[ETUDE HOUSE] released around the same time as the SHINI STAR products some toners which are endorsed by korean boyband SHINee as well. The skin [mal:gem] line consists of five (5) different toners and a emulsion. I got the one for oily skin: fresh (Min Ho).
You can get the following types:
You can get the following types:
- fresh (Min Ho)
- smoother (Onyu)
- moist (Jong Hyen)
- deep moist (Key)
- essential (Taemin)
- emulsion (Moisturizer + Essence + Cream)
Here the TV spots with either SHINee or Dara (2NE1):
Description: [mal:gem] - The Korean word for
cleanness, clarity and pureness. Skin Malgeum hypoallergenic toners
promote clean, clear and pore complexion with moisturizing and pore
cleansing formulas.
* fresh: Oil
control toner which controls excess sebum while providing enough
moisture to keep the skin matt. Bamboo extract and sebum control
ingredient keeps skin clean and fresh.
The fresh toner comes in a green-white packaging. On this packaging you can find the description and ingredients in Korean and English. They also show you the different ways of using the skin [mal:gem] toners: as toner, 30-seconds mask, whole face sheet mask or facial mist. You can buy the mist bottles and dry sheet masks seperately!
The toner itself comes inside a milky, translucent plastic bottle with a white twist-off lid and contains 250ml.
Some of the ingredients in the fresh toner are Water, Alcohol, Bamboo Juice, Lemon Fruit Extract, Orange Fruit Extract, Bilberry Fruit/ Leaf Extract, Sugar Maple Extract, Sugar Cane Extract, Orchid Extract, Panthenol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract, Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract, Citrus Unshiu (Satsuma Mandarin) Peel Extract and Fragrance.
The watery consistency is colorless and has a very fresh & fruity scent but it's not too sweet or citrus-like. Somehow I always have to think of a pineapple when I smell it. I love it!
I used this product just as a toner but would like to try it out as a sheet mask, too. I use it in the evening only and my skin looks much cleaner and my blackheads seem to disappear (especially the ones on the nose).
For me it's a very nice toner and I hope that the oil control will work good as well!
How to use: Dispense solution onto toner pad and use pad to wipe all areas of face and neck.
Price: around 14,- €/ US$18
Bought at: eBay (cosmetic.love)
Bought at: eBay (cosmetic.love)
What I love:
I can say that I like everything atm!
What I don’t like:
Nothing yet!
Will I buy this again? Yes, I would! Got a trial kit which includes smoother and deep moist, too.
Tv spot with Dara is so cute aww
ReplyDeleteI would also choose the fresh type, I really have to think about buying it coz it seems to be a really nice product^^
And thank you for follow back my blog dear :)
Ur welcome and you really should try it out. =)
DeleteI own the Smoother version (which smells so good) and it's pretty amazing as a sheet mask. Cheap compressed masks are all over E-bay so it's definitely worth a try!
ReplyDeleteThen I should get thos sheet masks and try it by myself. =D Does the smoother really exfoliate? I just got a small sample size, though.
DeleteWhen I'm not using this as the occasional under five minutes mask (which it's not really made for but whatever =P) I use the intended cotton pad swiping technique and it seems to help a little bit. I normally use an actual exfoliator so I can't really tell for sure. Also, depending on where you exactly are at the moment I can send you a bigger sample for free through regular mail.
DeleteOh I see. I used it just with a cotton pad as well. I heard that the smoother is also not very moisturizing compared with the other ones while essential is more oily?!
DeleteI live in Germany atm...is it possible to send it here? o3o
I only have Smoother so I can't compare it. Seeing as your in a neighboring country I can send it but it will have to wait until the end of the week for my student loan.
DeleteThat would be great! Just let me know later again. =)
DeleteI want to try this but I am using a toner for acne control >_<
ReplyDeleteBut if you got oily skin you could try it out...maybe when you used up your current toner?!
DeleteI have a problem with my face, because its pro to acne, and I'm not confident on buying this fresh skin malgem(i got oily face) cause it my trigger to grow more pimples -.- and I'm confuse if its okay if I use this before I put the medicine for my pimples.Do I apply this toner before or after I put in my medicine for my pimples?. I really really want to try this out. do u hav any suggestions? =^=
ReplyDeleteIf you want a toner for acne-prone skin, how about the 'AC Clinic Toner' by ETUDE HOUSE?? It's specially made for trouble and acne skin. ^^
DeleteI also think that the skin malgem toner fresh is ok for you, though. You apply the toner with a cotton pad AFTER washing your face and BEFORE you use a face cream/ medicine.
Is Skin Malgem better than Wonder Pore? I've never try both either. So, would you give me a suggestion, please^^ I have an oily skin and some acne troubles. And after use that toner, can I use moisturizer from my dermatologist? Thanks for your help^^
ReplyDeleteI like 'skin malgem' more than 'WONDER PORE' but that's just my opinion. ^^
DeleteSkin Malgem Fresh is for oily skin. For acne you can try out the 'AC Clinic Toner', too. =)
Yes, after using a toner you can follow with a moisturizer.
is smoother okay for oily skin too? I just read that you have oily skin and u tried the starter kit which has smoother and moist toner, so how was the smoother toner? is the effects the same with fresh toner? pls reply cause I bought the smoother instead of the fresh and I have oily skin. thanks :)
ReplyDeleteI think you can use the smoother, too. =) I didn't feel a big different to the fresh one but of course 'fresh' would be better for oily skin.
Delete'Smoother' shall be less moisturizing and rather removes dead skin cells to make the face more 'smooth' than keeping it oil-free.
can i ask about shini star lip balm, if is it safe to them on the chicks? btw. im using shini star lip balm #5 taemin.
ReplyDeleteI don't have the lip balms.... =/ So, I don't know yet if you can use them on your cheeks as blusher, too. Maybe you can google for it??
DeleteAw I hadn't seen the CFs! SHINee's so cute! And omg, Dara's cf, hilarious. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHi! Do u know if all the types contain alcohol ? I really wanna try them but I can't use any producta with alcohol in them. Love your reviews!
ReplyDeleteI have a very oily skin, my nose is an oil factory lol, I've tried Skin Food's Fresh Apple Sparkling Pore toner and although it cleans awesomely... it doesn't take care of my oilyness, would you recommend this toner for someone like me? : D
ReplyDeleteCan i use the fresh and smoother together?
ReplyDeleteOmg this is the exact one that I want to try! Thank's a lot for the review! x
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