Monday, March 31, 2014

Sulwhasoo Renodigm EX Dual Care Cream TPF 40, SPF 30, PA++

Renodigm EX Dual Care Cream
50mL, $116 USD


Originally I thought this is a moisturizing + UV protection cream, that's why it has the word "dual" in it... 

When a person's skin is exposed to the sun for 30 mins, skin temperature rises
This is the last step in Sulwhasoo (during daytime).

but it's not... it functions as a heat blocking and UV protection cream


TPF 40 stands for Thermal Protection Factor and blocks 40% of the heat exposed to your skin. It prevents the aging of your skin by reducing damages caused by the heat

This is the first time I came across a product with this property

The main ingredients that contribute to TPF has the following functions:
- calms down rough and dry skin
- prevents skin problems and aging of the skin by reducing stimulation caused by heat




- minimizing skin oxidation and prevents your skin from becoming dark


It has a creamy texture, beige in colorBesides having heat blocking and UV protection, it also provides moisturizing and anti-aging effects.




I quite like the packaging, you press once and the product comes out from the middle around the circle
one pump is good enough for the face
Laneige used to have a Snow Dual Foundation with the same pump.


** picture borrowed from another blog

Since this product protects your skin from heat, if you live in a hot country, you can use this at night time too
Studies have show that when skin is repeatedly exposed to heat, elasticity decreases and aging increases
Once it reaches 37 degrees, the number of blood vessels increases, which increases the overall skin area.
As a result, collagen and other elasticity structures are destroyed

I use it as a sunscreen
However, if you are going to use this product, I suggest using something light underneath...
for example, use a lotion/ emulsion and not a cream
otherwise it feels heavy

Steps: 
Morning: Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Oil --> Gentle Cleansing Foam --> First Care Activating Serum --> Essential Balancing Water / Snowise EX Whitening Water --> Essential Revitalizing Serum/ Herblinic Restorative Ampoules --> Essential Balancing Emulsion/ Snowise EX Whitening Fluid --> Sulwhasoo Essential Rejuvenating Eye Cream --> Sulwhasoo Renodigm EX Dual Care Cream TPF 40, SPF 30, PA++

Saturday, March 29, 2014

Sulwhasoo Essential Rejuvenating Eye Cream

 Essential Rejuvenating Eye Cream


25g, $89 USD, 110000 won﹐ $900 HKD

The Rejuvenating Eye Cream contains 3 kinds of ginseng and other Korean herbs
It has a strong ginseng scent
When applying on the eye area, there's a bit of heat, probably because of the ginseng
This increases blood circulation around the eye



This is the 7th step in the Sulwhasoo process
It helps to reduce dark eye circles, eye puffiness, eye firming, diminishes fine lines
In addition, it provides anti-oxidant and anti-aging effects
The product was made using nano technology, so the eye cream absorbs easily into the deeper layers of the skin
light in texture, not greasy, fresh
suitable for any skin type

Morning: Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Oil --> Gentle Cleansing Foam --> First Care Activating Serum --> Essential Balancing Water / Snowise EX Whitening Water --> Essential Revitalizing Serum/ Herblinic Restorative Ampoules --> Essential Balancing Emulsion/ Snowise EX Whitening Fluid --> Sulwhasoo Essential Rejuvenating Eye Cream

Night: Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Oil --> Gentle Cleansing Foam --> First Care Activating Serum --> Essential Balancing Water / Snowise EX Whitening Water --> Essential Revitalizing Serum/ Herblinic Restorative Ampoules --> Essential Firming Cream/ Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream --> Sulwhasoo Essential Rejuvenating Eye Cream

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream

Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream
60mL, $178 USD

I used this for ~4 weeks and somehow I think this product is a little too much for me....
It has a rich ginseng scent which disappears after you apply on your face
After you apply it, most of the cream gets absorbed quickly
Night: Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Oil --> Gentle Cleansing Foam --> First Care Activating Serum --> Essential Balancing Water / Snowise EX Whitening Water --> Essential Revitalizing Serum/ Herblinic Restorative Ampoules --> Essential Firming Cream/ Concentrated Ginseng Cream 


