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ireviewuread · 2 years ago

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BANILA CO Clean it Zero Cleansing Balm Purifying: The Top Choice for Sensitive Skin

In recent years, the rise of cleansing balms has make way for a gentler and more effective alternative to traditional makeup removers and cleansers. With their unique texture, these balms are applied as a solid and then melt into an oil-like consistency upon contact with the skin or water. This makes them incredibly easy to use, leaving the skin feeling clean, refreshed, and nourished.

Among the most popular and well-known cleansing balms is the BANILA CO Clean it Zero Cleansing Balm Purifying, which has garnered significant attention and praise in the beauty industry. In this review, I will put this viral cleansing balm to the test and share my experience about its unique formulation, effectiveness, and overall benefits for the skin.

BANILA CO

BANILA CO has risen to immense popularity as a South Korean beauty brand, largely due to its range of high-quality and innovative skincare products. The brand has also been able to attract numerous celebrity endorsements, including Min Hyo-rin and Jeonghan from the K-Pop group Seventeen.

The brand is renowned for its innovative cleansing balm, Clean it Zero, which is sold globally every 3.1 seconds due to its impressive effectiveness. With six different versions of the balm available, tailored to various skin types, BANILA CO has become a household name.

In this review, we will be specifically focusing on the purifying version, designed for those with sensitive skin.

BANILA CO Clean it Zero Cleansing Balm Purifying

BANILA CO Clean it Zero 3-in-1 Cleansing Balm + Purifying is a hypoallergenic cleanser, makeup remover and cleansing oil that melts the impurities off your skin gently. It is a sherbet-like balm that transforms into a smooth oil upon application.

This easy-to-use cleansing balm not only removes light makeup but can remove waterproof makeup as well. One does not need to use a lip and eye makeup remover when using this cleansing balm.

Sherbet Formula

BANILA CO Clean it Zero Cleansing Balm Purifying is made of a sherbet formula that does not flow down your skin even after emulsifying. This method helps extend the lifespan of the product but it also promotes a more hygienic cleansing method.

Seven Herbs That Soothes and Calm the Skin

The purifying formula of the cleansing balm is formulated with skin-friendly ingredients, preventing any irritation to the sensitive skin. The formula includes seven herbs to soothe and calm the skin while cleansing it deeply without disturbing its natural moisture balance. Additionally, these herbs aid in moisturising and keeping one’s skin hydrated even after cleansing.

The Seven Herbs

Centella, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Asian Knotweed Extract, Chinese Liquorice Extract, Green Tea Extract, Rosemary Leaf Extract, Chamomile Extract

How to Use BANILA CO Clean it Zero Cleansing Balm Purifying

Take an adequate amount using the spatula

Dab the cleansing balm on your forehead, cheeks and chin with your fingers

Gently massage the balm around the whole face to melt away the makeup.

Add a little bit of water to emulsify the balm.

Wash it off using lukewarm water.

BANILA CO Clean it Zero Cleansing Balm Purifying Review

The first thing I noticed about this cleansing balm is its unique texture. It comes in a solid form but quickly melts into an oil-like consistency after massaging it against the skin. This consistency allows me to cleanse my face efficiently, removing my makeup in one step.

Although I had a positive experience with the BANILA CO Clean it Zero Cleansing Balm Purifying, I did notice that it was unable to completely remove makeup from certain parts of my face when I used my fingers to spread the balm. Specifically, areas like the sides of my nose and corners of my eyes required a bit more effort to fully clean.

Because of this, I would suggest using the balm as part of a double cleansing routine, where a cleanser is used to fully remove any remaining traces of makeup and impurities. By doing so, you can ensure that your skin is thoroughly cleansed and prepped for the rest of your skincare routine.

On the other hand, you can incorporate a cleansing tool in addition to the balm. While using your fingers is a great way to massage the balm into your skin, a cleansing tool like a cleansing brush can help to effectively target and clean hard-to-reach areas.

