this is the description from their website: last cleansing and restoring hydration. it reduces and prevents dark spots and minimizes wrinkles and lines. reduces and prevents dark spots and minimizes wrinkles and lines. also, the damage causes to the skin by harmful UV rays, infrared rays, and blue light from our screens. improving the health of skin cells helps create a barrier to prevent moisture, dryness, and irritation by locking moisture into your skin. protect your skin from environmental damage, allergy, and infection-causing germs like bacteria and fungi. promote anti-aging by keeping your skin moist and supple. reduce redness, soothe the skin, and treat sunburns.

formulated with: collagen, ceramide, pea protein, witch hazel, sodium PCA, urea.

the packaging: i forgot the packaging. i don't think it comes in any box. the essence toner itself comes in a peachy orange plastic bottle with screw cap. they seal the cap with sealing sticker. there's only direction in indonesian as well as the ingredients list printed on the back of the bottle. it comes in 100 ml which is the usual size for a toner. they have this plastic sealing that you can put back on inside. usually, you just pull it off and you can't secure the opening anymore. but with this type of sealing, you can secure the product every time you use it. the opening size is just like other toner's opening. i have no problem pouring it onto my hand. i can control the amount that i want to use.

the scent: i don't think it's scented, but i might be wrong...

the product: it's a watery type toner that still has body in it. like, sometimes i feel there's a weight into it. but it's runny and lightweight that sometimes i think it's just my feeling. it's runny and watery so it's easy to spread it around my face and neck. i usually layer this twice since sometimes my skin is too dry. 

the result: i do agree that this gives hydration since i can feel it right after it's absorbed into my skin. however, i can't say anything about the soothing and treating sunburn since i don't experience sunburn or redness anything during testing this essence toner. but it's been hot nowadays, and my skin looks just fine. no redness whatsoever, so i think it is soothing alright.

i think it's a decent essence toner that does the job of hydrating and moisturizing the skin. it might be soothing as well, but i can't say for sure. i think it's a no brainer essence toner that's suitable for all skin type. since it can be layered, even dry skin can try this. but you might need to layer something heavier on top of it. as for me, even though i do like this one, but it's not that special. there's no 'wow' factor in it. there's a bunch of other toners out there that can do similar thing. anyway, it's local so it's easy to find it here and it's affordable. so if you're curious, do give them a try. but be careful if you buy it while it's on sale. you might want to ask about the expiration date before putting it into your carts. 

this is the description from their website: rhodiola moisturizer gel is a lightweight, fast-absorbing moisturizer containing the active ingredient rhodiola and 15 key ingredients. formulated for all skin types, especially oily skin due to its ability to control excess oil production. works to moisturize and hydrate, soothe redness and inflammation, and soften skin texture. 15x anti acne and anti stress skin therapy with rhodiola, peptide, mugwort, purslane, backhousia citriodora, bakuchi fruit, brassica, and sodium hyaluronate.

melt to your skin like water, control excess oil production, anti stress - instant calming effect, soothing the skin care.

rhodiola rosea is a golden root that grows in the high mountains of europe with anti-stress properties that effectively treat various problems such as acne, redness, soreness, sensitivity, repair damage to the skin, and prevent it from reappearing. 

benefits: anti acne, calm, soothing, anti stress

the packaging: it comes in a white box with green accent. kleveru usually color codes their products. the sea buckthorn line that i've tried before comes with orange accent. the rhodiola is green, and their sunscreen is blue. there are descriptions at the back in indonesian and there's the full ingredients list as well. they also wrap the box with plastic sealing. the moisturizer comes in a white plastic squeeze tube with green plastic pump head, covered with green plastic cap. the design is the same as the box. it comes in 30 ml, but i don't know why, it looks small compared to my other moisturizer with the same size.

the scent: it doesn't have distinctive scent, but if there is, i think it smells fresh and not annoying.

the product: it's a white gel type moisturizer. it melts into watery traces once blended. it's super lightweight and doesn't leave sticky feeling afterward. it reminds me of the old version of elsheskin gel moisturizer or maybe somethinc supple one? i usually use three to four pumps for my whole face and neck. perhaps that's why this doesn't feel like 30 ml since i run out of it easily.

