Big Pores? Skin Mal:gem might be the Answer Part 1

In cosmetics, skin toner or simply toner refers to a lotion or wash designed to cleanse the skin and shrink the appearance of pores, usually used on the face. Toners can be applied to the skin in different ways:

• On damp cotton wool. (most frequently used method)
• Spraying onto the face.
• By applying a tonic gauze facial mask - a piece of gauze is covered with toner and left on the face for a few minutes.

-from Wikipedia

Why did i put the definition?  Because after living in this world for more than twenty years, it's my first time to have a toner and my oh my, I couldn't believe that it's the answer to one of my face problem: Big Pores.  (all this time, i thought it's just a water with harmful chemicals).

For my toners, i brought 2 types at home and they are from:

*photo from The Etude House

You probably heard or read this but just to complete my review, here's the meaning of mal:gem:

"The Korean word for cleanliness, clarity and pureness.  Skin Malgeum hypoallergenic toners promote clean, clear and pure complexion with moisturizing with and pore cleansing formulas."

There are 5 toners in this line: Fresh, Smoother, Moist, Deep Moist and Essential.  Also included in the line is the Emulsion.

*photo from Etude House Philippines facebook

What caught my attention?
It claims to be:

• Hypoallergenic
• Paraben free
• Void of Animal Ingredients, Benzophenone, Artificial Dyes and Mineral Oils

So i think it's safe for a beginner like me.

*photo from The Etude House

The containers are intriguing.  They look like an expensive water bottles (so sosyal and pretty) but don't be fooled, they are just made of plastic.

So from Etude House Philippines official website, here are the ways to use the toners:

This entry is getting to long, I'll just post another with my thoughts on the Smoother and Deep Moist.

Thanks for reading.  Fighting!

p.s. Part 2 Skin Mal:gem

Girly & Pretty with Etude: My ETUDE HOUSE HAUL

Last year, I got addicted to books: novels, adventure, mysteries, court case etc. For this year I guess I'm hooked with skin care products especially from the Korean shops like Etude House.Below are the products that i got from Etude.  Not that much for others but it's already a lot for me : )

Silk Scarf Hair Treatment - P378

Moistfull Collagen Cream Set - P778

Skin Malgeum-Smoother - P678

Skin Malgeum-Deep Moist - P678

Petit Bijou Cotton Snow Soft Body Wash - P448

Milk Talk Body Was Apple P298 (to avail the freebie)

I intended to buy the Petit Bijou Cotton Snow Soft Body Lotion but after roaming around the store, merrily grabbing the products that I want, I can't seem to find the said lotion.  So imagine my dismay when the SA said that it is already phased out (para akong batang inagawan ng teddy bear huhuhuh.  After those researching and excitement about the product, just to find out that it is already phased out?)

Oh well, moving on...It's my first time to reached more than P500 worth of purchases (my sister and i just only buy the Hair Bubble Coloring before) so I got (for free) the Pink Card wherein you can get 2% rebate for every P100 purchase made.  You can also get special perks exclusively for PinkCard holders (check the EH Phil. website for more info.)

Now for the FREEBIES!!!!

The Skin Malgeum is on a promo when I visited EH so i got free cottonpads (in the above picture beside Moistfull Collagen Set).  The SA said i can get another GWP if I reach P2000 (that's why I grabbed the Milk Talk).  So presenting:

The Princess Cake

I'm not a fan of pink but this one from TLJ is really pretty and while traveling (going home), some teenagers can't help peeking at it.  The box is adorable too.  So after delightfully munching on this creamy and light (just the right sweetness) cake, I turned the box into something useful (as suggested by my sister).

~cute + useful box~

I had a fun and girly experience with Etude House and really looking forward to have those GWP that are in set kekeke.

Till then.  Daume bayo.  Fighting!!!