[Review] Etude Moistfull Collagen First Essence

Ever since I bought this during my Korea trip, I have been constantly using it. This is definitely part of my daily skincare routine now. This product does a fantastic job to my skin!

Etude Moistfull Collagen First Essence claims to:

"Etude House Moistfull Collagen First Essence is a hydrating moisture and collagen essence. Baobab Tree extract contains moisturizing properties that penetrate deep for better and longer lasting hydration. Also, contains 90% Collagen composition that increases collagen synthesis, providing a lifting and tightening effect. Promotes a radiant and lustrous glow to complexion."

• Hydrates
• Moisturizes
• Increases Collagen synthesis
• Penetrates Deep

Direction:After cleansing and before facial freshner (toner). Apply an appropriate amount all over face.

Ingredients: Hydrolyzed Collagen Alcohol, Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Butylene Glycol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Benzophenone-5, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxethanol, CI 19140, CI 17200, Fragrance

This product is 100 mL
Cost: approx. $15 USD

I am going to be honest with you guys, I lost/ threw away the box that this product came in so I can't really comment on the packaging of the box. And I have been using this product for at least 7-8 months so I can't recall how the box looks like. But talking about the bottle of the product, it is not like the etude malgem one where it is plastic that got moulded to look like glass. This product actually got put into a glass bottle, I was totally surprise by that, oh it makes me feel like I am using a luxury product XD.

This product has a thick watery consistency, is probably similar to the consistency of serums.  Once again it sinks into your skin pretty fast (but not as fast as products i have previously mentioned) , it might feel slightly sticky (the stickiness it gives is different to the innisfree green tea pure skin) when first applying it,  but it is actually perfectly fine after you let the essence settles. As always etude house product have really nice scent to their product, this time the product have a citrus like scent to it, I actually quite enjoyed it when using it :D

after patting it onto my skin

after leaving it for approx 1-2 minutes

After applying it onto the face it definitely hydrate and moisturises my skin, I didn't get any breakouts from using this product and my pore actually minimised after using this product, maybe it's because it increased the production of my collagen or perhaps is because it penetrates into the deep layers of my skin keeping it dewy and healthy, therefore my pores have reduce in size! This product definitely brighten up your face, because my face use to be kinda dull, but now it looks more glowy.

I will definitely repurchase this product and I recommend all of you to buy this product. This product does fabulous job !!! There is not a single thing I dislike about this product. This is definitely one of my "holy grail" products!


Overall rating:

Texture 5/5
Smell 4.5/5
Packaging 5/5Effectiveness: 5/5
Hygiene 4.5/5

This product is not sponsored I purchased it with my own money

[Review] Etude House Skin Malgem: Smoother

Another product from Korea, this is another product I purchase from Etude House because it was endorse by SHINee haha XD *jokes*

It cost : approx. 12 USD (12,000 won)
Product Size: 250mL

Well that was not my main reason though, I was really sick (I was on the verge of fainting) the day we went shopping around the cosmetic stores so I just kinda grab this toner off the shelf because the advertisement for this product was really good and also I did some research on this products and there were a lot of good reviews. (Some people claim that this is a dupe of SK-II, to be honest I am not pretty sure if it is one since I have never tried SK-II myself) 

So I ended up purchasing this product, since I was in need of a toner :D.

Etude House Skin Malgem: Smoother claims to:

•  Keeping your skin clean and smooth while having a smooth skin as the fruit acid in this product exfoliates your skin
• Removes residual build up and tightens pores to prevent acne and pimples

Malgem is a korean word for clean-ness, clarity and pureness. Skin Malgeum hypoallergenic toners promote clean, clear and pure complexion with moisturizing and pore cleansing formulas. 

Direction: Dispense solution onto toner pad and use pad to wipe all areas of face and neck.

Caution:For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Keep out of reach of children. Discontinue use it signs of irritation and/or rash appear.

Ingredients:

credit: Lynn Greyrose's blog

I really like this product it come ins a really fancy packaging and the product was sealed too! Which was good so I know is new for sure XD.

Typical toner/ watery consistency

It was really easy to get the product onto a cotton pad to apply it on my face. (Some products take so long to pour out the product or either too much of the products come out ==")
When I applied it on my face the scent of the product was not overwhelming, it was rather nice and fresh. It makes my face feel clean and fresh!