the result: it gives hydration and slightly moisturizing. it's really lightweight and gives a bit of glow so it's suitable for rush mornings. i can't say about the benefits though. i can say about the soothing since it reduces the redness in my face when it's super hot, and it's hydrating so it gives enough hydration without being too heavy on my skin. thus i can top it off with sunscreen without any problem.

i do like this one. it's perfect for quick morning when i need my skincare to be lightweight and fast-absorbing. i think this will be suitable for normal to oily skin. it won't be enough for dry skin. it is also perfect for those who live in hot and humid weather as it's soothing and calming. kleveru is a local brand so it's easy to find it here, and the price is really affordable. definitely putting this into my list to repurchase if i ever run out of stuff to try. 

this is the description from some online store: 

- retinol X collagen: 95% pure retinol and 5-fold collagen, optimal combination to solve eye area problems

- brighten dull eyes: brightening effect for dull eye areas with niacinamide and glutathione

- hydrogel patch with visible ampoule absorption: a hydrogel patch that melts the high-nutrition ampoule as it is.

- one touch container: if you press the built-in cap firmly and turn the cap to close it, the high-efficiency ingredients are released until the last sheet.

the packaging: it comes in a red and grey box with the picture of the product at front. there are a lot of descriptions around the box in korean. inside, the eye patch is stored inside a brown plastic tub with a screw cap. there are 60 patches so if you only use them for your eyes, then it will last for a month, if you use them daily. there's a plastic cover inside to cover the patches from being in contact with air directly and there's a big spatula on top of it to help separating the patches. the spatula is made of plastic and it has this dip on it. however, sometimes i think it doesn't help much to separate each patch. 

the scent: this one is unscented, but i might be mistaken. it might have a very subtle fragrance that my nose can't pick up. because most korean products are scented, but perhaps they make an exception for an eye product.

the product: the eye patch is a gel type patch. it's pinkish and it's submerged in some kind of liquid, which is probably the essence. thus, it's very slippery so you have no choice but to use the spatula to separate each patch and lift it up to put it under your eyes. the shape of the patches is the same as the other eye patches. i have trouble picking which side goes where, but i decided to put the thinner end on my inner eye and the big fat one on my outer part. 

the result: i used to let the patches on until it's thin and almost dried up. well, at least damp. anyway, after i take it off, my under eyes feel moisturized, but not much. i still need to put on an eye cream on top of it. i can't say for sure about the brightening effect since my sleep has been irregular during the time i use it, so i can't say anything about it. but i know for sure that it helps with the puffiness and it helps moisturizing my under eyes.

i'm glad i can find this one. if you can get your hands into this one, you should buy it. i think it'll be suitable for everyone, regardless of skin type and age. i'm not sure about the retinol ingredients though. they say that the percentage is quite high, but i never find asian skincare products that use harsh ingredients, especially retinol. but if you're not supposed to use any retinol in your skincare products, then you should avoid this just to be sure. as for me, if only i can get it again then i'll definitely repurchase this. 

when i went to korea, obviously i've warned my husband that i would buy a lot of stuff from olive young. i have this long list of products that i want to buy, but since i only have one face, i only bought stuff that i think will be suitable for me. however, there are some brands that i really want to try. torriden is one of it. luckily, when i try the tester, i quite like some of their products, so i end up buying several stuff from them. i've tried their famous dive in serum, so now let's try the balanceful serum. i like the balanceful cream, so hopefully the serum will work for me too.

this is the description from olive young website: the balanceful cica soothing serum is a sensitive soothing serum that uses complex cica to help with intensive calming for sensitive and upset skin. reviews of torriden employees show high satisfaction, since those with sensitive skin felt it was very mild without being sticky, and the soothing effect could be felt even with sensitive skin; those with oily skin felt it absorbed quickly and felt fresh and moist, and the skin texture was smooth the next day; those with combination skin said that the firm and moist formulation applies gently and fills in the skin moisture, comforts sensitive skin, and clearly calm any skin troubles. it features intensive soothing, low irritation to sensitive skin, and patented calming ingredients. it is a product for solving problems for sensitive and combination skin, which can get easily sensitive from excessive sebum and wants a solution that can calm the skin with little irritation.

torriden focused on how to deliver ingredients effectively for sensitive skin without irritation or stickiness, and created a product that allows seamless permeation and soothing. it removes sebum, which causes sensitive skin, and makes mild care possible. it has a fresh water serum texture created with torriden's own formulation technology. with a refreshing formula that spread moistly and the formula full of moisture helps with daily soothing care without stickiness all year round. it has completed the sensitive skin irritation test in all four seasons, making stable soothing care possible.

