Review/Demo: Skin79 Crystal Peeling Gel

 Hello again everybody! Today we'll be taking an in depth look at an Asian skincare product. The Skin79 Crystal Peeling Gel! Here is the what the tube looks like and the box that it came in:

 I got mine off of Ebay for $13.99 with free shipping and it came with 3 free samples of popular Korean BB creams. Here are the samples that I got:

 I bought it from a seller in the USA because otherwise(being that it is a Korean product)it would have taken nearly a month to arrive. First off I will say that if you are unfamiliar with how to use this it may be a little confusing as the writing on the box is mostly in Korean. There are, however, directions on the back of the tube in English that(poorly translated though they may be)are easy enough to understand.

 Right off the bat I love that it is in a squeeze tube instead of a jar because it makes it much more hygienic. You don't have to worry about cross contaminating it and it is easy to control how much product comes out. It's a nice clean white package with easy to see black letters(I hate it when the writing is barely one shade different than the background). Plus, it is a pretty generous size that seems like it will last a long time since you need so little per use. You get 100mls which is a little over 3ozs. Now, on to the finer details!

What's it for?

•  Skin79 Crystal Peeling Gel is a gommage-type exfoliator. It is meant to be used 2-3 times a week(depending on your skin type)to improve cell turnover by gently removing the dead skin cells to reveal a younger, fresher layer of skin. It may be used to brighten the skin, fade post-acne hyper-pigmentation, and remove flaky dry patches. It is generally preferred to physical exfoliators(like the St. Ives Apricot scrub which has crushed up walnut shells in it)as these can cause micro scratches and irritate or even damage the skin leaving it prone to infection and sun damage.

What's it like?

• True to the product name it has a gel texture. It is translucent and somewhat gritty with very few sand-like particles mixed in which I suppose comprise the "Crystal" part of the name. But, there are hardly enough for it to be considered a physical exfoliator. There is a light lotion fragrance to it that lingers slightly after you wash it off but nothing obnoxious. However, because of this if you have skin that is sensitive to frangrance you may choose to skip this one. It feels a bit cool upon application but the sensation fades quickly when you begin rubbing. I don't find it sticky but it does definitely thicken up during use. This is what it looks like when you squeeze a little out:

How does it work?

•  A gommage-type of exfoliator typically uses fruit enzymes and/or plant cellulose to gently break down the dead skin cells which then easily roll up into little balls that can be rinsed off. This particular one contains Trehalose and Hyaluronic acid to hydrate the skin as well. Despite this it does make my skin feel a bit tight afterwards like it's been stripped. Here are the claims it makes:

How do you use it?

• What you do is apply a thin layer of it to the area you're using it on(evenly distributing it)and allow it to sit for 10-20 seconds before you begin to lightly rub in circular motions:

• After a few second you will feel it thickening and start seeing it balling up and rolling around:

• Continue rubbing until no more balls are forming and rinse with luke warm water. It leaves a brightened effect after being rinsed off. Here is the final result:

See how bright and even the skin appears?

  What's nice about this type of product is that the plant cellulose will only bind to dead skin cells so it is virtually impossible to over-exfoliate. Here are the directions on the tube:

So, what do I think about it?

Pros:

• Effectively removes dead skin
• Gentle
• Pleasant light scent
• Affordable
• Hygienic
• Easily found online
• Brightens

Cons:

• Leaves skin a bit tight feeling
• Fragrance not good for sensitive skin
• Ingredients not listed in English
• Instructions and description poorly translated
• Twist off cap

My final thoughts:

 It smells nice, does a good job of exfoliating, and doesn't irritate my skin. I do wish it had a flip top because it's kind of awkward twisting the cap back on when you have already dispensed some product. I will let you guys know if I see any dramatic improvements in pores, blackheads, or pigmentation.Give it a try if you've never gone the gommage route before. Talk to you guys next time! Bye!