CC Cream Chronicles | Laneige Water Base CC Cream.

As I have mentioned in my previous post, I'll be reviewing the Laneige Water Base CC Cream which I used for in this look. And so here it is, the first water-based CC Cream from the Korean cosmetics/skincare giant Amore Pacific.

Laneige Water Base CC Cream in Pure Beige.

According to the Laneige website, this product is a 'multi-function cream that helps you achieve moist and gorgeous milk-color skin'. And by multi-function, it means that you can use this not only as a makeup base but also as a skincare product. It moisturizes, brightens, and whitens the skin, evens out the skin tone, and gives sun protection.

Brief product description at the back of the tube.

The Laneige Water Base CC Cream is available in two shades - Peach Pink for those with light skintone, and Pure Beige for those with fair skin. It comes in a 40 mL tube with an easy-to-control pump.

Plastic tube + easy-to-control pump.

Pure Beige, which is the shade that I have, is a very light, fleshy-kind of beige. It does not have color capsules, unlike some of the CC Creams that I have tried. This product actually reminds me of The Saem's Gem Miracle Black Pearl O2 CC Cream. Both CCs have the same creamy texture, the shades are quite identical, and their scents are a bit alike, too.

Pure Beige.

This CC Cream is very easy to apply, and is easily absorbed by the skin. Once blended, it has a lovely, iridescent finish that gives the skin a nice, healthy glow.

Blend, blend...

Coverage is sheer to medium, which is great if you don't want to look too made up or if your skin has zero to little imperfections. If you want more coverage, you can use this as your makeup base and wear BB Cream/foundation over it.

Left without CC Cream, right with CC Cream.

Here's how the product looks like on my face.

Bare-faced! Ugh!

Wearing Laneige Water Base CC Cream plus the usual eyeliner,
mascara, blush, and Korres Cherry Lip Gloss.

Gotta love that instant brightening effect! :)

What I love:

- Sleek packaging.

- Lovely, mild scent.

- Comes in two shades.

- Lightweight formula.

- Easy to apply and blend.

- SPF36 PA++.

- Stays on for about 6-8 hours.

- Instant brightening effect!

- No breakouts, no allergies, safe for sensitive skin.

- Price is still reasonable, considering it's an Amore Pacific product. 

I believe this sells for Php 1450 at Laneige stores here in the Philippines.

What you might not like:

- If you're looking for more coverage, this CC Cream alone might not do the trick for you. 

Are you a fan of CC Creams, too? What's your favorite? :)

Spotlight | Laneige Water Sleeping Pack.

Funny how I have several Laneige products in my makeup stash, but I haven't done a proper review of any of them. Sure, I've featured them in this haul post from last month, but that's about it.

And so today, I am finally posting my first product review for the brand that Song Hye Kyo and Song Joong Ki endorses. And this being the first, I guess it's only proper that I write about the brand's most popular (and one of my most favorite) skincare product - the Water Sleeping Pack.

Laneige Water Sleeping Pack_EX in a 20mL jar.

I've been using the Water Sleeping Pack for quite sometime now, applying it twice a week in lieu of my regular night moisturizer (ergo, Human Heart Nature's Moisturizing Night Cream). And I must say, my skin looks better and has become healthier since I incorporated the Water Sleeping Pack to my skincare regimen.

Just about everything is written in Hangul in this 20mL jar.

The Laneige Water Sleeping Pack is designed as a 'sleeping mask'. Meaning, the product should be applied before you sleep and left on through the night as the final step of your nighttime skincare routine.

Inside the jar.

As you can see, the product is a light blue, water-based gel that's easily absorbed by the skin. It also has a soothing and cooling effect on the face when applied. Its patented 'Sleepscent formula' is very aromatic, which is not surprising since this formula includes essential oils from orange flower, rose, ylang ylang, and sandalwood.

A pea-sized amount on the back of my hand...

As for the ingredients of the Sleeping Pack itself, the core components include Beta-glucan (regenerates the skin), Ceremide SLN (prevents skin moisture loss), Hunza Apricot Extract (purifies the skin), and Chestnut Extract (improves skin texture).

After applying the Water Sleeping Pack - dewy skin!

Now just to make it clear, what I'm using is the 20mL jar, which I bought for Php280 from Kimchi Jib. It doesn't come with a spatula, unlike the full-sized tub. That's 80mL, and usually sells for Php1250 at the mall. Here's how the full-sized Water Sleeping Pack looks like:

Price in Korea = 25000 Won (approx $23 or Php970).

What I love:

- Easy to apply.

- Light, non-sticky formulation.

- Gives a cooling sensation when applied.

- Aromatic scent.

- Skin hydration at its finest.

- Makes the skin soft and supple.

- Didn't make my skin greasy or oily. 

(I have combination skin.)

- Did not break me out. 

(My skin is quite sensitive.)

What you might not like:

- The price.

But then again, this is a premium Korean skincare brand, and the product delivers.

Have you tried the Laneige Water Sleeping Pack before? Did you love it as much as I do? :)