Laneige White Plus Renew Skin Care Line Review

Finally! My review for Laneige's White Plus Renew skin care line is here! I had been wanting to try Laneige's White Plus Renew line for the longest time but my local Amore stores were taking forever in stocking the new line. I haven't been to the Amore stores for a while but last I checked, they were still stocking Laneige's previous Star White line. I was really hopeful about this line since their Star White line had worked so well for me but alas, it just isn't faring that well on my currently very dry skin.
A little update on my current skin for the sake of this review: I've been able to test Laneige's White Plus Renew line more consistently lately since my skin has been a lot more calm lately. Calm as in not sensitive. The weather in Northern California has been ridiculously up and down lately though so my skin has been feeling very tight more often than usual. These are signs of dryness but I will state that I do not show any physical signs of dryness on my face, I can just feel the tightness.
Onward to the review!
  Laneige White Plus Renew Skin Refiner Size: 120ml
Cost: $25 on evecare.com
How To Use: For your morning and evening skin care, at skin refiner stage, take appropriate amount onto a cotton pad and lightly apply it in the order of cheeks, forehead, nose, lip area, and neck as lightly wiping out from inside to outside.
Pictures:

My Thoughts: From when I first started using it: The texture is more like that of a serum than refiner/toner. It's not very watery but almost jelly like when it comes out of the bottle. I wonder why Laneige didn't incorporate a pump into the design of the Skin Refiner bottle like they did with the Essence. I have to shake the glass bottle quite a bit to get out enough product to cover my face and neck which can lead to a tired arm. Thankfully, 4-5 drops will suffice. You can smell the Satsuma in the product. It smells really nice. :) Application with a square cotton pad was a bit difficult and seems a bit wasteful to me so I most often like to apply this refiner with my bare hands instead.
From recent uses:Originally, I was frustrated with how difficult it was to shake the product out of the bottle but after a few uses, it became significantly easier. Now it's just a matter of not shaking too hard so as to not get out an excess of product. I like the refreshing and moisturizing effect I get after using this refiner. I can go for quite a while before I feel a tightness in my skin and remember I need to apply the next step.

Laneige White Plus Renew Emulsion SPF15 Size: 120ml
Cost: $27 on evecare.com
How To Use: For the morning skin care, at the final stage of skin care, take appropriate amount (1.8 cm in diameter/0.4 ml) and lightly apply it in the order of cheeks, forehead, nose, lip area, and neck from inside to outside.
Pictures:

My Thoughts: I just have to be honest: this is my least favorite of the entire line (what I own of it) because it makes me ridiculously shiny. :( My face looks like how one might look in a really humid and hot area: moist all over, super shiny, and presumably sticky. Aside from that, the emulsion smells really nice like most other Laneige products I've tried and absorbs quickly into the skin.

White Plus Renew Essence Size: 40ml
Cost: $40 on evecare.com
How to Use: For the morning and evening skin care, at the essence stage, pump two times (1cm in diameter/0.4 ml) and lightly apply it in the order of cheeks, forehead, nose, lip area, and neck. Lightly press the palms down onto the face for the better absorption.
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My Thoughts: Two pumps are just enough to cover my face and neck. Don't rub your hands together too much or the product will quickly evaporate. Applying this serum after having applied the refiner, my skin feels extra nice and moisturized.

White Plus Renew Night Cream Size: 50ml
Cost: $40 on evecare.com
How to Use: For the evening skin care, at the cream stage, take appropriate amount (1cm in diameter/0.4 ml) and lightly apply it in the order of cheeks, forehead, nose, lip area, and neck from inside to outside. And then lightly press the palms down onto the face for the better absorption.
Pictures:

