Assalamualaikum mina-san! (eh tiber cakap Jepun kekeke)
Many people label eye cream as some unnecessary skincare but as for someone who have dry skin and eye bag that I inherited from my ancestors (genetically, lol), I need eye cream to ensure my dark circle are not getting worst. But seriously, regular moisturizers are too harsh for eye areas and kinda sting my eyes. I tried not to use eye cream and depends solely on toner and moisturizers before but my oh my... I became a total panda. Nope, I became hantu kak limah because panda is cute but me with eyebags is not TT_TT
But the thing about eye cream is, like some people say, it's just some expensive moisturizers and I can't help but agree. Why the ___ does eye cream needs to be friggin expensive? *crying in millionaire*
After hunting for several weeks for the best affordable eye cream, I finally decided to try iUNIK Propolis eye cream. Since the reviews are quite convincing and the price (of course) caught my eye. Its below RM35 and since I used Cosrx Propolis toner and it's good for my skin, why not propolis eye cream, right?
|| iUNIK PROPOLIS VITAMIN EYE CREAM
So, iUNIK is a brand launced in 2016 and has been in market for quite some time. It is a Korean skincare brand that focuses on minimalism and skincare made from natural ingredients. Oh, they are also dedicated to produce products with ample sizes at fair prices!
Propolis is not a new ingredient when it comes to health, doesn't matter skin health or body health. This eye cream is formulated with propolis extract, sea buckthorn fruit extract, niacinamide and also green tea leaf extract - all known for their functions and benefits in skincare. If you're worried about fine lines and wrinkles around your eyes, this cream could be the one for you as it's great for anti-aging, especially considering the price that's way less than majority of the eye cream in the market.
Although this eye cream targets those who have dull skin, dark circles, fine lines and dry skin; oily / combination / acne-prone skin also can benefit from this eye cream as it suits all skin types.
|| INGREDIENTS
Here are the list of ingredients for this eye cream:
Propolis Extract (40.5%), Water, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract (0.2%), Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cetearyl Olivate, Betaine, Glycosyl Trehalose, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acrylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sorbitan Olivate, Beta-Glucan, Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment, Lactobacillus/Ginseng Root Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Saccharomyces/Potato Extract Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces/Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-yuen Seed Ferment Filtrate, Xanthan Gum, Centella Asiatica Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Caprylyl Glycol, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ammonium Acryloyl/Dimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose, Distearate, Tromethamine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone (300 ppm), Aspalathus Linearis Extract, Caramel, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Yucca Schidigera Root Extract, Commiphora Myrrha Resin Extract,Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl/Hexapeptide-8, Limonene, Linalool
Well.... that's a long ingredient list!
|| TEXTURE AND HOW TO USE
When to use eye cream:
1. After cleansing3. Before makeup and sunscreen
It is recommended that you use eye cream every morning and night. As for me, I use it every time after I clean my face, just like toner as my skin is dry and I don't like the feeling of it without any moisturizing skincare. Here's how to use it:
1. Apply appropriate amount of product on your eye area
2. Using your ring finger, tap the product at your eye area
Done!
The amount of the eye cream depends on your needs and as for me, I usually squeeze it on my hands first (around 1/2 finger length) and divide it between my eyes. If I feel that my eyes are moisturized enough and I still have some product left, I'll apply it at the area at the corner of my lips or smile line areas.
The texture is lightweight and slightly yellow in color which I think is due to the propolis, it absorbs really well and does not have any scent.
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| The tip |
|| MY REVIEW
Now, the part that we've all been waiting for~
Pros:
🐝 Lightweight, does not feel overwhelming
🐝 Unscented 🤩🤩🤩
🐝 Can be used as face cream too!
🐝 Moisturizing, and brightens a little
🐝 Absorbs really well
🐝 Minimal packaging and does not squeeze out too much product at a time
🐝 Improves skin around eye area
🐝 Price is very reasonable!
🐝 Makes makeup around eye smoother
Cons:
🍯 None so far
Where to grab?
Price : RM34.90 each (30ml)
You can get it at Wako or Shopee
🍨 This eye cream works quite well for fine lines
🍨 Use this day and night for at least a week or two to see the obvious result. No skincare can change your skin condition in just 1 day, but you can certainly see that the eye bag is not getting worst, and your skin will feel better. Be careful with product that can change your skin in just 1 use as it may contain harmful ingredients!
Till then, thank you for reading (and please come again for another post haha!)