it has completed a damaged skin soothing test for easily irritated skin, proving its efficacy by confirming a 3.1 times improvement of skin soothing effect by chemical stimulation and a 17 time improvement of redness soothing effect by chemical stimulation. as a product with torriden's soothing effect with a difference before and after use, it proved to effectively help calm and balance sensitive skin by completing a calming test on skin damaged by chemical stimulation.

the balanceful cica soothing serum is an intensive calming care product. since healthy skin is mildly acidic, the balanceful cica calming serum helps maintain a healthy and comfortable skin environment by applying a mildly acidic formula that maintains the pH of healthy skin. 

the packaging: since i bought this as a set, the box is quite big. it comes in a light green box with the picture of the products inside. this is a set of a full size serum and a mini size of moisturizer. there's description at the back but everything is in korean. the serum itself comes in a transparent light green plastic bottle with dropper to dispense the product. the dropper is quite long so it can reach most of the product. the serum is 50 ml in size, which is slightly more than usual serum (30 ml). but i think it's a normal size for a serum in korean. they tend to go big size. 

the scent: as described this one is scentless. even though i have no problem with it, some people said that this smell awful.

the product: it's a transparent gel type serum. it's slightly runnier than the dive in serum. but only a tiny bit. it's easy to spread around. i usually use one drop for each area, so total 4 drops for my whole face and another drop or two for my neck. 

the result: afterward, i can say that it gives significant glow to my skin. it's moisturizing and hydrating but it's a tad more lightweight than the dive in serum. at first i think it's the same as the dive in. but after awhile, i notice that this one is slightly more lightweight than the dive in. ever since i use vitamin c twice a day and only use exfoliation pad, i notice my skin doesn't break out as often as before. even if i got acne, it isn't as worse as before. i can't say for sure for the soothing part, but i notice i don't experience redness as bad as before even when it's super hot.

i do like this one as well. i think it will be suitable for all skin types since it's lightweight but still moisturizing. however, if you have dry skin, you might like the dive in serum better than the balanceful serum. but if you live in hot and humid weather, then the balanceful serum would be a better pick. even though some torriden products are available here, but none of the balanceful line yet. if i can get my hands on this one again, i will surely buy this one again. price wise, i can't say for sure since i don't have this habit where you convert the price to KRW to my country's currency. 

i never saw a farmacy set before so when i saw one, i immediately bought it without thinking twice. after i bought it, i just realize that i have ever heard two of their products. the honey halo and the honeymoon glow serum. but this set is such a steal. some of the products can be considered as full size and they even come in glass packaging! talking about luxury. anyway, i've tried most of the products in this set, the last one is the moisturizer. i tried this last because actually i wanted to bring this with me during my trip to somewhere colder, however, i realized that it was made of glass. it's quite heavy, so i changed my mind and just tried this at home instead. i just hope that it won't be too rich for me in this hot weather. 

this is the description from their website: an ultra-hydrating ceramide moisturizer clinically proven to visibly plump, improve the look of fine lines and replenish dry, distressed skin. 

- hydrates + soothes: our antioxidant-rich, ultra-hydrating buckwheat honey renews the skin's appearance for a dewy, healthy-looking glow.

- restores + locks in moisture: potent plant-based ceramides replenish the skin barrier while shea butter and vitamin e lock in moisture.

- plumps skin: fig fruit extract leaves skin smooth and supple.

key ingredients:

- potent ceramide blend: prevents moisture loss and replenishes skin barrier.

- buckwheat honey with propolis and royal jelly blend: provides long lasting moisture and antioxidants while soothing and hydrating

- fig fruit extract and osmolytes: binds and restores moisture, leaving skin looking plump and supple

the packaging: since i bought this as a set, it comes in a cardboard box with all the product pictures at front. there's description of everything inside at the back as well as the ingredients list printed on the sides. all the descriptions are in english and french. they place all the products on a plastic tray so everything is safe and secure. the moisturizer itself comes in a frosted glass jar with white plastic screw cap. there's a bit description at the back, in english and french. there's another plastic lid so the product inside doesn't come in contact with the air directly. the moisturizer comes in 30 ml which is a full size moisturizer for some brands, but apparently for farmacy, their moisturizer can come in bigger size. 

