Is your skin feeling parched, dull, and have been exposed in an air-conditioned room for extended hours? Do you yearn for a hydration bomb and fix it? Then continue reading as I would like to share with you a “secret” I found that Althea has to offer, EXCLUSIVELY FOR MALAYSIANS!!
If you have not already tried the 4 OG masks Althea has to offer, let me tell you what you are missing out based on my experience with all 4 of em!
the OG fruit masks in peach, lemon-lime, watermelon & avocado!
Ac-Me-Peach Mask: Soothes and helps reduce inflammation when my acne comes for a visit
Water-Me-Long Mask: Showers my occasionally dry but always dehydrated skin with water
Avo-Cuddle-Me Mask: Moisturise and nourishes my skin when it’s flaky and feels tight
Sparkle-Me-Bright Mask: Imparted a radiant glow on my skin tone overall
What about the super exclusive offer that Althea has for us Malaysians? They have a jumbo set comprising of 40 pieces per bundle, 10 pieces each of the range I have listed. On top of that, it delivers locally, meaning that you will be receiving it wayyyyyy earlier than if it were shipped from Korea.
click here to order the jumbo pack now
*ready stock local delivery 2 - 3 working days*
To test how fast the delivery takes compared to the ones directly from Korea, I have decided to take a set myself. The order made was on 10th October, which falls on a Saturday. The parcel was delivered to me on 14th October, which is on a Wednesday. It took just 3 working days to arrive rather than a standard week or more! Get your hands on these lovely babies!
This guest post was written by our Althea Malaysia fan and skincare enthusiast @danxlees.
Have you tried Althea’s Milk Peel Cream Mask? It’s clay to foam exfoliant and mask (talking about dual personality much). I have been a faithful follower after 1 bottle and have repurchased 3 times. Let’s dive a little bit into the ingredients:
Contains amino acids that help hydrate and soothe the skin
Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen Leaf Extract)
Contains BHA that deeply exfoliate pores and regulate sebum secretion
Gluconolactone
PHA that gently exfoliates and also acts as an antioxidant
Glycolic Acid
AHA that exfoliates dead skin cells and hydrates
Ingredients & Benefits
In terms of texture, it has a very soft and smooth feel that spreads out easily. Think of softened butter, but 1000 times lighter. It does not have a strong scent and its smell reminds me of baby’s formula. When spread on the skin, it takes about 30 seconds to transform to a foam (imagine unbaked meringue), which you then leave on for 1 to 3 minutes. I usually need and recommend 1-minute max, for those who have sensitive skin. For oilier skin types, you can experiment with longer leave-on time.
After 1 minute, I proceed to rinse the product off and notice that my skin is immediately softer and smoother to touch. Also, my skin does not feel uncomfortably tight as I would with other exfoliants out there. On a scale of 1 to 5 on skin tightness, 1 being least and 5 very tight, I would give this a 1.
texture demonstration
I have been using this product on a daily basis and it did not dry my skin out nor did it irritate my skin. The small bumps that I get on my forehead reduced significantly (in terms of size and quantity) and when I stopped using it, the bumps came back. Also, the blackheads on my nose as well as the pores reduced in appearance and visibility. For the gents, I would strongly recommend you to use it before shaving as it helps reduce ingrown hairs, as I did notice before shaving my facial hair.
The downside to this wonderful product would be the packaging. It comes in a vacuum pump bottle which is great for dispensing products until the very last pump. However, it does not consistently dispense product in the first few pumps and the last few pumps. I have experienced this in at least 2, of their packaging. The only fix I did was to knock the product on the sink top, inverted, to get the product pumped out. Hoping that they fix this and make this the ultimate product in their collection.
Great for all skin types, I really do hope that you guys and girls give this a try and I am sure you’ll love it, even for you sensitive peeps out there!
Daniel Lee shares his skincare reviews on @danxlees
*Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by the guest writer/blogger and those providing comments are theirs alone and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Althea Korea or any employee thereof.
Did you know that your skin renews itself the most when you’re sleeping? During those hours when you’re catching some Z’s is when the skin is in its most optimal, allowing it to repair and regenerate skin cells. Make the most out of your beauty sleep with a sleeping mask that not only hydrates the skin, but helps nourish it for skin that’s extra smooth and soft in the morning. We’ve recently discovered Beauty of Joseon’s Revitalize Sleeping Mask, and here’s the beauty breakdown on what this pretty pot can do for your skin!
