Muji Moist Essence Lotion

Muji Moist Essence Lotion 200ML

Price: 100.00AED
Sale Price: 75.00AED
Made in Japan

Anti Ageing

Purchased at Mirdif City Centre

Purchased on November 2016

3M shelf life upon opening

Good for 2 - 3 months usage

In case you are wondering why there are 3 photos below which are almost the same it is because I was trying to capture the look of the essence properly. And since right now I have 2 serums and 3 toners from The Face Shop can't help but compare it from those products.

Muji Moist Essence Lotion is thicker than water but thinner than cream. It is transparent. If I am to put all my toners, serums and this essence on my hand I might not be able to differentiate them all to one another.

At first I found it sticky to apply but then I figured out I was using too much and not spreading it properly hence the sticky feeling. You can use a cotton pad when applying it but that would be a waste of product so better use the palm and gently pat on the face.

Verdict: I love it but I will not repurchase. Muji is a Japanese supposed to be a no name brand but in the UAE it is very expensive. Price is the only factor why I will not repurchase and instead look for a cheaper option via Amazon Japan. 

 

Product Description as per their website: A treatment toner that provides hydration and restores the skin with natural ingredients, such as rose water and raspberry. Gives a serum-like feeling. Added 10 natural skin beautifying ingredients such as pomegranate, raspberry and 5 functioning ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and collagen. No fragrance. No artificial colours. No mineral oils. Weakly acidic.

 

Whoah it has only been 2 years since I started a skin care regime and included toners in it. And now toners are no longer products meant to clean the skin. It has evolved into something else. The same way that facial mists are no longer special water to freshen up during summer months. I purchased it without knowing that it is what they call  treatment toner. As I have said I love it because it really works well for me. But as I have said Muji is expensive that I am looking for an alternative. And believe me South Korean and Japanese skin care products alone are offering too many items to choose from.

 

It is just at times it can be confusing because toner in Japanese is lotion. Meant to prep the skin. Unlike the usual batches of toners I used before. Now there's also a blurred lines between Japanese face lotion and Japanese face conditioner. I think a Japanese face lotion can be a replacement for a Korean toner and serum. I may never be rich and may never reach my dreams but at least I can have a beautiful skin.