[REVIEW] SKINFOOD Royal Honey Propolis Enrich Essence

The sad news of Skinfood closing down because of bankruptcy has ben circulating the beauty community for last 6 months.  Skinfood is one of most popular Korean road shop brand that everyone adores. To see them go shatters my heart into small pieces. Though I am still hopefull that brand will be revived in someway. Today's post is a tribute to   Fallen solider aka SkinFood

Features
Concentrated nutrition of black bee propolis, royal jelly, and honey extracts improves the skin condition. PRO-SHIELD™ efficiently conveys the pure ingredients to the skin.
Moisture layering effect strengthens the skin barrier sturdily and healthily.

Skinfood recently upgraded the formula to   63% propolis extract and 10% royal jelly extract making this one the best propolis essence

Ingredients:
Propolis Extract, Honey Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Glycerin, Beta-Glucan, Lactobacillus Ferment, Saccharomyces Ferment, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Disodium Edta, Carbomer, Arginine

I have tried a few propolis containing sheetmasks and serum  and my experience has been quite pleasant with the ingredient so I already had my hopes up when I testing this product

The packaging as you can see is beautiful 50ml  glass bottle that gives off turkish vibes because of the design. The dropper has auto fill mechanism ( the pippete fills itself when you twist the cap)

The essence to my utter surprise is very runny. It feels so moisturizing and hydrating but lightweight at the same time. The directions on the box suggest using a few drops. One of the unique characters of this essence is that this is completely scent free.

Propolis is known for its antifungal, antibacterial and skin healing properties. Through I don't have any fungal acne at the moment I do like this for the hydrating properties. For me 2-3 drops are enough to get soft, plump and glowy skin. This essence really makes your skin Mochi. You can use this both day and night but I prefer to use this at night so that my skin gets maximum benefit from propolis. The price may look a little high but if you compared it to other brands you are going to realize that this is actually very affordable in terms of the quantity and quality.

I am sad that I discovered a great product so late and dread the day when I will run out of this precious essence. I highly recommend you to give this one a try. Its like a love at use kind of essence which works for all skin types

SKINFOOD Royal Honey Propolis Enrich Essence is available at Jolse.com so stock up on this bottle of goodness

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Summer Beauty Buys 2019 at Jolse

Hi everyone, since the first quarter of year 2019 has passed already and the weather is shifting towards warmer days. I decided to do a summer edition of korean Beauty buys that you can find at Jolse.

Jolse is an online korean cosmetic store which provides the best shipping rates you can ever find. The store runs special daily deals ( huge mark down on prices) . Weekend discount deals and special offer on various brands. You can also find an exclusive Jolse Box every month which has specially curated products at an unbelievable price.

I will start off with something bright i.e lipstick ; A’pieu True Melting Lipstick (purchase here) has the most comfortable formula. Its pigmented and creamy. The shade range is quite diverse ( 14 beautiful colors). The best part is the magnetic packaging ( read my in-depth review here) 

Another long-lasting lip product that you must try this summer is Peripera Ink the Airy Velvet (purchase here). This has a cloud like texture. It feels smooth and has a bit of powder/mousse like finish. This stains the lips so the tint remains all day long. Moreover the colors in the range are very appropriate for spring/summer

This is must have not just for summer but the whole year. One of the impressive korean concealer you can find, Etude House Big Cover Skin Fit Concealer (purchase here) hides all the imperfection like they were never existed in the first place. You can choose from 7 shades in total. Creamy, long lasting and easy to blend. (Read my full review here)

Prepare yourself to fall in love with cushion foundations all over again This moonshot Micro Correct Fit Cushion(purchase here) The latest 2019 launch by moonshot, redefines the standards of a cushion foundation. It layers well, it covers well, its smells good and its lasts extremely well. What more can you ask from a cushion foundation. ( my full review here)

Bring warmth and color to your face with this univeral shading compact from Too Cool for school art class by Rodin Shading (purchase this at Jolse) The colors look natural. Three colors in a single compact. Good color payoff. This is one of the recommended items at Jolse. ( my full review is here)

You cant go out in the sun without a sunscreen and one sunscreen which is currently very popular in the korean beauty community is the COSRX Shield Fit All Green Comfort Sun SPF50+ ( purchase this at Jolse here) it does give a white cast but the formula is non sticky and feels matte. Perfect to keep sebum under control. All the Cosrx latest releases are available at Jolse. ( read my full thoughts here)

This is a jolse exclusive product. Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Serum ( purchase this product at Jolse here)  this is the soothing serum you need to keep your skin hydrated in hot weather.  Formulated with special ingredients like black rice,hyaluronic acid, bamboo shoot extracts and aloe this light weight gel like texture , feels cooling on the skin.

Speaking of hydration COSRX One Step Green Hero Calming Pad ( purchase on Jolse) is the knight in shining armour. It calms irritation and feel gentle on the skin. Cut these in half to make them last a few months . ( my review is here ) 

Treat your under with the best eyepatches. Petitfee Collagen & CoQ10 Hydrogel Eye Patch ( purchase these at Jolse) brightens, dull dark area under your eyes. These are really effective at plumping and hydrating the under eye area. ( my full review is here)

Acne is unavoidable for summer season and CARYOPHY Portulaca Ampoule ( purchase this at Jolse) is the concentrated concoction of Centella Asiatica,  Portulaca, and Artemisia which reduces inflammation and moisturize skin.

