Laneige Multiberry Yogurt Peeling Gel

120 mL, 20000-25000 won

I got a sample to try and didn't get the full size.

Ingredients include extracts from blueberries, raspberries, wolfberries, cranberries and strawberry which deliver abundant nutrition and anti-oxidants to protect your face from harmful free radicals

This product replaced the Strawberry Yogurt Peeling.

The previous version contained bigger beads, whereas this one contains microbeads that you can hardly see... I was expecting the new version to be similar, such as having the same "eraser" peeling effect... however after scrubbing for awhile, I only see a little bit of eraser bits... 

some people say it exfoliates on a cellular level.. meaning that we aren't suppose to see it ??

The texture is like a yogurt. It's very gentle and you can rub it on your skin without irritating or drying your skin.

Another interesting thing... you are suppose to use this on wet skin and not dry! 

I do feel my skin being smoother after use... but certainly not a WOW and I wouldn't get it again...

THE FACE SHOP Hyaluronic Acid Mask Sheet

1000 won

I happen to pass by a subway station and THE FACE SHOP has buy 5 get 1 free + free samples.

I just randomly picked a few.

What is Hyaluronic Acid?

- an important substance in the human skin that maintains skintone, moisture and radiance

- without hyaluronic acid, your skin will face dryness, fine lines and wrinkles

- has a high ability to lock moisture, 16 times more powerful than that of collagen! 

- 1g of Hyaluronic Acid can absorb 500 cc of water

- has 500-1000 times moisture absorbing ability

- power hydrating and moisturizing ingredient

- stimulates cell renewal, smoothens and softens your skin, also good for scars and acne

- popular ingredient found in skincare

The mask sheet contains a lot of essence, is oil free and smells refreshing

There's enough essence to cover my neck.

But after 30 mins, my neck is really sticky... maybe I applied too much essence?

It does make my skin feel smooth, soft and moisturized! 

It's also good for sensitive skin or acne skin.

The packaging is quite nice, they avoided the glossy type of packaging... 

compared to the Etude House Hyaluronic Acid Mask Sheet, I think I like the Etude House better

However, the smell is very perfumey!!
I feel like I am applying perfume on my face?? 
Also, the cutting of the mask sheet is weird.. it seems to be too big for the average girls..

Etude House Vitamin C Sheet Mask

20g, 1000 won 

Ingredients include 20 mg Vitamin C & 200 mg lemon extract, which aids in whitening, hydration, provides anti-oxidant, brightens skin tone and brings radiance.

Using it before sleep helps get your skin ready for the repairing and renewal process.
Using it before make up helps your make up stay on your face better.

The mask contains lots of essence, quite watery, can't smell any vitamin C. 

Personally, I don't find Vitamin C quite helpful in terms of whitening...

Directions:

wash and dry your face --> toner --> Apply Vitamin C mask for 15-20 mins --> lotion/ cream
*** The mask contains essence and replaces the serum ***

Benefits for Vitamin C to your skin: 
- aids in collagen production 
- reduces fine lines and wrinkles
- protects your skin against UVA/ UVB so you don't get red spots 

Vitamin C is an unstable vitamin, once it gets in contact with light or high temperature, it gets damaged. 

It is a vitamin that the human body cannot product, so we must absorb from other sources such as food, supplements and skincare.  An average adult needs ~40g Vitamin C per day, which is equal to 1 orange, 1 peach or 1 kiwi. Those who smokes need 2x as much Vitamin C as someone who doesn't smoke. 

H2O Eye Oasis Moisture Replenishing Treatment

15 mL ($24 USD, $34 CDN)

Ingredients﹕ Sea Fennel, Provitamin B, Vitamin A, Zea Mays Extract, Wakame, Vitamin E, Sea Lettuce

Hydration around the eye areas is extremely important!

Having enough hydration keeps fine lines away!

Just using the Eye Oasis by itself is not enough for me...

so I use it as a base and follow with another eye cream on top..

such as one for whitening or anti-aging/ fine lines

as long as it's not too thick, otherwise I will break out

Just like the H2O Face Oasis Hydrating Treatment, you can use it as a mask as well!

Apply a thick layer around the eye area, wait 10 mins and wipe off with a tissue

Using it as a mask prior to make-up helps your make up stay on your face better!!

H2O Face Oasis Hydrating Treatment

50 mL ($34 USD, $48 CDN)

Ingredients﹕ Sea Mineral Complex, Sea Fennel, Lavender, Vitamin C, Wakame, Vitamin A, Sea Lettuce, Provitamin B

When this product first launched, it's a big hit in Asia, also known as "8 cups of water" for your face.
Suitable for any type of skin.

Two uses:
1. as a moisturizer - apply directly on your face after toner and serum
2. as a hydration mask - wash & dry your face, apply a thick layer on your skin, wait 5-10 mins and wipe off with a tissue

For those who have dry skin, this provides perfect hydration! 
If you find it not moisturizing enough, you can use it as a base and apply another layer of moisturizer on top.  However, for the 2nd layer, you don't want to apply something thick...
I have normal to oily skin and find this a bit sticky.. so I prefer to use it as a hydration mask.



H2O does have a Face oasis Shine-Neutralizing Gel just for oily skin 
The price is way cheaper in the States =)

Dermal Bee Venom Relaxing Cream

50 mL, price varies depending on where you get it, ~$15-25 USD

I bought this awhile back on HK Yahoo Auction ($120 HKD), used it for a few months ago before I write this review.

The product was so popular in Korea that I had to go through other channels to get it.

You are to use Syn-ake products in the morning and Bee venom products at night time.

Ingredients include royal jelly and hyaluronic acid to provide a high level of moisture, aloe for soothing effect.

What does bee venom do??

- revitalizes and renews your skin, giving a naturally younger looking skin

- visibly improve skin tone and elasticity

- works by gently stinging the skin with proteins derived from bee venom, the skin reacts as if it has been stung, tricks the skin to produces elastin and collagen which are necessary to product youthful looking skin, relaxes muscles that cause wrinkles

Advantages!!!!

Bee venom products are a natural alternative to botox, requires no needles, painless and affordable.

You can make natural facial expressions, whereas botox treatments tend to make the face look unnatural and frozen.

The texture is not as thin as the Dermal Syn-ake High Lifting Cream 

It feels a little bit thicker, hence it's more suitable for night time 

I use this after It's Skin Power 10 Formula Propolis 

serum + moisturizer works best if you want to see results

I am quite happy with the product so far!

I do not have deep wrinkles since I am not old enough to get them yet...

but I think this product works quite well in reducing fine lines

Dermal also has Bee Venom sheet masks which costs ~$0.50 USD each!! 

I will review them later on~

It's Skin Power 10 Formula Propolis

30mL, 11800 won

Propolis are brownish, sticky material collected by bees for the building of their hives.
Rich in nutrients, it is an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory ingredient used in cosmetics to strengthen and brighten dull skin and tighten pores.

The serum is quite watery, cloudy, clear and opague.
It's a little thicker than the It's Skin Power 10 Formula Syn-ake serum
Absorbs quickly into the deeper layers to prevent damages from forming in your skin!
According to the description, it should repair, moisturize, protects and whiten the skin.



It does provide an adequate amount of hydration for normal to oily skin.. but it probably wouldn't be moisturizing enough for those with dry skin...
I haven't used it long enough to see any whitening effects..
More suitable for acne or troubled skin.
Use 2-3 drops after applying toner and spread it on your face and neck.
Follow with Dermal Bee Venom Relaxing Cream

During the day time, use Syn-ake products.
At night time, use Bee Venom products.