REVIEW ON KOREAN SKINCARE BRAND SKINFOOD

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Here is a review on some of the popular skincare items from the famous Korean brand Skinfood .

I received these products from StyleKorean for their Try Me Review Me . 

Korean company, SKINFOOD established in 2003 with being in beauty industry since 1957 are famous with their Black Sugar Mask Wash Off, Royal Honey Propolis line, Rice Mask, Egg White Pore Mask, Peach Cotton Multi Finish Powder and Salmon Dark Circle Concealer.

 

Skinfood Strawberry Sugar Food Mask

Skinfood Carrot Carotene Calming Water Pad

Skinfood Carrot Carotene Calming Water Pad

Skinfood Rice Mask Wash Off

Skinfood Black Sugar Mask Wash Off

Skinfood Black Sugar Mask Wash Off

Skinfood Rice Mask Wash Off

Skinfood Strawberry Sugar Food Mask

Here are some of Skinfood best seller products:

1.  Skinfood Black Sugar Mask Wash Off
A scrub mask that contains mineral-enriched black sugar, and promotes smooth, glowing skin

2.  Skinfood Rice Mask Wash Off

A mask with nutritious rice extract for soft skin texture

3.  Food Masks

A shower-proof wash off food mask with flavorful scents of Lavender, Apricot, Pear-Mint, Honey Sugar, Strawberry Sugar and Lemon Dill Butter

4.  Vegan Line

Skinfood Carrot Carotene Calming Water Pad

Soothing, moisturizing care line for sensitive skin with B-carotene derived from organic carrots from Jeju

Short reviews: For more detailed review, check out the individual links below

1.  Skinfood Black Sugar Mask Wash Off
A cult classic mask wash off that use organic Black Sugar granules. It exfoliates away dead skin cells and make my skin smooth and soft. It has lemony scent which disappeared once rinse off.

2.  Skinfood Rice Mask Wash Off
Classic mask wash off with Rice Bran Water that gently exfoliates the skin and making my skin brighter, even out skin toner, makes skin looks clearer, soft and also hydrating. It does have some floral scent that I don’t kind of expect.

3.  Skinfood Strawberry Sugar Food Mask
Smells just like divine fresh strawberries tea or dried strawberries.
Sugar granular with strawberry seeds applied on my face mix it with a little oil cleanser or on damp face without hard massage hard makes skin feels smooth and soft to touch. I enjoy this very relaxing scent for self care.

4.  Skinfood Carrot Carotene Calming Water Pad
Vegan skincare products for calming sensitive skin and acne prone skin. This product is registered with The Vegan Society (UK) & Korea Agency of Vegan Certification and Services (KR) . The plastic jar is full of essence with plush thick cotton pads. One side is embossed while the other side is smooth. I could separate the cotton pads into two. There is no scent and the essence is clear. It calms my skin and reduces breakouts. It does reduce and soothe the redness on my face.

Product retails for

Skinfood Carrot Carotene Calming Water Pad 250g / 8.82 oz.
Skinfood Black Sugar Mask Wash Off  100g / 3.5 oz
Skinfood Strawberry Sugar Food Mask 120ml / 4.23oz
Skinfood Rice Mask Wash Off 100g / 3.5 oz

Made in Korea

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Review on other products

Skinfood Carrot Carotene Calming Water Pad 
Skinfood Black Sugar Mask Wash Off  
Skinfood Strawberry Sugar Food Mask 
Skinfood Rice Mask Wash Off 

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REVIEW ON BENTON HEARTLEAF TONER

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Review on Benton Heartleaf toner .

A gentle toner to calm sensitive skin including acne prone skin.

About the brand:
Looking for solutions to their own skin problems, brothers JangWon and ChaeWon Lee established cult favorite brand Benton in 2011. The brand's name is a contraction of the main character's name from the film "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," which tells the story of a man who is aging backward. The brand relies heavily on natural ingredients to encourage and restore skin to its original healthy state, and keep it looking young all the time. Among its all-time bestsellers are Snail Bee High Content Essence, Aloe BHA Skin Toner and the Aloe Propolis Soothing Gel. All Benton products are 100% made in Korea and are not tested on animals, earning them a Cruelty-Free Certification and the "Beauty Without Bunnies" logo from PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals).

 

Benton Heartleaf toner

Benton Heartleaf toner

Benton Heartleaf toner

Benton Heartleaf toner

Benton Heartleaf toner

Description
- A slightly acidic pH-balanced toner formulated with Houttuynia Cordata Extract to quickly soothe irritated skin, while delivering instant hydration.
- Enriched with Ceramides and Sodium Hyaluronate to help prevent dryness and irritation by locking moisture into skin, while enhancing skin firmness and helping to smooth out fine lines.
- Further contains Tannin Complex including Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract and Chestnut Shell Extract to offer pore and sebum care.
- Dermatologically tested, safe for sensitive skin to use.

