[ Review ] Etude House Soon Jung Mild Defence Sun Cream SPF 49 PA++

 

Product Description

Etude House Soon Jung Mild Defence Sun Cream SPF 49 PA++ is a hypoallergenic sunscreen that is perfect for those with sensitive skin who break out easily. It protects the skin from UVA and UVB rays and cools the skin. Its special formula which consists of 93% natural ingredients such as pantensoside calm irritated and sensitive skin.

I purchased Etude House Soon Jung Mild Defence Sun Cream SPF 49 PA++ while I was pregnant as these particles sit on the surface of the skin and reflect UV rays, unlike chemical sunscreen filters, which are absorbed into the skin.

Ingredients like Oxybenzone and Benzophenone-3 found in chemical sunscreens have both been shown to cross the placenta, and may have hormone-disrupting effects.

It is important to wear sunscreen during pregnancy as pregnancy hormones can cause increased skin pigmentation, such as melasma, and these can get even darker in the sun. A gentle reminder to cover up your skin as much as possible, wear sunglasses with UV protection and a wide-brimmed hat, whilst seeking shade between 10am and 2pm, when the sun's rays are strongest. 

And thank goodness, I managed to get my last Etude House product in-store before their branches closed for good in Singapore but fret not, you can still purchase your Etude House products on Shopee Singapore.

Packaging, Scent and Texture

Etude House Soon Jung Mild Defence Sun Cream SPF 49 PA++ is a 50ml tube sunscreen with a tiny hole dispenser. The sun cream is white in color, lightweight and creamy, and has no scent.

How To Use : 

At the last step of skincare, evenly apply on areas exposed to UV rays such as the face, neck, and arms.

Performance and Ingredients

Etude House SoonJung Mild Defence Sun Cream is a low-irritant sun cream that protects you from harmful UV rays. This sun care product has a non-sticky and creamy texture that spreads easily. It contains a Cooling Relief™ ingredient that protects your face and body against the heat, UV rays, and fine dust. 

It contains NO animal ingredients, NO mineral oil, FRAGANCE-FREE, NO Polyacrylamide, NO Imidazolidinyl Urea, NO Triethanolamine, NO colorants, NO talc and NO parabens.

During the initial application, the white cast was pretty obvious, so much so that I wondered if I can even step out of the house. I took my time massaging and blending the sunscreen into my skin until it was minimal.

It dries down to a semi-matte velvety finishing with a slight sheen on face but was slightly drying that took awhile to settle in, before the dry patches disappeared. 

I prefer to use this on the face during evening runs as I have more time to blend in the sunscreen for a minimal white cast. That said, the slight oily sheen can be a deal-breaker for those with oily skin and I am definitely not a fan of it. 

The tube structure was great though - when I snipped the tube after depleting, only a tiny quantity was left. 

At SPF49 PA++, this sunscreen helps to protect against UVA and UVB rays where an SPF 50 product protects you from 98% of the UVB “burning” rays that penetrate your skin and PA+++ offers high UVA protection.. 

The letters “PA” followed by plus signs on a label are a rating system developed in Japan to represent how much UVA protection the product offers. 

This is what each PA rating means:

PA+ = Some UVA protection.

PA++ = Moderate UVA protection.

PA+++ = High UVA protection.

PA++++ = Extremely High UVA protection.

Where To Purchase : Amazon | Shopee

The key ingredients in Etude House Soon Jung Mild Defence Sun Cream SPF 49 PA++ are.....

Panthensoside : A soothing ingredient that contains Panthenol and Madecassoside that soothe irritated skin from external stress. A provitamin with moisturizing, hydrating abilities, that has anti-inflammatory and protective properties. Helps prevent irritation.

Zinc Oxide: A physical sun filter that offers broad spectrum protection

Titanium Dioxide: A physical sun filter that protects against uv-B and uv-A and is tolerated well by sensitive skin types.

