To all my blog visitors from around the world, thank you so much for the time you've taken out of your day to visit my blog!
I am very, very grateful as I've said since the start of my blog. . I truly wish that one day blogging could become a full time part of my profession, and if that's too much to ask. . then just a bit more, as my mission statement is to help others and educate the mass for their personal, unique skin care needs.
I AM SO, SO HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE THAT I AM IN SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA FOR VACATION AND HAVE FINALLY GOT A CHANCE TO VISIT TROIAREUKE IN MYEONGDONG!
without further interruptions, let us begin this product review. .
✩ TROIAREUKE A+ CUSHION ✩
Product description: TROIAREUKE A+Cushion is for Acne (Oily skin too, thank goodness) and Sensitive skin + combination skin.
It covers big pores naturally and gives a lasting, perfect finish for dewy make up appearance! What more than a youthful, dewy and natural based product can you ask for?
After speaking with Troiareuke team, they confirmed product is 99% skin care and only 1% make up?! Madness, buy a few more before I head back to United States next month! Haha.
Price: 38,000 KRW = $33.00 USD
Personal experience: I just have to say. . What do you all think my review of this product will be? Just take a moment and make a guess, as I tell you about my personal experience with this product.
So for those who haven't watched my daily vlogs since I've arrived in South Korea, please click
here. After hearing YouTuber's opinions on this brand, I knew one day that I would have to finally try out the brand and decide whether it was just pure hype or real, actual results.
I must say, as someone who has always reviewed products honestly, I was shocked to see so many individuals saying the same answer: the product is spectacular.
Honestly, I was convinced that it was just all for show or even perhaps, it was gifted and so the people reviewing may be a little built (just a tad bit) on the biased side when reviewing this product?
Well, well. . I was wrong, truly and completely wrong.
I've got oily, acne prone and sensitive skin. . I cannot even begin to tell you the journey of trying to combat this skin type. Also, I've had fairly bad acne scars in the past, though compared to many who claim they have cystic acne. . I was very, very fortunate.
Over time I've tried so many products (even some in the ol' days that I didn't review), and I'm only a few years into the cushion world. However, I've tried quite a few since and though some were quite nice, I can't say there was one that was absolutely perfect. .
I bought the A+ Cushion when I visited the office and spoke with the staff in the Myeongdong location, one spoke Chinese and the other spoke Japanese. . I can speak a fair amount of both, but much more Japanese. I cannot speak Korean fluently, and no where near my Japanese speaking, as I've just recently been studying Korean language. I can read it of course, however, I don't understand what I'm reading a majority of the time.
I picked up the Acsen sun essence too (sunscreen) and it was actually quite nice because there is a temporary promotional discount if you buy the both of them!
I applied my basic skin care and gently pressed the puff onto the cushion, immediately noticing it was a "Mochi" style cushion compact. This was my first time trying one of these, and I was quite amazed because the product manages to capture just enough! There's not too much transfer which is perfect because I only wear a light 1 layer, though sometimes 2 on the cheeks on days I want to look "extra" nice.
It was so smooth, like velvet. . It just blended into my skin and I could feel the skin-to-skin coverage. I felt as if I wasn't wearing anything at all, additionally. . I felt it didn't just sit on the skin. . Which I can't say for other cushions at all.
With this in mind, I wore it out with no primer (I don't really use a powder either so that's out the question), and results were phenomenal! I felt that after about 6 hours there began to show a bit of wear, as if the product was very slowly disappearing, however if you use cushions regularly. . You know this is nothing new, it just happens over time.
I went out to noraebang with my friends the other night and decided to wear it, we left at 5:00 am and we stayed in Gireum where our friend let us stay the night. I was very lazy, dehydrated that day quite a bit and didn't wash my face because I was so exhausted and wanted some sleep because my Troipeel appointment was at 13:00 (approximately 8 hours following).
I noticed that when I woke up my skin wasn't breaking out at all, which yes. . I admit, I've been so tired before in the past that I've accidentally slept with my BB cream (from cushion) still on and my breakouts were ghastly! It was absolutely atrocious breakouts and my skin was very clogged. .
But, shockingly . . I didn't have any breakouts at all, in fact my skin seemed to look slightly more improved!
Going forward I wouldn't recommend people to wear it at night, however, if you're quite busy and tired and there are days in which you know that you'll be too tired to remove it. This is the cushion for you, especially if matches your skin care concerns.
