this is the description from their tokopedia page (translated it since the original is in bahasa): kleveru sea buckthorn cleansing gel is a face cleanser that's formulated for skin's natural pH (5,2-5,5). works by cleansing thoroughly with added superfruit sea buckthorn or more well known as seaberry that contains lots of vitamin. brighten the skin with natural antioxidant without making skin dry and dehydrated. moreover, it prepares skin for the next step so products absorbed better and works optimally.

power ingredients:

- sea buckthorn: as natural antioxidant contains natural vitamin c 15 times more than orange and vitamin e that can brighten, fade acne scar, and increase collagen production. moreover, contains anti inflammation that helps soothe skin and heal acne.

- houttuynia cordata: as natural cleanser that helps face maximally without dryness and tightness effect. it also function as antioxidant that helps soothe skin.

- provitamin b5/panthenol, sodium PCA: moisturizes and soothes inflamed skin or sunburn.

- licorice: brighten and fade acne scar.

sea buckthorn cleansing gel is free from SLS/SLES, alcohol, paraben, perfume, silicone, mineral oil, ethanol, and synthetic coloring so it works gently on skin and can be used for all skin types, including sensitive skin, pregnant and nursing mothers.

5 in 1: 5 benefits in 1 product with supporting ingredients: cleansing (without SLS/SLES), antioxidant, skin brightening, soothing, calming and anti inflammation, moisturizing.

the tube

the packaging: it doesn't come with any box. they just secure the tube with plastic sealing. the cleansing gel comes in white plastic squeeze tube with orange accent. there's description at the back in bahasa as well as ingredients list. they use flip top and the opening is the usual size. but i think they should make the opening bigger, as it's a bit problem you'd see later. it comes in 100 ml.

description at the back

the scent: as you can see, it has no added fragrance, so it's scentless. but if you sniff it up close, there's a faint scent because of the ingredient.

the product: just like the name, it is a cleansing gel. it's quite thick. it's a transparent but there's a light orangish tint to it. anyway, i mention that it is thick. that's why it causes a bit problem with the bottle opening. i have to squeeze quite hard to get it out from the tube. i do wish it has slightly bigger opening so i can squeeze easier. i wet my hands and then rub it to make it foam a bit before put it on my face. it doesn't bubble much, but it still foams a bit. i can use it with my foreo as well. anyway, it takes more than the sulwhasoo one to make it bubble enough for my whole face, that's why i think 100 ml might gone fast.

the result: well, it does cleansing well, and afterward i can see my face is a bit brighten. i don't have any pH strip so i can't say anything about the pH claim. when washing it off, sometimes i feel there's a layer left behind, similar to cosrx low pH cleanser. but washing it off few seconds more get rid of that feeling. after pat it to dry, if i don't use anything as soon as possible, my face would dry. but not very tight, just usual dryness after washing your face.

well, i have to say for the price, this works okay. it does cleansing well, and i can use it with my foreo. however, it still gives a bit drying feeling afterward. well, i just have to start my skincare routine quickly. if you're looking for a decent and affordable local cleansing gel, then you should try this one. as for me, it's acceptable but new things are coming out recently, so i won't make any decision soon.

this is the description from their website: your skin bae comes with many variants that are equipped with a combination of active and natural ingredients. specially formulated for various skin problems. you can choose your skin bae product according to your skin problem. #BecauseAnyoneElseIsYou!

niacinamide 12% and centella asiatica - the combination of the two ingredients keep skin bright, hydrated, and free from acne and irritation problems. brightening and hydrating serum. the newest brightening and hydrating serum from avoskin with 12% niacinamide which functions optimally as a booster to brighten the skin, fade dark-spots, anti acne, anti aging, and has moisturizing skin. combined with centella asiatica extract as an anti-inflammatory agent which is also effective as a wound healing. the combination of the two ingredients keep skin bright, hydrated, and free from acne and irritation problems.

ingredients list: water, niacinamide, glycerin, butylene glycol, biosaccharide gum-1, hydroxyethyl cellulose, centella asiatica extract, phenoxyethanol, chlorphenesin, disodium EDTA, sodium bisulfite, 1,2-hexanediol. 

