REVIEW ON ISNTREE SUMMER REVIEW BUS EDITION

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Here is a review on special Isntree Summer Review Bus Edition.

South Korean brand, Isntree combines "island", "natural" and "tree" together for its name and guiding philosophy of being transparent in choice of ingredients using the most safe and purest from nature. Some of their most popular products are Aloe Soothing Gel, Hyaluronic Acid Aqua Gel Cream and Sensitive Balancing Sun Protection Plus SPF50+ PA++++  All products are free from animal-testing. 

Here are the products:

Isntree Chestnut BHA 2% Clear Liquid
Isntree Mugwort Calming Clay Mask
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Aqua Gel Cream
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50

I have combination acne prone skin and living in South East Asia.

Isntree Chestnut BHA 2% Clear Liquid

On Isntree site it is written no difference in ingredient but according to some (reddit people) there are changes to ingredient

Texture: It is clear watery toner that absorbs well.  There is no added fragrance but it very faint scent which I can't describe (steel) .

Review: I use it with a cotton pad once per day without any other actives.  If you are new to actives then not more than 3times per week. Also use a sunscreen.   It does reduce acne breakouts, calm the skin, keep the skin clear, make skin smooth, clear blackheads and clear white heads.  It is also fungal safe.  

Overall: An effective 2% BHA toner for blackheads and acne prone skin that is fungal acne safe.

Isntree Mugwort Calming Clay Mask

Texture: smooth gray colour with dark green particles in it. It has scent of mugwort mixed with clay.

Review: It is a clay mask that isn't drying after 15minutes of application.  Removing it is easy with rinsing with water.  It does reduce oil and sebum production on my face after just one use.  Using it about 2 times per week does make the skin look calmer, clearer, lessen skin redness and softer skin.  I also breakout less with combination of using the 2% BHA toner as well.   It is a good mask to use before using makeup if one wants makeup to look good and last longer.

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Aqua Gel Cream

Texture: Soft opaque gel white lotion that absorbs well and dries down without residue.  Almost scentless, very faint scent of plastic that disappeared once dried down.

Review: It is a gel moisturiser that absorbs done to my skin, doesn't have any residue and doesn't pile under makeup.  It does keep my skin hydrated throughout 12hours, doesn't clogged my pores, calm my acne prone skin and doesn't cause acne.  On my drier area around my mouth it is not enough for sure.  It works as a good hydrating moisturiser for oily and combination skin type and during summer.

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50++++

Texture: Opaque soft lotion that turned transparent once it dries down.  Almost scentless.

Review: It is made by a famous OEM which produce a lot of other famous Korean skincare brands.  The formulation is pretty stable and tested.  Suncreen goes on well on my skin and protect my skin throughout the day.  It does not have any whitecast no matter the amount applied.  It doesn't irritate or clogged my pores and easily wash off by the end of the day without residue left on my face.

Overall: A great chemical sunscreen without white cast suitable for any skin type. 

Product retails for 

Isntree Chestnut BHA 2% Clear Liquid
Isntree Mugwort Calming Clay Mask
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Aqua Gel Cream
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50

For more information, please visit ISNTREE instagram official website. Product is sent for review. However, the opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.

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Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Aqua Gel Cream https://ystyle.co/CL3o
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50++++  https://ystyle.co/k6rZ

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REVIEW ON SOME BY MI SNAIL TRUECICA MIRACLE REPAIR SLIGHTLY ACID GEL CLEANSER

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Here is a review on  SOME BY MI Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Slightly Acid Gel Cleanser.

It is a low pH gentle cleanser for oily acne prone skin.

