Innisfree No-Sebum Mineral Powder

Hello loves!

Having oily skin is not an easy thing. Your makeup doesn't last as long, there's a higher chance you get acne because dirt tend to stick to your skin because of the oil, you don't look "fresh" after just a few hours because your face looks shiny already. I could go on and on about this because I've dealt with this issue ever since I hit puberty. The thing that makes me feel better is convincing myself that I won't get wrinkles faster than those with drier skin (provided that I make sure I have proper skin care). Still, I try to find ways to prolong the time that my face looks like a disco ball.

One of the things I do is find the right product for my skin type. I look for skincare that addresses my skin concerns and makeup that doesn't add more oil to my face (like if it's water-based, I think that's better, but I still have to try it first. Not every product like it works on me). Another thing that I do is top off my makeup with powder. I find that it prolongs the time it takes for my skin to get all shiny.

The current product I'm using is...

Innisfree No-Sebum Mineral Powder

It's PhP 260.00. Bought mine from Althea.

I bought it because I've been seeing different bloggers raving about this product. It also doesn't hurt that it's very affordable. Plus, I've been loving quite a number of products from the brand innisfree.

Before I go on with my short review, here's the product description from the website:

What it is

1. Sebum control powder that allows for non-greasy, downy baby skin 

Sebum absorption powder and mineral sebum control powder absorb excess sebum for a bright, downy skin as if presently putting on makeup. 

2. Jeju natural minerals and mint for refreshing control of oil and moisture 

Sebum absorption powder with Jeju natural minerals and mint restores an unhealthy balance of oil and moisture, leaving a refreshing finish. 

3. Absorbing excess sebum and oil for downy makeup and an even skin tone 

Absorbs excess sebum and oil to prevent makeup from becoming patchy, while correcting dull skin tone to keep the skin bright and radiant all day.

How to use

In the last stage of your daily skincare routine or makeup, use powder puff to gently apply onto entire face or sebum concentrated areas. 

Date manufactured / Shelf life after initial opening

use within 36 months

Contact us for faulty items

Livechat & Email: support_world@innisfree.co.kr

Quality guarantee notice

If you find any defects in your item, we will resolve the matter in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Korea.

Warning

1. If the following symptoms appear after using the product, stop using it. If the symptoms worsen, consult a dermatologist. 

1) Red blotches, swellings, itchiness or irritation while using the product. 

2) If the above symptoms appear when the skin is exposed to direct sunlight after using the product. 

2. Do not apply on a scar or any area of skin irritation, such as dermatitis and eczema. 

3. Cautions about handling and storing the product 

1) Keep the product closed after using it. 

2) Keep the product out of the reach of children/babies. If they swallow it, consult a doctor. 

3) Avoid extremely high and low temperatures and direct sunlight.

Ingredients: 

SILICA, CORN STARCH MODIF.IED, DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, MICA, METHICONE

Errr... I think they should edit their description from the website. haha! But I guess you get the point by checking the key words in it. :P

To be honest, I thought that it was so affordable at PhP 260, thinking that the size would be like that of the Palgantong Theatrical powder. When my order arrived, I was disappointed that it was smaller... like half of it. 5g. But still, I would consider it fairly priced. 

It's in a tub. There's a division between the powder and where you place your applicator.

The division has tiny holes so you get to control the amount you dispense.

The powder is very fine... like cornstarch! It glides smoothly on skin and it feels soft when touched. 

It has a translucent effect. You may worry that it would leave a white cast, but it doesn't.

It just makes your skin matte! At first I find my skin looking too matte but just wait for it to set and the overall finish would look natural.

Some say that the mint properties give a cooling sensation, well, I don't feel that. It just feels like the regular dry powder for me. 

I use it as a finishing powder after I put on my liquid foundation or BB cream. I apply it using a brush because I find the puff that comes with it more time consuming to use. It also moves and absorbs some of my foundation and concealer so I'd rather use a brush.

It works great when you want to set your makeup and give your look a matte finish. It also gives a softer look, like the lines and pores are smaller. But does it control oil?

Here's me without blotting after an 8-hour work day. Still shiny as ever. 

To be honest, I don't see much difference. My face starts to get shiny after three to four hours, just as when I use other translucent powder. 

So to summarize, I think it's a good product. It's effective in giving a matte finish. It sets makeup nicely. It feels and makes your skin look soft and smooth. It didn't irritate my skin. Finally, it's somewhat affordable. I don't think I have anything bad to say about it except that I would have love a bigger-sized product.

But would I say that it's the best? No. I've tried others that I like more BUT if I consider the price, then I would say it's one of the better ones at this price range.

