You see the cream as well as the box, right ? The SU:M37 White Award Ultimate Whitening Ampoule cream basically only comes in a box set with other products, so instead of just reviewing the cream I decided to review all the products that came with the set that I bought . After all if you're planning to buy the product you should know the quality of all the products that you're buying, right ? haha .

Also the product name is ridiculously long, so I'm just going to go with "the white award cream" if that's alright with you LOL . Anyway let's begin !

General Overview

Price: $100 (it was $70 when I bought it though, which was around this time last year)
Accessibility: Easy to find on sites like eBay and amazon, not so easy to find in the small asian cosmetic specialty sites
Expiry date: approximately 2 years after purchase
Main ingredient: Micro Fermentation Pearl Protein Complex

Like I mentioned previously, you can't buy the cream on its own, and there will be other SU:M37 products along with it . In my set there was the White Award Ultimate Whitening Spot Essence Ex, White Award Micro Whipping Deep Cleansing Foam, and of course, the White Award Ultimate Whitening Ampoule in Cream . I'm aware that there's another set that has other products apart from these ones though . The $100 price tag may seem very expensive but both the cream and essence are full-sized products, while the foam is in a sample size . Along with these products there's also the spatula and ampoule for the cream .

In general, SU:M37 is known as a high-end department brand which is also the reason why its so expensive . XD" In addition the products seem to be targeted to a more older audience, but I really do believe that for the most part they make very excellent products for repair of the skin . I think it's also important to note that all these products should be used in your night time skin care routine only .

The really excellent thing about this product is the fact that it comes with a very thorough instruction manual that tells you how to correctly use the products, and the English instructions are seriously well written (nice work, translators !) . Because of this you'll be able to use this product with accuracy and know what it will do .

Here is a quick overview of the products separately:

and this is my video review if you don't feel like reading ;)

White Award Whitening Ampoule In Cream

In this product you'll have to mix the pearl ampoule in before you start using it (the instruction manual will tell you how to do so) . Can I just add that the manual tells you to use the fat part of the spoon to mix but DON'T- use the skinny end to mix it thoroughly, trust me on this fam . Trust me .

White Award Ultimate Whitening Spot Essence EX

For this one you can choose to apply it all over your face, but the directions suggest that you should apply it to the problem parts of your face . If you choose to apply it all over your face, you should apply the essence once more on areas that are problematic .

White Award Micro Whipping Deep Cleansing Foam

As mentioned before, this is the only product to be a sample size in this box . There's no special gimmick with this product, so just use it like you usually use a cleansing foam haha .

Claims and Results

First I'll start with the White Award Whitening Ampoule In Cream:

• treats dull skin- YES .It's fascinating to note that as soon as you put on the product, you will immediately see the fact that it brightens your face up, instantly . The brightening effect really lasts until the next day, so if you have a really important event you're going to want to use this the night before haha .
• This product doesn't claim this, but a really important thing about this cream is also the fact that it is very moisturising . So much so that when I was using this product I was able to clear up my dry patches .

To be honest I think the biggest problem with dull skin is the fact that it needs to be treated consistently, and you can't ever really get rid of it . Some products do a so-so job with brightening, but with this product it really is like your face is much more brighter, as though it's rather refreshing to look at . Even though it wont completely get rid of dull skin, it will definitely get it out of the dull slump when you're using this product .

This product is also very excellent for moisturising, but I think because of this there are a lot of oily skin people that do not enjoy using this product . In general, a lot of oily skin type people don't like using SU:M37 and I think this product is no exception from that .

Now for the White Award Ultimate Whitening Spot Essence EX:

• intensively treats shady spots of the skin- yup !
  This product is great, but I've found that differing problem spots take differing times to heal . For example when I used this product on a recent problem spot I noticed that the same spot never darkened as bad as some parts of my face, and healed much faster compared to other scars that have been there for longer . I can't give an exact timespan on how long a problem spot takes to heal with this product as I admittedly have never used the essence consistently enough for that . But usually I've seen that the essence takes into effect from 1 to 3 days of consistent use .

Last but not least, the White Award Micro Whipping Deep Cleansing Foam:

• remove impurities and pollutants from pores- ..I guess ?
  When using this product I've found that it doesn't do a good job with cleaning off makeup . If you're a fan of doing the two-step cleaning routine though this probably wouldn't phase you . But I think this says a bit about the cleansing power of a product . REGARDLESS I do think this product does clean the skin, since whenever I use this product I've noticed that my skin is less likely to develop blemishes or bumps on the skin .
• whitening action & refreshing sensation- yes !
  I've actually come to really like using this product, because I can tell that when I use it my skin just looks soooo... SOMETHING . I never understood the definition of "clear and translucent" until I saw what my skin looked like after using this wash . The skin just looks brighter and not only do you feel refreshed you also look refreshed too .

Because I realised that it doesn't do too much of a great job of washing off makeup, I've found that this is the perfect cleanser to use in the morning . I feel as though it does an excellent job of cleaning the minute imperfections that the skin might gather on the face, as well as brightening up the skin for the rest of the day .

Final thoughts + Would I purchase it again ?

I think all of these products do an excellent job at what they're meant to do . Originally I didn't necessarily buy this set for the whitening factor of the cream, but the moisturising factor of it . I'm not sure if I already mentioned it but the reason why my skin broke out of the dry spell it had for so long was because of this product . But because the cream worked so well for me I don't think I'll need to purchase it again because quite frankly...I don't need to . 

However I know that if ever I suffer from the dry patches again, I wouldn't be surprised if this was the first item I looked up to buy !

This set is pretty from head to toe too~

Do I think the product is excellent for whitening ? Yes, of course . But I just feel as though there are cheaper alternatives if I wanted to keep my skin from being dull . In terms of repurchasing the essence and foam though, I definitely would want to . The essence does a really excellent job in fading acne scars and the foam's brightening effect is very wonderful when you're using it in the morning . When I run out of the foam I really am thinking of repurchasing it again .

My final thoughts on these products is definitely a positive one, but I definitely want to warn people that have oily skin that they probably wouldn't want to use this product set . SUM:37 in general seems to not have a good reputation with oily skin conditioned people, as it's very moisturising . And even though yes, the reason why oily skin happens is because the skin is technically dry, I think what an oily skin conditioned person would want is something that not only moisturises the skin properly, but something that will control oil and sebum . Unfortunately these products do not focus on that, and apart from the foam, whenever my skin became oily I'd really refrain from using both the cream and essence .