Water, Dimethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Zinc Oxide (CI 77947), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Butylene Glycol, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Silica, Trisiloxane, Panthenol, Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Aluminum Stearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Alumina, C12-15 Alcohols, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Madecassoside, Scutellaria Baicalensis (Baikal Skullcap) Root Extract, Tocopherol, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract

Conclusion

To conclude, Etude House Soon Jung Mild Defence Sun Cream has an obvious white cast that needs time to blend in and settled down before it becomes minimal and a slight oily sheen which I am not a fan of it as there are better alternatives out there. 

If you looking for more mineral/physical sunscreens, check out my past reviews on IDS Non-Tinted Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++ (S2), Axis-y Complete No-Stress Physical Sunscreen, JUV Superfruit Water Gel UV Protection SPF50 PA+++ and Lapothicell Natural Mineral Sun Protection SPF 50 PA++++ which I prefer over Etude House Soon Jung Mild Defence Sun Cream SPF 49 PA++.

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[ Review ] : Etude House 0.2mm Therapy Air Mask ( Snail, Cherry Blossom, Camellia, Collagen )

My mum has several Etude House 0.2mm Therapy Air masks at home, so I took the chance to try out a couple when I was sleeping over at her house. I have previously tried out Etude House 0.2 Therapy Air Mask ( Pomegranate ) and Etude House 0.2 Therapy Air Mask ( Strawberry ) where I had a more positive experience with the Strawberry Mask. The downside of Etude House facial sheet masks is that alcohol is mostly found in their list of ingredients so if you are allergic to them, please beware.

The focus for Etude House 0.2mm Therapy Air Mask is the light and comfortable material used for the sheet masks which are of 0.2mm "thick". There are many variants available which you can check out on Etude House.

It boasts of the following 6 key factors :

This line of masks delivers "7-free" (Imidazolidinyl Urea, Polyacryamide, Triethanolamine, mineral oil, silicon oil, pigment, fragrance) essences to the skin directly through the 0.2mm air sheet, allowing remarkable air penetration to allow your skin to breathe comfortably.

Having passed the sensitive panel test, water purified through a 6-step filtration system, and only including EWG green grade (grades 1 to 2) ingredients only, this sheet mask line is perfect for those with sensitive skin!

There are 3 types of Air Mask Line
- The Moist Water Type Essence : absorbed lightly and freshly to refresh your skin
- The Ampoule Type Essence : absorbed into your skin mildly but brings powerful moisturization
- The Emulsion Type Essence : absorbed into skin smoothly with added nutrition

Etude House 0.2mm Therapy Air Mask come in 19 different types to suit different skin concerns.

- Aloe (Water-type) moisturizes to repair and soothes dry skin.

- Argan (Cream-oil type) nourishes the skin to replenish the moisture barrier.

- Artemisia (Ampoule-type) soothes stressed skin with hydrating moisture.

- Blueberry (Water-type) delivers a boost of nutrition to your skin for a revitalized glow.

- Calendula (Jelly-oil type) soothes dry skin with moisture and improves the appearance of dull-looking skin.

- Camellia (Jelly-oil type) improves radiance and elasticity.

- Ceramide (Emulsion-type) protects the skin's moisture barrier for a healthy-looking complexion.

- Cherry Blossom (Ampoule-type) improves elasticity and brightens skin tone.

- Collagen (Emulsion-type) improves elasticity and smoothens wrinkles for a younger-looking complexion.

- Damask Rose (Water-type) brightens and moisturizes dull skin.

- Green Tea (Water-type) moisturizes and soothes dry skin.

- Hyaluronic Acid (Ampoule-type) replenishes the moisture barrier for long-lasting hydration.

- Lemon (Water-type) is rich in vitamin C to brighten dull-looking skin and smooth rough skin texture.

- Lotus (Water-type) moisturizes skin for a refreshed complexion.

- Madecassoside (Emulsion-type) and Centella extract soothes dry skin and strengthens sensitive skin

- Manuka Honey (Emulsion-type) nourishes the skin to minimize the appearance of wrinkles.

- Olive (Cream-oil type) nourishes dry skin and improves elasticity.

- Pearl (Ampoule-type) brightens the skin for a glowing complexion.

- Pomegranate (Ampoule-type) firms the skin and improves resilience.

