KOREAN SKINCARE PRODUCTS FOR ACNE PRONE SKIN

Hi beautiful people,

Here is my Korean skincare products for acne prone skin.

I actually haven't wrote about my skincare routine some time.  So here an update of the products that I use for I think few years.  Sorry because I keep testing new products and I feel that it makes me looks like I have new routine every month.  Also, I keep waiting for that perfect skincare products to share until I just end up forgeting.

I am a skincare slut so I can never be loyal to just one skincare routine forever.  There is always something that I feel can be better or more interesting out there.

Korean skincare products for acne prone skin

Anyway, here are some of the products that I am currently using and some are repeated favourite back from 5years ago.  Few months from now, you will probably see me reviewing some other products because I am a skincare hoe and can't get stuck to the same one cleanser, one moisturiser and one sunscreen out there.  

Some may be repeated favourite few years down the line while some will probably fade off.

Oh, before that I am going to be 30++ this year.  I have combination skin type.  My skin problems are acne prone, redness, pores, blackheads, fungal acne and ageing skin problem.  I also have leftover pits from acne.  

I am currently not a fan of going for accutance, facials, pills, tretinoin or laser.  I mean it is alright and good if you do.  It is just my personal opinions since I don't have much money for procedures.

Please do check the ingredients of the products since some people are highly adamant about not using alcohols, parabens or certain ingredients in their skincare products.

All products here are fungal safe except the sunscreen and the Timeless.

Etude House Soon Jung 5.5 Foam Cleanser

Celimax Noni Moisture Balancing Toner

AXIS-Y Mugwort Pore Clarifying Wash Off Pack

By Wishtrend Polyphenols in Propolis 15% Ampoule

By Wishtrend Pure Vitamin C 15% with Ferulic Acid

Klairs Mid Day Blue UV Shield SPF 50+ Pa++++

my bare face with lots of flaws

Products mentioned in the video:

Etude House Soon Jung 5.5 Foam Cleanser  Reviewed Here   Amazon https://amzn.to/2MwU7Mz
Celimax Noni Moisture Balancing Toner Amazon https://amzn.to/3qYQ8au
Chica Y Chico tota 3.0

By Wishtrend Polyphenols in Propolis 15% Ampoule https://amzn.to/3om54Oy

Timeless vitamin C with ferulic acid (not fungal safe)

By Wishtrend Pure Vitamin C 15% with Ferulic Acid https://amzn.to/3t0Xht2

Antipodes Worship Antioxidant Serum https://amzn.to/3c9yL2O

Nightingale teatamin sleeping mask https://amzn.to/2YkwLN8

AXIS-Y Mugwort Pore Clarifying Wash Off Pack

Himalaya Neem powder https://amzn.to/3pos2Wz

Klairs Mid Day Blue UV Shield SPF 50+ Pa++++ (not fungal safe)

Antipodes Moisture Boosting Lipstick TNS SkinLab (malaysia)

At wishtrend: 7252756B (10% off) https://shorturl.at/TwsjP

YUERAIN999 (2% to 5%) Yesstyle link https://ys.style/us2JtyXKndb

Some are given for review.  Most,  I bought myself after finishing the first bottle. However, the opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.


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The founder of Muffin.my, Ms Florence Chee shared h er story of the start up of the beauty community website. “Back in 2011, I was pursuing my professional degree in Manchester United. I was searching for beauty product review online and I found there was great information and reviews being shared in one of the top beauty review websites in the states, but I couldn’t find such website back in Malaysia. This is where I want to set up a one stop beauty review community in Malaysia,” she explained.

With a team of energetic and motivated staff (1 founder, 1 developer, 1 designer, 2 web administrator, & 1 PR manager), Florence tends to hand out to those who are in passion in beauty, skincare, and makeup products, to meet all their honest reviews on the products they are using. Florence described Muffin.my as a similar version of TripAdvisor website, but with more interactive elements. “We ensure all reviews are genuine and unbiased to ensure quality inspections,” explained Florence. After working in a web consulting firm for a year, she realized that working life isn’t her real goal. “Just as what Steve Jobs quoted “the only way to do great work is to love what you do”. I want to make my dream come true, and my dream is to create the largest beauty review

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100,000 members in 1 year time. Currently, 92% of our members are women; with most of them are 19-29 years old.

Skin care was one of the most dynamic categories in Malaysian beauty and personal care, and with RM1.6 billion being spent annually by Malaysia, the vision to be one of the largest www.muffin.my



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REVIEW ON ETUDE HOUSE COLLAGEN EYE PATCH

Etude House Collagen eye patch is different from the gel version.  The patch is quite big to hydrate the skin around the eyes.