So yes, there are my thoughts on the product, how about you ? Have you ever used this product ? Because if so I'd love to know your thoughts on it ! 

Signing out,

-THE TEACOAST .

When I first got a Poptastic Jelly Tint it was the Maple Latte and I fell in love with the formula and colour . I looked more into the rest of its line and when I found out how many colours there were (and remembered how cheap the line is) I decided to buy the rest of them ! ^^ The general colours in this collection may be very few, but I think are the type of colours that everyone would want to try and enjoy for various occasions and seasons ! ^^ But first the swatches~

Swatches

First and foremost, this is my lips bare .

*shudders . LOL .

They're kind of naturally dark coloured lips . If I use light coloured lipstick I tend to need to use some lip concealer in order for the lipstick to be effective . With that being said, lets go into the lip swatch~

HOT CORAL [ 핫코랄 ]

Swing Coral is a light orange and pink tone and actually the lightest coloured one out of the lip tints . It gives a bright, vibrant, but light finish which is really excellent for everyday wear especially if you want a youthful kind of finish . I think it's pretty good for all seasons, but it really suits with Summer and Spring . ^^ The tint is also bright and vibrant . I think it's a really pretty colour . ^^

SWING PINK [ 스윙핑크 ]

This colour is a true bright pink, and really reminds me of the lip colour they use for most Kpop MV's lol . In these pictures it looks similar to Hot Coral, but I think it's way more vibrant and obvious on the lips than Hot Coral (probably because it's very pink, an doesn't have any red undertone to it) . I think this colour is really excellent for young people, like high school and uni students, or if you want that Kpop MV look lol . XD I think this colour perfectly suits Summer and Spring every day wear or a day out with friends . Just like Hot Coral, it also has a long lasting vibrant tint. It's a really cute and vibrant colour !

SHOCKING ORANGE  [ 쇼킹오렌지 ]

This colour is a suuuper vibrant red orange and surprisingly has a different texture liquid compared to the majority of the line . I think it's the most vibrant tint in the line and is the perfect combination for wearing something fashionable and a Summer's day out . It's an excellent statement colour to make you and your outfit really stand out . As much as I love the colour of this tint...IT TASTES SOOO BAD *cries

MAPLE LATTE [ 메이플라떼 ]

Maple Latte is like a pale pink rose colour and was the first one I bought from this collaboration ! I like the fact that it's quite a nice and mature sort of colour for those people that want to have a more professional look to themselves, and I think it's also pretty suitable for everyday wear in Autumn or Winter . It's neither bright nor vibrant, so I think it's also a pretty suitable nude colour as well . It's currently summer now but I'm actually really looking forward to using this colour in the colder seasons . :P

CLUB RED [ 클럽레드 ]

The best way I can describe this colour is that its a very deep red . In photographs it comes out as a bright red, but in real life it is most definitely a dark sort of red . It's a very statement look and is really excellent for those formal occasions when you need a statement red for your statement outfit haha . I find it a really elegant yet sexy sort of colour, you know ? And the thing I love the most about this colour is that the lip stain it leaves isn't bright (previous colours I've gotten with this shade always fades into a bright red or pink and I didn't really like that) . The fact that it fades into a deep pink I think is really excellent and suits the shade well ! It has the same sort of formula as SHOCKING ORANGE but luckily it doesn't taste as bad lol ! XD

SALSA RED [ 살사레드 ]

This colour is like, a natural sort of pink red ? It definitely gives colour to your lips but I don't think people would suspect that you put any lip product on, it's that sort of colour . In one way or another, it reminds me of Maple Latte but a bit more brighter and red . Out of all of them I actually like this one the most in terms of everyday wear, and I think it can be worn in any season . It's definitely my go to if I just want my lips to have colour no matter the occasion, and I think it's the most versatile out of all the lip tints . I think the lip stain is the least effective with this tint though, but still ! It's my favourite colour out of the rest of the line and I think is the most unique colour in the line .

Now here's the comparison of colours swatch !

As you can see Salsa Red and Maple Latte have the least staying power while Hot Coral and Swing Pink have the most long lasting staying power; I'm not really surprised especially since I know for a fact that Hot Coral and Swing Pink really does seem to last forever on my lips haha . You only see it very slightly in this picture, but Club Red does not fade into a vibrant colour which I like a lot about the tint (even if its lasting power isn't as good LOL) . I rubbed tint using water, then with one of those wet tissues . It also left these tints exactly as is for around a good 6 or 7 hours while I was doing stuff, and it was pretty amazing how it didn't stain on anything once it dried .

All Clear tint remover

The All Clear tint remover is also part of the MISSHA X LINE FRIENDS collaboration . I think it's best applied on a cotton ball or something like that, and then applying water to take off the excess and the rest of it . It is roughly around $7 USD and is pretty widely available online .

First off, I've just got to say...it tastes so bad . Like so bad . The reason why I advise using water after you do the first wipe off is because I really don't think you can stand the taste while taking off the colour of your lip tint . I used this along with the poptastic jelly tint line which in general, has a really long lasting lip stain; so I do think this is an excellent product for taking off lip tint, and as well as that it's quite cheap as well !

Poptastic Jelly Tint Overall Review

So I've got to say each tint has a slightly different formula . In general the lip tints stain quite well apart from Salsa Red or Maple Latte (and I mean, if you eat the colour will definitely say bye bye to you lol) . I've noticed that the lip tints with the bright and vibrant undertones will definitely stay, in other words Shocking Orange, Hot Coral and Swing Pink-with the exception of Club Red which lip stain will definitely stay for a long while despite it's not vibrant undertone stain .

Another con is the fact that the name of each lip tint is in Korean only on the product packaging . So if you buy this, distinguishing the product names between each other will be difficult unless you know what it looks like in Korean . XD" If you buy only one of these lip tints then that wouldn't be a problem for you, but it'd be nice if this product at least gave numbers to colours of this product . ^^"

What I like about these tints is the fact that you can lick your lips and the colour will still remain ! Also another thing I like to do to test the long lasting-ness of a tint is to kiss my hand after it's fully dried on my lips to see if there's any transfer . And just as a good lip tint should, there's no sign of colour my skin from the lip tint which makes me very confident in the product ! This product isn't exactly moisturising but it doesn't make my lips feel dry either which is a huge plus for me . Also a huge issue that lip tints have is the fact that the stain kind of stains in patches on the lips (and a LOT of them have a tendency to do that) . With this product, such stains aren't so painstakingly obvious which is a HUUUUGE plus for me, and is probably why I bought the rest of this line in a heart beat ! 

