My Skincare Regime: Korean

Lelan Vital Ultra-Gentle Makeup Remover for Lip & Eyes Review

Hello everyone! It's Valentine's Day! Have fun! To day my review will be about Lelan Vital Ultra-Gentle Makeup Remover for Lip & Eyes.

Basic Information

Net Weight: 100 ml

Manufactured in: Korea

Price: RM 29.00

Product Description

Ultra-Gentle Formula
Removes Long-Wearing and Waterproof Makeup Effortlessly
This refreshing dual-phase makeup remover is specially formulated to instantly lift-off all traces of eye & lip make-up without any oily residue.
Sweeps off even tenacious waterproof mascara & lip colour effortlessly without irritation.
Suitable even for those with sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers.
Enriched with the “four gracious plants” acclaimed in the Orient:

Japanese Apricot Flower (Ume Flower) prevents moisture loss, leaving skin soft and supple

Orchid provides anti-aging protection

Chrysanthemum soothes and calms sensitive, troubled skin

Bamboo helps protect skin from bacteria and relieves inflammation

Packaging

It comes in a transparent bottle with a green cap. Well, it's designed to be spill-free so it's travel friendly.

Ingredients

Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isohexadecane, Butylene Glycol, Isopropyl Myristate, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 60, Prunus Mume Flower Extract / Orchid Extract / Chrysanthemum Sinense Flower Extract / Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Sodium Chloride, Fragrance, Sodium Phosphate, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil, CI 61565.

Texture & Fragrance

It has water-like consistency yet its greasy. It has a mild perfumed fragrance.

Application

Shake well before use.
Apply generously onto cotton pad and gently wipe off makeup.
Follow with normal facial cleanser.

My Impression

It’s suitable for sensitive eyes and doesn't sting. It does remove waterproof makeup. It’s greasy and it doesn't remove all the makeup which leave me with panda eyes.

Pros and Cons

Pros

No parabens
No alcohol
Travel-friendly
Contains no harmful ingredients, according to Cosdna
Does remove makeup
Does not sting
Suitable for sensitive eyes

Cons

Contains fragrance
Contains Isopropyl Myristate, which is highly comedogenic according to Cosdna

Rating

4/5

Recommendation

Recommended for those with sensitive eyes

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Mizon King to the Kong Berry Mask Sheet Review

So hey guys! I got this mask for free when I purchased Mizon products online! Yay!

Basic Information

Net Weight: 25 ml

Product of: Korea

Product Description

Formulated for all skin types.
Chokeberry extract is packed with essential phyto-nutrients, vitamins, and antioxidants that help to brighten skin and smooth fine lines.
It also has 80x more anthocyanin than grapes, and 10x more catechins and tannins than green tea, which means your skin will be left more radiant and healthier than ever.
Powerful antioxidants protect the skin from environmental factors and visibly boost elasticity.
Certified for wrinkle care by KDFA.
Whitens skin and smooths fine lines
Leaves skin feeling baby-soft with a translucent glow

Packaging

The packaging is so cute! Love the King Kong. It comes with a quality sheet neatly folded with a paper.

Ingredients

Water, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol, Glycerin, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Artemisia Absinthium Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Gentiana Lutea Root Extract, Glycolic Acid, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Lactic Acid, Sodium Lactate, Salicylic Acid, Disodium Edta, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Fragrance

Application

Soothe skin with toner after cleansing.
Open the package and put it on your face.
Leave it for 15-20 minutes.
Remove the sheet and pat lightly till its completely absorbed into skin.
Recommended to use 2-3 times weekly.
Use after cooling in fridge for a better effect.

My Impression

I just love the packaging! It’s so cute! Anyway, my first impression would be no breakouts! Since most sheet masks give me breakouts, I’m really glad this one did not. After using it, it made my skin glow, soft and smooth. I kept it in the fridge before applying, and it felt really refreshing. After taking off the sheet mask, though, I can see that the sheet left some oily cast on my face.

Pros and Cons

Pros

Cute packaging
Skin feels soft and hydrated
Did not break me out at all
Refreshing
Oversized for my face (but then, all masks are)

Cons

Left some oily cast on skin
Contains paraben
Contains fragrance
Oversized for my face (but then, all masks are)

Rating

4/5

Recommendation

Highly recommended for all types of skin

If you'd like to try, you may purchase the masks here ;)

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Leaders Step Solution Aloe Soothing Mask Review

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Ways to Use Nature Republic's 92% Aloe Vera Soothing Gel Uses and The Review

Hey guys! Nature Republic's 92% Aloe Vera Soothing Gel is the most raved product EVERYWHERE now! I had to get my hands on one those! A Nature Republic outlet near my place was having a sale and I grabbed my chance to own one of these babies!

