Innisfree White Tone Up Skin

200 mL, 18000 won

I really don't know why Koreans call toner.. skin... if you ask a salesperson in Korea, it sounds so awkward... "Do you have skin?" well obviously I have skin! =P

Innisfree toners are generally thick in texture, but this one is not.. it's watery... 

When I was taking pictures I keep spilling it all over my hand.

it's summertime anyways, I prefer watery toners over thick toners

Milky ffeeee in color, light lemon smell

Etude House has a similar product Etude House Vitamin C O2 White Tone-up Toner

but that one has a way stronger lemon scent!

 

Since ffeeee has always been my favourite color, I loved the packaging!!
For those who wanna shop like crazy in Korea, you will be so disappointed of the glass bottle packaging...

Ingredients include Mulberry, which contains 5 kinds of natural berry essence. These essence include Vitamin B3, which can prevent melanin from forming dark spots on your skin, bringing out the whitening effect.

The product is made using the nanology technique, so it's easy to penetrate your pores and absorbs quickly. If your pour the toner on a cotton pad and rub it on your skin, it will remove dead skin cells as well. 

I do not feel any pressure using this product. 
ingredients are natural, the product itself is scent-free, mineral oil free, colorless
It feels good and very suitable for my skin

The entire series include:
Innisfree White Tone Up Skin (200mL) -- 18000 won
Innisfree White Tone Up Lotion (160mL) -- 16000 won
Innisfree White Tone Up Essence (50mL) -- 20000 won
Innisfree White Tone Up Eye Serum (30mL) -- 20000 won

Nature Republic Original Power Whitening & lineless Ampoule

30 mL, 9900 won (regular 19800 won)

Ingredients: MD Water 401, Arbutin, Adenosin, Grapefruit essence﹐ apricot essence, apple essence﹐ tea tree leave oil, lemon essence, lotus flower essence 

I was just shopping at Nature Republic and this was on for 50% off!!

I didn't even think and just took a few different bottles from the series

This is an ampoule, but it works the same as an essence.

I've always wanted to find something for whitening and anti-aging at the same time!

cause I am always indecisive rather I should use the whitening or anti-aging serum...

milky white essence, a bit thick in texture
whitening effects aren't that obvious
but it's anti-aging effects are quite good
since the texture is a bit thick, I prefer to use it at night
The white and golden packaging makes it look elegant
I like the idea of using an eye dropper than the pump, that way I can control easier how much I am using
However... after using 2/3 of the bottle, it becomes harder to squeeze out the serum

I don't have much feelings for it... the effects are really just... ok....

It's Skin Power 10 Formula WH Effector

9900 won, $138 HKD

It's Skin Power 10 serums are very popular in Korea. I saw it in Hong Kong as well, but it's 2x the price of Korea!!
The whole series has 11 products:
- Power 10 Formula WH Effector (whitening)
- Power 10 Formula WR Effector (fine lines and wrinkles)
- Power 10 Formula VE Effector (moisturising)
- Power 10 Formula PO Effector (oil control, pore refining)
- Power 10 Formula LI Effector (calms sunburnt skin)
- Power 10 Formula GF Effector (deep moisturising, for dry/ sensitive skin)
- Power 10 Formula VC Effector (Vitamin C, brightens skin tone)
- Power 10 Formula YE Effector (stimulates cell regrowth)
- Power 10 Formula CO Effector (collagen, firming)
- Power 10 Formula  Q10 Effector (Q10, brings radiance and firmness)
- Power 10 Formula  VB Effector ( Vitamin B6, oil control and balances water moisture)



I had so many customers ordering this product, so I bought one to try!
The whitening serum I've used are all thick in texture
But this one is transparent, light and absorbs fast
30mL for day and night will last you ~1-1.5 months

Ingredients include Arbutin, which is the main ingredient in whitening products.
It helps lightening dark spots and prevents melanin from forming.
It feels gentle and has sanitizing effects
Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin
Just a few drops will be enough for the whole face
Effects are just so so, I didn't see any WOW improvements

But for sure next time I wanna try the following!!

- Power 10 Formula WH Effector (whitening)
- Power 10 Formula WR Effector (fine lines and wrinkles)
- Power 10 Formula PO Effector (oil control, pore refining)
- Power 10 Formula VC Effector (Vitamin C, brightens skin tone)
- Power 10 Formula YE Effector (stimulates cell regrowth)
- Power 10 Formula  Q10 Effector (Q10, brings radiance and firmness)
- Power 10 Formula  VB Effector ( Vitamin B6, oil control and balances water moisture)

Enprani Super Aqua Booster

50mL, 17000 won

I didn't see any Enprani stores while I was in Korea

I saw this product at Olive Young, buy 1 get 1 free

Olive Young is similar to SaSa in Asia, they carry many different brands

I've seen "booster" products in Nature Republic 

The salesperson said you use it before toner, so I am guessing you do the same with this one

I prefer using a toner that is thicker in texture

If you use a watery toner and apply the booster

booster will be mixed with watery toner on the face 

the booster will become watery too...