The cost of each of these lip tints are roughly $10 USD and it's also pretty easily available online (you can find it on online outlets like eBay and amazon very easily) . In fact I bought the whole series all at once for $50 USD which means, woo ! discount ! ahaha . This series might seem limited in colours, but even though some of them don't run up my alley I'm satisfied with all of the colours, and I feel as though I have a suitable colour for every occasion now haha .

Yes, I only have nothing but love for this line ! Have you guys tried anything else from this collaboration ? I'd love to hear about it ! ^^

Signing Out,

-THE TEACOAST .

Do you ever just not blog for a long time so you're actually left with a lot of products to review ? 😅  But sometimes I think that's a good thing because I really learn about a product . There have been products that I've reviewed previously that after I've done the blog review for it, I learned something new of it, so I suppose that hoarding products for review isn't a bad thing..haha . Anyways, one of these products is INNISFREE's Orchid Enriched Cream !

Now I got this product because it seemed to be pretty highly acclaimed and well recommended for anyone with dry skin . Around the time that I got this, I was having trouble with dry patches that just would not go away . I got these dry patches during the summer season and tried a variety of products that were targeted for dry skin people . Now to be honest other parts of the skin on my face had no trouble apart from these dry patches where my skin would flake, so that's the context of when I got this product and started using it .

General Overview

This product is produced from INNISFREE who's wonderfully well known for producing cosmetic products without use of parabens, whilst focusing on natural ingredients . Since I have a history of sensitive skin I think that's the reason why I've always enjoyed using a lot of INNISFREE's products . The hero ingredient of this product is orchid which contains lots of antioxidants which is excellent for reducing cell damage and anti-aging .

Luckily this product is packaged in a plastic but sturdy container which makes it excellent for travel . It contains 50mL for roughly $25 and if you use it once a day it'll last you 3+ months for sure . It's also pretty easy to find online and on major online stores such as ebay and amazon . The actual texture of the product is on the much more thick, and heavy side even as a cream . But even though I used it as a day cream it didn't make the following products I put on after like slide right off . It was heavy in a way that it felt like it was providing moisture to my skin .

It has a light purple colour which is surprising but pretty, and it's scent is a tad bit strong, but I honestly really love the scent ? It's strong but it's also...light and sweet ? It's not a fruity sort of scent but it's not strong floral like the way a rose scent smells . If you don't like scents you'd want to watch out because it definitely has one, but I'm just saying, it's super nice LOL . It should be used within 12 months of opening the product, BUT the expiry date of the product is also at the bottom of the container .

This product is part of their INNISFREE orchid line and there are actually different creams such as a much more concentrated cream (Orchid concentrated cream) and a gel cream . Interestingly enough they say that this product can be used as either a day cream or night cream, and even as an eye cream . They don't blatantly state it but I think this cream was intended for people that have problems with dry skin (or whenver I've seen this product being tried, it's always been by people that have dry skin) . I find that pretty interesting since this prodcut claims a lot of things.. ^^"

Claims & Results

• glowing and radiant skin while strengthening
  This product is pretty dewy so I think that's what they might mean by making the skin look radiant ? In terms of strengthening, I don't really think so..
• full nourishment ☑, tightens skin ☑,  reduces wrinkles ☒, brightens your overall skin tone ☒
  I used this product when I had dry patches that were persistent for quite a couple of years, and even though I've discontinued the use of this product, it was with this product that those dry patches essentially disappeared . It's currently nearing summer hear and you might think that maybe it's because of summer that these dry patches are gone, but before the use of this product I actually would have these dry patches during the summer too ! I don't know what this product does but it definitely helps it out .
  I also believe that it tightens the skin because I could see that my pores were quite smaller during the use of this product . To be honest I don't have much of a problem with pores but I definitely saw a difference when I was using this product .
  On the terms of wrinkles, I have smile lines . Do I still have smile lines ? Yes I do lol . So in terms of wrinkles, sorry but I don't think this product works on that . Even though the dewiness that this cream has definitely looks moisturised, I don't think that this product overall brightens the skintone .

On an extra note, if you dig carefully enough like the innisfree website itself, it actually tells you to stop use of the product if it causes red blotches, swelling, itchiness or irritation when your skin is exposed to direct sunlight after using this product . And guess what ?

I started getting acne and red blotches after a while . NOOOOOOO . :'( I was so devastated especially since this product basically did basically permanently heal the dry patches on my face . I had to discontinue the use of this product after realising it was the problem of irritation on my skin . ;3;

Final Thoughts + Would I repurchase it again ?

If I have problems with dry patches I'd probably repurchase this product again but try to only use it at night time instead of day time . I have sensitive skin that easily feels stinging with the usual Western cleansing products so I should have been more careful of my skin with that regard . But that little disclaimer was rarely placed in any of the places I was looking to buy this product so GUYS PLEASE BE CAREFUL OF THAT, I think that's REALLY important especially for them sensitive skin dry prone skin kids out there !

This product has many strengths as it has weaknesses, I think is the best way to put it . If you have sensitive skin, use it at risk, especially in the daylight .

Stay beautiful inside & out ! 

-THE TEACOAST .

From becoming a sold-out product, to having to be able to use it and review it, I feel pretty lucky haha . ^^ I don't hear about it as much as I used to though ? Regardless, I decided to finally make a review on it, and that's the lovely SU:M 37 Miracle Rose Cleansing Stick .

General Overview

Once upon a time this product was so much in demand that the product was going to stop selling since they ran out of rose petals for the product . I'm not too sure what happened because it looks like the production has continued and is going strong, but it also doesn't seem like they've ran out of the rose petals either haha .

On the topic of rose petals, the scent is pretty strong . I actually don't like the smell of roses so when I first opened the package it was admittedly rather overwhelming . Even though I'm really not a fan of the scent, it won't be an absolute deal breaker . Sure I don't enjoy smearing the smell over my face, however the scent isn't irritable, so you will get used to it after a while . Plus the smell easily goes away after using your other cosmetic products .

