#1 Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm
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$20-30 for 100ml
I love this product so much that this is already the second container I've finished. I first came in contact with this product about a year ago when it first came out and was super hyped up. It was the very first cleansing oil/balm that I had ever tried and prior to that I used liquid makeup remover to remove my makeup. After using this balm I found that my skin felt smoother and more hydrated and the makeup was removed more effortlessly without having to rub and tug at my skin. After I had delved deeper into the world of cleansing oils however, I thought hmmm maybe its not this particular brand that was special but instead oil cleansers in general. SO, I tried a tonne of other cleansing oils including; the Tony Moly Aquaporin Sherbet Cleanser, the Innisfree Green Tea Fresh Cleansing Oil and the DHC deep cleansing oil. After trying all those, I realised that this product was not hyped up for nothing. After removing my makeup with an oil cleanser, I would go onto my second cleansing process with my Clarisonic and I realised that only with the Banila Co cleansing balm, I would have no makeup residue on my brush head.
This is a product with great cleansing ability yet is gentle and doesn't strip your face of hydration. I have already repurchased one (as you can see in the photos) because I seriously don't know what I'll do without it. Although it is slightly pricer than many of the brands I mentioned above, it is definitely worth it and I found that in HK you can actually get it for almost a third of its online retail price! If you are not going to HK however, I'd recommend testerkorea.com, it sells a lot of korean skincare/makeup at the standard korean retail price. Shipping is expensive though so treat yourself and buy a tonne at once :D
#2 Lush Tea Tree Water Toner
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$19.95 for 250ml
Another product that I seriously can't live without is this tea tree water toner from Lush. Normally when you think Lush, you think bath bomb and bubble baths but not really skincare. This product is seriously a hidden gem. It soothes and detoxifies my skin, keeping it clear and calm. I spray this all over my face (a serious amount of it) and gently pat it in before applying other skincare products. After coming back from overseas a month ago, my skin was seriously losing it but after about a week of using this, my skin has gone back to its usual one pimple here and there routine. This time I've used up a 100ml bottle and have just repurchased the 250ml one because I'm scared that I'll run out while I'm overseas in Japan (until March next year yikes!). This product is also very affordable and the 100ml bottle did last me a good 4months.
Another product that I seriously can't live without is this tea tree water toner from Lush. Normally when you think Lush, you think bath bomb and bubble baths but not really skincare. This product is seriously a hidden gem. It soothes and detoxifies my skin, keeping it clear and calm. I spray this all over my face (a serious amount of it) and gently pat it in before applying other skincare products. After coming back from overseas a month ago, my skin was seriously losing it but after about a week of using this, my skin has gone back to its usual one pimple here and there routine. This time I've used up a 100ml bottle and have just repurchased the 250ml one because I'm scared that I'll run out while I'm overseas in Japan (until March next year yikes!). This product is also very affordable and the 100ml bottle did last me a good 4months.
#3 SKII Facial Treatement Gentle Cleanser
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$101 for 120g
I really enjoyed this product. It didn't really foam up but I got used to that. I loved the smell and how it left my face feeling very clean but at the same time not squeaky clean. I think it's a good product and does what a cleanser should do but I feel like there are plenty of other cleansers out there that would do the same thing but at the same time, not carry such a high price tag. So I definitely enjoyed it but won't be purchasing it again!
I really enjoyed this product. It didn't really foam up but I got used to that. I loved the smell and how it left my face feeling very clean but at the same time not squeaky clean. I think it's a good product and does what a cleanser should do but I feel like there are plenty of other cleansers out there that would do the same thing but at the same time, not carry such a high price tag. So I definitely enjoyed it but won't be purchasing it again!
#4 Too Cool for School Egg Mousse Soap Facial Cleanser
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$25 for 150ml
I found this product really fascinating because the foam is unlike any foam I've seen before. It's super dense/fluffy and so much so that if you flip your hand upside down and it wouldn't drip! Because it is so dense, the feeling of it on your face is heavenly, it feels just like what I'd imagine egg mousse to feel like! Similar, to the SKII one, it leaves my face feeling very clean but also hydrated, although this one is obviously a lot more affordable. On top, this one just makes cleaning your face so fun and exciting! I haven't repurchased it and I'm not planning to in the near future just because I am going to Japan soon and theres a tonne of other brands I want to try there.
I found this product really fascinating because the foam is unlike any foam I've seen before. It's super dense/fluffy and so much so that if you flip your hand upside down and it wouldn't drip! Because it is so dense, the feeling of it on your face is heavenly, it feels just like what I'd imagine egg mousse to feel like! Similar, to the SKII one, it leaves my face feeling very clean but also hydrated, although this one is obviously a lot more affordable. On top, this one just makes cleaning your face so fun and exciting! I haven't repurchased it and I'm not planning to in the near future just because I am going to Japan soon and theres a tonne of other brands I want to try there.
#5 Innisfree Canola Honey Lip Balm
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$10 for 3.5g
This is a clear lip balm that is extremely creamy and buttery so it applies like a dream and it absorbs into the lips quite fast. It is made of honey and canola seed extract so super hydrating and yummy (let's admit it, we all like to taste our lip balms ;)). However, for me, I have extremely dry lips and very deep lines on them so this lip balm is only a temporary fix to use throughout the day. At night I use an alternate lip balm which is richer and more long lasting. Also, I'd appreciate it if the packaging looked prettier because we all know I'm a sucker for that. I don't have any thoughts of repurchasing this one (actually technically I didn't even buy this one, I stole it from my bf MWAHAH) just because there are so many brands on the market and I'm always on the hunt for better ones.
That's all for today. If you do end up trying any of these products, please let me know how you felt about them. I wish you all the best in your exams and remember to take a few moments to relax, de-stress and treat your skin! Happy studying guys~
xx H.
This is a clear lip balm that is extremely creamy and buttery so it applies like a dream and it absorbs into the lips quite fast. It is made of honey and canola seed extract so super hydrating and yummy (let's admit it, we all like to taste our lip balms ;)). However, for me, I have extremely dry lips and very deep lines on them so this lip balm is only a temporary fix to use throughout the day. At night I use an alternate lip balm which is richer and more long lasting. Also, I'd appreciate it if the packaging looked prettier because we all know I'm a sucker for that. I don't have any thoughts of repurchasing this one (actually technically I didn't even buy this one, I stole it from my bf MWAHAH) just because there are so many brands on the market and I'm always on the hunt for better ones.
That's all for today. If you do end up trying any of these products, please let me know how you felt about them. I wish you all the best in your exams and remember to take a few moments to relax, de-stress and treat your skin! Happy studying guys~
xx H.
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