LANEIGE

It’s okay. Didn’t cause any clogs or breakouts and it hydrates well for normal skin. It reminds me of a thicker version of Belif Aquabomb. I need something richer in the winter, so I wouldn’t repurchase.

The most AMAZING lip product I have come across this year. This is a no frills drink of moisture for the lips that stays on as you sleep. I absolutely love it. Sinks in better than my usual Dr. Pepper Lip Smackers. I will purchase this over and over.

Tried the Water Bank Hydro Mist and i don't really know if it actually does anything to my skin hahaa but my skin does feel hydrated after spraying. Don't know if it's just a psychological effect or not, cause i don't see much difference after spraying but it's just a mist so i can't expect much yea.. This absorb quickly into the skin but feel that the mist is not as fine as Hydro Mist, this seems to have very very small droplets. Smell is nice. Price is alright.

Don't really know if it actually does anything to my skin hahaa but my skin does feel hydrated after spraying. Don't know if it's just a psychological effect or not, cause i don't see much difference after spraying but it's just a mist so i can't expect much yea.. Absorb quickly into the skin, really fine mist, no big droplets. Smell is nice. Price is alright.
Tried the Water Bank Mineral Skin Mist as well, think they are almost as the same.

Context:
I bought a sample of this in my search for a hydrating toner with a fair amount of nutrients like amino acids and beta glucan. I saw it has royal jelly, fermented plant extract and algae so was pretty excited to try it. My first asian beauty purchase.

Feel:
Slightly viscous in texture with a pleasant fragrance. Most importantly, it has fantastic skin penetration. I accidentally poured too much once (half the size of my palm) and not wanting to waste any product, slathered all onto my face. It was slimy at first but Wow! after a few minutes, my skin drank it all up. I think this is what the koreans mean when they say chok chok skin. I never experienced this with the Paula Choice Skin Recovery Toner, which I have used alone as a moisturizer in summer. Note to self: Forget the 7 skin method, just slather it all in one go.

I'm still looking for a HG hydrating toner/essence so I won't repurchase this for the time being. But very satisfied with the hydration, this might just be the one.

Result:
My skin feels hydrated for hours. I don't have many skin problems in the first place and this doesn't worsen it.

Pros
-Very hydrating. It contains most of the hydrating ingredients I look for (beta glucan, betaine)
-Apparently it has some exfoliating properties: the skin refining fermented plant extract mentioned on the website contains lactic acid (quick google search). Still wondering what the mysterious enzymes refer to though. I know I know I'm such a geek lol.
-A good variety of nutrients from amino acids, royal jelly, beta glucan, algae, minerals, fermented plants.
-Pleasant fragrance doesn't irritate my normal skin.

Cons
-Wish it contains more of that algae and honey.
-Some hyaluronic acid would be nice. Oh well, I have my cerave to provide that.

Tldr; Gives skin a wonderful chok chok feel. Offers a variety of nutrients for skin. Would be better if it contains higher percentage of ingredients.