Review: THEFACESHOP Chia Seed Sebum Control Moisture Cream

I was on the search for a moisturizing cream that feels lightweight and moisturizing, so when I heard about the Chia Seed Sebum Control Moisture Cream (a.ka. Suzy Cream), I did a lot of research on it before leaving for Korea. The product had very good reviews from various Korean bloggers, so of course this was the first product I purchased when I arrived in Korea. I've been using it  for about 7 weeks now and I think it is time I write a review about it~ 

Do you have combination or oily skin? There is finally a moisture cream that provides moisture and controls sebum(oil) at the same time! Isn't it exciting!?

Product Description (from thefaceshop): The first in Korea!
A crystal clear transparent cream without any flaws!
100% pure! It can't get any milder than this!

For those who are concerned of excess sebum even when applying moisture cream, but are also concerned that their skin will become dry without it, the heaven's solution has now arrived.
An extraordinary addition to the Chia Seed brand line, a symbolic skincare of THEFACESHOP, the cream with two exceptional skincare functions will surely be loved by many women (and men) in their 20s and 30s.

For more information: http://international.thefaceshop.com/english/adstory/news.jsp?bbsid=news&nation=01

Price: 22,000 won for 50ml
39,000 won for 100ml (Super Size)

The product comes in a cute clear container with a mint blue cap and it also comes with a little clear spatula. 
I purchased the SUPER SIZE because it was on sale for 19,000 won in South Korea (Gangnam Station). 
They were having a 20-50% sale on all their items. 

Five promises:

Contains 100% chia seed extracts

Uses organic chia seeds

A moisture hug system

7-Free: no benzophnone, artificial coloring, sulfate, mineral oil, animal sourced ingredients, and triethanolamine

Dermataology Tested

Oil-free translucent cream providing hydration with moisture seeds and sebum control with cotton seeds

-Moisturizing cream that replenishes moisture while controlling sebum

Chia seeds that hold moisture 10 times their own weight fill inside the skin with moisture, while native cotton seeds control unnecessary sebum to maintain the skin fully moisturized without any sheen all day long.

 -Mild oil-free translucent cream nade with environment-friendly technique

This 100% pure mild and translucent moisturizing cream protects the environment as well through oil-free formula that uses low-carbon, emvironment-friendly technique.

-100% organic chia seed extracts' sap in lieu of water

This moisturizing cream delivers freshness and efficacy effect by using 100% organic chia seed extract' sap in Lieu of water.

What is low-carbon, environment-friendly technique?
It is a special technique that ddes not apply any heat at all during production. It is an environment-friendly technique that minimizes the emission of carbon dioxide while perfectly preserving the efficacy of raw materials.

How to use:
Every morning and evening, dispense an adequate amount during the final stage of skincare and gently apply along the skin texture in an outward direction and let absorb.

Once you open it, it has a plastic cover inside which makes it more hygenic. 

0% oil! Good news to those who have combination or oily skin~ 

Texture:  Lightweight gel type texture
I love the smell of the moisture cream, it has such a clean and refreshing scent.




I only put a lot to show you what the texture looks like but for regular use you don't need this much! 
A little goes a long way. 




The gel absorbs very quickly and is very lightweight. It doesn't leave a sticky or heavy feeling like many other moisture creams. 

 Doesn't expire until 5/15/2016
This makes me happy~ I don't have to worry about tossing it before it expires.




No Genetically Modified Organisms
TheFaceShop did a really good job in trying to use natural ingredients which I think is really good for those who have acne-prone skin. 

Pros: Oil Free
Lightweight yet moisturizing and absorbs quickly
Doesn't cause breakouts! (What a relief~)
7-free, I especially like the fact it has no artificial coloring or scents
Controls Sebum (Oil)
Little goes a long way

Cons: NONE for me!!! 
I think those with dry skin might not like how light weight the product feels? I'm not too sure since I have very oily skin. 

Overall: 
If you have acne prone and oily skin, I really recommend this product!
 I am so glad I found this because my skin feels and looks a lot better than before. (Feels more soft & smooth)
I rarely change my skin routine but I'm glad I've added this to my routine and I can see myself using this for a long time! 

If you are in need of a moisture cream, I really recommend trying this! 

Where to buy? 
I purchased mine at TheFaceShop store in South Korea. I always recommend Gmarket because I know I can trust them. 
Also, I recommend sites like w2beauty.com and en.koreadepart.com because I've heard very good reviews about these sites. 