After rinsing off the BANILA CO Clean it Zero Cleansing Balm Purifying, I was impressed with how soft and smooth my skin felt. Not only was there no redness or dryness, but my skin also felt supple and healthy.

All in all, BANILA CO Clean it Zero Cleansing Balm Purifying is recommended for tired individuals with sensitive skin. It removes heavy makeup, impurities and residue while maintaining the skin’s hydration levels.

You can purchase the BANILA CO Clean it Zero Cleansing Balm Purifying from Watsons.

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lagycart · 4 years ago

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banila co clean it zero cleansing balm.

this has been around forever, and it was what made cleansing balm super popular in the first place, and i actually have not tried it yet, so i decided to get the mini sizes one that came with such cute tub with all the variations.

the packaging is absolutely adorable, and the four of them is just so pretty to look at. i bring this along for staycations or when i need to stay out for a night because it’s very small and convenient to just put into my skincare bag.

i have tried the original one only, which is quite nice. the small tub can be used for about 5 times, depending on how much product you use. it does turn into oil very easily once i massage my skin and all the makeup and dirt and oil comes off easily and it does not leave any film or residue after emulsifying and washing it off. i do use a second cleanser after this to complete my double cleanse routine at night.

the only thing i feel that is different from my all time favorite hemish all clean balm is the fragrance amount. this one has significantly more fragrance, which i can smell very distinctively during my cleansing. since i’m not a fragrance person, i don’t really enjoy that, but it would be nice for those who enjoys the censorial experience, so it’s pretty much up to personal preference.

i would still use this and try the other versions as well during my travels, simply because it is travel-friendly and the product does work well as the first cleanse at night. and if anyone is looking for mini size cleansing balm and do not mind fragrance, this is definitely a good buy.

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forthesummer · 3 years ago

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You’re so pretty! What is your skincare routine if you have one?

aww thank you so much!! :)

right now my current skincare routine:

banila co clean it zero cleansing balm purifying la roche-posay lipikar wash ap+ gentle foaming moisturizing wash hero cosmetics balancing capsule toner

paula’s choice 2% bha liquid exfoliant (at night) hero cosmetics lightening wand paula’s choice niacinamide 20% treatment hero cosmetics clarifying prebiotic moisturizer dr. jart every sun day mineral sunscreen spf 50+

this is the order i use all my products. my skin is oily but i have a little bit of eczema around my lips/chin area which makes my skin more sensitive to certain products. nothing i use causes me burning or irritation. i will say that my skin wasn't the greatest in high school but i think what helped my skin really clear up was growing up/time, birth control (although it wasn't instant), and NOT PICKING AT MY FACE!! picking at my acne/face ALWAYS makes pimples come up and leaves stubborn marks that stay for months. the lightening wand helps a lot with clearing those up but picking at my acne always makes it worse than better. since i touch my face a lot less, i have a much clearer complexion. i also added in the paula's choice products a couple months ago so i can't say it's what keeps my skin clear for certain but i believe it's helping. and for the blackheads on my nose i love using nature republic bamboo charcoal nose and t-zone pack!! but i only use it once in a while when the blackheads on my nose are very noticeable. i also love to use peach slices acne spot dots, dark spot microdarts, and deep blemish microdarts.

#asks #i love talking ab skincare hehe

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cultofpretty · 4 years ago

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dropping the balm

Every 3.1 seconds the mega-cult Banila Co Clean it Zero cleansing balm is sold all around the world. In Seoul, there are literally 3 stores on one block dedicated to the brand and mostly filled with piles of this pink jar in all sizes from baby to bonkers. Banila Co believes that you shouldn’t have to sacrifice your skin for your makeup, and their magical balm is the solution to removing EVERYTHING without clogging your pores, stinging or drying out your eyes/eye area, or otherwise messing up your going-to-bed-with-a-clean-face-after-slaying-all-daying game.