My Thoughts: From when I first started using it: The first thing I noticed was how thick it was compared to Laneige's Star White Cream which I've previously used. I scooped out a bit too much the first time, double the amount I actually needed. A little goes a long way with this product which is nice since it's one of the costlier items of the line. The consistency of the cream is silky/watery to me. I really like how it feels. Absorbs extremely well after a bit of patting on. I imagine this might be a bit too rich for those with oily skin types though. The morning after I tried the White Plus Renew Night Cream, I noticed one small milia bump under my left eye. I don't know if it's because of this cream or not but I'm not going to risk it so I'll keep this product away from my eyes. Instead, I'll use my CeraVe Cream to moisturize around my eye area as usual. Similar to the Refiner, you can smell the Satsuma. I love going to bed smelling like Laneige. :)
Recent uses in strange cold, dry weather: I can apply a nice amount of this White Plus Renew Cream all over my face and when I wake up the next morning, I can still feel a tightness around my eye area. Yes, I continued application of this cream around my eye area and have not broken out in any milia whatsoever. With that said, I suppose I won't be suggesting use of this cream for those with very dry, thirsty skin.

Overall White Plus Renew Skin Care Line Thoughts:- Line is much richer than their previous Star White line.- Although, it's still not moisturizing enough for very cold/dry days for those with dry skin.- Did not irritate my skin. Didn't clog pores.- Imo, has a really nice scent but it may be overwhelming to some.- Gorgeous, gorgeous packaging design as always.- The Night Cream comes with a nice little spoon for sanitary reasons. Love it!- Unfortunately, didn't see noticeable enough brightening/whitening results for me to warrant a future repurchase.
For those of you who want to try out the line:YesStyleFacial-ShopSaSaThe Eve Care

Laneige Power Essential Skin Refiner Review

Today's post is a guest post by my friend, T!



Laneige Power Essential Skin Refiner

Comes in 3 formulas: Sensitive, Light (Combination-Oily), and Moisture (Dry-Normal).
This review is for Laneige Power Essential Skin Refiner in Light.

Description: Refreshing skin refiner with purifying and softening effect for clear skin.
Size: 200ml

Product Benefits:
- Eliminates impurities in the pores, and removes keratin for clear and transparent skin.
- Bio Dusali, extracted from fermented seaweed with strong energy of life, supplies energy to the skin and promotes keratin turnover, while the Hyacinth extracts purify the skin from heavy metal, smog, and other harmful materials to leave the skin moist and transparent.
- Niacinamide helps for brightened skin tone with keratin care. Cotton extracts prevents skin damage to refine oily and dull skin for clear and healthy skin

Directions:
1. Dispense appropriate amount onto a cotton pad after cleansing every morning and evening.
2. Gently apply as lightly wiping out from inside to outside

My Thoughts:
- Fragrant scent
- I love how it leaves my skin feeling refreshed and moisturized!
- No noticeable diminishing of pores
- Beautiful and very sturdy packaging (plastic, not glass). Nozzle keeps product from spilling too much if you accidentally drop it.
- Does not irritate my combination/sensitive skin!
- Would repurchase again :)

Where to Purchase:
YesAsia.com $38.00
SaSa.com $22.60

Laneige Strawberry Peeling Gel Review

T got me Incheon Airport brochures with Bi on them. Lol.
Yay! I've finally gotten the chance to try Laneige's Strawberry Peeling Gel! I've tried their Yogurt Pack before and loved the smell. This Peeling Gel is similarly scented but imo, it's not as strongly scented. Love that it comes in a squeeze tube instead of a jar like some of Laneige's other products. Thanks T for getting this for me when you were in Korea!

Size: 150ml

Product Information:
- Gently massage your face with hands, and dead cells will be removed naturally with cellulose. - Experience a clearer and smoother skin the next morning!
- This peeling gel contains strawberry extracts that help keep your skin healthy and moisturized.
- The exfoliating enzyme contained in the red capsule helps to gently remove dead cells deeply buried in the skin, facilitating turnover of the skin and making it vital and healthy.


Directions:
1. Apply a nickel-sized amount (2cm in diameter) on clean dry face, and spread it evenly on the entire face avoiding eyes and mouth area.
2. Massage for 1 minute. Once cellulose brings dead skin cells out of the skin, wash off with lukewarm water.
3. Use once or twice a week. Adjust frequency depending on skin conditions.
4. If you have sensitive skin, massage very gently.







