On the seventh day I use this soap, I proceed with drying my face using a face towel and notice that there is dryness and "tightness" on my skin. It could also be my skin barrier having been compromised due to over-cleansing or a combination of other factors. 

It is probably best to use this soap once in a while, rather than continuously.

☆Lathers well. 
☆Does not dry out my skin post-cleansing.
☆Perfect for removing light makeup, sunscreen, and dirt on face. 
☆This soap is the embodiment of deep cleansing without stripping your natural skin moisture.
☆My skin feels moisturised after cleansing.
☆Have never experienced any breakouts, redness, skin irritation, etc.

//Description//
"A hypoallergenic, mildly acidic cleansing soap with an acidity similar to the pH of skin". ​ 

//Star Ingredients//
☆Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract is rich in Vitamin B and E, which helps to brighten and moisturise the skin.
☆Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Powder is an antioxidant that nourishes the skin. 

//Texture & Scent//
A regular soap with tiny grains of black sesame seeds. Scent is nothing overwhelming. 

//Price & Packaging//
Bought this bar soap together with the serum, cleansing balm, and a sunscreen as a holiday set edition. In Malaysia, we use Shopee app, a renowned e-commerce platform for anything related to skincare. I bought this set from a trusted distributor at RM 90.00/USD 21.41. You can also purchase the single soap on the official website of Beauty of Joseon at USD 10.00.

Storage (and saving) tip: I store this bar soap in a tiny tupperware outside of bathroom hoping it could somehow make the soap last longer. I never use this soap on the body. It is best to store this soap in a mesh pouch and recommended to cut it in several pieces for a longer use.

■Noticeable white cast on my medium tan skin (mine is Type 3-4 on Fitzpatrick Scale or Korean Shade 27 Honey Beige). Tip: You can lessen the amount of white cast by layering the sunscreen (not to the point will it dissipate completely). 
■ White streaks cling to dry patches, creases, hairlines, eye brows, and eye lids no matter the rubbing. Leaves my hairline gray due to the white cast. Temporarily cloud both my eyes because some of the sunscreen melt and get into them.
■I notice I have tiny bumps on the third day wearing this sunscreen. It could be my skincare habits or a combination of other factors. 
■Super hard to cleanse even with double cleansing. Takes time and effort to wash my face off completely to remove sunscreen.
■Does not aggravate redness on a certain area of my face. But does not soothe it either. No cooling or relief sensation as I would have expected based on its claim.
■Not shine-free, which is unfavourable to oily skin peeps like mine. I prefer a more soft-matte or natural finish without me having to apply mineral powder on top of the sunscreen layer. 

Final verdict: Recommended for dry to combi skin with lighter/fairer skin tone. As a daily use, it is best suited to wear under a makeup. Also great to wear when you are going to the beach since this sunscreen is super hard to remove unless you double cleanse.

Rate: 2.5/5

☆Go-to sunscreen when breakouts.
☆Awesome INCI list for sensitive skin users.
☆Easy to rub and spread.
☆Does not pill.
☆Does not irritate/sting/burn my skin and eyes.
☆Is not drying.

//Description//
"Inorganic UV protection sun cream with low-irritant formula takes care of stress due to fine dust and hot feel from UV rays".

//Claims// 
☆Protects skin from external influences and UV rays with its non-sticky formula.
☆Soothes irritated skin from external stress with cooling-relief ingredients such as panthenol and madecassoside.
☆Hypoallergenic mineral sunscreen that physically blocks UV rays.


//Key points//
☆Low pH formula
☆Naturally derived ingredients
☆Ingredient callouts
-Free of:
◇Animal materials
◇Alcohol
◇Mineral oils
◇Essential oils
◇Synthetic perfume/fragrance
◇Polyacrylamide
◇Imidazolidinyl urea
◇Triethanolamine
◇Tar colours
◇Talc
◇Paraben 

//Star Ingredients//
☆Zinc oxide
☆Madecassoside
☆Panthenol
☆Green Tea
☆Tocopherol 

//Texture & Scent//
Soft creamy texture with a typical mineral or paste-ish scent. 

//Price & Packaging//
Comes with a plastic tube and a flip cap. In Malaysia, we use Shopee app, a renowned e-commerce platform for anything related to skincare. I bought this sunscreen twice from an authorised and trusted distributor at RM 25.50/USD 6.41 and RM 48.00/USD 11.41 respectively. This sunscreen is also retailed at USD 16.72 on Yesstyle and USD 11.34 on Etude House website respectively. 

📛Mildly greasy after 1-2 hours with my T-zone gets the oiliest (despite me skipping my moisturiser). Partially due to my oily skin. Best suited for normal and dry to combination skin living in a cold and dry climate. 
📛Sting my eyes at the end of the day. Tip: Avoid using this sunscreen around the eyes. Apply inorganic/mineral/physical sunscreen or sun stick instead. Both are not irritating and do not easily 'melt' and get into your eyes.
📛Mix of strong soapy (like a baby's soap) with alcohol scent. I do not necessarily mind just pointing it out as a fact.
📛Could take some efforts to efficiently scoop the last contents due to the tube design and its hard structure unless you cut it out with a blade. 

💦Lightweight. Runny gel-cream/lotion texture. 
💦Tiny nozzle discourages spillage which is good.
💦No white cast. 
💦No stinging and burning sensation on my skin.
💦Glossy/glow finish. Does not dry down to matte. Probably because of the Aqualicia technology.
💦Read it's good as a makeup base but have never tried it. 
💦Travel-friendly. Does not take up too much space.

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