Let's get into the products now. The Bare Essentials set has three products the Contour Cleanser, Primer Water and Fixer Cream. I was really excited to receive my parcel. oh! let me sidetrack for a little bit, I got another two products with this order and it was the "Spotlight Eye Glitter" and the "Petal Velvet Powder". I haven't really tried either of those products, I'll write my take on them soon. Okay, back to the skincare products.
Contour Cleanser
As the name describes, this is a cleanser. It is white, cream-like in texture and it also contains micro capsules which help exfoliate dead skin cells. It is a foaming cleanser that lathers up really easily. Hence, I only need a small amount to clean my whole face. I was rather skeptical of foam cleansers as they usually make my skin feel really stretched after a wash. Surprisingly this one didn't! It was a pleasant surprise, since it contained micro beads as well I expected it to be a little harsher than the usual ones I'm used to but this made my skin feel and look fresh. There was also a minty after feel to it.
The key ingredients in this are the ice plant (hydrates and calms redness) and the lemon verbena leaf (rich in vitamin C and antioxidants to strengthen the skin).
Rate: 4.5/5
Price: MYR23
Primer Water
Now this is an interesting product, this caught my eye. Its unique name was what caught my eye, and the more I read up on it the more I was intrigued and interested to try it out. Although the name is 'Primer Water', the texture was a little thicker than water and has a really faint scent. With its "dewdrop" formulation, it says that it will help soften and improve suppleness. I actually expected it to take effect in the long run, but even after one use my skin felt really soft and supple. Another plus point for me is it absorbs really quick by patting it gently into the skin and it doesn't leave a sticky feeling after I've used it unlike some of my toners. I absolutely love it!
Snow lotus - Smoothens and brightens the skin while evening out its texture
Patented "dewdrop" formulation - Revitalizes the skin and provides immediate, effective moisture
Rate: 4.5/5
Price: MYR43
Fixer Cream
After the first two products, I had pretty high expectations regarding this fixer cream. The only problems I've had with some moisturisers is the feel of it after application. I really absolutely cannot stand the sticky feeling. After application, my skin feels refreshed and hydrated. There isn't the dreaded sticky feeling so that's another plus point for me. There is a stronger scent in this fixer cream compared to the Primer Water, however after application the scent is very subtle and soothing so it doesn't really bother me. After using it a couple more times over the week, I realised it gave my skin a dewy look without making my skin oily.
Trehalose - Powerful humectant that retains moisture on the skin
Wild Green Tea - Hydrating, skin soothing and pack with antioxidants
Baobab Tree Extract - Non-greasy moisturizing agent that helps promote collagen production
Rate: 4.5/5
Price: MYR50
Overall, I really like this skincare range. This works well as a day routine, as it moisturises without being to rich or oily. Just 3 simple basic steps. Cleanse. Tone. Moisturise.
You could purchase their skincare range at https://my.althea.kr/
That's all for my first look, I will be back with full reviews on each product in a month's time.
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