Skinfood Black Pomegranate Premium Kit Review

   It is another Skinfood review day my dear readers! Not to mention another way overdue product review. The product I will review today is one of the 2 lines from Skinfood that I love...the black pomegrante line. This line focuses on anti-aging and a little on brightening the skin.

   Months ago, I did a review about the Black Pomegranate Emulsion and since I found it effective, I always wanted to have a regular sized of that or a set if budget permits. Anyway, last December, I was sent 2 boxes of this kit by one online seller that wanted to be anonymous hahaha. When I opened the package I was so happy because my wish came true. 

   
  The Black Pomegranate Premium Kit consists of 4 products from the line: a 10ml toner and emulsion, a 5mg cream, and 8ml voluming serum. We use this set in this order: toner > voluming serum> emulsion> cream. I used these at night time because it is moisturizing. They all have this mild fruity scent.

  First let me talk about the toner and emulsion. Both contains 10ml of product. The toner is watery in consistency while the emulsion is a bit thick and white. The toner claims to give soft and supple skin. Apply it on skin using a cotton pad/ball and pat skin for better absorption. The emulsion claims to make skin soft and plump. IMO, there is nothig too special about the toner. It cleanses skin gently and that's it. I can always use my Wonder Pore toner as an alternative. It is cheaper compared to this toner anyway. The emulsion gave me instant soft and plump skin the next day. That's the reason why I fell in love with this line. I saw and felt the difference.

  The voluming serum is contained in a cute bottle with pump. It is a bit thick in consistency but not as thick as the emulsion. I am not sure if the sample serum has the powder content like its big bottle counterpart. This serum claims to hydrate, illuminate and plump the skin. You need to wait a little for the skin to absorb it before applying the emulsion.

   The last one is the cream. It is stored in a tiny little plastic jar. The opening is big enough for a finger to fit in. It has a thick consistency and it is very oily for my skin so I only use this at night and use only a little amount. This cream claims to give one a luminous and resilient skin and has anti-wrinkle effect. This cream is perfect for dry skin. It gives you a boost of moisture while you sleep. 

PROS:
- live up to its claims
- you can see and feel the effects
- divine fruity scent
- a little amount goes a long way
- nice packaging (both sample and regular sizes)
- non-irritating
- did not cause me any breakouts

CONS:
- (regular size) is pricey
- the kit is hard to find 
- the cream is not recommended for oily skin

  Overall, I would recommend this line for mature or dry skin. This is also suitable for people looking for a moisture boost at night. I am sad that I wasn't able to show you some before and after pictures of my skin. I was really convinced by this product's effectiveness. It made my skin look and feel soft and plump. I saw significant changes with my skin's texture and glow. Each product included in this line costs more than a thousand each. (Like I always say) Skinfood is pricey. You can save 200-300 bucks when you purchase them online. The best one to have on this line is the emulsion. A bottle can last for months because you don't need much to cover your face and/or neck. If I were to choose this line versus anti-aging products readily available in stores, I would still choose this. The price may be a bit same so I would rather go with something that really works fast. I give this premium kit a 5 out of 5!!!!!
   

Etude Every Month Cleansing Foam #2 Review

   Are you in search for a facial wash that really suits your skintype and skincare needs? Are you one of those people who can't stick to one facial wash to use til the last drop? Well, if your answer is a big YES, look no further because Etude House has a wide variety of facial wash and cleanser that meets every person's skincare needs. One of their facial skincare line that offers a WIDE selection of facial wash if their Every Month Cleansing Foam line.

 The Every Month Cleansing Foam line consists of 12 different cleansing foams. Each of the 12 has its own claims and each is suitable for a particular skin type or need. They have different consistencies. Some are cream foam type and some are gel foam. Their scents also vary. Each of the 12 has its own particular special ingredient. The one I have is #2 which contains Pomegranate and Berry and is meant for firming skin and making it elastic. 

   Each tube consists of 100 ml of product and costs PhP198. The manufacturing date is stamped at the top part of the tube. There are English and Korean details printed at the back. The ingredients are printed in a sticker which I already removed. It has a seal inside so you'll know it is new and unused. This particular variant is gel foam type and smells fruity but like my daughter's shampoo. Kinda tolerable for me. A tiny drop like the one on the picture can cover my entire face and neck because it turns into a rich lather. Just make sure to place the cap very well so it won't spill. It is upside down when you place it in the shelf.

   Now let's see how well it performed. Above, I have a washable mascara, Skinfood Tint Gloss, and Etude Rosy Tint on my hand. The two tints are the long lasting ones. As you can see the products does not form into a bubble foam but has a rich lather. The 3 were hard to remove by just rubbing it. After rinsing, the mascara was complety removed but traces of lip tints were still there. My hand felt very soft afterwards. The same result I get every time I wash my face. By the way, I use this as my night time cleanser. I use Innisfree during daytime foer sebum control. 

PROS:

- affordable

- makes skin soft 

- rich lather

- mild

- many variants

- did not cause me any breakout

- pleasant smell

- does not dry skin

CONS: 

- does not completely remove makeup

- no sebum control (this variant)

- product consistency (I prefer cream foam)

- may spill 

   This particular variant is suitable for mature or dry skin. This is also good for people with sensitive skin. I like this line because there are so many to choose from. You can have like 1 variant for daytime and 1 for night time. I just won't bother trying like 2 at a time because I have 2 facial foams already. Though it can't completely remove makeup that it still fine with me because I seldom wear makeup. Also there's my reliable Wonder Pore toner to finish the job. The score for this cutie is a 4 out of 5!!!