You might remember me talking about VENN Skincare a lot last year as it was one of my favorite brand discoveries of 2018. The overnight mask and concentrate are still some of my favorites today. VENN is formulated in South Korea & has a very clean formulated line. It very much like a K Beauty meets clean meets luxury meets clinical skincare line. The mask is a serious plumper white the peptide rich concentrate erases most of my lines and wrinkles after two weeks of use. Both are big dewy glow givers. Review HERE and HERE. VENN just launched a new cleanser, facial oil and vitamin B concentrate. I have two of the three to talk about. The red color of the Advanced Multi-Perfecting Red Oil Serum is completely stunning. Details per VENN:
Advanced Multi-Perfecting Red Oil Serum is a multi-correctional face oil serum, strategically formulated using 34 natural botanicals and essential oils to deliver a category-defining, comprehensive treatment. 100% of the formula are efficacy-driven bioactives. Key ingredients include Lithospermum Erythrorhizon (Gromwell) Root Extract and Angelica Gigas (Korean Angelica) Root Extract that are fermented for 150 hours at low temperature for amplified delivery and performance on the skin, and formulated based on a time-tested skincare prescription from Dongui Bogam, an encyclopedic medical book written in the 17th century during Korea’s Joseon Dynasty that is listed on UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register.
Dongui Bogam is an encyclopedic medical book compiled by Heo Jun, a court physician, during Korea’s Joseon Dynasty in the 17th century, and is listed on UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register. Dongui Bogam provides an herbal ointment prescription called “Jaungo” to treat various skin conditions. We decided to take this 400-year-old, time-tested skincare prescription and reformulate it into our multi-correctional oil serum with clinically tested efficacy and modern convenience.
+ Hydrate skin for up to 24 hours
+ Improve skin’s elasticity and firmness
+ Instantly increase skin’s radiance
Key Ingredients
The formula is rich with phytochemicals, vitamins, and minerals from plants that survive the extreme environments of the Sahara Desert, Kalahari Desert, Andes Mountains, and Amazon jungle – all extracted without using chemicals or solvents through green processes, including cold pressing and steam distillation.
- HYDRATION Rape Flower, Milk Thistle, Jojoba & Almond
- FREE RADICALS Kiwi, Watermelon, Rosehip, Indian Frankincense, Sacha Inchi, Korean Angelica
- WRINKLES Rosehip, Lupine Seed Extract, Carrot
- ELASTICITY Kiwi, Melon, Cherry, Sacha Inchi, Lupine, Carrot
- FIRMNESS Kiwi, Watermelon
- BALANCE Milk Thistle, Kukui Nut, Watermelon, Hazelnut, Gromwell, Indian Frankincense, Crysthanthemum, Almond & Jasmine
- RADIANCE Hazlenut, Cherry
Ingredients
Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Actinidia Chinensis Seed Oil, Silybum Marianum Ethyl Ester, Citrullus Lanatus (Melon) Seed Oil, Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Corylus Avellana Seed Oil, Prunus Avium Seed Oil, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed oil, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Spilanthes Acmella Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Cedrus Deodara Wood Oil, Thymus Vulgaris Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Leptospermum Petersonii Oil, Lupinus Albus Seed Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Oil, Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Cupressus Sempervirens Oil, Boswellia Serrata Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil, Tocopherol, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
I have to admit I was so excited for this facial oil then once I got it I was so afraid to try this due to the fractionated coconut oil. I’ve had bad reactions to coconut oil in the past, however fractionated is not the same as regular coconut oil. It’s less congesting to me than the full on version. I tested this for about 4-5 weeks solid every night and had no breakouts or congestion whatsoever to the fractionated coconut oil. This facial oil also has a lighter texture than I expected. It has a nice medium to lightweight texture. Usually the fractionated coconut oil gives facial oils an almost dry touch and slightly thicker texture I’m not fond of but not with this one. The fractionated coconut oil is also not the first or second ingredient like it is in the oils where I don’t like it, it’s halfway through the inci list. So fear over the inci list for nothing. We all do it, we’re human. Moral of the story is just try it because you never know.
This facial oil has a lighter non-greasy or heavy feeling texture so it gives a nice glow without being heavy. The scent is this nice light citrus kind of natural plant extract smell. It’s not floral nor earthy or deep green. It’s just light and fresh. This does have some essential oils so those sensitive to essential oils will just have to try it out. I thought this was the perfect texture and hydration for summer nights and it will suit winter days as well. Overall this oil gives a nice radiant glow to the skin. It’s got antioxidant and free radical protection, fermented extracts (always a favorite of mine), radiance boosting oils plus ingredients to help with firmness and elasticity. It’s an all around treatment oil. My skin felt very radiant while using this oil.
