I don't know about you, but for me, Tony Moly is one of the earliest Korean beauty brands that I know of. Most probably because JYJ have been their brand ambassadors back in the days, and I am (no secret) a BIG FAN of Jaejoong a.k.a. Hero, ever since high school (fun fact).
Back then, Tony Moly is better known for their makeup range, and I'm quite impressed to learn that they are venturing well into skincare range nowadays.
Tony Moly's The Chok Chok Green Tea No-Wash Cleansing Water | 300ml
Recently they came out with the "Chok Chok Green Tea" skincare range, which I think it would be a good news to acne-prone and oily skin.
Particularly today we will be talking about their cleansing water from the range.
Continue scrolling to find out more about this product! :)
To my very surprise, my earlier review post on Senka's Perfect Whip Cleansing Foam has been topping the Top 5 Trending Posts in my blog. Perhaps more and more people are trying to know better of this brand and its products.
Hence today I will be sharing with you my current cleansing water by Senka - the Perfect Water Cleansing Make Up Remover.
Senka's Perfect Water Cleansing Make Up Remover (Anti-Shine) | 300 ml
One of the obvious trait that Japanese products are living is minimalist design without compensating the quality of the product - which I adore.
The packaging is in calming blue plastic with a pump-head.
Big volume (of 300ml) good for months.
It has the viscosity similar to water with additional moisture-touch to it, so it won't leave your skin dry after removing makeup.
"9/10 agree quick removal without drying skin." -Senka.
To use, for me I usually do 2-3 small pumps on a cotton pad (as below). It does has this soap fragrance to it.
Be careful with the amount cause if it's too much on the one cotton pad, it will create a soap-like layer on top of the skin - texture similar to like applying face cleanser on your skin.
To be more cost effective (as I am always), I will tear the dampen cotton pad into half (as below) for both sides of the face.
The cottons pad I'm using here are from Watson.
Then proceed to wipe to remove makeup accordingly.
It is really mild on the skin and leaving the skin smooth. Below are the makeup removing result from my first to third cotton pad in order to remove whole face makeup (below). In fact, I only applied a layer of foundation this morning.
First cotton pad
Second cotton pad
Third and last cotton pad
In terms of the makeup removing power, it is definitely suitable for everyday makeup which you wear powder-type or less products on the skin. However, if you are using foundation or BB cream, you might consider doing double cleansing.
I do enjoy this product as it doesn't sting nor drying the skin during the process. It leaves the skin moist until a point which it is a bit sticky on the surface. Usually I will just rinse it with water or double cleanse it with cleansing gel.
I bought this product from Hermo for RM32.90. (non-affiliated link)
Oh yeah, I love this part! :p Get ready to get cleaned!
Prepare cotton pads. Of course.
Shake well until the oil and water components are mixed nicely. Notice the color has changed to light blue.
Take adequate amount on the cotton pad.
What I do usually, a cost effective way, is to tear (from the side) the cotton pad into half. So you can remove makeup on both eyes at the same time!
Pressed the dampen cotton pads on your eyes without rubbing it. For how long? It really depends on your makeup. While using Nivea's Double Effect Eye Makeup Remover, I usually left it for 20~30 seconds.
The product is mild on the eyes; it doesn't cause any irritation or tingling sensation. Really impressive, really!
See the result from first cotton pad! (as below)
And I proceed to my second and third cotton pads. (as below)
Final Verdict
I was using eye makeup remover from Banila Co. before using Nivea's.
Comparatively, Banila Co.'s gave bigger "WOW" removing effect. It only requires about 10~15 seconds to get the entire eye makeup removed. Usually it doesn't have much makeup left on the second cotton pad.
What I concern when purchasing eye makeup remover is the formulation. I prefer it to be mild on the eyes, but doesn't compensate on the removing power.
There are hits and misses in both products I am mentioning here. Nivea's has an upper side on its packaging. Banila Co.'s it fresh lip & eye remover requires to press-and-twist to open the cap. Rather complicated.
However, Banila Co.'s removing power is just AMAZING. Period.
I am back with another cleansing water review from Bifesta!
(Click here if you have missed the previous review)
Bifesta's Bright Up Cleansing Lotion (Purple; For Combination Skin) | 300 ml
I recalled that I wasn't quite satisfied with the previous cleansing water. I didn't like the smell, the texture on the skin.. Well it doesn't suit me, but I don't speak for everyone.
I thought of giving it another try after being recommended by Hello Catie, a Taiwanese Beauty Youtuber, saying apparently the purple one works miracle on her.
