Review Local Brand : Bless Acne Series

Hi bubblies!

How's your day?

Aah.. Am I asking too much? LOL.

But I hope you're doing great! :)

So, this is my review about one of our local brand. 
( I have one of their full skincare regiment line, which is Bless Acne Series, because this is what I use religiously back then. ) >> Yea, back at the time, when I'm still full with fluctuation of teenage hormonal issue.  ( read: acne problem! )
lol. bahasanya terlalu berat >,<"

Well, if you :

• Happen to live in Indonesia ( humid climate and tropical, almost pollute weather )
• Have a super oily skin, but ( Thank God! ) not sensitive type of skin
• Begin to have loads of pimples in your teenage golden year :P
• New to skincare and need the alternative solution of an affordable-drugstore-local item

Yup, maybe you can relate to me back then! :D and would find this post helpful! As I tried quite much of products until now and I find this skincare line is as one of my good experience so far :)

In any skincare essential, a good step would be :

Cleanse + Tones >> Should be a daily routine ( day and night application )

Moisture >> Daily routine -I prefer application at night alone-

Exfoliate >> Weekly routine -Or you can do twice a week-

As for the sake of this post, I'm gonna touch the Purple Box, which is Cleanser + Toner + other essential basic makeup from Bless Cosmetics.

For Pink Box ( Cheap Alternate Drugstore Moisturizer ) I recommend : 

Battle of the Cheap Moisturizer for Oily Skin

For Green Box ( Affordable Alternate Exfoliator ) I recommend:

 Battle of the Pore Minimizing Scrub 

www.bless.co.id

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♥ Acne Cleansing Foam ♥

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 link to the product --> click here!

Ingredients : Triclosan 0,2%, Vitamin E 2%, Sodium cocoylisethionate, Sodium lauryl ether sulphate, Glycerin, Cocoamidopropyl betaine, Propylene glycol, Sodium chloride, Methyparaben, Propyl paraben, Diazolidinyl urea, Parfum, Aquadest.

It has a dispense like so :

This is a gentle cleansing facial wash. Gel type texture, and it won't lather like a typical soap. Just a mild foam, creamy and it's not harsh on your skin. I think it would good on any type of skin, whether you're sensitive or not. It cleans well and could refresh your face as well.

It has a slightly soft soapy scent. Honestly, not my favorite scent. But I'll get over it, rather than it has a cheap strong perfume smell which can cause me headache. Thank God! >,<"

I think it's a good starting facial wash because it infused with good ingredients to prevent acne. There is also vitamin E to cleans and moisturize skin and pH balance to maintaining the stability of the natural protective layer of skin without causing irritation.

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♥ Acne Cleansing Tonic ♥

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Ingredients : Water, Ethanol, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Cl 16035, Parfum.

It has a dispense like so :

This is a quite strong alcohol type of toner. That's why in a way I won't recommend for a sensitive type of skin, which is pretty harsh on your delicate skin. 

Had a hit of pink color, but it completely translucent on the skin.

And I do understand why they made it that way ( >> strong alcohol infused ), I think it would compliment the gentle cleanser that we use before. It really does clear out my skin and kill the bacteria in it. Also infused with Salicylic Acid which is strongly believe to rejuvinating layer of skin and prevent acne at the same time >> as a mild exfoliator.

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♥ Acne Liquid Foundation ♥

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Ingredients : Boric Acid, Zinc oxide, Talcum, Glycerin, Methyl paraben, Pewarna Cl 75125, Parfum, Aquadest.

It has a dispense like so :

It said would be a "liquid" foundation, but it kinda shocking because it form of almost like "water" foundation to me.

ZERO coverage, btw. So VERY liquidy like hell. Sometimes, I wonder how to pour them without it spilled out everywhere -_-"

And I would find the color ( pigment / dye ) even separate with the liquid itself >> even though I already shake them before pour them on the back of my hand.

What it said is almost like a heaven to me, could shrink pores, also prevent and dried out any pimples and also it's form of what-i-think-it-would-be a foundation. But, yeah.. -_-

I think this product is useless, if you think it would be like the typical foundation you used to know. But, I'd imagine this as the base for the next loose or pressed powder which is also on the set. This thing will make them stick better on the skin. Also, let's hope for the good promised it was said! 0.0v

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♥ Acne Face Powder Natural ♥

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I already change the original puff with a sponge, to give more coverage to my face.

