Hi everyone! My name is Lexie and this is my third collaboration for Korea by Me. I feel quite lucky to have been asked to be an ambassador for Reblocell’s blossom skincare line Influencer Campaign. Previous to this campaign, I had not heard of Reblocell but I am always interested in learning about and trying new brands and products. Originally, I hesitated to accept the invitation to participate in this campaign due to the stress of preparing to leave Korea and move back to the US at the end of February. I did some thinking and came to the conclusion that I might as well use it to my advantage and finish my 3 ½ years here with some good Korean skincare!
Introduction
I visited the Reblocell headquarters in Yeonsu-gu, Incheon on Sunday, February 6th at 1pm. I live in Gangnam, Seoul which is about an hour and a half away from the headquarters. But the commute was very easy due to the amazing Korean public transportation (which I’ll miss very much when I’m back in the states)!
Upon arrival at the headquarters building, I was greeted by the Marketing Team Leader, John Kim, and representative, Shawn Kim. They gave me an introduction to the brand and an explanation of how the skincare line works. They showed me slides with lots of information and data showing how their products have shown skin improvement with the help of EGF.
What is EGF?
EGF (Epidermal Growth Factor) is a protein that exists in the human body and plays a significant role in skin regeneration. It is a ‘signal protein’ that sends a skin regeneration message to the human body and sends a message to create new skin cells. As skin aging progresses after the age of 20, EGF production rapidly decreases and wrinkles appear. Reblocell Aesthetic revitalizes the skin through natural bio-cosmetics, allowing you to continuously maintain young and healthy skin.
After the introduction was finished, I was gifted a Reblocell bag that contained the ‘Blossom Weekly Package’. It almost felt like it was Christmas or my birthday!
This package included a week’s worth of the Reblocell’s Blossom Skincare Line. The products I received were the Blossom Foam cleanser, the Blossom Booster, the Blossom Ampoule, the Blossom Facial Masks, the Blossom Serum, and the Blossom Cream (I will give more information about these products later in the article).
The product packaging had a clean and aesthetically pleasing look to it that made me want to open it up right then and there. And speaking of aesthetically pleasing… let’s talk about my visit to the Reblocell Aesthetic Salon!
Reblocell Aesthetic Spa Treatment
After my skincare introduction at the Reblocell headquarters, I was driven over to the Reblocare Aesthetic Salon and greeted by the CEO, Yun Sun. We chatted for a bit and she showed me the menu for the Reblocell Aesthetic Program.
She explained to me that I would receive the ‘MTS Resurrection’ treatment which included: cleansing, deep cleansing, MTS (Micro-needle Therapy System) with the Reblocell ampoule, Cryo-Cell, Prestige Mask, and décolleté massage.
I was put into a private room and asked to undress everything except a spa skirt. Once I was ready, I laid down on the comfortable massage table and let the magic begin! I left the aesthetics salon feeling relaxed and refreshed. ~
Overall, I really enjoyed my experience visiting the Reblocell Headquarters and Aesthetic Salon! Everyone was very friendly and kindly educated me about their skincare products and treatments. It was a very nice way to end my sunday!
Now, time to move onto my experience with my Reblocell Weekly Package at home!
Below you will find more information (and opinions) on the products and how they affected my skin.
Reblocell’s Blossom Skincare Line
Step 1: Blossom Foam
The first step of the Reblocell’s Blossom Skincare line is the Blossom Foam cleanser. This cleanser contains highly active EGF, which helps restore aging skin. It has low-temperature aged natural oil and 10 kinds of herbal extracts such as licorice, black tea, and ginseng that make sensitive and aging skin elastic and healthy.
I thought that this cleansed foamed very nicely and had a nice clean scent. It’s best to use this after already removing most of your makeup with makeup cleansing products. I used an oil based cleanser first (as a part of my double-cleansing routine) so that I could really feel the benefits of this cleanser. After washing my face, my skin felt clean and fresh, but I did feel that there was a bit of a tacky feeling left on my skin. And although this cleanser did not irritate my skin, be careful with using it around your eyes. My eyes felt a bit stingy even after rinsing thoroughly.
Step 2: Blossom Booster
After cleansing, spritz the Blossom Booster thoroughly over your face. This EGF booster calms sensitive skin and helps absorb the next step of the skincare line. The booster does not contain fragrance and protects the skin without irritation. It has a light and fresh texture that safely gets EGF and FGF to the skin to help build natural skin strength. This booster was refreshing and it absorbed quickly.