Hani Shubie
Assalamualaikum & hello again~
Sunscreen is a staple for my skincare so I am always trying out new sunscreen more often than other skincare products. This time, I got my hands on the Laneige Radian-C Sun Cream. I honestly never thought of trying this product as the price range is a bit too expensive but I got this on sale and it's almost half of the original price so... Why not?
|| LANEIGE RADIAN-C SUN CREAM
I don't think Laneige is a brand that I need to introduce and literally everyone know about this brand. Even people who don't really pay attention to Korean skincare have heard of this brand as it is sold at Sephora.
Radian-C is a line of skincare by Laneige that highlights Vitamin C as the main ingredients. Vitamin C is known to work wonders in brightening up our skin, reduces dark spots and so much more benefits. This line has been introduced back in 2020 and are 3 products in this line which are Radian-C Advanced Effector, Radian-C Cream and Radian-C Sun Cream.
Here are Laneige's claim on the Sun scream:
|| INGREDIENTS
This sunscreen is a Hybrid Sunscreen, which is a mixed of both chemical and natural component. You can check HERE on the differences between chemical sunscreen, physical sunscreen and hybrid sunscreen. Here are the list of the ingredients:
WATER / AQUA / EAU, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DIETHYLAMINO HYDROXYBENZOYL HEXYL BENZOATE, HOMOSALATE, ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, DIISOPROPYL SEBACATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, SILICA, GLYCERIN, POTASSIUM CETYL PHOSPHATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NANO), TEREPHTHALYLIDENE DICAMPHOR SULFONIC ACID, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, BIS-ETHYLHEXYLOXYPHENOL METHOXYPHENYL TRIAZINE, DIBUTYL ADIPATE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, TROMETHAMINE, PANTHENOL, LIMONENE, POLYACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER-6, ALUMINUM STEARATE, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID, FRAGRANCE / PARFUM, XANTHAN GUM, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, 3-O-ETHYL ASCORBIC ACID, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, THYMOL TRIMETHOXYCINNAMATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE, ALUMINA, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, DISODIUM EDTA, STEARIC ACID, C12-15 ALCOHOLS, POLYGLYCERYL-3 METHYLGLUCOSE DISTEARATE, PALMITIC ACID, LINALOOL, CERAMIDE NP, CITRAL, T-BUTYL ALCOHOL, GERANIOL, MYRISTIC ACID, LAURIC ACID
|| TEXTURE AND HOW TO USE
This sunscreen has the perfect texture - it's not too watery nor thick. It absorbs well too and does not leave white cast on your skin. For dry skin people like me, this is quite a good sunscreen as it is quite hydrating and does not leave my skin dry afterwards. I love the fact that it comes with SPF 50+ and PA++++, and I have been using this sunscreen for around 2 months and so far I like it.
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| no white cast! |
This sunscreen, like the other sunscreen, is easy to use. Use it at the final step of your skincare and before your makeup. Oh, don't put on sunscreen on your night-time skincare routine ya! Someone told me that they thought that you need to put on sunscreen before you sleep. NOOOO! You put on night cream before you sleep, not sunblock okayy!
The other day, I forgot to apply sunscreen before makeup and only remember it after I finish putting on my cushion. I kid you not, I really don't feel safe without sunscreen (same feeling like when I put on toner late after washing my face HAHA) and since I was already late for work, I just apply it on top of the cushion I used and thank God it doesn't rub off.
|| MY REVIEW
Honestly, the packaging looks chic and minimal and nothing too outstanding. But I love the fact that it comes in a pump tube as it has been so long since I last lay my hands on sunscreen in pump packaging.
After using this sunscreen for a few months, here are my thoughts:
Pros
✨ Light texture
✨ Quite moisturizing, doesn't leave my skin dry
✨ Easy to apply due to the texture
✨ No white cast
✨ Love that it comes in pump tube
✨ Pumps the perfect amount for each use
✨ Packaging is quite sturdy. The cap does not fall off easily
Cons
🔆 Citrusy scent. It's fades once you applied but it's still quite strong. (It's not a problem for me as I love citrusy scent)
Where to grab?
Price : RM 128.00 each (50ml)
You can get it at Sephora, Shopee, Lazada and Laneige website
🍧 In short, it's a good product but I can get similar if not better ones for the fraction of the price.
🍧 In terms of brightening, I'm not really sure if it really brightens up my skin but pimple scars on my face kinda fades away a little.
And that's my review on this sunscreen! Anyways, I'd like to keep my review simple and easier to read as I really wanna do lots and lots more reviews! (Please pray for me to be more passionate abt updating my blog hahah!)
Till then, Thanks for reading!
Hani Shubie
