Stylevana reached out to me for a collaboration more than a month ago. Based in Hong Kong, Stylevana is an online Asian beauty and skincare shop selling the most popular skincare and makeup brands such as Laneige, 3CE, Purito, Benton, Isntree, Biore to name a few. You can use my discount code INF10RG for 10-15% off your orders ( except for instant deals and weekend deals )!
Here's what I received - Hada Labo Gokujyun Oil Cleansing (Japan Version), Beauty of Joseon Bubble Toner (Green Plum + AHA), make p:rem Poncirus Trifoliata C Dark Spot Serum and Purito Centella Unscented Toner (New Formula).
Hada Labo Gokujyun Oil Cleansing (Japan Version) is infused with Hyaluronic Acid and concentrated Olive Oil to effectively rids skin of impurities and even waterproof makeup while being gentle and non-abrasive. Free from artificial colorings, mineral-oils, alcohol and fragrance.
How To Use :
1) Recommended to use on dry skin.
2) Take 2-3 pumps and gently massage over the face to dissolve the makeup.
3) Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water, followed by face wash.
3) Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water, followed by face wash.
Hada Labo is one of Japan’s best-selling skincare brands. Created in Japan by Rohto Pharmaceuticals in 2004, the brand promises highly effective skin care, while eliminating all unnecessary ingredients and additives. Hada Labo’s Gokujyun line harnesses the powerful moisture-locking abilities of Super Hyaluronic Acid to instantly deliver intense hydration to skin.
Hada Labo Gokujyun Oil Cleansing comes in a 200ml plastic bottle with a pump dispenser. Just 2 pumps are sufficient for me to slather the oil on my face ( dry skin, please ), massage well and then rinse off with water, followed by the usual cleanser.
Even though the bottle is yellow, the oil is clear in colour. It goes on smooth with a thin and runny texture and I like how gentle and non-drying it is. I usually like to focus on the oily areas like the nose and chin while massaging on skin.
Skin is kept clean and fresh. Pores are more refined and smaller with very soft, smooth and supple skin! I have no issues with using this on minimal makeup or just on sunscreen alone, however, I would still need a cotton bud to clean the eyeliner remnants as I am always more careful with using oil around the eyes. I have also not been wearing mascara for this year so I can't attest to its efficacy.
If you are a fan of oil cleansing, then you must try this! Simple, gentle and effective!
Hada Labo Gokujyun Cleansing Oil contains powerful moisturising agent; hyaluronic acid, which aims to deliver moisture to the skin while removing dirt and makeup simultaneously. The oil formula allows the cleanser to deeply penetrate small pores and extract dirt and unwanted particles without stealing away its natural components. It contains high purity olive oil, which is a natural active ingredient that is beneficial for the skin regeneration.
Since this is a Japan version, do note that the formulation and ingredients may be different from those sold outside Japan and the description on the back of this bottle is all printed in Japanese words.
Where To Purchase : Stylevana ( discount code INF10RG )
Hada Labo Gokujyun Oil Cleansing contains the following key ingredients...
Hyaluronic Acid : A natural substance found in the human body that attracts and retains water. It can hold up to 1,000 times its own weight in water, playing an important role in keeping skin smooth and plump.
Olive Fruit Oil : High in Vitamin E which has anti-aging properties. It is high in oleic acid and is a good skin cell regenerator where it works to attract external moisture to the skin, while still permitting the skin to properly release sweat, shed dead skin and release sebum.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Triethylhexanoin, Sorbes Tetraisostearate-30, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Olive Fruit Oil, Water, Sodium Acetyl Hyaluronate (Super Hyaluronic Acid), Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate (skin-absorbed Hyaluronic Acid), Jojoba Seed Oil, (Palmitic Acid / Ethyl Hexanoic Acid) dextrin, Butyl Carbamate Propionyl Iodide, BHT
How To Use :
1) After cleansing, apply a moderate amount of toner to skin or cotton pad to gently wipe off the face.