It contains anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory Korean herbal ingredients
It helps to reduce redness (people with sensitive skin can use this too) and it helps clear up acne!!
Nanotechnology was used when creating this product, so ginseng are broken down into small enough molecules which can penetrate into your skin
It delivers nutrient-rich ginseng into the deepest layer of your skin to renew and replenish

Texture is creamy, rich, a little heavy and too moisturizing for me...
I think this would be suitable for those with dry or even very dry skin
Although it is quite heavy for my skin, but it doesn't cause acne
It actually cleared up my pimples quite a bit

However, it leaves behind a shiny & thin layer on my face
My skin is combo to oily.. I really hate it when it shines... so this thin layer makes me feel I need to go wash my face right away...
I've also noticed my skin tone being more even and glowing !!
I would recommend using this product at night, even if you have dry or very dry skin

Steps: 
Morning: Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Oil --> Gentle Cleansing Foam --> First Care Activating Serum --> Essential Balancing Water / Snowise EX Whitening Water --> Essential Revitalizing Serum/ Herblinic Restorative Ampoules --> Essential Balancing Emulsion/ Snowise EX Whitening Fluid

Night: Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Oil --> Gentle Cleansing Foam --> First Care Activating Serum --> Essential Balancing Water / Snowise EX Whitening Water --> Essential Revitalizing Serum/ Herblinic Restorative Ampoules --> Essential Firming Cream/ Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream 

Sunday, March 23, 2014

Sulwhasoo Essential Firming Cream

Essential Firming Cream
75mL, $74 USD

Most creams are 50-60mL, but this one is 75mL!! 

This is my favourite cream, not only in the Sulwhasoo line, but overall out of all the creams I've tried, this is my favourite one!

Ingredients include many Korean herbal plant extracts.

The Essential Firming Cream would be the 6th step in the Sulwhasoo process:


Steps: 
Morning: Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Oil --> Gentle Cleansing Foam --> First Care Activating Serum --> Essential Balancing Water / Snowise EX Whitening Water --> Essential Revitalizing Serum/ Herblinic Restorative Ampoules --> Essential Balancing Emulsion/ Snowise EX Whitening Fluid

Night: Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Oil --> Gentle Cleansing Foam --> First Care Activating Serum --> Essential Balancing Water / Snowise EX Whitening Water --> Essential Revitalizing Serum/ Herblinic Restorative Ampoules --> Essential Firming Cream/ Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream 

I usually only use cream at night because the texture is thicker than lotion. 
But with the Firming Cream, I can use both day and night, it absorbs fast and doesn't make my face greasy!! 
Next morning I wake up, my face feels clean. 
I have been using 5mL mini jar samples, because it's cleaner and I can switch to other products at times. 
5mL can last ~2 weeks provided that I only use it at night. 

I noticed my skin was moisturized! Fine lines decreased, firmness and elasticity definitely increased in my skin. 

This would definitely be a product I would recommend to others.


Friday, March 21, 2014

Sulwhasoo Essential Balancing Emulsion

Essential Balancing Emulsion
125mL. $49 USD

The Sulwhasoo Essential Balancing Emulsion can be used alone and not in combination with the previous Sulwhasoo products.
This is the 6th step in the Sulwhasoo process used after the .Essential Revitalizing Serum/ Herblinic Restorative Ampoules
It functions to provide hydration and oil control
It has a light herbal scent which is the same as the Essential Balancing Water (warm, calm and relax)
It is a white colored light lotion that absorbs deeply and easily.

Suitable for all skin types but since the texture is between lotion and cream, I would recommend the following:
- combo to dry and dry skin people should use it during the day
- combo to oily and oily skin people should use it during night time, alternatively you can use the Firming Cream or the Concentrated Ginseng Cream
- those who live in cold countries like North America can use it during day/night no matter what skin you have, but dry skin people should use a cream on top of it too

This line is suitable for age 25 and up.
Sulwhasoo products are something that will give you results.
After using all the products in the order below, my skin became less oily, has less pimples/acne and became more hydrated.