- Snail (Emulsion-type) replenishes and protects skin's moisture barrier.

- Strawberry (Ampoule-type) brightens and revitalizes dull-looking skin.

- Tea Tree (Water-type) absorbs oil and moisturizes the skin for a balanced complexion.

- White Flowers (Ampoule-type) moisturizes and nourishes to improve dry and flakey skiN.

Review : Etude House 0.2mm Therapy Air Mask - Strawberry

Product Description
Etude house 0.2 Therapy Air Mask - Strawberry (Brightening Vitality + Shining Effect) is an incredibly thin, hypoallergenic sheet mask that sits on the skin light and comfortable like air! This line of masks delivers "7-free" (Imidazolidinyl Urea, Polyacryamide, Triethanolamine, mineral oil, silicon oil, pigment, fragrance) essences to the skin directly through the 0.2mm air sheet, allowing remarkable air penetration to allow your skin to breathe comfortably. Having passed the sensitive panel test, water purified through a 6-step filtration system, and only including EWG green grade (grades 1 to 2) ingredients only, this sheet mask line is perfect for those with sensitive skin! 

Etude House promotes "One Mask a Day," where every night, putting a mask sheet on at the end of the skincare routine is usual in Korea. This routine is good for calming and moisturizing the skin for perfect, dewy celebrity skin, and the 0.2 Therapy Air Mask line makes it easy to achieve! 

This Strawberry sheet mask is an Ampoule Type Essence that absorbs into your skin mildly but brings powerful moisturization. Strawberries are packed full of vitamin C and nutrients to brighten the complexion. Niacinamide also helps prevent the formation of dark spots, creating a long-lasting moisturized glow! 

Review : Etude House 0.2mm Therapy Air Mask - Pomegranate

Product Description
Etude house 0.2 Therapy Air Mask - Pomegranate (Lively Energy + Natural Glow) is an incredibly thin, hypoallergenic sheet mask that sits on the skin light and comfortable like air! This line of masks delivers "7-free" (Imidazolidinyl Urea, Polyacryamide, Triethanolamine, mineral oil, silicon oil, pigment, fragrance) essences to the skin directly through the 0.2mm air sheet, allowing remarkable air penetration to allow your skin to breathe comfortably. Having passed the sensitive panel test, water purified through a 6-step filtration system, and only including EWG green grade (grades 1 to 2) ingredients only, this sheet mask line is perfect for those with sensitive skin! 

Etude House promotes "One Mask a Day," where every night, putting a mask sheet on at the end of the skincare routine is usual in Korea. This routine is good for calming and moisturizing the skin for perfect, dewy celebrity skin, and the 0.2 Therapy Air Mask line makes it easy to achieve! 

This Pomegranate sheet mask is an Ampoule Type Essence that absorbs into your skin mildly but brings powerful moisturization. Appetizing Superfood pomegrenate delivers energy and firming to your skin with powerful antioxidants and vitamins restoring skin's natural glow and filling your complexion with vitality! 

Etude House Korean Ginseng I Need You Mask

Product Description
This mask sheet contains nourishing Korean Ginseng extract (Panax Ginseng Root Extract), enhancing a youthful complexion by revitalizing exhausted and lifeless skin

A dear friend has helped to get 3 sheets of the Etude House Korean Ginseng I Need You Mask direct from Korea for me. The ginseng scent hits me as I pulled it out from the packaging but it just feels and smells pretty soothing and relaxing to me. 

The sheet mask is folded and soaked in essence. Material is thick, with smaller cutouts at the eyes area and a slightly shorter nose flap. 

A 20 minute treatment has given me immediate brighter, softened and smoother skin, just like its claims - revitalizing exhausted and lifeless skin. 

