Best Facial Exfoliators
Cure's status as a cult hit and Japanese beauty product legend stems from the simple fact that Cure does what it promises: exfoliates gently and effectively, without any harsh chemicals. Japan's No.1 Best Selling skincare product.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"You pump some onto your hands and spread it on your face with your fingers."
"This product is amazing it took off all my dry patches around my mouth."
"I'll finish the bottle simply because I like how gentle it is and I find the random clumps of dead skin way too satisfying, but probably won't re-purchase."
"I regularly use a host of Japanese and Korean beauty products, having several dermatologists tell me that the products coming from there (and France, FYI) have so much research going into them and are high quality, effective products. I am a fanatic about my skin, and even though I it is fair and somewhat sensitive, I very rarely get any breakouts, and even then, it's nothing that a smear of Clean and Clear spot treatment, a dab Mario Bedescu pink drying lotion, or one of those clear little acne-spot hydrocolloid patches can't zap overnight. ** Don't use the Peter Thomas Roth Clear Absorbing Acne Invisible Dots, however."
"I don't think it's the best exfoliating scrub out there; my St. Ives apricot exfoliating scrub would leave my combination skin feeling fresh. My face may feel "cleaner" but it's probably because of the alcohol in the product that gives your face the squeaky clean feel, but after using this item for a month, I do NOT see any great results."
"I have serious acne prone skin, hyper pigmentation and cystic acne (the cystic has calmed down since, thanks to prescription intervention) but when I used this on my skin, URGH!! I think it may have left a film on my skin that clogged my pores (which are huge cuz I have acne skin) further and triggered my acne."
"Definitely alcohol in the product."
"I don't see what all the fuss is about this."
Unlike some ordinary facial cleansers that can leave skin feeling dry and stripped, the Skin Smoothing Exfoliator contains a moisturizing complex designed to leave skin feeling soft, supple and hydrated. This exfoliator helps to clear acne and prevent breakouts by killing acne-causing bacteria.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Having used the regular renewing cleanser for years, I was a bit surprised to find that this seemed somewhat harsher on my adult skin that is still prone to acne."
"I loved this for many years but have had to cut back on it because over time it has dried my skin out."
"The Dermalogica products are cheaper or similarly priced to Proactive, but there is usually more product and this stuff lats forever, a little goes a long away."
"I thought it did a great job at clearing my acne, which it did, until it started burning and irritating my face."
"The next two days my face broke out in bumps with whiteheads all over my face."
"Luckily i had an older official proativ tube, and there are many differences compared to the real bottle."
"Does an ok job but very abrasive to the skin and has a lot of harmful chemicals in it."
"I actually saw no difference what so ever."
Use: After washing, apply desired amount onto face, avoiding eye and mouth areas. An exfoliating and hydrating mask wash off that features mineral rich Brazilian black sugar granules.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I recently began a quest for all the beauty products needed to achieve the youthful, dewy look ever popular in Korea in anticipation of my wedding day. (Yes, I'm an American who watches a lot of Kdramas and became supremely jealous of Kon Joon-He's character in "She Was Pretty."). I've had a fantastic experience with the new skin care regimen: huge reduction in blemishes, almost completely eliminated the pimples!! Since it's been so overwhelming to research every step on my own, I'm providing a list of all the winners so far, and in what order of the skin care/makeup routine to use them in. And once you get the hang of it, applying all these products every night doesn't really take a whole lot of extra time. It also cuts back on my makeup routine in the morning, because when my skin is naturally healthy, clear, and soft, I'd rather show it off than cover it up. Night Cream - Nature Republic Fresh Green Tea. NOTE: This particular product is not sold on Amazon. I'm always a little skeptical when it comes to facial scrubs, because I have moderately sensitive skin that can sometimes be too oily, and sometimes too dry, and some masks do next to nothing for me except make my face smell nice. I used to be super lazy about regular skin care, but since trying this out, I look forward to the days when I treat myself to using it. Products I Didn't Think Worth the Fuss: Face Masks- These are a huge hit in Korea, and they're fun to wear around the house to get a rise out of family members who think you look creepy."
"To those who complain that their skin felt dry afterwards, I would remind them that this is an exfoliating scrub, not a moisturizer. This product is meant to compliment your skin care routine, not to replace it. Anyone who ends their skin care routine with an exfoliating product should expect to have dry skin. In all, I would highly recommend this product to anyone who has struggled to find a facial exfoliation product they are truly happy with."
"Due to using an exfoliating foam prior to the application of the mask I dont want to over exfoliate my skin, which is why I only use it in those areas."
Best Facial Cleansing Gels
Cure's status as a cult hit and Japanese beauty product legend stems from the simple fact that Cure does what it promises: exfoliates gently and effectively, without any harsh chemicals. Japan's No.1 Best Selling skincare product.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"You pump some onto your hands and spread it on your face with your fingers."
"This product is amazing it took off all my dry patches around my mouth."
"I'll finish the bottle simply because I like how gentle it is and I find the random clumps of dead skin way too satisfying, but probably won't re-purchase."
