Q&A: Nature Republic Ultra Fresh Jeju Carbonic H20 Cleansing Water

 

A large bottle of cleansing water. 510 ml bottle

~MG~
NEW BUY: Nature Republic Ultra Fresh Carbonic Water

Q: Why did you buy Nature Republic Carbonic Cleansing Water?
A: I saw this Cleansing Water being recommended on Get it Beauty, a Korean beauty TV show. In Get it Beauty blind test, Nature Republic Carbonic Cleansing Water won first place. It beat highly popular Bioderma Sensibio H20 to get the top rank. 

Q: What do you like about Nature Republic Ultra Fresh Jeju Carbonic H20 Cleansing Water?
A: The affordable price! It costs me less than S$20 for 510 ml of cleansing water! Much more affordable than Bioderma H20 which cost S$40 for 500ml. Nature Republic Carbonic Cleansing Water is 1/2 the price of Bioderma Sensibio H20. This Nature Republic Cleansing Water cleanses off my sunscreen, moisturiser, eye cream, serum and the dirt on my face well.  

Q: How long have you been using Nature Republic Carbonic Cleansing Water?
A: Started using this Cleansing Water in May, it has been 4 months. I use this Cleansing Water generously everyday, and I am not even half way done. I usually use 3 cotton pads to remove all the gunk on my face. 

Q: Did your skin condition improved with the use of Nature Republic Carbonic Cleansing Water?
A: My skin did not see any noticeable improvements after the use of this Cleansing Water. It did not brighten my skin tone nor tighten my pores. It works well to cleanse my face, but it does not have much skin conditioning properties. It does have some hydrating properties, as my skin does not feel tight after using it. 

Q: How does Nature Republic Carbonic Cleansing Water compare to other cleansing waters that you have tried?
A: Compared to La Roche-Posay Physiological Micellar Solution, Nature Republic Carbonic Cleansing Water has a better cleaning properties. It is comparable to Bioderma Sensibio H20. Though, it is not fair to compare it to Bioderma Sebium H20, as the latter has anti-acne properties. Another thing to note, is that Nature Republic Carbonic Cleansing Water is more scented than Bioderma Sensibio H20. Nature Republic Carbonic Cleansing Water has a sweet floral scent.

Q: Would you repurchase this Nature Republic Carbonic Cleansing Water?
A: Even though I like its cleansing abilities, I would like my cleansing water to have anti-acne (antibacterial) properties. Though, if you do not have acne-prone skin, I would recommend this Nature Republic Cleansing Water to you. 

NEW BUY: Nature Republic Ultra Fresh Jeju Carbonic H20 Cleansing Water

~MG~
Continuing my love for cleansing water. This is a cleansing water by Korean brand, Nature Republic. This cleanser contains carbonic water from Jeju Mountain Sanding Springs, which functions as both a makeup remover and a facial cleanser. It eliminates impurities requiring no additional facial wash.

510 ml (17.22 fl. oz) of product. A HUGE bottle!

 How to use: Damp an adequate amount of product onto a cotton pad and wipe the whole face clean. You can use this cleansing water on your lips and eye area. After going over with a cotton pad, you rinse off with lukewarm water. No extra facial wash is needed. 

The major difference between Nature Republic Ultra Fresh Jeju Carbonic H20 Cleansing Water and Bioderma Sensibio H20 is that the Nature Republic Cleansing Water contains carbonic or sparkling water. Another difference is that you have to rinse off Nature Republic Cleansing Water, while you do not have to do so for Bioderma Sensibio H20. Carbonic water is supposedly great to purify the skin by removing dead skin cells. It also helps to firm and tighten the skin, and create a healthier-looking skin. I remember hearing about the benefits of carbonic water a few years ago, but did not get around to try it. Since this cleansing water has carbonic water, it is a 2-in-1. I cannot wait to try it out! Please stay tuned for my review of Nature Republic Carbonic Cleansing Water. 

The new packaging 

This cleansing water has since been repackaged and renamed. P.S: I bought my cleansing water a year ago. It is now been renamed Jeju Sparkling Cleansing Water, and comes in a green packaging. It retails for KRW 10, 500 (S$12) on their official website. Check out their website for more info. https://www.naturerepublic.com

REVIEW: Nature Republic Hawaiian Clay Pack

~AG~

This clay pack has been part of my regular skin care regimen for over three weeks now. So it is time for me to do a review on Nature Republic Hawaiian Clay Pack. As mentioned in the previous post, this clay pack was bought last year during my trip to Korea. I have never heard of this product prior but because in the store there was a sticker that indicated that it was one of Allure Korea Editor's Picks for 2013. The actual price of the clay pack should be less than USD$15. It has been a long time so I cannot remember the exact price.