Basic Information

Net Weight: 300 ml

Product of: Korea

Other products from this line are:

Aloe Vera 90 % Toner
Aloe Vera 80 % Emulsion
Aloe Vera 90 % Body Cream
Aloe Vera 80 % Cleansing Gel Cream
Aloe Vera 80 % Cleansing Gel Foam
Aloe Vera 90 % Body Shower Gel

Product Description

Paraben, mineral oil and artificial colour free
Soothing gel certified from California CCOF organic Aloe
Mild and moisturizing effect for the face, asrms, legs, hair and multiple use.
Gives soothing effect
Non sticky

Packaging

Nature Republic's 92% Aloe Vera Soothing Gel comes in a giant jar. It doesn’t come with a spatula though. It’s really unhygienic so I would usually scoop some of the product in small clean cosmetic container. This makes it more hygienic and travel friendly.

Ingredients

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract (92%), Alcohol, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglutamic Acid, Betaine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Carendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Extract, Melissa Officinalis Extract, Carbomer, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Water, Parfum, Disodium Edta

Texture & Fragrance

It has a somewhat mild fragrance and the gel is transparent. It feels really cooling when my skin comes in contact with it and it really feels like I’m touching concentrated water. Even though it comes in a gel form, it’s not sticky and absorbs fast into skin.

Nature Republic's 92% Aloe Vera Soothing Gel Uses

So Nature Republic has suggested a number of ways to use this gel. Using their suggestion and my own, I've come up with a list.

1. As a makeup base

It makes a great make up base because it’s cheap (I don’t have to buy a primer) and it makes my makeup last longer.

2. For a dewy effect makeup

Dewy effect makeup is such craze now. Just mix the gel with BB Cream, CC Cream or liquid foundation, with 2:1 ration for a dewy/glowing effect. Highly recommended for dry skin folks to do this as this will prevent cakey makeup and flaky skin. I don’t think this is advisable for oily skinned folks.

3. Makes a great eye pack

Sometimes when I wake up with puffy eyes I would just slather some of the gel in between a facial cotton and leave it on my eyes around 10-15 minutes. The puffiness would be gone, or almost.

4. As a moisture pack

Apply a thick layer on a mask sheet or just apply a thick layer without a sheet and leave on for 15 minutes. You can also mix the gel with other ingredients such as yogurt or honey or anything else that you like to add.

5. As a face moisturizer

I have tried using it as my moisturizer for a month. It was not a good idea. The gel is not moisturizing enough for my combination skin. I don’t know, but it may work for oily skin. It didn't cause any breakouts and it did calm down redness and acne a little.

6. Soothe sunburn

Keep the gel in a fridge and slather the product wherever you want after you had a long sunny day. God it feels good.

7. Use after shaving to soothe skin

Just apply some of the product where you just shaved.

8. As a body moisturizer

Mix it with olive oil and apply to your body as lotion.

9. As a night mask

Just apply a thick layer before you go to bed. My face would be rejuvenated the next morning.

10. Condition nails

Just apply it on your nails to strengthen it and to prevent cracking.

11. As a hair mask

Just use as the product a hair mask. My hair will be so soft after I used the gel. You can also mix the gel with other ingredients such as olive oil, coconut oil or honey.

12. Makes a healthy hair gel

Sometimes I would use the gel as a healthy hair gel. Back in the days when I had locks, I tried to use this gel instead of a curling cream. It was amazing. It really gave my hair shine and it made my locks to stay in place. You can also use it to tame all those split ends.

13. Makes a great substitute for any DIY recipes

There are a lot of DIY beauty recipes that requires Aloe Vera Gel as an ingredient such as setting spray or face mist. Just use this gel as a replacement. It works great.

Pros and Cons

Pros

Paraben, mineral oil and artificial colour free

Not sticky

Absorbs fast

Makes a great make up base

Makes a great dewy effect makeup

Makes a great eye pack

Soothes irritated skin

Soothe sunburn

Makes a great substitute for any DIY recipes

Makes hair softer

Makes a healthy hair styling gel

Comes in bulk

Affordable price

I'm in love with it

It doesn't cause breakouts

Cons

The packaging is not hygienic
Only available in Nature Republic Outlets
There are many imitations around
Contains alcohol
Contains parfum
According to Cosdna, the product contains Triethanol Amine which could cause harm for long term usage

Price

I got mine for 3 for RM 100. Recently I saw a sale in Nature Republic's outlet for 4 for RM 100.