Korean products always come in such cute packaging that you feel sad throwing away the package away after using.  This is especially true for Etude House which appeal to girl with all the pretty pink products.  So, here is this Etude House Collagen eye patch review =)

ETUDE HOUSE COLLAGEN EYE PATCH

The Hangul words near the collagen eye patch means also collagen patch so don't need to worry if you can't understand Hangul (korean language).  There is English instruction at the back of the packet so that would be a big help.

ETUDE HOUSE COLLAGEN EYE PATCH

Description
Formulated with Collagen to revitalize and improve appearance around eyes.

Contents
2 Patches (4g, 0.15 oz.)

How to Use:
Remove clear film from patches and fasten adhesive sides to areas beneath the eyes.
Remove patches after 15~20 minutes.

ETUDE HOUSE COLLAGEN EYE PATCH

ETUDE HOUSE COLLAGEN EYE PATCH

Here is the Etude House eyes mask, there is a net on it.  Please remove it before putting on your face.

ETUDE HOUSE COLLAGEN EYE PATCH

There is a light scent to it but I can't smell it when it is on my eyes area.

It does help to hydrate the area around the eyes.  The patch is comfortable and cooling on the eyes.  It helps with puffiness and hydration. Overall, not bad as it feels cooling and good as a weekly treat or to hydrate the eyes fast.  Fine line is temporary gone because of the hydration.  Not sure if it helps for the wrinkles.

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REVIEW ON ETUDE HOUSE I NEED YOU TEA TREE MASK SHEET

For Korean skincare products lover, you will also know that it is common for the Korean to use mask sheets everyday to help with the skin. The type of mask sheets you choose has to suit your skin type and skin concern.

 ETUDE HOUSE I NEED YOU TEA TREE MASK SHEET

It is written that the mask is for cleaning and soothing.  Can't help to fall in love with the beautiful packaging right?  The mask sheets design represent the type of the mask it contains. Here is the tea tree mask sheets.

 ETUDE HOUSE I NEED YOU TEA TREE MASK SHEET

DESCRIPTION:
-Contains natural ingredients that take care of specific skin troubles.
-100% pure cotton sheet.

Moisturizing : Bamboo, Hyaluronic Acid, Royal Jelly, Olive, Honey
Elasticity / Antioxidant / Nutrition : Pomegranate, Acai Berry, Collagen, Coenzyme Q10, Snail, Mango, Korean Ginseng
Brightening : Pearl, Lemon, Vitamin Complex, Rice
Soothing/ Trouble Care : Aloe, Green Tea, Tea Tree, Mugwort


TEA TREE MASK - This mask sheet contains extract from the clean herb, Tea Tree extract (Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract), with soothing properties on skin to provide a fresh, clean complexion.

Direction:
1. Apply toner to skin after cleansing.
2. Remove mask from pouch and apply to face, placing mask to fit eye and lip area.
3. Remove mask after 10~15 minutes and lightly massage remaining solution into skin with hands.

Caution:
1. For external use only.
2. Avoid contact with eyes.
3. Keep out of reach of children.

4. Discontinue use if signs of irritation and/or rash appear.

I usually put them in the fridge to have the cooling effect on the skin. The I Need You Tea Tree Mask Sheet mask is quite small and suits my small face. The holes for the eyes are quite small and it is difficult to open the eyes especially if you have deep set eyes.


There is extra essence inside the packet. The tea tree essence doesn’t smell too strong as I would expect so it is good. The mask sheet is not too thin and it doesn’t drip onto my clothes. It does help with reducing the redness of my face as I was breaking out. If you have oily skin or with acne problem, then you can try this.  I would suggest those with dry skin to avoid using tea tree as it might dry your skin more.

Product retails for RM6.90 per piece at local Malaysia Etude Store.
You can get it from Etude house or online shop like Q-depot

For more information, please visit Etude House Malaysia official website and their Etude House Global website.

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REVIEW ON ETUDE HOUSE PRINCESS HAPPY ENDING ROSE CHEEK BLUSHER #1 PINK SHINE ROSE

"I wanted some much more than they've got planned"

The quotes are printed at the side of the box for the rose blusher for Princesss Happy Ending Belle.

This is Etude House Princess Happy Ending Rose Cheek Blusher  that has yet to be available in Malaysia.  It is from the Etude House Princess collection and here is the Belle’ Blusher.

