Rave: Etude House Wonder Pore Line
Thursday, August 9, 2012 at 10:15AM My main skin problem of late is pore blockage. I had dull, rough, and bumpy skin full of icky blackheads. Ugh. You see I hug my dog a lot, and I have also been trying a lot of new face makeup, hence the dirty pores. I unfortunately haven't had time to get a facial so I limped along with my mild cleansers and go-to exfoliator. No toner.
That is, until I started using the Etude House Wonder Pore skincare line. This stuff is AMAZING. Absolutely amazing. I searched for reviews of the older Wonder Pore toner and most of them were positive so I was encouraged to use the rest of the line, which included a new mousse facial wash and clay mask. I'm so glad I did it!
This review is gonna be long since I will talk about all three products, but to summarize: the Etude House Wonder Pore line delivers its promise to clean up pores and refine skin without drying it up like a flaky prune. After using it for just a few days, my skin felt like it just shook off all the dirt and product build-up, and it became smooth and glowy once more. After two weeks, my skin has majorly improved. I will definitely buy when I run out!
Here's a more in-depth review of each product in the line. :)
The Etude House Wonder Pore Whipping Foam (P798) is a facial cleanser that can also double as a mask. To apply, just slather it all over your skin and then massage it where your pores are most blocked. You can also use this special brush that comes with the set (awesome stuff!) to really deep clean your skin.
This mousse wash is very dense yet soft. It has a gentle soapy smell, nothing irritating. It doesn't sting my eyes too! Surprisingly, this is not drying at all. My skin doesn't feel tight after I rinse it off. As promised, it cleans skin wonderfully.
Note: it has a tingly minty feel, which I like. But if your skin reacts to menthol or if you just don't like the feel of it, this may be a deal-breaker.
MUST-BUY! This brush is super soft and fun to use. It's P248.
If you wish to use it as a mask, put on a thick layer and wait 1-2 minutes. Wash off. I haven't tried this and I'm not too sold on the idea - I would rather use the actual clay mask, it works perfectly.
The Etude House Wonder Pore Clay Clear Mask (P678) ideally comes after the wash, around 2-3 times a week. It provides a more intense cleansing experience for your skin. It starts off as a puffy mousse, which makes it easier to spread, but it dries up into a hard mask after 15-20 minutes.
The mask comes with its own spatula
I feel that it draws up all the blackheads and effectively removes them. I highly recommend this for those who have seriously clogged pores!
Tip: if you find it too time-consuming to wash off a hard mask like this, use a vegetable facial sponge! It does the job quicker.
Ahh, and here is the original star of the show! The Etude House Wonder Pore Freshner (P98 in spray bottle, P478/250ml) was released a few months ago and was an instant hit. It's a toner, basically. It has alcohol content, but it doesn't sting or feel too matapang. It's just like putting water on your face.
Remove the rubber stopper before using
Push down to get the liquid on your cotton ball! Two pumps are enough.
I love that it doesn't dry my skin and that it removes all remaining traces of makeup. My skin feels softer and smoother with it so that's a major point. I don't use it all the time though - only when I wear makeup beforehand!
The bottle is also great since the ingenious pump gets you the right amount of product without you having to tilt it.
After using the Wonder Pore line for two weeks, my skin looks like this:
Granted I am wearing makeup, but you know that saying about bad skin still looking bad even with a lot of makeup? My skin is super smooth and glowing now! I don't even get pimples anymore (I used to get one or two every week).
Yes I know these are big claims. I just really super love this line. That feeling might change in the next weeks to come but right now Wonder Pore has done so much to turn my skin around. There is one downside: because my pores are super clean, I am now oilier than usual. Not so much that it's a deal-breaker, but I thought you should know.
This set, which includes the Whipping Foaming, Pore Freshner, and brush, is P1,548
Do note that what works for me may not work for you, so please use this upon your discretion. I'm just sharing my personal experience with the product; I have no way of predicting yours. I do hope this works for you as much as it did for me - it's a great skincare line, and for me, definitely worth buying. :)
Hope this helps!