And those are my thoughts on the Innisfree No-Sebum Mineral Powder. I hope this was helpful.

Cheers,
DAWN

Innisfree Jeju Volcanic Pore Skincare Range

Hello loves!

I just want to share this skin care set I bought during my visit at Jeju, South Korea last year. I bought this at their Duty Free for less than US $40.00 and I think that that was just a super great deal because I love every single product included!

Innisfree Jeju Volcanic Pore Skincare Range

The set includes four products—a toner, cleanser, and two clay masks. I'll be mentioning my thoughts about each of them. I also included the product descriptions from their boxes. :)

 Innisfree Jeju Volcanic Pore Toner

Info from the website:

What it is

Daily toner for oily skin 

1. Sebum control technology™: Controls excessive sebum to keep your skin looking fresh and soft. 

2. A wipe-off type toner that removes residue left on the skin after washing the face 

3. Shake well before use: The mineral powder inside helps treat pores and absorbs excessive sebum. 

What is Jeju volcanic clay? 

Jeju volcanic clay is made from minerals released by volcanic explosions in Jeju. It's categorized as a preserved alkaline resource and is effective in removing sebum and other impurities.

What else you need to know

Free from: parabens, synthetic fragrance, colorants, mineral oil, and imidazolidinyl urea

How to use

1. Shake well so that the mineral powder is mixed in well. 

2. Apply toner to a cotton pad. 

3. Gently wipe it around your face, avoiding your eyes and mouth.

I think this toner is okay if you're just looking for an oil-free product that will help clean your skin thoroughly after washing without being harsh. It stays true to its claim of getting rid of the excess oil on my face, BUT it doesn't help controlling it. So yeah, I think it's good if you're after the cleanliness part.

Innisfree Jeju Volcanic Pore Cleansing Foam

Info from the website:

What it is

Absorb sebum and purify pores with Jeju's volcanic cleansing foam 

1. A pore-cleansing foam containing Jeju volcanic scoria that strongly absorbs sebum and purifies clogged pores 

2. Volcanic scoria--One of Jeju's natural ingredients 

Jeju volcanic scoria is an alkaline substance with pH level similar to the human body. It is an ingredient free from impurities. 

*Pore cleansing foam vs. Pore scrub foam 

-Pore Cleansing Foam: Daily Pore Cleansing--Removes dirt from pores 

-Pore Scrub Foam: Pore Cleansing (1-2 times a week)-- A gentle scrub foam that removes dirt and dead skin cells from pores.

How to use

Apply a small amount of foam into your hands and work it into a rich lather. After massaging your face with the foam, rinse it off with lukewarm water.

Ingredients

Wash away pore-clogging impurities with Jeju volcanic scoria! 

Volcanic scoria is a pure, and fairly rare, ingredient formed from lava as it cools after a volcanic eruption. 

It has a powerful sebum-absorbing capacity and washes away impurities while moisturizing skin, leaving it cleaner and healthier than ever before.

I really like this cleansing foam. I REALLY LIKE it. After I remove my makeup, I use this with a face cleansing brush and it really takes care of the rest of the dirt and makeup remaining on my face. When I use my toner, I don't see anymore dirt! The cotton is still clean.

It doesn't leave my face dry as well and even when it gets close to my eyes, I don't feel any sting. AND it tastes sweet too! I don't recommend that you actually taste it though. Haha! A little goes a long way too so a 150ml tube like this one can actually last you a long while!

Innisfree Jeju Volcanic Pore Clay Mask

Info from the website:

What it is

3-in-1: Removes Sebum + Brightens Skin + Treats Blemishes! Soothing and Moisturizing

Great absorption of sebum thanks to Jeju volcanic clay!

Clean Jeju volcanic ingredients, made from hardened lava, deeply cleanse pores to purify your skin.

1. Amazing absorption of sebum and impurities

The fine, porous structure of Jeju volcanic clay strongly absorbs sebum inside pores.

Remove impurities and give your skin a clear and complete look. 

2. Creates good conditions for skin and makeup

Our clay mask, containing volcanic scoria from Jeju, absorbs sebum and impurities to create clean skin. It delivers minerals deep inside your skin, brightens and clarifies your skin tone, and creates an ideal texture.

*Super volcanic clay vs. Original volcanic clay

- Super volcanic pore clay mask: Great for treating pores!

- Volcanic pore clay mask (Original): Great for controlling sebum!

