[Review] Innisfree Bija Cica Balm

While Asian beauty products has been a rage over many countries, Korean beauty products has been one of the most raved, be it the don't-know-how-many-steps skincare routine, oil cleansing method, etc. 

My sister recently went to Korea, and of course, I had to ask her to get me some stuffs from there! Because come on, how many skin care product is actually considered enough...?



And er - socks.

After hearing all the rave about this Innisfree Bija Cica Balm among Koreans on Instagram and YouTube, I had to get it! It is sold at a price of 22,000 KRW, which converts to around 27 SGD. Quite pricey for a 40ml tube, but let's test it out!

It has a rather simplistic packaging that looks like those typical of Innisfree's products. A nice, clean feel. :)

I really like the tube with the small nozzle as I can control the amount I want to dispense so I can spot treat and it's hygienic as well, unlike jar/tub type.

 

This balm protects skin against external irritants while helping relieve irritated skin.

[Directions] Apply evenly over the entire face before using the cream.

For spots: Apply thickly on the affected area. 

[Ingredients] WATER, PROPANEDIOL, GLYCERIN, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, SQUALANE, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, MADECASSOSIDE, MADECASSIC ACID, ASIATICOSIDE, ASIATIC ACID, TORREYA NUCIFERA SEED OIL, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, ORCHID EXTRACT, OPUNTIA COCCINELLIFERA FRUIT EXTRACT, CAMELLIA JAPONICA LEAF EXTRACT, CITRUS UNSHIU PEEL EXTRACT, PANTHENOL, C12-16 ALCOHOLS, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE, PALMITIC ACID, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, POLYSORBATE 60, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, TROMETHAMINE, DISODIUM EDTA, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL

 

The balm has a gel-like consistency and it is rather odourless. It spreads very easily and absorbs into the skin well. 

I've recently tried this balm on my cheeks due to redness caused by a recent active breakout of acne and whiteheads (I have no idea why :<). I guess I may have damaged my skin and my moisture barrier. It sucks, and I regretted not taking care of my skin well enough. I was probably trying out too many products at once.. or one of the products I tried had a bad reaction. :l So, don't be like me. :D

This balm does help to relieve and ease the redness I have on my cheeks. For the first few days I applied this balm (day and night), it didn't seem to do anything for me. I thought it would just be a bust. But after using for weeks, I noticed its slight effects on my cheeks. My cheeks are less inflamed and red thanks to the balm! (There has to be patience, and I'm glad I held on.) It is very lightweight and not greasy at all. It does help to calm down some of my acne when I applied a thick layer over it as well. Overall, I would say it's a good product, and I think that it would be suitable for sensitive skin too!

The only con I have here is the price wise. It is slightly pricey for a small tube bought in Korea, it must be retailed even pricier in Singapore's Innisfree store. Do check it out!

Thanks for reading!

Love,
Pitzzadiary