the packaging: it comes in light yellow/orange box. they use different color for different serum type. there's description at the back of the box in indonesian and english as well. ingredients list also put on the box as well. they seal the top and bottom part of the box with sticker label to ensure that you receive a fresh and genuine product. the serum itself comes in transparent light yellow glass bottle with dropper to dispense the product. the dropper is okay, but you'll see why i don't like using dropper for this serum later. this comes in 30 ml which is standard size of serum. 

the scent: as you can see from the ingredients list, this doesn't have added fragrance. that's why the serum is unscented. but since it has several ingredients which may have their natural scents, the serum smells a bit foul, but only if you sniff it up close. once you put it on your face, i don't think i can pick up the scent anymore.

the product: the serum is a transparent gel type serum. it's very thick so it's hard to pick it up using a dropper. i have to pinch the dropper for maybe around 5 seconds but then it would only give a drop of serum. i think pump would be better to dispense thicker serum like this. even though it's quite thick, but it melts into watery glow and i have to massage it quite a bit before it sinks in. i only use a drop for my whole face and neck. i use this in the morning as i'm testing a retinol serum at night as well. but you can use this day and night. the percentage of the niacinamide is 12%, which is the highest that i've tried so far. but they add glycerin and butylene glycol which are moisturizing agents and centella asiatica which is soothing. a little update, my skin has been acting out a bit, and i'm suspecting the anti aging serum that i'm trying is the culprit. so i decided to substitute it with this one so i'm using it twice a day now. 

the result: when i used it only once a day, i don't notice any difference. somehow it doesn't help prevent breakouts nor reduce inflammation. however, when i started to use it twice a day, i started to notice the difference. all acnes reduce in size, even the cystic one. i don't get new acne anymore. well, at least for almost a week now. popped acne healed faster and the scar is starting to fade. it's moisturizing as well. even though i use it in combination with retinol (every other day), somehow it works well with the retinol. 

i have to say this one is surprising. i don't know what to expect since it's been a long time since i tried TO niacinamide and the last niacinamide that i tried didn't give impressive result. i was worried that the higher concentration might not work with retinol, but i guess i'm wrong. they work well together. i start to notice difference in my skin texture, no more active acne and the scar starts to fade. i just wish they change the packaging so it's easier to dispense the product. if you're new to niacinamide, i think it would be a good choice, but if you're worried about the high concentration, there are other local brands that have niacinamide serum in their products line. but i don't think you should worry about the high concentration. it's well mixed and it's quite gentle, so i don't think it would be a problem. as for me, i think i'll put it in my list for now. no promise yet because local brands are releasing more and more new products. price wise, it's still affordable but avoskin really need to works on their supply. they are releasing new products but the old ones are sold out for a long time. do they only release it one time only? 

this is the description from their website: a next level cushiony cream that helps visibly firm and impart hydration so skin looks refreshed and dewy. bring balance to skin while adding a dose of dewy moisture with this cushiony cream containing antioxidant-rich green plum blossom and yuzu extract. the formula draws hydration, enhances radiance, and visibly firms. 

the star ingredients in this weightless gel-cream are antioxidant-rich green plum blossom and a nourishing blend of five fruit and seed extracts, including yuzu extract, that work synergistically together to seal in moisture, help even out skin tone, and deliver radiance. 