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Reader Comments (25)
it's too pricey for me..but i think it's worth it.could it last for at least 2 months?
Sounds great! For some reason (staying up late, I think), I've been getting zits again. I wouldn't try the whole line because I just bought a new facial foam and toner, but I'd love to try the mask!
Does the toner (or perhaps the entire line) lessens the appearance of the pores? That's my major concern lately. I've huge pores! =(
It's great that it worked for you Ms Liz! Will try on the toner/freshener first :)
Sounds good. Too bad we don't have Etude House here. I remember the brand, however. It was quite popular in Singapore.
Hi Liz!
I'm a fan of skin care, and I trust you a lot when you say that a product is worth trying. This pack may be pretty pricey but still cheaper than VMV so yeah, I guess this can be my next buy. My only question though is its value for money, I don't mind spending but I would love to know how long I can use it. :)
@Arra @Iko These are REALLY big bottles. Well bigger than your normal wash and toner. I would estimate at least 3 months of daily usage - more pa if you don't use that much!
wow! its my first time to visit your blog ms. liz and i find it to be sooo informative.. i have been reading blogs about korean products for the past two weeks and just last saturday i bought the entire line of the face shop pore minimizing products.. i have been eyeing to read some reviews of etude house wonder pore product but im not that satisfied. you see i have overly huge pores on my nose and entire cheeks so i was so desperate. sobrang hinayang talaga ako that you have posted this review just today but then again i have decided to buy the clay mask muna hahaha! i will surely browse your blog haha! kakaadik because i have learned a lot. nice blog sis! ^^
Very ingenious packaging for the toner, unique and looks fun to use lol :) I'm finishing my L'oreal Hydrafresh Toner but I'll give this a try after. For now I'll be getting the clay mask. Good thing that Etude House thought to package the mask with a spatula, its hygenic that way. Question though, how do you use the brush? During application or to brush the product off?
Hi Liz! Try Clarisonic. It works wonders especially in cleaning the pores. I'm loving it because it's gentle enough for everyday use.
Wow! I also love skin care. I even invest on skin care more than I do with make-up. Does it brighten the skin? The downside is somewhat a big deal for me, you said it makes your skin oilier right? What do you do to control the oil?
I wonder if they are also sold separately. I might try the toner if sold by itself. Oh, and the clay is also interesting! Looks like it could be a great exfoliant too if used with the sponge you mentioned. I hope the product in the jar doesn't harden over time and with more frequent usage.
I wonder if this is included in the 30% off sale in Etude H Megamall? Anyone?
This seems interesting especially that I'm actually too lazy to go have a facial! I don't know why maybe because I'm too comfortable at home. Hahaha! I hope to try this soon, payday's coming so yeah
yes, you can buy them separately, i just did! :)
i haven't tried a single etude house skin care product, this will be my first. immediately bought the shipping foam and the toner this past weekend from megamall. no, it's not part of the sale. i didn't buy the clay mask though, maybe next time.
I love love love the Wonder Pore freshner! I bought two bottles for assurance, but now you've tempted me to buy the whole line Ms. Liz :(((((
hello:) i have the toner(500ml) i have it since november last year and i use it twice a day since then , its good :) and last long i tell you up to now i just finished half of it. ive been using it for 9 months!
thats how good it is
Now I feel like I really need that foaming!! XD might really try it soon.♥ Thank you for the great review! :)
would you recommend the wonder pore line to people who have dry skin?
Love the brush *-*
Hi Liz, I'm so tempted to try these.. I'm just curious why the set costs a little more than buying them individually.. It's a mere P24 difference but I always have this thinking that if you buy products in a set they usually cost less than when you buy them separately.
I've tried the modelling clear one from EH's WonderPore Lines. But it breaks me out.
Now, I'm trying the freshner. So far so good.
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thanks for the super awesome post. i did some research and the wonderpore foaming cleanser is sold at www.sokoglam.com and ships internationally~
so curious about Etude... what store does this brand carries? I'll be in Manila this summer and would love to bring these goodies back with me in Riyadh.