How To Use:

After cleansing, wet a cotton pad with a sufficient amount of toner to lightly pat on your face or directly pat with your hands for better absorption.

Ingredients:

Water, Houttuynia Cordata Extract(5%), Methylpropanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Panthenol, Sodium PCA, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Vincetoxicum Atratum Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract, Origanum Vulgare Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Citric Acid

Packaging: Sustainable packaging, green box with information in Korean.   Transparent clear plastic bottle with the button kind of cap.

Ingredients talk: 

Paraben free, sulfate free, alcohol free, Eu allergen free, silicone and not fungal-acne safe (malassezia).

contain common allergens and fragrances

The main plant ingredient is Houttuynia Cordata Extract(5%) and Centella Asiatica Extract for calming skin.

Heartleaf Extract is great for the anti-inflammatory properties. Rich in flavonoids and polyphenols, this extract helps soothe irritated skin for those dealing with redness, inflammation, or sensitive skin conditions like eczema and rosacea.

Other plant ingredients are also for calming, hydration and soothing.

The rest the ingredients are for hydration, pH adjusting and preservatives. 

Texture:  It has slight acidic pH5.5 .  It is watery colourless liquid with the slight scent of dried wood that disappeared once dried down.

Review: It is a gentle and soothing toner.  It reduces my skin redness and calm breakouts.  It is good for 7skin method for oily or combination skin without being irritating.  Since it is fungal safe, it is safe and does not cause more breakouts. I find it does reduce oily skin and control sebum after using it for 2 weeks.

Overall: Benton Heartleaf toner is a gentle calming toner for any skin type.

Product retails for 

Benton Heartleaf toner 150ml

Made in Korea

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For more information, please visit official website. I received this product for free from Picky and Benton in exchange for my honest review. However, the opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.

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REVIEW ON D'ALBA WHITE TRUFFLE FIRST SPRAY SERUM

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Korea 2023 skincare product in Korea Olive Young now.   It is a all in 1 product with Kpop celebrities makeup artist for vegan, cruelty free and convenient skincare products.

Here is a review on d'Alba White Truffle First Spray Serum .

d'Alba White Truffle First Spray Serum

d'Alba White Truffle First Spray Serum

d'Alba White Truffle First Spray Serum

d'Alba White Truffle First Spray Serum

d'Alba White Truffle First Spray Serum

d'Alba White Truffle First Spray Serum

d'Alba White Truffle First Spray Serum

d'Alba White Truffle First Spray Serum

d'Alba White Truffle First Spray Serum

d'Alba White Truffle First Spray Serum

d'Alba White Truffle First Spray Serum

d'Alba White Truffle First Spray Serum

d'Alba White Truffle First Spray Serum

d'Alba White Truffle First Spray Serum

d'Alba White Truffle First Spray Serum

About:

- Over 27M bottles sold globally, 

- Over 100,000 reviews on the official d'Alba website. Loved by makeup artists and celebrities.
- Infused with white truffles carefully extracted from Piedmont, Italy, one of UNESCO's world heritage sites.
- Full of antioxidants, white truffles are 6 times more effective than propolis 

*source: Phenolic Flavonoids Profile, Antioxidant and Anticancer Ability, and Effects on Cell Oxidative Stress of White Truffle (Tuber magnatum) and White Truffle Composition  

*condition: Comparison of total phenol content by distilled water fraction

- Serum Layer: Italian white truffle extract, niacinamide, chia seed extract for skin relief, elasticity, and glow
- Oil layer: avocado oil, sunflower seed oil, other plant-based oils for locking in moisture and radiance
- Multi-functional: mist or serum or setting spray.
- Dermatologically tested, hypoallergenic

Key Ingredients:
- White Truffle (Antioxidant, White truffles are rare, and a delicacy found underground.  6times more effective antioxidants than propolis,)
- Niacinamide
- Avocado Oil

How to use: 

1. Shake well to combine the upper oil layer and the lower water layer of the spray. 

2. Hold at least 10 centimeters away and spritz evenly across the face 4-5 times before gently patting the product in for absorption. 

3. Use after moisturizer in your nighttime routine or throughout the day for a pick-me-up.

Skin type: recommended for all skin types

Size available : 50ml, 100ml&180ml

Packaging: Clean packaging with information in Hangul and English.  Clear transparent plastic bottle spray bottle.

