this is the description from their website: a mild liquid cleansing foam with rich foamy lather that effectively removes impurities while leaving skin well-moisturized. hydra capture complex for moisturizing a skin. the hydra capture complex which is hydro-cleansing formula of sulwhasoo provides moisture during cleansing and leaves skin well-moisturized without tightness after cleansing. contains morus alba leaf extract and dioscorea japonica root extract known to be used for making a soft and cleanliness skin in the past. mild cleansing with rich foamy lather. rich and smooth lather gently cleanses impurities to leave your skin smooth and clean. 

ingredients: water, potassium cocoyl glycinate, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, cocamidopropyl betaine, acrylates/beheneth-25 methacrylate copolymer, PEG-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate, sodium chloride, pentylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, caprylyl/capryl glucoside, PEG-7 glyceryl cocoate, isostearic acid, potassium hydroxide, fragrance, butylene glycol, limonene, disodium EDTA, ethylhexylglycerin, sodium benzoate, tetrasodium EDTA, coix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen seed extract, citrus unshiu peel extract, castanea crenata (chestnut) shell extract, linalool, spirodela polyrhiza extract, dioscorea japonica root extract, dextrin, theobroma cacao (cocoa) extract, rubus idaeus (raspberry) fruit extract, ulmus davidiana root extract, salicornia herbacea extract, morus alba leaf extract, angelica keiskei extract, citric acid, tocopherol.

the packaging: since i bought this in a set, this comes in a white/yellow box, which is the original color scheme of sulwhasoo. there's the picture of the products inside at front, a bit description at the back in korean and english as well as the list of all the products inside in korean and english. on the side there's a bit description of each product, one side has english description and ingredients list of the FCAS and the cream, the other side has the korean version. they strategically placed all the products inside so all of them are safe and secure. the foam itself comes in a see through peachy plastic bottle with cream pump head. the foam wash inside makes it look like peachy brown from the outside. since it's a see through, i can see the remaining product left in the bottle. they use the usual stopper to secure the pump head. the foam comes in 50 ml size which is quite decent for a sample size. my only complaint about this is sometimes there's foam residue that's stuck in the pipe and then dried out like gel. i tried to get it out so it doesn't dry out, but most of the time i failed.

the scent: this one has a hint of hanbang scent, which is sulwhasoo signature scent. but there's a bit of freshness mixed into it. so far i don't have problem with scent. it's quite subtle too so i like it.

the product: it's gel type face wash. on my hand it looks transparent. the first time i use it, i don't know how much i should use it. i ended up using too much product. the second time i only use a tiny bit and it's enough for my whole face and neck. so, little goes a long way for this foam. with hands, there's only a bit foam produced. with foreo, of course it will bubble up more. if you're using foam net, it might foam more. for me, with just one rinse, i can still feel a layer of product on top of my face, so i usually rinse it twice. 

the result: of course after rinsing it twice it feels a bit squeaky clean and a bit drying. but not super drying at all. i don't feel my face is tightened or pulled. afterward, my skin feels soft and fresh.

i also like this foam. i don't feel it's drying my skin and i can still use it with my foreo. i honestly can't pick which one i like more, this one or the snowise one as both are good. i guess if you're not looking for brightening products, then you can pick this one. price wise, sulwhasoo is a luxury brand, so obviously it would be crazy expensive. if you're asking me, i won't purchase the full size mainly because i'm okay with drugstore ones like hada labo. but if you have the budget, just pick which one that you like more. 

this is the description from the website: this quick fix brightening essential will visibly brighten appearance after first use. transforming gel-to-peel technology that traps and gently peels off impurities and dead skin cells to unveil healthy-looking skin that feels resurfaced from first use. with continued use, skin looks more luminous and skin texture looks refined. with brightening red algae extract harvested from the north atlantic. rich in vitamin c, minerals and nutrients, red algae has grown in bracing oceans for millions of years. today we gently extract their potency for our healthy brightening drops of light range.