There is around 76g worth of product in this, and it's around as big as your hand . I used it probably around 3 times a week ? and with that it lasted me around 4 months, so compared to other products it doesn't have a long lasting time . However on amazon Japan you're able to get it for around 2,300 yen (which is roughly $23) so I think that's a not too high of a price, but isn't exactly cheap either . Also from what I know on sites that are more international, such as Ebay, it goes for around 3,000 yen which is around $30 USD . Sooo...all I can say is pick your poison ? haha . The expiry date of the package isn't under it, but rather on the side, so just be aware of that . However I think you'd already of finished it by the time it expires . xD

Despite it's not exactly cheap price, one thing that I really love about it is the packaging . Out of all the cleansers that I've seen and encountered, I'm pretty sure that this one is the most travel-friendly, light weight, and fuss-free one to use . I don't know what it is about just slapping some cleanser on your face like some roll-on deodorant, but I feel as though it saves a lot of time compared to other products ? No rubbing on your hands before applying, no having to scoop it out, to be honest that's a huge plus for me (I am a simple person LOL) .

It is a first-step cleanser, so if you're looking for something that will clean off makeup on your face, than this definitely will not do . If the product goes anywhere near your eyes it will sting like hell, so you really need to use another cleanser if you wear makeup on your face . It's also a bit weaker than other cleansers, but if you don't wear a lot of makeup this will definitely suffice . The product itself, is kind of like soap, or definitely has that kind of texture . HOWEVER it really doesn't leave your skin feeling tight like the usual soap does, which is what I really love about this product . I think its meant to replace foam cleansers (which is usually the first step in cleansing), and if you're worried that it doesn't cleanse as a foam cleanser does, you most definitely don't have to worry about that . Oh, and if you get a kick out of a foam cleanse then have no fear ! With this product you'll definitely get that foaminess . XD

Claims & Results

• Will clean without skin irritation
• HAS BEEN WIDELY SAID that it has a low PH level (to be honest, I haven't found a credible source for this, but I've seen it said a lot about this product)

Yes ! yas yas yaaas ! It was oh so pleasantly surprising especially due to the fact that it seems really soap-esque . I've used cleansers that weren't soapy in texture but still gave a tight feeling to my skin and this product honestly didn't do that . Also since this isn't an oil so it didn't feel like there was residue on my face either .

Rejoice sensitive skin people, you have a saviour ! :'D

The expiry date is next to the instructions on the side of the stick !

Final Thoughts + Would I repurchase it again ?

Honestly, I enjoyed this product a lot, but it's price and it's availability to me wouldn't have me buying it and using it daily . There are better alternatives for a cheaper price . 

BUUUUT when it's time for me to travel I can feel myself eyeing this product already, and wouldn't be surprised if I decide to buy it and use it for when I travel . Because honestly ? It is one of the most convenient cleansers I've ever used . It's fast to use, and seriously light weight . Even though finding out whether you've finished the product or not feels like your playing a round of Jack in the Box, if you're on the move or travel a lot, this product would be so good to you .

Also it doesn't melt in the shower, yay ! :P

Have you guys used this product ? Do you think it lives up to its hype ? ahaha

Signing out, stay beautiful inside and out !

-THE TEACOAST .

Recently I decided to move my blog to a different e-mail address so unfortunately I've lost my followers on blogspot ! Aaaaah I hope you guys find me again ! ;3; I miss you . T_T To be honest I decided to do it because I always had to go back and forth between emails and I thought to myself, that for the sake of logistics this would benefit me more in the long run .

But thinking about it I probably should've notified you guys before I did it . I exported the blog and template so I assumed that everything would be restored exactly to the way it was prior...but unfortunately it doesn't work like that ;_; . Anyway, on to the review !

General Overview

SKINFOOD's Black Sugar Scrub Foam is around 160g, and even though I probably received this at around August last year and it's only empty now, I don't really think it has a very long lasting power . But that's because I left it in my shower and the sugar (aka the exfoliating component) just completely melts . This means that the next time you open the product it all just runs out and it makes it SUPER difficult to control the amount that you want to use . It also makes it no longer an exfoliant . ;_; So yes please don't leave this product in the shower lol . T_T The product costed around $11 USD when I bought it, however I've observed that there's a newer version of this product that's called Black Sugar Perfect Scrub Foam and it also costs around the same price as well; so it's also reasonably cheap .

Both the date it was manufactured and the date of when it'll expire is the part in small front at the top of the product . Usually a product has one or the other, so it's nice that they provide a lot of information on the product .

The scent of it is actually pretty surprising ! It's rather...citrus-y ? I can't recall if there's MEANT to be citrus in this product but yeah, I read the ingredients and I didn't see lemon or orange written anywhere ? XD" Anyway I quite enjoy this scent because it makes your face feel really fresh, and it's super refreshing . Plus it's a cleanser so after you finish using this product the smell of it goes away pretty quickly . The packaging is completely plastic so it's pretty travel friendly...but if you've left it in the shower like I have, even if you take it OUT of the shower the residue will somehow end up on the cap and it gets all sticky and stuff . @_@

aka moral of the story, probably shouldn't ever leave it in your shower ever . -_-

That aside, when using the product you lather it on your face, and the sugar sort of melts as it exfoliates your face, which is really smart . However if you have sensitive skin, you really have to massage it gently or else it will leave your skin being a tad bit red . But with doing that I don't exactly feel like your skin is being exfoliated properly... Also it hurts like hell if it gets into your eyes so definitely make sure it doesn't do that .

Claims & Results

• Gently exfoliates dead skin cells and leaves skin soft

Does it gently exfoliate ? It's up to you, really . Because I have sensitive skin I had to really be gentle with the exfoliation, but so much so that...I don't really feel as though it was doing enough for my skin ? 

It did leave me skin feeling softer but at the same time, I felt that squeaky clean finish which makes me feel as though my skin has kind of been dried out, but not too much to the point that it becomes a problem for your skin though . Also when it was left in the shower the exfoliation aspect of it was completely erased .

Final Thoughts + Would I repurchase it again ?

I hope this wasn't all just a negative review for you guys because I don't actually dislike the product, but I just feel as the product is very much not suited for me . I like to use exfoliators in the shower and because this just melts, I definitely couldn't be able to purchase this product again . And unfortunately my skin is a bit too sensitive for this product to be effective on my skin, to be honest .