Vitamin C is effective but it oxidizes easily. Tiam Vitamin Blending Powder ( purchase it on Jolse) is perfect vitamin C product which can be mixed with in your sheet mask, toner , cream or as a spot treatment. Portable packaging and very convenient to use ( my full review is here)

And lastly a wash off mask to clean pores and brighten skin . B&Soap BRENI YELLOW WASH OFF PACK( purchase this at Jolse) has a lovely cookie batter texture. It brightens complexion and clears impurities. This also gives a boost of vitamin to the skin. ( read my review on the blog here )

So this are a few of my recommendations for Korean Beauty Products. Do you like this post ? Would you like to see more of these. Let me know in the comments down below.

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[Review] PURITO Pure Vitamin C Serum

I reviewed an older version of serum back in 2017 and loved this because of the drastic changes it made to my complexion. I have used a lot of vitamin C serums but none of them has changed my skin as much as this serum. I am so glad that purito made no changes to the origainal formula

Features
The balance of the natural ingredient in this serum makes it safe and suitable for all skin types even oily and acne-prone skin. This serum's ingredients include Ascobic acid, adenosine and White flowers complex which help sothe and smooth blemishes, acne. It minimizes pore size, brightens skin, lessens dark circles and puffiness under the eyes, and fades acne scars

Purito recently recently made changes to the packaging of its products and this serum is one of them. Compared to the previous design packaging PURITO Pure Vitamin C Serum feels a lot more sturdier and aesthetically pleasing plus the pump is better. I can totally control the amount I want plus its leak proof. As you can see the tinted bottle prevents vitamin C from oxiding fast.  Purito has used recycled material to create the outer box and has printed details regarding the product inside as well as outside.

This contains a blend of 10% Vitamin C mixed in a base of 84% Hyaluronic Acid. This smells like vitamin C serum. The scent is relatively stronger than other serums but I believe that is because of higher percentage of vitamin C in this serum

The texture of this is like water its runny but with a bit of viscosity. Right now this serum is almost transparent ( a little bit of straw color tint ) . This spreads easily and absorb easily as well without any tacky residue. (Depends on how much you use). For me 1 pump is enough to cover the whole face.

Something worth mentioning about this serum is that this makes skin tingle and warm on first use. ( my face became red the first time ) but after a couple of uses the skin adjusts to this serum and no irritation occurs after that.

This has visibly lightened my acne scar. The viatmin C has also helped to heal my skin ( boost collagen ). My skin feels so soft after use. I have been using this in my night time routine and I can see the difference in my skin even though I have been using this for a little time. This has also helped me with my dark circles.

My friend tried this serum one night just out of curiosity and loved the results so much that she immediately ordered a bottle for herself the next day.

This serum is a 10 free formula so its perfect for everyone. The ingredient list is free from silicon, parabens and is marked safe (EWG green level ingredients). Moreover its vegan and products are not tested on animals so those of you who are looking for replacing your skincare with something thats animal cruelty free and vegan should consider this

PURITO Pure Vitamin C Serum is available at Jolse. I think this is one Vitamin C serum that everyone must try .

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[Review] Aromatica Rosemary Scalp Scrub

I have oily scalp and I am an avid user of dry shampoo so the hair product builds up pretty fast on my scalp and after a few days it becomes itchy.  Its no secret that key to great hair is having a healthy scalp. And when I say healthy scalp I mean clean scalp which promotes hair growth

Features
Formulated with the mineral-rich granules of Dead Sea salt from Israel, Rosemary Scalp Scrub deeply cleanses hair follicles and removes sebum and waste from the scalp.
Herbal extract complexes such as rosemary, brinjal, coriander, oregano, and basil,
which are directly derived by AROMATICA, help calm and purify the scalp while providing essential nutrients.

Directions to use
It is a gel-type scrub formulation with rich salt granules. Formulated with safe plant-derived cleansing ingredients this can be  used 2-3 times a week instead of a shampoo. After thoroughly soaking the scalp and hair with lukewarm water, apply a moderate amount evenly on your scalp. Lightly massage the scalp with fingertips and add a little water to make more bubbles. Rinse thoroughly with water

Now I have previously mentioned in my blog posts that I have been battling sebhoric dermatitis for quite some years and to relieve this condition I have taken certain measures like cutting  SLS from my shampoo, choosing paraben and silicon free hair treatments, Apple cider Vinegar and the most recent addition a scalp scrub.

Scalp scrubs are no stranger infact a lot of charcoal/salt infused scrubs are available in the market. Is each one of them effective in cleaning scalp ? That is the main question!

First off rather than placing the scrub in a jar Aromatica took the wise decision of using a squeeze tube with a flip cap instead. Not only it gives better control over the product it also is very convenient to use and mess free.

The scrub has medium sized salt granules in a viscous gel like base. The ingredients list is very interesting this contains plant based surfactants along with rosemary, ginger , oregano and coriander extracts . Moreover the Menthol gives instant cooling effect to scalp and help to reduce itching and dandruff.

Though the bottle suggests to use this instead of shampoo. I like to wash my scalp with shampoo once before applying it on my wet scalp abd massaging in circular motions. I have used this multiple times and really surprise how dandruff has reduced considerably . Moreover my scalp feels less itchy and it does not become oily as fast as it did before

Aromatica has created a really economical 100% worry free formula which promotes scalp health. You can purchase Aromatica Rosemary Scalp Scrub 165g on Jolse.com

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