Ingredients talk: 

Ingredients:
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Sorbitol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract (Chia Seed), Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Betaine, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Butylene Glycol, Tuber Magnatum Extract(truffle), Glycerin, Fragrance, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Vegetable Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium Edta, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Adenosine, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Alcohol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Veronica Officinalis Extract, Primula Veris Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Extract, Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Saussurea Involucrata Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Lilium Candidum Flower Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Freesia Refracta Extract, Carbomer, Bellis Perennis (Daisy) Flower Extract, Arginine, Potassium Sorbate, Bixa Orellana Seed Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopherol

Paraben free, sulfate free, Eu allergen free, silicone free, mineral oil free, cruelty free, vegan , reef safe

 

alcohol not free

not fungal-acne safe (malassezia). 

Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:

- Persea Gratissima Oil
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Vegetable Oil
- Glycine Soja Oil
- Arginine

The star ingredient is the Tuber Magnatum Extract (White truffles) which contains antioxidants and fatty acids for moisture and to reduce fine lines and wrinkles.

Contains many brightening ingredients, hydrating ingredients, plant oils, reduce redness ingredients and even fancy ingredients such as Ginseng and Truffles.

The rest the ingredients are for emulsifier, texture, and preservatives. 

Texture: Dual layer fine mist from the bottle that has floral scent that lasted until I put something else on it.

Review: It is a convenient product that comes in form of fine mist.  It is light, absorbs nicely into skin , hydrate with dewy look. You do need about 3-4layers after makeup for that glowing look.  As for anti aging, it does help with reducing fine lines after using it everyday for more than a week.  The hydration does last the whole day until I wash my face.  Do keep in mind that I live in hot and humid weather with combination skin so for dry skin one will need more layers.  It doesn't cause irritation, no clogging and no redness.  If there is one thing I don't really enjoy is the scent.

Overall: A vegan convenient mist serum that is good in hydrating, brighten the skin with glowing effect.  

Product retails for 

d'Alba White Truffle First Spray Serum 100ml

Made in Korea

For more information check out   d'Alba Malaysia in Shopee.

This shop is operated by the d'Alba headquarters in Korea. All products are authentic.

Shopee: https://shopee.com.my/dalba_korea.my

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REVIEW ON BEAUTY OF JOSEON RELIEF SUN RICE PROBIOTICS

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Here is a review on Beauty Of Joseon Relief Sun Rice&Probiotics.

Step into the captivating realm of Korean beauty with Beauty of Joseon which is rooted in the heritage of the Joseon Dynasty, timeless beauty secrets of Korea. By combining ancient wisdom with modern innovation, Beauty of Joseon has garnered international fans.

Korean companies ahs came out with many new texture sunscreen and so here is the Korean traditional beauty ingredients combine with technology for sensitive skin. 

Beauty Of Joseon Relief Sun Rice&Probiotics

Beauty Of Joseon Relief Sun Rice&Probiotics

Beauty Of Joseon Relief Sun Rice&Probiotics

Beauty Of Joseon Relief Sun Rice&Probiotics

Beauty Of Joseon Relief Sun Rice&Probiotics

Beauty Of Joseon Relief Sun Rice&Probiotics

Beauty Of Joseon Relief Sun Rice&Probiotics

Beauty Of Joseon Relief Sun Rice&Probiotics

Beauty Of Joseon Relief Sun Rice&Probiotics

Beauty Of Joseon Relief Sun Rice&Probiotics




What it is
Relief Sun is a lightweight and creamy type organic sunscreen that's comfortable on skin. Even if you apply a large amount several times, it is not sticky and gives a moist finish like that of a light moisturizing cream. Containing 30% rice extract and grain fermented extracts, it provides moisture and nourishment to the skin.

Rice extract 30% + Grain fermented extracts
Rice and grain fermented extracts are rich in vitamins B, C, E, amino acids, and minerals which help to moisturize dry skin and comfortably calm the skin.


SPF & PA Protection
SPF and PA tests were completed in labs in both Korea and Spain, and the results are as follows.
[SPF]
Korean Lab : 52.5±5.8
Spain Lab : 63.1±0.6

[PA]
Korean Lab : UVA PF 16.1±2.4 P++++
Spain Lab : UVA PF 19 P++++

Key ingredient:
Rice extract 30% + Grain fermented extracts
Rice has played a very important role as a staple food and skin care ingredient in Korean history.
In the Joseon Dynasty, rice bran water was used like the toner of today, and was called Beauty Water, used for beautiful skin. Rice bran is rich in amino acids and minerals, helping to moisturize dry skin.


How to use:
At the last step of skin care routine, evenly spread a generous amount over areas vulnerable to sun exposure.


