A new favorite K-brand!
In the Memebox Minibox #3 we got a few amazing samples from A·TRUE and since that moment I was in love. I directly wanted to know where I could buy more, even before emptying my current A·TRUE products. I've contacted A·TRUE and came in contact with the amazingly kind, fun and super friendly Leesoo, A·TRUE's Communication Coordinator. She send me a lot of samples to try before buying more products. I think that's so generous and I've enjoyed trying out those samples a lot! Ready to read my review?!
A·TRUE - 에이트루
200 years of refined
craftsmanship inherited by a-true.
A-true is the true
brand representing both true value and
true beauty from
"a cup of the finest
balck tea."A-true presens "True Personal Skin Care," with
unique textures and outstanding benefits, which formulated with compagnie
Coloniale's premium black tea proven to be very valuable for the past 200 years
in France.
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New blog feature: the button!
So before moving on reading this haul & review, I've changed some things in showing information. This blogpost will be like this; first the title, amount, then the product description and then how to use. Well this part is new, I've installed a button that you can click by desire to see how you use the product. I've done this because else there could be a chance you may over look the most important information. I think this is very useful because I myself have dyslexia and now have less text to read and can focus on the description and review. If I'm curious to read "how to use" I always can and after this part comes my own opinion about the product.
New blog feature: the button!
So before moving on reading this haul & review, I've changed some things in showing information. This blogpost will be like this; first the title, amount, then the product description and then how to use. Well this part is new, I've installed a button that you can click by desire to see how you use the product. I've done this because else there could be a chance you may over look the most important information. I think this is very useful because I myself have dyslexia and now have less text to read and can focus on the description and review. If I'm curious to read "how to use" I always can and after this part comes my own opinion about the product.
Real Black Tea True Active Mask
fullsize 2ea 25g
[Radiant + Firming + Hydrating + Tone + Brightening + Boosting]
Our superior mask is formulated using up to 73% of Compagnie Coloniale Black Tea Fermentation and 3-activator. The mask itself comes with all the benefits of the Real Black Tea True Active Essence. Using the True Active Mask just once can deliver a natural vital power to the skin which helps restore its vitality giving it a more natural and radiant glow.
My opinion
After a morning heavy gardening I decided after showering to treat myself with a this mask. I've used the mask for 20 minutes and with sheet masks I always lay down because they are too jelly to stay and stick. I think you can add cooling to the list of what it does, My skin was very hot because of heavy work and showering but the mask stayed cool and refreshing. Also I felt my skin reactivate somehow. After the mask I saw my skin looked very awake and with a natural bright glow. I love this mask because it's so gentle for my skin and also because I didn't break out. Always a fear I have with masks.
Rose Petal Black Tea Enriching Toner
2ea 2ml / fullsize 180ml
Contains large amounts of the powerful Anti-oxidant Polyphenol, Vitamins, and Minerals which help rejuvenate the skin. There are also Rose extracts, Queen of Flowers, adding deep hydration to all layers of the skin maintaining how moist it is, even in extremely dry environments. The Essential Toner smoothly absorbs into the skin, delivering deep hydration to maintain a relaxed and moist skin.
My opinion
The smell of this products (and the second) is amazing, I really love rose smells so yay! I've used both of these products for when the weather was a bit colder. The toner is very soft to my skin and indeed smoothly absorbs into skin, not fast. That is a huge things for me when the weather will chance dramatically. Long-lasting moisture is a must! Because this toner does gives me long moist. With the warmer weather I'm wondering if this toner is enough (skip the moisturizer?) Probably not right, I do love this product a lot! :)
Rose Petal Black Tea Enriching Moisturizer
2ea 2ml /fullsize 120ml
Contains large amounts of the powerful Anti-oxidant Polyphenol, Vitamins, and Minerals which help rejuvenate skin. There are also Rose extracts, Queen of Flowers, adding deep hydration to all layers of the skin maintaining how moist it is, even in extremely dry environments. The Ultimate nutritious moisturizer helps maintain hydration for a healthier skin to recover that natural and radiant look.
My opinion
Like I said before this product is really a must for the colder weather, If I would use it in warmer days It wouldn't absorb and I'll shiny. I used it on a rainy day and my skin loved it! It also did take long to absorb. Maybe this product will be perfect for winter when your skin is in need of lots of moisture. It gives great moisture and also my skin looked more even the next morning, so that means it also calms my skin. Yay love it!
Black Tea All Day Long Sun Cream
2ea 10g / fullsize 50g
[UV Protection·Whitening·Anti-wrinkle]
The soft and comfortable sun cream is carefully designed for those long outdoor activities. It can strongly resist water or sweat and softly absorbs into your skin without any uncomfortable sticky sensations. The sun protection brilliantly defends your skin against both UVA/UVB, as well as environmental elements.
