Innisfree Black Tea Youth Enhancing Line Review

 

RESET your skin.

That is a strong statement that caught my attention when I saw the Innisfree NEW START kit which includes 3 products from Black Tea Youth Enhancing Line.

Intensive skincare solution that quickly resets the look of skin with Reset Concentrate extracted from Jeju Black Tea, offering immediate relief effect for fatigued skin.  (Anti-aging/Brightening Functional)

“Reset” in my mind is like having a full, stress-free 8-hour sleep with a full blown skincare application the night before.  Is it possible for someone who sleeps late and uses only 3 products?  I tested this set immediately and here are the results!   

Innisfree NEW START with Black Tea Ampoule Set

 

Includes:

• Black Tea Youth Enhancing Ampoule (50ml)
• Black Tea Youth Enhancing Cream (10ml)
• Black Tea Youth Enhancing Skin (50ml)

Innisfree Holiday Sets 2021

 

Ah, it is indeed beginning to feel like Christmas when I see my favorite skincare/makeup brands putting their bestsellers in a nice box wherein you can either just buy it straight and send it to your loved ones or hang them on your Christmas Tree!

NEW Green Holidays Green Tea Seed Serum Set

Includes Green Tea Seed Serum EX 30ml

Green Tea Balancing Lotion EX 30ml

Green Tea Balancing Skin EX 30ml

Green Tea Balancing Cream EX 20ml

NEW Green Holidays Black Tae Youth Enhancing Ampoule Set

Includes Black Tea Youth Enhancing Ampoule 30ml

Black Tea Youth Enhancing Cream 20ml

Black Tea Youth Enhancing Eye Serum 5ml

NEW Green Holidays Green Tea Seed Cream Set

Includes Green Tea Seed Cream 50ml

Green Tea Seed SKin 30ml

Green Tea Seed Essence in Lotion 30ml

Check out other Green Holidays offers at Lazada

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NEW! Innisfree Green Tea Seed Serum

 

I reviewed about the sought after Innisfree Green Tea Seed Serum a couple of years back.  Fast forward to today, who would have thought the product that gets sold every 12 seconds now comes with New Formulation, Better Hydration and Absorption powers?

It is possible!  I have tried this for a month!

Innisfree says —-

A daily moisture-barrier strengthening serum with the upgraded formula helps to care for dehydrated skin by moisturising, soothing, and nourishing a healthy-looking complexion.

Formulated with Green Tea Biome, a new ingredient that combines a balance of Tri-biotics™️ - prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics - to deeply hydrate and strengthen the skin’s moisture barrier from the inside, giving you water glowing skin and healthy-looking skin.

This best-seller helps replenish moisture and provides deep hydration with a blend of Green Tea Water and 5 types of Hyaluronic Acid, including one that is derived from Jeju’s green soybeans. Enriched with Allantoin that helps to temporarily relieve redness caused by external irritants.

I use this as first step after cleansing and like using this especially on day time especially since I am always in a hurry and I need instant hydration with instant absorption powers.  It feels so good and smells so nice!  It serves as a good makeup base as well because it helps keep my skin hydrated all throughout the day without any dry patches from powdered makeup.

Innisfree Jeju Color Picker When The Camellia Blooms Blusher and Petal Tint Review

 

Happy Saturday AMW Friends!

Woke up in a better mood because I slept longer today!  I love weekends, I seriously do!  I wake up at 6:00am every single day from Mondays to Fridays for my son’s online school.  Whenever I wake up, I would think about how my mom managed our household with 4 of us siblings and grandparents who were bedridden - no househelp, no help from my dad as well as he leaves the house early for work! 

Ahhhh, just thinking about it gave me more strength to not complain about my current situation!  

Anyways, Back to a not so personal topic.  Innisfree Philippines recently launched their When The Camellia Blooms collection and I can’t help but use them right away even when I am only staying at home!  Take a look at my happy face - that is genuine my friends! :P  

Under this collection I was able to play with the When The Camellia Blooms Blusher in Red Camellia (Php990.00) and Camellia Petal Tint in Camellia Beige (Php690.00).  

I have a strong feeling you can wear the whole collection and it would look fine!  The colors are just matched with each other!  

Innisfree Jeju Color Picker When The Camellia Blooms Blusher

Shade: Red Camellia 

Php990.00

For this collection, they released 2 shades.  One on the red side while the other on a softer pink side.  I am glad I got this shade because blushers usually do not appear on my skin!  I like those blush powders that look crazy on pan but natural on skin!  And this one is the perfect description for it.

Swatch

Top: Mixed

Middle: Red part only

Bottom: Petal bud 

Innisfree Brightening Pore Set Review

 

I love Innisfree not only for their makeup but their Skincare line!  The first Innisfree product I tried is the Green Apple Cleansing Oil which I bought from Seoul.  I loved the product so much I made sure to hoard on more cleansing oils and other skincare products whenever I visit Korea.

