As you may know, Laneige is owned by parent company Amore Pacific, well known for their love and use of green tea in their skincare products. I must admit, the name had me super confused. Please read myDisclosurefor additional information. Amino acids are considered an NMF because they can help bind a lot of water to the skin and help with hydration retention. Sitting over my first treatment essence and my hydrating toner + hydrating serum, it actually felt like I had applied a light moisturizer. This absorbs into the skin quickly like a toner but once its absorbed it fills your skin with deep nourishment and moisture.
It softens my skin and feels very hydrating. Two layers was helpful if my skin was feeling a little on the dry or irritated side. Im not used to feeling so much balance and comfort on my dehydrated skin so early in my routine (youll find me speeding through the first half of my skincare routine in a frenzy to get hydration and moisture on my parched skin). You can also use this Laneige product as a moisturizing toner pack. I do think that Cream Skin could function in this way for normal, combo/oily and potentially oil skin types. Laneige means snow in French, and the brand takes its inspiration from the radiance and purity of snow. Tocopherol: Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that provides photoprotection against UVB rays and protects the skin from oxidative stress.
Have you tried the Laneige Cream Skin Refiner? Its also a little pricier than other toners, so if you are looking for a moisturizing Korean toner, there are some less expensive options out there. A few for me are Benton, Cosrx and surprisingly Laneige. I finally purchased the toner since my combination skin has been feeling the effects of a long winter and is in need of some hydrating TLC. I say surprisingly because it was a brand that was a bit of a letdown for me when I first tried it years ago, early in my skincare journey. This cream skin toner has a very different effect than its thin watery consistency would suggest.
The thing is, its one of the weirdest products that Ive ever tried, and Im still struggling to decide how I feel about it, despite having used over half a bottle. I think the Cream Skin could work great as a two-in-one type of product for some light hydration and decent moisturization for someone who is anywhere from oily to normal and who either likes a condensed routine and/or doesnt live in the middle of a literal desert. Laneige sells Cream Skin Refiner Mist (YesStyle*) which solves this problem with a very fine mister, perfect for the unique Cream Skin formula. This means that they are crucial to supporting your skin. After a few weeks of using it, my skin looks healthier and is no longer tight and flaky. This is the obvious choice after cleansing use Cream Skin Refiner. This saves me time and simplifies my skincare routine. What did you think? This works similarly to a sheet mask, delivering the Cream Skin deeper into your skin to create an effective and quick masking session. As a toner that comes early in the routine, occlusivity would impact the absorption of anything you might want to put on top of it. This blog is a love letter to skincare, and is perfect for someone who is just starting out in skincare, or for the seasoned skincare veteran. Its gentle formula helps calm irritated skin, making it ideal for sensitive skin.
Apply the toner after cleansing your skin in the morning and the evening. A post shared by LANEIGE U.S. (@laneige_us) on Jul 2, 2019 at 8:42pm PDT. Consider one of the toners from my post on the best Korean toners for dry skin. Wow! I also think that sensitive skin, sensitized or irritated skin and those suffering from a weak or damaged moisture barrier function will be served best by this product. If I were a normal person, I can say that I would probably never be without it. The difference between this Cream Skin Refiner and some other watery toners is that while it absorbs quickly, it provides a nice burst of hydration to my skin. So where does that leave my relationship with the Cream Skin?
Skin refers to the light feeling of a toner (like a second skin) and it also can mean to create a new or better skin since many toners can prep and refine skin. If you dont live in the middle of a literal desert biome like I do, you probably wont have this issue at all and will love Cream Skin even more than I did, but my dry environment combined with my dehydration-prone skinwas not going to let me get away without something on top of the Cream Skin. Yall. The star ingredient is a Laneige exclusive ingredient called white tea leaf water. If you couldnt tell by now, I really do love this product.