My Thoughts:
+ Instant results. My face feels soooooo soft afterwards~ :)
+ Doesn't dry out my skin. No odd reactions either!
+ Scent of the peeling gel is slightly strawberry like but disappears immediately once you begin rubbing away at your face.
+ Doesn't dry out my skin.
+ Unlike other peeling gels I’ve tried, the “dead skin” that results from using this peeling gel is concentrated on my fingertips versus my face.
- I have to use around 3 dollops to cover my entire face. One isn't enough because the moment you apply it to, say, your cheek area and start trying to spread it around, it quickly turns flaky. A little too quick for me.

Verdict?
Would definitely repurchase if needed. I'd recommend this for those with sensitive skin since the exfoliators aren't abrasive and are very gentle. Mmm I think I'll go treat myself to an exfoliation right now since this Strawberry Peeling Gel smells so good... :)

Where to Purchase:
Evecare.com $20
Cosme-de.com $22
Sasa.com $23
Yesstyle.com $28
EBay

Laneige Sensitive UV Protector SPF31 PA++ Review

Laneige Sensitive UV Protector SPF31 PA++ Review
Some of these pictures are ones I edited for my first blog but never posted.
I purchased Laneige's Sensitive UV Protector SPF31 PA++ a while back when I ran out of my first bottle of Clarins UV Plus Day Screen. I was looking for a cheaper alternative. Laneige's Sensitive UV PRotector cost me $22 + tax versus Clarins UV Plus Day Screen which costs $40 + tax.

It's alcohol-free, fragrance-free, and color-free; great for those with sensitive skin!




If you can't tell, the tiny opening makes it difficult to squeeze out a lot of product at once. Also, the sunscreen isn't liquid like my normal Clarins sunscreen is. It's creamy and a bit thick. This combination is a bit annoying when I'm rushing to put on sunscreen in the mornings or before I go out.

Here is my skin before application:

Here is my skin after application:

It is the opposite side of my face but you can still see the difference. It's a bit shinier than before application. Nothing a little blotting paper and/or powder won't fix!
Verdict?I won't be repurchasing this product since the tiny opening makes it too difficult to squeeze out product quickly. It also doesn't apply as easily compared to liquid sunscreens (which I think I might now favor over this) and leaves me a bit shiny. I still really love my HG Clarins UV Plus Day Screen. It might be pricey but it keeps my face looking matte for the majority of the day, dispenses and applies easily... I could go on but I'll save that for a review. :) If you have really sensitive skin though and are looking for a new sunscreen, this might just be the product for you! At $22, it (hopefully) won't rip a hole in your wallet and is fragrance, color, alcohol, and supposedly chemical free.

Laneige Water Bank Essence Review

Isn't the cover pretty??

T recently returned from a trip to Asia and brought me back a gift! Knowing that I've been eying Laneige products for a while now, she got me a Laneige Water Bank Essence Special Set! Thank you, T~ :) The Water Bank Essence Special Set came with a full size bottle of Laneige Water Bank Essence and samples of Power Essential Skin Refiner, Balancing Emulsion, Water Bank Moisture Cream, and Water Sleeping Pack.


This box lies under the decorative cover.


Then you unwrap that layer and you get to the goodies~



Here is a review on the Water Bank Essence:

Use
- Two pumps is just enough to cover my face and neck.

Less than a pump is shown here:


Very watery and thin in consistency:


Fully absorbed:


Packaging
- Gorgeous! Glass bottle with hygienic pump dispenser.

My Thoughts
- The watery texture works great for when my skin feels like it needs a bit of extra moisturization during the day and I don't want to pack on something too thick like lotion.
- Feels a bit tacky immediately after application but sinks in well after a few minutes.
- I noticed that quite a few reviews have complained about this product not being moisturizing enough but according to Laneige, essence is the 2nd to last step in your skin care routine, not supposed to the last step. Cream goes last. If cream is too thick for you, try something with a thinner consistency like lotion. I imagine this might be good for those with oily skin to use in the summer since it's not very heavy.
- Is scented.
- Did not irritate my sensitive skin.
- No noticeable changes in my skin but the extra moisturization is nice to have.

