meaning to try a couple of things but I am starting to think the only one I'm really interested in is the prickly pear seed oil... I wonder if other brands/places sell it and for what price. And how much the quality differs.


Murumuru C Vitamin Serum

Sounds gentle and dreamy! I think it's quite popular here as far as smaller brands go. Also organic/natural. Includes of course vitamin C as Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate and Ascorbic Acid. But on top of that the serum also has Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, prebiotics... But, I believe there is very little vitamin C itself (1-2%?), as they come after Sodium Hyaluronate in the ingredients list.

SVR ABC Vitamin C 25% Foam Mask


ACO SENSITIVE BALANCE MICELLAR CLEANSING GEL

ACO PURE GLOW PURIFYING DAY CREAM

Like I said micellar is a word I like. Could purchase this one instead of Garnier's Micellar Gel Wash one day. But it's three times the price so I hesitate.


DUCRAY HIDROSIS ANTIPERSPIRANT ROLL-ON (bought)

Curious to know if it would work well during summer.


MISSHA M Perfect Cover BB Cream RX

Cezanne Make Keep Base Pink

CLIO Kill Cover Founwear Cushion XP SPF50+ PA+++

Alima Pure Satin Matte Foundation Olive 1 0 (bought)

It Cosmetics CC Cream 

Missha is renewing their popular BB Creams it seems! I don't know if this means the old ones are phased out, probably (should I try to stock up???). New ones are less gray and there are new shades. They claim it lasts 30 hrs! I haven't seen any swatches yet but I am eyeing hard that shade 22. I think it was called beige something so I have high hopes it's not cool undertone. I also hear good things about Cezanne's keep base, it has some sun protection and it supposedly lasts all day even if you sweat.



La Roche-Posay Anthelios Shaka Fluid SPF50

Isntree Sensitive Balancing Sun Protection + SPF50+ PA++++

Etude House - Sunprise Airy Finish SPF50+ PA+++

​Innisfree Intensive Long Lasting Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++

SIDMOOL Ultra Facial Moisturizing Sun Gel SPF37 PA+++

Clinique Mineral Sunscreen Fluid for Face SPF30

AVENE SUN REFLEXE SPF50+ DRY TOUCH

LOUIS WIDMER SUN EXTRA SUN PROTECTION SPF50

SVR Extreme Fluid SPF50 (bought)

Biore UV Aqua Rich Water Essence SPF 50+

I want a new mineral sunscreen. Mainly or only mineral ones are the only ones that don't hurt my eyes during summer/sweating. And summer is coming. Also everyone keeps talking about LRP Shaka Fluid, maybe I should give it a go as well. The same goes for Biore UV Aqua Rich. But currently can't order anything from Asia.

Geek&Gorgeous 101 A-Game 0.1% Retinal Serum

Geek & Gorgeous 101 Liquid Hydration

Geek&Gorgeous is so promising Hungarian indie brand for me! I really like their aPAD Serum. I think they were hinting on instagram that they'd release a cleanser as well... 

Avene A-Oxitive Night Cream

Avene Physiolift Protect SPF30

Avene A-Oxitive Eye Contour Cream

Osmia Birch Leaf Shampoo and Liquid Soap

Osmia Wild Rose Liquid Soap

Osmia White Clover Liquid Soap

Osmia's Birch Leaf Shampoo smells so good, I can't even. It's not a bad shampoo either, I usually use it when at the summer cottage... actually cleanses my finicky hair and scalp enough! Would love to use it and try other products from Osmia at home as well but they are slightly pricy so I just haven't pulled the trigger.

Failing to Only Repurchase Shopping

Everything here cost about 115 € (well the perfume set was about 48 € alone). Purchases from February to March, so 2 months. Repurchases 3, impulse buys 4, frivolous luxury 1!

P.S. I am aware of COVID-19 situation and been already 2 weeks self-quarantining. My country is in a lockdown. I realize I sound chipper in my blog posts but I'd rather not talk about corona here as I talk/think about corona all the time everywhere else.

