Cleansers -Laneige - Multi-Cleanser
sosoxrah 4/3/2011 10:29:00 PM
I've been using this multi-cleanser for almost 6 months now. I have combination, acne-prone skin, and this is a good foaming face wash for those who don't want a heavy or creamy cleanser. It also works to remove face makeup, but it stings the eyes, so use a separate eye makeup remover. The packaging is a nice pearly pink color, and the cleanser itself is a pretty pink color with a nice, light smell. With damp face and hands, I squeeze out about a 1-cm long amount, and it lathers up very well to cover up my whole face, allowing me to massage it into my skin easily. The formula feels light and clean, and the tiny beads add a little boost to help lightly exfoliate the skin. After I wash off the cleanser, my face is squeaky clean. I've never liked the squeaky-clean feel of soaps, but after using this cleanser, I like how it doesn't make me feel like there's still product left on my face. It also has a nice whitening/brightening effect on my face, and makes my usual red areas less visible and more balanced with the rest of my skin. However, this is just a temporary effect. The cleanser may seem pricey for some, but it actually lasted me a good 3.5 months, and I was sharing it with my mom and washing my face twice a day on most days. For me, a big con is that it didn't do a whole lot for my pimples. But, I'm not surprised since it isn't specially formulated for acne. It also doesn't do anything to help my pores (like reduce their size) except maybe temporarily clear them out when I wash my face. The product also doesn't leave my face feeling noticeably smooth even though it has micro-beads, but the beads are too tiny to really exfoliate that much and do anything to smooth out my skin. All that being said, I suggest to also use a separate acne-medicated cleanser that targets pores or a topical acne cream and a separate exfoliator to use like once a week to slough off dead skin. Overall, I really like this cleanser, because it's light, foamy, doesn't have a harsh scent, and makes my face feel clean.
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Masks -Laneige - Water Sleeping Pack
sosoxrah 4/2/2011 6:28:00 PM
I've been using this product for a few months now and it's probably my favorite pack I've used so far. I think the gel is better for my skin since my face has become more oily and acne-prone lately, and a cream would just be too heavy and thick. When I apply it, the gel dries up fairly quickly and leaves my face feeling clean, fresh, and matte (not dry). It doesn't bother me when I go to sleep since it has no oily or sticky residue. I also think it helps to brighten my face a bit. Finally, it hydrates my skin without making me produce more oils, which is exactly what I need. Since my face doesn't produce as much oil, I also don't have as much acne after wearing this mask overnight. I use this mask twice a week, and I'm always excited when it's time to put on the mask because it feels so cool and refreshing. The only thing that I don't like is the jar, since it's not very sanitary to keep dipping to get the product. But I don't think it has affected my skin negatively. So, in conclusion, I recommend this product, especially if you have oily and acne-prone skin.
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