Rating

4.5/5

Recommendation

Highly recommended for everyone

You may purchase Nature Republic's 92% Aloe Vera Soothing Gel here

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In Hydrating, Korean

Secret Key Snail + EGF Repairing Gel Cream Review

Hey guys! Happy Sunday! This time I would like to review Secret Key Snail + EGF Repairing Gel Cream.

Basic Information

Weight: 50 ml

Product of: Korea

Other products that are available from this line are:

Secret Key Snail+EGF Repairing Foam Cleanser
Secret Key Snail+EGF Repairing Mask Pack
Secret Key Snail+EGF Repairing Toner
Secret Key Snail+EGF Repairing Essence
Secret Key Snail+EGF Repairing Eye Cream
Secret Key Snail+EGF Repairing Emulsion
Secret Key Snail+EGF Repairing Cream
Secret Key Snail+EGF Repairing BB Cream

Product Description

Lightweight gel

Gives moisture and cool feeling. Contains witch hazel to help the product to permeate into skin without causing irritation.

Natural preservative

Contains anti-infammotory and anti- microbial poperperties.

Moisturising ability and prevention of moisture loss

It keeps skin moisturized by forming a moisture barrier on the skin, minimizing moisture loss.

Calming effect

Snail slime extract and EGF are effective for calming skin problems.

Contains mucin

Mucin, an ingredient from snail mucous keeps moisture of the skin and protects the skin from harmful materials, and chondroitin sulfates are effective to improve skin.

Contains rh RGH

EGF (epithelial cell growth factor) is discovered by biologist, Standley Cohen from U.S. It is a type of protein that is formulated in the body as it promotes formation of new cell combining with the acceptor on the skin surface.

Minimization of moisture loss
Restoration of skin texture
Calming effect on trouble-prone skin
Cool Feeling
Natural preservative

Packaging

Snail + EGF repairing gel cream comes in a jar, same as the cream ones. It doesn’t have a spatula so it’s kind of unhygienic.

Ingredients

Purified Water, Witch Hazel Extract, Glycerin, Acrylate/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Cross Polymer, Snail Slime Extract, Chinese Pepper Extract, Pasque-Flower Extract, Usnea Extract, Humanoligopeptide-1, Soidium Hyaluronate, Aloe Vera Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Tocophery Acetate, Lemon Extract, Beta-Glucan, Nonoxynol-12, Disodium EDTA, Arginine, 1.2-Hexanol, Flavor

Texture & Fragrance

It has a gel like texture. It glides easily and absorbs well when applied on the skin. Like most Korean products, it has a perfumed scent.

Application

As the last step of basic skincare in morning and evening, evenly apply it onto the skin. Gently pat it on skin. When you use it as a sleeping pack, apply more sufficient amount and massage your skin. This can give better results.

My Impression

This is a definitely not a product for my face. It gave me horrible rashes all over my face. I don’t know why, but I may have allergy reactions towards the product.

Pros and Cons

Pros

No paraben
Absorbs easily into skin

Cons

Left my skin with rashes
Not hygienic packaging
Contains flavor
Not suitable for my skin
Not easily available locally
According to Cosdna, this product contains harmful chemical which is Nonoxynol-12.

Price

$29.00

Rating

1/5

Recommendation

I would not purchase it again

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Net Weight: 100 ml Manufactured in: Korea Price: RM 29.00

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Net Weight: 0.6 g / 0.02 OZ Made in: Korea Colour: Classic Black Available colours: Classic brown Giltter grey Glitter blue

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Net Weight: 150 ml

Product of: Korea

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Net Weight: 25 ml Product of: Korea

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Net Weight: 25 ml Product of: Korea For all skin types

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Basic Information

Net Weight: 300 ml Product of: Korea

Product Description

Packaging

Ingredients

Texture & Fragrance

Nature Republic's 92% Aloe Vera Soothing Gel Uses

1. As a makeup base

2. For a dewy effect makeup

3. Makes a great eye pack

4. As a moisture pack

5. As a face moisturizer

Net Weight: 100 ml

Manufactured in: Korea

Price: RM 29.00

Net Weight: 0.6 g / 0.02 OZ

Made in: Korea
Colour: Classic Black

Available colours:

Classic brown

Giltter grey

Glitter blue

Net Weight: 25 ml

Product of: Korea

Net Weight: 25 ml

Product of: Korea

For all skin types

Net Weight: 300 ml

Product of: Korea

Net Weight: 23 g

Product of: Korea

Weight: 50 ml

Product of: Korea