My opinion
On my lazy or busy days when I skip my extended morning routine I do use this a random cleansing-toner and this sun cream. For example when I'm gardening I don't want lots of product on my face but I do want to keep my white glow so I'll use this perfect sun cream. It does feel a bit like a moisturizer that protects from sun but also from dirt clogging your pores. Also it feels lightweight, it's not sticky and it absorbs good.
Darjeeling Black Tea First Anti-wrinkle Essence
6ea 2ml / fullsize 40ml
The Darjeeling F.O.P extracts help restore the skin’s natural barrier maintaining its health by making it firmer. Smooth and soft textures help in quick absorption. Complete the empty spots of the dermis and epidermis to help elevate the resilience of the skin. The Moisturizing Complex and Hydrating Factors also help in maintaining natural skin moisture to balance and reduce the first signs of ageing.
My opinion
This essence feels gelly, hmm like thick water that spreads very soft and easily. I really love this essence! It's so soft like a heavy silk blanket on your face. I think this one and the next essence are my favorite. It gives great moisture, Amazing calming scent and leaves my skin happy. What more can I ask?
Darjeeling Black Tea First Anti-wrinkle Cream
10g / fullsize 50g
The nutritional elements of the Darjeeling F.O.P blend help protect the skin from any harmful environmental factors. Skin repairing Macadamia Seeds Oil also provides a deep hydrating and revitalizing qualities. Moisturizing Complex and Hydrating Factors also help in maintaining natural skin moisture to balance and reduce the first signs of ageing.
My opinion
Mostly I would think Anti-wrinkle products would be over moisty and thick on your skin. But somehow this product series is amazing for my skin. It feels more lightweight than the rose series. It also absorbs really good and I would use this cream for winter for sure but also end summer because of the great absorbing effect. It feels so gentle on your skin, spreads good and you don't need much to cover your whole face and neck. I turned 24 last Friday so I better start using more anti-wrinkle products right? ;)
Real Black Tea True Active Essence
30ml / fullsize 180ml
[Radiant + Firming + Hydrating + Tone + Brightening + Boosting]
A bottle of double fermented True Active Essences acts by filling every single layer of the dermis and epidermis to improve the natural vital power of the skin and to restore its original rhythm. Technologically advanced essences with 6 multi-functions continuously feed moisture into the dermal layer enabling the skin to glow with a pure and natural radiance. Anti-oxidant properties found within black tea help eliminate the free radicals of skin and prepare it for the daily routine of life by improving absorption.
My opinion
This essence I love, love, love! I kind of feels the same as the previous one but a tiny bit more lightweight and a little bit thinner. It really does make my skin glow (not shine) after I used it the second time. My skin and this product really works well together. My skin feels like stroking velvet in the right direction and it's like me skin is balanced, no break outs or uneven skintone anymore. My skin feels ready for the world with this essence.
Sweet Song Black Tea Miracle Cleansing Foam
2ea 2ml / fullsize 150g
The cleansing foam provides a rich lather to gently dissolve dirt, makeup residue and any other everyday impurities. Fruit acid is contained within *Multi-fruit Complexes, which softens dead skin cells whilst moisturizing and hydrating you leaving a softer and cleaner texture.
My opinion
This foam is awesome! I've used this after a day gardening and after I took a shower. I almost cried about this; I got a little tan on my face and neck while gardening, tried some peelings on my face but I couldn't wash it away. In the evening I cleansed my face again with this foam and omg! I got my white skin back! It completely stripped my litte tan away! It did sting a little on my cheeks and around my nostrils. But maybe that's because I used a few peelings before. So if you really have a tan problem, use this! Also it's a very good cleanser for daily use :)
Sweet Song Black Tea One-step Cleansing Water
20ml / fullsize 300ml
The cleansing water effectively removes daily makeup, impurities, and even eye and lip makeup. Its hypoallergenic formula uses safe ingredients which gently cleanse the skin, redefining its texture without leaving you any burning or irritating feelings. Fruit acid is contained within *Multi-fruit Complexes, which softens dead skin cells whilst moisturizing and hydrating you leaving a softer and cleaner texture.
My opinion
First I need more of this! :P I love it. Best cleanser-water-thing I ever had! Normally I use foam or cream cleanser and then a toner to removes last "dirt" but those cotton pads are always filled with some left over dirt after thoroughly cleansing. With this cleansing water after one wipe with one cotton pad my face is clean. I've used a second cotton pad and nothing came of. Also it feels really soft and gentle (no stings!) And is doesn't leave your skin dehydrated after. The scent is nice and it reminds me a bit of sherry ;)
White Snow Tea Brilliant Essence
20ml / fullsize 40ml
The whitening and moisturizing properties of the brilliant essence help the skin to be resilient and glow with both a pure and natural radiance. The brilliant essence has been formulated using *Oriental Beauty Fruits Newplex. This special formula is attained by extracting four different kinds of medicinal fructose using low-temperature ultrasonic extraction methods to maximize efficiency.