What else you need to know

Free from: mineral oil, animal-originated ingredients, artificial fragrances, imidazolidinyl urea

How to use

After washing your face and applying toner, gently smoothen the product over your entire face. Avoid using the product on your eye and lip areas. Rinse off the mask with lukewarm water after 15 minutes. (Use 1-2 times per week)

This is actually what I was after. I can't remember where I read it but Jeju Clay Masks are a must to try when you're in Jeju. I wasn't able to go around the shopping areas to find more brands that has Jeju clay, so when I was in Duty Free and saw this, I immediately bought the set!

And I wasn't disappointed! This clay mask is so good! It makes my face cleaner, it takes care of excess oil, I feel like my face got softer after I wash it off, and I also feel like my pores got cleaner and smaller too! I actually just finished the whole tub and I use it at least once a week to unclog my pores from all the oil, dirt, pollution, and products I put on my face. It's really good so I'm not surprised why this has so many good reviews online and why it's a bestseller!

And since I've finished the Jeju Volcanic Clay Mask, I'm now using another bestseller...

Innisfree Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask

Info from the website:

What it is

6-in-1 Pore care: 

Shrinks pores + Controls sebum + Exfoliates + Deeply cleanses + Brightens tone + Cools 

Winner of 22 Global Beauty Awards 

1. What is the Super volcanic pore mask?

Jeju volcanic clay is made from minerals released by volcanic explosions in Jeju. It's categorized as a preserved alkaline resource and is effective in removing sebum and other impurities. 

(Contains 6,020 mg of Jeju volcanic clay) 

2. Strong removal of sebum thanks to the Super volcanic capsules 

As the capsule bursts, the mask exfoliates and removes dead skin cells. The AHA ingredient chemically exfoliates and smoothes out skin. 

3. Clear, Contracted, and Refreshed Pores! 

The strong absorption of sebum and cooling effect of the clay refreshes the skin and contracts pores.

What else you need to know

Super volcanic clay vs Original volcanic clay 

-Super volcanic pore clay mask: Great for treating pores! 

-Volcanic pore clay mask (Original): Great for controlling sebum!

How to use

After washing your face, gently apply toner on your face to even out your skin texture. Then, apply the mask over your entire face, avoiding your eye and lip areas. Rinse off the mask with lukewarm water after 10 minutes.

I think the difference between this one and the Jeju one is that this has more volcanic ash in it... I'm not sure with this theory but if you check the ingredients list, the volcanic ash content appears earlier in the list in the super volcanic clay mask compared to the other one. And for reference, the first to appear in the list means it has the most percentage in the product.

I also use this at least once a week. I honestly can't tell the difference yet. Both products yield the same results, which is cleaner and softer skin. My pores also feels cleaner and  my skin feels like it can "breathe" better. Excess oil is removed without my skin feeling dry. So it's all GOOD! I'm a fan!

What I love about the brand, Innisfree is that even if it's still considered a drugstore brand, it still tries to be environmentally friendly which is reflected in their ingredients and also their campaigns. Check out these info from their website:

Since I'm so satisfied with ALL the products in this set, I want to try more products from Innisfree. I also think that I will buy another tub of clay mask once I run out. <3 font="">

And those are my thoughts on these four products. Which of these would you like to try?

Cheers,
DAWN

Jeju Trip (2015) + Haul

Hello loves!

A month and a half ago, I went on a 4-day-3-night vacation at Jeju, South Korea with my mom and brother. I don't get out of the country much (I've only been to the US prior to this trip), but I think that I will be doing more traveling from now on. I just love discovering new places and learning about different culture, especially their art and FOOD! I have to be more uptight with my spending in order to do this. :P

Our decision to go to Jeju was a little bit spontaneous. We were planning to go to Japan but when we contacted a travel service agency, we learned that my mom's passport was about to expire in 6 months which will be a problem when it comes to applying for a Japan travel visa. So they recommended Jeju, which is a visa-free place that we can visit. None of us have been to Jeju and we thought that it would be a nice place to go to since we've been seeing some pictures of friends who have already went for a vacation and enjoyed. And so, we decided to go to Jeju island instead. The travel agency group made our 4-day vacation easier since they are in charge of booking the plane and lodging. The whole package also included the tour (we were in a tour group), transportation, and the food (breakfast, lunch, and dinner). We think that availing their service is more favorable, not to mention hassle-free, since we don't know much about Jeju and we can't speak Korean. :P

The timing of our trip was perfect. We arrived there during the time when the cherry blossoms were blooming! It was our first time seeing an actual cherry blossom tree and we were very excited about that. They just look so beautiful and yet so fragile. They bloom so beautifully yet wilt so soon. 

Anyway, I want to share with you the pictures of the beautiful places we were able to visit in chronological order as well as the items I was able to take home (and will blog some time when I get the time... haha!)! Yay! 