After patting it onto my skin

After leaving it dry for 1-2 minutes

I must say this is a really good toner to switch to after using the kiehl's blue herbal toner for a while (kiehl's one was starting to get really dry on my face T^T). I think this is a good option to change to during winter months and when your skin no longer suffer from really bad breakouts, this product does not dry out your face and it does what it claims to do leaving my skin complexion "smooth and clean". But  for the tightening pore part I don't know if it actually did that I mean it wasn't extremely obvious that my pores reduce in size but I think it did actually reduce by a little. Maybe the tightening effect will be seen if I tried leaving it on as a mask or put it on a cotton pad for 30 minutes!
There is actually various ways of using this product, which is one of the main reason why I purchased it! You can:

• Apply it as a Toner
• Soak the product onto a cotton pad and leave on your face for 30 minutes
• Or purchase mask sheet set from the malgem line and pour 15mL of the product onto the mask sheet and then you can just put it on your face
• Or spray it as a mist

I just love how much you can do with one single product! :D

This product is lasting very long I started using it since last year and I am only around half way through the product right now!

I will definitely repurchase this product! And people who so suffer from Acne or oily skin I definitely recommend you to buy it!

Overall rating:

Texture 5/5
Smell 4/5
Packaging 4/5Effectiveness: 3.5/5
Hygiene 4/5

Other products in the malgem line:
1. Fresh (Oil Control – For Oily Skin) 

•  Controls excess sebum while providing enough moisture to keep the skin matte. 
• Cleansing and astringent toner removes residual buildup and tightens pores without overdrying to prevent sebum secretion. 

 2. Smoother (Exfoliation – For Trouble Prone) 

•  Fruit acids in green grape, exfoliate keratin on a skin clearly for keeping smooth and soft skin.
• Cleansing and astringent toner removes residual buildup and tightens pores to prevent acne and pimples. 2nd Type: Freshener 

 3. Moist (Moisture Care – For Dry Skin) 

•  Includes Hyaluronic acid keep skin moist and promote skin’s own moisture. 
• Moist freshener tonic removes residual buildup and replenishes moisture to promote softness and comfort. Applicable as moisturizer. 

 4. Deep Moist (Moisture Retention – For Dry and Sensitive Skin) 

•  Highly nutrient skin to provide the skin with sufficient nutrients. 
•  Moist freshener tonic removes residual buildup and penetrates deep within layers to soothe and protect skin. Applicable as moisturizer. 

 5. Essential (Oil and Moisture Balance – For Combination Skin) 

•  Give a moisture barrier to a skin by the cream being smoothly absorbed. 
• Freshener tonic removes residual buildup and maintains oil/moisture balance for comfort and uniform pore expression. 

 6. Emulsion (All in one Moisturizer + Essence + Cream)



This product is not sponsored I purchased it with my own money

[Review] Etude House Aloe Moistfull Soothing Gel

I purchase the Etude House Aloe Moistfull Soothing Gel while I went to Korea last year! So I have decided to write a review after using it for several months!

Etude Moistfull Aloe Soothing Gel claims to:
 
"The soothing Gell containing enriched Baobab Tree extracts and Organi Aloe, supplies instant moisture to the skin with refreshing feel"


Ingredients: 
Water, Butylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadenisis leaf extract, Adansonia Digitata fruit extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavendar) flower water, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Ethylhexyglycerin, Polsorbate 20, Carbomer, Tomethamine, Benzophenone-5, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance, Yello 5 (Cl 19140), Blue 1 (Cl 42090)

Direction: Apply Soothing Gel after washing your face or body with gentle massage. Apply when you feel extreme dryness or soothe sensitive skin, adding gel on skin whenever you need. 

The product is: 150 mL (But apparently there are 3 sizes 10, 150 or 300 mL)
Cost: $11 USD (A very affordable price)

The design of the product is quite simple nothing too fancy or too boring which I quite like and it come in a pump, which make a more hygienic because I don't have to dab my fingers into the jar of cream/ gel. 

After blending in the soothing gel

The texture of the gel is clear  and a light weighted and watery consistency, which makes it very easy to spread and absorb. The product is not sticky at all after using it my skin feel so hydrated and fresh! The aloe soothing gel does not make my face feel oily after hours of using it. It actually calms my blemishes as well.

After leaving it for 1-2 minutes

The scent of it is really nice and refreshing is not too artificial or concentrated.
I will definitely repurchase this product after I run out of it, highly recommend my readers.
to buy it because there is so much function to it. The downside of this product is the pump it does not work as well as I imagined it to. Like when I pressed it the gel kinda splatter everywhere, so I have to be very gently when using the pump.

Function of the product:
 

You can put it over your face for 5-10 minutes before make up to calm you blemishes.
Is good to use it during summer to because it can cool you down by (-2 degrees) while keeping you hydrated!

Even though this is another product from the line but I also tried doing the same thing with this product and it works perfectly my fingers immediately stop cracking :D
(Finally I can have nice fingers during winter haha)

You can also use it to stop your hair from getting frizzy and keeping them looking silky, this also work with styling your hair like making you hair stay intact.
Overall rating:
Texture 5/5
Smell 4/5
Packaging 3/5Effectiveness: 4/5
Hygiene 4/5

Please give me lots of comment and advice this is my first time making a review :D

This product is not sponsored I purchased it with my own money