Don't you just hate those ugly flaky cracks you get around your elbows and heels? If you do, here's the solution you need to remove the hardened, flaky skin! I managed to get my hands on the Heelbow Tok from Althea Korea to find out if this really does the trick. If you're just as curious as I am, please read on to find out.
Here's a little introduction on the product: Heelbow Tok is an essence to combat dry or rough skin, specifically that on elbow or base of the foot. It's made in Korea and has a super cute tagline that says "its mom's solution" (love it!). The Heelbow Tok comes in a 30ml tube, and what fascinates me the most is the applicator/exfoliator it comes with, meaning that it doesn't require you to get your hands dirty. It claims that in just 1 minute a day, this Heelbow Tok would exfoliate, hydrate and repair the skin all at once. Is it too good to be true? There's only one way to find out!
I decided to test this out on my mom's heel (appropriate, since it claims to be "mom's solution"), and I was pleasantly surprised that the Heelbow Tok works like a charm! If you're anything like me, you'll wish not to have flaky hard skin on your heels. Without proper care, the condition of your heel might get worst! This happens because our heel lacks moisture and it is hard for skin in that area to exfoliate naturally. This happens frequently to those who love wearing heels as it stresses out the heel's skin. But now, we have the Heelbow Tok to save the day!
All you need to do is to "tok tok tok"- tap around the heel area with the product and a moisturizing serum will lightly cover the heel area, providing moisturizing benefits to the dry area. This product also has a baby powder scent which I believe gets rid of unpleasant foot odor. In just a minute, the heel area feels smoother and more hydrated. From the images above, it's pretty obvious that this product works really well. This is great for those who have busy schedules as all you need is a minute a day to achieve flawless heels!
I tried this on my elbow too and I was just as amazed at the results! After a week of consistent use, my heels and elbows have improved tremendously in looks and feel too. Aside from the fact that it works really well, this product is also easily affordable from Althea Korea. Now everyone can have smooth, crack free elbows and heels! Make sure you check out althea.kr to check this product out!
Don't you hate bad hair days? From what I know, usually bad hair days are caused due to lack of nutrition for your hair, and that's why I'm putting the Kocostar's GGONGJI Hair Pack to the test that from althea.kr. The GGONGJI hair pack has been specially designed to solve split ends and treat damaged hair. Perfect timing because my hair is badly damaged (plus I'm guilty of not being a fan of the conditioner) lol. So let's find out!
GGONGJI Hair Pack
I have to say that I love how it comes in a hot pink packaging. On the front packaging, it states that Ggongji means ponytail in Korean and that it's a simple & easy DIY hair care. And if you flip it over, you'll see guidelines on how to use the product in Korean. So, if you can read Korean, congratulations! But if you can't, then I guess you can just follow my step by step tutorial here.
What's Inside?
tear open to remove
a hair mask & pink rubber band for you to tie your hair up
Step 2: Grab hold of your ponytail
Step 3: Turn the mask over & tie a pony tail
Make It Pretty
put a ribbon on
tie it up into a bun
You can leave this one for 30 mins but it is recommended to use this for about 2 - 3 hours for best results (intense care) at home or wear it outside! You can pull this off with a ribbon / clip to make it look presentable. I did my groceries and shopping wearing this.
After 3 Hours
you may remove after 30mins / 1-2hours (intensive)
removing the mask
my hair is not wet!
I thought the treatment would make my hair wet, but surprisingly, it didn't! It felt like a leave-on conditioner. I didn't rinse my hair out and honestly, I was amazed at how soft my hair felt after this!.
Before & After
before the treatment
after the treatment
Can you believe what you're seeing?! I know, it took me a while to think that a 3-hour treatment mask would do so much good for my hair. It beats paying hundreds at salons to get my hair to look as soft and smooth like this. So, if you're tempted to get yourself a pack, you can always get it from Althea.kr. I LOVE this hair mask despite it being my first hair mask! If you have tried it yourself, please share your experiences below by leaving a comment.
for more information watch this video on how to use!