You can make your own DIY toner mask with Cream Skin to create a quick, targeted pick-me-up for your skin. Everyone really raves about cold brew because it tastes better, smoother and less bitter than regular coffee. This is cost effective but depending on your mist bottle could be a little messy. It wont be replacing my moisturizer any time soon, but if you have an oily or very oily skin type, this might be able to since it provides super lightweight moisture. *Indicates use of affiliate links that provide a small commission to help run this blog. Misting Cream Skin is beneficial for a few reasons: this method can deliver a thin and uniform layer of Cream Skin that would cut down on some of the rich finish. I also want to note that it never pilled on me at all or impacted other layers. This Laneige Cream Skin review post contains affiliate links, and any purchases made through these links will result in a commission for me at no extra cost to you.
Laneige Cream Skin Refiner Key Ingredients, Final Thoughts on Laneige Cream Skin Refiner, my post on the best Korean toners for dry skin, Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner Review, Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner Review, Anti-Aging Care (Perfect Renew Youth Line). One of K-Beauty brand Laneiges most popular products is Laneige Cream Skin Refiner, a cream-water type toner that is enriched with natural ingredients to deeply moisturize and soften the skin. (Dont forget eye cream and sunscreen!). If you have oily skin or very oily skin and dont like the feel of heavy moisturizers or dont like using a moisturizer at all, you might even be able to replace your moisturizer with this toner. I was curious to see if it lived up to its claim of being a toner and moisturizer in one. Laneige hailed this as a newer generation of skincare product when Cream Skin launched, and everyone was definitely intrigued when it came to the milky but fluid texture of this product. It is designed to help balance oil and moisture for a natural glow and healthy-looking complexion. Product provided as press sample from Laneige USA Second, is that emulsions are generally designed to be used at the end of your routine, prior to moisturizer and after serums. Use after all your hydrating steps as moisturizer or even as your only step after cleansing and before sunscreen during the day or moisturizer if you feel you need it at night. The toner is supposed to act as a toner and moisturizer in one, so I put it to the test to see how it performed on my dehydrated winter skin. It feels lightweight on the skin and is not greasy. Alternately, apply to a cotton pad and gently swipe across your face, avoiding the delicate eye area. I was completely wrong. Cold brew coffee really allows a lot of the great flavors to come out of the bean. Amino acids are the building blocks of peptides and are a skin protein. I naturally found myself taking products *out* of my routine when using Cream Skin! The benefits of amino acids in skincare are more hydration, they can improve the texture and elasticity of skin, they also help strengthen skin and will contribute to overall skin health inside and out. Born in Korea and raised in Washington, Leo is another 20-something member of the K-Beauty Squad that is as committed to his love of skincare as he is to wine and cheese covered snack foods. You can easily decant some of your Cream Skin Refiner into an empty bottle to use as a refreshing and nourishing mist. Nor should it. Most emulsion products are like a runny lotion consistency and this most certainly is more watery than that. Sounds great but doesnt really tell us what it is or what it does! Skin = a well-known term for toner in K-beauty. After working as an educator and trainer in the beauty industry, he joined the team at Beautytap to continue sharing his knowledge and passion for skincare and all things chok-chok. This ingredient is supposed to replenish the skin barrier for lasting moisture. I actually didnt find this detrimental to my experience, especially since I did apply moisturizer over it, which completely neutralizes that stickiness. Heres the thing when it comes to marketing claims on boxes.
