Empties/Quick Review: Honest Beauty Gel Cleanser, Onsaemeein Perfect Moisture Cream & Fresh Soy Face Cleansing Milk

I intended to review these products individually but LIFE, as it usually does, got in the way and I got so caught up with other things. Before long, I was faced with tons of beauty products to review. (I still am; doing inventory)😃

But, like I said, I've been trying to get back on my feet and be the blogger me, c 2017. 

Now, I'm glad to report that I have been able to empty these skincare products. 

In my own book, me being able to empty a product means one or all of these three criteria:

a. it didn't break me out (most important)

b. I really loved it (duh)

c. it's expensive (sayang!)

That already says a lot about these three products that I'm about to review but, hear hear! 

Honest Beauty Refreshingly Clean Gel Cleanser

Price: USD 12.99 or around Php 700.00 for 5 oz/148 mL product (www.honestbeauty.com)

Honest Beauty is under the Honest Company which was founded by Actress and Entrepreneur Jessica Alba. Their philosophy is founded on making "safe and effective products that perform". That being said, this cleanser along with their other products are made without Parabens, Latex, Phthalates, Synthetic Fragrances. They are hypoallergenic and not tested on animals. 

Honest Beauty Refreshingly Clean Gel Cleanser//List of Ingredients

Honest Beauty Refreshingly Clean Gel Cleanser up close/ and other details

I'll say this right off the bat - I love this product. It comes in gel form so it's ideal for someone like me who has an oily skin. It is lightly scented, in a way that I can't describe because for me it's not floral or fruity. I'll just call it a clean, soapy scent, if that makes sense. LOL. It feels very gentle on the skin and performs really well in taking of the grime. After cleansing, the skin feels soft and smooth - not the squeaky clean and tight feeling. This is one of those cleansers that not only cleanses but cares. You know, you don't feel stripped of those natural facial oils.

If there's a slight hitch about this product, it's probably that it's not yet locally available. I don't know how much it will cost if it were sold here but $12.99 is pretty reasonable for a 148 mL bottle. Meanwhile, if I wanted something similar to this product in my experience, I would go for the Human Heart Nature Balancing Facial Wash.

Onsaemeein Perfect Moisture-Cream

Price: Php 340.00 for 70 mL (ph.althea.kr)

I bought this late 2017 from Althea and it just took me forever to consume the entire 70 mL jar. I also owe it to the fact that a little goes a long way with this product and I love how it easily spreads and turns into watery substance upon contact with the skin. It's in gel form so it's very lightweight and doesn't feel sticky or oily on  my already oily skin. That is why I love using it as my night moisturizer and I love waking up to a soft and non greasy skin. No kidding. This one never caused any breakouts on me, rather, it has a way of calming down would-be zits. 

Onsaemeein Perfect Moisture-Cream Ingredients and Other Details

Onsaemeein Perfect Moisture-Cream Up Close//Packaging

I also found some interesting facts about this product from Althea. It contains the following key ingredients:

Trehalose - A humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated 

Niacinamide - Brightens and clarifies the skin 

Adenosine - Energizes the skin to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles 

Pomegranate extract - Packed with vitamin C and antioxidants for brightening and anti-aging properties

It's very affordable but the glass  packaging is really nice and durable too, you wouldn't feel it's less than Php 500.00. It performs well. What's not to love? This is something that I would love to repurchase.

Fresh Soy Face Cleansing Milk

Price: Php 2, 427.00 for 200 mL (www.sephora.ph)

Okay, the regular price of this one made me fall off my seat. Like, seriously? I got this this travel-sized one from an Instagram seller. It's REALLY fragrant, like I could smell it through even before I opened the package. Since it's my first time to use a cleansing milk, I had to carefully scrutinize the "Directions". I followed the massaging on dry face at the end of the day, purposely to remove my makeup but I can't see myself just tissue-ing it off like the label says because I feel that the milky formula is too sticky for me. There's a slight bit skin tingling that I feel when using it but not to a bothersome level. I prefer washing it off with lukewarm water and it really leaves my skin feeling clean, soft, and supple. However, I only use this as one of my double-cleansing process as I use makeup on a daily basis and I feel that this is not enough to remove all traces of makeup. The packaging does not say if it can't be used around the eye area so sometimes I try to remove my mascara with it and I have observed that it's not really designed for removing something as tough as waterproof mascara.

Fresh Soy Face Cleansing Milk Ingredients

Overall, I enjoyed using it naman. I think I've been using it since November 2018 (not on a daily basis). As long as a product doesn't break me out I will keep on using it to the last drop, especially if it's as expensive as this. LOL. I loved the luxurious feel and smell (like flowers and a hint of cucumber) on my face. However, I don't see myself purchasing the full sized one because it's as expensive as a sack of rice. 😛 If I feel the need to use a cleansing milk, I'm sure there are far more affordable alternatives in the K Beauty lines. 

What products have you emptied lately?

Care to share on the comment section.

XO,

Carissa