Ingredients:
Water, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract (30%), Dibutyl Adipate, Propanediol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Niacinamide, Methylene Bis-benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Coco-caprylate/Caprate, Caprylyl Methicone, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract, Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract, Macrocystis Pyrifera (Kelp) Extract, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Monascus/Rice Ferment, Pentylene Glycol, Behenyl Alcohol, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Decyl Glucoside, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol,Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment, Aspergillus Ferment, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate

Packaging: A nice pink box with information printed in English and in Hangul. The pink tube comes with screw type of lid which is really good for travelling.

Ingredients talk: 

Paraben free, sulfate free, alcohol free, Eu allergen free, reef safe,

silicone-not free. contains Caprylyl Methicone

fungal-acne safe (malassezia)-not safe.  The ingredients are Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate. 

Rice extract 30% which is a popular traditional ingredients for beautiful skin.

It contains Niacinamide to brighten and control skin sebum.

The UV Filters were used are Ethylhexyl Triazone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Methylene Bis-benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol

There are many plant ingredients such as Ginseng, rice, green tea, kelp, coconut,green tea.

There are many ferments and probiotics that is good for skin presented in this sunscreen.

The rest the ingredients are for hydration, emulsifier, texture and preservatives. 

Texture: It opaque white cream that goes on smooth, not sticky and light which is like hydrating cream.  It has dewy slight  tone up brightening finishing.  No scent to it.

Review: It is good under makeup since it is hydrating and not clumpy after a few layers.  It is soothing and good for skin that likes probiotics since it helps to reduce breakouts.  I didn't breakout or clogged pores.  I live in very hot and humid country so this sunscreen is slightly more dewy by the end of 6hours.

Overall: Good suncreen that contains Korean traditional ingredients and probiotics.

Product retails at:

Beauty Of Joseon Relief Sun Rice&Probiotics 50ml

Made in Korea.

Yestyle: YUERAIN999 https://ystyle.co/YRiK

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REVIEW ON ABIB QUICK SUNSTICK PROTECTION BAR

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Fungal safe Korean sunscreen stick for acne prone skin?

Here is the review on Abib Quick Sunstick Protection Bar.  It is one of the popular sunscreen stick in Korea.

About Abib:
Abib pursues perfection and purity in its products. The Korean beauty brand takes its name from the Hebrew word meaning “green ears of grain.” Entirely made in Korea, Abib’s range of skin care, foundation makeup and soaps uses minimal ingredients and simple packaging. Their bestsellers include  Hydration Gel Water Tube, Hypoderma SP1-2GF Serum Cell Repair, Gummy Sheet Mask Madecassoside Sticker and Facial Soap Black Brick. 

Abib Quick Sunstick Protection Bar

Abib Quick Sunstick Protection Bar

Abib Quick Sunstick Protection Bar

Abib Quick Sunstick Protection Bar

Abib Quick Sunstick Protection Bar (sorry that is blurred)

Abib Quick Sunstick Protection Bar

Abib Quick Sunstick Protection Bar

Abib Quick Sunstick Protection Bar

Abib Quick Sunstick Protection Bar

Abib Quick Sunstick Protection Bar

Abib Quick Sunstick Protection Bar

Abib Quick Sunstick Protection Bar

Abib Quick Sunstick Protection Bar

Abib Quick Sunstick Protection Bar

Abib Quick Sunstick Protection Bar

Abib Quick Sunstick Protection Bar

Manufacturer: COSMAX, INC.

Ingredients:
Octyldodecanol, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Diisostearyl Malate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Dextrin Palmitate, Octocrylene, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein , Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Water, Butylene Glycol, Saccharide Isomerate, Glycerin, Maltodextrin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ethyl Hexanediol, Ceramide NP, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol

Packaging: Simple white box with information in English and Hangul.  The sleek black stick that slightly curve is very sophiscated looking. The mechanism is twisting the screw at the bottom of the stick.

Ingredients talk: 

Paraben free, sulfate free, alcohol free, Eu allergen free, silicone free, not fragrance, fungal-acne safe (malassezia)

not reef safe

It is a chemical sunscreen containing:

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Octocrylene

It has ceramide, soothing and hydrating plant ingredients.

Texture: It is a clear greenish white bar that has no white cast on skin. It does have weak men cologne scent that disappeared after 5minutes.

Review: It goes on the skin slightly dewy.  After 4hours my skin looks more dewy.  It is smooth, hydrating, soothing, non sticky, no white cast and good under makeup.  Make sure the skincare products dries down first before applying this sunstick.  It is easy to carry this sunstick for reapplication through the day for that slight dewy look.  It doesn't break me out and is easy for travelling.

Overall: It is a nice chemical fungal acne safe sunstick for travelling for dry to combination skin type.

Product retails for 

Abib Quick Sunstick Protection Bar 22g

Made in Korea

Website: en.abib.com

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For more information, please visit official website. 

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