There are a few versions (Revitalizing, Purifying, Nurturing), but honestly the Cleansing Balm Original does all of those things and comes in the most satisfying pink container. Of all the things I bring back from my K-Beauty trips, this is the one I get asked for the most, for good reason. The feel of it on your skin is lovely, and the rinse off is so immaculate and non-greasy that it’s hard not to make it a staple. I don’t wear full makeup every day by any stretch, but I do get very dirty and sweaty sometimes, and I’m also known a couple times a year to do, like, clown level costume makeup. This is the only thing that works for both because it’s non-greasy enough for a regular day but extremely powerful to remove a full face with no tears of a clown.

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bbysoftskin · 5 years ago

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BANILA CO. CLEAN IT ZERO CLEANSING BALM, PURIFYING

$24

Claims: This cleansing balm has a pH level of 6.2. Free of mineral oil, this balm is packed instead with beneficial oils like argan oil, which is full of vitamin E and beneficial fatty acids that help hydrate and moisturize skin. Argan oil has a smaller molecular size than other oils, making it particularly suitable for all skin types, including sensitive. Chamomile flower water is a gentle ingredient that helps calm, brighten, and soften skin. Centella asiatica extract is a superstar ingredient in Korean skincare. Madecassoside, one of its four main compounds, is known for its incredible wound-healing capabilities as it boosts antioxidant activity and helps soothe skin and reduce inflammation.

This cleansing balm has been formulated without parabens, sulfates, phthalates, mineral oil, alcohol, or artificial coloring.

Key ingredients:

Antioxidant: Tocopheryl Acetate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Tocopherol

Skin brightening: Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract

Skin-identical ingredient: Glycerin

Soothing: Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

#asian skincare #korean skincare #banilaco #purifying #cleansing oil #10 step #step 1 #research #personal #skincare #journal #sokoglam #peach and lily #incidecoder #combination skin

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sunspritez · 2 years ago

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Facial Skincare Products I’ve Used Pt. 2: The Crunchy Years

Part 1/ Part 3

Freshman and Sophmore Years 2018-2020

I was getting better at navigating skincare but this is also where I fell into the "non-toxic movement". This is ironic because I was scarfing down Lay's BBQ Chips and drinking Pepsi while looking for paraben-free skincare products. Honestly, the whole clean beauty trend is just greenwashing nonsense. Also, "clean" products were horribly overpriced. Around this time I was afraid of actives like AHAs, adapalene, etc. because I thought they’d cause chemical burns/sun sensitivity. I knew that this could be prevented with sunscreen, but I had doubts there was any good, clean mineral sunscreen once I had run out of Australian Gold and CVS no longer carried that brand. Funny enough I did use tea tree oil to help treat my acne, not knowing that tea tree oil is an irritant. Eventually, this phase died off after seeing posts and videos arguing against this greenwashing nonsense. I then began to focus more on reputable brands like CeraVe and Vanicream.

Cleansers

Acure Radically Rejuvenating Cleansing Cream - It smelt nice and did an alright job at cleansing. I don’t know how well this would do against sunscreen or makeup.

Burt’s Bees Soap Bark & Chamomile Cleansing Cream - It had a strong lemony smell. There’s coconut oil in this and I remember feeling very wary about the possibility of it breaking me out.

The Seaweed Bath Co. Purifying Gel Cleanser - Pretty sure this product is now discontinued. It came out as a jello-gel and whenever I’d use this, I would have to scrape it off my face while washing it off. This also came with two samples in the box, which is epic.

The Seaweed Bath Co. Purifying Micro-Scrub - This was a sample. It do be scrubbing. Not harsh at all.

Garnier Micellar Water (Rose, Vitamin C, Blue Cap, and Pink Cap) - Good at removing sunscreen/makeup and has been my go to for double cleansing. However, it’s bad at removing waterproof mascara. This cleansing water helped save me when I couldn’t remove mineral sunscreen with my regular cleanser.