For my dehydrated skin, I didnt find that Cream Skin delivered the deep hydration I seek at the beginning of my routine, so I like to layer a watery and hydrating toner before (think Keep Cool and Soothe Bamboo Toner). Cold brew makes me think of coffee. It runs straight down your hand and also pats across your face remarkably well (meaning you dont need to use a ton), and it sinks in just as fast, too. Laneige was a brand that I lusted over for a long time and was certainly a little pricier than my staple faves from Benton and Cosrx. The white tea leaf is extracted by a cold brew process, one drop at a time. This milky toner does not contain PEG surfactants, animal-based ingredients, synthetic pigments, triethanolamine, or fragrance. Besides those skin conditions, I think dry skin and combo/dry skin types will love and benefit from this the most. First, this is much thinner than a traditional emulsion. Amino acids, interestingly enough, have also shown benefits similar to those of antioxidants. And I totally get that because it certain is the closest skincare cousin to a product like this, but it has some major differences in my mind. The only reason I didnt end up permanently adding it in to my arsenal is because Im real picky. They also offer a 50 ML size if youre apprehensive about traveling with a large bottle like this one or need to take it on a plane. The result is a white leaf that contains a high concentration of amino acids to promote a strong skin barrier and glowing skin. Lets talk about it in the comments! Much more to come A post shared by LANEIGE U.S. (@laneige_us). I personally didnt find misting Cream Skin to be super beneficial, but Im not a big mist fan in general, so keep that in mind! All in all, I think this toner/moisturizer is a winner. As nice as my skin always felt after applying this, I didnt necessarily feel like it acted like an occlusive of any kind to lock in my hydration that I layered under it. If so, this little corner of the internet was made for you! This hydrating toner has a thin white milky texture and feels like water when applied to the skin. After removing the cotton pads, pat in any remaining Cream Skin for an extra dose of moisture. Meadowfoam seed oil is non-comedogenic, which means that it is unlikely to clog pores. The level of hydration/moisture that this provided at the end of my routine was absolutely perfect. White tea leaf actually contains 150% more amino acids than regular old green tea. The green tea used in this product is specially grown in the shade to modify the green tea into a white tea leaf. Product provided as press sample from Laneige USA.
Dont forget SPF in the morning! We all have those K-beauty brands that are close to our heart.
Soak 5-layer cotton (Selena Cotton YesStyle*) in Cream Skin, then place on your face for a 2-3 minute mask. I didnt find that to be the case for my skin. The white tea leaves are also cold brewed in an effort to maintain their peak nutrients.
Because the product has such a unique feel, I think that the likelihood that it can find a place in your routine is pretty high with just a little experimentation, and I think its a brilliant product for people who like very minimal routines. My skin is prone to hydration loss throughout the day (TEWL) so I look for a final layer that is protective enough to lock down my skincare and hold in hydration. If you have dry skin, I think youll still need to follow with a moisturizer, though, because while it is moisturizing, I dont think it could replace a traditional moisturizer with occlusive properties that dry skin needs. Heres some things I noticed about Cream Skin: When starting to use Cream Skin I was playing around with what combination of products works best together to hydrate, moisturize, soothe and protect my skin. We are currently in beta mode as we work out the kinks. Lets take a look at the active ingredients: Glycerin: One of the most popular moisturizing ingredients in skincare, glycerin is a humectant that draws moisture to the skin. I kept insisting everyone touch my face (I was staying with some family) because it felt so moisturized and nice, and I was completely surprised by how much I liked it. The Laneige Cream Skin Refiner is one of the most talked about products I can recall in recent memory. I expect a good amount of vague overpromising and an exaggerated version of the experience Im likely to have. Thank you for your patience and enjoy! Since this is really about deep moisturization, I did find that Cream Skin has a slightly rich finish on the skin that wasnt bothersome, but could turn a bit sticky on you if you decide to go in for more than one layer. Well-known for their lip sleeping mask, Laneiges products offer 5 functional solutions depending on the range: Laneige Cream Skin Refiner is a very lightweight moisturizing toner that absorbs quickly but provides a plumping layer of hydration and understated glow. The first night I used it, it stopped me in my tracks with its soothing and nourishing relief. Laneige Cream Skin recently launched at American Sephora stores this summer and there have been some packaging tweaks. My second question after the name was, whats the texture of a moisturizer melted into a toner!?. This can also refer to Cream Skins ability to strengthen your moisture barrier. Complete Ingredient List with ingredient function in parenthesis: Water/Aqua/Eau (solvent), Butylene Glycol (humectant/solvent), Glycerin (humectant/moisturizer), Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil (emollient), 1,2-Hexanediol (solvent), Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate (emulsifier), Glyceryl Stearate Citrate (emollient/emulsifier), Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate (emulsifier/surfactant), Inulin Lauryl Carbamate (emulsifier/surfactant), Glyceryl Caprylate (preservative), Ethylhexylglycerin (preservative), Propanediol (solvent/humectant), Disodium EDTA (stabilizer), Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (antioxidant), Tocopherol (antioxidant). I think this could also be great for drier skins as a step between toners/serums and moisturizers as it gives a lot of moisture without making you feel like youre piling a ton of product on like emulsions sometimes can. The texture is legitimately as thin as can be, like Missha First Treatment Essence level of thin where the product is basically like water. Laneige also sells Cream Skin in a ready to use mask pack called Cream Skin Quick Skin Pack (YesStyle*).