2) Pat skin to absorb completely.
Tip : When skin feels dry, apply toner 2 - 3 times for hydration.
note : This product contains mild ingredients, so it can be used in the morning and in the evening without irritating the skin.
Hailing from Korea, PURITO’s name is a portmanteau of the English word “purify” and the Korean word for “soil” with its pledge to exclusively use EWG-approved ingredients sourced from nature to create its gentle skin care range.
It prides itself in eco-friendly formulations that are 100% cruelty-free, vegan and hypoallergenic while staying in an affordable price range. PURITO also uses recycled paper to create environmentally friendly packaging with added functionality.
The newest addition to its unscented skin care line, the Centella Unscented Toner boasts all the benefits of the original Centella Green Level Calming Toner. The unscented version is free of essential oils, which are often used for natural fragrance and antioxidant benefits but can also irritate and damage sensitive skin. With its low acidity level, the unscented toner is safe to use for sensitive skin. Powered by cica extract, its alcohol-free formula effectively soothes, balances skin’s pH levels and strengthens the skin barrier.
Purito Centella Unscented Toner is housed in a 200ml clear bottle. The contents are clear and there is no scent. Texture is lightweight with a watery consistency but has a slight slip which get absorbed into skin easily, leaving just a hint of tackiness which goes away after a short while.
My skin gets sensitive and irritated at times, so soothing products are always welcomed in my routine. Purito Centella Unscented Toner has a very lightweight texture and is calming and soothing. It also layers well with other products.
On most days, I use 1 layer ( either with cotton pads or hands ) as a regular toner, however, I may layer 3 times ( via hands ) if I think my skin is in need of more hydration. I have not tried 7 layers like the 7 Skin Method but you can always try it if you want to.
For 1 layer, the toner helps to soothe and calm the skin, minimizing the redness on my skin. In fact, the redness ( happened randomly ) between my brows disappeared after using this consecutively for 3 days.
Using 3 layers or as DIY lotion mask help to increase the hydration levels and my skin is left soft, smooth, plumped and supple. Using it as a DIY lotion mask also helped to alleviate the redness on my forehead ( dermatitis flare-up caused by sun exposure ) which disappeared immediately after removing the cotton pads. Totally impressed!
A simple and gentle toner for sensitive and irritated skin! This product is also featured in my Top 21 Beauty Empties I Loved in 2021.
Purito Centella Unscented Toner contains the following key ingredients...
Centella Asiatica : Best-known for its wound-healing abilities, it is also known as “tiger grass” from the legend that tigers would roll around over this grass to heal wounds. CICA soothes and reduces skin inflammation. Also helpful for those with acne-prone skin as it helps in speeding up the healing process and in preventing scarring.
Sodium Hyaluronate : Enhances moisture content, revitalizes skin's outer surface layers, softens, and improves dry skin.
Panthenol : The perfect active ingredient for sensitive skin. When absorbed into the body, panthenol becomes vitamin B. It soothes and restores tired skin and strengthens the skin barrier as well as helps calm redness and soothes sensitive skin.
Water, Centella Asiatica Extract (strengthens skin barrier), Butylene Glycol (humectants), Pentylene Glycol (skin-conditioning agents), Dipropylene Glycol (humectants), 1,2-Hexanediol (stabilizers), Trehalose (humectants), Sodium Hyaluronate (natural moisturizing factor/ humectants), Madecassoside (strengthens skin barrier), Asiaticoside (strengthens skin barrier), Asiatic Acid (strengthens skin barrier), Madecassic Acid (strengthens skin barrier), Panthenol (strengthens skin barrier), Carbomer (viscosity increasing agents), Allantoin (skin protectants), Arginine (skin-conditioning agents), Portulaca Oleracea Extract (skin-conditioning agents), Ethylhexylglycerin (skin-conditioning agents), Disodium EDTA (stabilizers)
Beauty of Joseon Bubble Toner (Green Plum + AHA) is a fresh, hydrating exfoliating toner enriched with Hanbang (traditional Korean herbal medicine) ingredients for smoother and brighter skin complex. It contains 25% freshly picked Korean green plum water and 3% Glycolic acid (AHA) as key ingredients.
