[ETUDE HOUSE] nutrifull SHEA BUTTER *sleeping pack*

I seldom buy skincare products made for dry skin because my skin is rather oily. I still get dry and flakey areas from time to time and so I came to [ETUDE HOUSE]'s nutrifull SHEA BUTTER line.
This line consists of the following products:
- essentializer
- cream
- eye cream
- sleeping pack

I got the sleeping pack only!

Description: Enriched with Ecocert certified Organic Shea Butter and Cloudberry ingredient, this overnight leave-in treatment forms a moisture barrier to nourish and moisturize for a supple, radiant skin by morning.

The outer packaging of the nutrifull SHEA BUTTER sleeping pack is kept in beige/ brown and has the description in Korean and English on it.
The product itself is inside a plastic jar which has the same color combination as the outer packaging. The jar contains 100ml and underneath the twist-off lid is another white cover.

The two main ingredients are Organic Shea Butter and Natural Cloudberry. This product line is free of 5 ingredients: Paraben, Talc, Benzophenone, Mineral Oil and Artificial Colorants.

The white and creamy sleeping pack has a very soft floral fragrance.
I use it once a week and apply it before going to bed. It takes a few minutes to get absorbed and it feels a little bit sticky the whole night. Probably I just applied too much of it.
In the morning my face looked oily but felt moisturized. 

It's not perfect for oily skin but I still like to use it because of my -sometimes- dry areas.
If you have normal or dry skin and want to try out this product line, I can recommend the small skin care kit which includes the essentializer, cream and sleeping pack.

How to use: After toning, smooth evenly on face before sleeping. Do not rinse off - the productwill absorb. Cleanse in the morning with warm water. For an extra nourishment, use after Nutrifull Butter Cream.

Price: around 12,50,- €/ US$17 
Bought at: eBay (f2plus1) 

What I love:
It moisturizes well and has a very nice scent.  

What I don’t like:  
Not really made for oily skin! 

Will I buy this again? It's nice but I don't think I will repurchase it. Wanted to get the eye cream, though.

[Holika Holika] Gonyak Soft *JELLY in Cleansing Cream*

Within the last few month [Holika Holika] released some new product lines. One of these is the Gonyak Soft line, whose products are good for dry and sensitive skin, because they are mild and moisturizing.
I got the Gonyak Soft JELLY in Cleansing Cream for make-up removal. The other available products are:
- JELLY in Cleansing Foam
- JELLY Scrub
- PERFECT Bubble Foam
- MOISTURE Cleansing Balm

Description: Mild and moisturizing cleansing with smooth konjac biz. Konjac ingredient that is excellent on hydrolysis of protein cleanses make-up impurities and pores cleanly. Stimulates skin gently and gives massage to create transparent skin.

No-petrol lithium, no-benzophenone, and no-artificial color.

The cleansing cream comes inside a pink jar, contains 150ml and has a white twist-off lid.
The entire description is in Korean only.

Underneath the lid is a second white cover to protect the product inside.

Its main ingredient is Konjac Root Extract (10%). 

Compared with other cleansing creams the Gonyak Soft JELLY in Cleansing Cream doesn't have a super smooth and creamy consistency. The white texture is a a mix of cream and jelly.
You can see all the small jelly bits/ clumps inside this cleansing cream.
These jelly bits gentle massage your skin and removes the make-up.

Beside the soft texture it also has a soft and slightly sweet scent, what I really like.

After trying this cleanser out I can say that it removed my make-up very well and left my skin soft afterwards. It even removed my eye make-up without burning in my eyes.

How to use: Pour moderate amount on dry hands, and remove make-up while massaging gently all over face. Wipe off with tissue, and rinse with warm water.

Price: around 13,50,- €/ US$18 
Bought at: eBay (rubyruby76)  

What I love: 
It removes make-up well without drying out my skin. 

What I don’t like: 
Nothing yet! 

Will I buy this again? Maybe I will. Would also like to try out the Cleansing Foam and/ or Bubble Foam.

[baviphat] Natural Pure Peach Facial Foam

One of the first cleansing foams I purchased from a Korean brand was [baviphat]'s Natural Pure Peach Facial Foam. I got it back in 2011 but just started to use it a week ago!
You can get different kinds of the Facial Foam, as well as Cleansing Creams for make-up removal and Shower Gels.