SOME BY MI Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Slightly Acid Gel Cleanser

SOME BY MI Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Slightly Acid Gel Cleanser

SOME BY MI Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Slightly Acid Gel Cleanser

SOME BY MI Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Slightly Acid Gel Cleanser

SOME BY MI Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Slightly Acid Gel Cleanser

SOME BY MI Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Slightly Acid Gel Cleanser

SOME BY MI Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Slightly Acid Gel Cleanser

SOME BY MI Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Slightly Acid Gel Cleanser

SOME BY MI Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Slightly Acid Gel Cleanser

Packaging: Red box with details in Hangul and English.  The cleanser comes in tube with the same red design as with their Truecica line.

Ingredients talk: 

Ingredients:

Water, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Ptassium Cocoate, Butylene Glycol, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Benzyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Citrus Aurantiuim Bergamia Fruit Oil, Ehtylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Agrimonia Eupatoria Extract, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Glycine, Dipropylene Glycol, Saponaria Officinalis Extract, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract, Aspartic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Asiaticoside, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Threonine, Proline, Valine, Isoleucine, Pentylene Glycol, Phosphatidylcholine;PPC, Platycodon Grandiflorus Root Extract, Poria Cocos Extract, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-yune Seed Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Histidine, Madecassocide, Cysteine, Methionine, Polygonatum Odoratum Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Angelica Gigas Extract, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract, Ceramide NP, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Limonene, Linalool

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

The non fungal safe ingredient being Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate.

There are also Limonene, Linalool which are essential oil fragrance.

This cleanser uses Lauryl Hydroxysultaine as gentle surfactant which are found in baby shampoo.

Sea salt and snail Secretion Filtrate for gentle cleansing on ance prone skin.

Other ingredients are for hydration and preservative.

Texture: It has transparent gel cleanser that foam up very little with water.  It does have light scent of tea trea.

Review: This cleanser feels smooth, silky during the duration on the skin.  It is easily remove with water and skin doesn't feel dry after that.  It has pH of 5.5 which is low pH and closest to healthy skin pH.  It can't remove waterproof makeup so use a makeup remover before that.  It cleanses my skin well and doesn't irritate my skin or cause redness.

Overall: It is a nice gentle low pH gel cleanser for oily acne prone skin.

Product retails for 

SOME BY MI Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Slightly Acid Gel Cleanser 100ML

Made in Korea

Product retails for 

SOME BY MI AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner 150ml HERE
SOME BY MI AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum 50ML HERE
SOME BY MI AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Cream 60g HERE
SOME BY MI Truecica Aqua Calming Sun Cream 50ml HERE
SOME BY MI Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Slightly Acid Gel Cleanser 100ml HERE

Made in Korea

For more information, please visit official StyleKorean website and SOME BY MI instagram  . Product is given by StyleKorean for review purposes. However, the opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.

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REVIEW ON SOME BY MI AHA BHA PHA 30 DAYS MIRACLE CREAM

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Here is a review on A Korean moisturiser for oily acne prone skin, SOME BY MI  AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Cream

Some By Mi miracle line is very popular with acne prone skin so check this review out.

SOME BY MI  AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Cream

SOME BY MI  AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Cream

SOME BY MI  AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Cream

SOME BY MI  AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Cream

SOME BY MI  AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Cream

SOME BY MI  AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Cream

SOME BY MI  AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Cream

SOME BY MI  AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Cream

SOME BY MI  AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Cream

SOME BY MI  AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Cream

SOME BY MI  AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Cream (sorry blur)

SOME BY MI  AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Cream

SOME BY MI  AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Cream

SOME BY MI  AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Cream

Ingredients:

Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Extract (70.78%), Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Water, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract (10,000ppm), Cholesteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica (Ivy Gourd) Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Calendula Officinalis (Pot Marigold) Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract, Origanum Vulgare Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract, Fructan, Albatrellus Ovinus Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Lens Esculenta (Lentil) Seed Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Houttuynia Cordata (Tsi) Extract, Coptis Japonica Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Betaine, Allantoin, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Adenosine, Ceramide NP, Oleanolic Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid (100ppm), Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Lactobionic Acid (100ppm), Citric Acid (11ppm), Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Benzyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Raspberry Ketone, Disodium EDTA, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil

Packaging: Box comes with hangul and English details.  Green colour jar with black caps. It comes with inner white lids.