ingredients list: aqua, alcohol denat, propylene glycol, glycerin, carbomer, PPG-26-buteth-26, palmitamidopropyltrimonium chloride, PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil, quaternium-80, 3-0- ethyl ascorbic acid, parfum, sclerocarya birrea seed oil, behentrimonium chloride, palmaria palmata extract, cetrimonium chloride, isopropyl alcohol, linalool, phenoxyethanol.

the packaging: since i bought this straight from the store, it only comes in white plastic bottle with pump head. they have this drops of light and all products in this line come in white plastic bottle. they secure the pump head with unique stopper that's similar to the drops of youth one. there's description at the back of the bottle in indonesia and this one comes in 145 ml. compared to cure natural aqua gel, this one has less product. 

the scent: this smells acid. quite strong at the beginning, but dissipates quickly. personally i prefer unscented one like cure, but since the scent doesn't linger, i think i'll get used to it quickly. however, this does contain parfum in the ingredients list, so if you're sensitive to fragrance, maybe you need to reconsider.

the product: it's a transparent gel. at first it looks cloudy white but on the picture, it looks pretty transparent. the instruction says to massage it quickly within 20 seconds. so far i have no problem with it, but i've read somewhere that if you waited too long, the peeling gel would be too sticky to massage and too hard to wash off. so far, i just spread it around roughly and massage it quickly. i think i manage to do it under 20 seconds, so no sticky feeling or anything and it's still easy to wash off.

the result: afterward, soft and fresh skin appears. i don't experience any sensitivity while using this peeling gel. however, i don't know how i can compare it to other peeling gel that i've tried. mainly because it's been quite some time since i used a peeling gel. i think it's slightly better than the drops of youth one. as for brightening, of course my face would look bright after using this as it sloughs off dead skin cells, but if i remembered correctly, the result is similar to cure. or maybe slightly less. but this one is clearly more brightening than the drops of youth one. 

so far i have no problem with it. i will try to keep using it once a week to finish it quickly. i think they still have one more variation to try, so i'll try to get the other one after this before deciding which one i like best. if you're looking for a similar peeling gel to cure (now that we're not easy to travel or buy things online anymore), i think you might want to try this one as the result is similar. however, the price is quite expensive. for that amount, the price is really expensive, while the cure one comes in bigger size, so price per ml would be cheaper. luckily i have member, so i always buy things when it's on sale or on my birthday month so i can use the discount. on the positive side, body shop always offers bring back the bottle program, so if you're concern about the waste, then body shop is a good choice as you can always bring back the used bottle. 

this is the description from their website: bloomstay vitalizing water harmonizes the anti-oxidant energy of plum blossom with yuzu component to leave the skin feeling rejuvenated with a hydrated and smooth finish. skin conditioner with the revitalizing and anti-oxidant energy from the plum blossom: the anti-oxidant properties found in the buds of plum blossoms help care for signs of skin-aging and keep your skin feeling rejuvenated. contains moisturizing properties of yuzu: the moisturizing properties of yuzu leaves the skin feeling firm and balanced. light and watery texture provides rich nourishment: the richly nourishing texture is both light and watery. it helps deliver moisture quickly into the skin, leaving it feeling comfortable with a subtle plum blossom scent. 

ingredients list: water, butylene glycol, glycerin, alcohol, 1,2-hexanediol, glyceryl polymethacrylate, bis-PEG-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, PPG-13-decyltetradeceth-24, carbomer, tromethamine, ethylhexylglycerin, methoxy PEG-114/polyepsilon caprolactone, adenosine, honey/mel/miel, sodium hyaluronate, disodium EDTA, fragrance, nelumbo nucifera flower extract, polygonatum officinale rhizome/root extract, rehmannia glutinosa root extract, paeonia albiflora root extract, lilium candidum bulb extract, phenoxyethanol, glycyrrhiza uralensis (licorice) root extract, prunus mume fruit extract, sesamum indicum (sesame) seed extract, pinus koraiensis seed extract, chaenomeles sinensis fruit extract, rosa multiflora fruit extract, citrus junos fruit extract, dextrin, theobroma cacao (cocoa) extract, linalool, prunus mume flower extract, limonene, geraniol, benzyl benzoate, poncirus trifoliata fruit extract, BHT, tocopherol.

