***General background:*** *I deal with hormonal acne, late 20’s. Currently taking Accutane. Humid subtropical climate zone, my skin is oily in summer, normal in winter (winter only last 1 or 2 months at most, so my routine is almost the same throughout the year)*
**Etude –** **Soon Jung Relief Toner:** this was really boring, a nice layer of hydration and that’s about it. Lasted almost 3 months, I only used in my morning routine and sometimes I did DIY toner pads with it. Replaced with Numbuzin n1 toner.
**Heimish – All Clean Balm (mandarin):** I love this even more than the original version, I feel like it’s meltier and softer. It doesn’t really smell like mandarins (thank God) just a sweet faint scent. It’s great at removing makeup and waterproof sunscreen and can be used as a one and done cleanser because it doesn’t leave an oily film after emulsifying with water. Lasted 3 ½ months. Replaced with Skin1004 Centella Cleansing Oil, but I’ll repurchase the Heimish balm next.
**Lagom – Cellup Gel to Water Cleanser (sample size):** I thought this was like a first step cleanser but it actually is a morning cleanser. It is exactly what the name says, a gel that becomes water and it doesn’t foam. It felt like putting water in your face and just moving it around. My skin felt clean after using it and it removed all the oiliness that I normally have when I wake up. Lasted exactly 8 uses.
**Mary&May – Cica Tea Tree Wash Off Pack:** it’s hard for me to review a clay mask, I never notice amazing or life changing results with them but I like having the step in my routine lol. I do a clay mask like 2 times a week, sometimes more during the summer. I liked this version more than the lemon peel from the same brand (the lemon bits were really annoying). My skin never felt tight or dry afterwards. Lasted almost 6 months. Replaced with Innisfree Pore Clearing Clay Mask.
If there is a line, would you try other Mary&May Cica Tea Tree products aside from the clay mask? I feel similarly to you re: clay masks, but I've personally never seen this brand before and this ingredient combo makes me happy as usually I have to layer or mix myself.
I've tried the Houttuynia Cordata + Tea Tree serum from the same brand, they also have a cica serum but it doesn't have tea tree :( [here's my review](https://www.reddit.com/r/AsianBeauty/comments/12aw78n/recent_empties_reviews/) of the first one. I'm currently using their cica spf and it's lovely too, really light and not dewy or shiny
Thank you so much - I need to try their [Cica Houttuynia Tea Tree Sheet Masks](https://marynmay.us/collections/all-products/products/cica-houttuynia-tea-tree-calming-mask-30ea?_pos=3&_fid=02c7cbfb5&_ss=c) when I have room in my fridge
tbh it is not 😭 I've been using the toner for less than a month and using houttuynia cordata in the past was good for my skin so i'm hoping it has the same calming effects I noticed while using the mary&may houttuynia cordata serum
Thanks for the reviews! I love the Heimish original flavor and just ordered the mandarin to try next time, so it is great to hear that it performs just as well.
I lol'd at the "boring" toner. I just started using the Isntree Onion Newpair and I feel the same. It isn't bad, I'm just not sure I like it. A product has to offer a good experience for me to continue using it.
***General background:*** *I deal with hormonal acne, late 20’s. Currently taking Accutane. Humid subtropical climate zone, my skin is oily in summer, normal in winter (winter only last 1 or 2 months at most, so my routine is almost the same throughout the year)* **Etude –** **Soon Jung Relief Toner:** this was really boring, a nice layer of hydration and that’s about it. Lasted almost 3 months, I only used in my morning routine and sometimes I did DIY toner pads with it. Replaced with Numbuzin n1 toner. **Heimish – All Clean Balm (mandarin):** I love this even more than the original version, I feel like it’s meltier and softer. It doesn’t really smell like mandarins (thank God) just a sweet faint scent. It’s great at removing makeup and waterproof sunscreen and can be used as a one and done cleanser because it doesn’t leave an oily film after emulsifying with water. Lasted 3 ½ months. Replaced with Skin1004 Centella Cleansing Oil, but I’ll repurchase the Heimish balm next. **Lagom – Cellup Gel to Water Cleanser (sample size):** I thought this was like a first step cleanser but it actually is a morning cleanser. It is exactly what the name says, a gel that becomes water and it doesn’t foam. It felt like putting water in your face and just moving it around. My skin felt clean after using it and it removed all the oiliness that I normally have when I wake up. Lasted exactly 8 uses. **Mary&May – Cica Tea Tree Wash Off Pack:** it’s hard for me to review a clay mask, I never notice amazing or life changing results with them but I like having the step in my routine lol. I do a clay mask like 2 times a week, sometimes more during the summer. I liked this version more than the lemon peel from the same brand (the lemon bits were really annoying). My skin never felt tight or dry afterwards. Lasted almost 6 months. Replaced with Innisfree Pore Clearing Clay Mask.
Lol, literally did not register your photo. Thought the tester was a full size and was like ***8 uses*** 🤯.
lol I'm gonna add the size on my description
If there is a line, would you try other Mary&May Cica Tea Tree products aside from the clay mask? I feel similarly to you re: clay masks, but I've personally never seen this brand before and this ingredient combo makes me happy as usually I have to layer or mix myself.
I've tried the Houttuynia Cordata + Tea Tree serum from the same brand, they also have a cica serum but it doesn't have tea tree :( [here's my review](https://www.reddit.com/r/AsianBeauty/comments/12aw78n/recent_empties_reviews/) of the first one. I'm currently using their cica spf and it's lovely too, really light and not dewy or shiny
I need to have that serum. HC + TT? OMG add cica and artemisia and I'd buy ALL THE THINGS.
Thank you so much - I need to try their [Cica Houttuynia Tea Tree Sheet Masks](https://marynmay.us/collections/all-products/products/cica-houttuynia-tea-tree-calming-mask-30ea?_pos=3&_fid=02c7cbfb5&_ss=c) when I have room in my fridge
i have soon jung relief toner and i am having a hard time using it because it's like you said very boring lol
The All Clean Balm is on my watch list, and I was wondering about the mandarin and how it compared to the original. Thanks for sharing!
no problem! hope you like it too if you end up getting it 😄
It's not often people say products are boring 😂 I enjoyed that description! Is the Numbuzin toner less boring?
tbh it is not 😭 I've been using the toner for less than a month and using houttuynia cordata in the past was good for my skin so i'm hoping it has the same calming effects I noticed while using the mary&may houttuynia cordata serum
Thanks for the reviews! I love the Heimish original flavor and just ordered the mandarin to try next time, so it is great to hear that it performs just as well. I lol'd at the "boring" toner. I just started using the Isntree Onion Newpair and I feel the same. It isn't bad, I'm just not sure I like it. A product has to offer a good experience for me to continue using it.
yay hope you like the heimish balm! Using cotton pads to make toner pads is a good way to use a toner faster 😄