Innisfree Canola Honey Pack & Cream Mini-Review

   How was your weekend guys? I guess some of you my dear readers have already received their Christmas bonuses last week and some are done with their shopping *wink*. I am done with mine last weekend and it feels like Christmas already. 

   Let's start the week with a mini-review of a pack/cream from one of my favorite Korean skincare brand Innisfree. Today's spotlight is on Innisfree Canola Honey Pack and Cream. Another mouthful for a product name right? This sampler was sent to me as a freebie from a Korean ebay seller, behappywithme. She's one of the top sellers on ebay.

   The sachet contains only 1ml of product. Which can last for 2-3 days (nightly use). As always and expected, the back part of the sachet has product details written in Hangul/Korean. This product helps create a moisture barrier for hydrated skin. Its main ingredient, Canola Honey, is rich in flavonoids and protein for firm and elastic skin. Since this is a product meant for skin hydration, I only consumed the pack at night. Before opening the sachet, I thought it was cream-like as the name implied but it was a sticky thick gel...like honey only clear. The scent was like honey. A tiny drop (like the one above) was enough to cover my entire face. And a rice grain size for my neck. I used it after washing and toning. Once applied, the product does feel really sticky but after massaging my face and neck it felt like I applied a cream instead of a gooey substance. It felt light once the product was absorbed by my skin. The next day my skin felt hydrated and the little bumps on my chin were gone. 

   Overall, this product is very suitable for women in their 30's-above for skin hydration. People with dry skin will benefit much from this product as well. As to people like me with oily skin, may opt not use this as this will produce more oil especially when used during daytime. A big no no. But a tiny amount during your nightly beauty regimen can help you have a moisturized skin when you wake up the next day. So therefore very optional for us. 

PROS:

- does its claims

- works as a cream and as a sleeping pack

- mild

- absorbs quickly

- very natural scent

- a tiny amount is needed

CONS:

- sticky when applied

- may not be suitable for oily skin

- produces more oil on face

   Though I belong to the oily skin group, I still like this product. Though I have no plans of purchasing a tub. There are so many products out there that does the same but for a cheaper price. I give this honey a 4 out of 5!

Etude Moistfull Super Collagen Cream Mini-Review

   Hi everyone! I am back with a sampler for my mini-review. Our spotlight is on Etude House' s Moistfull Super Collagen Cream. I got this sampler from my last set of purchase from @hellogorgeous17 from Instagram. According to the website, this is a cream that contains 63% super collagen, spreading gently but thoroughly onto skin for smooth and elastic skin.

   

   I have used this sampler for 4 nights. I applied it on both face and neck. The packet's got the same color as the normal sized tub. The Moistfull Collagen line has a lot of products- toner/skin, emulsion, cream to name a few. I haven't tried any other product from the line. This sample was the first one.

   

   The cream has a very light texture and scent. The scent fades as you massage the cream. I like the light texture of this cream. It does not feel heavy and absorbs easily. I applied a few dots on my face and neck and spread it outwards. I rinsed it out the next morning. The good thing I noticed whenever I rinse it out in the morning was how soft my skin felt even if I use a facial wash. It did not trigger my face to produce more oil during daytime but this will be a good cream for people with dry skin. For oily skin, I would suggest a dot size amount at night after toner. This is a good product to try out this cold season or if you are living in a winter wonderland.

PROS:

- a little goes a long way

- moisturizing

- makes skin soft

- has a subtle scent

- light texture

- not sticky

CONS:

- may be too moisturizing for oily skin

- did break me out a little

- a bit pricey (regular size)

   This product is good for people with normal to dry skin. It did caused breakout in my case maybe because it is not for my skin type. But I can say it is mild because I never had redness nor itchiness. If it did not caused any breakouts I will purchase the regular size. The verdict: 3.5 out of 5!!!

Sample Review: Skinfood Premium Tomato Line

   I have quite a number of sample products and mini kits here so I decided to do a mini review after I finish using each one of them. A mini review because they are only samples and they may or may have instant or noticeable effects when and while using them. They are also skin care product samples and not make up samples. Make up samples can have an in-depth review compared to skin care samples. 

   I receive a number of samplers with each purchase I make especially online purchases because online sellers are more generous (unconditionally generous IMO) unlike actual stores. But I would have to make an exemption when referring to actual shop this time...the Skinfood kiosk at Wellworth Fairview Terraces. The saleslady assigned there was friendly and generous and not to mention, knows a lot about each product she's selling. I just forgot to ask her name. Anyway, she gave me quite a number of samples and the product I will review today's one of the few she gave- Skinfood's Premium Tomato Line. It includes a toner, essence, emulsion, and cream (used in that order). 

