Recently I got a sample of MISSHA TIME REVOLUTION IMMORTAL YOUTH AMPOULE ESSENCE. I was absolutely very pleased and impatiently to try it.
Then I searched over the internet to find out what is the function of the product. Then, here is what I got:
High function ampoule essence that takes care of glycation vector that it is a cause of aging
Paraben free, Pigment free, animal nature free, Mineral oil free, Triclosan
The sample itself contains a very tiny bit of the product. But I could use it for 5 times application. Honestly that’s not a proper size for seeing a result objectively. But I’ll try to make my at-a-glance review as objective as possible.
The texture is colorless and liquid. It doesn't make my skin became greasy afterwards. It feels lightweight. After using the product, my skin texture seemed to be improved dramatically. The skin complexion looks cleaner, the pores are tighter, and moist. I can say that it is worth to try.
Wrinkles and sunburn are frequently caused by the sun rays exposure. Therefore, we need to give extra protection to our skin. Sunscreen which is also called as sun block or sun cream is a product which is usually used as sunlight coverage. It works to reflect some of the UV radiation on the skin.
Receiving a sample of Missha All Around Safe Block Ice Sun Gel SPF27 / PA++, I had no idea about what exactly the product is. I bet it is a kind of sunscreen, and yes it is. It is a sunscreen in gel texture. I have a not too good experience with sun blocks. It's always thick, sticky, and uncomfortable. So I was not too enthusiast to try.
But, I saw a different thing with this one. The consistency is rather runnier than usual sun block. Though it is gel-based, it looks more likely sheer lotion. It's easy to spread and absorb quickly. It leaves a bit cool sensation. The gel itself is white, sheer, and (I think) has no scent. I tried to apply it on my face. Once being applied, my skin looks dewy, moisturized, and surprisingly not sticky. This is lighter than usual sun care.
The All Around safe block series from Missha come in several variants: gel, essence, water-in-sun (what is that??). Each of them has different grade of SPF. These are total all around sun protection that effectively helps protect your skin from harmful UV rays without heavy feeling or uncomfortable.
Unfortunately I hardly find the complete explanation of this series.
Another sample that I got on my purchase was Missha M BB Boomer. This is a primer to be applied before BB cream. The label states that this boomer boosts up the adherence and duration of BB Cream. Besides, it also lightens up skin tone with its pink pearly powder. Let’s take a look what the label says:
- Whitening and wrinkle repairing
- Containing moringa, patent ingredient, mannan and olive ingredients which have an affinity with skin, it keeps moisture on the skin and creates moisture shield, leaving it moisturized after makeup. Unfortunately I can’t find the complete ingredients of this product. The label behind the sachet was written in Korean.
- Contain adenosine and arbutin to improve the skin tone and fine lines
It states about keeping moisture on the skin, so being worried to be over-oily, I use a very light hand on the application. The texture is milky white and slightly pinkish of the tiny pink pearly powders spread over the cream.
I combined it with Missha M Perfect Cover and the result is dewy look. Personally it’s rather hard to say that this boomer really helps my BB cream stays on longer. I hardly see difference between using the boomer and not. It does helps to ease the BB cream application, but my BB cream just stays as usual. At night, after sits on my face for more than 10 hours, my BB cream starts to fade out. Whereas I think the boomer will make it to stays perfectly longer.
The only visible effect is that my tone is slightly different. Using the boomer, my skin tone looks tend to pinkish.
Actually I was wonder why does Missha create a separate primer, whereas common BB cream usually already attaches the primer function on itself. In my personal opinion, I don’t think that I really need a face primer. Bb cream works well for me and already captures the properties that a primer has.
At the beginning, I had no intention to try Missha’s BB cream. But, finding so many good raves, I started to think to give it a try. Then, I got a chance to check it out by receiving samples of Missha M Perfect Cover.
Ingredients:
Water (Aqua), Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cetyl PEF/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Zinc Oxide, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Arbutin, Magnesium Aluminium Silicate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Hydrolysed Collagen, Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Squalane, Caviar Extract, Adenosine, Algae Extract, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Fagus Sylvatica Bud Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide 3, Chamomila Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Fragrance (Parfum), Triethanolamine, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Benzyl Salicylate, Hydroxycitronellal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Citronellol. MAY CONTAIN [+/-; Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499)]
I’ve tried many BB creams from various brands. In my opinion, this one is quiet good. The texture is not too thick and easily blends. Squeezing out the cream, I found that the shade is a little dark. But, when blended on my skin, it created a natural look. I’d like to make comparison with Lotus Blossom No Make Up and Feverlet HD. Both of them give me bright skin tone. But it looks a little unnatural. But Missha gives more natural look to me. Even when I accidentally apply too much BB Cream, it still looks natural.
The special properties I love is that it have high SPF content (SPF42 PA+++), whitening and anti wrinkle effect. Surely I will not put too much hope on it since I try only the sample size. But at least I’m sure that I’m putting a nutritious cream on my skin.
An item in my mask collection is Missha Mango Yogurt Pack.
Yogurt has been quiet popular to be used in skin treatment. It contains high nutrient (zinc, calcium, Vitamins B1, B2, B6, B12, protein, and yeast) and lactic acid that will smoothen and hydrates your skin. It also has antibacterial and antifungal properties. Due to skin treatment, yogurt can reduce pore size, improve overall skin texture, and give you healthy glow. I had no yogurt skin care based in my skin care regime at that moment. So, got tempted to try yogurt facial treatment, I bought this mask in Missha’s counter.
How to Use?
Apply an appropriate amount all over the face avoiding the areas around the eyes and lips. Massage gently for 5 to 10 minutes and let yellow grains dissolve. Rinse thoroughly with tepid water. To be used once or twice a week.
Once being opened, I smelled the fresh mango scent and it seems so yummy. The texture of the mask is about rubbery with many yellow tiny grains scattered everywhere. The yellow grains are used for exfoliation and will slowly dissolve while we are rubbing it.
I don’t like the packaging. It looks like a supplement container. Common masks come in tube or jar, but this one looks like a supplement than a beauty mask. You need to dig your finger in to scoop the mask out.
Too bad I can’t use it anymore. It did soften my skin, but also gave me extra whiteheads. Though the label says it is suitable for all skin type, it’s kind of too rich for me. I used it several times and always ended up with whiteheads.
Then I thought I should not wait too long and reduced my waiting time to be 5 minutes only before rinsing. But still, I got the same problem. Still didn’t want to give up, I went to my next trial by skipping the massage part. I heard some people say that someone with oily skin should avoid massaging her face since it stimulates the sebaceous glands to produce more oil. So I just apply the mask to my face, wait for 5 minutes and … it works, I got no whitehead! But afterward I thought I would not get the best property of the mask since I could not embed the yellow grains to my skin.
Finally I gave up and thought that the mask was not for me. Regrettably I had to pass it to my sister.
Recently I got a sample of MISSHA TIME REVOLUTION IMMORTAL YOUTH AMPOULE ESSENCE. I was absolutely very pleased and impatiently to try it.