Verdict?
I'd most likely repurchase this for myself for use in the winter time when my skin needs extra moisture. Otherwise, it feels like a nice little treat if I have time to add an extra step in my skin care routine. I've been using it for a little over a week now (only during the night time) and whenever I wake up the next morning, my skin looks radiant and supple.

Where to Buy Laneige?

Where can you buy Laneige products? I've seen this question asked left and right so I decided to do a little post on where you can find Laneige products. I've gotten mine from a "local" Amore Pacific store. (I quote local because it's not actually that close but it's still within decent driving range.)

Here are a few sites I've found that sell Laneige products online (They may not carry Laneige's entire range though). I've used the prices of a few of their most popular products (in $USD) as a general reference to price ranges:

EveCare.com
Water Sleeping Pack_EX Price: $23
Strawberry Yogurt Peeling Gel Price: $20
Water Bank Essence Price: $29
Have to Pay For Shipping? Free shipping with purchases over $49.99

Sasa.com
Water Sleeping Pack_EX Price: $25.90
Strawberry Yogurt Peeling Gel Price: $23.90
Water Bank Essence Price: $31
Have to Pay For Shipping? Free Shipping on orders over $75.

Facial-Shop.com
Water Sleeping Pack_EX Price: N/A
Strawberry Yogurt Peeling Gel Price: $27.99
Water Bank Essence Price: N/A
Have to Pay For Shipping? No. Free shipping worldwide.

Cosme-De.com
Water Sleeping Pack_EX Price: $27
Strawberry Yogurt Peeling Gel Price: $22
Water Bank Essence Price: $37
Have to Pay For Shipping? No. Free shipping on every order.

YesStyle.com
Water Sleeping Pack_EX Price: $30
Strawberry Yogurt Peeling Gel Price: $30
Water Bank Essence Price: N/A
Have to Pay For Shipping? For orders under $150, shipping is $9.99. Orders over $150 get FS.

RedGingerCosmetics.com
Water Sleeping Pack_EX Price: $29
Strawberry Yogurt Peeling Gel Price: $29
Water Bank Essence Price: $45
Have to Pay For Shipping? Yes (S&H for me would have been $13 for one item.)

Ebay.com
Here are some sellers on eBay that sell Laneige:
reallyhappyidea
codinara
crediblemen (is selling Laneige's Water Sleeping Pact_EX for $19.99 + FS)
fung4614
kgoodshop
beautyparcel (is selling Laneige's Strawberry Yogurt Peeling Gel for $21.99 + FS)
cos_beauty
queenkong_store

Laneige: A Skin Care Range Guide Part 4

Laneige: A Skin Care Range Guide Part 4



6. Perfect Renew
Description from site: Anti-aging for clear and younger-looking skin. The skin-friendly water of Ceramide Repair Water solves the problem of dryness, which is the root of aging, and Skin Renewal Peptide works as actin, a skin protein, to activate the anti-aging care inside the skin and restore the younger-looking clarity of your skin.



Perfect Renew Skin Refiner
Size: 120ml

Description:
- Skin refiner that transparent gel penetrates into skin giving moisture and tension.
- Ceramaid repair water fills up between dead cells and addressing dryness, a cause of aging, and helping effective elements be absorbed deep into the skin.
- 7 oligosacharides ingredients and hyaluronic acid gives moisturizing effect as well as strengthening skin barrier allowing skin to have elastic and moisture state.
- Himalaya Snow Water that contains abundant snow minerals provides nutrition and vitality to the skin and realizes the transparent and pure skin from deep inside of skin.

How to Use:
1. After cleansing, pump 1-2 times to apply. 2. Gently apply along the skin texture.


Perfect Renew Emulsion
Size: 100ml

Description:
- Lotion that fits into your skin tightly by absorbing moisture.
- Ceramaid repair water fills up between dead cells and addressing dryness, a cause of aging, and helping effective elements be absorbed deep into the skin.
- Biosacharide gum forms a coated layer on the outler layer of skin, giving double moisturizing effect. It allows smooth and moist skin everyday.
- Himalaya Snow Water that contains abundant snow minerals provides nutrition and vitality to the skin and realizes the transparent and pure skin from deep inside of skin.