My opinion
This essences feels thicker but spreads even more easily. It does take a little bit longer to absorb but it does makes me skin feels super soft. I would use this series for my evening routine in winter of begin spring. Just like the Rose Petal series. My skin needs to be a little dryer to make it happy with this series. The essence is nice and does gives a hint of whitening effect. I think after you used it more and more you really see a white princess glow on your face. I love essence's so much :D
2ea 2ml / fullsize 180ml
White Tea improves the skin’s overall radiance and tone by minimizing the appearance of discolorations. In addition, Willow bark helps neutralize surface impurities and dead skin cells to promote the skin’s turnover. This helps the following steps of skin care to be effectively absorbed into the skin.
My opinion
This toner does feels a little like the Rose Petal toner but the scent and effects are different I think. It's hard to say. It removes my leftover "dirt" from my face really good, not as good as the cleansing water but that's normal. This feels like a normal toner with a really soft touch and it does leave my skin happy (not dry and desert-like) I really love when I toner behaves like that.
White Snow Tea Brilliant Aurora Cream
2ea 2ml / fullsize 50g
The brilliant cream helps lock in an optimal moisture level, preventing overall loss of moisture whilst simultaneously delivering comfort and nutrition. It hydrates the skin, protecting it from dryness by helping it maintain its moisture for long periods of time. This improves the skin’s overall radiance and tone by minimizing the appearance of discolorations.
My opinion
This cream is definitely for winter or the beginning of spring. It's thick but spreads really good. In this hot weather my skin finds it hard to absorb it all. In the morning I wake up with a shiny cheeks and nose. That means or it closes of my pores and I sweat much or it didn't absorb good enough because of the heat. Well I say the last one. I do really love it, sweat or not, my skin does look brighter in the morning and more even! Also I like the scent of it; smells pro :)
Himalaya Black Tea Watery Gel Cream
2ea 15g / fullsize 50g
The active ingredients of ‘Darjeeling Himalaya,’ which are grown in arctic conditions, effectively hydrate the skin, increasing its overall moisture. This fresh and lightweight gel cream helps you maintain a radiant and revitalized skin. It relaxes tired skin by moisturizing it after it has been negatively affected by adverse environmental effects.
My opinion
I wish I had more, My to go face gel cream! I've tried out all of these samples with lots of concentration to remember what I feel and see. Also with this cream but after I did this I didn't need to anymore I know I love it, I know what it does etc. I'm using this daily now and it spreads realyl easily so It takes a while to empty (one is almost empty) Its super soft, refreshing, moisturizing, gentle, plumping etc for my skin and I really see all these things on my face. Next morning my face feels and looks plump like a teenager with perfect skin and my skin feels and looks awake and doesn't look sweaty at all! I love, love, love this gel cream! This will be perfect for the whole year!
Of these 2 ml samples I had an deluxe sample, scroll up to see my review.
Darjeeling Black Tea First Anti-wrinkle Cream - 2ea 2ml
White Snow Tea Brilliant Essence - 2ea 2ml
Real Black Tea True Active Essence - 2ea 2ml
Small red tin can
2ea / fullsize unknown ;)
I think these little cans are so cute! I'm going to use them to storage cotton pads and cotton swabs. Yes I didn't had a place to that yet. So I'm super happy with these! :D
5ea / fullsize request!
This tea with gives you comfort and it relaxes with only a few sips. This tea also keeps the doctor away and saves you from discomforts of cold and flu.
My opinion
I already drank one of these writing the Memebox minibox #3 and now writing this blogpost I'm drinking a cup of delicious Compagnie Coloniale Earl Grey tea again. I want to try and save them for special blog moments that are all about tea ;) So I'll be drinking this tea again when I'll receive my Tea cosmetics Memebox and when I've made a purchase at A·TRUE.
So even when I say some products are not for now only for winter doesn't mean I don't like them. I love them all honetsly, Also because I didn't got any allergic reactions (like I get a lot) the products didn't sting on my skin or it did but it was my own fault (too much peeling) I also love tea very much so this super soft and gentle cosmetic brand with black tea in it, is my new best friend!
My wishlist
So when we know where to buy these wonderful products,
I'll want to buy:
· Sweet Song Black Tea One-step Cleansing Water ·
· Himalaya Black Tea Watery Gel ·
· Darjeeling Black Tea First Anti-wrinkle Essence ·
· Real Black Tea True Active Essence ·
· Darjeeling Black Tea First Anti-wrinkle cream ·
· Real Black Tea True Active Mask x4 ·
· Sweet Song Black Tea Miracle Cleansing Foam ·
· Real Black Tea True Active CC Cushion 01. Light Beige ·
· Earl Grey Black Tea Refresh Foam ·
· Vanilla Black Tea Silky Soft Hand Cream ·
The last 3 I haven't tried yet, but I think I'm going to them too :D
I can't wait to go "A·TRUE"shopping!!
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Thank you Leesoo!
I 'm going to say it again Thank you so much for this opportunity to try out A·TRUE amazing products. I haven't used such good products in a long while. I have used nice and fun products but a product brand to add to my favorites it rare to me. So thank you so much!
