[SF Tea Tree Essence]
The essence is like a clear liquid that is not viscous but not too watery as well. Your daily skincare routine should go like this: Cleanser->Toner->Essence/Serum->Moisturiser/Emulsion.
Korean brands use alot of different confusing names when they actually mean the same thing. So this Tea Tree essence is mainly for oily/combination skin because its main ingredients include Tea tree and willow herb which naturally disinfects and relieves skin to prevent acne.
I like how it is absorbed pretty quickly into my skin and leaves a somewhat matte appearance. My skin feels less oily after leaving it on overnight. However, i'm not using this religiously as i found another SF range which is seriously HOLYGRAIL material for me (haha reviews coming up soon!)
It's retail prices are pretty steep. S$26 for such a small(30g) bottle! =/
After painstakingly navigating through SF's korean website, i managed to find the price of this in korea 7,700원 WON (benefits of learning basic korean haha) after conversion its only S$8.80! That is why i buy my korea hauls from online sprees like www.GMARKET.com or www.GMARKET.co.kr
[SF Tea Tree Emulsion]
Next, here's the Tea Tree Emulsion which is basically a moisturiser. It's in a glass bottle! In fact, most skinfood bottles are made of glass and that's why they are so heavy! Definitely, not travel-friendly:( Anyway, this comes after the essence and its a white liquid. Although it is an emulsion, it is not oily at all. Actually, it is more watery than the essence. That's great as i can spread easily on my face!
Smell-wise, both smells like tea tree oil, a little medicinal but very subtle. Pretty acceptable smell!
Surpisingly, it's cheaper than the essence S$22 for such a big bottle(160ml)! It's sold in korea for 6700 WON which is only S$7.65 after conversion.
The main ingredients are exactly the same as the essence but i guess the emulsion is not as rich. So if you are tight on cash and in a dilemma, i would suggest buying the essence alone. A little drop goes a long way in treating your troubled skin.
Skinfood Tea Tree Range vs. Innisfree Jejubija Anti-Trouble Range
Makes sense to compare both lines as they both target troubled skin. Koreans tend to label acne-prone skin as 'troubled skin'. Verdict: I personally prefer the Innisfree line because I feel the tea tree range is slightly stronger that the Jejubija line and a little more drying. For those with sensitive acne-prone skin, you would be better off using the Innisfree line. In terms of effectiveness, I observed improvement with both lines but of course, this comes with time and prolonged daily usage.
If you haven't already read my review on the Innisfree line, you can go on and read it here.
Find me on Reddit - /r/AsianBeauty
Skinfood Tea Tree Range vs. Innisfree Jejubija Anti-Trouble Range
Makes sense to compare both lines as they both target troubled skin. Koreans tend to label acne-prone skin as 'troubled skin'. Verdict: I personally prefer the Innisfree line because I feel the tea tree range is slightly stronger that the Jejubija line and a little more drying. For those with sensitive acne-prone skin, you would be better off using the Innisfree line. In terms of effectiveness, I observed improvement with both lines but of course, this comes with time and prolonged daily usage.
If you haven't already read my review on the Innisfree line, you can go on and read it here.
Find me on Reddit - /r/AsianBeauty
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