It softens my skin and feels very hydrating. Two layers was helpful if my skin was feeling a little on the dry or irritated side. Im not used to feeling so much balance and comfort on my dehydrated skin so early in my routine (youll find me speeding through the first half of my skincare routine in a frenzy to get hydration and moisture on my parched skin). You can also use this Laneige product as a moisturizing toner pack. I do think that Cream Skin could function in this way for normal, combo/oily and potentially oil skin types. Laneige means snow in French, and the brand takes its inspiration from the radiance and purity of snow. Tocopherol: Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that provides photoprotection against UVB rays and protects the skin from oxidative stress.
Have you tried the Laneige Cream Skin Refiner? Its also a little pricier than other toners, so if you are looking for a moisturizing Korean toner, there are some less expensive options out there. A few for me are Benton, Cosrx and surprisingly Laneige. I finally purchased the toner since my combination skin has been feeling the effects of a long winter and is in need of some hydrating TLC. I say surprisingly because it was a brand that was a bit of a letdown for me when I first tried it years ago, early in my skincare journey. This cream skin toner has a very different effect than its thin watery consistency would suggest.
The thing is, its one of the weirdest products that Ive ever tried, and Im still struggling to decide how I feel about it, despite having used over half a bottle. I think the Cream Skin could work great as a two-in-one type of product for some light hydration and decent moisturization for someone who is anywhere from oily to normal and who either likes a condensed routine and/or doesnt live in the middle of a literal desert. Laneige sells Cream Skin Refiner Mist (YesStyle*) which solves this problem with a very fine mister, perfect for the unique Cream Skin formula. This means that they are crucial to supporting your skin. After a few weeks of using it, my skin looks healthier and is no longer tight and flaky. This is the obvious choice after cleansing use Cream Skin Refiner. This saves me time and simplifies my skincare routine. What did you think? This works similarly to a sheet mask, delivering the Cream Skin deeper into your skin to create an effective and quick masking session. As a toner that comes early in the routine, occlusivity would impact the absorption of anything you might want to put on top of it. This blog is a love letter to skincare, and is perfect for someone who is just starting out in skincare, or for the seasoned skincare veteran. Its gentle formula helps calm irritated skin, making it ideal for sensitive skin.
Apply the toner after cleansing your skin in the morning and the evening. A post shared by LANEIGE U.S. (@laneige_us) on Jul 2, 2019 at 8:42pm PDT. Consider one of the toners from my post on the best Korean toners for dry skin. Wow! I also think that sensitive skin, sensitized or irritated skin and those suffering from a weak or damaged moisture barrier function will be served best by this product. If I were a normal person, I can say that I would probably never be without it. The difference between this Cream Skin Refiner and some other watery toners is that while it absorbs quickly, it provides a nice burst of hydration to my skin. So where does that leave my relationship with the Cream Skin? Skin refers to the light feeling of a toner (like a second skin) and it also can mean to create a new or better skin since many toners can prep and refine skin. If you dont live in the middle of a literal desert biome like I do, you probably wont have this issue at all and will love Cream Skin even more than I did, but my dry environment combined with my dehydration-prone skinwas not going to let me get away without something on top of the Cream Skin. Yall. The star ingredient is a Laneige exclusive ingredient called white tea leaf water. If you couldnt tell by now, I really do love this product.
