I have bought for the first time from Innsifree World website last year and received a sample trial kit of the bija anti trouble line which includes a sheet mask, toner, lotion and spot essences. I was also intrigued by the bija anti trouble BB cream that they have which I also purchased to review for my blog. ^.^
What is Bija? Bija is also known as nutmeg in English with a scientific name of Torreya cunifera. It is mostly found on the forest of Jeju Island in South Korea. I found an article from the International Journal of Pharmacology in which they test the anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties of Torreya nucifera essential oil (TEO) against skin pathogens and found it showed excellent results for both. You can read the full journal article here if your interested.^.^
Product Desription
(from Innisfree website)
(from Innisfree website)
A refreshing face mask made from the torreya oil to clear your skin!
1. It's real squeeze mask with torreya oil! The fruits of the torreya tree have been highly appreciated and used as a precious ingredient.
2. Jeju green complexJeju green complex that consists of green tea, tangerine, cactus, camelia leaves and orchid keep your skin healthy.
3. Triple layered sheetThis triple layer sheet has a long-lasting moisturizing effect so that the essence can be absorbed into the skin.
2. Jeju green complexJeju green complex that consists of green tea, tangerine, cactus, camelia leaves and orchid keep your skin healthy.
3. Triple layered sheetThis triple layer sheet has a long-lasting moisturizing effect so that the essence can be absorbed into the skin.
How to use
1. After face wash, even out the skin texture with a toner.
2. Take out the mask and cover evenly over the entire face, avoiding the eyes and mouth.
3. Leave it on for 10~20 minutes.
4. Take off the sheet and lightly pat to let the remaining essence absorb into the skin.
Ingredients list
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Ethanol, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Betaine, Xanthan Gum, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Bija Oil(1mg), Sodium Hyaluronate, Tangerine Peel Extract, Orchid Extract, The green Tea Extract, Camellia Leaf Extract, Prickly Pear Extract, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance
Product Review
My first impression of the mask when I put it on was that this mask is really thin, but I am impressed on how soaked it was with the essence and also it lasted a little more than 20 mins before all the essence was soaked to my face. It never felt sticky after I removed the mask, and just patted the excess on my face until it got absorbed completely. It also really helped with my acne break outs and I can say this is Holy Grail sheet mask for me my skin loves it! I really like the combination of ingredients for this mask in addition to the bija oil it has green tea, tangerine, aloe and camelia leaf extract which are well known for their healing and anti-inflammatory properties. The grapefruit extract another ingredient I like because they are rich in Vitamin C and when applied topically they play a vital role in the formation of collagen, which is the main support system of the skin.
Product Description
(from Innisfree World website)
What it is
Natural Jeju torreya toner for trouble care!
1. Outstanding healing effect of the torreya seed oil for troubled skin
2. Natural salicylic acid for exfoliating and trouble care
3. Naturally fermentated alcohol for soothing skin
4. 100% Natural essential oil : The scent of pine, Juniper berries and woods comforts your mind and body.
What else you need to know
6-free system : parabens, synthetic colorants, mineral oil, animal-originated ingredients, artificial fragrances, imidazolidinyl urea.
How to use
After cleansing, pour an adequate amount of the toner onto the cotton pad and sweep over the entire face, avoiding eye and lip areas.
Ingredients list
WATER, ALCOHOL, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, TORREYA NUCIFERA SEED OIL, SALIX ALBA (WILLOW) BARK EXTRACT, CAMELLIA JAPONICA LEAF EXTRACT,ORCHID EXTRACT, OPUNTIA COCCINELLIFERA FRUIT EXTRACT, CITRUS UNSHIU PEEL EXTRACT,BIS-PEG-18 METHYL ETHER DIMETHYL SILANE, GLYCERETH-26, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, UREA, BETAINE, PEG-60 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, OCTYLDODECETH-16, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, PHENOXYETHANOL, ABIES SIBIRICA OIL, JUNIPERUS COMMUNIS FRUIT OIL, JUNIPERUS VIRGINIANA OIL, FRAGRANCE
Cosdna analysis
For anyone curious of the ph level of the toner its leaning around pH 6. Sorry for the low quality photo. If anyone knows a much more accurate reading of the pH please let me know down on the comments I only used a pH strip for this.