ingredients list: water, butylene glycol, dimethicone, glycerin, squalane, pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, jojoba esters, cyclopentasiloxane, sucrose polystearate, polyglyceryl-10 stearate, sucrose stearate, 1,2- hexanediol, dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, polysilicone-11, palmitic acid, stearic acid, niacinamide, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, hydrogenated polyisobutene, polyacrylate-13, tromethamine, fragrance, polyisobutene, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, methoxy PEG-114/polyepsilon caprolactone, citrus junos fruit extract, ethylhexylglycerin, disodium EDTA, adenosine, honey, linalool, prunus mume fruit extract, sesamum indicum (sesame) seed extract, pinus koraiensis seed extract, chaenomeles sinensis fruit extract, rosa multiflora fruit extract, phenoxyethanol, polysorbate 20, sorbitan isostearate, lilium candidum bulb extract, nelumbo nucifera flower extract, rehmannia glutinosa root extract, polygonatum officinale rhizome/root extract, paeonia albiflora root extract, glycyrrhiza uralensis (licorice) root extract, poncirus trifoliata fruit extract, limonene, geraniol, benzyl benzoate, prunus mume flower extract, citronellol, arachidic acid, myristic acid, tocopherol, iron oxides (CI 77491)

the packaging: i bought this as a set so it comes in a pretty pink box, with products list at the back. all the products are placed on a plastic tray so everything came safe and sound. all the bottles in bloomstay lines are pink, soo prettyy... the cream itself comes in a small pink chubby pot with screw cap. it's like a miniature of the full size one. the sample only comes in 5 ml, which is very tiny. 

the scent: all bloomstay lines has the same scent. they described it as plum blossom scent. well, i don't know what plum blossom is, but all i can say that the scent is quite fragrant but comforting and relaxing at the same time. i have a sensitive nose, but i like the scent very much. 

the product: just as described, it's a cushiony cream. bouncy to touch but quite thick. since they don't provide spatula and the opening is quite small, you have to use your own spatula to pick up the product. it's thick but still spreadable. honestly, looking at the ingredients list, i'm not a fan since it contains a bunch of extracts and the ingredients list is quite long. if you have reaction, you might not know which one that cause the reaction. anyway, several ingredients worth noticing are butylene glycol, glycerin, squalane that are moisturizing and niacinamide and licorice root extract that are brightening as well.

the result: it's quite thick but absorbed well. it contains dimethicone, that's why it gives the usual layer on top of your skin that you usually get with products with silicone. as for me, i don't have any problems with it, but if you have problems with silicone, you might want to skip this. that's why this cream even though it's rich, but somehow it gives a bit matte effect. a bit tacky feeling, but not annoying. i use this at night, but if you have drier skin, i guess you can use this in the morning as well. so far i only notice the moisturizing effect. as for radiance, i use niacinamide serum separately, so it might works synergistically with this cream. i can see that my acne scars are fading quickly since using this cream regularly.

i have to say this cream is a bit weird. it's rich but not as rich as blithe tundra chaga one. i think it's more suitable for combination or normal skin rather than dry skin type. i guess if you want to try sulwhasoo but you're afraid that it might be too rich for your skin, you should try the bloomstay line first. as for me, the after feeling is weird, so i don't think i would buy the full size.

this is the description from the website: helps strengthen and revitalize the fragile skin around the eyes. an essential product to protect the delicate skin around the eyes. enzymes from korean red ginseng saponin effectively diminish the appearance of fine lines around the eyes, while honey keep the skin healthy. smoothly wraps the skin in moisture, leaving a silky finish. all-over moisture leaves the skin around the eyes softened, soothed, and refreshed.

ingredients list: water, butylene glycol, betaine, jojoba esters, glycerin, PEG-75, hydrogenated poly (C6-14 olefin), cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, biosaccharide gum-1, dimethicone, hydrogenated olive oil lauryl esters, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, camellia sinensis leaf extract, glycyrrhiza uralensis (licorice) root extract, paeonia albiflora root extract, nelumbo nucifera flower extract, polygonatum officinale rhizome/root extract, lilium candidum bulb extract, rehmannia glutinosa root extract, honey, hydrolyzed ginseng saponins (enzyme-treated red ginseng saponins), beta glucan, portulaca oleracea extract, ginkgo biloba leaf extract, c12-16 alcohols, methoxy PEG-114/polyepsilon caprolactone, behenyl alcohol, cyclopentasiloxane, cyclohexasiloxane, cetearyl alcohol, arachidyl glucoside, arachidyl alcohol, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, palmitic acid, polyglyceryl-10 stearate, propanediol, PEG-40 stearate, hydrogenated lecithin, tromethamine, disodium EDTA, ethylhexylglycerin, phenoxyethanol, fragrance.