The Moisture-Balance All-In-One Face Cleanser was an item I thought I wasn’t going to be into that much. I have a ton of cleansers and lets face it after a while they all seem the same. This is quite phenomenal however and I really loved it. Details per VENN:
Moisture-Balance All-In-One Face Cleanser is a multi-tasking, non-foaming facial cleanser (quasi-semi-emulsion type) with low pH (5.0~6.0; similar to skin’s natural pH level) that, in one simple step, gently cleanses and lifts impurities and removes makeup, while mildly exfoliating the skin. It does not use surfactants, but instead uses humectants to cleanse the skin with a soft, hydrated finish.
96.8% of the formula are naturally-originated, and 82.7% are bioactives, driven by Vitamins B3 and B5 and Antioxidants including Centella Asiatica (Cica) Leaf Extract, Ellagic Acid and Green Tea Catechins. It contains PHA (1.5%), Xylitol and Fruit Enzymes (Papain and Bromelain) to mildly exfoliate the skin for daily usage.
Cleansers typically fall into one of the following categories: milk type, gel type, oil/balm type, and foam type. Milk and gel cleansers often use macromolecules, including gums and waxes, to increase viscosity and create their textures. These macromolecules with large particle sizes may clog pores and prevent deep cleansing of the skin. Oil/balm cleansers often leave oil residues on the skin and are not suitable for oily or sensitive skin. Foam cleansers often have high pH and end up stripping the skin, making them not suitable for sensitive skin.
Moisture-Balance All-In-One Face Cleanser is a quasi-semi-emulsion type created using water and oil based ingredients and humectants, with particle sizes smaller than emulsions, to deeply cleanse the skin, including pores and wrinkles, and remove makeup without stripping the skin.
+ Instantly hydrate skin
+ Remove make-up
+ Cleanse pores and wrinkles
+ Exfoliate skin
Key Ingredients
Our cleanser is formulated without any surfactants. Instead, it uses humectants to deeply cleanse the skin, including pores and wrinkles, while keeping the skin soft and moist. Camellia Sinensis Catechins and various plant and fruit extracts help restore and maintain sebum balance, while Vitamins B3 and B5 and Ellagic Acid install radiance to the skin. PHA (1.5%), Xylitol, and Fruit Enzymes mildly exfoliate the skin for daily use.
- HYDRATION Tiger Grass, Kiwi, Orange, Sugar Cane, Japanese Persimmon
- FREE RADICALS Green Tea Leaf, Tiger Grass, Japanese Persimmon, Grape, Coffee Bean, Berries, Chestnut, Kiwi, Japanese Knotweed Root, Moutan Peony, Japanese Pepper
- BALANCE Green Tea Leaf, Chamomile, Tiger Grass, Japanese Persimmon, Grape, Eucalyptus, Japanese Knotweed Root, Safflower, Moutan Peony, Chestnut, Japanese Pepper, Skullcap
- RADIANCE Green Tea Leaf, Berries, Kiwi, Sugar Cane
- EXFOLIATION Corn, Birch Wood, Papaya, Pineapple, Nettle
Ingredients
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water, Glycerin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Polyglycerin-3, Water, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Gluconolactone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Arginine, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Actinidia Chinensis Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Mannitol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Xylitol, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Urtica Dioica Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Glucose, Papain, Bromelain, Ellagic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Catechins, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Xanthan Gum, Cyclodextrin
This has such a nice creamy gel, low foaming, hydrating texture. It’s perfect for a morning or second part of a double cleanse. This is fragrance free, it has calming and antioxidant benefits plus it’s super gentle and non-drying. This has a low pH of 5.5 which is perfect for preserving the moisture barrier. High pH cleansers can strip the moisture barrier over time. I didn’t even try this to remove makeup to be honest. I don’t even bother with non-oil based cleansers to do this anymore. What I love about it is the gentle fragrance free nature, great inci list and low pH. If you like gel cleansers this is a really phenomenal one. I love the pump packaging as well.
Overall I was very pleased with their new launches. I really need to get the B Concentrate as I’m sure it’s amazing. I was going to grab it in the fall when it gets cooler as I think it has a heavier creamy texture. If you’re only going to get one of the two I would go with the cleanser as it’s such a nice gentle one.
*Gifted by brand but all thoughts are my own