the packaging: i bought this in a set, so it comes in beautiful pink box. at the back of the box there's a short list of all the products inside. the set includes a full size bloomstay serum (30 ml), FCAS EX in plum blossom scent (15 ml), bloomstay toner (15 ml) and bloomstay cream (5ml). when you open the lid, you can see all the products are placed in a plastic tray, securely so even though they don't put separate seal on each product, they all come in good condition when it's arrived. the toner itself comes in a small plastic bottle with pink plastic screw cap. it comes in 15 ml which is not a lot for a toner sample. the opening is the usual size for toner sample, but since the toner is not super watery, it doesn't spill instantly when i tilt the bottle over. 

the scent: as you can read in the ingredients list, there's an added fragrance in it. all bloomstay products have the same scent, if not similar. they smells very fragrant, floral scent. not super overwhelming, but if you're used to japanese unscented products, the scent will definitely hit your nose quite easily. and it lingers quite some time. i do have sensitive nose and usually too fragrant scent might make me dizzy, but luckily this one doesn't. probably because i don't use the whole line together, so the scent of toner is not lingering too long. once i put other product on top of the toner, i barely can smell it unless i sniff my hands.

the product: as i've mentioned, this is a watery toner but not super watery like water. there's a bit viscosity in it so it doesn't spill out of the bottle once i tilt it over. it spreads easily all over my face. it takes seconds to be completely absorbed.

the result: the first time, i don't use enough amount so my skin doesn't get enough hydration or anything from this toner. the second time i use a little bit too much. but somehow it doesn't give any problem. my skin still can absorbed all of it well. i just need to massage it a bit and pat it a little bit more. i can say that this toner gives a good balance of hydration and moisture. somehow the feeling is in between muji moisture toner and joylab moisture bomb toner. the muji one is more lightweight, giving more hydration than moisture while the moisture bomb gives more moisture and feels a bit rich. this toner contains alcohol, as you can see in the ingredients list. i think that's why this toner is quickly absorbed and smells a bit like alcohol for the first few uses. i don't have any problem with alcohol in my skincare, but if you are, then you have to be cautious.

gee.. i was afraid i might like this toner before trying this. and i was right. i do like this toner. somehow it gives the right balance of hydration and moisture. i can say that if you have oily to combination and skin and want to try sulwhasoo product, then i guess the bloomstay line would be a good option for you. the toner works perfectly for my skin. now i wish they give more in the sample rather than just 15 ml. if you have dry skin, you can still use the toner. it's layerable, so you can add more. the full size comes in 150 ml, which is a good size for a full size toner. but the price is still expensive for a toner. i have to say even though i like it, i probably wouldn't buy the full size one merely because i think i can layer other toner to achieve similar result. but if you have the budget and want to splurge on this one, i can say go for it as this is a good one. 

this is the description from their website: smooth and soften your skin as you gently buff away dead skin cells with our strawberry body polish. your skin will feel more silky-soft and nourished with long lasting moisture. body exfoliator, gently refines skin, skin feels softer and smoother. cold-pressed strawberry seed oil, honey sourced from ethiopia.

the tube

the packaging: i bought this straight from the store, so it comes in a big squeeze tube with a black plastic flip top. it's transparent so i can see the product from the outside. there's a label at the back with description in indonesian and the complete ingredients list as well. it comes in 200 ml which is quite a big size considering last time i bought a small size of body scrub. let's hope i could finish this one.

description at the back

the scent: it smells like a sweet candy. i think the scent is similar to other strawberry body product from body shop. personally i don't mind with the scent. so far i like all strawberry body products from the body shop.

