Innisfree Jeju Volcanic Mousse Cleanser

Name: Innisfree 이니스프리 Jeju Volcanic Mousse Cleanser 화산송이 무스 클렌저
Price: ₩ 10,000 for 150 ml
Made in: Korea

Innisfree promises that this cleanser will remove makeup and sunscreen quickly and efficiently without stripping the skin of its natural moisture. 11.85 mg Jeju Volcanic Ash purifies as plant extracts (Orange, Orchid, Green Tea, Prickly Pear) maintain the skin's right balance.

The dense and fluffy foam (like whipped cream!) elevates the entire cleansing experience - by far the most luxurious and relaxing! The scent even adds to the whole atmosphere. A Korean blog that I came across is way off the mark (the author mentioned that it was awful), and unless my nose is deceiving me, I would describe it as a cross between floral and herbaceous.

It gently dislodges impurities, leaving skin feeling clean and fresh. I believe it is recommended for daily use but I only whip it out when my skin feels particularly clogged. I am accustomed to my gel/milk cleansers after all... that said, it doesn't dry, aggravate or irritate my skin. For those of you wondering, I have dehydrated skin and I am prone to hormonal breakouts.

Even though the blurb says that it is able to remove base makeup, double cleanse all the same (to be on the safe side). We wouldn't want remnants of makeup and pollutants interfering with our expensive serums right? And don't forget to give the bottle a good shake before working the mousse onto your skin!

Jeju Volcanic Mousse Cleanser is sold at all Innisfree outlets for RM 40!

The full ingredient list for Jeju Volcanic Mousse Cleanser:
정제수, 글리세린, 피이지-6카프릴릭/카프릭글리세라이드, 미리스틱애씨드,부탄, 아미노메칠프로판올, 스테아릭애씨드, 프로판, 라우레스-23, 소듐스테아로일글루타메이트, 화산재 (11.85 mg), 이산화탄소, 귤껍질추출물, 난추출물, 녹차추출물, 동백나무잎추출물, 백년초열매추출물, 실리카, 세틸알코올, 포타슘하이드록사이드, 에칠헥실글리세린, 페녹시에탄올, 향료.

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Innisfree Super Volcanic Clay Mousse Mask

Super Volcanic Clay Mousse Mask has got to be one of the most awesome clay masque I EVER had the pleasure of using and it is not because of the awesome ingredient list (6,020 mg of Jeju Volcanic Clay and plant extracts such as Satsuma, Orchid and Green Tea) even though it plays a major part.

Name: Innisfree 이니스프리 Super Volcanic Clay Mousse Mask 수퍼 화산송이 클레이 무스 마스크
Price: ₩ 19,000 for 100 ml
Made in: Korea

Not only does it unclog pores (deep cleansing), it spot treats (calms blemishes), brightens (revitalises dull skin) and softens (baby smooth skin). It is also mild enough for regular usage (the brand recommends 1-2× weekly) and does not dry out or irritate my skin.

This mask is a thick and creamy mousse that glides on very easily. As with all clay masks, it is recommended that you apply a thick layer and let it sit for 10-15 minutes. Remember not slather the mask everywhere unless it is absolutely necessary and restrict it to the regions of the T-zone and chin.

Unlike a lot of clay masks out there, Innisfree's version is pretty bearable on the nose - earthy yet metallic - and is pretty much negligible (for me at least). It is like they figured that they would desist from torturing our olfactory senses while they whack all the impurities out of our skins.

To top it all, this mask comes in a handy aerosol can. No more digging around with fingers and worrying about hygiene issues! Getting this mask from an Innisfree outlet for RM 70 was one of the best decisions I ever made in my journey for beautiful skin!

The full ingredient list for Super Volcanic Clay Mousse Mask:
Water, Kaolin, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Volcanic Ash, Butylene Glycol, Silica, Alcohol, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Stearic Acid, Cellulose, Palmitic Acid, Bentonite, Cyclohexasiloxane, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Lactic Acid, Juglans Regia (Walnut) Shell Powder, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Orchid Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract, Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Mannitol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Stearate, Arginine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Xanthan Gum, Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Nitrogen.