Fast forward to present, I am so thankful and happy the brand is finally here!  Getting my backups and favorites won’t be as hard especially since they are also available online at Lazada! 

I recently chanced upon their Brigthening Pore Set - I love sets, they are inexpensive way to test on product without commiting hefty amount!

Available at Lazada for the price of Php2,350 but on SALE at Php1,800+, I highly recommend YOU to add to card this set right away because I am so in love with their Brightening Pore Serum!  

Innisfree Brightening Pore Skin Serum

Available HERE

I originally got enticed to use this product because of the scent, I mean let me know if you are like me - scent is everything especially if it has to be on my face!  It has a light citrus-y scent, somewhat like a light breeze of orange.  It smells great!  But most of all, the texture was amazing too!  Almost like tha tof a water, it gets absorbed into skin in no time and I love the NON-tingling sensation.  Whenever I see the word Vitamin C, I worry about the harshness on my extremely sensitive skin.  Thankfully, after finishing up a bottle, I am happy to report that this product help keeps my skin brighter and lesser dark spots!  

How I know?  I breakout once a month and it always leave an ugly mark on my skin, this product helps lighten the spots which I appreciate a lot!

Innisfree Brightening Pore Spot Treatment

Speaking of spots coming from breakouts, I guess they finally made something for that!  I usually do spot treatment with the serum but now they created a light cream version which excites me!  

Innisfree Green Holidays Limited Edition x Steven Harrington

 

A brand like Innisfree isn't difficult to LOVE.  Their products are amazing and I have been praying for them to be available locally ever since I tried them when I first visited Seoul a few years back.

Then they are onto something that made me love them even more.  

To share the holiday joy amidst depressing 2020, the Innisfree 2020 Green Holidays Limited Editions' gift sets (in collaboration with the LA-based artist and designer, Steven Harrington) are in partnership with CORA, the brand will be donating tablets and pocket wi-fi devides to children and teachers in Zambales --- perfect for homeschool set-up!

Here are just some of the kits I would strongly recommend you to buy! 

Innisfree Holidays Jeju Root Energy Mask Set

Innisfree Holiday Winter Glow Set

Innisfree Holiday My Lip Balm Set

Php1,200.00

Lip balms for every mood! A holiday duo of innisfree’s bestselling My Lip Balms, which are formulated with moisture-boosting plant-derived oils that coat your lips in non-sticky hydration and deliver a natural tint.

Innisfree Hand Cream Set

Php690.00

A limited edition holiday trio of favorites among the Jeju Perfumed Hand Cream selection that will leave your hands not only smelling divine, but comfortably moisturized without the stickiness.

Get these festive finds (and freebies!) right in time for Christmas! Shop in stores or through the following:

Call & Delivery service: https://bit.ly/innisfreeDeliveryForm

Official LAZADA store: https://bit.ly/innisfreePHLazada

Official Shopee store: https://shopee.ph/innisfreeofficialstore

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Instant Glass Skin Using Western and Asian Skincare

 

So I have been wondering which particular type of products would yield Glass Skin instantly.  You know how you wanted your makeup to look like that of a Korean-Drama superstar?

I tried using 2 types of products - Asian and Western on half of my face to see if I can achieve same results.  As I wanted to prove to you (and me) that you don't need to use all Korean skincare products just to look like a Korean Actress, we may actually use the skincare products we are currently using, or purchase products that are within our budget to create the same results.

Please note that the products I used are products I currently own, you don't have to use the exact same products I mentioned on video, feel free to use what you have and see if we can achieve similar results!

What do you think about my skin?  Is it obvious that I did the half face skincare test? 

Products used ---

Western

• Pixi Beauty Vitamin C Toner
• Estee Lauder Advanced Night Recovery (ANR) Serum
• Elizabeth Arden 8-hour oil
• Avene Thermal Facial Spray

Asian

• Innisfree Brightening Pore Toner
• Cathy Doll Power On L-Gluthathione Ampoule
• Modest Hyaluronic Beta-Glucan Serum
• In Her Element Rose Water

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How to Use Innisfree My Concealers (Wide Cover and Spot Cover)

Concealing, a makeup step that I have vowed to master after my Make Up Schooling.  It is one of the most difficult step especially when I do bridal makeup!  The concealer has to be strong enough TO COVER EVERYTHING yet, it has to be "subtle" enough to not be seen especially on Hi-Def Cameras and Videos.

After constant practice, I am proud to say, I have mastered the concealing technique and knowing the texture of your concealer that fits your flaws is the best advice I can give you for now!

Since it is lockdown, maybe you can whip out your concealers and practice concealing?  