how it looks like on my hand

the product: it's a scrub mixed in a gel. reddish transparent gel with red scrub bits. it spreads easily. i use body brush to apply it on my back and other body parts. the scrub is not as harsh as the usual body scrub that i used before, so i think i'd be okay with this one. 

the result: well, it does what it's supposed to do. and it doesn't feel harsh on my skin. obviously it feels rough, but it's normal for a scrub. but it doesn't hurt as much as before. afterward, my skin feels soft and smooth. and a bit moisturized, but not super moist like the shea butter variation that i tried before.

i hope i can finish this one on time. i like how it comes in a tube and in gel form as it's easy to squeeze it out of the tube and spread it on my body, so i guess using it regularly wouldn't be as difficult as before. if you're looking for a body scrub product that's not so harsh, then you should try the body polish. it comes in two variations, the strawberry and on orange one. just pick the one that you like the scent better. price wise, body shop might be a bit expensive, but they often have sales, and you can bring the bottles back for points. they're also cruelty free if you're into that sorts of things. as for me, let's see if i could finish the whole bottle before repurchasing. 

this is the description from their website: our radiant cushion blush is a cushion type blusher that will make your cheeks naturally blushing with satin finish. it comes with 5 shades that have buildable and blendable formula for natural glowing skin. it's vegan, halal, and made it without harsh chemicals. perfect choice for your on the go routines!

lightly touch the cushion with the puff and gently tap it on your cheeks. you can use it on your eyes and lips. shades options: capri, positano, venice, santorini, ravello.

the packaging: it comes in a colored box, they color coded it according the shades, so for capri, it's orange. they don't put special seal on the box, just clear tape. inside, you can see small round shiny gold cushion pact. they put the name of the shade at the back. they cover the top of the pact with plastic so it would still pristine when you received it. however, since it's reflective, it's easy to leave fingerprints on it and soon enough it would be dirty. inside there's a small mirror covered in another plastic and then the puff on top part of the cushion. somehow the lock is a bit failed. after couple uses, it doesn't close properly, so you might want to secure it when you bring it for travelling. they seal the cushion with sticker at first, but once you peel it, you can see ordinary cushion sponge underneath the plastic separator. only this time it's colored. however, i don't know how much product is inside the cushion since there's no information on the box nor the website.

the shades: there are 5 colors to choose from. capri is coral orange, positano is plum berry, venice is bright red, santorini is pink, and ravello is nude brown. mine is coral orange. on their website, there's no help in choosing the shade. i tell you the color on the website is a bit different than in real life. their instagram doesn't help either. i know that the shades might vary from person to person, but it's quite different for each shade, so i can't be sure about it. i want to get the venice at first but i changed my mind and get the capri. i just hope it doesn't lean toward orange too much since it doesn't look good on me. when i received it, i was shocked that i looks toward bright orange. thankfully, it doesn't look too orange on my face. it's a coral alright, but not bright orange fortunately.

the product: i thought it is a liquid blush in cushion format, but i read somewhere that it's actually a gel blush. i guess it's better since liquid would be too runny and then it would be harder to blend. while gel blush, you only need a tiny bit and then it would be easier to blend. with this cushion blush, i only dab a little bit on the cushion and then blend it with the puff right away. i do one cheek and then proceed to the other as it sets quite quickly.

how it looks like on my face

the result: the color payoff is really good. since i'm pretty fair, i have to be careful and use only tiny amount and blend it well before adding more. for capri, it gives me peachy-coral look, quite vibrant but after putting powder on top, the color blends nicely to my skin. it gives me fresh look. it gives satin finish, more toward matte, but i always set my face with powder anyway. the longevity i can't be sure since i don't use makeup as long as i've used to be, but it stays well for 2-3 hours, so i guess as long as you set it, it would stay put. 

i have to say i'm pretty happy with my first purchase. if i ever need to purchase other blush, i would certainly repurchase this in other shades. maybe something cooler in tone. i like how easy it is to use, how practical yet the color pay off is pretty good. especially if you're a beginner and don't have many brushes, this would be a good option since you can blend it with puff. much easier than blending with brush in my opinion. price wise, it's slightly more expensive than other single blushes that i had, but considering now it's a hard time for business, they often hold sales. just wait until they have big sales to snatch some for yourself. esqa is vegan, cruelty free and halal, so another plus point for esqa. 