The Face Shop Rice Water Brightening Cleansing Foam - Can’t say this brightened my skin. As you can see, I followed my mother’s foot steps and bought a scrub cleanser (/lh). Also, I got this in my eye one time and it hurt like a bitch.

The Face Shop Herb Day 365 Cleansing Wipes - They're eh. They did the job and smelt nice. I got this for free.

Lather Bamboo Silk Foaming Scrub - This was a sample. It smelt lemony if I remember correctly. It was aight but not worth going back for.

Pacifica Kale Detox Deep Cleaning Face Wash - It smelt good but I can’t say this is “deep cleaning”. I don’t think this would even stand a chance against mascara. It’s more for days when you don’t wear anything on your face. Very refreshing feeling afterwards though.

Pacifica Rose Kumbucha Flower Powered Face Wash - Same opinion as the kale cleanser.

Physicians Formula The Perfect Matcha 3-in-1 Melting Cleansing Balm - My first ever cleansing balm. It did a good job removing tinted sunscreen from my face.

Banila Skin & Co. Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Revitalizing - Clean it zero it did. It had a scent that kinda reminded me of sweat. It sounds bad, but it really wasn’t. It was a mild scent. The box came with a QR code to show that it’s authentic, which is nice of the company to add. It’s easy for a customer to accidentally buy a fake product.

Boscia Black Charcoal Cleansing Cloths - Very irritating when used on lips. This sucked.

Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes - This was my mom's go-to before I converted her to the wonderful world of micellar water. Yeah, it worked like The Face Shop ones did. I just used them when I was removing my mom's makeup off of my face.

Treatments

Garnier SkinActive Clearly Brighter Dark Spot Corrector - I didn’t use this long enough to see any effects. I kinda got bored of it lol. I wasn’t even sure I got the right product.

Garnier Rose Water Facial Mist - It smelt nice but did nothing for my skin. I got this because I saw a mini one while in the waiting in line for the cashier at CVS.

Formula 10.0.6 Be Berry Clear Illuminating Peel Mask - I’m gonna be honest, I only got this and the other mask because of the packaging. The mask did nothing. The peeling part was kinda cool though.

Formula 10.0.6 Deep Down Detox Ultra Cleansing Mud Mask - Read above (minus the peeling part)

Frudia Green Grape Pore Control Sheet Mask - Didn’t really show any noticeable effects other than making my skin hydrated. That’s pretty much my general opinion over sheet masks.

Simple Kind to Skin De-Stress Sheet Mask - This may be one of the first sheet masks I’ve ever bought. I remember learning how slimey sheet masks and can be and how much product is inside the packaging.

Simple Kind to Skin Pollution Protect Mask - My friend help paid for this and in return, I tried to get him and our other friend to wear it lol.

Miniso Hot Spring Sheet Mask - So I am boo boo the fool. You see, I bought like five sheet masks from Miniso because they were cheap. I used like two or three before throwing out the rest because I noticed the cancer warning on the packaging. It turned out to be a waste of money because the warning doesn’t mean shit. Also, I used more than one type but I can’t remember all of them. One of them was hydrating.

Lather Advanced Blemish Control Serum - It didn't really help my acne. It may have dried some pimples out so I guess it did something.

Lather Sea Kelp & Ginseng All Over Mask - It's a nice green-colored gel mask. It's best for things like relaxing I suppose. It wasn't a very good hair mask.

Physicians Formula Skin Booster Vitamin Shot - Hydrating - The packaging looked pretty fancy and the serum did somewhat hydrate my face through the cold, December nights. I kinda felt that I could do better.

Pacifica Pineapple Bubbles Clarifying Bubble Mask - It smelt a bit of pineapple. It comes out as a liquid but once you rub it onto your face it turns into foam. To be honest I didn’t see any results. After bubbling the mask would kinda harden on your skin but it wasn’t very difficult to wipe off.

Pacifica Glow Baby Super Lit Booster Serum - I didn't use this enough to see results (I was afraid of chemical burns at the time). It felt tacky and it had a fruity smell.