Cleansing Creams:

- Natural Pure Peach Cleansing Cream

- Natural Pure Aloe Drop Cleansing Cream

- Natural Pure Avocado Cleansing Cream

- Natural Pure Lemon Cleansing Cream

Facial Foams:

- Natural Pure Peach Facial Foam

- Natural Pure Aloe Drop Facial Foam

- Natural Pure Avocado Facial Foam

- Natural Pure Lemon Facial Foam

Bubble Showers:

- Natural Pure Peach Fresh Up Bubble Shower

- Natural Pure Avocado Relaxing Bubble Shower

- Natural Pure Lemon Brightening Bubble Shower

- Natural Pure Soft Milk Relaxing Bubble Shower

I got the peach one because at eBay they said that this cleansing foam controls sebum and can reduce the pores size. But it's also very good for dry skin!

Description: A luxurious facial cleanser formulated with peach extract to help keep skin soft and well-hydrated with regular use. Recommended for dry and mature skin types.

With 200ml content, the Natural Pure Peach Facial Foam is the biggest cleansing foam I own. Other facial cleansers usually got just 120~150ml.

The squeeze-out tube is kept in a very light yellowish-beige, with a orange sticker around it which got a 'peach' print on it. As many cleansing foams inside a tube it has a simple flip-top lid!

The description is completely in korean but I found some informations online. Therefore, I can tell you the main ingredients of the Peach Facial Foam:

Peach: Sebum Control, Dead Skin Cell Removal, Skin Protection

Japanese Apricot: Anti-microbial Effect, Dead Skin Cell Removal

Cucumber: Elastic Skin, Minimizing Pores

Portulaca: Cleansing Effect, Anti-inflammatory Effect

The white foam has a thick & creamy consistency with a soft peachy scent. I like that the scent is not too fruity and overpowering.

I use this cleanser currently in the morning only coz of its moisturizing effect. It doesn't dry out my skin as much as some other soapy cleansers do. All in all, a nice facial foam for daily use but not really the right one for very oily skin!

How to use: Squeeze out a small amount of cleanser onto palm and rub hands together to create a generous lather. Apply lather on skin and gently massage onto face. Rinse thoroughly and then pat skin dry.

Price: around 11,- €/ US$14  
Bought at: eBay (bello-girl)        

    
What I love: 

The soft scent and that it doesn't dry out my skin too much.

      
What I don’t like: 

Nothing at the moment!    

Will I buy this again? The product isn't too bad but I won't buy it again!

[Holika Holika] 3" seconds Starter Collagen

When I finished the 3" seconds Starter Hyaluronic Acid (reviewed it here) I wasn't sure if I will buy another one or not. Then I saw that [Holika Holika] released the Vita Complex one which I found very interesting but after reading that it brightens the skin tone I decided that it would be better to get the 3" seconds Starter Collagen instead.

Collagen helps to moisturize and firm the skin!

Description: Collagen and Trehalose makes moisturized and elastic skin condition by firming and moisturizing the skin. Hydrolyzed Collagen keeps elastic and moisturized skin condition for a long time. Trehalose has powerful moisturizing effect that protects skin cells.

Like the Hyaluronic Acid Starter it comes in a translucent bottle with a white pump and a lid.

The bottle of the Collagen Starter is pinkish instead of blue. 

The content is with 150ml the same!

Beside the sugar Trehalose, which can be found in cactus plants and protects dry skin from drying out, it also contains 10% Collagen. The Marine Collagen helps to keep the skin smooth and wrinkle-free. 

The clear, gel-like consistency is slightly runny and a bit scented. It does moisturize well, absorbs fast and makes my skin more smooth.

Compared with the Hyaluronic Acid Starter, the Collagen one keeps my skin longer moisturized - even after it got completely absorbed by my skin.

I use the 3" seconds Starter Collagen every morning after washing my face and before using a toner/ skin. I like this product coz it protects my skin from drying out after using a cleansing foam. Hopefully it will also help to keep my skin wrinkle-free - that's why I mainly use products containing collagen!

How to use: Use it before toner/ skin. Apply appropriate amount on face and pat until absorbed. Apply it asap after washing your face (best within 3 seconds)!!

Price: around 15,50,- €/ US$19 
Bought at: eBay (luckygoldstar)        

What I love: 

It protects my skin from drying out (after washing my face) and makes it smoother! 