Ingredients talk: 

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

The not safe ingredient is Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate which is very low in the list.

It has high centella asiatica (70.78) to speed up healing of acne prone skin and keep the skin moisturise.  Niacinamide and other plant ingredients are to reduce the severity of breakouts and prevent breakouts. 

There is low BHA, AHA and PHA to reduce breakouts on skin.

Other ingredients such as ceramide and eggplant does help to keep the skin hydrated.

Still do check out since there are some essential oil in this cream which some very sensitive skin will find irritating.

Texture: It is a soft watery cream that has light scent of tea tree.  The finishing is slightly dewy and very comfortable.

Review: It is a nice moisturiser that doesn't sting, doesn't cause redness and doesn't clogged my pores.  My skin is hydrated throughout the day.  It does speed up healing, reduce breakouts and brighten skin from those acne scars(PIH&PIE).  It doesn't pile under makeup and under sunscreen.

Overall: A nice moisturiser for oily acne prone skin.

Product retails for 

SOME BY MI  AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Cream 60g

Made in Korea

Product retails for 

SOME BY MI AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner 150ml HERE
SOME BY MI AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum 50ML HERE
SOME BY MI AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Cream 60g HERE
SOME BY MI Truecica Aqua Calming Sun Cream 50ml HERE
SOME BY MI Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Slightly Acid Gel Cleanser 100ml HERE

Made in Korea

For more information, please visit official StyleKorean website and SOME BY MI instagram  . Product is given by StyleKorean for review purposes. However, the opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.

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REVIEW ON AXIS-Y DARK SPOT CORRECTING GLOW SERUM

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AXIS-Y is a climate inspired Korean skincare brand that deliver personalised care for global community.
They are community that brings value, positive vibes to your journey in self discovery and confident in yourself.  

You also get to be involved in their development of skincare products on their social medias.  From time to time, you can fill in what you want and AxisY team will look into them to develop products based on those information.

I think it is really amazing that brands develop products and being affordable at the same time.

Here is a review on AXIS-Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum.

AXIS-Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum

AXIS-Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum

AXIS-Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum

AXIS-Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum

AXIS-Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum

AXIS-Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum

AXIS-Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum

A 5% Niacinamide-based serum that corrects dark spots and improves uneven skin tone. With the help of plant-derived Squalane, this serum retains moisture to keep your skin glowing and healthy wherever you go.



Details:
When AxisY develop the serum, their goal was to create a serum that would give happiness to see bare skin and visible improvement of skin after every application.

Include ingredients for brightening, fading dark spots, soothing rough and irritated skin.

Niacinamide (5%)
A water soluble vitamin that works with the natural substances of the skin to help improve uneven skin tone, dullness, and weakened skin barrier

Niacinamide + Rice Bran
Brightening ingredients Niacinamide and Rice Bran are mixed in an appropriate ratio for an effective tone-up function

Packaging: Nice packaging with details written in Hangul and English.  The serum comes in a pump tube which is really thoughtful.

 

Ingredients talk:

Ingredients: 

Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Propanediol, Erythritol, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Malpighia Glabra (Acerola)Fruit Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Chlorphenesin, Arginine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Glutathione, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Allantoin, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil

Paraben free, sulfate free, alcohol free, Eu allergen free, silicone free.

not fungal-acne safe (malassezia) because it has Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate. 

It is main brightening ingredient is niacinamide so do make sure you don't have problem with it.

There are other plant ingredients and hyaluronic acid which are for hydration and brightening.

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

Texture: It has watery light texture that absorbs into the skin without any film.  There is no scent.

Review: Absorbs into my skin without any residue.  It doesn't pill under makeup.  It does help to brighten my skin, get rid of red acne scars and even out my skin.  Results are pretty subtle for me since I don't have uneven skin problem now.