As you can see, the clay has a slight pinkish tone

Clay pack applied on my troubled T-zone

The reason for buying this clay pack was also to do a product comparison with Innisfree Jeju Volcanic Pore Clay Mask that MG is a big fan of. A skincare tip that I learned from a dermatologist's assistant was to leave on clay mask overnight to shrink pimples. You basically use the clay mask as a spot treatment. It sounds like an aggressive approach, but TRUST ME, it works WONDER on whitehead pimples. If you are unsure of how your skin might react to having clay pack overnight, it might be best instead to leave clay pack on for an extended time of 20-30 minutes then rinsing it off.

Recently, I have been plagued with constant tiny pimples on my T-zone areas especially between the eyebrows (which a rare occurrence). I am not quite sure what is wrong with my skin. So, I turned to the power of clay pack for help. I use the clay pack as spot treatment two or three times a week. Try to avoid using it everyday as a spot treatment because it can be too drying for the skin.

Nature Republic Hawaiian Clay Pack is surprisingly good. Its formula does not irritate my sensitive skin. I have been using it more than 10 times, and so far, there is no adverse reaction to it. It has a fresh floral scent that is not overwhelming. The clay has a slightly pink tone. It is soft and easy to apply.  It hardens as it dries, and wash off easily with warm water. 

The clay pack comes with 95ml worth of product. This amount of clay can lasts easily more than a year. It is totally worth the price! I will recommend this clay pack to those with oily or combination skin. This clay pack really helps dry out whitehead pimples and emerging pimples! A must-have if your skin is acne-prone!

NEW BUY: Nature Republic Hawaiian Fresh Clay Pack

~AG~

Nature Republic Hawaiian Fresh Clay Pack is one of Allure Korea 2013 Editor's Pick. When I saw the 'Allure Award Winner" sticker on the product while in Korea, I did not hesitate to put it in my shopping basket. I cannot remember the exact retail price, but I am sure it cost less than USD$15. It is a reasonably priced clay pack as it contains 95ml worth of product. It will take me more than a year of use to finish it all. Quite worth it!

This clay pack is for acne-prone skin as the clay removes impurities from the pores and absorb excess sebum. It contains Hibiscus and Morinda citrifola extract that supposedly makes skin feel cool and clean. 

The ONLY thing that I am wary of on Korean skincare products is that is not free of artificial colourings and fragrances. My ultra sensitive skin does not take well to unnatural ingredients. So I hope my skin does not have any adverse reaction to this clay pack. *cross my fingers*

I will do a review of this clay pack after I have used it for a reasonable amount of time. Stay tuned for  review! 

Full Credits: Nature Republic Hawaiian Fresh Clay Pack

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.

Nature Republic Super Origin Complete Control Cream Tinted

~AG~

Whitening, Wrinkle-Improvement & UV Protection

This tinted cream provides a seamless complexion through prevention of dehydration. 

How to use: As the last step of skincare, apply an appropriate amount to the entire face. As this product has a UV protection function (SPF 30 PA++), you do not need to apply sun protection cream separately. For increased coverage, you apply BB cream or foundation together. 

It retails for less than USD $15. I was roaming around the Nature Republic Store and wasn't sure what else to buy. Since my mother had mentioned that she wanted a CC Cream to try out, I asked the saleslady about their CC Creams. She recommended this Super Origin Complete Control Cream and another CC Cream which has brightening properties. I decided to get this one because I think it will have more coverage. When you squeeze the pump applicator, the product that comes out as a white gel consistency. Then when you apply it to your skin it changes and blends into your skin tone, like a foundation or tinted moisturiser. A pretty neat product isn't it? 

I will let you know when I borrow this CC Cream from my mother and try it out. Hehe ;p

REVIEW: Nature Republic Aloe Vera Soothing Gel

~AG~

I bought this Nature Republic Aloe Vera Soothing Gel in Korea recently. I cannot remember how much I bought it for but I am pretty sure it costs less than US$10. I decided to buy it because I read online reviews on how versatile this product is. Plus, aloe vera is always good for sensitive skin like mine. I stored mine in the fridge so that it is nice and cool for application. Cold aloe vera feels extra refreshing on dry skin. 

Enriched with 92% aloe vera. Mild formula free from paraben, mineral and artificial colors. THis soothing gel with 92% organic aloe vera certified by California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) can be used to mildly moisturize various parts of the body such as the face, arms, legs and hair. 

Last weekend, I spent a little too much time under the angry sun and as a result, my skin became sunburnt. It was red and itchy. It was a good opportunity to try out this newly purchased Aloe Vera Soothing Gel. What I can say about it is that it is non-sticky and is quickly absorbed into the skin. It has a refreshing scent - a mix of aloe vera and "ocean scent". The gel feels especially soothing on application. After three days of application (twice a day), I did not have to use the aloe vera gel on my sunburnt skin anymore. My skin did not peel at all, and I believe it is because of the healing properties of the aloe vera. I feel that it works better than Banana Boat Aloe Gel for After Sun Care.

I have yet to use it on other parts of my body. But I will do an updated review when I do try it out on my face.