What I don’t like: 

Nothing yet!

Will I buy this again? I'm not sure but it could be! Maybe they will release another version again.

[ETUDE HOUSE] BeBe gentle cream

Actually, I wanted to write a review about the [Holika Holika] Egg Soap (white) I got over a year ago and which is very popular. But after I opened the container today I saw that the white egg became yellowish and feels oily somehow. I guess it's a bit too old already, therefore I don't think I will further use it.

Nevertheless, I used one of these eggs when I got them 2011 and I still remember that the white egg soap made my skin super sleek and pores became smaller after washing my face, but it also felt a bit dry. I was thinking about ordering the black (charcoal) egg soap or the ones from [TONYMOLY]  but since I own too many other cleansing foams I didn't do it till now.

Another product I got not long ago is the BeBe gentle cream from [ETUDE HOUSE] which I use always after taking shower. You can also get a foot mask and a elbow mask from this line!

Description: A gently body massage cream supplies moisturising, elasticity and soothing care with natural ingredients.

The gentle cream comes in a large, flat tube, contains 150ml and has a flip-top lid. The pastel green tube with the cute prints on it looks very nice! The description on the back is in Korean and English!

The active main ingredients are Microemulsion A, Salicylic Acid, Urea and Shea Butter. Some other ingredients are Oatmeal, Lily Extract and Cactus Flower Extract!

The consitency of the BeBe gentle cream is non-greasy and slightly thicker than a body lotion. It reminds me rather of a body milk or sunscreen milk. 

This cream might also be great for people who doesn't like strong perfumed products coz the scent is super soft.

Since the cream has a slight sticky texture you have to massage and pat it into your skin for better absorbtion. I apply it after taking shower, concentrating on dry body areas, and I love the smooth feeling afterwards.

I would like to try out the BeBe foot mask as well but I'll get a similar product from [TONYMOLY] first!

How to use: Apply cream to any part of body by massaging into skin. 

Price: around 13,- €/ US$16

Bought at: eBay (zinopark)     

What I love: 

The cute design, soft scent and smooth feeling it leaves on my skin! 

What I don’t like: 

Nothing yet! 

Will I buy this again? I don't think so! It's a bit pricey and I think I will get another body lotion instead. But would like to get the BeBe foot mask, though!

[SKINFOOD] Steam Milk Mask Cream

In my Fresh Apple review I mentioned that [SKINFOOD] also released a new line for dry skin containing milk protein. After almost 1 month I finally received the Steam Milk Mask Cream of that line.

I love products with milk and beside the Mask Cream there is also a Essence Mist and a Bubble Mask available.

Description: A steamed milk-infused cream that immediately melts into skin, transforming dry skin into a soft, firm, smooth texture, like a facial mask does.
* Steamed Milk? When steamed, milk turns into a mound of microfine bubbles that are sustained with all the benefits milk has, and yet feels silkier and softer to the touch.

The outer packaging looks like those recycling milk tetrapacks with the description in English and Korean on it. The packaging is kept in white, brown and light blue colors!
When you open the 'milk tetrapack' on top you can take out the round container which contains the cream.

The container is made of white plastic with a twist-off lid. It has the same design as most of [SKINFOOD]'s face masks but don't forget that the Steam Milk Mask Cream is a rich face cream - not a mask!

Inside the container are 100g!

Underneath the second cover you get the white cream with its thick and creamy consistency. The product is soft scented and doesn't has that baby powder scent many other steam milk products got.

The skin nutrition ingredients are Milk Protein, Beta-glucan, Yeast Extract, Natto Gum and Tocopherly Acetate. Cetyl Alcohol and Parfume is also included!

You don't get a spoon/ spatula with this product, therefore you need to dip your fingers inside the cream.

Since it's made for dry skin it doesn't has any oil control what is not so good for my combination/ oily skin but I still like it. Will use it mostly when my skin feels too dry!

How to use: At the end of your daily skin care routine, apply an ample amount to the face with gentle strokes.

Price: around 13,- €/ US$17

Bought at: eBay (rubyruby76)     
 

What I love:  

I love the whole product! 

 

What I don’t like: 

There is nothing I don't like yet!

Will I buy this again? I probably would! Will get the Essence Mist as well.