Ingredients :
WATER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE, DIMETHICONE, CITRUS PARADISI (GRAPEFRUIT) FRUIT EXTRACT, POLYGLYCERYL-3 METHYLGLUCOSE DISTEARATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE, PEG-100 STEARATE, PANTHENOL, AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP COPOLYMER, XANTHAN GUM, PANAX GINSENG ROOT EXTRACT(20MG), ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, SODIUM POLYACRYLATE, ALLANTOIN, HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE, TRIDECETH-6, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, SOPHORA ANGUSTIFOLIA ROOT EXTRACT, LONICERA JAPONICA (HONEYSUCKLE) FLOWER EXTRACT, PRUNUS PERSICA (PEACH) LEAF EXTRACT, PAEONIA ALBIFLORA ROOT EXTRACT, GINKGO BILOBA LEAF EXTRACT, SCUTELLARIA BAICALENSIS ROOT EXTRACT, DISODIUM EDTA, PHENOXYETHANOL, FRAGRANCE

Source : Etude House 

Review : Etude House I Need You Mugwort Mask

Product Description
A 100% cotton sheet to provide essence ingredients to the skin. It helps to brighten skin and soothe tiredness from external irritation.

A complimentary mask sheet that comes with my Korea mask sheets haul via a friend, this Etude House Mugwort mask, with a lovely soothing scent, has a thin material that fits snugly on my skin like a glove. However, the cutouts are not meant for my cherubic face, with too short nose flaps, tiny cutouts for the eyes and the lips. 

Having it on my skin for 20 minutes doesn't have any spectacular impact on my skin tone though. That said, I only have one mask sheet to try out. 

Review : Etude House Petite Beauty Bright Eyes Patch

Product Description
These patches will make your eye area moist and it improves the elasticity. It contains adenosine which is good for wrinkle care and collagen which gives skin elasticity. It will brighten up the dark and tired eyes. It also contains niacinamide which is good for whitening the dark eye area.

A dear friend has helped to purchase a pack of the 10pcs Etude House Petite Beauty Bright Eyes Patch retailing for 25000 won. Singapore sells 1 pair for S$5.

Each pair of the hydrogel cresent shape eye patch masks are kept securely in a clamp-shell plastic tray, with several layers of protective sheets. A jelly-like material, the eye patches are also cooling and refreshing, providing a relief at the end of the day in the comfort of your own bed. However, it also tears easily.

The eye patches adhere moderately well, but still slips down slightly every now and then. At times, it made my undereye area itch but most of the times, there are no issues. I did an intensive 5day eye masks daily routine, but sadly, I failed to see any spectacular improvement to my undereye area. At the end of each 30minutes treatment, my undereye area looks slightly rested but nothing much thereafter.

Etude House Precious Mineral Sun BB Cream SPF 50+ / PA+++

Product Description
Precious Mineral Sun BB Cream promotes silky complexion and brightened look with pearl mineral powder infused sheer coverage. Powerful UV protection and long lasting waterproof formula for all day outdoor protection.

I run out of my favourite BB Cream - VMV Hypollergenics Skintangible "Faint''ation BBBB Cream and it is out of stock on their website as well so I have been using a sachet of this Etude House Precious Mineral Sun BB Cream SPF 50+ / PA+++for the last 5 days.

The actual product comes with a sponge applicator but since mine is the sachet form, I use it like a normal BB cream, like what I usually does - blending it with my fingers.

This shade W13 - natural beige which fits my skin tone well.

Creamy in texture, the Mineral Sun BB Cream has a medium coverage that conceals redness and light blemishes well. It has a slightly dewy finish, spreads easily and made my skin appears to be more even-toned. However, the oil control is poor, where the wings of my nose oils up before noon time. The BB Cream is slightly rich for my combination skin type, giving rise to 2 tiny whiteheads on my chin.

With the high SPF 50 factor, I am not surprised that it is slightly greasy. Just a gentle reminder that, even though it contains SPF50, it is still logical to apply a sunscreen prior to wearing the BB Cream as essentially, one doesn't apply enough BB cream to provide adequate SPF50 protection.