How to Use:
1. After using skin refiner, pump 1-2 times.
2. Gently apply along the skin texture


Perfect Renew Essence
Size: 40ml

Description:
- As snowflakes sliding down, Essence with delicate 15 seconds massage treats signs of aging and gives elastic finish.
- Moist and smoothly applied, but alters to elastic feeling. Can feel the synergy effect with easy anti-aging massage.
- Almond extract, pommegranate extract, cocoa extract cares face lines by giving lifting effect and anti-oxident effect.
- Can feel elastic and moisturized skin inside and outside by caring uneven skin texture due to signs of aging.
- Himalaya Snow Water that contains abundant snow minerals provides nutrition and vitality to the skin and realizes the transparent and pure skin from deep inside of skin.

How to Use:
1. After using emulsion, pump 1-2 times and appply onto cheek, forehead and chin.
2. For cheek area, massage and spread out the essence with inward to outward motion.
3. Massage mouth area to eye area with upward motion and for forehead, apply with inward to outward upward motion.
4. Finish up with palm, lightly pressing down face from inward to outward motion.



Perfect Renew Cream
Size: 50ml

Description:
- Low viscose cream that cares first signs of aging. - Hyaluronic acid ingredient treats skin dryness, basic cause of all skin troubles, and allows moist and smooth skin. - konjac mannan extract and sugar cane extract give wet compress effect thus making moisturizing barrier. - Himalaya Snow Water that contains abundant snow minerals provides nutrition and vitality to the skin and realizes the transparent and pure skin from deep inside of skin.

How to Use:
1. After using lotion (or essence), apply proper amount.
2. Gently apply along the skin texture.


Perfect Renew Dual Touch Eyes
Size: 15ml + 15ml

Description:
- Dual anti-aging eye care treating all signs of aging in eye area allowing bright and smooth eye area.
- Phytospingosine fermented ingredient, protects eye area from external irritation and helps circulation to care dark circles.
- Himalaya Snow Water that contains abundant snow minerals provides nutrition and vitality to the skin and realizes the transparent and pure skin from deep inside of skin.

[Dual Touch Eye Day Cream (SPF25/PA++)]
- Brightens eye area by gently absorbing into skin.
- Gives anti-aging effect by preventing skin aging from UV light.
- Beta Glucan gives elasticity and vitality to fatigued eye area due to stress.

[Dual Touch Eye Night Gel]
- Concentrated gel absorbs into skin caring first sign of aging.
- Moisturizing and aging care penetrates deeply into the skin overnight, gives smoothness to eye area.
- Dermochlorela and Yeast extract help blood circulation of eye area and give elasticity.

How to Use:
1. Day: Apply the proper amount at the last step of skincare.
2. Night: After applying essence, before using cream, apply the proper amount.
3. Pat lightly along the eye area with forth finger.
4. Use spatula that is contained in the product and place in the hole for later use.



Perfect Renew Sleeping Treatment
Size: 40ml + 10g

Description:
- Sleeping pack that improves your skin while sleeping with moisturizing powder ampule effect.
- For cream pack. Aloe extract gives moisturizing effect, chestnut extract cares dead cell.
- Moisturizing powder is composed of ceramaid and hyaluronic acid. When applied, powder gets dissolved into cream pack and provides moisture and prevents moisture loss. It also gives silky finish to greasiness after night care.
- Himalaya Snow Water that contains abundant snow minerals provides nutrition and vitality to the skin and realizes the transparent and pure skin from deep inside of skin.

How to Use:
1. Use it 2-3 times a week, at the last step of skincare.
2. Apply the proper amount of cream pack on the entire face avoiding eye and mouth areas. Let the cream be absorbed.
3. nto the cream, lightly pat powder with puff. To optimize effectiveness of ampule, it is better to pat rather than rubbing.
4. Amount of powder usage can differ according to one's preference since it is moisturizing powder.
5. In the morning, cleanse face with foam cleanser.


7. Special Care
Description from site: Laneige special care for instantly moist, smooth, bright, and healthy skin.
Whitening care for clearer and brighter skin.



