So, first of all, i would thank to my dearest friend, Putri who was willing to buy me some sheet masks when she went to Korea.

When i was in high school, i had a severe breakout. Since then, rather than paying a lot for dermatologist, i’m taking care my skin by my self. It takes me months to learn about what skin type that i have and how i should treat it. But for me who is  too lazy to follow do all of things i read in the internet, this sheet mask thingy is such a life saviour! What i learn is that our skin need a special treatment like facial in beauty clinic at least once a month. Because i have oily-acne prone skin, i feel like i need to wear mask at least twice a week. I usually use clay mask and sheet mask. What clay mask do is taking out all of the gunk and excess oil while sheet mask help moisturizes the skin. Here are some mask that i got..

• Innisfree – It’s Real Squeeze Mask Kiwi (clear and moisturize skin)
• Innisfree – It’s Real Squeeze Mask Cucumber (refresh skin)
• Innisfree – It’s Real Squeeze Mask Lime (brighten skin)
• Innisfree – It’s Real Squeeze Mask Rice (for all skin types)
• Nature Republic – Real Nature Cucumber Sheet Mask (soften skin)
• Nature Republic – Real Nature Tomato Sheet Mask (whiten skin)
• Nature Republic – Real Nature Green Tea Sheet Mask (anti aging)
• Tony Moly – I’m Real Seaweed (Skin Purifying)
• Tony Moly – I’m Real Tomato (Radiance)
• Tony Moly – I’m Real Tea Tree (Skin Soothing)

Sheet Mask helps me a lot with my skin problem and my laziness problem too 😉

Tips for you: Put your sheet mask in refrigerator 15 minutes before you use it for tightening pores.

“Centella Blemish Cream improves the appearance of acne and relieves stressed skin. It is directly applied on the acne to give hydration and active ingredients. Zinc oxide and centella asiatica leaf water normalize the sebum production by calming down the problematic area and cleaning out the pores. They prevent further breakouts and loss of moisture.”

DETAIL:

                

This cream has thick  consistency and soft texture. It smell like a mixed between Minyak Kayu Putih and herbs but not strong.

HOW TO USE:

1.  Use AM and PM after wash, toner, and serum. Use only the small amount on affected area where skin is easily irritated, prone to acne, and oily.
2.  If troubled by continuous breakouts, use with Centella Blemish Ampule to give better outcome

(from http://cosrx.kr)

INGREDIENTS:

Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Zinc Oxide, Dimethicone, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Viola Yedoensis Extract, Elaeis Guineensis(Palm) oil, Elaeis Guineensis(Palm) Kernel Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Zinc PCA, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

REVIEW:

This is my HOLY GRAIL!!!!!

Cosrx Centella Blemish Cream has done what it claims. I have an oily sensitive skin. My skin get red and itchy  when the weather is too hot or too cold. And it could be even worse because i’m allergic to dust. Since this cream has very thick consistency, i use it as a spot treatment. I apply it on irritated area or on my acne, by morning my skin will be calmer and the inflammation has decreased significantly. And this cream helps me to reduce my acne scar very quick.

The downsides of this cream is it takes a long time to fully absorb and leave a white cast. So i think that this cream is too heavy to be used in the morning. Also, the product is quiet pricey (Rp 280.000/jar) but hey it’s worth the price!

Repurchase: Yes.

All women want to be pretty. And looking at those korean actress in the TV made us think how lucky they are to be born with their flawless skin. It’s not only the genes that make them having poreless, bright, glowing skin but they have a secret that is their skincare routine!

Skincare is now really just a part of Korean culture. Their skincare routine is a somewhat exhaustive multi-step process, a fact which seems to have sparked a ton of intrigue in the beauty world as of late. They use 9-12 products EVERY. SINGLE. NIGHT but well-known as 10-step skincare routine.