the packaging: since i got this as freebies in basic kit set, it comes in white-yellow box which is the usual signature color for their original line. in the set, you'd get FCAS EX 8 ml, essential balancing water EX 15 ml, essential balancing emulsion EX 15 ml, essential rejuvenating eye cream EX 3,5 ml, and concentrated ginseng renewing cream 5 ml. all the products are placed in a plastic tray so all products are safe and secure. the eye cream itself comes in a white plastic tube with yellow plastic cap. when you open the cap, you can see the tiny pump head. there's a bit description at the back in korean.

the scent: it has sulwhasoo's signature scent, which some bloggers said as hanbang scent. the scent is stronger than the one in the snowise cleansing foam. you can also read in the ingredients list that this has added fragrance at the end of the list. so if you have sensitive nose or sensitive to fragrance, you might want to avoid it. i personally don't mind scented product, but not for eye cream. i think scentless eye cream is better.

the product: it's a white cream. it's thicker than my previous eye serum, but it's understandable since this one is targeted for anti aging. i was worried that this one might be too rich for my eyes area since i contains some oils on top of other moisturizing agents like butylene glycol, betain, glycerin, and stuff. however, this also contains lots of extract. considering that i nowadays use products that is simpler in its ingredients, somehow i'm a little bit worried since this one has a bunch of stuff thrown in. if i have reaction with one of the ingredients, i might not know which one is it.

the result: this one is definitely moisturizing. after i spread it around, i immediately feel the added moisture that it gives. up until now i think this is the most moisturizing eye cream that i've tried. my eyes area has never this soft. and it doesn't cause milia. some eye cream might cause milia because it's too rich, but this one doesn't. honestly, since using this eye cream, i often sleep late. and i don't use my eye massager to truly document the eye cream on its own. as you can see in the picture, it brightens my under eyes area a bit, less puffy and smoothes few lines. i guess keep using this regularly would give better result.

i honestly quite surprised looking at the progress picture. i know for sure i don't sleep early and it took a toll on my eyes. sometimes i would wake up with puffy eyes. but looking at the picture i'm quite surprised i don't look like panda considering how minimal i sleep these days. and another thing, i still haven't finished the sample! so i guess if you want to make investment aside from FCAS, the eye cream is worth buying. 

the packaging: the serum comes in a FCAS set. it comes in a yellow/white box with the picture of everything inside at the front. at the back there's a list of the products inside. on the side there's a bit description and ingredients list on some of the items in english and korea. the serum itself comes in separate box and it has another description on it. inside, the bottle is securely placed and there's a booklet about the FCAS in multiple languages. the full size serum comes in white glass bottle with see-through bottom. the bottle is quite heavy. even though i have other serums that comes in glass bottle, they didn't feel as heavy as this one. the pump head is gold and covered with plastic yellow cap. everything about the packaging screams luxury. 

the packaging: since these are the freebies they don't come with any box. well, they do placed the FCAS set and the freebies in a big box, but there's no special box for the freebies. the bottle is white plastic chubby shape bottle that is similar to the full size one. it has yellow pump head and yellow plastic cap. i think they use airless pump system since i can't crack them open to make sure i use all the product. there's a bit description at the back in korean. both freebies come in 8 ml. i think the packaging is quite deceiving since there's a small FCAS EX in the basic set that is also 8 ml and the bottle is thin, while this one is chubbier. but i have to praise the pump in all the freebies since it's easy to dispense the product using the pump. anyway, the FCAS EX comes in the basic kit which is the freebies for the blooomstay set. so it comes in a yellow/white box and they place all the products on a plastic tray. 

the scent: all the original FCAS and the FCAS EX have subtle hanbang scent which is sulwhasoo's signature. i thought the scent would be much stronger, but i'm glad that it doesn't. the eye cream's scent is stronger, which is weird since product for eye area might be better unscented since they're quite sensitive. and if you're wondering whether the scent is natural or added one, it's an added one since they clearly put fragrance in the middle of the ingredients list.