Finally, I guess this is one from a bunch local brand out there that give a good color payoff to skin, not too brown or yellow or pink like other correcting complexion here in Indonesia. A natural beige color and fit perfect to my skin.

Also, this thing is loooooong lasting. I think in any loose powder history, you can splurge a bit because it could last looooooong than what you can realize.

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So, have you tried this brand?

Let me know what you think!
Good day all!

Smile :)

NOTE: all of the product were purchased by my own money and reviewed by honest thought. It's just my way to give you an opinion in buying product that you considered to purchase. Be a smart buyer! Hope you like my reviews.

Review : Etude House Skin [mal:gem] in Fresh

Hi girls!

How's your day?

Hope it's mesmerizing! :D

Today I'll be reviewing Etude House newest skincare product which is

Etude House Skin [mal:gem] in Fresh

Talk about Skin [mal:gem] line, [mal:gem] is a Korean word for cleanness, clarity and pureness. Skin Malgeum hypoallergenic toners promote clean, clear and pore complexion with moisturizing and pore cleansing formulas.

 

They have 6 products in this line :

1st Type: Astringent 

1. Fresh (Oil Control – For Oily Skin) >> Controls excess sebum while providing enough moisture to keep the skin matte. 

** Cleansing and astringent toner removes residual buildup and tightens pores without overdrying to prevent sebum secretion.

2. Smoother (Exfoliation – For Trouble Prone) >> Fruit acids in green grape, exfoliate keratin on a skin clearly for keeping smooth and soft skin. 

** Cleansing and astringent toner removes residual buildup and tightens pores to prevent acne and pimples.

2nd Type: Freshener

3. Moist (Moisture Care – For Dry Skin) >> Includes Hyaluronic acid keep skin moist and promote skin's own moisture.

** Moist freshener tonic removes residual buildup and replenishes moisture to promote softness and comfort. Applicable as moisturizer.
4. Deep Moist (Moisture Retention – For Dry and Sensitive Skin) >> Highly nutrient skin to provide the skin with sufficient nutrients.

** Moist freshener tonic removes residual buildup and penetrates deep within layers to soothe and protect skin. Applicable as moisturizer.
5. Essential (Oil and Moisture Balance – For Combination Skin) >> Give a moisture barrier to a skin by the cream being smoothly absorbed.

** Freshener tonic removes residual buildup and maintains oil/moisture balance for comfort and uniform pore expression.

3rd Type: Moisturizer

6. Emulsion (All in one Moisturizer + Essence + Cream)

 The advertisement picture :

(click to zoom)

While i was looking for a good toner the other day, I was so captivated by the display of this line in the Etude House's counter. Not like any other Etude House's product, the display of this line is so elegant and expensive looking (while others were cute looking! :P). Well yes, this line have a slight higher price range than the others. While I was reading and observe the products, my heart just fell in love with the Skin [mal:gem] Fresh, because of the description. It's exactly what I'm looking for! :D 

 I bought it for IDR. 288000rupiahs ( around $ 28.80 US Dollar ) at Etude House counter, Mal Kelapa gading.

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.

 It also said at the package in how you can applying it :

Since I have no clue what it was said (because the description is all written in Korean), so I'm assuming it from the pictures that it could be use as a toner, or soak it with cotton pads and place it under eye area, or dip in the sheet mask for the entire face, or simply just spray it to the face.

To me personally.. since I got this around 2 months ago, twice a day application, after I washed my face.. I only use it as a toner. By the help of cotton pad, I pour a little product and pat it to my face.

For the packaging, the toner itself comes inside a milky, translucent plastic bottle with a white twist-off lid and contains 250ml.

 It has a dispense like so :

  The liquid consistency is like a gentle alcohol to me, not overpowering "alcohol type" but it quickly absorb to the skin and could evaporate as well. It's colorless and has a very fresh & fruity scent but it's not too sweet or citrus-like. 

As for my REVIEW after using it about 2 months 

In each after I use it, It feels immediately freshen my face, make it seems cleaner (it does pick up a leftover dirt that I hardly see even after I washed my face), doesn't dry out my skin, my skin also feel supple and relaxing because of the nice smell in it.

For a longer terms, 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!

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That's it my review.

If you have any question, just leave in the comment :)

Let me know what you think!

Good day all!

Smile :)

NOTE: all of the product were purchased by my own money and reviewed by honest thought. It's just my way to give you an opinion in buying product that you considered to purchase. Be a smart buyer! Hope you like my reviews.