Peach Slices Acne Spot Dots - Cute name, didn’t help pimples much tbh. The pimple has to have a white head before you use these, but when I paced it over a white head it’d still be there after removal.

Versed Found the Light Vitamin C Powder - It didn't do anything at all.

Versed Just Breathe Clarifying Serum - This did help my acne and helped prevent it. It wasn't irritating either, which is nice. I spilled like half of it and it still lasted me another solid four months.

Moisturizers

Peach Slices Citrus Honey Aqua Glow Moisturizer - First moisturizer that was mine. It was nice and pleasant on my skin, decently moisturizing. I’d credit this gel cream for saving my skin after me drying it out. I remembered that I got this while taking an early morning walk around 7:45ish am. When I returned home, I was annoyed that the bottle was pretty small (3 fl oz). But now I realize that for a bottle at that size for $12, it was a nice deal. There are much expensive moisturizers out there for like, 1.5 oz. -_-

Alba Botanica Hawaiian Oil Free Moisturizer - Holy shit this smelled so good. I was hooked on the scent and low-key wanted to eat it. It’s a gel cream that’s lightweight but pretty hydrating. Pretty good at it's job.

Nourish Organic Lightweight Moisturizing Face Lotion - This was mid. Actually no, below mid. The consistency was thin and it felt like it just sat on top of my face. It didn’t smell too pleasant either. Not that great of a moisturizer. Also, if you aren’t careful and don’t watch your face as you rub it in, you’ll have streaks all over your face.

The Seaweed Bath Co. Marine Night Therapy Cream - This was a sample. It was a pretty rich night cream. It would've been great if you have dry skin, but this product is pretty much discontinued.

Lather Australian Plum Night Creme - This was a sample. It was pretty rich if I remember correctly.

Burt's Bees Intense Hydration Hydration Day Lotion - It wasn't actually that hydrating. Also hard to spread at times. The pumped sucked ass.

Pacifica Dreamy Youth Day & Night Face Cream - It was a lightweight but hydrating cream with a light floral scent. Considering that I was like, 15 using this, I did not notice any anti-aging effects.

Versed Dew Point Moisturizing Gel Cream - I wanted to like this but it wasn’t enough for my skin. This is good if you have oily skin. Also, I got this as an upgrade after I finished Nourish Organic and it did tremendously better.

Versed Skin Soak Rich Moisture Cream - This is what I needed after spending three days without a moisturizer. I prefer this one over Dew Point. This moisturizer really lives up to its name. It was like it was 90% water when it touched my face cause it got my skin so hydrated. Lightweight but deeply moisturizing. Sucks that it doesn’t come in larger amounts.

Elf Skin Holy Hydration! Face Cream - It was a nice moisturizer but I heard that apparently, it had microplastics in it so idk ¯\_(ツ)_/. Made me feel paranoid because I learned it had fragrance and the thing about microplastics also didn't help.

Cocokind Chia Seed Oil - Not too greasy but the oiliness easily spreads after application. I got this because I was having a major dilemma over what moisturizers to get (this was during my, ‘non-toxic skincare’ phase), so I chose an oil. Because it’s an oil, it had no humectants and my skin still felt dry underneath the oil.

Smartly Unscented Facial Lotion - It was pretty watery and wasn’t that great with moisturizing. Somehow it felt a bit greasy.

Sunscreen

Australian Gold Botanical SPF 50 Tinted Face Sunscreen Lotion - The first facial sunscreen I bought because I thought the packaging was pretty. This was during my crunchy contradictory phase. The undertone was a bit pink and made my complexion look off. It smelt nice and had a matte finish without being dry. I remembered the day I tried to take it off. It took about three cleansers because two of them weren’t “heavy duty” enough. Thank you Garnier micellar water - I was fighting for my life that night.

