I’ve spent the last few weeks messing around with all the different skin care products I got from Glow Recipe and Memebox, another Korean beauty product website. I haven’t got to try everything I’ve bought (and oh man, did I buy a lot), but out of what I tried, there are quite a few products that I really, really love.
I’m a big fan of Memebox. While you can buy individual products from them, the part that gets me are their boxes. Instead of subscribing to a box program where you get random items every month, you aren’t required to subscribe to Memebox. Instead, they offer collections of Korean beauty products in themed boxes that you can choose to purchase. It’s a great way to try out new products for a good price! If you use this referral link, you’ll get a 20% discount on your first purchase!
Anyways, on to the good stuff.
Cleansers
I’ve found some really awesome cleansers to use in the morning, but I still have yet to find something good to get my waterproof makeup off in the evening. Even with some of the cleansers I’ve tried with my Clarisonic Mia2, I still end up with a layer of stuff on my face. Not cool. I’m thinking of getting an oil cleanser, which is meant to take your makeup off before you wash your face. I’ll let you all know when I try one/find one.
As for washing my face in the morning, I’ve been trying out this powder cleanser that I really like. I didn’t even know there was a thing like powder cleansers. It comes in a bottle as (obviously) a powder. You pour a little bit into wet hands, build up a lather, and then use it to clean your face. I like it a lot because you don’t feel like you’re using too much. It’s easy to eyeball how much you need once you use it a few times. I feel like I’m never gonna run out. I’ve been using Papa Recipe’s White Flower Clear Up Enzyme Powder Cleanser. My skin has been doing great, so no complaints from me!
Toners
I mentioned that I was using a toner whose name I couldn’t remember in my last post. I looked at the bottle when I got home, and it was Phytomer’s Rosée Visage Toner Cleansing Lotion. It smells really good and it does its job, but I was interested in branching out and trying new things. I’ve been going back and forth between two different toners.
The first one is Bathhouse Soapery’s Aloe Toning Tonic. I love the way this stuff smells, and I like the spray bottle. When used in my normal cleansing routine, I apply it to a cotton ball and apply it to my skin. Sometimes if my skin needs a bit of a pick me up, I just spritz it on my face and let it dry. It’s a lot cheaper than Phytomer’s toner, and it works just as well. I’m a fan!
The second one is an interesting Korean beauty product: Benton’s Snail Bee High Content Skin (Toner). What a name, right? That’s because it has two special ingredients: snail slime filtrate and premium bee venom. Yikes! I’m not sure it would be good for someone who is allergic to bees, but thankfully, I am not. Even with this bizarre ingredient list, this toner is far from gross. It smells great, and it works great! If I had to stick to one toner, it would be this one. It’s been great for my face, and it’s the cheapest of these three toners. 😀 Woo!
Ampoule
What is an ampoule, exactly? For a detailed overview, check out this blog post from Glow Recipe! An ampoule is like an extra treat for your skin between your toner and your moisturizer. I’ve noticed that it gives my skin a healthy glow that I haven’t had with my normal skin care routine. I’m still relatively new to the whole ampoule/serum thing, but I’ve been trying a couple out.
The first one I tried was Lee Ji Ham’s Vita Propolis Ampoule. This stuff is really nice. It doesn’t look like a lot since it comes in a tiny bottle. Honestly, though, you don’t need a whole lot. I can usually get away with using what is on the outside of the dropper and a drop or two from the dropper. It goes on light and smooth, and it gives your skin a fresh glow. I use it during the day.
The other one I tried was an all-in-one ampoule: Shara Shara’s Honey Bomb All in One Ampoule. An all-in-one ampoule can be used in place of a toner, serum, and moisturizer. I still like using a toner before I use this one, but if I use it in the morning, I only use it as an ampoule/serum. At night, I tend to slather it on and sleep in it, and it does make my skin feel softer in the morning. This stuff comes in a huge bottle, and you don’t need very much of it, even if you slather it on. This bottle will last you a long, long time!
Moisturizer
The only moisturizer I’ve tried out of all my new goodies is Benton’s Snail Bee High Content Lotion. It came in the themed Memebox with the toner. I love this stuff! It leaves my skin feeling fresh, soft, and dewy. It’s a great way to prep your skin before primer and foundation. Even with the snail slime filtrate and premium bee venom, this one smells good, too. Just don’t think about the weird things going on your face. Don’t worry, it’s good for your skin. Just a little bit goes a long way!
Future Updates
I still have a lot more products I haven’t even tried yet, so I’ll keep you all updated as I go. I have more stuff coming in, too (help me, I can’t stop), so those will get a spot on here, as well. I’m thinking of doing some makeup posts on here, too. Maybe I can get some tips from some of my lovely Makeup Artist friends on here, too!
I think I’m going to start taking pictures of the stuff I’ve been using. I think these posts could use some pictures to liven the place up. So look for those in the future!
Thanks for reading! <3