Innisfree bija anti trouble lotion
Product Description
(from Innisfree World website)
What it is
Natural Jeju torreya toner for trouble care
1. Outstanding healing effect of the torreya seed oil for troubled skin
2. Natural salicylic acid for exfoliating and trouble care
3. Naturally fermentated alcohol for soothing skin
4. 100% Natural essential oil : The scent of pine, Juniper berries and woods comforts your mind and body.
What else you need to know
6-free system : parabens, synthetic colorants, mineral oil, animal-originated ingredients, artificial fragrances, imidazolidinyl urea
How to use
After cleansing, pour an adequate amount of the toner onto the cotton pad and sweep over the entire face, avoiding eye and lip areas.
Ingredients List
WATER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, SQUALANE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, TORREYA NUCIFERA SEED OIL,SALIX ALBA (WILLOW) BARK EXTRACT, NIACINAMIDE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, CAMELLIA JAPONICA LEAF EXTRACT, ORCHID EXTRACT, OPUNTIA COCCINELLIFERA FRUIT EXTRACT, CITRUS UNSHIU PEEL EXTRACT, BETA-GLUCAN, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL UNSAPONIFIABLES, DIMETHICONE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERYL STEARATE, INULIN LAURYL CARBAMATE, CETYL ALCOHOL, DI-C12-13 ALKYL MALATE, OCTYLDODECANOL, SILICA, PEG-75 STEARATE, SUCROSE POLYSTEARATE, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, POLYACRYLATE-13, STEARETH-20, CETETH-20, PEG-100 STEARATE, POLYISOBUTENE, GLYCERIN, POLYSORBATE 20, PROPANEDIOL, DISODIUM EDTA, PHENOXYETHANOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, ABIES SIBIRICA OIL, JUNIPERUS COMMUNIS FRUIT OIL, JUNIPERUS VIRGINIANA OIL, FRAGRANCE
Product Review
I liked the the combination of the toner and the lotion when I was using it, it was lightweight enough for my oily skin. I started sampling this winter time and it cleared my acne breakouts but it was not providing enough hydration on my face and I observed dry patches on my face at times. Judging from the cosdna analysis of both the lotion has more irritants and acne triggers because of the alcohols in it so I don't suggest this to someone who are allergic to alcohol and also with a dry skin. I do think this combination will be good for the summertime but not for the winter season for my oily skin.
Product Description
(from Innisfree World website)
What it is
A spot essence that soothes areas of skin trouble
With the outstanding peeling effect of the Jeju torreya seed oil and natural salicylic acid, the spot essence helps treat and soothe troubled skin, presenting you with a smooth skin surface.
Research results
*Dermatologist tested
*Non-comedogenic tested
Because it does not contain ingredients that cause skin trouble, it can be used even on the trouble-prone skin.
How to use
After using the toner and lotion, apply a small amount onto bumpy, troubled spots.
Ingredients List
WATER, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, GLYCERETH-26, COCOGLYCERIDES, SQUALANE, CETYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERYL STEARATE, ARGININE, GLYCOLIC ACID, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, TROMETHAMINE,TORREYA NUCIFERA SEED OIL, CAMELLIA JAPONICA LEAF EXTRACT, ORCHID EXTRACT, OPUNTIA COCCINELLIFERA FRUIT EXTRACT, CITRUS UNSHIU PEEL EXTRACT, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL UNSAPONIFIABLES, GLYCERIN,SILICA, SUCROSE POLYSTEARATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, PEG-75 STEARATE, POLYACRYLATE-13, CETETH-20,STEARETH-20, POLYISOBUTENE, SODIUM CITRATE, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, POLYSORBATE 20,ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, CITRIC ACID, PHENOXYETHANOL, Abies Sibirica Oil, Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, FRAGRANCE
Product Description
(from Innisfree World website)
What it is
Natural Jeju torreya spot essence for redness on your troubled skin!
