[Review] Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner

Today's review is on one of the revolutionary skincare product which has created quite a stir in the East Asia. Some By Mi is one of the popular brands in Korea and has won many awards namely Hankyung Buisness 2016 Brand Grand Prize winner, Money Today Customer's Satisfaction Grand Prize and Korea Media Network 2018 Brand Grand Prize Winner.

Marketed as a AHA, BHA, PHA toner . A bottle of this goodness is sold each second ( explains the immense popularity and trust of the customers )

Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days miracle line contains total of 4 products : cleansing bar, toner, serum and cream.

30 Days Miracle Toner contains Real Teatree 10.000 PPM to soothe skin, control sebum production and relieve signs of inflammation.
The AHA, BHA PHA exfoliate skin surface, clean outs pores and strengthens skin barrier. This acidic toner preps skin for further skincare products.

• Skin exfoliating ingredients
• Formulated WITHOUT 20 ingredients
• Dual Functionality approved by KFDA
• Low Ph Toner

Packaging:
Pretty green plastic bottle with a secure black cap and a stopper mechanism to control product. This bottle holds 150 ml of products.

Product details:
This has a nice minty scent mixed in with tea tree. Personally I am fan of minty scents so this smells quite fresh to me. The toner is clear and has water like texture/ consistency. It spills easily so the best method of application is to use a cotton pad.

The brand recommends using this twice a day to see results. It has been almost 2 weeks since I started using this product. I apply this once in the morning and once at night before going to bed.

The toner feels hydrating without the heavy or sticky feeling. It absorbs quickly and brightens complexion. And controls sebum level on my face

Though I didn't have that many active pimples on my face when I started out with this toner. This toner prevented new acne from erupting. It made my skin texture smooth, made my complexion bright and healthy looking. I  enjoy using this toner because

• This smells nice
• Prevents acne
• Makes the PH of my skin acidic
• Contains anti bacterial ingredient Tea Tree.

I would recommend this to all skin types because despite the fact that it contains actives like AHA, BHA and PHA along with Tea Tree its not the slightest bit drying or irritating on the skin.

You can purchase this product at jolse.com here or find it at somebymi website

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SUMMER SKINCARE FAVOURITES 2020

I shared my Makeup Favourites for 2020 in previous post. I have a few tried and tested skincare favourites for the summer of 2020
Lets start shall we !!

The first step of my skincare routine is an oil cleanser but since I have run out of my favorite Celimax Blackhead Removing Cleansing Oil I haven't found anything as that on my skincare routine

On the other hand I am genuinely enjoying the Senka Speedy Perfect Whip Cleanser . This is one of the cult favourite best selling cleanser from Japan. I opted for the pump bottle packaging as I really like the ease of use and tons of bubbles this creates.

Axisy Daily Purifying Treatment toner is something I used last year and liked it but them I got distracted and this ended up forgotten in my cupboard. But now due to the current pandemic and mask my acne has flared up pretty bad.  So I rediscovered this gem of product in my stash and incorporated this back into my routine. And slowly with continuous use my skin has improved a lot.

Sweating + sebum = clogged pores which means BHA. I have been using this Cosrx BHA Power Liquid on and off for 1 year and this works wonder for the pesky clogged pores I get on my face. I just pump this on a cotton pad and swipe it on my face gently a few times

Have you ever tried a gel spray . This Herb Doctor's Gel Spray surprised me a lot . It has this cool gel texture which sprays out like a liquid.  I like to pop this in fridge prior to use and trust me this feels so refreshing on a hot day. The hydration is adequate for my oily skin.

