Review: Skinesque Korean Skincare
Self-care, wellness and setting time aside to look and feel your best is the mantra for Korean skincare brand Skinesque. This line of products have sparked joy into my daily skincare routine. Skinesque is sulfate-free, paraben-free, cruelty-free, vegan, pH balanced and gentle enough for all skin types. Female founded by Susie Yoon, a former corporate attorney, a busy mom and someone who really wanted to find an affordable, approachable and effective skincare products. So, she created Skinesque, which checks off all those necessities.
ENZYME CLEANSING POWDER $30
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This was my first time trying a powder cleanser so I had no idea what to expect. A unique 2-in-1 powder has papaya enzymes to gently remove impurities, dead skin cells and sebum. How I used it was a quarter size dollop into my hand, mixed with water to form a lather and massaged in circular motions on to my face and neck. After rinsing my skin felt very clean, but for my personal use, I liked this as my second cleanser. The times that I used this by itself, as clean as my face felt, I really needed that oil texture in the mix. Otherwise, if you’re looking for a thorough cleanser to wipe away dirt and oil from your face, the Enzyme Cleansing Powder can do the job.
WAKE UP & MAKEUP PREP SHEET MASKS $38 ☆☆☆☆☆
This box of sheet masks is for busy women who can only spare say 3 minutes. For the hectic mornings when you can’t squeeze in the toner, essence and serum into your routine, one mask in less than 5 minutes (I like to do it while I make my morning smoothie) can and will tone, hydrate and prime your skin. There’s 30 sheet masks per box, so that’s every day for a month that your face gets a mini VIP treatment. With ingredients such as peach extracts, niacinamide (brightens skin), and camelia japonica for hydration, my skin felt refreshed and smooth all day into night.
MOISTURE-LOCK CREAM $40
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Well, I just love this moisturizing cream. It instantly hydrates and replenishes my tired skin. Thanks to the ceramides, which heal, calm and strengthen the skin, it erases my fine lines thus I love how it makes me feel. I especially love the macadamia oil and eucalyptus hydrating instantly and keeping my face dewy and smooth. I use this both morning and night, and find that it keeps my skin in top form throughout the day and even overnight.
Skinesque offers a good solution for people who want to minimize their time and effort into a daily skincare regimen. All these products are unscented and did not experience any breakouts or irritations. If the whole Korean skincare steps confuses or intimidates you, but you want all the amazing, natural ingredients for your skin without the high price tags, Skinesque condenses the 10 steps into just 3 products.
