45th Try Me Review Me

INNISFREE

TRUECARE SET

BEST REVIEWER

Hazle @hazeltannn

I’m not new to Innisfree’s products, but I never knew they had a minimalist skincare line like this until I came across the TRUECARE line on Style Korean. They have generously sent me these products to review, and I’m super grateful to be given the opportunity to share my thoughts with you! If you’re wondering why you haven’t seen these products in stores, it’s because the TRUECARE line is an online exclusive (they’re available on Style Korean!).

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

The minimal ingredient lists are what drew me to this product range. I’m usually resistant to trying new skincare products as my skin is extremely sensitive, but a quick Google gave me the confidence to give these a go. No fragrance or unnecessary filler ingredients that could potentially cause irritation. The products aren’t designed to give dramatic results, but they form a non-invasive routine that keeps your skin happy and balanced :)

If you have sensitive or acne-prone skin, and are looking for a no-frills skincare line to help with recovery, keep reading!

My thoughts on each product after using for 2 weeks

Calamine 6.5 cleanser

 A gel cleanser that lathers only slightly. The foam is dense and feels almost creamy on the skin. It has a low pH of 6.5, and doesn’t leave my skin feeling tight after rinsing. It has a very light herbal scent – The only product with a scent in this range. A mild second cleanser that I would recommend for all skin types.

PHA Toner Pad

 I was prepared for this to sting as I had some raw(?) pimples (cries in glycolic acid) but it was surprisingly mild. The pads were soaked with toner and felt soothing on my skin. I can’t speak for its long term effects, but my skin felt smoother immediately after. I’d recommend this if you have sensitive skin and have been worried about trying acids, or if you’re just starting out with chemical exfoliants.

Panthenol 10 moisture Skin

 This toner contains 10% panthenol (or vitamin B5), which offers moisturising, healing and anti-inflammatory properties. A light, watery toner that I like to layer 3-4 times if I’m using it on its own. Applying a more viscous toner on top of this worked extremely well for me!I don’t think this is hydrating enough alone for dry skin, but it’s great at calming redness and has a skin softening effect. I love that it absorbs right in without any stickiness. If you have oily skin or live in a humid climate, you might find this sufficiently hydrating.

Moist Recovery Cream

OK SHE THICCC. I love the texture of this cream so much. A good occlusive moisturiser that really locks in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss. It contains natural camelia butter which nourishes and strengthens the skin's barrier. If you live in a cold climate or have dry skin, this might be your jam. I enjoy using this both in the day and night despite living in a country that is hot and humid all year round. It’s not the kind of moisturiser that sinks right in either, but I personally prefer creams that leave my skin dewy for a while. I’m already planning to purchase the full size when this sample runs out.

Cica Intensive Balm

Cica balms are a mainstay in my skincare shelf for calming down redness and healing breakouts. The texture of this one is less heavy than other cica balms that I’ve tried (more gel-like instead of oily) but it’s just as soothing. It absorbs pretty quickly so you could probably wear it under makeup. I’ve only tried it as a spot treatment, but I read that you can use this over your whole face as well. The balm is formulated with high-purity Centella Asiatica 4X, which is derived from nearly 30 times more centella asiatica leaves. In terms of its effects, it soothes the skin just as well as any cica balm I’ve tried.

Non-Nano Sunscreen SPF48

I generally prefer chemical sunscreens due to how lightweight and invisible they are on the skin, but this one has a decent finish despite being a physical SPF. It has a spreadable, essence-like texture. It is designed to be non-invasive and non-comedogenic while offering protection against UVA, UVB, as well as blue light. The product is tinted to reduce white cast, but still has that pink tone-up effect, so it might show on darker skin tones. In my opinion, this is a safe SPF option for sensitive and acne-prone skin, but I’ll still go for a chemical sunscreen if my skin isn’t flaring up.

FINAL THOUGHTS

I break out easily from new products but the TRUECARE range was really kind to my sensitive skin. My personal favourites are the PHA Toner Pad, Panthenol 10 Skin and Moist Recovery Cream! I love my actives, but these are products that I know I can count on when my skin is upset and needs some SOS.

Feel free to ask me anything else that I haven’t covered (come say hi @hazeltannn on Instagram). I’ll be happy to share more details with you. :)