Steps: 
Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Oil --> Gentle Cleansing Foam --> First Care Activating Serum --> Essential Balancing Water / Snowise EX Whitening Water --> Essential Revitalizing Serum/ Herblinic Restorative Ampoules --> Essential Balancing Emulsion/ Snowise EX Whitening Fluid







Monday, March 17, 2014

Sulwhasoo Essential Revitalizing Serum

Essential Revitalizing Serum
50mL, $97 USD

The Revitalizing Serum is a silky gel serum that helps to smoothen your skin.
It provides hydration and firmness and reduces fines lines and wrinkles.
It contains a strong natural anti-oxidant ingredient (Machilus Tree) which revitalizes the skin and restores its vitality.
According to the Sulwhasoo website, the treatment serum promotes skin renewal and diminishes skin roughness.



I am really unsure why it costs so much money.... there are lots of serum that provides this kind of effect. 
My skin isn't rough, so it's hard to tell rather or not this product can improve uneven skin texture and roughness.
I do find that it provides hydration and I love the silky texture too!!

Steps: 
Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Oil --> Gentle Cleansing Foam --> First Care Activating Serum --> Essential Balancing Water / Snowise EX Whitening Water --> Essential Revitalizing Serum/ Herblinic Restorative Ampoules 

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Sulwhasoo Essential Balancing Water

Essential Balancing Water

125 mL, $44 USD

This is the 4th step in the Sulwhasoo process, to be used after the First Care Activating Serum

The Balancing Water is a toner, but the texture is a light gel that spreads easily and absorbs fast.
You don't need to use a cotton pad, otherwise you would need to use 3x as much and it's such a waste, just pat it on your face
It has a light herbal scent that is warming, calming and relaxing
Suitable for dry or combo to dry skin
It belongs to the Basic Line in Sulwhasoo and only provides hydration and moisture
It helps foundation to better stick on your face
It also controls oil and reduces acne
Since it's stored in a glass bottle, the gel is always in a cool temperature
I always prefer to use products that give an effect, such as whitening or anti-aging...
So for a Sulwhasoo toner, I would prefer using the Snowise EX Whitening Water or this one

Steps: 
Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Oil --> Gentle Cleansing Foam --> First Care Activating Serum --> Essential Balancing Water / Snowise EX Whitening Water --> Essential Balancing Emulsion/ Snowise EX Whitening Fluid



Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum

First Care Activating Serum

60mL (~$60 USD)

The Sulwhaosoo First Care Activating Serum is one of the main products in the brand. This is the 3rd step of the Sulwhasoo program. Usually you apply toner then serum, but the First Care Activating Serum is used BEFORE a toner.


I am not going to go through the ingredients again... they are all on the main page


I didn't buy the First Care Activating Serum, I was using a few samples but already fell in love with the product!!  I bought some on the internet, 4mL x 12 for ~$23 USD.  



It absorbs right after I applied it onto my skin. 

I smell ginger, but it wasn't strong. 
The herbal scent is quite calming and relaxing. 
I wonder if it contains any lavender or similar kinds of relaxing herbs...?? 

After cleansing, put ~1 pump onto the palm of your hands, warm it up then gently massage onto your skin and wrap your face with your 2 hands. 

The heat from your hands help to increase absorption.  
Any remaining serum just gently pat onto your skin.
Having used this product, I would love to have a chance to experience doing a Sulwhasoo facial !! 
I can imagine how relaxing it would be!! 
But not sure where I can find a place...

I noticed my skin tone became more balanced, moisturized, radiant and pores are finer. I will definitely continue to use this product!!


