Skinfood Review

Skinfood is a very popular Korean skincare brand. Their stores can be found all over Asia. But like always, I had to purchase them from ebay because Skinfood is not currently available in the USA. I got the Peach Sake Toner, Black Raspberry Su Serum, Aloe Sun Essence, and Aloe Sun BB Cream.

The Skinfood promise: "Special food for the skin to eat. Contains lots of nutritive and energetic ingredients such as fresh plants, fruits and etc. to maintain our bodies healthy and lively.

Peach Sake Toner (135 mL)


Manufacturer's Claims: "Fresh toner with 'sake' traditional Japanese wine brewed with rigidly selected rice, and 'peach' extracts rich in vitamin A and C to remove greasiness due to enlarged pores and excessive sebum."

Direction: After cleansing, apply directly or with a cotton pad to entire face. Gently pat to absorb.

My thoughts: This toner is a clear liquid. Has a light peach scent that is very pleasant to wake you up in the morning. Does not burn like other toners I've tried. Dries quickly without any stickiness. After using this toner for almost 2 months, there is no decrease in the size of my pores.

Will I repurchase? No. Smells very nice but there is no improvement in pore size or oil control.

Black Raspberry Su Serum (45 mL)

Manufacturer's Claims: "Containing rubus coreanus miquel extract, which was used to take care of coarse and dry skin in the old days, and sap from twelve herbal plants, this serum hydrates the skin's deep layers."

Direction: Apply evenly on your face after applying toner and press gently to absorb.

My Thoughts: Clear gel consistancy. Light herbal smell, a bit like your lawn after a rainy day. The smell is fresh, to me anyways, and disappears after you put it on. Dries quickly without any stickiness. A little goes a long way. This is an anti-aging serum to be used after toner and before moisturizer. When using this serum, I did noticed that I don't have to use as much moisturizer like I use to. I have combination skin and no longer have to use extra moisturizer on my dry areas.

Will I repurchase? Yes.

Aloe Sun Essence SPF 27 PA ++ (50 mL)


Manufacturer's Claims: "A waterproof sun block essence that has a sun protection factor high enough to use safely for all four seasons. Rich in extracts of aloe and green tea, which has the powerful ability to soothe the skin. It protects your skin from irritation caused by UV rays and gives nutrition to make your skin healthy. "

Directions: Apply small portion on face, neck arms and legs that are vulnerable to exposure to the ultraviolet rays. Avoid applying near the eyes.

Naked Skin

Absorbed clear without any white streaks

My Thoughts: Finally a sun screen I am not allergic to! I am such a freak, anything that I've come across with SPF in it will give me nasty hives. I did find one other sun screen that I didn't have a reaction to, but it left a white residue. This "Sun Essence" is very light creamy cream that absorbs fast without any white residue or sticky feeling. It has a soft, floral scent. Love this because it protects you from UVA and B.

Will I repurchase? Yes

Aloe Sun BB Cream SPF 20 PA+ (50g) in shade #2

Manufacturer's Claims: "Rich with Aloe, which possesses excellent hydrating properties and soothing effect, this multi-functional skin care product (UV protector & blemish corrector) provides moisture and nutrition to your skin while providing protection from UV rays. This cream leaves skin feeling moisturized while it corrects skin tone for a naturally air-brushed complexion."

Instruction: Apply as a foundation or as a base before your foundation.

Blends nicely into my skin. Skin looks brighter and more even.

My Thoughts: First of all, let me just say that BB creams are made primarily for Asian consumers. Most BB creams comes only in light or very light. Skin Food Aloe BB cream only comes in shade #1 and a darker shade #2. I got mine in #2 and then just add a bit of my other liquid foundation to make it darker to match my skin tone. In the picture, I did not mix in any darker foundation. I used it straight out of the tube onto my forearm. This cream has a nice, light floral scent that dissapears after application. It blends nicely leaving a beautiful matte finish. I wear it to work and it lasted the entire 12 hour shift without any fading. I just use blotting tissue during my lunch break and it's good as new.

Will I repurchase? Yes