#skincare-archive #skincare

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cyriloh · 7 years ago

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My 10-Step Nighttime Skincare Routine

I can’t quite recall when I got into skincare. I was into makeup more. It was all of a sudden when I realized that being confident with your ‘first skin’ is better than always relying on your ‘second skin.’

Although I already constantly washed my face every night with facial cleanser and hardly get acne, I was not very happy with my bare skin. I had oily skin and my nose had whiteheads. I also didn’t take care much of my skin overall. I would ride a motorbike under the sun without sunblock thinking that, “I won’t get sunburnt anyway – my skin is too brown for it.” But then I’d still have burnt skin by the end of the day.

I learned about 10-step Korean skincare by watching too much YouTube. At first, I thought it was ridiculous, I mean, ain’t nobody got time for that! Until I tried it. I only perform this routine at nighttime, before bed, in front of the computer, so that I won’t get bored waiting for each product to set in. Now, I want to share it with you.

Disclaimer: Not all products I use are from Korean brands. Also, there are many variations of the 10-step skincare routine, this is my own version.

1. Oil Cleanser

Product: Pond’s Age Beauty Cream Cleansing

This is my alternative to more expensive Banila Co Clean It Zero and Heimish All Clean Balm cleansing balms. It does the job! I don’t wear makeup every day (perks of not going out a lot) so, I don’t get to use this every day.

Anyway, the main purpose of this is to remove makeup. The good thing about this is that you don’t have to rinse it off – removing it from your face with wet wipes will do (it is oil-based, duh.) It’s good for days I get home late or I’m traveling and I don’t have the time or motivation to do this entire routine but still want to get rid of the makeup on my face.

2. Water-Based Cleanser

Product: Cosrx Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser

Who says one-time cleansing is enough?! Sometimes, no matter how much you rub your face (please don’t rub your skin too hard oh my God! StOP!) with wet wipes, there are still some gunk or makeup residue left behind. So, most of the time, double cleansing is necessary.

For this, I am using Cosrx Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser. I normally use Pond’s Antibacterial Facial Scrub, but I wanted to try this Korean product for its interesting formula. It claims to be “A super gentle cleanser that’s great for your everyday wash, this low pH formula gel cleanser doesn’t strip your skin of its natural oils and contains purifying botanical ingredients and mild acids to gently cleanse your skin to its most supple and clear texture. It's also formulated to remove makeup and other oil-based residues with a skin-happy pH of 5!” And oh, don’t let its name fool you; you can use it even at night or anytime of the day actually!

3. Exfoliate

Products: Skin Food Black Sugar Mask Off / Mizon Vita Lemon Sparkling Peeling Gel

Who says we’re done with cleansing? Hah! The third step is to exfoliate. Okay, you don’t have to should not do this every day – too much exfoliation may harm your skin. That’s why I only exfoliate twice a week; using two different products.

The first product is Skin Food Black Sugar Mask. This is probably my most favorite Korean skincare product. After using it, you’ll instantly have porcelain-like complexion. No kidding! Okay, perhaps a little exaggeration, but it really does leave your skin tighter after rinsing.

The second one is a milder exfoliator – Mizon Vita Lemon Sparkling Peeling Gel. For some reason, I really find this really fun to use. It gives relaxing sensation as you massage it on your face and slowly dissolves into little wet tissue-like texture residues.

4. Toner

Product: Thayers Witch Hazel Alcohol-Free Toner

Another non-Korean brand product I use is Thayers Witch Hazel Alcohol-Free Toner. Not only because all Buzzfeed skincare-related posts promotes this product, but also because of the Witch Hazel in it which is known as a good skin astringent. It’s known to shrink pores as well.

5. Masks

Products: Skin Food Apple Fresh Pore Pack / Face Mask Sheet / Innisfree Jeju Volcanic Color Clay Mask / Innisfree Super Volcanic Clay Mask

This is another step that I don’t do every day. For this, I have four different products I use alternatively.

Skin Food Apple Fresh Pore Pack: A wash off mask pack that effectively shrinks pores for a smooth, clear complexion.