   The Premium Tomato line targets skin whitening. Its main ingredients are tomato extract and vitamin C derivative. The picture above is how the actual sizes looks like. This line also includes a milky face pack (wash-off mask) and a sleeping mask. Those 2 are add-ons to the basic inclusions. Each product has different tomato extract content. The toner has 10%, essence has 30%, emulsion and cream has 20%. 

   The samples I got does not have anything written in English except the name of the product so I had to rely on Skinfood's website for details. The toner included was good for single use but all I can say is that it is effective in removing dirt on my face that I have accumulated the whole day. The amount was so few I was not able to detect if there was any scent present. The only thing I did not like was face felt sticky.The essence has a watery consistency and absorbs quickly. The emulsion was translucent white and a bit thick compared to the essence. The cream was white and thick but glided on skin easily and smoothly. The essence, emulsion, and cream has the same divine scent as the black pomegranate emulsion but only lighter but I like it. The quantity of the product shown on the pictures are the actual quantity I used to cover my entire face. So a little goes a long way don't you think? I also applied a little amount on my neck.

   I used the samples before bedtime because they felt heavy on the skin and they have no oil control claims. They didn't get absorbed easily and felt sticky unlike the other (usual) night time products I use. The good thing about this line was I woke up with fresh and soft skin. After a few nights of using this, I noticed my skin became brighter, softer, fresher, and the pimple marks slightly improved. I also noticed how soft my skin was after rinsing it in the morning using a facial foam. I have not experienced such soft skin sensation with other overnight products I have used. I cannot attest the overall whitening effect though because I only used samples and I was born with a yellowish white complexion so I am not much into whitening facial skin care stuff. 

   I was impressed with the samples from this line. But since I am not into whitening products for my face, I have no plans of purchasing the big ones. The normal sizes are expensive. I guess people looking for whitening products but are on a budget will stay away from these. Well, Skinfood is expensive here and that's the harsh fact we have to accept. My score for this samples? 4 out of 5!

Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream Review

    Snail secretion is now the "it" ingredient in the cosmetic industry nowadays. It claims to heal and repair skin. Most Korean makeup and skin care brands' got something to bargain the market. 

    I was longing to have a skin care product containing snail secretion but I always had second thoughts because normally these products are expensive. I found out about this product on hellogorgeous17 's online shop on Instagram a couple of months ago. And what decided my shopping nerves to do the move is its price. It cost me around 300 bucks for a 45 ml tube. (By the way, hellogorgeous17's got an ongoing X'mas sale on some of her best sellers. Kindly follow her on Instagram for great and affordable (101%) Korean makeup and skin care stuff. You can also pre-order some Korean stuff you wish to buy.)

   Mizon's Snail Recovery Gel Cream comes from a wide range of products from the Multi Function Line of Mizon. It is the fourth step if you purchase the whole line. Since I am using other products for my nightly skin care regimen and aside from the fact that this is the cheapest from the line, I decided to order just this gel cream. I first apply my reliable Argan oil as moisturizer and this one afterwards. I don't know why Mizon called this gel cream. It is just a gel for crying out loud! I only use this product at night because my nightly regimen is focused on moisturization and hydration. This is packed in a simple pink box with a hologram sticker to ensure the authenticity of the product. The tube, looking same as the box, has a foil sticker inside to guarantee that it is new and not tampered. The gel contains 74% snail secretion filtrate. It feels sticky upon application but dries within minutes. It is also unscented and paraben-free. It is recommended for all skin types. This gel targets to: care for skin troubles, improve fine lines/wrinkles, help in pore elasticity and management, provide sleek skin texture, promote skin elasticity, and strengthen skin.

   I use this gel mainly for anti aging, hydration, healing of pimples and pimple scars. I am using this for 5 months now and I have noticed a significant improvement on the lines on my forehead and pimple scars. The lines are gone (hell yeah!) and the old pimple scars are gone ans some almost gone. Of course you have to be very patient on observing its benefits on your skin. I have a fair skin so pimple scars are a burden because it is VERY visible and this gel helped me erase some of them that's been residing on my face for ages. Usage-wise, you just need 1 pea sized (or smaller) to cover your entire face. I suggest you use this nightly (and religiously). Just a thin layer is recommended because it may get sticky even when dry. I also apply some on my neck. Of course I don't want my neck to sag. 

PROS:

- affordable

- it did not cause me any breakouts (case to case basis)

- a little drop is enough to cover the entire face. 

- contains a high amount of snail secretion at 74%

- does what it claims

- travel friendly/handy

CONS:

- may cause breakouts for some

- sticky when applied much

- may cause oily skin to secrete more oil when applied during the day

- available online

   I have no regrets in purchasing this product because it helps me resolve some of my major skin problems one step at a time. It delivers what it promises to do unlike other anti aging products readily available in the market that are pricier. If you are in need of an anti aging and moisturizing skin care product, this may be the one you are looking for. A 4.5 out of 5 for this baby!