Overall: It is a gentle niacinamide brightening dark spot serum.

Product retails for 

AXISY Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum 50ml / 1.69 fl. oz.

Made in Korea

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REVIEW ON THE PASTELS SHOP HOLO BARRIER REPAIR GEL CREAM WITH 0.2% RETINOL

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For those that want to start on their anti aging journey, have a proper skincare routine and is ready for retinoid in your life, you could start with something gentle as retinol first.

Here is a review on THE PASTELS SHOP Holo Barrier Repair Gel Cream with 0.2% Retinol.  It is also affordable dupe of the famous retinol cream.

The Pastels Shop is a local brand with the founder studied in Korea and is a cosmetics chemist. 

She puts in a lot of thoughts into her products and there are many tips about skincare in SNS account.

THE PASTELS SHOP Holo Barrier Repair Gel Cream with 0.2% Retinol

THE PASTELS SHOP Holo Barrier Repair Gel Cream with 0.2% Retinol

THE PASTELS SHOP Holo Barrier Repair Gel Cream with 0.2% Retinol

THE PASTELS SHOP Holo Barrier Repair Gel Cream with 0.2% Retinol

THE PASTELS SHOP Holo Barrier Repair Gel Cream with 0.2% Retinol

THE PASTELS SHOP Holo Barrier Repair Gel Cream with 0.2% Retinol

THE PASTELS SHOP Holo Barrier Repair Gel Cream with 0.2% Retinol

THE PASTELS SHOP Holo Barrier Repair Gel Cream with 0.2% Retinol

THE PASTELS SHOP Holo Barrier Repair Gel Cream with 0.2% Retinol

THE PASTELS SHOP Holo Barrier Repair Gel Cream with 0.2% Retinol

Product Description
A remarkable moisturizing gel cream that nourishes dry skin barrier while promoting a hydrate and healthier skin complexion.

The Highlight:
- 0.2% Retinol: Boost hydration and moisturizing effect on the skin
- 2% Saccharide Isomerate: Provides true hydration to the skin and helps to reduce skin roughness, dullness, flakiness, tightness, and redness
- Ceramides AP/NP: Restores the protective barrier function of the skin

How To Use
Dispense a pea-sized amount of the cream into the palm. Apply on cheeks using gentler circular motion. Apply on forehead and the rest of the face.

Packaging: A nice box with details in English.  The product comes in a plastic bottle that dispense via the unique mechanism as to keep the product fresh and we don't need to dip our fingers into it.

Ingredients talk: 

Ingredients
Aqua, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Butylene glycol, Polyacrylamide, Saccharide Isomerate, Panthenol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Allantoin, Retinol, Cucumaria Frondosa Extract, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylexylglycerin.

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

It contains ceramide to helps with skin healing and keeping moisture.

Other ingredients such as panthenol, shea butter, allantoin, aloe vera&Saccharide Isomerate are all known to provide long lasting moisture to the skin.

Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate is an emollient for skin moisture.

The rest the ingredients are for texture and preservatives. 

Texture: Opaque white lightweight soft cream  that melt into the skin without any residue.  No added fragrance so it smells like most scentless products.

Review: It is a very gentle retinol moisturiser for everyday usage.  The ingredients in this products provides enough moisture without adding any other heavy cream.  I find it non irritating, doesn't burn my skin, no flaky skin, makes my skin looks brighter, smoother, reduce fine lines and even out skin tone.  It is not for preventing acne though so I do need to use my other acne products with it.  I avoid using applying retinol after I use strong BHA&AHA.

Overall:It is a good starting retinol anti aging products without the irritation that comes with stronger retinoid product.

Product retails for 

THE PASTELS SHOP Holo Barrier Repair Gel Cream with 0.2% Retinol 50ml
RM 89.00

Made in Malaysia

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