Source : Etude House

Review : Etude House Correct & Care CC Cream SPF30 PA++

Product Description
Etude House Correct and Care CC Cream 8 in 1 is a multi functional skin correcting cream that creates a flawless complexion. It hydrates, primes, conceals, treats, and protects skin; everything you would need for perfect skin, in one product!  Not only does it offer anti-aging benefits, it relieves stressed/reddened skin, whitens, has SPF30 PA ++, and provides natural coverage with either a matte (01 Silky) or dewy (02 Glow) finish

Requested a friend to get the CC cream for me when she was in Korea as it is much cheaper over there. It costs me 14000won. At 35ml, it takes a long time for it to be used up. I have been using it for 6 months now, mainly on weekday mornings before I left for work. I tend to use it after sunscreen, because SPF30 in Singapore is still not enough, and one doesn't apply enough to get the full SPF30 protection that is much needed on our skin.

Etude House Correct & Care CC Cream SPF30 PA++ provides anti-aging benefits, hydrates, smoothens, brightens and has UV protection for the skin. Available in both silky and glowing finishing, I bought mine in 01 which is the silky formula as I thought a glowing formula may be too much for wearing to office.

The silky formula, as what it claims, has a smooth and silky finishing, without any shimmers on it. It has a light silicon-laden texture, with a lightweight consistency. White in colour, the CC cream oozes out from the pump dispenser easily and for a fleeting moment, I thought I may look too "white".
Despite being white in colour, the CC cream actually has some tiny black dots in it which seemed to be color capsules that will change colour to fit your skin tone.
So my concerns on turning too pale were unfounded, as the formula changes colour once it gets into contact with the skin and blended well, turning it into a tinted shade with a pink undertone.

With a sheer coverage, it doesn't quite conceal redness or blemishes but helps to even out the skin tone, leaving your skin looks better. So I would not recommend it for those who are looking for heavy coverage or those who require blemishes to be covered.

On my fair skin, with slight redness on the chin area, it brightens up my skin slightly and while it brings a healthy glow to my skin but on redness, it just doesn't do anything to it. The oil control is moderately well as my combination skin oils up after 5 to 6 hours which is normal for me.

The product scored 2.7 from 12 users on Makeupalley.

Ingredients :
Water, cyclopentasiloxane, dimethicone, titanium dioxide, cycloheasiloxane, glycerin, butylene glycol, zinc oxide, orbignya oleifera seed oil. caprylyl methicone, arbutin, sodium chloride, disteardinonium hectorite, mannitol, mica, cetyl peg/ppg-10/1-dimethicone, silica, dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, beeswax, polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, hexyl laurate, ozokerite, diisostearyl malate, aluminum hydroxide, sorbitan olivate, sorbitan ositearate, stearic acid, propylene carbonate, hydroxygen dimethicone, triethoxycaprylylsilane, adenosine, methicone, hydrogenated lecithin, shellac, maltodextrin, cistus incanus flower/leaf/stem extract, thermus thermophillus ferment, sodium hyaluronate, biotin, ethylhexyl palmitate, sodium potassium aluminum silicate, disodium edta, phenoxyethanol. caprylyl glycol, ethylhexyglycerin, 1, 2-hexanediol, fragrance, CI 77491, CI 77492

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Review : Etude House Moonlight In Spoon Blending Sleeping Cream ( Rosehip )

Product Description
Superbly moisturizing sleeping pack is packed with vitamin-enriched rosehip and moisturizers that add luster and energy to a dull and fatigued complexion. The hydrating blend of herb water gel and nourishing cream provides skin with a shower of moisture that effectively wakes up and invigorates skin. Combine gel with cream and apply on face and throat as the last step of your evening skin care routine.

A friend bought a piece of this 6g blending sleeping cream which comprises of Rosehip extract (Rosa Canina Flower Oil), Lavender, Chamomile and Mint that costs 1500won in Korea. I think its meant for a 1 time usage but I spread it over 3 nights.

Contained in a kawaii packaging as seen above, one is supposed to squeeze paper cover to slightly open up and remove enclosed spoon and then break off the spoon from the pack container to blend together the golden herb water-gel and cream before usage. The steps seem confusing but is actually simple. They just need to translate to simpler terms. The spoon is too hard, stiff and sharp so I just wash my hands and pick up both the gel and cream.