Maybelline Super Stay Matte Ink in 130 Self Starter

Veet Wax Strips

Garnier Micellar Gel Wash

First two were bought with a gift card but I still shouldn't have taken the lipstick. It is a very different shade from anything I have beforehand, it is very orange-red. It actually looks a lot brighter on my face than the swatches I've seen! Not that it's a bad thing, it is just a bit mind boggling how different everything can be depending on a person's skintone and lip pigment. I think it looks like summer shade, also it gives this artistic impression... Now that my own hair color is starting to show again (I had it dyed dark brown to get some contrast) I can see how muted/low contrast my own colours are. I think this explains why almost every lip colour is brighter on me than on other people, also why black looks strange near my eyes and dark eyebrow products look straight up black on me.

Wax strips were at least a much needed repurchase! So was Garnier Micellar Gel Wash. Veet seems to be changing their packaging all the time. But ingredient list looked about the same.

Geek & Gorgeous aPAD  20% Azelaic Acid Derivative Serum

I have wanted to try this serum for a while. I already use Azelaic Acid, Skinoren 20%, and it has worked great but it is drying (especially now that my skin is again better - gah, hormones, pls just settle down!) and sometimes a hassle to layer with other things. Maybe I could get some of the benefits of Azelaic Acid but in a non drying way with this derivate serum! I ordered one for my sister as well, she has super oily skin but too sensitive for anything truly exfoliating/drying. Not a repurchase though, but I did finish an old essence that was supposed to lessen redness...

I must give 10/10 for Geek & Gorgeous for the website, order process and shipping.  It took under an hour for G&G to pack my stuff and send me a tracking number. Also what the heck is up with Hungarian DHL, my package was picked up in hours and I received it in 1,5 days (the next day from ordering!) And no, I don't live near Hungary at all. So I can definitely vouch for the shipping within Europe, it is amazing. Also shipping was free for orders over 50 € in EU.

Mini review for Geek&Gorgeous Cheer Up: These were for my friends but I got a permission to test it! I used it by patting a small amount to my face in the evening straight after washing my face. I used it only a couple of times. There was zero stinging or warmness, it didn't feel drying immediately, a bit sticky, no scent. Next morning my products seemed to absorb extra well. I thought I could see a glow on my face, but my face was already in a good condition so there wasn't really any change in such a short time. Overall very pleasant and convenient (combining gentle AHA and BHA in the same bottle) to use. After a couple of days I did feel some dryness, so I would use Cheer Up only every third day or so.

Giorgio Armani Sì Travel Set - Eau de Parfum, Eau de Toilette, Fiori, Passione

Does this count as cosmetics? I think it kinda does... even though perfume is purely a luxury and I absolutely do not need it like I need skincare (to keep acne and other conditions at bay) and makeup (self confidence and self expression).

Back to the perfume. I love them all. They are all very Sì, but still different from each other. They are all sophisticated and easy to wear. They do not feel like migraine triggers despite being sweet. I have a couple of perfumes I absolutely love but I hesitate to use them or use only a little because they are strong projectors (Versace Versense, Michael Kors Sexy Amber...). I'm quite positive I will purchase more Sì perfumes in the future, either more minis or a full size, maybe one of these or something else they happen to release for this lineup (I have a feeling they would never completely discontinue Sì). Only thing I'd like to complain is the mini bottle design. Everytime I open them, they make a mess, I guess the opening is bigger than other mini bottles I've had. Maybe this is Armani's plot to make me run out of the them faster...

Catrice Brow Colorist Semi-Permanent Brow Mascara 030 Dark

Oh vey I was so smart I thought to test the darker eyebrow mascara but for some reason I took dark instead of brunette. They looked so light/same in the store. But this one is way too dark, looks black basically. Lesson learned. I'm now combining a few strokes of this with lighter stuff and seems to work and bring dimension. I am however considering purchasing more Asian brow gels, because it seems they keep my eyebrows lifted up and more full all day (Missha Browcara). I feel many of them might use the same formula as tubing mascaras so they coat the hair and make it look fuller and withstand sweat.

Essence I Love Extreme Volume Waterproof Mascara Black

Why did I buy this one??? It was only 3,5 € but it's not like I run out of mascaras every week. It has an ugly packaging as well. It sounded like it could suit my needs, but now that I already opened Eyeko's mascara I just put this one unopened in the drawer.

Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1 %

Repurchase, a back up of a back up! Because it seems Differin is always out of stock exactly when I want to order (from iherb).

