[Review] TONYMOLY - Propolis Tower Barrier Enriched Cleansing Balm

I like cleansing balms from tony moly. They are cost effective.  Come in cute packaging and work so well at a fraction of price. I reviewed Tony Moly Green Tea Cleansing balm on my blog last year and that post was quite well received so here I am , reviewing another cleansing balm from Tony Moly

The price fo this balm varies store to store . You can get it at 10-15$  ( on sale) . Packaging is pretty simple and fuss free. A small plastic jar and a decent size spatula to scoop out the product. What else can you ask for ? 

Removes makeup residues and skin impurities without the need to use other removers or cleansing oils.Formulated with Tower Barrier™ to soothe, nourish and strengthen the barrier of weakened skin.Melts into oil to offer gentle cleansing while giving a relaxing honey fruity scent.

How to use:

1. Scoop a small amount onto clean, dry hands and warm between your fingers.

2. Apply to your face and massage gently until makeup residues start to melt.

3. Add water to emulsify the balm and rinse off thoroughly with lukewarm water.

Product has a slight honey yellow tinge. It becomes unnoticeable once you rub it on the palms of my hand . I usually scoop quarter size amount for my face and it is enough to remove all the sunscreen, waterproof lipstick and mascara. I have noticed a faint sweet scent of this balm . I checked the ingredients list and I believe shea butter and vanilla extracts are the factors contributing to this. You don't need much to remove makeup. A little goes a long way. I am not sure how this holds up in summer but in winters it is solid and easy to scoop. Some balms tend to leave an oily residue on the face. This however washes clean and leaves no oily residue behind. Overall I am pretty happy with this cleansing balm. I would recommend you to try this. It is very affordable and friendly for long trips. You can purchase TONYMOLY Propolis Tower Barrier Cleansing Balm 100g

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[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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Iunik Propolis Vitamin Sleeping Mask Pack review

Would you believe me if I tell you that I haven't tried a sleeping mask in my life before this ?
Sleeping mask is like an occulusive that  seals in all your skincare layers and keeps the skin hydrated for longer duration.

This particular sleeping mask by Iunik contains propolis extract.  It also contains  hippophae rhamnoides fruit water, centella leaf water, niacinamide,  Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract and adenosine. looking at the ingredient list it reminds me a lot of Iunik Propolis serum that I love

Ingredients: Water, Propolis Extract (16%),  Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract (8%),  Centella Asiatica Leaf Water (5%), Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Cetearyl Glucoside, Beta-Glucan, Centella Asiatica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Aspalathus Linearis Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Commiphora Myrrha Resin Extract, Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract, Yucca Schidigera Root Extract

The packaging is a very simple light yellow squeeze tube and holds 60ml of product in it. I personally like the muted yellow color of the tube it looks so nice and stands out on my vanity.

The sleeping has a very balm like feel to it which initially scared me a lot because I have oily skin and the heavy balm like texture made me a little queasy. Nonetheless as the weather became a lot more colder I decided to amp up my courage and apply it to my face as a last step. I was literally shocked to see that even though it felt balm/waxy initially it melted on my palm and applied so smoothly on my face.Moreover I didnt feel sticky or tacky thankfully. I just cant sleep at night if I have something sticky on my face.

iUnik Propolis Vitamin Sleeping Mask Pack really proved all my skin related fears wrong . Not only it proved to be a nice sleeping mask suitable for all skin types but it also made me fall in love with the brand more.

Ever since I have been using this as night my skin looks so smooth and supple in the morning. This is my first ever sleep mask and I am not disappointed the slightest bit.

I recommend this mask to everyone as its very affordable and really helps the skin stay moisturized in cold

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IUNIK Propolis Vitamin Synergy serum

I truly believe in the healing/ medicinal properties of honey and propolis.
Propolis is an aromatic glue-like substance produced by honeybees from tree resin, waxes, and their own secretions, used in the construction of their hives  ~source advance English dictionary
Propolis is popular for reducing inflammation, healing skin, combat bacteria and fungal growth

The kind people at IUNIK sent me this serum to try and review. This particular serum
contains about 70% Propolis Extract and 12% Vitamin C

 Ingredients-
Propolis Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Betaine, Glycosyl Trehalose, Honey Extract, Beta-Glucan, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Allantoin, Carbomer, Arginine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Adenosine, Dipotassium, Glycyrrhizate, Pentylene Glycol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Centella Asistica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Punica Granatium Fruit Extract, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract, Caprylyl Glycol

Packaging:
A standard glass bottle with glass eye dropper. Holds 30ml of product in it.
About the product:
The first thing I noticed about this serum was its sweet delicious propolis scent. The serum has a nice runny texture which is light weight . It spreads easily on the skin without feeling greasy, heavy or tacky. I usually save serums and essence for night time routine so that my skin can get the maximum benefit but with this I sometimes use this before applying makeup as it makes my skin so much smoother and prepped for foundation

I usually take about 3-4 drops of this and then layer other skincare products on top. I like how this serum is flexible and absorbs so easily into the skin. I feel that this moisturized skin, nourishes it and helps with inflammation. I cant say much about wrinkles as only time can tell

This retails for 14.99$ at unique4u

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