Etude House: Skin Malgem

And I'm back with another review! Etude House's skin malgem :) I got mine as a free gift for spending so much when I visited Seoul during Easter Break, so it's hard to judge whether it was really worth the price. I got a small bottle of Deep Moist toner (or moisturiser)  and a small bottle of Smoother (an exfoliating product). Anyhow, here it is.

From Left to Right: Smoother, Deep Moist, (x2) Cotton Pads

Things To Do Before Usage: 

1) Wash Your Face 

- if you just use water, that's fine too 

2) Dry your face completely for the best effects 

Packaging Review: N/A 

Product: 

1) Deep Moist (milky and thick substance) 

I can't be sure whether this was supposed to be a moisturiser or a toner because Etude House wasn't very specific. However, judging from its name, I'll say it's a moisturiser. But unfortunately, I only felt a slight difference on my skin. Sure, it is moisturising alright, but it has the same moisturising effect as that of your ordinary lotion. I guess this was made for people that don't have very dry skin. Other than that, it's great. It made my skin more supple, and my skin got a lot less oily after I used this. It leaves a nice and soft matte finish on your face. Not to mention that it's long lasting too. I recommend this for people with medium dry and oily skin. 

Use the soft cotton (rectangle cotton) for this. 

Deep Moist Rating: 4.5/5

2) Smoother (clear and thin like water) 

If you are tight on budget, this is seriously a toner that you want to get to replace high end toners. I really felt a difference after using the Smoother. (I have a small case of acne) My acne conditions improved and my skin felt very light and fresh. My skin did get less oily, but the effects weren't as strong as the effects in Deep Moist. My skin also got more bouncy and moisturised. I recommend this for those with really dry skin and those with mild acne problems.

Use the clear cotton (circular cotton) for this.

Smoother Rating: 4/5 

Overall, both products were very good, and I do consider purchasing these in the future again when I visit Korea. I can't really judge which one is better, because it really depends on your skin type.


Recap:

Oily and Medium Dry Skin: Deep Moist

Very Dry and Mild Acne: Smoother