How To Use :
1) Pump 1 - 2 pumps onto cotton pad and gently sweep across the face.
2) Pat gently to help absorption.
Made in Korea, Beauty of Joseon is a brand that has reinterpreted the unchanging beauty and the traditional methods from nature in a modern way according to the wisdom of Joseon women.
Famous for its luxurious, pampering Dynasty Cream, Beauty of Joseon pours their heart into creating the perfect skin care regimen for women in their 20s to 40s. Inspired by the regal beauty of women in the uppermost classes of the Korean Joseon Dynasty, it reveals the natural beauty of one’s skin by improving its overall skin condition and resolving fundamental problems such as roughness, dehydration, and dull skin tone. Known for its range of clean hanbang skincare, Beauty of Joseon believes that clear skin comes from using the right skin care products rather than applying makeup.
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Beauty of Joseon Bubble Toner (Green Plum + AHA) comes in a 150ml chic bottle with a foam-pumping dispenser. Rich foams are pumped out on cotton pads for each use and they certainly look so interesting and fun for use. Swipe the cotton pad ( with white foam ) on face as they sizzled ( bubbles dissolving ), turned moist and became liquid.
Skin is left slightly sticky with slight shine on face, however, its slightly smoother with stinging sensation occasionally. That said, I didn't like the overall feel on face - it felt like there was a tightening film on skin and I just dislike the shine that comes with it.
It was a different story when I just pump the foam onto my face directly, massage it gently on skin where it would turn into liquid and its time to rinse off. Skin is so soft and smooth with a cooling sensation thereafter. Note that there was a subtle itch on the left jaw occasionally.
Not a toner which I would repurchase as its not suitable for my skin type, however, what don't work for me, may just work well for you as skincare is very personal.
Beauty of Joseon Bubble Toner has a pH of 3.23 and is formulated without artificial fragrances, parabens, sulfates, artificial colors, alcohol, mineral oils, essential oils or silicone.
Where To Purchase : Stylevana ( discount code INF10RG )
Green Plum Extract : Also known as Kadaku Plum, it is a natural-deriva
tive of AHA and a super fruit which is potent in Vitamin C to brighten up the overall complexion and protect skin against free radical damage.
Glycolic Acid : Glycolic Acid is the smallest molecule among AHA ingredients which penetrates quickly into skin and accelerates the skin cycle, inducing the natural exfoliation process. An AHA which has anti-ageing properties and gently exfoliates the top layers of the skin to reveal smooth and supple skin. It also has the ability to brighten the appearance of dark spots and acne scars, to reveal a radiant glow.
Portulaca Oleracea Extract : An ingredient which has been used in Korean traditional medicine to treat irritated skin. It has been found to have strong antioxidant properties to help protect skin against free radical damage. It also contains NMF's to keep skin moisturised and fortify the skin barrier.
Rice Bran Water : Used as a natural skin toner in the Joseon Dynasty, it helps enhance nutrition and moisturization and is also rich in vitamins and minerals, presenting a healthy and moist skin.
Honey Extract : A natural antioxidant that boosts hydration and radiance, bringing glow to your skin. It’s known to speed up the healing process, helping with acne, scars, and overall skin tone.
Ginseng Root Water : High in antioxidants, which combat signs of premature aging and encourage plumper skin.
Water, Prunus Mume Fruit Water (AHA), 3% Glycolic Acid (AHA), Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract (sebum control), Chondrus Crispus Extract, Sugarcane Extract, Rice Bran Water (moisture), Honey Extract (skin nutrition), Panax Ginseng Root Extract (skin nutrition), Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract (antioxidant), Glycerin, Propanediol, Tromethamine, Sodium PCA, Glucose, C12-14 Pareth-12, Butylene Glycol, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Tocopherol, Ethyl Hexanediol
make p:rem Poncirus Trifoliata C Dark Spot Serum is a brightening skin serum made with high levels of Vitamin C and other antioxidants derived from the Poncirus Trifoliata Orange Extract. Also includes Niacinamide, Jojoba and Macadamia Seed Oils to moisturize and brighten skin.
