REVIEW: Etude House AC Clinic Intense Hinoki Water Mist

~MG~

100 ml of product

Q: What attracted you to buy Etude House AC Clinic Intense Hinoki Water Mist?
A: Because this mist contains salicylic acid which helps combat acne while at the same time hydrates my face. So this is a 2-in-1 mist. There were several online reviews that mentioned that this face mist works well for their acne. 

Q: How much did you buy it for?
A: Bought it at Etude House, Singapore, for S$19. 

Q: How do you use it?
A: I spray it all over my face after cleansing and before I apply toner. Then continue with the rest of my skincare regimen. 

Q: What are the effects of this face mist?
A: It does help moisturise my face but I find that it  does not help with my acne. It does not reduce my acne. I experienced about the same number of breakouts or even more when I used it. 

Q: Why do you not like this face mist?
A: I do not like this face mist because I was expecting that it would help with my acne. It does not help at all! I was so disappointed. The AC Clinic line is targeted for those with acne-prone skin but this face mist did nothing for my acne. I stopped using the product after two months because I don't think it works. There is about 1/4 of the face mist left. I usually use my face mist until the last spray, but not for this one. 

Q: Will you recommend this face mist to your friends?
A: I would not recommend this product nor would I repurchase it. A big disappointment!

Nature Republic Vitamin C Facial Mist

~MG~

AG got me this facial mist while on her trip to Seoul. I already used up one bottle of it but am still trying to finish up hers because she also bought one for herself, which later she decided not to use because her skin is rather sensitive. 

Using it day and night, this mini bottle of 50ml only lasted me for about 1 month. 

I kinda feel this facial mist is not fit to be called a 'Natural Vitamin Facial Mist' because its scent is overpowering which might scare sensitive skin people (hint hint *AG!*). Well... even to not-so sensitive skin person like me, I feel that the scent is abit too much. Sometimes while spritzing it on my face, I feel that the strong scent will make me break out instead because it smells too much and has an non-natural and non-gentle scent. So far, it hasn't break me out! Thankfully!

What I only like about this product is its mini size and the plastic bottle which makes it perfect for travelling. 

Would I repurchase it? That would be a no, because I prefer a more natural facial mist, even in its scent, and one that has better moisturizing benefit.

NEW BUY: Laneige Water Bank Gel Cream_EX, White Plus Renew Original Essence & Water Bank Mineral Skin Mist

What I actually bought

Look at the freebies!

~MG~

What meant to be a short stop to Laneige turned out to be abit more. I (really) was just planning to buy a new tub of the 'Water Bank Gel Cream_EX' since mine was almost empty. 

A few days before stepping inside the Laneige boutique store, I had been researching for a brightening serum which I want it to help with my acne scars. Just a little FYI, whenever I have acne, it will ALWAYS leave me with some beautiful scars. I read pretty good reviews about the Laneige's 'White Plus Renew Original Essence ', which is one of the brand's 3 global best sellers! I just had to get it because I can feel it calling for me! Laneige calls the product an essence but its really the same as serum.

Just when I was about to pay for the 2 items, the oh-so-thoughtful saleslady shared to me that by spending $150, I would be able to receive the cute blue beauty pouch with the 4 generous samples. The samples consisted of 2 global best sellers, 'Water Sleeping Pack_EX' and 'Water Bank Water essence_EX'; and the 'Time Freeze Intensive Cream' and 'Time Freeze Eye Serum'.

So... I decided to get the mini 'Water Bank Mineral Mist' which is perfect for travelling because its mini and its plastic. AG just bought the full size of the mist in Shilla Duty Free Shop at Changi Airport, and I tried spritzing it and it's pretty good!

Anyway, I can't wait to try out the essence! I think I might just start using it tonight! 
I will be back to write the reviews of the products that I purchased! 

p.s.: For those who are planning to buy Laneige's products, may I suggest to just shop in their boutique stores and not at their booths in the department stores because from my experiences, the salesladies in their boutiques are far more helpful and generous in giving out the lovely samples!

Q&A: The Face Shop Argan Oil Mist

It comes in a 80-ml plastic bottle packaging. 

You can see the oil particle on top of the aqueous part.

The nozzle spray

 

1) How long have you used this product?
MG: I starting using it second week of October. It has been nearly two months. I am almost done with this bottle which will lasts me about 2.5 months.

 2) How do I use it?
MG: After I wash my face and apply my SK-II treatment essence, I spray the face mist as my third step. After spraying the mist,  I pat it onto my skin until it is fully absorbed. In addition, I also you use it after I wake up. My skin feels dry after being overnight in an air conditioned room. This mist helps keep my skin feeling refreshed and moisturized.

 3) Where did you buy it?
MG: My sister bought it at a Face Shop store in Seoul, Korea. She told me that it cost between S$15-20.

 4) Would you recommend to me? 
MG: Double Yes! Will definitely repurchase it. If they were to discontinue this product, I will definitely buy many backups.

 5) Will this be in your travel makeup & skincare bag?
MG: 100% Yes if it comes in a smaller version. The current version is too big to put in my everyday to-go makeup bag. With that being said, the plastic packaging makes it much lighter compared to Caudalie Teint Divin Beauty Elixir which comes in a glass bottle. I also do not have to worry about the plastic packaging breaking because it is pretty durable. The non-aerosol nozzle spray makes it plane-friendly.

 6) What is special about this product?
MG: You can see the argan oil floating on top of the liquid part. It smells naturally fresh, not overwhelming. I do not find that it is synthetically fragrant. However, I do find that I need to use two fingers to press down, if not the nozzle will spray unevenly - this is probably because of my small fingers. The spray particle is very fine. You can feel it on your skin for a few seconds then it is absorbed. It does not break you out. My skin feels moisturized after application. I do not feel it leaves a sticky/oil feeling on  my skin.

 7) What would you change about this product?
MG: I want a smaller version for easy traveling. A size which can be carried in my small handbag.

 8) Why did you purchase it?
MG: My sister chose it for me because she knows I like facial oil. Even though I have oily skin, I still love facial oil. Because it makes me happy knowing that my skin is moisturized enough so that my skin would not overproduce oil to compensate for the dryness. My skin can get "mega oily" if the glands detect that my skin is too dry.