This Brand You’ve Never Heard Of Is Secretly Making The Best Face Cleanser On The Market
This Brand You’ve Never Heard Of Is Secretly Making The Best Face Cleanser On The Market
WHAT: Amore Pacific Treatment Enzyme Peel Cleansing Powder
WHY: Ok, this is going to be a real journey so buckle up.
First of all, AmorePacific is a K-beauty brand, and while their eponymous line is less known here in the states, they are the second largest beauty brand in Korea. We were introduced to them back when we discovered #30 on this list. One of their subsidiary brands that’s taken off recently is Laneige, and while we do worship their near-magic lip mask, we are here today to speak of a different kind of magic.
And it’s in the form of a….powder. A cleansing powder.
I know, I know. The last thing you want to deal with is something MORE spilly and unknown. But please for the love of the SQUEAKIEST, CLEANEST, NOT AT ALL TIGHT, YET BOUNCY, HYDRATED SKIN, just please please stay with us on this one.
Ok, so in the shower or at your sink, wet your hands, and then just shake a couples of shakes into your palm and watch the powder instantly, somewhat thrillingly, transform into a soft, supple lather.
And as you now swirl this lather all over your face in circular motions, you will begin to feel a very specific feeling on your skin and it’s a feeling that I deeply believe isn’t discussed enough with skincare:
That feeling is softness.
We talk about hydration a lot, but for many of us (ahem) mature gals, our skin is beginning to feel more rough, more textured, and while many of us try to combat that solely with moisturizer and serums, it actually begins with cleansing.
This (magic?) potion is jam-packed with high-efficacy ingredients like hyaluronic acid, green tea-derived enzymes that gently exfoliate (and strengthen your skin’s barrier), allantoin for calming redness, and COTTON extract for soothing and softening.
Suitable for all skin types, we also noticed the very lovely side effect of an overall brighter complexion, physically smoother skin, and fewer clogged pores. So much so that we felt less compelled to wear makeup.
Pro tip: we like to double cleanse every time we use it (which is once daily) for an extra squeaky, but never ever tight, ultra clean feeling.
Double pro tip: Try THIS $17 barrier cream (also a K-beauty brand) as your follow-up moisturizer for the most effective but simple 2-step skincare routine known to (wo)man.
Is the price a hair hard to swallow? Yes. But when we find something effective for our skin, our face, the one we need to love and preserve forever, we say, I’m worth it.
Price: $68
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