You can make your own DIY toner mask with Cream Skin to create a quick, targeted pick-me-up for your skin. Everyone really raves about cold brew because it tastes better, smoother and less bitter than regular coffee. This is cost effective but depending on your mist bottle could be a little messy. It wont be replacing my moisturizer any time soon, but if you have an oily or very oily skin type, this might be able to since it provides super lightweight moisture. *Indicates use of affiliate links that provide a small commission to help run this blog. Misting Cream Skin is beneficial for a few reasons: this method can deliver a thin and uniform layer of Cream Skin that would cut down on some of the rich finish. I also want to note that it never pilled on me at all or impacted other layers. This Laneige Cream Skin review post contains affiliate links, and any purchases made through these links will result in a commission for me at no extra cost to you. Laneige Cream Skin Refiner Key Ingredients, Final Thoughts on Laneige Cream Skin Refiner, my post on the best Korean toners for dry skin, Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner Review, Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner Review, Anti-Aging Care (Perfect Renew Youth Line). One of K-Beauty brand Laneiges most popular products is Laneige Cream Skin Refiner, a cream-water type toner that is enriched with natural ingredients to deeply moisturize and soften the skin. (Dont forget eye cream and sunscreen!). If you have oily skin or very oily skin and dont like the feel of heavy moisturizers or dont like using a moisturizer at all, you might even be able to replace your moisturizer with this toner. I was curious to see if it lived up to its claim of being a toner and moisturizer in one. Laneige hailed this as a newer generation of skincare product when Cream Skin launched, and everyone was definitely intrigued when it came to the milky but fluid texture of this product. It is designed to help balance oil and moisture for a natural glow and healthy-looking complexion. Product provided as press sample from Laneige USA Second, is that emulsions are generally designed to be used at the end of your routine, prior to moisturizer and after serums. Use after all your hydrating steps as moisturizer or even as your only step after cleansing and before sunscreen during the day or moisturizer if you feel you need it at night. The toner is supposed to act as a toner and moisturizer in one, so I put it to the test to see how it performed on my dehydrated winter skin. It feels lightweight on the skin and is not greasy. Alternately, apply to a cotton pad and gently swipe across your face, avoiding the delicate eye area. I was completely wrong. Cold brew coffee really allows a lot of the great flavors to come out of the bean. Amino acids are the building blocks of peptides and are a skin protein. I naturally found myself taking products *out* of my routine when using Cream Skin! The benefits of amino acids in skincare are more hydration, they can improve the texture and elasticity of skin, they also help strengthen skin and will contribute to overall skin health inside and out. Born in Korea and raised in Washington, Leo is another 20-something member of the K-Beauty Squad that is as committed to his love of skincare as he is to wine and cheese covered snack foods. You can easily decant some of your Cream Skin Refiner into an empty bottle to use as a refreshing and nourishing mist. Nor should it. Most emulsion products are like a runny lotion consistency and this most certainly is more watery than that. Sounds great but doesnt really tell us what it is or what it does! Skin = a well-known term for toner in K-beauty. After working as an educator and trainer in the beauty industry, he joined the team at Beautytap to continue sharing his knowledge and passion for skincare and all things chok-chok. This ingredient is supposed to replenish the skin barrier for lasting moisture. I actually didnt find this detrimental to my experience, especially since I did apply moisturizer over it, which completely neutralizes that stickiness. Heres the thing when it comes to marketing claims on boxes.
For my dehydrated skin, I didnt find that Cream Skin delivered the deep hydration I seek at the beginning of my routine, so I like to layer a watery and hydrating toner before (think Keep Cool and Soothe Bamboo Toner). Cold brew makes me think of coffee. It runs straight down your hand and also pats across your face remarkably well (meaning you dont need to use a ton), and it sinks in just as fast, too. Laneige was a brand that I lusted over for a long time and was certainly a little pricier than my staple faves from Benton and Cosrx. The white tea leaf is extracted by a cold brew process, one drop at a time. This milky toner does not contain PEG surfactants, animal-based ingredients, synthetic pigments, triethanolamine, or fragrance. Besides those skin conditions, I think dry skin and combo/dry skin types will love and benefit from this the most. First, this is much thinner than a traditional emulsion. Amino acids, interestingly enough, have also shown benefits similar to those of antioxidants. And I totally get that because it certain is the closest skincare cousin to a product like this, but it has some major differences in my mind. The only reason I didnt end up permanently adding it in to my arsenal is because Im real picky. They also offer a 50 ML size if youre apprehensive about traveling with a large bottle like this one or need to take it on a plane. The result is a white leaf that contains a high concentration of amino acids to promote a strong skin barrier and glowing skin. Lets talk about it in the comments! Much more to come A post shared by LANEIGE U.S. (@laneige_us). I personally didnt find misting Cream Skin to be super beneficial, but Im not a big mist fan in general, so keep that in mind! All in all, I think this toner/moisturizer is a winner. As nice as my skin always felt after applying this, I didnt necessarily feel like it acted like an occlusive of any kind to lock in my hydration that I layered under it. If so, this little corner of the internet was made for you! This hydrating toner has a thin white milky texture and feels like water when applied to the skin. After removing the cotton pads, pat in any remaining Cream Skin for an extra dose of moisture. Meadowfoam seed oil is non-comedogenic, which means that it is unlikely to clog pores. The level of hydration/moisture that this provided at the end of my routine was absolutely perfect. White tea leaf actually contains 150% more amino acids than regular old green tea. The green tea used in this product is specially grown in the shade to modify the green tea into a white tea leaf. Product provided as press sample from Laneige USA.