One of my favorite "friendly-to-your-pocket" yet it "works-on-a-professional level" brand is from Innisfree.  Let's start with 2 of their star concealers in Spot Cover and Wide Cover.

Here's my half face version for you to see how subtle it looks and natural - looks like I'm not wearing makeup at all right? (Please NOD ?  :P)

Let's talk about Innisfree My Concealer Spot Cover, this comes in a pot (like a gel liner) with a free spot cover brush!

The My Concealer Wide Cover is my favorite out of the 2, will share more why later but this comes in a tube with huge doe foot applicator! 

Innisfree Jeju Cherry Blossom Tone-Up Cream Review

What are Tone Up Creams?

Ask me right now because I'm definitely answering #lol

As opposed to moisturizers being well...ahm..moisturizers?  (Great job Nikki!)  Okay, seriously speaking, moisturizers are used to "hydrate" your skin.  So is a tone-up cream similar to the moisturizers we know?

Maybe...if a Tone-Up cream includes hydrating ingredients.  To set the record straight, Tone Up Cream works by brightening and evening out your skin tone.  That said, they usually contain brightening ingredients such as fruit extracts (as seen in this product from Innisfree!)

When do you apply such product?  Usually at the last part of your skincare - if you have dry skin like I do, you may want to finish up with your favorite moisturizer then use the Tone-Up Cream as a pre-makeup routine.

In layman's term, Tone-Up cream is what I call "correctors" for the face!  This helps even out your skin and create brighter looking complexion especially for those with sallow skin.

Innisfree came up with their own Tone-Up Cream last year and I was able to test this out a couple of times before I write a decent review.

Priced at Php1,250.00 locally, this is under the Jeju Cherry Blossom line and what I like about this cream is the added moisturizing properties!  The product comes in a tub like on photo and it has an almost gel like texture which is perfect for our weather.

To some who like the more natural effect of "whiter looking skin", Tone-Up Cream from Innisfree is the way to go because it gives instant brightening effect immediately or on first use.  I like to apply all over my skin evenly using my clean fingers and massage through with a patting motion after.

How to Conceal Your Pimples #AMWIGtv

Hey AMW Friends!
I've done so many blog pots on concealing pimples, today, I am sharing the ultimate tip using videos!  Enjoy!

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Updated AM Skincare Routine

Hi AMW Friends!

Sharing to you my current morning routine because I am testing out new products!  But basically, this is what I do --- Cleanse, Tone, Hydrate (Mists) and Moisturize adding Sunscreen because Sunscreen is LIFE!

I will also continue this series with a Christmas-Ready makeup tutorial then HAIR!

I had fun doing this mini #AMWIGtv tutorials.  Let me know if you want more!

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Makeup Tutorial: Blush Pink Look

I seldom wear color on my lids, actually, I seldom wear makeup!  I'm just too lazy (and it's probably me getting old!) .  

I recently went on 2 "staycation" and realized, I even bring the least amount of makeup and most of the time, they are multi-tasking!  

So here's my simplest "blushed" makeup look!  You'll understand why the name after watching my quick #AMWIGtv !  

It is also a first for me to wear pink on lids, cheeks and lips!  Again, you'll know why this is a monochromatic look! (hint: lazy to bring more makeup! :P)

But this is also a chance for me to showcase the newest POP color that I got from Clinique.  I also used several new items like the K-Palette 1Day Tattoo Lasting Eyebrow Tint Pens which I recently reviewed.

Cheers to testing more products and let me know if you like this look!

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All brushes used: Real Techniques.

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How to: Morning Skincare Routine #AMWIGtv

Finally shared my Morning Skincare Regimen.
Please bear in mind that the products I used in this particular video changes every now and then depending on the products I am reviewing!  The basics and the steps are there!

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Let me know if you have questions!

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Innisfree Opens 3rd Store at SM North EDSA

I felt the connection between me and Innisfree for so many reasons.

1. Had a great first time encounter inside Innisfree store at Myeongdong Korea EONS ago! (Way before Instagram was even famous!) Filled up my luggage with loads of Innisfree items because I'm a hoarder like that!
2. Was there during the FIRST Store opening of Innisfree at SM Mall Of Asia.  I literally had goosebumps because I was waiting for this moment for too long!
3. During the SECOND Store opening at SM Megamall, I was there with Beauty Blogger friends to learn about Glass Skin technique!  I've been doing a lot of the things I learned and some of you commented how great my skin look even on IG Stories!  (Why thank you!)

And here I am, doing another entry because I was invited to be part of their 3rd store opening at SM North EDSA (the closest branch to me!).  Thank you Innisfree Philippines for always having AskMeWhats in such milestones! 