GASTON Shooting Star Crystal Eye Patch . It is hydrating, depuffing and beautiful to look at. Do I need to say more ? I am already at the end of my tub

A 2 in 1 product in my opinion that works really well in keeping the sebum under control with its smooth silicon like texture while protecting against the sun at the same time. Sunscreens are notorious for giving white cast or piling under makeup but this DMCK Clean AC Sunstick SPF 50 PA+++ crosses out all of those problems

Summer is incomplete without a good mid mask . This year I am really digging this Pixi Glow Mud Mask. It has a relatively soft, flowy easy to spread texture which dries down completely in less than 10 mins. I have noticed that this really grabs all the gunk and sebum in my pores

Pimple patches are a must have for zit . I recently introduced this Purito All Care Recovery Cica Aid to my routine . I like these. They are thin and do the job without damaging the wallet

2ndesign First Lip Balm Restore and Soothe is a generous sized non scented lip balm that moisturizes chapped lips and makes them plump

I  am guilty of having smelly feet . This Keep Cool and Soothe Feet has been a complete game changer for me . It refreshes the feet and keep the dreadful smell under control.

APIEU Icing Sweet Bar Mask and AbyBOM Ultra Serum Leaf Mask are to of my favourite sheet masks for summer.  Both of them have nice thin sheets, good summer scent and water like essence.

Duft and Doft Stockholm Rose is the perfect floral scent you must try this summer. It is soft , feminine and very summer appropriate

Lastly I want to add in these two really summery nail enamels to the list. These are the Golden Rose Color Expert Nail Lacquer in Shade 113 and 130 . Just takes two coats to get beautiful color and shine.

So that is all for my Summer 2020 skincare favourites. I hope you enjoyed my post

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[Review] Some By Mi SNAIL TRUECICA MIRACLE REPAIR SERUM

If you are a part of skincare community you might have noticed that this particular serum caused quite an uproar on the social media because many people found the video posted by the brand misleading and inaccurate

I got this because I trust snail secretions for skin healing and moisturizing also because somby mi miracle toner actually acted as a miracle for my acne though I don't have any deep pitted acne scars . I do get acne on my skin ever now and then and since I am in my mid twenties my skin takes times healing

Moreover I also get PIH ( post inflammatory hyperpigmentation) which takes so long to fade away

SOME BY MI recently unveiled a very new skincare line to its catalogue. Currently it has  Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum but I am sure more products will be added to the range soon

SOME BY Mi Brand Slogan is ''Remarkable skin transformation from natural ingredients''
SOME BY MI is an Awarding winning Beauty Brand , popular Korea, America, Canada, China, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Kazakhstan, Philippines, Taiwan, Vietnam, Brunei, Malaysia, Indonesia.
Some of their most loved products are AHA, BHA, PHA Miracle line, Rose Tone-up cream

The packaging is a beautiful tinted/ translucent red color with pump mechanism. A very hygienic design plus its spill proof too

Features
Powerful black snail mucin repairs the damaged skin barrier and various troubled spots.
Snail Truecica™ strengthens and soothes the skin sensitized from various stimulations.
The light and moist texture of the serum smears quickly into the skin without stickiness.

Snail mucin is one of the trendiest ingredient known for its skin healing properties. So this serum is designed to heal damaged skin

The serum has a gel like texture which immediately transforms into water like consistency as soon as you rub it on your skin. Its very lightweight , non tacky and absorbs easily into the skin

This works great both at night and day time. It also works well under makeup. As I have mentioned earlier I don't have deep pitted acne scars so I can't testify to the fact that this heals the skin completely but I have applied this to my active pimples and this has noticeably shortened the healing time

I think with continuous use, time and patience this can make a significant change in the overall skin appearance and texture

SOME BY MI Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum is now available at Jolse for purchase

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SOME BY MI Bye Bye Blackhead 30Days Miracle Green Tea Tox Bubble Cleanser

a little post on one of the new launches from Somebymi

Description
The fine BHA foam appears by itself after application and melts away blackheads.
The fresh cream foam, containing live green tea leaves and konjac granules, removes any impurities left remaining in the pores.