Empties Since January 2020

I have tried to be mindful and finish my old things that were almost empty anyway. It is such a bad habit to use only half or 2/3 of the products and leave the rest to be expired! This is 3 months' worth of empties and some trash I found, from January to March. I don't actually feel so frustrated anymore about the amount of random stuff I have. I believe I will get rid of most of the extra stuff this year and the rest I'll just have to trash in case they look expired. Most of them have been opened for a while so it's not fair to gift them. Also I don't think I'll finish anything during the last week this month anymore so I am a bit early.

Face

Clinique Pep-Start Eye Cream Mini

Lasted quite a while! Learned to use eye cream regularly because of this. Ok but not wow, maybe could repurchase, or at least not ruling it out.


Garnier Micellar Gel

Now that I look at it, probably my most repurchased product. I don't own any alternatives for it and I keep constantly running out because I use it daily.


Tosowoong Natural Pure Apricot Seed Cleansing Oil

Yeah, I'm slightly sad this ended. I have one more unopened bottle and I should use it while it's still good even though I'd like to save it. Why would Tosowoong discontinue this cleansing oil, it is still by far the best I've used?! I feel like boycotting the whole brand now for this petty reason. I hope I can find some day another oil cleanser I feel this strongly about. Btw, the cleansing oil that I also found ok (not as good as Tosowoong), Kicks Beauty Deep Cleansing Oil has also been discontinued. I never even got a chance to debate if I should repurchase for real, but then again, I was also waiting for another -50% sale sooo...


Korres Wild Rose Advanced Repair Sleeping Facial Sample/Mini

I started to use this one during the day because I didn't feel it was occlusive/moisturizing enough as a sleeping mask and didn't do anything, except dry my skin a bit. For the day, it was ok. The strong fragrance didn't bother so much when I wasn't trying to sleep. Worked under makeup, no pilling.  Maybe clogged my pores a bit and once in a while I got red splotches so probably allergic reaction/irritation, but my neck didn't react that way, only face. Not going to repurchase (it's been reformulated a bit though I think?).


Skin&Lab K Plus Red-X Essence

Ok gel type essence. Forgettable, though. I never really figured out if it was slightly clogging my skin or not. Never irritated my skin though! Super nice glass pump bottle. Not going to repurchase.


A'Pieu Madecassoside Sun Cream SPF39 PA++

I liked this sunscreen but the longer I used it, the more I found faults in it, even though for a physical sunscreen the consistency is great and it doesn't cause any irritation. It doesn't play nicely with all my foundations, it slightly clogs my skin... Not going to repurchase even though there's nothing badly wrong with it. As far as mineral sunscreens go, not the strongest white cast! Still some but that's obvious.


Tonymoly London Black Tea Cream

Another oldie, rediscovered and used it for about 2 months now, almost everyday. I really learned to like it this time! I wonder why. I could repurchase for next winter. Feels equally hydrating and moisturizing and ok under makeup when skin is more dry (winter). Otherwise it feels like it never absorbs truly so it's a weird mix of light cream but heavy/slimy smooth finish.


The Body Shop Drops of Youth Youth Cream

Look what I found! 4-5 years old?! Has definitely gone bad, more grainy texture and doesn't smell so crisp anymore. I had used almost all of it though despite it pilling and not being very moisturizing. Now I tried it on my hand, it still pills, doesn't absorb and on top of that, burns my skin. But like I said, this cream has expired a long time ago. It wasn't for me, it was impossible to use with makeup and other products.


Samples

That I used during traveling, e.g. Purito's Snail BB Cleanser that I do not like and some others.


Tea Tree Oil

Old bottle, just found it, it had been hiding, so badly expired by now. Haven't used tea tree that much lately (is it thanks to you, Skinoren and Differin???). I know people hate essential oils and tea tree can irritate. But... when mixed with other oils or creams, tea tree can really work on acne. For me at least. That I don't know if it is the smartest way to deal with acne but for example when my forehead and hairline was BAD (I suspect fungal acne, not confirmed) tea tree and anti dandruff shampoo did work. Not going to repurchase tea tree right now.

Body

Crabtree and Evelyn London La Source Ultra Moisturizing Hand Therapy Mini

This is also from Lookfantastic Advent Calendar 2017. It's been living in my handbag, so I guess it has been a bit forgotten. Good moisturizer, strong fragrance (not bad though but why so overpowering), not going to repurchase.


