when i went to japan last year, somehow i couldn't find new and interesting products. so when i found a cosme store, i had no expectation at all. i just wandered around. however, the shop assistant was pretty persistent but still polite. when i was looking around, despite the language barrier, she patiently explained to me about this set that i was looking at. after looking around the whole store, i decided to try the trial set despite never heard of the brand before.
this is the translated description from their wesbite (thus it might sound ridiculous): for those who are interested in cher couleur cosmetics and are using them for the first time, we have prepared a trial set. the set includes the naturepeau series, which gently cares for your skin. a lotion for all skin types that does not contain pigments, fragrances, surfactants or alcohol. the active ingredients prevent acne and rough skin, and balance damaged skin, giving it firmness and suppleness.
what's in the set:
- basic cream (cleansing): removes dirt from oil (makeup and sebum)
- whip soap (facial cleansing foam): removes dirt such as sweat and dust
- reply lotion (lotion): prepares your skin to be full of moisture
- duo cream (cream): protects your skin from losing moisture
the packaging: the trial set comes in a plastic zipper bag. it's transparent with blue lining. there's a big transparent window at front so you can see everything in the set. at the back, there's a bit description but everything is in japanese. aside from the products listed in the set, they also give a pack of their cotton pad, which is supposed to used with the toner for CSM method. anyway, the lotion is a toner. it comes in frosty white plastic bottle with white plastic screw cap. the top part is a bit different. it looks as if it's a pump top, but it's not. the size of the opening is enough to pour the toner comfortably. it comes in 50 ml which is enough for a trial size toner.
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| the bottle |
the scent: as decsribed, this one is scentless and it doesn't have any annoying scent at all.
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| description at the back |
the product: it's watery type toner so it looks like water and it feels like water. it's watery like water so it takes seconds to be absorbed and doesn't leave any trace once it's absorbed. i've tried using it with bare hands and with cotton pad.
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| how it looks like |
the result: this one is hydrating but not so much. because it's watery, once it's absorbed, it feels like vanishing into thin air. especially when my skin is really dry, this won't help much. however, this toner is perfect for CSM method. once, my neck was irritated and i didn't have my whole skincare with me since i was traveling abroad. then i remembered about this toner and tried the CSM method with this toner. a couple times using the toner in CSM method and it worked! it really helps with the irritation.
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| left: how it looks like right: after being absorbed, it just vanishes into thin air |
i have to say this toner is simple but it works. if you have sensitive skin and prefer unscented skincare product, then this is a good option for you. anyway, this is a lightweight toner so if you have dry skin, then this won't help much. but if you like watery toner that can be layered and you use CSM method a lot, then this is a good option for you. as for me, since cher couleur is not available here and even in japan i don't see it anywhere else aside from cosme store, i don't think i'll repurchase it.
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