Innisfree Jeju Sparkling Mineral Skin Review

Well long time no blog, I have been on a little hiatus recently but I am trying to get back into writing so posting should be more frequent. Honestly, I was just not very inspired to write, even though I have discovered so many great products over the past months. To get me started, I thought I should go with a sure thing: the Innisfree Jeju Sparkling Mineral Skin.

The Sparkling Mineral line came out a few months back (around January I think) and this mineral rich toner is supposed to nourish, hydrate and restore the pH of your skin. It is a slightly clouded liquid that is super light and the formula is acid-balanced. This is a super refreshing toner and it is perfect for summer with its slightly citrusy scent. It comes in a gorgeous blue bottle (I love the color) with a simple pour top. Now I prefer products with a pump but the design of this one is pretty much mess-free. The way the cap is designed allows you to easily pour the toner on a cotton pad without spilling it everywhere.

Unlike a lot of toners, this one actually does moisturise the skin and makes it feel supple. It provides a nice light boost of moisture so I think it will be great for summer under a light lotion. It is full of skin loving fruit and plant extracts, which brings me to my favorite thing about it: this makes a wonderful mist. I actually decanted this into a spray bottle when I ran out of mist and this makes such a good one! The Jeju Sparkling Mineral Skin is way more hydrating than a simple water spray and I love how this has more benefits than other mists. There is an actual Jeju Sparkling Mineral mist in the line, but the toner has been working so well for me, I plan on using it like that until I am done with my bottle.

To me this is a great basic skincare item, it makes a nice addition to your routine if you are looking for a fuss-free toner that will give you hydration. The Innisfree Jeju Sparkling Mineral Skin is available on the Innisfree website.

                                                 

Innisfree Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask Special Set

Hello everyone, today I wanted to let you all know about a great gift set Innisfree currently offers for a limited time. The Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask Special Set contains a selection of amazing products at a great price. Let’s have a closer look at the items shall we.

The star of this set is the Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask (full size), this is one my favorite clay mask, it performs amazingly well. I originally bought this set only for the mask because it is the same price as getting the mask alone, so why not score some freebies as well. There is a more detailed review of this coming soon.

You will also receive Volcanic Pore Cleansing Foam (small size: 30ml) which is quite similar to the Volcanic Pore Scrub Foam except this does not exfoliate. This was a nice cleanser, not my favorite, but it cleansed my face thoroughly without drying my skin. It is great to use after a workout because it is refreshing but I think it would be a bit stripping to use on a daily basis (most foaming cleansers are).

Next is the Volcanic Pore Toner (small size 70ml) a dual phase toner that you shake before applying. This is amazing at keeping your face matte, it is designed to keep sebum at bay and it really prevented my T-zone from getting oily. Sadly for me, it contains silica which my skin does not like so I can’t really use it. However I would highly recommend this if you don’t have a problem with the ingredients (list here) and your skin gets too shiny during the day.

Lastly you will get an Inni-Kra Card Wallet which is small zippered pouch. The quality of this surprised me, it is really well made. You can use it to carry cards and money or simply to organise things in your bag, no more lost hair ties or pins.

The Innisfree Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask Special Set retails for about 20$, that’s an amazing price for value. You can purchase it on the Innisfree global website and I think this is limited edition so I would not wait too long if I were you. You can also have a look at the other gift sets available here.

Clarins Gentle Exfoliator Brightening Toner

I figured the best way to inaugurate this blog would be by telling you about a product that has brought me a lot of joy in the last few months: Clarins Gentle Exfoliator Brightening Toner. This product has made such a huge difference in my skin, it keeps it smooth, prevents breakouts and fades any red marks leftover by spots in about a week. It’s amazing!!

The combination of tamarind fruit acids white nettle extract in this clear toner gently exfoliate while removing impurities from the skin, leaving it supple and refreshed.

This post by Caroline Hirons is the reason I decided to try it and to use both morning and night as a daily toner. I had never used and acid based exfoliator and was a bit nervous about using but it is really gentle. It does not sting or make my skin red, which seem to be common effects of products containing acids. Since this does contain an AHA (glycolic acid) Clarins recommends using sunscreen as this can make your skin a bit sun sensitive.  I did not experience any sensitivity, but then again I use sunscreen everyday (as we all should really).  

I think the best way to sum up my thoughts on this product is: where has this been all my life!

You can get the Clarins Gentle Exfoliator Brightening Toner from any Clarins counter or online for 34$.