[ Review ] I'm From Rice Toner

 

Product Description

This rice toner includes 77.78% of rice extract, having clear benefits in elasticity care. Its formation of a protective barrier is not only effective in preventing water loss but also eliminates dead skin cells, making the skin moisturized and luster through rebalancing dry and tired skin. This rice toner is not limited to specific skin types as it fits well with all, including oily, sensitive, dry, and combination skin types.

I'm From Rice Toner is one of the products I chose for my 2nd Wishtrend collaboration. You can read my review on I'm From Mugwort Essence. 

This toner is highly raved by most who have used it but it wasn't my favorite when I first started using it. Lets delve down to understand why. 

[ Review ] The Inkey List Peptide Moisturizer

 

Product Description

The Inkey List Peptide Moisturizer is a nurturing yet fast-absorbing daily moisturiser with a peptide duo that helps support natural collagen and hydrate the skin. Peptides are small but mighty amino acid chains that support the firming, hydrating proteins for your skin. With continued use, these peptides help support natural collagen, leaving skin looking youthful and feeling comfortable.

I received The Inkey List Peptide Moisturizer as a Christmas gift from a good friend last year and emptied it recently. This is my first foray into the brand.

Founded in 2018 and made in UK, The INKEY List was born from a belief that better knowledge powers better decisions where products are priced to allow one to test and play with ingredients to build the perfect skincare recipe, for your ever changing skincare needs. Products are cruelty-free. 

[ Review ] Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ PA++++

 

Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ PA++++

Product Description

Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ PA++++ is a lightweight and creamy type organic sunscreen that's comfortable on skin. Even if you apply a large amount several times, it is not sticky and gives a moist finish like that of a light moisturizing cream. Containing 30% rice extract and grain fermented extracts, it provides moisture and nourishment to the skin.

Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics has taken the internet by storm in 2022, with its unbelievable lightweight lotion texture and dewy glow so of course, I have to try it. I purchased it from Yesstyle late last year but didn't get round to using it until this year. 

Prior to this, I have only tried Beauty of Joseon Bubble Toner (Green Plum + AHA) so this is only my second product from the brand. 

Hailing from Korea, Beauty of Joseon has a key philosophy which is to create skincare products that deliver a sense of comfort and relaxation to skin using Hanbang ingredients. 

[ Review ] Dear Klairs Gentle Black Sugar Facial Polish

 

Product Description

Dear Klairs Gentle Black Sugar Facial Polish is great for exfoliating, softening and freshening up your skin in a natural way. Its fine texture gently exfoliates your skin without drying out the skin like salt scrubs or has adverse impact like beaded scrubs. It does not leave any harmful residue on your skin to clog the pores. It is safe to use them even on sensitive skin, face or body.

I received Dear Klairs Gentle Black Sugar Facial Polish from a Wishtrend collaboration last year. My last facial scrub was Ole Henriksen Lemonade Smoothing Scrub which was slightly abrasive while 100% Pure Strawberry Lemonade Jelly Scrub was too runny for my likes. 

Packaging, Scent and Texture

Dear Klairs Gentle Black Sugar Facial Polish is housed in a 110g tub with an enclosed clear plastic spatula. It has a delicious brown sugar-like scent with a thick creamy textured scrub.  

[ Review ] Dear Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin Charging Serum

 

Product Description

Dear Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin Charging Serum is a vitamin C derivative serum that helps to achieve radiant, healthy-looking skin. Can be used on sensitive skin and absorbs into the skin without leaving any sticky or oily residue.

I didn't have a good experience with the ever-popular Dear Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin Drop so I was glad to have a chance to try out Dear Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin Charging Serum which was gifted to me by @klairs.sg on Instagram. 

Launched on 8th May 2023, Freshly Juiced Vitamin Charging Serum contains 10% Vitamin C derivative serum that brightens and tightens for radiant, bouncy skin. 

Vitamin C is the gold standard of antioxidant and is highly recommended to be included in a daily skincare routine for a solid well-aging care. It is closely associated with L-ascorbic acid which is also known as the pure vitamin C with scientific evidence and benefits for the skin, however it can be unstable (oxidize quickly) and can only be formulated at a specific low pH.

Hence, vitamin C derivatives come and fill in the gap and one of the most commonly found vitamin C derivatives in skincare is the 3-O-Ethyl ascorbic acid, found in Dear Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin Charging Serum.

According to Wishtrend, it has water- and oil-soluble properties and once absorbed into skin, it metabolizes it as pure vitamin C, providing one with pure vitamin c benefits with it.

Benefits :

- Brightening superstar: It brightens, fades hyperpigmentation, evens skin tone

- Well-aging care: reduces wrinkle, visibly firms the skin

- Protection: helps the skin fight free radicals