Steps:


Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Oil --> Gentle Cleansing Foam --> First Care Activating Serum --> Essential Balancing Water / Snowise EX Whitening Water

Saturday, March 8, 2014

Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Foam

Gentle Cleansing Foam

200mL ($31 USD)

Suitable for dry, sensitive, combination to dry skin, and combination skin.  Those with oily or combination to oily skin might find it not clean enough...

The Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Foam is the 2nd step of the Sulwhasoo program. Ingredients include white birch and Korea fir tree extract. There is a bit of heat as I was using it to clean my face. This heat helps to increase blood circulation.

A gel like cleansing form, add warm water and it will foam up. There's not a lot of form but its cleansing ability is quite good!! Since the texture is a gel, it doesn't dry up your skin and after cleansing, you will feel hydrated.

In the morning, I only used the Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Foam.
In the evening, after using the Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Oil to remove my make up, I will follow with this cleansing foam to make sure no impurities are trapped in my skin.

Again, it does have a herbal scent, but not too strong, acceptable. 

Steps:
Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Oil --> Gentle Cleansing Foam --> First Care Activating Serum

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Oil

Gentle Cleansing Oil
200mL ($31 USD at Lotte Duty Free)

This is the first step in the Sulwhasoo cleansing process. The product has a strong herbal smell which I am not quite used to. It also acts as a make up remover.

Ingredients include: Jaeumdan, Jaeumboweedan and other Korea herbs

Use ~2 pumps for the entire face, gently massage onto your skin to remove your make up. You will feel a little bit of heat, this helps to increase blood circulation. It is recommended that you use the cleansing oil prior to using the Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Foam in the morning, this will soften your skin before cleansing and help make up stay on longer. 

Let's test for it's ability to remove make up!!

I have eyeshadow on my hand


I used Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing oil and massaged for 15 secs


Rinse with warm water 
You can see very clearly that the area I just washed is very moisturized
It's more radiant than the other areas




Now I have Missha Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF 42 on my hand


I used Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing oil and massaged for 15 secs


The milky mixture is forming...  


Wash with warm water 
The area I just washed is very moisturized


I am quite happy with it's ability to remove make up!!
I have only been using it as a make up remover.
I will get this product again for sure!!

Steps:
Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Oil --> Gentle Cleansing Foam


Sunday, March 2, 2014

Sulwhasoo

Sulwhasoo

For the month of March, I would be focusing on Sulwhasoo products.

The brand originated ~100 years ago. The founder was assisting her mother to find quality medical herbs and ginseng for her camelia oil. After years of research, and with the development of modern technology, Ginseng and other medicinal herbs were used in several products and Sulwhasoo was born.

In Korean herbal medicine, it is believed that the body's energies change at intervals of 7 years. As vital energies diminish, the skin becomes prone to dryness and dehydration and significantly more vulnerable to the aging process. Sulwhasoo draws from ancient wisdom to restore balance and strengthen the energies that are crucial to younger looking skin. Sulwhasoo formulas foster harmony between body and mind by promoting balance through scents, textures and tactile application. 

Major ingredients: Jaeumdan - a compound that consists of a mixture of 5 medicinal herbs (White Lily, Chinese Peony, Solomon's seal, East Indian Lotus and Adhesive Rehmannia; helps to promote skin balance. 

Jaeumboweedan - consists of 7 medicinal herbs (Honeysuckle, Prunus Amenlaca, Bupleurum, Plantago Asiatica, Lacryma Jobi), works together with Jaeumdan to promote beauty and skin balance

Ginseng - promotes the growth of new skin cells, promotes blood circulation, provides hydration, improve resilience and exfoliate dead skin cells


Essential Line for natural health

The first time I went to Korea, I spend ~$215 USD and bought like 7 Sulwhasoo products from Lotte Duty Free. After using the set for about two weeks, I already saw significant improvement. My skin wasn't as yellow and oily as before. I feel moisturized, hydrated and firmness increased. The smell is herbal, but acceptable. This brand is most reasonable in Korea. In Hong Kong, the price is about 40% more.

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