Dont forget SPF in the morning! We all have those K-beauty brands that are close to our heart.
Soak 5-layer cotton (Selena Cotton YesStyle*) in Cream Skin, then place on your face for a 2-3 minute mask. I didnt find that to be the case for my skin. The white tea leaves are also cold brewed in an effort to maintain their peak nutrients.
Because the product has such a unique feel, I think that the likelihood that it can find a place in your routine is pretty high with just a little experimentation, and I think its a brilliant product for people who like very minimal routines. My skin is prone to hydration loss throughout the day (TEWL) so I look for a final layer that is protective enough to lock down my skincare and hold in hydration. If you have dry skin, I think youll still need to follow with a moisturizer, though, because while it is moisturizing, I dont think it could replace a traditional moisturizer with occlusive properties that dry skin needs. Heres some things I noticed about Cream Skin: When starting to use Cream Skin I was playing around with what combination of products works best together to hydrate, moisturize, soothe and protect my skin. We are currently in beta mode as we work out the kinks. Lets take a look at the active ingredients: Glycerin: One of the most popular moisturizing ingredients in skincare, glycerin is a humectant that draws moisture to the skin. I kept insisting everyone touch my face (I was staying with some family) because it felt so moisturized and nice, and I was completely surprised by how much I liked it. The Laneige Cream Skin Refiner is one of the most talked about products I can recall in recent memory. I expect a good amount of vague overpromising and an exaggerated version of the experience Im likely to have. Thank you for your patience and enjoy! Since this is really about deep moisturization, I did find that Cream Skin has a slightly rich finish on the skin that wasnt bothersome, but could turn a bit sticky on you if you decide to go in for more than one layer. Well-known for their lip sleeping mask, Laneiges products offer 5 functional solutions depending on the range: Laneige Cream Skin Refiner is a very lightweight moisturizing toner that absorbs quickly but provides a plumping layer of hydration and understated glow. The first night I used it, it stopped me in my tracks with its soothing and nourishing relief. Laneige Cream Skin recently launched at American Sephora stores this summer and there have been some packaging tweaks. My second question after the name was, whats the texture of a moisturizer melted into a toner!?. This can also refer to Cream Skins ability to strengthen your moisture barrier. Complete Ingredient List with ingredient function in parenthesis: Water/Aqua/Eau (solvent), Butylene Glycol (humectant/solvent), Glycerin (humectant/moisturizer), Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil (emollient), 1,2-Hexanediol (solvent), Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate (emulsifier), Glyceryl Stearate Citrate (emollient/emulsifier), Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate (emulsifier/surfactant), Inulin Lauryl Carbamate (emulsifier/surfactant), Glyceryl Caprylate (preservative), Ethylhexylglycerin (preservative), Propanediol (solvent/humectant), Disodium EDTA (stabilizer), Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (antioxidant), Tocopherol (antioxidant). I think this could also be great for drier skins as a step between toners/serums and moisturizers as it gives a lot of moisture without making you feel like youre piling a ton of product on like emulsions sometimes can. The texture is legitimately as thin as can be, like Missha First Treatment Essence level of thin where the product is basically like water. Laneige also sells Cream Skin in a ready to use mask pack called Cream Skin Quick Skin Pack (YesStyle*).