Cosrx One Step Moisture Up Kit

Cosrx One Step Moisture Up Kit is wonderful 3-step kit for those who want to pack some on flight goodies that would not take tremendous amount of space. It comes with cleansing gel, 2 toning pads and a sheet mask. What else could you wish for when traveling? Well, a sample of nourishing face cream would complete such routine and save your skin from dirty air-conditioned air.

Claims from the manufacturer:

 1 Step - Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser: Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser is formulated at a low pH to maintain skin's optimal pH level. Formulated with purifying botanical ingredients, this low pH formula works to soothe, refresh, and soften the skin without the stripping feeling. It's great for a morning wash.
2 Step - One Step Moisture Up Pad: A daily pad that contains hyaluronic acid to replenish moisture for all day hydration. Regular use of pads will smooth the skin's texture, providing a perfect canvas for flawless makeup.
3 Step - Holy Moly Snail Mask: Your mood depends on how great your skin looks! Starting tonight, reset the look of your skin with this snail mucin face mask. Helps to lock in moisture and supply a layer or nourishing formula featuring snail mucin.
 For all skin types

Directions from the manufacturer:

Cleanse face with step 1. Gently wipe your face with embossed side of 2nd step pad avoiding your eye area.  Flip the pad to smooth side and repeat the motion. Apply 3rd step mask and leave on for 15-20 minutes. Remove mask and gently pat on your face for absorption.

Ingredients:

Step 1 - Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser:  Water, cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, polysorbate 20, styrax japonicus branch/fruit/leaf extract, butylene glycol, saccharomyces ferment filtrate, cryptomeria japonica leaf extract, nelumbo nucifera leaf extract, pinus palustris leaf extract, ulmus davidiana root extract, oenothera biennis (evening primrose) flower extract, peuraria lobata root extract, melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf oil, allantoin, caprylyl glycol, ethyhexylglycerin, betaine salicylate, citric acid, ethyl hexanediol, 1,2-hexanediol, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, sodium benzoate, disodium edta.

 

Step 2 - One Step Moisture Up Pad: Propolis extract, butylene glycol, glycerin, betaine, cetearyl olivate, sorbitan olivate, 1,2-hexanediol, betaine salicylate, panthenol, allantoin, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, sodium hyaluronate, ethylhexylglycerin, sodium hydroxide, xanthan gum, citrus limon (lemon) peel oil, citrus aurantium bergamia (bergamot) fruit oil.

 

Step 3 - Holy Moly Advanced Snail Mucin Power Mask: Red ginseng water, snail secretion filtrate, methylpropanediol, butylene glycol, glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, allantoin, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, sodium polyacrylate, sodium hyaluronate, arginine, ethylhexyglycerin, phenoxyethanol.

My experience:

Cosrx One Step Moisture Up Kit is a hot item for summer. It combines 2 best sellers from the brand the Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser and One Step Moisture Up Pads together with great hydrating sheet mask. Overall, amazing combo for people with oily skin and for everyone who wants to do their beauty on the go. I will mainly focus on the sheet mask as this product is only presented in the Cosrx One Step Moisture Up Kit and can not be purchased loose.

 

The sheet mask is made of thin and soft cotton like fiber that is very absorbent and has a light peachy-pink hue. The essence of the mask is very slimy to the touch thanks to high concentration of snail mucin in the ingredients (2nd on the list). There is a faint pleasant aroma that reminds me of fresh linen for some reason.  Essence is transparent and slippery to the touch, it is quite viscous and resembles light gel.

 

Overall fit and adherence are very good. The size of the mask is just enough for my larger than average face. This one would be perfect for people with smaller faces. The cutouts are well sized and have an excellent placement on the sheet. Wearing time is about 20-25 minutes. For extra cooling and refreshment I've place the sheet mask pouch into the fridge for 5 minutes prior to application. That is just enough time to cleanse and tone your face if you do it at home.

 

I like the versatility of this product and the fact that you get to try the bestsellers in the same routine if you haven't tried them before. In my case the cleanser is too fragranced. I hate the scent of the tea tree oil and I regret buying the full size bottle. If I would have used this kit before I would not purchase the full size cleanser in the first place. The toning pads are lovely and soft, unfortunately they would be another pass for me. My skin is troubled and those pads are too basic for my needs. I much prefer layering my toners with my hands for better control of end feel on my skin.

 

As for the mask, this stuff is wonderful. My skin is well hydrated and feels very fresh after use. Fine lines and wrinkles are less visible and my skin feels very comfortable after use. I would definitely buy more of these for my vacations purely because of the mask and the fact that such kit is an amazing space saver. The price varies greatly amongst the shops. I got this one from iHerb for three bucks which is a great deal.

Pros:

+ Alcohol, paraben, sulfate and silicone free formulation
+ Contains panax ginseng root water, snail mucin, allantoin, arginine and hyaluronic acid
+ Gel texture of the essence
+ Good price : quantity ratio
+ Lovely scent
+ Extremely soothing and hydrating on my skin
+ Easy to get in EU
+ Great for all skin types

 

Cons:

– Absorbs longer than average essence
– Packaging is not so easy to open with your hands
– Leaves slightly tacky finish on my skin

 

Where to buy:

NL and BE: littlewonderland
Internationally: Available at iherb, mykoreanmakeup, amazon and other online retailers
Price is 3-5€ per kit containing one sheet mask, cleanser and two toning pads

 

Thank you for reading!

Yours truly, Kati