1. Oil-based Cleansing

In Korea, most of woman use oil as their cleanser. Oil cleanser can help you to remove not only makeup but also eyes and lips makeup that’s usually waterproof. This oil cleanser won’t make your skin feel oily or greasy. You just massage the oil to your face, add water to emulsify and the oil will be change into milky texture, and wash your face with lukewarm water. You can replace this oil-based cleanser with milk cleanser or balm cleanser.

              

2. Water-based Cleansing

Yes, in Korea, cleansing a  two-step process which sounds strange until you think back on all those times you washed your face, only to look in the mirror to find makeup residue in your pores or around your eyes. This cleansing process only need a facial foam. Only use gentle cleanser that can remove any residue from oil cleanser not the natural oil from your skin.

    

3. Exfoliating

Your skin regenerate itself every 28days. So exfoliating you skin can sloughing off dead skin cells and debris makes it a breeze for the rest of your skin care products to mingle with your pores and really get down to business. Do this step only twice a week or your face will over-exfoliate. There are two types of exfoliator; chemical and physical. The chemical one is for those who have sensitive skin and this is the kind of leave-on exfoliator (you don’t have to wash your face afterward). AHA and BHA are usually used as chemical exfoliator. For those who have oily and normal skin you can use physical exfoliator, such as face scrub or pads. Gently massage or tap in an exfoliant into skin for your smoothest and softest-feeling skin.

4. Toner

Toner is used as a preparation for the next step. Korean women believe that moist skin can absorb the following skincare products better. It is also balance your skin’s PH level that maybe stripped by the facial foam and exfoliator you used. Toner in western are also known as astringent which is drying out the skin. Otherwise, in Korea, toner is also known as “skin softener” and “skin refresher”. You can sprinkle into your hands and tap directly onto your skin or dispense onto a cotton round and gently swipe all around your face working outwards.

     

5. Essence

Essence has a special place in korean women’s heart. They see this step is the most important step because essence can give a plump to their skin. A bit dual purpose, essence is a kind of toner and serum hybrid made for hydrating and aiding skin repair and cell turnover. Just pour some drops to your hand, spread it around your face, and gently tap so the essence can fully absorb to the skin. The “tapping” is also make the blood circulation better and brightens up your skin.

6. Serum, Booster, Ampoule

The difference between serum, booster, and ampoule is the texture. This step is a targeted treatment for your skin. Choose what your skin need the most. It can be brightening, anti-wrinkle, pore-refining, or even acne!

7. Sheet masks

If essence is the heart of a Korean skin care routine, the sheet mask is its soul. In Korea, you can find sheet mask everywhere, literally. From usual convenience store to famous beauty store. Your typical mask will be a paper sheet that’s loaded with helpful ingredients – as always, just find the one that your skin needs. You can put the mask in the refrigerator before you use it so it will become cool and refreshing. Use the mask for about 15-20 minutes and after that tap the excess essence from the mask. The exciting fact about sheet mask is you can never overdoing this!

    

8. Eye Cream

People often forget about this step. The skin around the eyes are very delicate that they are the most problematic area! From wrinkle, dark-circles, and puffy eyes. Use your ring finger since it has the smallest energy eye cream to tap around the entire orbital bone, avoiding the water line. Remember to never rub your eyes because it will cause wrinkles transform quickly.

           

9. Moisturizer

This is the key of dewy glowing skin. Keeping the moisture level of your skin can prevent wrinkle. People with oily skin usually afraid to wear moisturizer because they think that this will make their skin get more oily. The fact is no matter how oily your skin, you must always apply moisturizer. A good moisturizer help the skin to reduce oil that your body produced as a skin barrier. There are some type of moisturizer such as emulsion, lotion, gel, and cream. Emulsion, lotion, and gel is best for oily skin while cream type is for dry skin. This step is to seal all the work from your other steps.

        

10. Sunscreen

Even when you’re staying at home, sunscreen is a must. Apply sunscreen every morning, and don’t forget to re-apply throughout the day. Sunscreen is very important because what sun can do to your skin is leaving dark spots, open pores, and premature aging.