If you don't have sensitive skin and your skin is more on the oily side, then you'd probably want to use this product . After a thorough exfoliation it will definitely make your skin feel very refreshed . The only reason why I wouldn't recommend this to people that have more drier skin is because of the drying finish-it might feel a bit too uncomfortable on your skin, y'know ?

It's odd because even though this product is really not a good fit for me, I don't dislike it ? ...maybe the scent makes it super pleasant to use as a cleanser LMAO .

Have you guys used this product ? I'm curious to what oily and dry people think of this haha . ^^

Signing out,

-THE TEACOAST .

I hope that the title isn't too confusing haha ^^" . I've used NATURE REPUBLIC's Super Aqua Max Moisture Watery Cream and NATURE REPUBLIC's Super Aqua Max Combination Watery Cream so I thought why not review both of them together since they're both part of the same product line anyway ? The product name is a bit wordy though so I'm sorry if that title is a bit confusing haha . @_@ Anyway I first decided to use this line when I saw it as the top seller in the Moisture Cream category of a site I often visit to find out the latest Korean trends . Honestly, it's actually quite difficult to find good day creams and that really comes as a surprise to me . That stuff is important yo ! ;_;

General Overview

The NATURE REPUBLIC's Super Aqua Max lines are 80mL and have plastic containers so it's 110% travel friendly haha . Also on average both the NATURE REPUBLIC Super Aqua Max Combination & NATURE REPUBLIC Super Aqua Max Moisture are both around $11-$15 USD on both amazon and eBay so I think that's worth the price . If you use the cream in the daytime only it should last you around 3-4months so it lasts quite a good while as well . Both of these lines are gentle and neither of them gave a burning sensation to my face . Neither of these Watery creams are as thick as other creams but isn't as runny as say, the Mizon All-In-One Snail Repair Cream .

The NATURE REPUBLIC Super Aqua Max Combination Watery Cream has the same colour of its container so it's this light blue-green, and the scent of it smells like some sort of medication but its not so bad . This products' main ingredient is silicon gel instead of natural ingredients which is probably why it has that different scent . Also the texture of the cream seems a little...rough ? I think you won't get it until you actually see it . However on actual application it easily sits and settles into your skin . 

The NATURE REPUBLIC Super Aqua Max Moisture Watery Cream, just like its container, is a pretty baby pink . Even though the products main ingredient seems to be hyaluronic acid, collagen, and 30 types of marine plants, the scent is this really light floral smell . I actually reaaally love the scent of this cream haha . If you're someone that's not into scents, have no fear since this products scents are seriously faint and by the time you put on your BB cream you won't smell it . Unlike it's combination version, the texture of this cream both looks and feels very smooth . Not only this but it settles into the skin pretty easily, just like the Combination Watery Cream .

Claims & Results

• Combination: Derived from natural moisturising factor . Sense lack of water and is a moisturising cream that works differently for each zone . Moist skin . 
  I didn't know what to expect from this cream but it did well to hydrate my dry zone which is actually my T-zone . In the advertisements of this product it says that it keeps your T-zone 'fresh' while giving moisture to your U-zone . However I found that this product did well to give moisture to my T-zone while keeping my U-zone at bay and not really getting any breakouts . From summer to winter this cream does not break out but doesn't let my skin get completely dry . However it doesn't always keep my dry spots moisturised, but surprisingly does a better job than its Moisture watery cream counterpart .

• Moisture: Watery cream that has a hydration pack effect . Last for 24 hours . Moist skin .
  
  As much as I like the colour of the cream and how nice it smells, it just doesn't hydrate as well as the Combination Watery Cream for me . I honestly find it kind of weird how it moisturised my dry spots less than the Combination Watery Cream but I suppose that's why they created different types of creams for different kinds of skin . Regardless, it did keep my normal areas well hydrated and also never really gave me breakouts either .

Final thoughts + Would I repurchase it again ?

 If anything I think I wouldn't mind repurchasing the combination one again, but I definitely need something stronger in terms of combating dryness . If I used a moisture serum or toner before using the cream it helps, but if you were looking for it to combat the dryness alone than unfortunately I don't think it'll be of much help to you . I don't suppose I should by the moisture one though because it obviously doesn't suit my skin . I don't dislike this product line though since it doesn't sting my face, has a nice application and doesn't cause me to breakout .

So yes I might repurchase this product again, but I'll be searching around for better creams for the time being . Anyway do you have problems finding a fitting moisturising cream for you ? Is it difficult for you to find a fitting cream or was it easy ? I'd love to know !




Signing out,

-THE TEACOAST .

It was actually pretty much by luck that I came across this product . When I got the O.S.T Serum and cream Wishtrend was also wonderful enough to give me a couple of samples as well, and the red serum happened to be one of them . From what I remember I have heard of the product before and I think it was floating on the Wishtrend site as one of the best sellers at the time, along side the OST serum . When I tried the sample it had the most enticing scent and I couldn't help but want to use it ! In no time I looked at the reviews and it was only good, plus my OST serum started running out so I thought, 'hey, why not ?' .

General Overview

The Red Serum is marketed as a Korean dupe for high end serum products, boasting to have the same effect at less than half the price; and to add to that it was Wishtrend's 2014 winner for the best awards . On the Wishtrend store it costs about $40 USD and on eBay you can get it for $26-$37 . This product has 40mL as well so if you use it once a day it will basically last you for 5 or more months, but from what I've read of this product you can also use at night . 

Luckily with this serum there's an ingredient list of it that you can read in English PLUS they're all super natural and friendly .

As I said before, the scent of the Red Serum is so . freaking . good . I think out of all the cosmetics and skin care I've tried this has got to be my most favourite scent . If it was made into a perfume I'd probably spray it all over me LOL . Whenever I've used this product it's never made my face hurt which is a huge plus . In addition, when I initially started using it it didn't break me out either . :DD

Claims & Results

• Clear & Bright Skin tone: ...mmm yeahhh... ?
• Firm & Well balanced skin structure: ...
• Flawless & Silky skin texture: YES !
• Rich moisturising from inner layer of skin: ...
• Intensive nourishing for healthy skin: ...

The number one thing I noticed from this is how much smoother it made my skin once I started using it . This was especially helpful for breakouts that would happen near my time of the month or whenever my skin would breakout in general . In fact I stopped using this product for a bit and the first thing I noticed actually was the difference of smoothness of my skin . Also I do believe that it clears and brightens the skin tone to a certain extent but I have come across products that do a better job of this .