This one here I purchased from Watson, local drugstore, for RM27.80. It comes with a complementary box of cotton pads (as below).
I have been using this product for quite a while now and will be sharing with you my thoughts on it shortly.
First, the complementary cotton pads are fluffy in the middle, as you can see below. Ability to absorb a lot of the product (and sometimes it's too much before I realized it @@, and I was just keep on pumping lol).
So it is roughly the amount you get from one pump (as below). About a coin's size? Usually I will take 2-3 pumps, but it all depends.
Time for experiment!
Honestly, this is my first attempt to test the product in this way. I have no idea what would be the outcome ><'''.
This is it. I wrote on my hand with a black gel eyeliner. Then I am going to remove the black gel eyeliner using this product.
As usual, give it for about 2-3 pumps, make sure the cotton pad is nicely damped.
Let's see what's the result after one swab (as below).
Roughly 70% of the wording are gone.
It takes 3 swabs in order to remove the wording entirely.
Frankly speaking, its cleansing power is not at the top notch, but I would say it was pretty impressive. Unlike the previous cleansing water which I tried on earlier, I have better impression on this purple cleansing water. It is mild on the skin (even around the eyes), and it doesn't have the weird smell.
Overall, I thought it worth the try. I do have combination skin, and so far it works ok for me.
**Quick product note: This product is paraben-free, sulfate-free and alcohol-free. Contains fragrance.**
This product is available at Watson.
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Rating: 3/5
Recommend: Worth the try.
Repurchase: Maybe.
For your reference.
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Today I will be reviewing a makeup cleansing cream from POINT. It is not quite a mainstream Korean brand (yet) which you might heard before, but I guarantee you this is really fulfilling. ;)
POINT's Green Tea Pure Cleansing Cream | 포인트 어린잎 녹차 클렌징 크림 | 300ml
I didn't just run into this product. In fact, I was first introduced to POINT's Green Tea Cleansing Cream when I watched Korean Youtuber Heizle's Evening Skin Care Routine. That was like 6 months ago? Yeap, or even earlier.
It is such a satisfying video to watch how she removes her face makeup completely with just one step - the cleansing cream! All the makeup just melts away!
I kept it inside my wishlist until my friend, Yvonne, she asked if I have anything to purchase from Gmarket. Immediately I send in my order and got it for about RM79.20 for 2 (including domestic & international shipping fee). The product itself is KRW11,500 (buy 1 free 1). That's really cheap! ... Consider also the fact that 300ml is quite an amount.
The cream itself has a really relaxing fragrance smell. Not much of green tea scent, really. More similar to forest scent(?). If you can understand what I mean :') Owh it's super hard to describe scent or smell. Forgive me.
To use, you just have to apply the cleansing cream directly onto your face and rub in circular motion, for about 2~3 minutes (depending on how thick is your makeup that you're wearing), in order to melt the makeup nicely.
Shall we? :D
For the purpose of this review post, here's a photo of me putting on foundation, concealer, eyeshadows, gel eyeliner and all sorts of lip products (lip tint, sheer lipstick, cream matte lip product) on my hand. Just for illustration purpose.
Apply the cleansing cream generously. As how you wish.
Rub and massage with the cleansing cream in circular motion, similar to how you washes your face. Since I am filming with one hand, I can't show you how I did it. So yeah, here's the result :D
Basically my hand looks like a colourful palette (hahaha XD). Wow, these lip products are really pigmented!
Now wipe the cleansing cream with tissue. You can see there are still little stains and residue. When I mentioned that it dissolves 97% of makeup, I mean it.
It's okay, probably these products are made too good, yeah? So I am going to apply the cleansing cream for the second time.
And yes, not to worry, it solves the problem! ;)
Personally, I don't quite fancy double-cleansing. I only do it occasionally when I had heavy or full-face makeup. Cleansing cream definitely speeds up the makeup removing process, compared to cleansing water.
This particular product is the first ever cleansing cream I tried, and I am really satisfied with its outcome. The cream itself is quite thick. When it melts on the skin, it feels oily; If you have oily skin, you might need to reconsider before purchasing it.
For me, it is definitely worth the purchase, not only it delivers what it claims, but also it comes in jumbo size.
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Rating: 4.5/5
Recommend: Yes.
Repurchase: Not so soon.
For your reference.
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I believe you won't be unfamiliar with micellar cleansing water as it is being offered by a wide range of brands out there.
But what exactly is "micellar cleansing water"? What is its function? How effective it is in cleansing and removing makeup? Is it a must-have item, or what?
If you have any of these questions, hang on there as we will uncover all of them in this post ;)
Garnier's Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 | 400ml
First, what is micellar water?
