Clinique 7 Day Scrub Cream Rinse-off Formula 50ml

Clinique 7 Day Scrub Cream Rinse-off Formula 

This is actually a gift that came with the Mothers Day Smart Skin Clinique Set. I will be reviewing that set separately later on. Anyway, it's a sample size of 50ml which isn't that bad in my opinion. It's a good sample to test try and I've been using this once a week for about a month. As you can see from the image above featuring a brand new flower c:, there's still quite a lot of product left!

Description:
Dermatologist-developed exfoliating cream that deflakes and refines the face. It helps minimize the appearance of fine lines and clears the way for moisture. The product is suitable for all skin type.

Directions: 
-Massage gently over makeup-free skin
-Avoid eye area
-Do not use on active breakout
-Rinse with warm water or tissue off
-Follow with your 3-Step Skin Care System

What Do I Think About It?
The scrub cream is really gentle and that is a plus for sensitive skin. They claim it's gentle enough to use everyday hence the name 7 day scrub cream, but I don't want to try that. Using it once a week is enough for me. It is a white thick texture that has tiny microbeads in there. I wasn't able to see the actual beads, but once I started rubbing them into my hand, I can certainly feel the beads. I love the feel of it on my face, very gentle and there's no scent at all. No floral, no fruity, no scent. I have a dry patch around the tip of my nose and after using the product, the dry patch disappeared. *poof* 

It did not dry out my skin, in fact my face felt clean and smooth. My face wasn't irritated at all and I think it did a good job cleaning out my pores around my cheek. However it wasn't strong enough to deeply clean out my pores around my nose and blackheads. 

The product also claims to minimize the appearance of fine lines and I can't really verify that... I don't have major fine lines on my face so I have nothing to say about that claim.

PROS
-Gentle enough for sensitive skin
-Keeps face clean and smooth
-Exfoliates well 
-No fragrance 
-Dermatologist approved 

CONS
-Wasn't strong enough to get rid of blackheads or white heads

Rate = 7/10

Where to get this product?

 Sephora         OR        Clinique

*Note that I only got the sample version (50ml) as a gift, but the actual size is 3.5oz or about 105ml for a price around 20-21 USD*

                                                                                                                           

Innisfree Soybean Energy Essence Light 150mL

Innisfree Soybean Energy Essence Light 150mL

This was my very first essence that I have bought from oo35mm which is a small beauty shop in Chinatown. You've all heard about SK-II Facial Treatment Essence and other powerful essence dupes such as Missha Time Revolution The First Treatment Essence, Tony Moly Intense Care Galactomyces First Essence and Secret Key Starting Treatment Essence. Originally I wanted to get my hands on Missha's essence, but unfortunately it was sold out... Sigh. Anyway I really wanted an essence especially for the Summer and this was it or so I thought! 

What is it?

-A skin activating essence with 94% fermented Jeju soybean extract that makes the skin smooth, clean and clear.
-Skin-activating ingredients created during the fermentation process purify dull skin and help restore firmness to sagging skin.
-As a watery type essence, it absorbs lightly and quickly into the skin. Energy essence best suited for the summer, or for oily and combination skin who needs enhancement in skin tone and texture.

Directions
After face wash, soak a cotton pad with the essence and wipe off along the
skin to remove sebum and dead skin cells.

What do I think? 

I have been using this product for about 3 weeks and it was okay. Maybe I have to use it for a longer time period? I did wake up to a brighter face and it did sooth some of my redness around my forehead, but that's pretty much it. The product is really light and watery that was hard to grasp. I suggest using a spray bottle to spray it around your face, but I didn't feel like it moisturized my face. It was just too light for my taste. It's best suited for oily skin type. I do agree that it's great for the Summer and I do feel myself reaching to it whenever it's in the 90's in NYC. 

PROS

- Odorless

- Great for oily skin - light 

-The bottle isn't made of glass so it's easier to carry

-Brightens face

CONS

- Not an immediate result 

- Not moisturizing if you have dry skin

-Not good for year long 

Where to get it? 

81 Mott St 2nd Floor   Check out their website to see their beauty products. 
New York NY 10013    http://www.oo35mm.com/

How would I rate this product? 6.5/10 I have to get my hands on Missha's essence.