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Innisfree Calming Gel Cleanser

I was ordered asked to embrace gel and milk cleansers during my last facial visit, which means I had to clear out all of my existing cleansers. I listened and that is how I came by Innisfree's Calming Gel Cleanser!

(Source: innisfreeworld.com/)

Name: Innisfree 이니스프리 Calming Gel Cleanser 민들레 카밍 젤클렌저
Price: ₩ 15,000 for 120 ml
Made in: Korea

The blurb says that this cleanser contains Jeju Dandelion Extract along with something called a Green Complex to moisturise and soothe skin while removing impurities. Better yet, it is 5-free; a relief for those who have an aversion towards sulphates, mineral oil, animal-derived ingredients, colourant or synthetic fragrance.

Did you know that there is a huge demand for cleansers with low pH these days? Imagine my delight when I saw the words 'slightly acidic' on the tube. Unfortunately, I don't know its exact pH so things are sort of up in the air... it could be a 3 or a 6! I suppose this a sign for me to get with the times and buy a pH pen?

It is a watery gel that you apply over both dry and damp skin. As the first step, it is massaged over dry skin. You then follow up with another cleanser or proceed to the toner stage. I get more out of it by using it as a proper second step cleanser, wherein I rub it in on damp face - I leave it to my cleansing oils to melt my makeup.

It is very gentle and very good at doing what it is supposed to do, which is to cleanse skin without sucking all the moisture from it. I love the fresh, cooling sensation that it brings upon contact, and of course the invigorating citrus smell. I can't see this formula ever antagonising the most sensitive of skins!

Like? Innisfreeworld.com has it for US$ 17.

The full ingredient list for Calming Gel Cleanser:
Water, Glycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Butylene Glycol, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Lauryl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Tangerine Peel Extract, Orchid Extract, Green Tea Extract, Camellia Leaf Extract, Prickly Pear Extract, Polyoxyethylene Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Juniperus Communis Fruit Extract, Orange Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Lecithin, Betaine, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Ceramide 3, Phenoxyethanol.

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Innisfree Color Glow Lipstick 4 Moist Cherry Red

What better way to welcome the arrival of warmer months (it is already spring in the makeup world!) than a red lipstick?

Name: Innisfree 이니스프리 Color Glow Lipstick 컬러 글로우 립스틱 4 Moist Cherry Red 물 머금은 앵두 레드
Price: ₩ 12,000 for 3.5 g
Made in: Korea

At first, I thought that it would be a lipstick that I would whip out during special occasions (cherry red can be daunting) but it has ended up in my handbag. An amazing feat considering the amount of criteria it needs to fulfill before it gets to be my everyday lipstick.

Even though it is quite bright, I do not feel like it is too much. The gorgeous glossy finish does not impart intimidating vibes plus it gives an illusion of less saturation.

It is pretty pigmented for such a moisturising formula. I can get a couple of hours wear as long as I do not go near food or drinks.

(Source: innisfree.co.kr/)

Mine was purchased from innisfreeworld.com for US$ 14. Also, I will neither confirm nor deny that I am adding the other colours to my cart...

The full ingredient list for Color Glow Lipstick:
Squalane, Paraffin, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate, Astrocaryummurumuru Seed Butter, Phenyl Trimethicone, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Hydrogenatedcastor Oil Isostearate, Acrylates/Stearyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactonecrosspolymer, Glycerin, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Synthetic Wax, Sucrose Tetrastearatetriacetate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethylhexanoin, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Ozokerite, Polyethylene, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Silica, Sorbitan Isostearate, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil Fragrance, [+/- Red 6 Lake (CI 15850), Red 6 (CI 15850), Red 27 Lake (CI 45410), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Red 33 Lake (CI 17200), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Yellow 6 Lake (CI 15985), Yellow 10 Lake (CI 47005), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77499, CI 77491), Mica].

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