I hardly see the need to mix the gel and cream because they seemed to be all mashed up together. Nicely scent with rose/ rosehips, I found it to be overpowering for my nose. The gel-cream is thick and sticky and feels emollient enough as a sleeping gel. It just stays on top of the skin without absorption yet is not greasy enough to stain the pillows.

However, the following morning, my T-zone is super oily and there is a newly formed zit on my jaws. Skin at wings of nose turns slightly sensitive and red. On the 2nd time of usage a week later, redness is apparent the following morning too, with a tiny zit on the chin.

In this series, Etude House has formulated a wide range of sleeping cream for different needs.

Olive for Rich Moist, Royal Jelly for Firm and Moist, Shea Butter for Nourishing and Moist, Primrose for Shine and Moist, Blueberry for Antioxidant, Green Tea for Clear and Moist and Seaweed for Smooth and Moist.

Source : Etude House, Yesstyle

Etude House Precious Mineral BB Cream Cotton Fit SPF30 PA++

Product Description
Etude House Precious Mineral BB Cream Cotton Fit can cover imperfections like pore and dark spots. Mineral powder can control excess oil, bringing smooth and cotton-like matte finish. This all-day pearly bright skin BB cream creates clear and bright complexion. Contains 16.5% pearl extracts, it has 3-in-1 brightening, anti-wrinkle and sun blocking function.      
I received a sample sachet from a friend who just came back from Korea. I have good experiences with Etude BB Creams but I wish that it comes in a smaller size because 30ml takes forever to be used up. I have since threw away the sachet without noticing the shade I had, but it does not fit my skin tone, making my face looking brighter than my neck. Not a pleasant sight although none of my colleagues commented on it.

This product boasts of having whitening, anti-wrinkle, UV protection and anti-darkening properties and are paraben-free, benzophenone-free and free of artificial dyes.
With a lovely floral scent, this BB cream looks creamy but is a little drying. From afar, this product gives a luminous and lit-within glow with a flawless look. My skin looks visibly brighter.

It has a medium coverage, conceal pores relatively well and redness and blemishes pretty well. The oil control is good too. Because of its brightening properties, it made my skin looks visibly much brighter than my neck.
And, on less-than-optimal skin, it made the flakiness on my skin more obvious than it should be.

Source : Sasa

Review : Etude House Milk Talk Body Wash (Choco Milk)

Product Description
Moisturizing body wash supplies rich foam, texture and fragrant scent for soft, cleansed skin. Milk extract makes moist body and sweet scent makes feeling better.      

This was a gift from a dear friend, direct from Korea. At 200ml, this makes a good travelling companion with its cute packaging, portable size and yummy scent.
The flick-top cap is easy to dispense the light creamy contents by turning the bottle upside-down and with light depressing motions.

I am loving this body wash so much, with foam that gives a luxurious wash and the delectable chocolate scent that is unbeatable.

Source : Sasa

Review : Etude House Hand Bouquet Rich Butter Hand Cream

Product Description
The rich essence of shea butter moisturizes and nourishes hands with an improved anti wrinkle formula for soft, smooth hands.

This was a gift from a friend who came back from Korea. The 50ml tube lasts me for about 3 months in office. The material of the tube is pliable and dispenses the contents pretty easily, with a twist type cap.

It has a baby powder scent with a hint of floral that may be overpowering to some folks as the scent lingers on your hands for quite awhile.

Containing 5% shea butter, the hand cream has a white creamy texture that seemed to moisturize well during the first application but once it gets absorbed into the hands, it feels like nothing and almost non-existent. I have a tendency to re-apply it due to the non-existent texture once absorbed.

Not a repurchase.

Review : Etude House Honey and Milk Princess 3D Mask

Product Description
Unique 3D face mask sheet that comfortably fits face and neck. Essence formulated with yummy natural ingredients for a beauty treatment fit for a princess

I requested a friend to get a couple of this Etude House mask for me when she went to Korea. Honey and milk are usually considered as good stuff for the skin. The idea of 3D masks in Korea and Japan seemed to differ to that of Taiwan.

