i've finished all my samples so i'm ready for another sample review. i was torn between missha first treatment essence or innisfree soybean energy essence. both got good reviews from many bloggers, and i just found out that there are many others SK-II dupe like missha and innisfree. some even more cheaper than innisfree, but since i can't get another sample, i try brands that i can get. like innisfree.
here are some pictures about it.
*update: i've bought the mini full version! and i'm glad i've bought it. the other day, i have this growing pimples on my nose. usually, that pimple will grow big dan red and usually take 5-7 days to vanish. but using this essence in the morning and afternoon for 2 days make my pimple go away. seriously! super love this essence! *
FYI, each sample can be use twice. and only the part that has the bottle picture that contains sample.
here are some pictures about it.
basically, those SK-II dupes contain fermented ingredients. and some will cause purging. purging is not a sign that the product doesn't suit you, but if you wait a little longer, all the purging will go away. the difference between all these products are their ingredients. SK-II contains 80% pitera, while innisfree soybean essence contains 91% jeju soybean concentrate.
this is another explanation from en.koreadepart.com:
ingredients: bean fermented extract, oat kernel extract, lotus extract, japanese apricot extract, adenosine
product description: purifies skin tone through generated skin activating ingredients by fermentation process and controls slack skin texture. offers health with transparance all over skin. fermented blue bean from jeju to create resilient and tight skin barrier and protect skin against external environment. nutritious texture offers moisturizing and soothing effect and creates transparent and smooth skin. prevents fine wrinkles and skin. 5 free system (fragrance, animal ingredient, mineral oil, artificial colors, and acrylamide.
how to use:
- when skin gets rough and dull - treatment with cotton pad: soak a cotton pad with content and sweep according to skin texture lightly. pat gently for absorption.
- when wrinkles get noticeable and dry - treatment with hands: pour moderate amount on hands and apply according to skin texture. press with warm hands gently for absorption.
the packaging: the full version have 2 types, 150ml and 80 ml. it was a white plastic bottle with screw cap. pretty similar to SK-II, but the prints in front of the bottle make a different from other brands.
the product: it was clear, just like water but a bit gluey. not sticky though.
the smell: some other fermented products smell like yeast, but i don't have that fabulous olfactory sensor, so i can't say anything about the smell. for me, it doesn't have a strong smell like skinfood peach pore sake serum. some say it's odorless.
the result: i use the sample for a week. though it doesn't give me drastic result, i like it. it doesn't cause purging on me, probably because it has 5 free system. the main use for this product is brightening and anti-wrinkle. since i am pale enough and don't have significant wrinkle on my face, i can't say about those effects. but i feel that it balances my skin, my skin becomes less oily than before and smooth. but one day, i felt my skin was flaky, and it doesn't help much. but the next day i exfoliate first and use it, and it was working again. i guess the instructions was right..
overall, i am satisfied with the first FTE that i try, and i want to buy the full version. we'll see if i will stick to this FTE or i'll change my mind. though i'm not sure about STE and FTE.. what the difference anyway? someone can tell me? right now i'm planning to try missha and secret key.. will tell you later...
*update: i've bought the mini full version! and i'm glad i've bought it. the other day, i have this growing pimples on my nose. usually, that pimple will grow big dan red and usually take 5-7 days to vanish. but using this essence in the morning and afternoon for 2 days make my pimple go away. seriously! super love this essence! *
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| the front and back of the sample |
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| the front and back of the bottle. |
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| the box. there are some instructions and explanation in english |
this is what's written on the box:
this rejuvenating essential essence concentrated with 91% of fermented Jeju's indigenous green bean helps to create healthy and vital skin. it purifies your dull skin tone while boosting up your disturbed skin texture, leaving a translucent, healthy looking complexion.
directions:
smooth and appropriate amount over cleansed face. apply whenever your skin fells rough and dull. wet cotton pad with essence and pat to allow formula to fully absorb into skin.
usage order: essence - skin - lotion - eye cream - cream.
ingredients: bacillus/ soybean ferment extract, propanediol, arbutin, avena sativa (oat) kernel extract, nelumbo nucipera flower extract, prunus mume fruit extract, adenosine, subtilisin, xanthan gum, lactic acid, citric acid, glycerin, butylene glycol, peg/ppg/polybutylene glycol -8/5/3 glycerin, bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethysilane, 1,2-hexanediol, sodium polyacrylate, glyceryl, caprylate, water, ethylhexyglycerin, disodium EDTA.
there are more in korean. but i can't read it and i don't have time to translate it via google. but i'm happy with this product for now. the probability of re-purchase: very high.
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| left: there's the growing pimple on my nose right: it vanished after 3 days! |
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