How To Use :
After using toner, dispense 2 - 3 pumps and gently apply on the entire face in a tapping motion to promote absorption into the skin.
Hailing from Korea, make p:rem is based on Northern Europe's Scandinavian Lifestyle - easy-to-use, practical, beautiful, and ergnomic products. It operates under the belief that skin care does not have to be complicated. This 'pragmatic beauty' forms their brand ethos, and is a focus they continue to move towards.
make p:rem's Poncirus Trifoliata C Dark Spot Serum isn't a part of a line or series like most of their products are. This unique offering is based on the refreshing and brightening qualities of the Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit, also known as the 'Hardy Orange'.
Focusing on the power of this special citrus fruit and Vitamin C, as well as a number of other notable ingredients including but not limited to Niacinamide, this serum is purpose-designed to fulfill two primary roles, the first major one being skin brightening, and the second one being skin hydration.
Upon receiving the product, I was awed by how gorgeous the glass bottle is, with its zesty orange colour with pump packaging. Just 1 to 2 pumps are enough for the whole face.
Free from artificial fragrance, the serum is enriched with vitamin C capsules to revitalize and help plump the skin’s surface with hydration.
Poncirus Trifoliata C Dark Spot Serum has a lovely citrus orange scent with a refreshing sensation upon application. The gel texture appears lightweight with a subtle sticky finishing that took awhile to absorb into the skin but its not a major issue for me, since I would layer a moisturiser thereafter.
My skin would be soft, smooth and supple the following morning, however, it tends to look slightly shiny and greasy after 2 hours of wear which is something my combination skin does not appreciate. That said, with regular use, the product does help to maintain the hydration in my skin.
Using it in the morning with glaring sun ahead ( even though I do wear a sunscreen ) made my cheeks alittle red and sensitive, especially where the pigmentation spots were, so I change it to night use thereafter. Note that some Vitamin C products may cause skin to be sun-sensitive.
Their internal test claimed to visibly reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, dark spots in 4 weeks, however, I have yet to see any significant difference to the slight pigmentation on my cheeks with regular usage over a month.
Overall, its a nicely formulated gentle Vitamin C serum which I would continue to use, for better brightening results, before deciding if I would repurchase it.
Where To Purchase : Stylevana ( discount code INF10RG )
Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract : Clinical research shows that bitter orange extract has the ability to reduce melanin, help improve skin tone, through inhibiting tyrosinase and TRF-1 enzyme activity thanks to ingredients containing active ingredients such as poncirin, naringin , bis (2-methylheptyl) phthalate and avenalumic acid methyl ester. Also the reason for its light, citrus scent.
The polyphenols in bitter orange extract provide antioxidant, neutralizing free radicals as well as minimize UV damage, thereby preventing premature aging.
In addition, some studies also show that the extract has anti-inflammatory, good irritation reduction by reducing proinflammatory cytokine expression and inhibiting NF-KB activity in white blood cells.
Niacinamide : Minimizes and tightens large pores, diminishes dullness, evens out discoloration. Helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and maintain good levels of moisture.
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate : A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation.
Tranexamic Acid : An amino acid that is effective in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone.
Jojoba Seed Oil : Helps in skin repair.
Chondrus Crispus Extract : Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin.
Shea Butter : Helps soften skin and has anti-inflammatory and healing properties
Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract(663,410ppm), Propanediol, Glycerin, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate, Niacinamide, Water, Betaine, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate(100ppm), Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Tranexamic Acid, Tocopherol, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Tromethamine, Sodium PCA, Arbutin, Adenosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Dextrin, Behenyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Carbomer
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