Taiwan's best selling 3D masks come from the brand, Lovemore which I have reviewed before.
I have first tried a 3D mask from Kanebo Japan, namely Kanebo Evita Deep Moisture 3D mask which is almost similar to this mask except that the Etude House Honey and Milk Princess 3D mask has an extra flap for the neck area.

This facial sheet mask has a heavy perfume-y scent which I rather do without. It is heavily soaked with essence when I first pulled it out from the packaging. A parting line can be found in the center, so that when you layered it on the face, you felt like there is a mountain top in the center of your face. Am I even making any sense? lol

There is an extra flap for the neck area but you will need to lie down on the bed while using this mask, else the extra flap will be hanging in mid-air if you sit upright.
The material of the mask is thick and sturdy, slightly stiff but still adheres moderately well, except for the flap for the neck area.

The after-feel is a sticky film on the skin which I prefer to cleanse it off, rather than to massage in. After using it for 3 consecutive days, I did see an improvement to the irritated red skin around my nose and chin caused by the SKII Facial Treatment Gentle Cleanser. The areas were less inflamed and more hydrated.

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Review : Etude House Open Your Eyes Mask Sheet

Product Description
Gel essence mask sheet supplies moisture to penetrate deep into skin for brightening and revitalizing effects. Contains lutein to help protect eyes and skin from oxidative stress.

Bought this mask via a friend who went to Korea. I simply love to stock up on eye masks wherever I go, because its just so de-stressing.
Interestingly, the eye mask sheet looks something like this. It is kept in a clear tray with 2 protective layers, one on top and one on the bottom.

The material tore easily and texture of the sheet is glooey and slippery but not wet. Just the cold slimy type, associated with the commonly gel-type of eye mask. The eye flaps can be open or close, depending on your preference. It covers a big chunk of the undereye area which is pretty good. However, that also meant that you need to adjust the sheet several times to get a comfortable fit.

It has a light scent, probably that of grapefruit, which is the main ingredient of the mask. Hardly detectable, unless you bring it near to your nose for a sniff. I have bought 3 sheets but none gave me any visible improvement.

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Review : Etude House I Need You, Red Ginseng Mask

Product Description
6 yr old red ginseng restores skin strength after being damaged by stress, pollution, debris and weather. It helps skin to maintain firmness and smoothness.

A friend gave 1 sheet to me, after she came back from Korea. The cute and lively packaging seems different from the usual ones I owned and I don't think I see it on most websites.
It has a distinct ginseng scent and is totally soaked with essence. The cut and fitting of the sheet on my face is simply appalling.

The sheet mask seems too large for my cherubic face, which is surprising. The nose area is cut too small and too narrow, giving me an uncomfortable fit, having it adjusted a few times. As a result, the mask sheet peeled off at the bottom after a short while. It doesn't adhere properly or comfortably. The material is slightly stiff.

A fresh feeling emerged immediately after the treatment. Face feel slightly smoother. No firmness felt, though.

Source : EtudeHouse

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Review : Etude House Hologram Hair Serum

Product Description

Moisturizing serum supplies body and shine to limp and frail hair.

This is my first Korean hair product which I have asked a good friend of mine to get it during her work trip. Hologram sounds, well...something that sparkles under lighting with a 3 dimensional look so that got me interested.

Hair serum usually depleted very fast for me, since I need alot of it for my long tresses though I used it only on 50% of my hair length. Because I have permed hair which is almost non-existent (after a haircut), leaving only slight curls, I like to use this serum to define my curls.
The pump dispenses contents easily with a floral scent. It has a slightly greasy texture but nothing that water can't cleanse off.

With application on damp hair, it leaves a slight wet look with slightly defined curls. My hair looked less frizzy and healthier with a subtle sheen.
My hair felt soft when I run through the it with my fingers.

Source : Etude House

Review : Etude House Moistfull Mist

Product Description
Etude House Moistfull Mist is portable tube supplies moisture to your skin throughout the day. It contains Baobab Tree Extracts to smooth and moisturize skin for a replenished look. It softens dull and rough skin, bringing you a brightened and translucent complexion.