There are two colours for the blusher- 1# Pink Shine Rose and 2# Coral Rose .

The box is actually design to look like a book. Yes, one can’t help falling in love with Etude House’s products that are just so pretty and fit for princess.  I don't even have the heart to throw such beautiful design book away.

Here is how the box looks

the top

ingredient list

ingredient list

the side of the box

the back of the box

 Sorry can't read the Korean words but it is sure pretty to look at.

ETUDE HOUSE PRINCESS HAPPY ENDING ROSE CHEEK BLUSHER

The blusher itself it is made from light good quality plastic. It is in pink with good printing as the colour doesn't fade away.  Gold colour makes it look more luxurious.

back of the blusher

the rose blusher

 Inside, there is a rose embossed on the blusher. It looks just so pretty and I find it is a little like Milani blusher which also has rose embossed. Well, this blusher is sure cheaper than other pretty looking blusher available around too.

It is so pretty that I don't have the heart to even use it but well I still have to use it someday.

the rose blusher

 The blush itself has a very light scent of roses =) .

Here is the swatches

The blusher feels really soft and fine.  The blush has a pearl light pink colour.  So, one might need to apply many more layers for the colour to show.  I think it is meant for people with very light skin tone or for those nude makeup or princess makeup.  I think that this blusher would work better as a highlighter on my face.  The colour stays for a few hours unless one rub it off.

I am sorry that I didn't post up the photos of the blusher on my face because really, one can't see the colour on my face unless I edit the photos.



Etude House Princess Happy Ending Rose Cheek Blusher 2 Colors 4.8g at ($ 10.29 USD)  Sale Price: ($ 8.75 USD). Made in Korea.

You can get it at BeautyNetKorea. It is a company in South Korea.  They shipped internationally. 

For more information, please visit official website Etude House Global and BeautyNetKorea. Product is not sponsored. The opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.

REVIEW ON ETUDE HOUSE SWEET RECIPE CUPCAKE ALL OVER COLOR BLUEBERRY CHEESE CAKE

Korean products are known for their very pretty packaging with affordable price and cuteness especially Etude House.  Personally, i had never tried Etude House products before.  I only get to know about Korean products when someone rave about them to me at point of time( the The Faceshop Raspberry Roots and Laneige).  Still, i do not like to buy items from the counters for some reasons.  I still prefer drugstore or Sephora where i can see, check and test everything to my heart content. However, that doesn't stop me from wanting to know about Korean products.


This is from the sweet Recipe where everything resembles A Sweet Cupcakes Shop.  I was intrigued by this cute 3 in 1 cupcakes when i see this online.  The name itself is like mouthful.  So, when i got this blueberry cheese cake that looks really pink with a hint of blue, i was ecstatic.  In the past, i had only tried Elianto products.  So, the cupcake itself smell much like blueberry cheesecake which was one of my favourite dessert but not exactly the same.  I guess it is hard to duplicate the smell of cheese into makeup.


So, here is the photo of the  ETUDE HOUSE SWEET RECIPE CUPCAKE ALL OVER COLOR BLUEBERRY CHEESE CAKE

inside the plastic

without the plastic cover

Top view

the colour is pinkish blue

this is with just cupcake all over color blueberry cheese cake.  It is pink.

I tried it on my lips and it looks bluish pink on me.  I look quite pale with this colour on my lips.  The balm turned to powder the moment it touches my lip.  I have to apply so many layer of lip balm before and after on my lip and still the colour run to my lips creases.  It only look better after tinting it with a colour lipgloss but i didn't show it here.  Overall, i don't suggest one to apply it on the lip unless you have super hydrated lips.  My lip chaps too easily even with just lipstick.  The cupcake colour also doesn't last long on the lips.  It disappeared the moment i eat.

me with the blueberry cheese cake on lips, cheek and eye shadow

The colour makes it good for eyeshadow and also blusher.  For eyeshadow, do apply primer first as the colour fade off fast with oily lids like mine.  The pinkish blusher makes it good for Gyaru, cute makeup or makeup for Barbie.  It also provide a healthy glow to the skin and last long without fading.

So, for the prices, i would say that it only works as a blush and eyeshadow.   I think it is hard to make one makeup product that works on the lips, cheek and also eyes as the skin at these area are different.  Again, who wouldn't want to just just carry that one makeup products that works for all since it really save space and weight for travelling.

For more information, please visit official website  Etude Malaysia. .

This is not a sponsored review.  I got this from Juniper Journal beauty box giveaway .  The opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.