I've tried it out only twice! However, once my troipeel period is complete, I will further test the product out. As well, review the other products from the Troiareuke Acsen line, and then I'll either write a blog entry or provide a YouTube video product review. In fact, I may even just do both if the occasion and time permits.
Flawless upper medium coverage, very strong in my opinion though not cakey or greasy at all, it doesn't make my skin oily and gives me a nice, calm. . dewy finish.
Who doesn't want that??
Overall, I have to say. . This is easily my staple cushion, and I'm quite worried about running out of it so I may very well stock up before my return home within the next month.
Product testing period: 1 week - ongoing
please note: i will update this if my opinion on the product changes accordingly and add extra additional information when necessary, however, I'm convinced my opinion of it won't change.
Ingredients: Active ingredients: Titanium Dioxide (Sunscreen), Ethylhexyl Methoycinnate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Zinc Oxide (Sunscreen), Niacinamide, Adenosine.
Texture + Before & After photo:
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| Before applying Troiareuke A+ cushion, please keep in mind I had just washed my hands so there's no prime or skin care applied on this hand. |
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| After: I mean, I will let the photo do all the talking. . I have nothing to say, whether my hand or my face. . spectacular result. Please note, I will be doing a video on this cushion while applying it on my face, however, because of Troipeel treatment. . I am unable to put anything on my face except a sun essence (sunscreen) for the time being from Troiareuke Acsen line. I wanted the review up because to be completely honest, I haven't been this excited for a particular product review in a long time since the results were promising! |
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| Simplistic packaging, I personally love it though they could do more with it if they wanted to. . I have no doubts, just please this formula is already perfect in my opinion so there is no need to change, haha. |
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| y'all they ain't playing games anymore, she's got a "mochi" style dispenser to preserve the product life and really just maintain it's overall integrity. . I mean, she is stunning. . |
Rate: 5/5! Perfect!
updated review - 7/19/17, rate: 4.25
updated reason: so disregard the old text written below: This product is still a truly spectacular cushion, I love the soothing ingredients and this is my go-to when I'm breaking out or my skin is acting unruly. However, I've noticed that that the cushion doesn't last more than about 5-6 hours on a summer day without breaking down, it becomes a bit "powdery" looking, if that makes sense. In my opinion, that's not bad at all, however I cannot say this offers all day flawless performance. One other area of concern is the amount of product inside the cushion, I've used a lot of cushions in my day and they usually last longer than how this is lasting up. I feel like there's a good 2-3 months worth of everyday use, but that's about it. For $30+ USD, it can get pricy for some, and I even think that's a bit much myself. However, overall. . I still believe this is a phenomenal cushion for what it is, it's definitely on the lit of my top 3 cushions.
This might be a first since the start of writing product reviews that I've given a product the highest score possible in a rate, this product in my opinion is perfect! However, please note, every individual has unique skin and what may be best for me might not be for others. In that case I would recommended their H+ cushion if this isn't for you, however, I have not yet tested it out and will update a review for it immediately if I get the opportunity to do so.
note: Troiareuke A+ Acsen cushion for oily + sensitive skin types, minimize appearance of pores and give skin to skin lightness and feeling.
Troiareuke H+ cushion: H+cushion formation helps skin to have light-weight make-up, without causing skin suffocation and dullness during the day. It controls excessive sebum and is an excellent reliever for sensitive skin.
I must try it when the opportunity is given! I'm sure a lot of you will have questions so please feel free to leave a comment below this blog entry.
Please note, I am currently in the process of the Troipeel treatment that I paid for, so if you would like a review of that. . Please check my YouTube page as I'm currently updating with daily vlogs here in Seoul, South Korea!
Disclaimer: I promise you that my honesty is above all else, these products were paid for with my own money based on recommendations I've seen on YouTube.
However, that being said, Troiareuke was gracious enough to gift me the Acsen Cleanser (unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances, I was not able to take this product back to the US because it was in my carry on) to take home. I currently cannot test this product because Troipeeling conditions that need to be met, though please stay tuned because their will be a full review up in the near future!
More than anything, I want to emphasize that my product reviews have always been and always will be completely honest. It is not a matter of whether the product was provided or purchased with my own money, I will always be giving the absolute truth in all matters of what I find myself best at - blogging/product reviews/skin care knowledge and understanding of different skin types.
I will be filming a full review (before and after) of the Troiareuke A+ cushion on my YouTube once the troipeel is done. Please look forward to that! (I still need to this. . hopefully I will get around to this soon.)
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