This is my first time getting a facial mist from a Korean brand since its relatively cheap. And because its only 50ml, I am game to use it as I will probably finished it pretty quickly if I used it twice a day.
It lasted me for 1 month plus, in the end because I did not stick to using it everyday.
Thats because, I did not quite like it.

Ingredients :
【Cucumber Extracts】: Skin softener, astringent that soothes itchy skin. It has emollient and moisturizing properties.
【Baobab Tree Extracts】: contains antioxidants which are essential for protection against free radicals, maintenance of metabolic processes.
【Vitamin C Derivative】: Improves growth and repair of tissues. Increasing resistance to viral and bacterial infections.

Its almost like spraying perfume water on my face. Don't get me wrong, I am not biased and I do like the Moistfull mask as it has been a wonderful experience. I have also used their freshner, emulsion and peeling wash but only the mask scored high on my list.

The scent is essentially the same but somehow, it just not something I like. It seems to be quite an overdose of the fragrance and I dislike having so much of that on my face. I rather want the good stuff than something like perfume on the face which essentially serve no purposes.
It did not particularly help in drenching my skin with moisture as my flakiness is still apparrent after I used the mist. I know that some bloggers have better experiences with it and I am glad for them but this product is just not for my skin.

Source : EtudeHouse , Sasa

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Review : Etude House Collagen Moistfull Facial Freshener and Emulsion

Facial Freshener
Gel textured facial toner removes pore buildup while moisturizing and tightening complexion
Mild, gel textured facial toner improves skin elasticity
Removes pore buildup while moisturizing
Baobab Tree + Collagen combination improves dermal structure and moisture retention

Emulsion
A concentrated and textured facial treatment steeps skin in rich moisture to improve skin health and moisture level. Fortified with Baobab Tree extract and collagen, skin is treated to advanced moisturization with a dramatic improvement in texture and tone in as little as a few days of use
Moist and rich textured facial emulsion supplies penetrating moisture and collagen treatment to improve complexion health and look

I received the 5ml collagen moistfull trial kit as part of some Etude House purchases from Korea from a friend. I look forward to trying this kit as I really like their Moistfull Facial Mask, despite the alcohol content which held me back from purchasing the 2nd time.

Both of their facial freshener and emulsion have their own distinct scent which is sweet yet overpowering at certain points.

Their freshener which is commonly known as toner contains alcohol which is not welcomed to most people, except for those with oily skin, I guess, though personally, I still think its not beneficial in the long run.

5ml is not alot for a toner as I tend to use alot. Its gel-like texture put me in a fix initially as I just slapped onto the face with light tapping movement but it was quite sticky and I hated that. It become slightly better after I poured it onto cotton pad and swiped it all over the face. Less sticky, I would say. Hardly any visible benefits with or without the freshener though.

I used the emulsion, right after the toner. And its sticky too. Its still sticky even without the freshener, so I presume both products do give a layer of stickiness which I did not really like.
Since its collagen-based, I tried to use both products on my flaky skin, but it turned out to be a major disappointment as I found out to be non-helpful at all.

I used it again after my flakiness disappeared ( after tons of hydrating masks ) and it does give me smooth soft skin, like the mask, but less supple than when I used the mask. Looking back, I guess one understand that the mask have a higher concentration of the active ingredients than the products.

Not something I would re-purchase.

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Source : Etude House

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Review : Etude House Natural Mask - Aloe Vera

Product Description
Essence mask contains aloe vera extract that comforts troubled skin.

I cannot remember how I got this product, I reckon that it should be one of the souvenirs from thoughtful friends of mine, knowing how much I enjoyed using masks.
I only have 1 sheet which I used it recently. I sense a slight alcohol scent which is actually the 5th ingredient in the list. Alcohol is in all Etude Masks I have used so far. The cut-outs are slightly smaller than most masks I have used before, so I guess it would be most suitable for those with small faces.
After treatment, my skin feels softer and slightly smoother. However, my cheeks feel warmer and looks slightly red. It could be some skin sensitivity reaction which thankfully cleared off by the next morning.

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