the product: it's a golden brown gel type serum. if i could describe it, it looks like brownish maple syrup. it has a slight gel texture that makes it a bit viscous, but once you spread it around, it melts easily to my skin. it takes seconds to be absorbed and doesn't leave tacky feeling. but i have to warn you this contains alcohol denat which may contribute with the fast absorbing, but if you're avoiding alcohol, you might want to try some sample first. if you never try this one, this is called first care activating serum because you're supposed to use this first after washing your face, more like FTE. you can experience using this after toner, but for me, i like to use this before toner as this is more lightweight than my toner. anyway, i try to find the difference between the EX and the original one, but i can't find any. judging by the look, it looks exactly the same.

the FCAS on my hand

the result: no wonder this is a best selling. it's fast absorbing but gives hydration that my skin needs after washing it. somehow it boosts the effect of the next product that i use afterward. with regular use, i can see my skin condition is improving. when i started trying sulwhasoo products, my skin has been acting up. i suffered from acnes and it didn't heal as quickly as it used to be. but after using sulwhasoo products especially the FCAS (and other things of course), my skin started to heal better. it looks more glowy after time and more supple. and i don't feel any difference between the EX and the original one.

totally recommend this one if you wanted to try sulwhasoo. i think this might be suitable for all skin type. definitely try this one first if you have the budget. they come in various sizes, from sample sizes to 30/60/ to even the giant ones, so make sure you wait for some sales and splurge. for me, if i have to pick which one i want to repurchase, definitely i'll be saving my money for the FCAS one. 

this is the description google translated from the packaging and from amazon jp: 8 types of beauty ingredients - kawara sword extract, hyaluronic acid, kamitree flower extract, betaine, zubksa extract, hamamerelis extract, eyelet seed extract, cha leaf extract. contains 25 ml of serum.

TS face mask B ingredients list: water, glycerin, PG, BG, placenta extract, sodium hyaluronic acid, cherry blossom extract, kawara fascus extract, hydrolyzed eyelet seed extract, cha leaf extract, tsuvoca extract, hammereris extract, betain, allantoin, tocopherol acetate, ethanol, xanthan gum, carbomer, TEA, polysorbate 20, EDTA-2Na, phenoxyethanol, fragrance.

the packaging: i don't know if they're selling this in retail, but the ones i saw back in japan only come in boxes. a box of 10 masks. the design for the box and the individual packaging are the same. there are few designs as well. mine is the buzz lightyear one. looking at the description from amazon, there are three types of mask, A, B, and H. the buzz lightyear one is the B type. at front you can see buzz lightyear face dominating with purple background. at the back there's a description and ingredients list all written in japanese. only the brand name comes in english text, that's why i could google it. 

the scent: it smells a bit fresh. somehow i always think the scent is similar to wet tissue's scent. i don't mind with the scent, but if you have sensitivity toward fragrance or avoid fragrance, then skip this. it's clearly has an added fragrance in the ingredients list.

the product: the mask is thick but still soft and adheres well. it has slits on the temples and cheeks area. it has the useless lower lid flap that i hate. the fit is not the best for me. it has wider temples and long chin part but shorter jaw area. since the mask is quite thick, i'm not sure what type of the essence is. there's no excess essence either but the mask is well soaked in essence. i manage to put it on for about 30 minutes. 

the result: after taking it off, i can feel it adds hydration to my skin. i think it's quite lightweight and not too rich for my skin. it's a bit brightening as well, but as usual, the effect is only temporary.

well, for a fun mask like this one, it works okay. as usual, i think special edition masks like this is only for entertainment. they're usually just okay. i think if you want to buy this as gift it would be perfect. it would be suitable for all skin types as it adds hydration but still lightweight enough. as for me, since we can't travel to japan again, i don't think i'll get another one. even i could go to japan, i don't quite like the fit, so i won't repurchase. since this is a gift, i don't know the price. but considering i could find this in one of japan's drugstore, then it shouldn't be that expensive.