the scent: at first i thought it's scentless. but after giving it a good whiff, i can detect a subtle honey scent. it''s sweet but not too much. in fact, after awhile, i can't seem to pick up the scent if not sniffing it up close.

the product: it's a pale yellow thick cream. it's thick but when i scoop it out, it looks like i'm scooping some butter. very creamy. plus it's easy to spread around and it doesn't take much effort to blend. at first, i was worried when i tried the texture for the first time. i can feel that it's rich and thick. i was afraid that it might be too much for my skin. especially since i live in hot and humid country. however, i also fully aware that i'm not getting any younger and my skin is changing. i think it gets drier. more over, since i'm using retinol and stuff, i need to pay more attention to counter attack the dryness effect. anyway, i think i should start using richer moisturizer, but i'm still wary. looking at the ingredients, it's packed with all the good stuff, so hopefully my skin will agree with it.

the result: at first, i was afraid since it's rich, so i only use a little by little. and when i see that my skin is okay with it, i use more each day. and soon, my face looks glowing at night. and it lasts until the next day. however, when i wash my face in the morning, i don't feel any residue or moisture film on top of my skin. i can definitely say that this cream works well since i don't experience any dryness whatsoever. even though i use retinol almost every night now.

i'm glad i tried this cream since this works well for my skin, even though i thought it would be too rich for my skin. but turns out, it's perfect. i do think this is more suitable for dry skin as it's quite thick and rich. however, if you're using actives like acid and retinol that might dry your skin, you might want to try this cream as it might help fighting the dryness effect. farmacy is just available here, if i'm not mistaken so if you want to try this, it's easier now. price wise, it's on the expensive side, so if you have the budget, then you should try it. as for me, i'm glad i got the chance to try it, but i don't think i'd repurchase it again.

this is the description from olive young website: this powerful scalp cleanser contains no silicon-based oil, animal derived ingredients, mineral oils, artificial coloring, sulphate surfactans, triethanolamine, or imidazolidinyl urea for safer use. this scalp cleanser cleanses ultra-fine dust particles to prevent pore blocking and build-up of dead skin cells on scalp.

featured ingredients:

- sea salt and sea silt absorbs sebum and removes body wastes to deeply cleanse and leave scalp clean.

- organic green tea leave ingredient boosts scalp barrier to alleviate hair-loss symptoms.

the packaging: i honestly forget the original packaging. but the cleanser comes in a dark green plastic squeeze tube with dark green plastic screw cap. the body is see through so you can see the remaining product from the outside. there's description at the back in korean. they use spout to dispense the product, which is very convenient to use. it comes in 120 ml which is quite a lot, compared to the previous scalp treatment from a local brand that i used before.

the scent: this has a fresh ocean scent, which is probably to match the main ingredients, which is sea salt.

the product: it's a white grainy balmy cleanser. it's easy to squirt out of the the tube and since it has spout, it's easy to direct the product on where we want it to be. however, at first i didn't know what to do, so i think it works just like my previous product. i put it on dry scalp. but it's difficult to scrub around. so i google translate it and apparently, you need to wet your hair and then put it on your scalp. that way, it's easier to massage it around and it even foams a bit. i only use it on areas where i know it can get flaky sometimes and not my whole scalp area.

the result: it feels grainy at first, but as i keep massaging it onto my scalp, it melts and turns foamy? just like face cleanser. anyway, even though this feels grainy, it doesn't feel harsh like a face cleanser. during my first two tries, i didn't see much result. i suffer from scalp flakiness in korea even after using this cleanser. however, as i continue using it, my scalp was getting better when i was in japan. and as i went back home, i keep continue using this once a week and i have no problem with my scalp anymore. 

i have to say this cleanser, in combination with the hair brush, is a great duo. my scalp has never been better. if you have problem with your scalp and you can get this one, then you should try it. price wise, i'm not sure since it's not available here, but judging from the currency, this one is not that cheap. maybe mid price? anyway, i definitely won't repurchase if i can't buy this one straight no matter how good this one is. 

this is the translated description from their website: around menstruation period when there are changes in hormones in the body, skin needs specific care. PMS series is specially crafted for you who has oily or acne prone skin. this cleanser helps to treat skin to keep it clean and oil free. 