Later I used it like an essence (after toner)

it absorbs much quicker and faster

I really like the hydration effect it brings

The booster is stored in a glass container, so the mixture is always kept in a cool temperature

You can also apply a different serum on top of this one

Sometimes in the morning I will first apply the Enprani Super Aqua Booster, then a whitening serum

At night I will use an anti-aging serum on top of this one

That way, I can get hydration and another effect at the same time!!

I will definitely buy this again!!

The whole line includes:

Super Aqua Toner

Super Aqua Emulsion

Super Aqua Capsule Essence

Super Aqua Serum

Super Aqua Cream

Super Aqua White Solution

Super Aqua Mask

Super Aqua Blue Water Gel Mask

Super Aqua Total Solution

Super Aqua Blue Water Sheet Mask

Super Aqua Bubble Scaling Peeling Gel

Super Aqua Ion Night Mask

Super Aqua Jelly Cleansing Liquid

Lancome Hydra-Intense Masque

100mL, $34 CAD

I always wanted to try Lancome masks, cause their cleansing products are quite good!

But prices aren't cheap... or wait until they have bonus gift

I bought it at the Canada duty free for 50% off, paid $17

The mask contains a light rose scent, thick in texture, water based.

Suitable for any skin type.

For those who uses the mask during winter or have sensitive/dry skin, you'll see much more result!

Hydrating effects are superb! 

My skin acts like a sponge and sucks all the water from the mask

After using it my skin is more moisturised, soft, and fine lines reduced a bit too

I see effects immediately! so you can use it for emergency purposes such as before a date!

You can also use it before make up, it will help your make up stick to your face better and won't look flaky....

First, wash your face, dry, then apply a thick layer of mask on your face

leave it on for ~10-15 mins then wash off

Use it 2x/week and your skin will look fully hydrated!!

Tony Moly Tomatox Brightening Mask

70g, 7800 won


I was attracted by the tomato from first sight!
Tony Moly has a few products in the shape of a fruit ~
Creamy in texture, refreshing, but no tomato scent...
I tried it on my hand but it feels itchy... using it on my face it fine though...
I suggest you try it on a tester first before buying it....
just in case you have any allergic reactions!

Wash and dry your face
Put a thick layer of tomato mask on for ~15 mins
Use a tissue to wipe it off, no need to wash
You will see immediate results which can last 1-2 days
I suggest you use it a few hours before any big important dates.

Since it contains oxygen, it creates an immediate whitening effect
When I applied it onto my face, I feel some kind of reaction (like oxygen bubbles) penetrating into my skin 
It is a big itchy....
It contains red particles that look like strawberry seeds
If you press a bit harder, the red particles will melt
so far I am not so sure what they are for
In conclusion, this mask provides emergency whitening effects
If you want whitening effects long term, you need to use whitening products every day

Shiseido Naturgo White Clay Mask

120 g ( $45 HKD, ~$16 USD)


This is the most effective whitening mask I have ever used~~
I am almost finishing up my 2nd tube !!
Ingredients include natural white clay from the Alps in Italy, Toscana natural spring water and Saxifrage essence.
It does such a good job removing impurities, brightening up dull and tired skin~

The white clay just sucks all the melanin (black substance) away
I look so healthy, clean and brightened afterwards!!! 
You will see effect immediately!!
Gentle texture, easy to wash and easy to spread

Contains micro white clay particles which can penetrate into the deep layers of your skin, removing impurities and aging skin. The natural minerals can help sooth wrinkles, making your skin look healthy and bright.

It also contains a numerous amount of hydrating particles

so you are cleansing and using skincare at the same time

some people do find their skin a bit transparent too after using it~~

A lot of wash off masks will dry your skin, but this one won't
I feel like doing a SPA afterwards ~~




The whole line have the same packaging, only the font colors are not the same...

Shiseido Naturgo Make-up Remover
Shiseido Naturgo Oil Absorbing Cleansing Foam
Shiseido Naturgo Pore Cleansing Foam
Shiseido Naturgo White Cleansing Foam
Shiseido Naturgo White Cleansing Mask
Shiseido Naturgo Men Cleansing Foam
Shiseido Naturgo Men Pore Cleansing Foam