of course, i'm buying a lot of stuff while i'm in korea. i went into every olive young stores that i saw though sometimes i didn't bring anything out. anyway, torriden is one of the brand that i was dying to try. it wasn't available when i went there, but now, you can find some of their products in sociolla. only if you don't mind with the price tag, that is. anyway, their famous line is the dive in line, which you can recognized by its blue packaging. but i'm also curious about their balanceful line that comes in green packaging. however, i need to remind myself that i only have one face and i still need to go to japan after korea, so i need to pay attention to the amount of stuff that i buy. so i have no choice but to just buy the serum. luckily, it comes in a set, so i get the 20 ml cream as well. anyway, since i tried the cream first, so let's talk about it.
this is the description from olive young website: this 2-day balanceful cica cream provides dense moisture and effective soothing. according to the real reviews, it wraps around the skin smoothly and moisture absorbs into the skin and moisturization lasts for a long time. it is perfect for oily skin as it leaves no residue as it moisturizes and soothes. it feels good on the skin as it deeply moisturizes and sets in nicely. it is deeply moisturizing and also balances the skin well. there may be a unique smell of centella asiatica, but please be assured that it contains no artificial fragrance. it can soothe damaged skin, does not irritate sensitive skin, and moisturizes tightly. you can soothe your skin that gets sensitive every season with drenching moisture that is as moist as water droplets bursting when applying and it finishes without any stickiness or discomfort. an irritation test completed on sensitive skin helps soothe the skin safely. with 4 weeks of clinical trials completed on acne-prone skin, it is safe for those with sensitive skin to use. it shows a 17.6% reduction in sebum in just 4 weeks of use. the test for its soothing effect on damaged skin shows that the skin damaged by chemical stimulation was improved by 2.6 times and redness was reduced by 23 times, helping to effectively calm and balance sensitive skin. the product shows 100% satisfaction after use as it helps to soothe the skin. it feels moisturizing and soothing at the same time. it is good when the skin feels sensitive, and it is even more soothing when serum and cream are used together. low-irritation formula that helps a healthy and calming skin environment. this product is a certified vegan.
featured ingredients: T-TECA, which is smaller than pores, is added to torriden's patented ingredient to help with sensitive skin and stably deliver soothing ingredients. Torriden delivers ingredients effectively and mildly without stickiness for sensitive skin. five cica ingredients (T-percent calming complex, madecassis acid, asiaticoside, madecassic acid, asiatic acid) that are carefully formulated with torriden's patented ingredients soothe various skin concerns. the T-TECA component with a size of 1/10,000 of the average pore size deeply soothes the irritate sensitive skin, providing a deep and effective calming effect. it contains panthenol that helps to hydrate and soothe.
the packaging: since i bought this as a set, it comes in a light green box with the picture of the products inside at front. you can see the picture of the serum and the bonus cream picture. there might be some description but everything is in korean, so i don't know for sure. anyway, the bonus cream comes in a see-through light green plastic tube with the same light green plastic screw cap. it's only 20 ml. they seal the opening with aluminum foil at first to secure it. anyway, even though at first i think it's enough for a sample size, apparently i finish it too soon.
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| the tube |
the scent: okay, since torriden promotes natural/vegan, this definitely doesn't have any added fragrance. if i don't sniff it up close, i won't smell anything. but if i do, i can smell a bit of unpleasant scent. like a plastic? i think it's a common problem with unscented products. they insist so much on the 'unscented' part that it can became unpleasant to use.
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| what the back looks like |
the product: it's a gel type moisturizer. i think the texture is similar to many local gel type moisturizer. maybe similar to true to skin or slightly lighter than somethinc ceramide? maybe also similar to glad2glow blueberry one? since it's lightweight, it's easy to spread around and it doesn't take long to be absorbed as well. it gives slight glow but it doesn't last long.
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| the opening |
the result: i've tried the tester, so i know what to expect. it's hydrating and lightweight so it's perfect for my mornings when i don't need heavy moisturizing cream. since i finish this so fast, i can't say anything about the soothing effect. it's gone before i can see it.
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| left: what it looks like right: after spreading it around |
i can see how it will suit oily to normal skin or for those who live in hot and humid weather. it's lightweight so it's perfect to use under makeup. it's hydrating but not too much so i have no problem topping it off with my sunscreen. i do like this moisturizer. it's perfect for my mornings. however, i don't think it's enough reasons for me to buy a full size or repurchase it. especially since it's not available here yet. i do recommend it if you're able to get it first hand, or you're in korean. however, if you can't get it, then don't worry because there are other local brands' products that is similar to this one.
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