Korean liquid lip tint swatches/comparison

Hello~ 

As I promised, I am back with swatches of some of the liquid lip tints I own. I couldn't swatch all of my liquid lip tints, I'll have another post with my other tints as well. When the semester is over, I will try to update all my swatches post with pictures of the products on my lips.

Etude House 55 Kissful Tint Chou, Etude House Darling Neon Tint, Etude House Dear Darling Tint, THEFACESHOP My Lips Eat Cherry Aqua Tint, The Saem Ally's Ajell Saemull Tint, and Tony Moly Milky Tint

The Etude Kissful Tint Chou has the texture and shine of a lipgloss(creamy) and the Milky Tint from Tony Moly is creamy but it does not have shine. 

The Etude House Dear Darling Neon and Dearling Darling Tint are both jelly tints.

THEFACESHOP My Lips Eat Cherry, Tony Tint, and The Saem's Saeummul Tint are water based. 

Water tints soak into the skin faster and more evenly than jelly tints. Jelly tints are easier to apply and handle compared to water tints but jelly based tints won't apply evenly compared to Water Based tints.  Both formulas have their pros and cons. Water based tints tend to look more natural compared to jelly based tints because jelly tints have a more vibrant pigment. 

The 55 Kissful Tint Chou from Etude House has a very unique texture. It feels and looks like lipgloss but it stains the lips like a lip tint. For those of you who want the shine and glossiness of a lipgloss, I recommend this tint. (I'll do a detailed review soon!)

Most of the tints seem water resistant except the My Lips Eat Cherry Aqua Tint from THEFACESHOP and the Saemmul tint From The Saem. What do these two  have in common? These two tints are both water based, water based tints don't last as long as jelly based tints. Even though the Tony Tint is water based, it lasts as long as a jelly tint, sometimes even longer. 

I wiped off the tints with a napkin after the water test to see how good the tints actually stain. 

As you can see the Dear Darling Neon Tint, Dear Darling Tint, the Tony Tint stained the best. 

I really like all the lip tints I own. Some of them might not stain or last as long but it has a unique color I can't find in other brands (THEFACESHOP My Lips Eat Cherry Tint). 

If you have any questions about the products above, you can leave me a comment! 

I hope you enjoy my post! ^ ^

I am looking for a good and affordable camera, if you know of any please tell me~

THEFACESHOP Lovely Me:ex My Lips Eat Cherry Aqua Tint Review

Hello, I have a confession to make...

I have a lip tint obsession! 

This makes my wallet very sad but my tinted lips are smiling with happiness. 

My Lips Eat Cherry Aqua Tint(5g) in Juicy Cherry 

Description (from THEFACESHOP): 

1. Natural glow just like your own lips

Its moist water type tint that gently absorbed into your lips makes natural rosy lips

2. Upgraded version of water type tint with strong moisturizing effects

Water Dispersion Gel System that creates an aqua gel network film onto the lips holds moisture and gives smooth & even application

3. Long Lasting liveliness that doesn't need to be reapplied

 Water soluble coloring helps maintain lips lively and well-colored even after eating

My Lips Eat Cherry, I think the name is adorable. Makes me want to eat cherries~

Some of you may be worried about spilling since it is a water based tint.

Good news, I held it upside down for a long time and none of the product spilled. (I was expecting it to spill.)

The texture of the tint is a mix between a liquid tint & a jelly tint. 

From left to right: 

Stained, swatched once, & swatched three times.

The tint is an aqua tint (water based) so the formula is more runny compared to jelly tints.

 The tint is not pigmented as jelly tint, it gives more of a natural finish. 

Since the lip tint is more moisturizing compared to other liquid tints, you can apply it as a cheek stain as well. 

Left: Applied all over, Right: Only in the center + Lip Concealer (Juicy Cherry)

Juicy Cherry is a light and bright red shade, with a slight hint of orange.  

The color is a sheer red, so it looks natural. 

The My Lip Eat Cherry Aqua Tint comes in two colors: Juicy Red, Juicy Cherry

Overall thoughts: 

Pros: Very moisturizing for a liquid tint/stain.

Good for those who want a natural tint.

Tint blends in well with lips. 

Smells delicious (peach scent)! 

Tastes good (Don't ask me why i tasted it...)

You can use it as a cheek tint/stain. 

Cons: The staining power is not too great, you will need to reapply often. 

If you prefer really pigmented tints, this lip tint is sheer. 

Overall, it is a good product. If you want natural looking red lips, try this out.

 I'd say it is a good lip tint for students or younger girls. 

 I would recommend this to those who want a natural look.