Here I am, doing that kilig look wearing a yellow Eco-Hankie as my headband!  And you'd think I've got nothing more to say because this is a Third Store Opening.  Guys, you don't know me really! 

I went around the store taking everything in, asking questions and the friendly SAs where there to really explain everything!  What's special this season with Innisfree?

The Innisfree Eco-Hankie Campaign!

USE A HANKIE. SAVE THE EARTH.

The Eco-Hankie Campaign is innisfree’s annual green life campaign since 2010.  It encourages people to use eco-friendly handkerchiefs to help lessen the use of disposable paper tissues.

This year’s campaign theme, “I Play Green. I Like Me.” focuses on joyful moments of PlayGreeners who feel happy & proud of themselves for doing good deeds in their daily actions. It aims to show that Playing Green is not just another boring & difficult environment  campaign. It’s easy, fun, cool; something you’d want to share to your friends.

Glass Skin Techniques I learned during the 2nd Store opening of Innisfree at SM Megamall

When Innisfree opens its' first store in the Philippines at SM Mall of Asia, I loved the experience so much I wrote a Guide to Shopping at Innisfree SM Mall of Asia branch.

When I got another invite to visit the brand's 2nd store located at SM Megamall A, I knew I had to be there and check out the newest store and see what they have to offer.

For some reason, the interior of both stores have the same organized feel that I super love!  Same as the SM MOA branch, you will be greeted with a categorized display of skincare and makeup items!  Overwhelming?  YES, but you won't get lost if you check out my guide and guess what?  I have more tips today!  Before the tips, I will be sharing to you a quick overview of the 2nd store.

Skincare: Cleansing Section

Everyone needs to cleanse their face, the 2 display is a perfect area for you to jumpstart your skincare products shopping!

Innisfree Smart Drawing Color Correcting Review

When Innisfree opened it's first store in Manila, I did not go crazy shopping as I knew the store stays for good!  But, I have a list on top of my head on what to get and one of them is "concealer".

I went ahead to ask the SA to take me to the concealer area and she took me to an area that confuses me a bit, I was given the option to choose from wide array of colors from the Smart Drawing Color Correcting Line.

In this line, there are a total of 18 shades - not all are for concealing and correcting but it also includes strobing, contouring, foundation and blusher.

Okay, I'm sure you'll get overwhelmed as well so don't be afraid to ask questions and talk to the friendly SAs, they are well-trained and they obviously knew what they are talking about.

Now back to my purchase, I picked 01 Apricot Peach because I always conceal my undereye dark circles, peach is a great color correcting shade to lighten up that area.

Half face test - applied alone!

Innisfree Smart Drawing Color Correcting 

Shade on Review: 01 Apricot Peach

Php700+ (Sorry forgot the exact price)

Available at Innisfree store, SM Mall of Asia

An easy way for you to achieve an even skin tone is with innisfree Smart Drawing Color Correcting. With a couple of swipes, you can say goodbye to skin prone to dullness, redness, or a yellowish hue. * Apricot Peach: Correct blue tones like dark circles under your eye. * Vanilla Green: Tone down redness like natural flush or blemish on the cheek areas. * Cream Purple: Correct yellow hues and creates a natural, more lively skin tone. * Lemon Yellow: Lighten mild redness or visible veins and brighten up dull looking skin tones. 

Innisfree Daily UV Protection Essence (Sensitive) Review

Start of 2019, I was thinking of the best product to feature to jumpstart the year, as much as I'm tempted to showcase a "kick-ass" lippie, or maybe a great foundation with super nice and natural coverage because that's what you all need (I listen friends!)  I want to stress it this year that we are getting a year older (yes, no one can run away from that!)  so the best anti-aging skincare product?

SUNSCREEN!

I am featuring a sunscreen review not to push you to purchase this particular brand or whatever brand I'm using, I'm featuring this as a reminder that everyone of us - Male, Female even kids need the protection from harmful rays of the sun.

Today, I am featuring the newest sunscreen that I'm testing.

Innisfree Daily UV Protection Essence 

(Sensitive Variant)

Note: Pick the variant that your skin needs, 

they have different sunblock variants from No Sebum to Triple Care, Mild etc...

I got myself "Sensitive" variant because - self-explanatory.

The packaging is simple, the type of packaging I like in a sunscreen, clean, squeeze-type, easy to tote along and with a pointy tip.  I can easily dispense the right amount of sunscreen needed because I don't want to waste a single drop of this baby!

Innisfree Daily UV protection essence sensitive Says ---

This mild UV protection essence is hypoallergenic tested to be safe enough for sensitive, delicate skin.  The easy-washable formula of this daily sunscreen is conveniently removed by primary cleansing. This inorganic sunscreen is formulated solely with mild ingredients and mineral filter to reflect UV rays on the surface of the skin.