"I regularly use a host of Japanese and Korean beauty products, having several dermatologists tell me that the products coming from there (and France, FYI) have so much research going into them and are high quality, effective products. I am a fanatic about my skin, and even though I it is fair and somewhat sensitive, I very rarely get any breakouts, and even then, it's nothing that a smear of Clean and Clear spot treatment, a dab Mario Bedescu pink drying lotion, or one of those clear little acne-spot hydrocolloid patches can't zap overnight. ** Don't use the Peter Thomas Roth Clear Absorbing Acne Invisible Dots, however."
"I don't think it's the best exfoliating scrub out there; my St. Ives apricot exfoliating scrub would leave my combination skin feeling fresh. My face may feel "cleaner" but it's probably because of the alcohol in the product that gives your face the squeaky clean feel, but after using this item for a month, I do NOT see any great results."
"I have serious acne prone skin, hyper pigmentation and cystic acne (the cystic has calmed down since, thanks to prescription intervention) but when I used this on my skin, URGH!! I think it may have left a film on my skin that clogged my pores (which are huge cuz I have acne skin) further and triggered my acne."
"Definitely alcohol in the product."
"I don't see what all the fuss is about this."
Best Facial Tinted Moisturizers
Viva Naturals Organic Argan Oil tames frizz, smoothes flyaways and conditions skin with its extremely nourishing and hydrating benefits. Rich in nutrients like vitamins A and E and essential fatty acids, argan oil creates a barrier for skin that protects against the signs of aging. Cold-Pressed and Unrefined - To protect essential nutrients, color and aroma, our oil is carefully cold-pressed, avoiding any heat and refinement methods typically found in other oils.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"They all had a light smell, which we would describe as slightly nutty for lack of a better term, but certainly not offensive (and my nose is pretty sensitive) Each absorbed at the same rate in both of our skin. The brands were Viva Naturals Organic Moroccan 4 oz- Pura D'Or Moroccan 4 oz and Aria Starr Beauty ORGANIC Argan Oil 1 oz."
"If I had to guess it's probably a small amount of Argan oil, diluted in cooking oil."
"I love Argan Oil. I love Viva and I purchase some of vitamins from amazon but never will I purschase this oil again. I have been using 100% Argan Oil for years."
"I've used a few different brands of argan oil, and none of them had a smell like this one does."
"This breaks my skin out."
"Don't like it i had another argan oil that did wonders , and i was about to buy the same one but i saw this And hey wats the difference good ratings n everything ..... buttt i should have trusted my frist instinct i got it smelled very bad i and i put on my face at that time then i notice break out and face being itchy i didn't think it would be this cause i tried many new things out so i stoped using products and slowy i used my product one by one to see which was the Cause of it and it was this."
"I've tried other pure argan oil brands, but the price of this product tempted."
"If I missed any warning on the bottle or the info before I purchased this smelly oil, then thas on me."
Best Facial Polishes
DIMINISH FACIAL AGE BLEMISHES - This anti wrinkle serum offers the best way to fight blemishes on the skin and most common signs of aging, including wrinkles, fine lines, hyperpigmentation, and sun spots.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Has a silky texture & massages into my facial skin completely with a very pleasant scent!"
"Makes my sensitive skin very smooth and youthful looking without wrinkles."
"Smells great and makes your skin so smooth great product."
"This product goes on smooth and feels refreshing."
"Surprisingly, the serum caused rash-like pimples to breakout across my face - not once or twice, but after every single use. Also, there is some conflicting information on oxidization and spoilage with the milky/orange variance in product folks are receiving (I received a watery orange serum which apparently means it has spoiled and is useless). They also clarified that despite the information provided by other reviews, the serum is in fact supposed to be orange and the coloration of their product does not indicate spoilage or expiration."
"September 2016 Update - I've been using this serum quite happily since last year, having purchased regularly several times through the Subscribe and Save program. ******* Old 5-star Review******** I've used about a third of the bottle and I can attest to the positive results in terms of even skin tone with less discoloration and less visible pores. I've tried a few different kinds of serums and found most of them either that you don't see much visible effect or that some strong ingredients irritate the skin."
"Received with broken glass dropper."
"After 2 days of using the product I noticed I was getting tiny bumps ALL over my face, and I have NEVER had a reaction to any skin product before."
Best Facial Scrubs
Vegan, Sulfate Free, Paraben Free and Cruelty Free.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"It's mid-winter: dry air, sallow (olive-toned) complexion and a toddler in tow so that I've let my regular beauty regimen slide. ), uneven skin tone, big congested pores on my nose and the inner cheek area are driving me nuts! If you're super sensitive to artificial ingredients (like me) and the smell of conventional stuff gives you a headache, then you'll probably love this! It's also less watery with the green clay giving it an *almost* foaming action and making it kind of stay put on your face."
"I love this face scrub."
"This is my new go-to face scrub."
"All of the products are excellent."
"St. Ives Apricot Scrub), this one manages to be far more effective while feeling less abrasive due to smaller yet more polishing granules. Skin is immediately smoother and has a more even tone (this scrub has an excellent balance of acetic, calming, and polishing ingredients)."
"Since it is vegan and cruelty free, I am definitely going to purchase more products from this company!"
"first face scrub i love."
"Enough product to actually travel with for a pretty decent amount of time."