Water Sleeping Pack_EX
Size: 80ml

Description:

- Night time skin transmission (permeability) shows higher rate than the one in the day time.
- Applying it right before sleep time, the best state for the skin transmission according to the skin circadian rhythm, maximizes the efficiency of overnight water supply.
- The function of skin remarkably declines in the night time. Enriched with Beta-glucan, Water Sleeping Pack_EX deeply hydrates fatigue and dry skin while Ceramide SLN formula strengthens the skin barrier.
- With containing the Snow Water, it helps to keep your skin look more crystal clear and vitalized.
- Antioxidant effect of Hunza Apricot Extracts helps brighten skin tone evenly by removing harmful oxygen and purifying skin.
- Recoverine from Chestnuts promotes turnovers of horny layers to remove dead cells away for vigorous water supply and sleek skin texture.
- An aromatic essence compound exclusively developed by AMOREPACIFIC, Sleepscent™(Patent application No. 10-2009-0043726), helps to relax your mind and body and derive for a good sleep. A good sleep effect allowing sufficient relaxation eventually reinforces skin restoration for healthier skin condition. Essential oils from Orange Flower, Rose, Ylang Ylang, Sandal Wood etc. are contained in the Sleepscent™.
- Light gel-type texture without stickiness but moisture leaves you a comfortable sleep.

How to Use:
1. In the evening, follow the face relaxing massage after applying skin refiener and emulsion after face wash.
2. After taking appropriate amount(2.5cm in diameter recommended), mark on nose tipe,cheeks,forehead, and chin areas, and feel the scent for about 3 seconds. * Relax your body and mind through the Sleepscent™.
3. Gently spread over the face from inner part to outer part along the skin texture. 4. Go to sleep after absorption without rinsing off. (Wash face in the next morning)

* Use once or twice a week.
* Apply more than recommended amount when your skin is particulary dry.
* Open the cap and breathe in the scent of Water Sleeping Pac_EX about 5 seconds before use when you feel a heavy stress.
* Apply to neck area for neck care.



Strawberry Yogurt Pack
Size: 80ml

Description:
- This massage pack makes you feel the highly enriched strawberry yogurt texture without worrying about runny contents.
- Yogurt extract makes skin soft and strawberry extract gives a clean and healthy appearance.
- The larger capsule contains mineral water (with tomato, kiwi, grape, banana, and lemon extracts and essential minerals including calcium, magnesium and zinc) and lactic acid bacteria for an added nutrition and moisture to your skin.
- Vitamin E ingredients contained in the smaller capsule are absorbed into skin to make it smoother and healthier.
- Simple massaging at home turns dry skin supple and moisturized.
- It is recommended to keep this product refrigerated during the summer.

How to Use:
1. Apply a nickel-sized amount (2cm in diameter) on clean dry face, and spread it evenly on the entire face avoiding eyes and mouth area.
2. Massage for 1 minute. Once cellulose brings dead skin cells out of the skin, wash off with lukewarm water.
3. Use once or twice a week. Adjust frequency depending on skin conditions.
4. If you have sensitive skin, massage very gently.



Strawberry Yogurt Peeling Gel
Size: 150ml

Description:
- Gently massage your face with hands, and dead cells will be removed naturally with cellulose. Experience a clearer and smoother skin the next morning!
- This peeling gel contains strawberry extracts that help keep your skin healthy and moisturized.
- The exfoliating enzyme contained in the red capsule helps to gently remove dead cells deeply buried in the skin, facilitating turnover of the skin and making it vital and healthy.

How to Use:
1. Apply a nickel-sized amount (2cm in diameter) on clean dry face, and spread it evenly on the entire face avoiding eyes and mouth area.
2. Massage for 1 minute. Once cellulose brings dead skin cells out of the skin, wash off with lukewarm water.
3. Use once or twice a week. Adjust frequency depending on skin conditions.
4. If you have sensitive skin, massage very gently.

(Oh my goodness. This post took forever. I'll do Sun Care & Cleansers another day.)

Part 1: Laneige Basic Care
Part 2: Laneige Water Bank, Laneige Hydra Solution
Part 3: Laneige White Plus Renew, Laneige Pore Care
Part 4: Laneige Perfect Renew, Laneige Special Care


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