In terms of the 'intensive' nourishing and Rich moisturising I just don't feel as though it does the job . Luckily it doesn't have any adverse effects on dry skin but it doesn't exactly alleviate it much either . For the most part, it helped to moisturise the dry spots on my my eyelids and between my eyes, however it couldn't entirely moisturise the side of my nose . I know I can't blame it all on this product since of course I use other stuff as well, but unfortunately it doesn't seem to completely take away those problems . And in terms of a 'firm' & 'well balanced' skin structure, I can't really agree with that since I didn't feel any major effects in that area . But I know for certain that it helps to give the skin a flawless and silky skin texture .

the packaging & smell of it is soo nice~

Final thoughts + Would I repurchase it again ?

This product maybe lacking for my skin but the way it makes your face smooth is freaking amazing . I supposed it's because my skin is on the combination dry side and this product probably isn't suited for that kind of skin . However whenever I break out and my skin doesn't seem to look very smooth I always quickly switch back to this one for a bit and it really helps to calm down the pimples and breakouts .

If there was a smaller version of this product I'd probably repurchase it again . The thing about it is I probably couldn't use it on a daily basis, or there are more suitable products to help with my skin problems (And I'd hate for this product to expire on me . :P) . If anything I'd definitely recommend this product for anyone who has oily skin or problems with acne . Luckily this product doesn't cause any further problems for your skin if it's on the drier side but it definitely wouldn't get rid of it . 

Do you have oily skin ? And if so what kind of products do you like to use for it ? I'd love to know !

Signing out,

-THE TEACOAST . 

Oh man, the days are starting to get real cold around here haha . @_@ With that being said after all the hauls I've had recently (as I was caught up buying presents for other people I ended up getting heaps of stuff for me as well . XD") I've actually been meaning to review this product for a while now . I was first interested in buying it since I'm a sucker for all natural skincare and I've used cucumber in DIY masks since I know it's really wonderful for calming the skin . So to start off this cool December, let's introduce this nice calming product . ^^

General Overview

The main ingredients of this product is 5% lettuce extract, 5% cucumber extract, and 20% cucumber water .  As I said before cucumber is a wonderful ingredient for the calming of the skin, while apparently lettuce works well for removing toxins and protecting the skin . I think these are pretty smart ingredients to use as a toner since usually the job of a toner is to calm the skin after cleansing, as well as remove any excess dirt that your cleansing steps may have missed . This product contains 180mL and believe me when I say that this product will definitely last you for probably a year if you use it at least twice a day . On average it's around $15 on eBay which means its wonderfully on the cheaper end of the paying spectrum (gotta love Korean skin care drug store brands <3).

It's scent is so refreshing and so is the application ! I really feel as though my skin is nice and refreshed after I apply it on my skin . I'm finding it difficult to explain the scent but it's most certainly not a cosmetic scent, and smells quite nice and fresh . It's also a very subtle scent as well . In terms of its texture it has just a little bit more of a thicker consistency than normal water . When it goes into the skin it basically seeps in immediately without leaving a sticky residue . I know I've said it a lot but using this product is absolutely refreshing .

Claim & Results

• Moisturising & refreshing: most definitely refreshing
  On the point of moisturising, I'm not exactly for or against it, but for my skin I don't think 'moisturising' . On the point of refreshing though yup, yup, yup !
• Hydrates without stickiness: yeah ?
  When I applied it on one of the things I definitely noticed was that it wasn't sticky, on your hands or on your face . I've never used a toner that left a super sticky feeling on my face but the IT'S SKIN collagen toner did leave a bit of stickiness on my hands after using it, so I always enjoyed the application of this toner .

Final thoughts +Would I repurchase it again ?

See here's the thing, as I said before I have combination dry skin and there's an odd phenomenon where, depending on the product, I'll have dry eyelids . Now I used this product for around 6 months, and after changing to more hydrating creams...I still had dry eyelids . I guess I was suffering from a sort of denial but after the discontinuation of using this product I noticed that I didn't have those problems with my eyelids anymore . So if you unfortunately have that weird problem like I do, then you most definitely wouldn't want to use this product if your eyelids become dry using certain products .

But the thing is, after around 3-4 months I started to factor in that my dry eyelids were because of this product...but I kept using it anyway . And why ? Because I simply enjoyed using this product . I enjoyed the fact that it was very refreshing on my skin and it made me feel sooooo refreshed . So despite its drawbacks, I generally enjoyed using this product . However I think this products aim is to be 'moisturising' as well as refreshing, and even though I agree with the refreshing part, I don't think I can agree with the moisturising part, as much as it pains me to say that . ;3;

So would I repurchase it again ? Well, because of my dry eyelids I can't really . However I'd definitely recommend this product to anyone who doesn't suffer from that weird dry eyelid spell . If you'd like some refreshingness added to your routine, this will definitely be the product for you haha .

Do you have any toners that you enjoy using ? I'd love to hear about it~

Signing out,

-THE TEACOAST .

A MIZON REVIEEEEWW . And as an add on I’ve also decided to do video review for the first time ever which you’ll see later on in this post . ^^ I decided to get this product as it’s been the best seller at a site I always go to in order to check the latest Korean skin care trends . I think this is Mizon’s best selling product as well~ Also since snail creams has started to become a huuuge trend on the Korean band wagon of course, I wanted to try it out ! XD

Oh and here is the video review for it ! The written review will still continue under the video though for anyone that’s in the mood for reading haha . :)

General Overview

The all in one snail repair cream is made up of 92% snail extract for all of you who just cannot get enough of that snail lol . I was quite surprised with the scent, because in actual fact it smells quite...plastic-y ? However it’s not bad plastic . Like sweet plastic . Like it was cultivated in a strawberry patch or something..IDK HOW TO EXPLAIN IT LOL . OTL But it’s not a strong scent compared to the other stuff I’ve had a whiff of haha . The packaging for this is glass and is soooo not travel friendly . I don't even want to think about travelling with this . It's also super heavy as well . However the packaging is pretty durable, I've dropped it a couple of times but it didn't break on me (and I've read that someone dropped their OST serum and it broke and that was their money out the window) so I'm quite thankful that it's still quite sturdy on that regard .