Suggested Use

1. Spread a small amount of the product over your face when dry, avoiding the eye area. Spread the product thinly and evenly, like when applying a facial mask. 2. When the foam emerges, rub your face gently using small, circular motions and a small amount of water. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water

Ingredients
Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Glycerin, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Coco-Betaine, Methyl Perfluorobutyl Ether, Methyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether, Acrylates Copolymer, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Water(Carbonated Water), Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower Water, Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract , Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Geranium Maculatum Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Trifolium Pratense (Clover) Flower Extract, Alchemilla Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Extract, Helichrysum Arenarium Extract, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Thuja Orientalis Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Mannan, Camellia Sinensis Leaf, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl Glycol, Raspberry Ketone, Caramel, CI 19140, CI 42090, Disodium EDTA, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil

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[Review] The FACE Shop Ink Lasting Foundation Glow

This is the Glow version of the multi award winner and best selling Ink Lasting Foundation  by THE FACE SHOP. 

As I much as I wanted to try that particular foundation I couldn't be cause the shade that I specifically want is always out of stock.

Features
A glowing skin with natural shine.
Contains high-gloss oil and shimming powder. It helps express smooth skin makeup and lasts for a long time

This comes in 5  shades: V103, V201, V203, N201 & N203. The V shades lean towards the pink side while the N has yellow under tones to it.  I decided to go with the N one this time around as I have noticed that yellow under tones work better for my skin

THE FACE SHOP's Ink Lasting Foundation Glow has a frosted 30ml bottle with a glossy black cap with closes with a satisfying click. The foundation has a pump mechanism which gives control over the product

This has floral scent , the foundation itself is very thin and runny. It took about a pump and a half to cover my whole face. As the name implies this leaves a moist and dewy finish on the skin. It does not feel heavy or greasy but more like a moisturizer taking its time to sink in. The sheen from the foundation gives a healthy look to the face. This blends easily and covers all the imperfections easily. The coverage is on the medium side but it is definitely buildable

Since my skin is dehydrated at the moment. This worked really well on my skin. One of the best things about glow foundations is that they smooth out any texture on the face. Moreover this balanced out the dry parts on my face

The lasting duration is what caught me by surprise. Since it is a glowy foundation I expected this to wear off fast but this remained on my face even after 5 hrs. Moreover it looked better and smoother with time unlike matte foundations which accentuate texture and dry patches on my skin. I didn't notice much creasing around the nose or the eye area

Since I have oily skin/dehydrated the sebum did seep through and was prominent on my T zone area. I used blotting paper to get rid of the sebum and it looked fine. I think if you have dry skin this will work great on its own but for people who have oily to combination skin loose powder on top works best to seal the foundation.

Overall I am impressed with foundation as the color matches my skin perfectly. It does not oxide after some time and gives an illusion of healthy skin without looking overly dewy or greasy. Since its summer here I plan to mix this with my matte foundation for a bit of glow and wear this on its own when its winters

The FACE Shop Ink Lasting Foundation Glow SPF30 PA++ 30ml can be purchased at Jolse.com

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[Review] Son & Park Beauty Water

This is by no mean a newly launched  product but it one of the most popular cleansing water of 2016. When I received this bottle my expectations were high because of the positive reviews and hype that surrounds this product.

This is a 60 ml deluxe size bottle. The packaging is simple. If you live you in Pakistan you might have noticed that this resembles pre-made  oral rehydration solution bottle for children. Since the bottle didn't come with any details, directions or ingredients list I had to look up for all this information online. The full size bottle comes with all the information so you don't have to worry much

The ingredients list is probably longer than my grocery shopping list :

Features
It is a product that removes unhardened keratin or unremoved cleansing residues.
when using conventional toner, and toning and moisturizing to make the next step easier. Contains a full range of naturally derived ingredients to make your skin look lively and vibrant without irritation

According to the description this is '' Jack of all Trades '' kind of product. It acts a cleansing water, as a chemical exfoliator, and a toner.

I personally used this as a cleansing water because i already have a toner in my routine that I enjoy a lot. A lot of people voiced their concern regarding alcohol content so I was a bit wary luckily this didn't cause any reaction or breakouts on my face.

The scent is fresh with a hint of herbs to it. This removed make from my face pretty easily. The best part was that this left my skin soft and smooth. Honestly I cant find any fault with this product. It is indeed a good cleansing water. If you dont like cleaning oils I recommend you to give this a try.

Son & Park Beauty Water is available at Jolse.com for purchase

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