benefits: clean the skin from clogged pores, light exfoliation without irritation

what makes it special: low pH cleanser to balance skin natural pH, time released salicylic acid to lift dead skin cells without irritation, safe for teen's skin and sensitive skin

key ingredients: panthenol, mugwort extract, time release salicylic acid, natural enzyme (papaya and pineapple)

the packaging: the facial wash only comes in a pink plastic squeeze tube. they do seal the outer with plastic sealing, but there's no box. there's description at the back of the tube in indonesian, as well as the complete ingredients list. it comes in 100 g which is a decent amount of a face wash in full size. the whole PMS line up comes in pink packaging, so if you're someone who's a sucker for cute packaging, then this might tick the box. 

the scent: i don't think this one is scented, but at least, it doesn't smell awful.

the product: it's a transparent gel type which is a bit thick. i've used this with my bare hands and my foreo and it works well either way. with my bare hands, i have to rub it to get it to bubble up. but as usual, with my bare hands, i can't make it bubble up as much as my foreo. with my foreo, it tends to bubble up a bit more. though not as bubbly as a foam wash, but it still bubbles up a bit. 

the result: even though it bubbles up and a gel type face wash, it doesn't leave any residue once i wash it off. sometime with gel type face wash, i can feel a layer of residue on top of my skin. but this one, nothing. it doesn't strip my skin as well, so i don't feel any dryness afterward. however, you have to use your toner right after shower to prevent the case. if you let your face dry without using any toner or essence right after, obviously your skin will feel dry. 

even though this works well, i don't see any superiority compared to other products that i've tried. there are other gel type cleanser that gives the same result as this one. i do think this is suitable for all skin types, but if you have really dry skin, maybe you should consider this one. since it has salicylic acid and natural enzyme to help with light exfoliation. on me, i don't notice any redness nor dryness as time goes by. but if you have dry skin, you might want to be careful with it. the price is really affordable and since this is a local brand, it's easier to find them, especially if you buy them straight from their website or their official marketplace channel. as for me, i do like this one, so maybe i will put it in my list if i ever run out of products to try. 

this is the description from their website: multiplies the number of hairs with daily use. scalp is skin, but a much more complex one. sebum oxidation and micro cracks on the scalp surface can create numerous issues. it's a vicious cycle and you want out. 

- ultra potent actives: enriched with magnesium, it helps to purify hair roots from buildup that can impact healthy hair growth

- addictive fragrance: made with hair pros, approved by dermatologists. 1st co-innovation with 3 scalp pro experts, balayage and color expert. a fresh composition, enveloped in a refreshing breeze with a clean-feeling heart and a pro-caring base.

- scientifically proven efficacy: after only 1 use, +22% instant and 24 hr long-lasting volume

the packaging: i bought this online and this shampoo doesn't come in any box. for the serioxyl series, everything comes in a dark blue bottle. for the shampoo, it's a dark blue plastic bottle with black flip top. you can read the description at the back of the bottle. it comes in 200 ml which is quite a lot, that's why it lasts me for quite a while. i have no problem with the packaging, but maybe it takes awhile to be accustomed to the size because it's quite heavy and there's no curve at all so it's a bit slippery at first.

the scent: yeah sure this one is scented, but i can't describe it. it's noticeable but not annoying. for me, the scent makes it more enjoyable to use this shampoo.

the product: okay, i know the packaging is blue, but i don't expect the shampoo will be blue as well! the shampoo is a blue gel type shampoo that's quite thick but still runny enough to spread around. it bubbles up quite easily, so if you're looking for a non-foaming shampoo, then this one is a big no for you. 

the result: after using it regularly, i find this shampoo is a bit weird. you know.. there's a face wash that makes your face squeaky clean? well, this shampoo does the same for your hair. after i rinse it off, i feel my hair is squeaky clean. honestly, it makes my hair feel dry but since i use hair treatment or hair mask afterward, it's okay. as for the multiplying effect, i think it's slightly work. the last time i cut my hair, the hair dresser told me that i have a bunch of baby hairs so i bet it must be because of the shampoo. however, this doesn't help much with the hair fall.

well, this shampoo does what it's supposed to do so it's my fault for not reading the description carefully. if you're looking for a shampoo that can promote hair growth, then this is a good option. however, this one is quite pricey so maybe wait for some discount before purchasing it. as for me, i think i will try the aminexil line after this one since my problem is the hair fall, and not thinning hair. but maybe if i have the budget, i will combine them both to see how it will turn out.