According to ELLE, the correct pronunciation is "me-sell-air". Well, for the record, micellar water has been around for quite some time. It is made up of micelles (tiny balls of cleansing oil molecules) suspended in soft water. In fact, this non-rinse and soap-free cleanser is originated in France before the globe went craze for it.
“It looks like water, it has the viscosity of water but when you put it on your finger and feel, it has a different texture than water,” says Tabasum Mir, a skincare physician in cosmetic dermatology and cosmetic laser surgery.
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How does micellar water function?
By nature, as micelles are attracted to dirt and oil, hence they are able to lift, remove and draw out makeup, oil and other impurities - just like a magnet.
Another bonus? The whole process is done without drying out the skin, unlike other harsh face wipes or alcohol-contained toners and astringents. Therefore, micellar water can be used as a facial wash, makeup remover and moisturizer all-in-one.
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How effective does micellar water removes makeup and cleanses the skin?
I will be focusing on the spotlight of the day - Garnier's Micellar Cleansing Water while answering this question.
Honestly, I was suspicious before purchasing it. What drives me to purchase this product? Liah Yoo, one of my favourite YouTubers. This product was featured in her March 2016 list of favourite item, but yeah, I only got this 1 year later T.T
This is indeed a game-changer! Compared to other cleansing water I've been using previously, Garnier's Micellar Cleansing Water really gives this fresh sensation on the skin.
I've been using it for more than a month now. I bought it from a local drugstore, Guardian, for about RM23+.
Despite it is a non-rinse cleansing water, but often I will proceed washing my face with just tap water after using this product (psychological sickness). Yes, removing and cleansing my face couldn't be more convenient! (feels like returning to mother-nature...heh)
Below are photos demonstrating how it removes makeup:-
Unlike traditional pre-soaked makeup remover wipe, it's designed to be swept away with a completely clean cotton pad, so it doesn't just smear your makeup around your face like those wipes can do.
And unlike alcohol-contained toner, the solution doesn't contain alcohol and never stings, meaning you can use it around the sensitive eye area.
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What are the benefits of using micellar cleansing water? Read more here.
1. Removes Makeup Effectively
According to the oil-attracts-oil principle, micellar water (which micelle molecules are fatty) acts like a magnet in picking up stubborn sebum and dissolving away dirt and long-wear makeup. There's absolutely no oily, tingly, or tightening effect—just a fresh, clean feeling.
2. Hydrates and Nourishes Skin
Without soap, alcohol, or other harsh chemicals and detergents to dry out the skin, micellar water conveniently leaves your face feeling hydrated with a fresh-from-water finish.
3. Benefits All Skin Types
Micellar water is mild, non-irritating, and perfectly suitable for all skin types. And even on sensitive thin skin area, such as skin around eyes.
4. Helps Keep Skin Clear
The cleansing agents in micellar waters naturally cleans away sebum and wax-based substances, which cause breakouts.
5. Travels Well
Because micellar water is makeup remover, cleanser, and toner's all-in-1, its practicality is never more appreciated than when you're in a rush or on the go. No running water readily available when you're outside? No problem.
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If you're interested to know more about micellar water? Check out the video below: 7 Micellar Water Hacks You Need to Know by The Cut with Susan Yara :)
Interesting hack which I've learned from the video is to clean makeup brushes using micellar water. :D
Is it a YAY or NAY? Let's check it out now~
First, I poured the miceller cleansing water in a glass, just the right amount for the bristle to dip in. Then leave it for about 3~5 minutes.
In addition, what I did was, to take the makeup brush, one at a time, stir it in circular motion while it is still soak in the solution, in order to get rid of stubborn residue on the bristle.
After 5 minutes, rest your makeup brushes with tips facing downward, and leave it to dry.
I'm pretty amazed because it really works!! However, it seemed to be less effective in removing makeup products, such like foundations and concealers. Well, folks you could save up your money in buying those expensive brush cleansers now :D
Most of all, this method is less hassle, and I don't mind cleaning my makeup brushes every week now! (heh)
*updated on 13 August 2017*
Garnier's Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 ingredient list:
Aqua / Water;
Hexylene Glycol (a class of alcohols that contain two hydroxyl groups a.k.a. diols);
Glycerin (natural occurring alcohol compound and component of many lipids for it's moisturizing effect a.k.a glycerol);
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate (a cleaning agent that is usually found in soaps, lotions and shampoos a.k.a. coconut acid);
Disodium Edta (a chelating agent that helps in binding metal ions to prevent the deterioration of cosmetics and personal care products);
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