Veet Wax Strips

I must say I was surprised how good and easy these were to use! I used some Veet strips a long, long time ago... and I thought they were tricky. These new ones compared to ones from 10 years ago or so, leave a lot less wax residue, grip better to hair while are easier to rip off skin, are better shape, and a huge plus, you don't have to warm them by rubbing them between your hands anymore. I did repurchase!


Eucerin pH5 Shower Oil

Just a small bottle to see what we (my partner and I) think of this cleanser. I was thinking of him when I purchased it (eczema). This is the one with fragrance. I ended up liking this more than him, he prefers the creamy Ceralan Shower Oil (which isn't really oil). I could repurchase some day!


Cien Antiperspirant Cien Men Aqua + Total Invisible

Both are ok, but I think Total Invisible is not as effective as the one geared for men. Plus stronger fragrance that I could smell all day. Bleh. Will not repurchase. But will repurchase men's version.

Hair

Cien Anti Dandruff Shampoo

Ok shampoo, but it is just so peculiar how my face sometimes burns so badly after using this shampoo. It is definitely the shampoo as nothing else changes in my routine. And I do not smear it on my face. So will not repurchase even though the price is just so right!


Cien Extra Strong Hairspray

Don't know how old - 5 years? 10 years? I feel like it hasn't worked for a while, just made hair greasy. Last time I used it was probably a year ago. Yeah, chugging out (to a dangerous waste bin, remember these aerosols can explode). I think even hairsprays do get old and ineffective at some point. But I do remember thinking back in the day when I used several of these Cien hairsprays (cheap!) that it was a great discovery! I have been checking out hairsprays at the store, but don't know if I'll purchase any until I have a proper reason. Also I'll purchase a small bottle probably. Even while owning this Cien one, I think I went through several small Elnett bottles because they were better for travel.


Wella Wellaflex Mousse Ultra Strong Hold

Another trash, probably 5-10 years old. I think it has definitely expired despite being aerosol. I tried it once maybe a year ago and it just made my hair disgusting. Weird because I remember it actually had a good hold and I was even able to style my bangs with it once upon a time? I just... don't seem to be capable of throwing things out. This blog thing makes good for me, forces me to clean and look at my habits! Maybe my hair quality has changed, too.


Four Reasons Silver Mist

Another trash, old. I didn't even like it, used only a little. I had bleached hair back then. And I tried everything to combat the dryness of it and of course the yellowness. When my hair was so distressed, this mist was very much ineffective at hydrating or keeping the yellow in check plus it was annoying to apply because of course the mist has colour particles that make a mess when they land elsewhere than hair.

Korean Skincare Sample Reviews Part 5 Feat Purito

I might purposely get more Purito samples (at least Beautynetkorea has them for sale) because Purito seems popular and I'm curious. Plus overall their brand image and ingredients seem nice. But also it seems none of these samples were quite what I was looking for. I think I liked Hyaluronic Acid Serum best and now that I looked back their toner pads were nice!

My other sample reviews:

Korean Skincare Sample Reviews Part 1
Korean Skincare Sample Reviews Part 2
Korean Skincare Sample Reviews Part 3 Feat Tonymoly
Korean Skincare Sample Reviews Part 4 Feat Innisfree, Dr. Belmeur
Peeling Pad Sample Reviews


Purito Snail All In One BB Cleanser

Ingredients:

Water, Lauramide DEA, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, TEA-Lauryl Sulfate, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Dipropylene Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Citric Acid, Betaine, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Disodium EDTA, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract, Viola Tricolor Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Methylisothiazolinone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Fragrance.

* Tried 10 samples

* I thought for some reason this would be unscented, but it's not, a sweet fragrance, not good, not bad.

* Gel consistency, foams a bit.

* I used the samples mainly during travelling.

* Not effective at removing makeup or finishing the cleansing. I tried some samples so that I didn't oil cleanse my face before - so ineffective, even when using 2 packets at the same time and rubbing my face for several minutes. Even when I oil cleansed first, then used Purito's BB Cleanser, I felt my face wasn't clean but it felt dry. When I used toner pad afterwards, there was still dirt on my face. For morning cleansing, works ok because it doesn't need to remove anything, but leaves my face dryer than some other cleansers!

* Not going to repurchase or recommend. Truly uniquely bad cleanser.


