MISSHA Flower Bouquet Maylily Cleansing Cream and Cleansing Foam

This is my first time trying Missha skincare. I am really not very sure what to expect. I stepped into the shop looking for facial cleanser, and instantly I got attracted to these:

I bought these because I so LUVVV the lily scent of the products. So light and calming and floral. I simply love floral scents!

Maylily Cleansing Cream, 182ml, $19.90

I started using cleansing creams upon recommendation by the beautician who does maintenance facials for me every month. She once commented that I had too many white heads, and asked if I used cleansing oil. I told her positive, and she told me that cleansing oils are really bad because they clog my pores. At first, I did not believe her, as I only used the best cleansing oils out there.

Nevertheless, I started using cleansing cream about 1.5 months ago, and I have never been happier!! I didn't have pimples anymore, until 2 days ago when one popped out suddenly (grrrrrrrrrrrr). Really, 1.5 months and only 1 pimple - pretty impressive :) White heads on nose, forehead and side of cheeks are noticeably reduced, and I don't really need to use pore pack for my nose anymore. I am so glad I started using cleansing cream!

Anyway, the Maylily cleansing cream does deep cleansing for my skin. I use a cherry size amount each time, and I only use it at night. I massage the cream all over my dry face for about a minute to remove makeup (nothing waterproof), then rinse with water. I repeat the same process for a second time. If I do not put makeup on that day, I will just wash with the cream once instead of twice. 

I have used other creams before, long long time ago (like Kose and Kanebo), and I am glad to say that this one feels less greasy on the skin as compared to those I had used before. The result is fresh, not to mention the process absolutely pleasant because I love the lily scent. I like it!

Rating: 5/5. No reason not to give it full marks. It's reasonably priced, does its job, and smells great! For me, at least.

Maylily Cleansing Foam, 232ml, $19.90

This tube of stuff is HUGE. I have never seen such a large tube of foaming cleanser. I believe I will take many many months to finish it.

Texture is really stiff. Interesting~

Very foamy!! So fun to play with! HAHAHA

I bought this to use for mornings. It has the same awesome scent as the cleansing cream. It is a very normal tube of cleansing foam. After the wash, my face feels clean and refreshed, however slightly tight. I am not too bothered by it, as I always put toner, serum and moisturiser immediately after that. I think I will still be using this next year this time ^_________^, but I don't think I will repurchase after I am finally through with it!

Rating: 3/5. Great value for money, but slightly drying for skin. There are better cleansers around.

Missha BB Cream Comparison

A month ago, I obtained a few Missha BB Creams to try.

M Cover BB Balm [Pact Type] SPF50 PA+++ No.23 Chic Beige

Convenient, hygienic packaging for touch ups

Misa Cho Bo Yang BB Cream SPF30 PA++ N0. 1 Natural Beige, 50ml

Image from - http://www.beautytalk.com.hk/misa-cho-bo-yang-bb-cream

Missha M Signature Real Complete BB Cream SPF25 PA++ No.1 Light Pink Beige, 20g

Image from- http://www.cosmekor.com/missha-m-signature-real-complete-bb-cream-20

BB Cream Comparison:

M Cover-

Texture: Creamy, not too runny not too thick either

Fragrance: none

Actual shade: No.23 Chic Beige

Shade description: More beige than pink, best suits my skin tone out of 3

Coverage: Medium

Sun Protection: SPF50 PA+++

Oil Control: 2.5/5, shine on T-zone after an hour or so.

Functions: Covers dark spots, evens skin tone, leaves soft and moisturising afterfeel, protects skin from oxidation, calms skin

Overall: As the coverage is pretty good, I prefer to use this at night, or makeup might look thick in the day. A thin layer of the cream will do to give face a flawless complexion. Ironically, this balm provides superb sun protection, though I don't think I will use it in the day. What I like about this is that it gives skin a radiant glow, which looks really pretty in artificial lighting. I do not know how it works, my skin just looks better in this at night than in the day. Perhaps the color is too fair for my skin (despite being the best color out of 3) and makes my skin look ashy in daylight. My main issue with this is that the oil control is just average. Best applied with sponge provided. I love the sponge (soft and Q). It's good quality.

Overall Rating: 3.5/5

Cho Bo Yang-

Texture: Thick, creamy

Fragrance: Herbal, Ginseng-ish

Actual Shade: No.1 Natural Beige

Shade description: More pink than beige

Coverage: Medium to full

Sun Protection: SPF30 PA++

Oil Control: 3/5

Functions: Contains 3 kinds of precious ingredients such as Korean Wild Ginseng, Cordyceps Sinensis, Velvet and Pure Gold which help to create perfect makeup with radiant and bright skin. Prevents skin troubles, soothes skin.

Overall: I have to use this sparingly, because I chose shade No1, which is actually a little too fair for my skin tone. I chose a shade fairer on purpose, as I did't want something that is natural (hahaha). I love the herbal scent =) It's a herbal ginseng-ish kind of scent. I do know of some people who avoid this because they do not like herb-y scents though! This shade might look ashy on skin tones that is closer to yellow beige. Can be applied with both sponge/ fingers. Makes my skin look flawless.

Overall Rating: 4/5

M Signature-

Texture: Lotion-like, More watery than usual foundation

Fragrance: Herbal, floral

Actual shade: No.21 Light Pink Beige

Shade description: More pink than beige

Coverage: Light to medium

Sun Protection: SPF25 PA++

Oil Control: 4/5, best out of these 3

Functions: Wrinkle repair, whitening, long lasting

Overall: This BB cream has a nice herbal floral scent. It is best applied with fingers with light tapping motions. I tried using a sponge and it didn't work out so well. The oil control is really pretty good, as I didn't see the usual sheen on my T-zone after an hour or so. The down side is that I think my skin is allergic to it (crap!), as my skin gets a little itchy each time after I apply it. Grrrr! Though coverage is light, skin still looks pretty flawless after application. Good for days when skin condition is better. This shade is close to the Misa Cho Bo Yang No.1.

Overall Rating: 3.5/5 (would have given it 4 if not for the irritation)

Conclusion: I like Misa Cho Bo Yang best, as coverage is good, moderate oil control power, and doesn't irritate my skin. I like the ginseng scent, and I like how the cream makes my skin look moisturised and radiant after application!

I am a M.A.C NC20. Usually natural beige tones work best for me. I have normal to combination skin.

Missha Lucid Nail Polish

Sorry I have not been posting!! Really busy these few days… a quick post today before I post again… probably soon… =D

These polishes are really affordable. 3 for $10 from Missha!!! All are the Lucid Nail Polish range.

VL02

A slightly frosty lavender - my favourite of the 3!

CR01

A slightly frosty coral. Very summer.

KH01

A very unique shade. Light camel. It's the kind of colour that you either love it or hate it.

That's all for today ~