1. Outstanding healing effect of the torreya seed oil for troubled skin
2. Natural salicylic acid for exfoliating and trouble care
3. Naturally fermented alcohol for soothing skin
4. Calamine and chlorella ingredients for soothing skin
5. 100% Natural essential oil : The scent of pine, Juniper berries and woods
comforts your mind and body.
What else you need to know
6-free system : parabens, synthetic colorants, mineral oil, animal-originated ingredients, artificial fragrances, imidazolidinyl urea
Research results
*Dermatologist tested
*Non-comedogenic tested
Because it does not contain ingredients that cause skin trouble, it can be used on trouble-prone skin
How to use
Use cotton swab to gently apply onto troubled areas.
Ingredients List
WATER, ZINC OXIDE (CI 77947), CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, SILICA, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, PEG-10 DIMETHICONE, DIMETHICONE, POLYGLYCERYL-2 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE, NIACINAMIDE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, CHLORELLA MINUTISSIMA EXTRACT, DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE, DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, TORREYA NUCIFERA SEED OIL, CAMELLIA JAPONICA LEAF EXTRACT, ORCHID EXTRACT, OPUNTIA COCCINELLIFERA FRUIT EXTRACT, CITRUS UNSHIU PEEL EXTRACT, SALIX ALBA (WILLOW) BARK EXTRACT, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, VINYL DIMETHICONE/METHICONE SILSESQUIOXANE CROSSPOLYMER, GLYCERIN, PROPANEDIOL, LACTIC ACID, ALCOHOL, IRON OXIDE (CI 77491), IRON OXIDE (CI 77499), BETA-GLUCAN, SODIUM HYALURONATE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, PHENOXYETHANOL, Abies Sibirica Oil, Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, FRAGRANCE
Product Review
On application Top: Spot essence W Bottom: Spot essence R
After blending Top: Spot essence W Bottom: Spot essence R
I liked both spot essences they really worked well with clearing my acne breakouts. I liked the white spot essence (spot essence W) better because you can put it on your bare face and you would not notice it unlike the other kind, the green colored one (spot essence R), it acts as like a green makeup base to reduce redness but I still have to blend it with my BB cream so that you would not notice it. I actually bought a full size of the white essence on my second Innisfree haul coz I really liked it!^.^
Product Description
(from Innisfree World website)
What it is
BB cream for trouble care and covering spots with Jeju Bija oil
1. Contains Jeju bija oil and madecassoside
2. A soft finish with smooth coverage suitable for combination skin
3. The yellow base evens up skin tone, neutralizing the redness of the skin
What else you need to know
3-free : Free of animal ingredients, talc and colorants
How to use
Apply an appropriate amount onto palm and then spread evenly over from wide to narrow areas after regular skincare routine.
Ingredients list
WATER, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, DIMETHICONE, ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, LAURYL PEG-9 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE, TRISILOXANE, ZINC OXIDE (CI 77947), PEG-10 DIMETHICONE, IRON OXIDES (CI 77492), MADECASSOSIDE, SALIX ALBA (WILLOW) BARK EXTRACT, TORREYA NUCIFERA SEED OIL, SODIUM CHLORIDE, DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE, DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, METHYL METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, DIMETHICONE/PEG-10/15 CROSSPOLYMER, POLYSILICONE-11, STEARIC ACID, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, DISODIUM EDTA, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE, IRON OXIDES (CI 77491), IRON OXIDES (CI 77499), FRAGRANCE
Left: Bare face Right: With BB cream
Left: Bare face Right: With BB cream
Left: Bare face Right: With BB cream
It has a light to medium coverage but I find that this BB cream doesn't give enough moisture on application, thus really difficult to build coverage at it tends to get cakey when you put too much, and also it settles on the fine lines on my face (see the photo above when I tried blending it on my hands). Although it has great oil control throughout the day, another observation was that the BB cream sticks to the dry patches on my face which emphasizes the flakiness on my skin at that time. I like the oil control on this and the fact that it has bija oil on the ingredients but not liking it as a whole, I think I can mix this with my other BB creams that lacks oil control when I make my DIY BB cushion. ^.^
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