Hi, guys! Here's my review of the Milky Jelly Toning Essence from Half Moon Eyes! I got this toner inside my Althea Super Food box, and I've been using it ever since. I'm almost done with my bottle so I think it's time to finally share my thoughts! Here we go~
About Milky Jelly Toning Essence
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| What: Half Moon Eyes Milky Jelly Toning Essence, 180ml Where I Got It: Available at Althea for 750 Php (with cotton pads) |
"Did you know that Cleopatra loved figs for her ever-lasting beauty? Rich in fiber, minerals and polyphenols, figs' antioxidant properties not only clarifies your skin but also prevents skin aging."
How to Use:
(1) After cleansing, dab small amount on a cotton pad and pat into skin. It will remove dead cells and hydrate skin. (2) Take a different container and use it as a mist! (3) Before makeup or night care, soak a mask sheet with the toner and instantly refresh your skin!This product boasts of being three in one (toner, booster & essence) at the same time. It claims it can refine, balance and hydrate the skin and is suitable for all skin types. You can also use this product in three different ways! This can be used as a toner, as a face mist or as a face mask.
Ingredients:
Water, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Silica, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Allantoin, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sorbitol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Trideceth-10, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, FragranceThis product is literally called "Milky Jelly Toning Essence Fig and Silica Powder" so I like that the fig extract and silica comes 4th and 5th in the ingredient list. That's pretty high enough for me.
Figs are rich in antioxidants and is used for anti-aging while the silica powder is for covering up pores and controlling sebum. Aside from fig, this also contains extracts from pomegranate, mulberry and gingko nuts. Tea tree leaf water is also added to soothe and alleviate skin conditions.
Here's a Cosdna analysis of the ingredients:
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| Ingredient analysis from Cosdna |
First Impressions
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| New bottles should have this thin plastic wrap |
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| Front and back. The writing on the back is all in Korean. |
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| The stopper is sealed with silver foil. |
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| Pic 1 - it behaves like water Pic 2 - it dries matte |
Multi-Functional Beauty Item
Since this is touted as a 3 in 1 product, of course, I'm gonna try it in the methods suggested.As A Toner
I wet a cotton pad and applied it on my face after cleansing. It's very refreshing and cooling but it doesn't sting. It also removed product leftovers that I didn't manage to wash off. I say it's effective as a pH balancing toner since it got rid of that squeaky feeling left after using a facial wash. But of course, we need to verify that, don't we?
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| Yup. Looks like the pH is in between 5 to 6. |
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| According to my digital pH tester, the pH is 5.1. |
As A Face Mist
I decanted some of the product in a clear spritz bottle so I can use it as a face mist. I used it during noon time or whenever I need a quick pick me up. It definitely works - it's very refreshing and good to use if you want to cool down a little bit.
However, note that you should probably use an atomizer that makes a very fine mist. I used a regular spritzer and the large droplets melted my makeup. If you care about aesthetics, you may also want to choose an opaque bottle. My younger brother commented I looked like I'm spraying dishwater on my face because of the cloudy solution. xD
As A Face Mask
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| I poured some of the toning essence in this container and took out a compressed sheet mask. |
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| Added more until the mask was drenched in the solution |
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| Selfie time lol |
I would do this all the time tbh but this method uses a lot of product. The container above is 20 ml. I filled it halfway but I have to add more to make sure the mask is soaked. Remember this bottle is only 180 ml - it would probably only last a couple of weeks if used as a mask. I estimate it's good for 2-3 months if you just use it as a regular toner.
3-Skin, 5-Skin, 7-Skin Method
The latest skincare trend in South Korea is the 7-Skin method. If you haven't heard of it yet, it's where you layer a toner (called skin in SK) SEVEN times in succession for super packed hydration. Some people only do up to three times, some five times - I think it depends on the toner you use.
Well, you know me, I just have to try it! I poured drops of this toner on my hand and then dabbed it on my face. After it dried, I patted on another layer. Dry and repeat.
So... do I recommend this toner for 7-Skin? Yes, but only up to three layers. After the third layer, I get the mask results detailed above. My skin is soft to touch, looks matte and not sticky at all.
I kept piling it on but I have to stop after the fifth layer because my hand and face felt stiff. I don't know how else to describe it - my skin still feel hydrated but I can't move my face. It feels tight and kinda numb, like I got injected with anesthesia (dentist flashbacks lol). I suspect it is because of the silica powder. By layering the toner, I also unwittingly packed the silica on my face. It's not a pleasant sensation. So yeah, up to 3 layers only! I think oily-skinned people will benefit from this the most since it's mattifying.
Will I repurchase?
Yes, this is a joy to use. I mainly use this as a toner but it's so cool that I can also use this in other ways! Love the matte look it gives me without being stripping. Would recommend this especially to people with oily skin. It's definitely worth trying out.And that's it for my review. Have you tried this Toning Essence? What do you think of it? Know other multi-use beauty items? Share it with me! Thanks and until next time~
Interested? I got mine from Althea. It's available for 750 Php (approx 15 USD). If you want to check it out, here's the direct product link: http://ph.althea.kr/milky-jelly-tonning-essence (Althea PH link)
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