this is the description from their website: designed with advanced and featherweight form of probiotic and fomes officinalis extract which helps tighten skin and pores. this probiotic essence water deeply infuses it with all benefits extracted from the "good bacteria" lactobacillus ferment lysate, activated and boosts skin's natural moisture. completed with double-hya, combination of sodium hyaluronate & hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid gives an extra hydration and disguise fine wrinkles. leave the skin looks smooth, plump, and happier.

free from paraben, sulphate, alcohol, silicone, mineral oil, SLS, artificial colorant. solution for uneven texture, pores, elasticity.

key ingredients:

- fomes officinalis (mushroom) extract: natural astringent to tighten the pores while brings back skin moisture.

- lactobacillus ferment lysate: keep maintaining and protecting skin barrier.

- aloe vera: effectively hydrated and soothes skin.

- peach extract: great source of vitamin c to neutralize free radicals.

ingredients list: aqua (water), glycerin, propylene glycol, PEG-60 hydrogenated castor oil, phenoxyethanol, butylene glycol, fomes officinalis (mushroom) extract, chlorphenesin, sodium citrate, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, disodium EDTA, maltodextrin, citric acid, sodium hyaluronate, parfum (fragrance), lactobacillus ferment lysate, hydrolyzed collagen, PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil, prunus persica (peach) fruit extract, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, citrus aurantium bergamia (bergamot) fruit extract.

the packaging: it comes in transparent plastic box. they seal the top part with sticker just like the moisture bomb toner. description at the back of the box in english and indonesian as well as ingredients list on the side. the bottle itself is a frosted plastic bottle which has transparent outer layer and peach inner layer. since it has double wall, i can't see the remaining product inside. you can see the name of the product and brand at front and a bit description at the back. it only comes in 50 ml but they make the bottle very tall so it's very deceiving. you might think it contains more since it has the taller than the 100 ml toner bottle, but in fact it only has 50 ml. it has pump head that's covered with frosted plastic cap. the cap is not quite secure. after few uses, somehow the cap became looser so i have to remember not to lift the bottle by pulling the cap but the body of the bottle.

the scent: as listed, it has added fragrance. and since it also contains peach extract, they use peach scent for this water essence. the scent is quite noticeable but not as fragrant as the moisture bomb toner. so if i have to pick, i like the scent of this water essence better. but still, if you're sensitive to fragrance or you avoid fragrance in your skincare, then scratch this from your buying list.

the product: this is a watery essence. looks like water and feels like water. very runny like water as well. i was surprised when i first used this. i thought this was toner. but then again, FTE are also runny like toner. they say to use 2 pumps, but i use 3 pumps for my whole face and neck. looking at the ingredients list, it contains lots of hydrating and moisturizing agents, like glycerin, butylene glycol, sodium hyaluronate and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, and also aloe as soothing agent. though they say it contains peach extract that is rich in vitamin c, it comes almost at the end of the ingredients list, so i doubt that it's powerful enough.

the result: i've tried using this before and after toner. since my toner right now it's quite moisturizing, i like using this before toner, just like FTE. this essence is super watery and lightweight, so it gives my skin hydration boost just like FTE. then the toner would add some more hydration and moisture on top of it. if i use it after toner, i don't feel anything as the toner is heavier than the essence. however, once i pat this all in, it leaves matte finish. 

basically, this essence just adds hydration to my skin, but it does nothing else. however, this one is really lightweight. since i add toner after using the essence, i don't need to layer it. but if you don't add something else, you might want to layer it. for me, this essence doesn't do much for me. i don't feel the difference between this and a hydrating toner, so i might not repurchase this one. but if you're interested in probiotic skincare products from a local brand, then you might want to try this. i think it would be okay for oily and combination skin, but definitely not enough for dry skin. they also have this in a set with the cream, so if you want to use them all in a routine, you might want to get the set as they all come in full size. 

