Etude House

I got this as part of my recent 'Asian skincare haul' after reading some good reviews about it online, plus the fact that it is one of Etude House's best-sellers. As a bonus I got it at promotion price - only $10.40 which is about half the normal cost! As a moisturizer I find it to be quite hydrating, without being oily or greasy, even though I use a decent sized amount. It is perfumed but not overly so, although I admit I actually like the fragrance. What I'm not too keen on however is the long list of unpronounceable ingredients, only a couple of which appear to be natural in any way. I'm quite conscious of what I apply to my skin and therefore wouldn't use this long time, unless it provided outstanding results (which I can't really say it does). I like it but would probably not purchase again.

On a side note, from the remainder of my Etude purchases I did really like 'Wonder Pore Deep Foaming Cleanser', 'SoonJung PH 5.5 Relief Toner' and also the 'Drawing Eye Brow' and would highly recommend these to try. Will try to do a review for them later, once I get a chance.


Selena x


~ My HG list ~

(I've sampled many 100s of skin, hair and m/u products over the last decade and a half, as I love constantly trying out new stuff - usually sample sizes via e-bay, also plenty courtesy of a friend who works at Sephora. Thought it might be useful to share my top 10 must-have products, subject to change if and when I come across something more effective)


1. Hair Loss Treatment: ‘Divine Herbal’ - Hair Oil
2. Lip Balm: Jack Black - Intense Therapy
3. Pigmentation + Anti-Ageing Treatment: ‘Divine Herbal’ - Facial Treatment Serum
4. Cleanser: 'Paula's Choice' - Skin Balancing Cleanser
5. Concealer: ‘Mac’ - Studio Finish Concealer
6. Lash Growth Serum: ‘Divine Herbal’ - Divinelash
7. Foundation/SPF: ‘Juice Beauty’ - Stem Cellular Repair (warm glow)
8. Face Scrub: ‘Sisley' - Botanical Gentle Buffing Cream
9. Moisturizer: ‘Antipodes' - Rejoice Light Day Cream
10. Hand Cream: 'Origins' - Make A Difference Rejuvenating Hand Treatment

(Context: 03 Brown) This eyebrow liner is easy to apply and use. The brush on the other end is very convenient. The colour of the liner is clear. A bit of it dissolves when my skin gets oily, although, at the end of the day, there is still sufficient left that I still have a brow. It does get a bit patchy too, but I have no complaints as it does not bother me. The liner is also easy to remove with cleansing wipes and makeup remover. The 03 Brown makes my brows look natural, and my RBF hence looks less severe (as opposed to black, black brows).

I have dry eczema prone skin and just I love this toner. I am on my second bottle. I got the extra large size as really like layer it and mist it. It feels and looks just like water. I was thought at first that it's not very hydrating and what is the point and then I realized how soothing it was. It has madecassoside and is great for redness, irritation and itchy skin. . It's so easy to layer up. You could the 3-7 layer method with it. It's perfect for that. I use 2 layers on my face to calm my skin and then use other hydrators . I also splash it on areas of my body where I get itchy after I shower. You can mist it, use it on a cotton. You can make lotions masks with it or soak those DIY sheet masks with it.

Most madecassoside containing products have essentials oils or other irritants. This is no fragrance, no essential oils, no alcohol, no fragrance, mineral oil or any irritant. It is perfect for sensitive skin, which I have. Oily people can use it and dry people like me can use it.

I was using cica balm in the same line and still do on body eczema too and itching as well as my face. . My husband has used it on rashes and stopped scratching. I was going through too much balm and started using the toner to splash on areas I get itchy after the shower. I scratched one night and got welts and put this on and took it right down.

This whole line is life saving. I also like the barrier cream and the sleeping pack and the cica balm.

I bought this because it was inexpensive and frankly, I was curious. I bought Cherry, because I usually wear red lipstick.

It goes on fine. The packaging works well (although Lord help you if you happened to spill the bottle!) and the sponge applicator applies the watery product fairly evenly. I say "fairly", because it is a VERY thin consistency. You will need to apply several layers of this to get a look that isn't "splotchy". And by several, I mean probably at least four, allowing the product to dry between layers.

I like the look well enough. It gives a little bit of color without the lipstick look. It would be good for "no makeup" days when you are just looking for a bit of color on your face. But be prepared to reapply often. It wears off after eating or drinking. You'll be visiting a mirror often. And when it starts to wear off, it can look a little "splotchy".

SOOO, I would not repurchase this. Although with the amount of product, I won't run out anytime soon!

A great value period. It’s a workhorse that can be used as a primer, a brightener and a highlighter for face and body. I apply after moisturizer and under pressed powder, or strategically over liquid foundation for a glow and mix with a bronzer or body lotion for subtle sheen. I like to pat over concealer or color corrector to even things out and find that I don’t even need a foundation after. Non-drying and versatile, lasts and lasts.