This product contains 75mL and is $17 on eBay which I think is a HUUUUGE bargain for that amount alone . This will last you at LEAST 6 months even if you choose to use as much of it to your hearts content (trust me, I know) . This has also been a pretty cult favourite, and I think it originated from the good folks at wishtrend who have been responsible with runaway hit products such as the OST serum, LEI LANI whitening finisher as well as SKIN&LAB’s red serum . Wishtrend is popular for giving effective skin care at an affordable price and I think that’s why they’ve really become well known in the Korean skin care world .

Claims & Results

• Mucin- quickly recovers damaged skin: quite ?
  I think it definitely speeds up the process from your average product .
• Adenoside/Peptide- Anti-wrinkle agent: YES then no...
  When I first started using this product I noticed that my smile lines disappeared and it was the coolest and most amazing thing ever . HOWEVER after a month/two months or so the smile lines came back... OTL, albeit they're definitely not as strong as they used to be . But after prolonged use of this product (I've been using it for 5 months now) I guess the strong effect of the cream is bound to wear off..
• Reddish & trouble mark care: yes, and no .
  Ever since I've used this product I've never had trouble with blemishes or redness ever which is amaaaazing, since usually after cleaning my face that would be something I'd get and it wouldn't wear away for the next two hours . @_@ At the beginning I think it DID help with trouble mark care, however just like the anti-wrinkle effects it goes away after prolonged use of probably +3 months
• Beta-glucan, peptide, green tea extract- Widened pore care: yes !
  K THIS IS GONNA BE GROSS BRACE YOURSELF but when I have flakey skin or whiteheads on my nose I tend to use tweezers to take them out . I'M SORRY THAT'S NOT THE RIGHT THING TO DO GUYS BUT I CAN'T STAND IT WHEN IT'S SUPER OBVIOUS ON MY NOSE . Because of this filthy, filthy habit I have (and again, I'm sorry) the aftermath of this is widened pores, however I do think that this product does a good job in order to not keep my pores open even after I do that, so I've never worried about my pores when I've used this product . :)
• Elastic skin: uh huh .
  I definitely think my skin's surface has improved or has stayed in an improved state from my previous night care cream . If anything I recognised pretty well that this product made my skin generally smoother than what my skin used to be . I don't know how to explain it . But yes, my skin is definitely more smooth when I started using this product .
• Hyaluronic acid,  Birch Black Sap, Dimethicone- Moisture and nutrition supplying: yes but...
  I think it definitely helps to alleviate dry problems with the skin but I don't think it will be a good way to fix your skin if you have dry skin problems, that's for sure .

Final thoughts + Would I repurchase it again ?

I believe that a night cream should help with the bigger problems of your skin . This product has really helped to relieve a LOT of symptoms that my skin had huge problems with such as reddishness, widened pores and REALLY BAD moisture problems . However I definitely need a stronger product if I were going to use it to the very end . I mean if I was a teenager I would of legit freaking loved this product . A lot of the problems I have to deal with now aren't really problems I had when I was a teenager, and the things that this product fixed are basically ALL my skin problems as a teenager LOL . 

I love this product though and I felt as though it really tried it's best to take care of my skin . Since the effects of this product wears off after a while I recommend you use this product in rotation with another night skin care routine or if you're a teenager that just wants overall skin improvement . I also recommend this to people with sensitive skin since it really doesn't irritate your face at all, and recommend this to people that perhaps have oily skin since the cream isn't heavy for your face at all . When I've used this product I've only had one instance of a notable breakout and that was the week during my periods XD" (but out of the FIVE months I've used it that has only happened once) .

So would I repurchase it again ? As much as I love the price and how much it's done for my skin I'm afraid my skin needs a stronger night care routine . I have smile lines that I'd like to prevent, and this product didn't completely take care of my moisture problems in the SUMMER alone, so I definitely need a stronger moisture product . Maybe, if all my skin problems were fixed and I just wanted to maintain well I'd repurchase this product again . Ah, but if only . if only . :')

What's your go to night cream ?

Signing out,

-THE TEACOAST .

Here's a Tony Moly review ! I think my first one too . Anyways I decided to buy this product since the usual product I like to use to clean my skin (the amaaaazeballs BANILA CO's Clean It Zero), isn't really great to use with already wet skin . I mean it's not like you can't use it on wet skin it's just that I don't like using it like that . So I wanted to have a cleanser that I can use in the shower and from what I saw this product was the best seller at the time so I thought, hey why not ?

General Overview

The scent of the lemon one is quite refreshing, it smells like a sweet lemonade rather than actual lemon haha . These cleansers are pretty cheap considering that this gives you 180mL . Yes, you read that right, 180mL . That is literally the most I've ever seen from any product that I've bought and like, 100mL is already super impressive to me . This will probably last year a year even if you used it both day and night . Also it's pretty impressive that for NEARLY 200mL you can find it on eBay for $8 USD . It's in a plastic bottle so it's pretty travel friendly and you won't have to worry about breaking it .

Even though I bought the lemon foam cleanser, I thought it'd be a good idea to give the properties of all of the products in this line .

• Acerola: aroma of acerola (skin stress relief)
• Lemon: vitamin C
• Red Grapefruit: rich in vitamin C (skin stress relief)
• Aloe Vera: 96% water containing aloe (moisturising for dry skin)
• Blueberry: Various minerals and vitamins (skin stress relief)

On application, of course you need water so it's perfect for using it in the shower . The texture of it LOOKS a little rough, kind of like NATURE REPUBLIC's Super Aqua Max combination cream . However once you put it on it's not rough at all and foams quickly and easily . However it doesn't take off stuff like mascara very well so you'll have to use a stronger cleanser afterwards . Oh btw good luck if it gets into your eyes because it STINGS LIKE A MOTHERFRIKKER . I mean yeah if you get stuff in your eyes it hurts, but man with this cleanser it hurts like HELL, just don't even try LOL . @_@ . 

So originally I got this cleanser because I've always had problems with brightening my skin and lemon has always been a trusted ingredient for me . But when I started using this my skin started to noticeably more dryer than it usually does . You may be thinking "then why didn't you go with the aloe one?" and that's simply because I did not have the problem before I was using this product . So if your skin has the ability to get dry (and my one does since it's sensitive + combination/dry skin) it will wreak havoc on your skin, unfortunately . 