Face Mask Sheet: I use this twice a week. I don’t have one particular product I use, but my favorite is Rorec Korean Reservoir Facial Mask – I like how thin the sheet is, so you know that it doesn’t absorb all the products and instead, transfer it onto your face. My least favorite and won’t use again is Ekel masks – it’s too thick for my liking and so sticky.

Innisfree Jeju Volcanic Color Clay Mask (Yellow Brightening): This one, I use once a week. This mask comes in 7 different colors and each color is particularly made to target specific skin issues. I’m all for brightly sparkling skin so I use this yellow one. When I put this on my face, I feel like a Burmese girl wearing Thanaka.

Innisfree Super Volcanic Clay Mask: Another mask that I use once a week is pore clay mask, also from Innisfree. This contains super volcanic cluster to effectively absorb sebum and cleanse pores. Like the Black Sugar, this gives me tight effect after rinsing.

here is the schedule I follow for what product to use on a particular day ;)

6. Essence

Product: Missha Time Revolution The First Treatment Essence (Intensive ~*Moist*~)

If I’m being totally honest, I’d say that I don’t really know what’s the purpose of an essence, but because I’m a pretentious piece of work and want to give you an impression that I know everything about Korean skincare, I did a little research: It says that “The essence is really the heart of Korean skincare, a step that is credited to their culture.” It says to balances pH once you've stripped the skin of oils, which also has an anti-aging element to an essence.

7. Serums and Ampoule

Products: It’s Skin 10 Formula VB Effector & VC Effector / Missha Time Revolution Night Repair Science Activator Ampoule

Let me start by saying I LOVE IT’S SKIN 10 FORMULA EFFECTOR SERUMS! Well, not all of them. But I believe that this green bottle of unicorn tears is the reason why I magically wake up every morning not looking like a greasy fried egg. I have used four different types of this serum (the two other being PO for big pores and CO which contains collagen,) but my two favorites and will keep buying are VB Effector (for oily skin) and VC Effector (for brightening and removing dark spots)

For the ampoule, I use Missha Time Revolution Night Repair Science Activator Ampoule. It claims to help in giving you a dewy, supple, and clear complexion.

8. Eye Cream

Product: Mizon Snail Repair Eye Cream

This is the first product that truly made me hooked on Korean skincare brands as it really made a difference. It really brightens my dark circles and removes the highly visible fine lines, although it didn’t really make them go away completely, hah!

9. Moisturizer

This is the only moisturizer I've found that sinks in and actually moisturizes my skin. I’ve tried many products that leave me greasy all day (or night) long. By using this, my skin kept hydrated and healthy looking. I think this is perfect for those who have oily skin.

10. Face Cream

Product: Vaseline 100% Pure Petroleum Jelly

Okay, I know, I know… this is NOT a face cream. I used to use Pond’s Flawless White Brightening Night Cream. In this routine, the face cream is supposed to “lock in” all the products on your face and for some who would rather perform their routine in the morning, to protect their skin from the sun (thus using creams with SPF.)

But when I traveled to Indonesia, I met this Korean girl who had really nice skin. I expressed how pretty her skin was and how it looked like a lightbulb for being so bright and healthy (yes, I am creepy, shut up!) She told me that she thinks what makes her skin “sparkling” is Vaseline Petroleum Jelly. I really wanted to have that trendy glass-like skin, so I incorporated this in my routine, and so far, it is effective in making my skin bright and moisturized without being greasy.

This is an actual footage of me when I talk to people about how I love petroleum jelly.

I’ve been doing this routine for months now and I have to say, it’s only intimidating at first. The following days would be easy. Most nights, my body reflexes do the job for me. For me, it’s all about pampering and taking care of myself.

My skin improved significantly. The red, blotches around my nose calmed down and my dark eyebags were almost nonexistent. I don’t wear as much makeup as I used to as I’m more confident with my bare skin now. :)

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