this is the description from their website: the iceplant contains rich zinc and minerals that produce collagen. it calms the skin by relieving stress, and provides moisture to skin for soft and fresh skin. 

from cnfstore: crystal iceplant pressed serum soothes and moisturizes your skin, suitable for oily skin. the iceplant that forms a bladder cell to survive in the desert, and stores various minerals, nutrients, and water contains rich zinc for collagen and beta carotin, excellent for anti-oxidant. upon applying to your skin, it present freshness to soothe the skin heated-up by UV and make your skin fresh and moisturizing without greasing.

ingredients list: mesembryanthemum crystallinum extract (63%), water, butylene glycol, cyclopentasiloxane, glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, glycereth-26, bis-PEG-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, cyclohexasiloxane, saccharomyces/viscum album (mistletoe) ferment extract, lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract, saccharomyces/imperata cylindrica root ferment extract, leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, polyglutamic acid, selaginella tamariscina extract, cuscuta australis seed extract, houttuynia cordata extract, eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, pueraria lobata root extract, ulmus davidiana root extract, oenothera biennis (evening primrose) flower extract, pinus palustris leaf extract, melia azadirachta leaf extract, melia azadirachta flower extract, coccinia indica fruit extract, solanum melongena (eggplant) fruit extract, amber powder, curcuma longa (turmeric) root extract, ocimum sanctum leaf extract, moringa pterygosperma seed oil, corallina officinalis extract, candida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate ferment, argania spinosa kernel oil, olea europaea (olive) fruit oil, citrus medica limonum (lemon) peel, lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil, citrus aurantifolia (lime) oil, eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf oil, juniperus mexicana oil, chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower oil, pelargonium graveolens flower oil, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP copolymer, polyurethane-39, acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, allantoin, dimethicone crosspolymer, potassium hydroxide, xanthan gum, disodium EDTA.

the packaging: since i bought this in a set, it comes in a colorful cardboard box and very informative. you can see the picture of all four pressed serums at front. when you open the box, you can see window-like presentation and each window has a deluxe sample inside. at the back of the box, there's short description in english with ingredients list for all four deluxe samples. inside, there's a card with short description in english and korean. the deluxe sample looks exactly like the full size version. it comes in a grey frosted plastic tub with dark grey screw cap. the tub is see through so since the serum is blue, it looks bluish from outside. there's a plastic cover inside so the pressed serum doesn't come in contact with air when you open the cap. it comes in 20 ml each, which i think quite decent size for sample. 

the scent: this one smells fresh, like the ocean. again, i might be wrong since i can't describe scent, but it's subtle so it doesn't bother me at all. but if you are sensitive to fragrance or you have sensitive nose, you might want to avoid it.

the product: this is a bluish-gel type serum. compared to all four, this is the thinnest. somehow it reminds me of nature republic watery aqua gel cream. it's easy to spread around and it changes into watery traces. this feels cooling on my skin as well. 

the result: this one is very lightweight so it absorbed pretty quickly into my skin. afterward, there's no tacky feeling. since it's quite lightweight, i feel that it gives hydration rather than moisture. 

i was right about this one. this one is cooling and lightweight. perfect to add hydration to my skin. it doesn't feel sticky afterward either. i think it will perfect for oily and combination skin. oh, i forgot to tell you that i use this as moisturizer instead of serum, so i use this at the end of my routine. all pressed serums are used as moisturizer in my routine. for dry skin, i think you can get away with using this in the serum slot and added something thicker to seal the moisture. now, since i've tried all four, i would say that the crystal iceplant and the velvet yam are my favorites, tundra chaga is next and the least is the apricot one. i think crystal iceplant is perfect for in the morning or afternoon as it's cooling and lightweight, while velvet yam is more suitable for night time for me. if they were on sale, i would definitely purchase crystal iceplant and velvet yam.