Purito Pure Hyaluronic Acid 90 Serum

Ingredients:

Sodium Hyaluronate liquid(90%), Glycerin, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide,  Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Tuber MagnatumExtract, CamelliaSinensis Leaf Extract,Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Sodium Polyacrylate, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbic Acid, Lactobacillus/Kelp Ferment Filtrate, Chlorella Ferment.

* Tried 1 sample

* Misleading ingredient list - 90% sodium hyaluronate liquid probably means water/thickeners/whatever + 1-2 % sodium hyaluronate. Why would you not just write it how it is?

* Watery gel, very normal serum consistency.

* No scent.

* Feels nice, I just put everything in the sample packet straight to my face even though it is enough for 2-3 uses. Absorbed pretty well considering the amount, left face sticky, but didn't pill when I added moisturizer on top.

* No complaints, I could use more of this, but don't know if I want to commit to a full bottle.


Purito Snail Repair Advanced Serum

Ingredients:

Snail Secretion Filtrate,Glycerin,Water,Sodium PCA,Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose,Madecassoside, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Asiaticoside,1,2-Hexanediol,Ethyl Hexanediol,Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid,Centella Asiatica Extract, Panthenol,Ethylhexylglycerin,Glycosyl Trehalose, Disodium EDTA,Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate.

* Tried 1 sample

* Watery serum.

* No scent.

* Absorbed well, left face sticky. Didn't pill when moisturizer was added on top. Didn't feel as moisturizing/hydrating as Hyaluronic Acid serum. But I can see that this could be used well for layering several times.

* Nothing particularly amazing based on one try. Didn't seem to break me out though!


Purito Pure Vitamin C Serum

Ingredients:

Sodium Hyaluronate liquid, Ascorbic Acid(5 or 10%), 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Arginine, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Magnolia Liliflora Bud Extract, Lilium Tigrinum Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Tuber Magnatum Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Panax Ginseng  Root Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract, Ananas Sativua(Pineapple) Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa (Tumeric) Root Extract, Sodium  Polyacrylate, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA.

* Tried 1 sample

* I wonder if my sample was expired or had gone bad otherwise!

* No scent (many people say it smells very bad and very strong)

* Yellow, liquidy consistency. I think, because it was yellow it was maybe oxidized? I don't have experience with Vit C that oxides, only stable forms.

* Absorbed fast. Very fast.

* Burned like a motherf*!!! In about 30-60 seconds my cheeks and temples were on fire (my T zone, not really). And very, very red. I immediately washed my face with cold water, wiped with micellar water gently, still burning! I slathered my face with Bepanthen (panthenol ointment) and in about 5-10 minutes burning subsided to stinging. Redness lasted for a while though. Last time this kind of episode happened, it was a couple of times with Cosrx BHA Liquid...

* Can't really say what went wrong. Bad sample? Too strong vitamin C? I didn't realize to check that and be cautious. This is my first time slathering my face with Ascorbic Acid! I have used the more gentler forms before because I thought my skin couldn't take more (The Ordinary: Ascorbyl Glucoside, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ethylated Ascorbic Acid). I was probably right.

* So if this burning was only because my skin is weak (probably?), yes definitely this is potent stuff and should make many people who are looking for strong vitamin C serums happy. Just... if you haven't used Ascorbic Acid before, patch test on one cheek first. I think burning is normal too in the beginning but holy h*ll I thought my skin was going to melt or something.



(copied from the Peeling Pad post:)

Purito Centella Green Level All in One Mild Pad

Ingredients:

Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Betaine Salicylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Arginine, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Allantoin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Myristyl Myristate, Caprylyl Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium EDTA, Melaleuca Quinquenervia Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid.

Thoughts:

* There were actually 2 pads in the sample sachet. The pads were more like regular cotton pads than a thicker peeling pad (like Banila Co). The other side was embossed, the other one wasn't, but both sides felt the same on my skin. Not rough at all but not that soft either. There was ever so slight neutral scent but disappeared immediately when I actually tried to smell it.

* My skin felt afterwards very hydrated and calmed down. Almost forgot to put moisturizer! No brightening effect or the same smooth feeling as with Banila Co but also no tingling or dryness. I can see why they say that these pads can be used daily.

* Centella Green Level All in One Mild Pad tub (70 pads) costs on Ebay from 16 € to 20 €.