Step 3: Blossom Ampoule
The next step is the Blossom Ampoule. This is a sterile, preservative-free total anti-aging ampoule. It creates elastic and healthy skin with 4ppm of EGF. In order to achieve a high activity of EGF, no preservatives are added to the ampoule. Highly active EGF combined with natural ingredients helps restore aging skin and make skin more elastic. Because there are no preservatives or chemical additives in this ampoule, it is highly recommended to keep the ampoule in the refrigerator. Additionally, it is best to finish using 1 bottle within 7 days. The directions for using the ampoule also recommend using only 1-2 drops to the face. But, I felt like I needed to use closer to 3-4 drops in order to fully cover my face and feel the full effect.
Step 4: Blossom Facial Masks
The Blossom Masks include two special anti-aging facial masks for skin regeneration (Prestige and Premium). The Prestige mask contains 4ppm of EGf (20ml) and the Premium mask contains 1ppm of EGF (20ml). The masks are made from an edible natural material with fibers extracted from natural coconuts. One mask contains the equivalent of 4 bottles of ampoule to deliver strong moisture and five times faster regeneration.
I enjoyed using these masks. They were not too big and did not hang loosely on my face like other masks. Once the 2 outer layers were removed, the inner mask had a very nice close fit to my skin. I felt like my skin could easily absorb the ampoule. After using the masks, I could see and feel that my skin was more moisturized and plump. The Premium Mask is recommended for those in their 20sand 30s and the Mask Prestige is for those in their 40s and 50s, but I think it is best to use both for better results.
Step 5: Blossom Serum
The second to last step in this skincare line is the Blossom Serum. This is an EGF solution serum for skin’s nutrition and moisture retention. This serum contains highly active EGF and beta-glucan, which helps strengthen immunity and increases the skin’s natural strength. This serum is light, colorless, and unscented. I used 2 pumps on my face and patted it in until it was fully absorbed. I really liked that this serum was so lightweight and absorbed very easily and quickly. Sometimes layering a variety of toners/boosters, ampoules, or serums can leave a heavy or sticky feeling on your skin, but layering these products was not a problem. Until this point, each product absorbed well with a light finish, leaving the skin ready for the next step.
Step 6: Blossom Cream
The final step of Reblocell’s Blossom skincare line is the Blossom Cream. This cream moisturizes the skin, blocks external irritation, and improves the damaged skin barrier. With the help of the ingredient ‘Panthenol’, it should restore skin condition and soothe dead skin cells, itchiness, and redness. The cream should be applied with the Applicator Cream Spoon. The Applicator Cream Spoon can be used as both a scoop and a massager. Overall, I can’t really say if the cream drastically helped my redness and sensitivity, but I thought it felt nice and moisturizing on my skin.
7 Day Skin Progress
Day 1 (The day after my aesthetic salon visit)
My face was still red from the MTS (Micro-needle Therapy System) treatment I received the day before, but I wasn’t feeling any discomfort. My skin is already sensitive and easily prone to redness so it usually takes a while for my skin to calm down after having procedures or treatments done. This was my first day of using Reblocell’s Blossom Skincare Line (morning and night) and I had a good first impression of the products overall.
Day 3
By day 3, I hadn’t started to see any improvements to my skin from day 1, but of course I know that it takes longer than 3 days to see results. In fact, I noticed that I might have been having a small breakout or reaction to the products. I started to develop small bumps/whiteheads over my forehead which is not normal for me. My skin is acne-prone but I usually break out with cystic acne instead of many small bumps. I was surprised that my skin was having this reaction because my skin didn’t feel irritated or uncomfortable. I am assuming that this was just how my skin was adjusting to the new products.
Day 5
By day 5, I still had the small bumps on my forehead but the redness started to go down. I couldn’t see much of a difference in my skin from day 1 or any improvement of fine lines or discoloration in my skin.
Day 7
By day 7, the small bumps had calmed down but I started to have some cystic acne breakouts (my darn acne-prone skin!) Despite the acne, I did notice a slight improvement of the redness in my skin, but I did not see much change in my skin overall from day 1.
Reblocell’s Blossom Skincare Line Review
Overall, I think that either Reblocell’s blossom skincare line was not a good fit for me or I just needed more time (it’s hard to see results in 7 days!). But just because a product might not work for me, doesn’t mean it won’t work for someone else.
Ever since I was a teenager, I always had a difficult time finding products that worked well for my skin. And even in Korea (the land of K-Beauty) I still have a hard time finding the right fit. Outside factors such as diet, sleep, stress, etc. also need to be considered. I have not been following a very healthy diet or sleeping enough lately and I’ve also been stressed with preparing for my move back to the States. I am prone to breakouts when I am stressed.
So although I didn’t personally see results within the 7 days, I still think that the Reblocell products are high-quality and can help others see results and reach their skincare goals!
Reblocell (리블로셀) Book Your Appointment: Phone: (010)7248-1024 Email: nkkim@reblocellmall.com Address: 4F, 72 Gaetbeol-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon Hours: 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM, Mon-Fri Directions: From Techno park Station (Incheon Line 1) Exit 4, (800m by walk).
