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REVIEW: Etude House Sparkling Tocs! All in One Gel ~
I bought this a while back after I saw it launch, I was intrigued because of the packaging & the gel itself looks so cool with the floating yellow beads inside the thick clear gel ^o^ ~ (Yes, I'm a sucker for packaging and the way things are presented)

Of course I didn't just buy it for it's pretty and cute design though, the concept of this did catch my eye, it's a gel that you are meant to use for 7 days straight for 1 month and you only use this for 7 days once a month that is, so in total it would last you around 3 months


 
Product comes with the outer box, the product and a spatula ~ so adorable <3 

I believe you can use this day & night especially if you have really dry skin and if your skin tends to be flakey and peeling when you apply on make-up ~ but I only use this at night time since in the morning it would be too much for my skin ~


 
Thick gel with millions of tiny yellow beads ~

& a up close image to see the texture and beads ^^

This gel is leaned for those who have more normal/dry/very dry skin and even though my skin is pretty much the opposite, I have oily/combination skin during summer time, my skin gets really dehydrated, Also it is meant to brighten and clarify the skin as well which is something I lack in ~ furthermore Etude House has posted their own little check list as to whether or not you would think this is suitable for your skin


CHECK LIST
1) Bed time is irregular
2) I feel sleeping time is not enough all the time
3) I eat instant food/junk food up to or more than 3-4 times a week
4) I use the computer for more than 4 hours a day
5)I often feel indigestion
6) Make-up does not fit or sit well on my skin
7) My skin doesn't improve anymore even though I use expensive high end cosmetics
8) I hardly eat any vegetables that contain vitamins & chlorophyll
9) I often drink processed beverages e.g. soda
10) Do people around you ask "are you tired" a lot?

if you are related to more than 5 of the things above on the checklist it means your skin feels tired
         - Etude House, KOREA

For me I have checked around 5-6 of the check list above including 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and also to an extent 7 as well since I find my skin could improve a little bit :( all in all my skin is lacking in luminosity rather than dryness ~

The main magical ingredients in this product is carbonic acid and lemon extract with vitamin C to help moisturize and making the skin look more clear and brighter ~


Carbonic Acid Massage Effect

Carbonic Acid melted in the transparent gel cream takes care of your skin clearly through massage effect

Lemon Extract with Vitamin C

Yellow lemon extract beads with rich vitamic make the skin completed softly by helping the turnover of dead skin cells

[DIRECTIONS]
  • Use this item for 1 week intensively when your skin look tired & exhausted 
  • Spread it on the face & neck fully with inserted spatula in the morning & evening instead of Toner, Essence, Cream etc    

 
Despite I only used this at night I stuck with the regime of using this for 7 days straight, using the spatula I took out about 6-7 scoops of the product which was just the right amount to get through each day ~ 
As usual ~ the consistency test, although it appears thick it's quite watery when in contact with your skins temperature too ~ 


The gel itself reminds me sort of like aloe vera gel in that thick gel consistency... (maybe even a little thicker) but once you start rubbing the gel into the skin it turns into a really watery and runny texture




 
 Applying on one scoop of gel with the spatula ~

spreaded out ~ the hand looks really wet and shiny and sticky and moist >.< ~ 

Then after a few minutes ...
TADA!!! completely absorbed in and skin looks more softer and brighter and glowing too ~ 


This does take a long time to fully absorb into the skin than per say your average moisturizing cream/emulsion and even longer than aloe vera gel, if you have ever used aloe vera gel you would know that it's not the easiest thing to absorb to the skin but this takes a good 10+ minutes O____O"
I guess in the mean time you can do facial massages on your face to stimulate blood flow, get rid of toxins build up & to slim the face too

I forgot to mention you can use this just on it's own as it is meant to be an 'all in one' gel, so after you have cleaned and toned you can use this straight up, I had used this with my serums and my eye cream as well which may also be the leading factor as to why it took that long to absorb into my skin



Can you read the ingredients list ~ I tried typing it up but the clear background was driving me nuts ~ >_< sorry!!!

GOOD:

 - Hydrates your skin really well
- Made my skin significantly smoother & softer after the 7 days of use
- Added more glow and luminosity to my skin
- Skin looks less tired
- Hasn't broken me out
- Smells really nice
- Has a cooling sensation when you are massaging your skin
- A simple all in one gel meaning no need for extra serum, essence, lotion, eye cream and etc

CONS:

- Takes a long time to fully absorb into the skin
- Feels really sticky whilst applying it on but goes away once it's absorbed
- Haven't noticed my skin tone becoming more clarified and transparent

OVERALL

 Duration of use: 7 days
Application: Thick gel formula
Price paid: USD $18.99
Texture: 1.5/5
Hydration: 5/5
Brightening: 2/5
Packaging: 5/5
Fragrance: 4/5 - it has a VERY VERY STRONG CIRTUS AND LEMON SCENT ~ I personally like it but if you don't like citrus smelling things this would irritate you
RATING: 3.8/5

Other Comments: 
I gave it a 3.8 because I like it a bit more than 3.5 & I would most likely repurchase this when my 3 months are up especially during the winter time but I can't give t a 4 yet just because I have only used it for my first month so far & also I really don't like the sticky texture whilst I am applying it onto my face >_<"

WHO WOULD I RECOMMEND TO?
If you have dry skin or any of the problems above on the checklist

Would I Repurchase? Yes

INTERESTED?   BUY HERE


Lots of love~ <3


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