We were picked up by our tour guide and the proceeded to Self Bar, a barbecue buffet restaurant for our lunch. It was the first time I tried authentic Korean barbecue, and it was glorious. I became an instant fan!

We visited Hallim park, a botanical garden that's divided into sections showcasing different kinds of plant life.

The park has a few caves that you can enter.

I really enjoyed the Jeju Stone and Bonsai garden the most!

For dinner, we had Chicken Ginseng Soup, a popular dish there. Ginseng is known for many health benefits so I understand why people like them. Unfortunately, my mom and brother weren't into it. I like it though. :P

On our second day, we stopped over this street to take pictures of these beautiful cherry blossom trees.

My mom really enjoyed the trip so far because she just loves flowers. I think this part was where she enjoyed the most.

The rest of the day was rainy which was a let down, but that didn't stop us from continuing the tour. We visited the Seongeup Folk Village next.

We bought some fresh oranges or tangerines from some ahjummas while we were taking a break because we didn't have any umbrellas. They gave us a free raincoat after that. They were so sweet! :D

We also visited the orange farm! We weren't able to try the oranges here but we were able to buy some really big ones during the third day of our tour and they were very sweet! 

This is what we had for lunch. I can't remember what this was exactly, nor the name of the restaurant (I'm sorry). I think this is an Osam Bulgogi, please correct me if I am incorrect. (The picture was taken while the meats were still raw)

Next, we went to Aqua Planet, one of the largest aquariums in asia.

It really was big and full different kinds of marine life.

I enjoyed seeing the seals and the dolphins the most.

And I love these two little creatures here who were so photogenic! Haha!

We also visited the Seongsan Ilchubong also called the Sunrise Peak.

My brother and I wanted to reach the top to see what it looked like up there.

I stopped halfway because I was getting tired and we only had 20 minutes left before we go to our next destination. My brother went on though.

The pic above was taken halfway from the top.

But according to my brother, the top was too foggy to see anything so the effort wasn't rewarding. :(

We had a quick stop at the Canola Blossom field where my mom also enjoyed the yellow flowers. Yellow's her favorite color! :D

Hello pretty flowers! 

On our third day, we get to do some shopping! WOOOT!

But of course, we took more pics of the pretty cherry blossoms while we were still there. :P

Had authentic Beef Bulgogi for lunch after (my pics are uncooked though). This was the tastiest Beef Bulgogi I have ever tried!

Our next stop was the Teddy Museum Bear Museum. The place was really big and I liked the clothes of some of the bears on display. I'm not so into this though because I'm just not into teddies (sorry). :P

I do like these displays where teddy bears replaced some famous art subjects!

Our next stop was the Hello Kitty Island Museum and Cafe. I made sure I took many photos of this place because my friend is a fan of Hello Kitty. Everything was so cute!!!

Even the food we ordered were so adorable. I didn't want to eat it because I didn't want to ruin the presentation! Haha!

The other places we went to were shopping places and I didn't take pictures because I was too busy... errrmmmm... shopping. Haha! We also watched the show "Painters Hero" which was super entertaining! I love that they mixed the art of painting and comedy together. We also passed by the Mysterious Road wherein our bus' engine is off and at neutral but we kept moving. Mysterious, right?

Anyway, here are the items we took home...

Skin79 Snail Nutrition Skin Care Set

Skin79 Super BB Cream

Skin79 BB Cream set (travel size)
(freebies)

Skin79 Syn-ake Lifting Ampoule

Missha BB Cushion + refill

Skin79 Dual Effect Eye Gel Patch (freebie)

Skin79 Lotus Mild Cleansing Foam (freebie)

The Face Shop Cleansing Foams (bought sets of them to be given to friends)

Dewins Q10 Coenzym Mask Packs

Zenibell  Green Tea Ultra Hydrating Essence Mask

Jenny Sweet All-Round Snail CC Cushion + refill

Skin Food Eyebrow Pencils and Nail polishes + freebies

Innisfree Jeju Volcanic set

Aloe Soothing Gels (Skin79 + Missha)

Code Nail Polishes and some freebies

Laneige White Plus Renew Trio Set

Dewins Snail Mucin Repair Creams

And we had some extra Won so we used them to buy some Jeju Orange Candy and Korean spicy noodles!

We surely had fun on our vacation and I truly enjoyed the sites and the food... and of course, the beauty shopping! The beauty products there were a lot that I can't imagine how many they are in Seoul! I wanna visit that city soon. :P

Anyway, that's all for now. :D
Have you been to Jeju? Would you like to visit the place? What country would you recommend us to visit next?

And if you like me to review an item we bought from there, please comment below! :)


Cheers,
DAWN