Claim & Results

• Skin stress relief: not even a little .
  To be honest I feel as though this added MORE stress to my skin, if anything . I don't mind the fact that it gives a squeaky finish but it somehow feels like it stresses my skin a bit . Especially due to the fact that you kinda rub in the stuff more since it's on the weaker side of being a cleanser .
• Clear & brightened skin: nope .

Final thoughts + Would I repurchase it again ?

When I used this it gave SUPER dry patches on my nose, forehead and eyelids . Those parts are usually dry areas but it just became more pronounced, like to the point where my skin became flakey WHILE my bb or cc cream is on (and my skin NEVER did that prior) . I know that it was this product that was the problem because when I stopped using this product went back to using the usual Clean It Zero those problems with my skin went away days later . Not only this but it was painfully dry near the end of SUMMER, this wasn't even during the colder months. So no, I wouldn't repurchase this again . Not even the other ones in this line . When I checked the site again it was no longer the best seller so maybe I was unlucky and caught this product while it was still new and hyped or something .

Usually I say "maybe try this product if..." but considering that this product isn't even a bestseller anymore, I say there are better things to try out there even if it IS a cheap product . Because, even if you don't have dry skin it doesn't really do a proper job in cleaning off stuff like makeup so it'll just add extra steps to your skin care routine and there are easier ways to go around that and better foam cleanser products to help you with that problem . So yeah, sorry this reviews terribly harsh but there are better things on the Korean market .

But with that being said, what's your go-to shower cleanser ? I'd love to hear your recommendations !

Signing out,

-THE TEACOAST .

Ah yes, after many months after trying it, I've decided to finally review it . I wanted to wait a bit to see how it was different to other skin care products and whether it actually did something in my skin care regime . And what can I say ? I did .

General Overview

It is a SUPER raved about product and is part of wishtrend's holy grail products . It was originally known as the O.S.T serum, and then it was changed to the C20 serum . I know that after this, they also made a C21.5 serum version of it . This recent version has taken away the leftover stickiness and oxidisation (the serum turning to a yellow colour after awhile, or when put in direct sunlight) . So I just want to stress the fact that this is not the O.S.T serum or the C21.5 serum, but the C20 serum . 

And as for the O.S.T cream they've never really changed it . XD"

This product's main ingredient is Vitamin C which is found in things like lemon and orange .  From my understanding since it's kind of acidic, basically, the serum might sting a bit . And it definitely did for me, ESPECIALLY when my skin was dry . @_@ People say you get used to it, and I mean, you do . But like...the pain of the sting is the same no matter how long and consistently you use the cream LOL . XD" I didn't skip out using this in my night routine much and apart from 2 or 3 days I used this product until it was finished . I have pretty sensitive skin and honestly I was a bit scared that the stinging was bad for my skin (it's usually a HUGE tell tale warning sign for a product that's no good for my skin) . However, I did find the product to be more useful than harmful . If you use this product and it gives your face redness or itchiness as well as that sting though, I suggest you stop using it . AND WHATEVER YOU DO, DO NOT USE IT IN THE MORNING OR DAYTIME, products with Vitamin C in it have adverse effects when it's put in the sun so make sure you only use it at night !!!

These products should be used in your night routine only . If you get them together they're usually around $30 USD on, and if you get them separately they're basically about $15 USD each . Even though it's part of sort of beauty cult, it's actually pretty easy to get online and is available on major sellers like ebay and amazon (even amazon Japan, which surprised me !) . 

The packaging is glass so it's definitely a pain to travel with LOL . At least they're small though so they can fit in your carry on . The serum is 30mL while the cream is 50mL .  Regardless of the difference in solution, oth the serum and cream lasted me roughly 4-5 months and finished up at around the same time . As rumoured, both the serum and solution makes your hands a bit sticky after applying it, and it leaves your face feeling pretty moist even after you wake up .

Claims & Results

• Whitens the skin yupp !
  I use to have huuuge trouble with uneven skintone and I think this was one of the things that really alleviated that . Not only this but I think this combo does a pretty good job of keeping your skin even after you finish the use of it ^^ granted you don't do things like stay out in the sun and stuff like that~ And with saying it's a huge help in whitening the skin it also very much...
• Recovers trouble scars
  Since whitening technically means to cure an uneven skintone, it also helps a LOT with trouble scars . Actually, regardless of how much BB cream I used (and with it's claims of 'whitening' and it being good for your skin and all) throughout late high school my acne scars from the early part of my high school days never really went away . However after finishing up the serum and cream, I honestly feel pretty comfortable looking at my skin, and it really does fade away the acne scars . As of now I feel as though I can't seem them at all without any BB/CC cream on, it's kind of amazing .
• Tighten pores ...
  To be honest I don't really have a problem with open pores, so I wouldn't really know the answer to that . sorry . ^^" But I guess it might since...
• Removes blackheads YES . AND PERMANENTLY .
  It's actually kind of funny because I bought this product solely for the whitening properties, and after I was reading up on it AFTER finishing it that's when I found out it has the ability to remove blackheads . The thing is I've tried removing blackheads before and no matter how cleaned it looked, it would always come back . BUT THIS SERUM ACTUALLY DOES THE THING AND I DIDN'T EVEN KNOW IT LOL . @_@ Honestly speaking though I have like 1 or 2 blackheads left on my nose but I think 95% of them have been eliminated from the way it used to be and that is seriously better than having them there .

Ending comments + Would I purchase this again ?

HOLY GRAIL . HOLY GRAIL . HOLY GRAIL PRODUCT . I think I've mentioned this in a post before, but it really is . If you have trouble with uneven skintone or acne scars, or blackheads on your nose (like me !) this will definitely change your life LOL . However the ingredient of Vitamin C may be a bit too much for some people and I have read reviews where it really wasn't good for the persons skin, so watch out for that . I mean yeah the solution is a bit sticky, but for what benefit it gives it really doesn't matter . Also the oxidisation of the product didn't really give a outwardly negative effect to the product from what I observed . It just went yellow but like, so what ? lol . If it worries you though you can read up on the negative effects of oxidisation and then decide whether it's worth the risk of using it or not .

So would I purchase this product again ? No . Because it solved my problems when I used it LOL . However I stayed pretty strict to the schedule and used it 99.9% every night when I went to bed for 4-5 months . If you don't, then the products magic won't really work . ^^" BUT THANKYOU MAGICAL PRODUCT FOR GRACING MY LIFE~ You will definitely be a milestone in my skin care history . :')

Signing out,

-THE TEACOAST .