“Blooming ka” is a usual compliment that describes a general improvement in one’s appearance. Sometimes it’s as obvious as a whole new FOTD, while other times it’s a positive change to the overall aura that’s hard to explain. Then again, maybe it’s just a new skincare routine that’s been formulated for glass skin levels of radiance! Show Innisfree promises that unmistakable glow with the release of their new Jeju Cherry Blossom collection. The four-product line highlights the inclusion of the king cherry blossom leaf extract, which is known for its brightening effect. The formulations also include beet-derived betaine to help moisturize skin.
The routine starts with the Jeju Cherry Blossom Skin (P1,050 for 200ml) that acts as a toner. It can be used with a cotton pad for a little bit of manual exfoliation, or it can be patted on for skincare layering. Follow up with the Jeju Cherry Blossom Lotion (P920 for 100ml) that works as the emulsion layer to hydrate dry and dull skin. The Jeju Cherry Blossom Jelly Cream (P1,300 for 50ml) is a watery-jelly moisturizer that helps achieve those bouncy and dewy skin goals. Finally, there’s the Jeju Cherry Blossom Tone-Up Cream (P1,300 for 50ml) for an instant brightening effect. I was impressed by how light everything is! The combination of watery and gel textures make for easy and comfortable skincare layering. All have a cherry blossom scent that’s noticeable but not overpowering. I recommend smelling the testers first to see if it’s your cup of tea.
Textures, from top: Tone-Up Cream, Jelly Cream, Lotion, and Skin During the launch event, participants were treated to accessory-making and beauty workshops while learning about the brand’s latest skincare creations. During the skincare demo, I learned that mixing the Tone-Up Cream with the Jelly Cream is a great way to get a boost of hydration with a subtle radiance. Check out that glow on their model! I tried the Tone-Up Cream for several days, and it was far from that I expected... in a good way! TBH, I’ve always been afraid to use tone-up creams because the ones I’ve previously tried all had an obvious white cast that looked like a thick layer of powder. As someone who is naturally pale, I don’t relish the thought of looking like a ghost.
With the Jeju Cherry Blossom Tone-Up Cream, however, it feels more like skincare with an added bonus of skin-brightening and evening out the complexion. The baby pink gel-cream formula feels like a light gel moisturizer that my skin absorbs quickly. There’s no stickiness or greasiness afterwards. The tone-up effect is also instantaneous, reducing the redness around my nose and producing a dewy finish. That glowy sheen reflects light in a way that subtly helps draw attention away from my dark circles, hyperpigmentation, and patches of uneven skin tone. I do still need concealer for more coverage on my blemishes, but the results are already fairly impressive on bare skin alone. With light to medium coverage makeup over the Tone-Up Cream, there is still a perceptible brightening of the skin. I did a half-face challenge using the Innisfree Tone-Up Cream on one side of the face as a radiance primer, while the other half of my face was bare underneath. Even after applying my normal dose of setting powder, the toned-up side of my skin still looks dewy! Granted, it also became oily faster, especially on my chin. But that is a common effect with dewy finish products.
Left: Tone-Up Cream underneath makeup; right: bare skin underneath makeup Here’s some exciting news: Innisfree is set to open at SM Makati soon, and the Jeju Cherry Blossom line will also be available there! We’ve already listed our must-haves, so you can check out the other product lines that tickled our fancy. With thousands of beauty brands crowding virtual shelves and influencers touting a new product every day, how do you decide what's actually worth a shot? You leave the trial and error to the pros. In Elite Daily's new beauty review series, What's The Deal With..., we'll sift through and test the buzziest products to give you an honest, no-bullsh*t look at how it works IRL, from the price and packaging all the way to the actual results. From there, you can decide which ones deserve a coveted spot in your beauty arsenal. At the start of the pandemic, if you’d told me that one year in we’d still be turning to TikTok to get all the tea on the hottest beauty launches, like Innisfree's Dewy Glow Jelly Cream, I’d have laughed in your face. Funny enough, I can’t imagine it any other way now. If it wasn’t for the glorious app, would we even know about NYX’s Shine Loud High Shine Lip Color or IL Makiage’s incredibly hyped (for good reason) Woke Up Like This Flawless Base Foundation? Well, probably, but it’s still nice to learn about new launches in a 60-second video from the comfort of your own bed! I recently came across a video from TikTok mega-babe and makeup artist Mikayla Nogueira, during which she tried K-beauty brand Innisfree’s Dewy Glow Jelly Cream With Jeju Cherry Blossom. The results were nothing short of mesmerizing. Nogueira had an instant glow and went on to say that layering her foundation over the cream was one of her smoothest applications ever. I saw Nogueira with that glow, so naturally, I needed to purchase the jelly cream to get the glow, too. Since the Dewy Glow Jelly Cream With Jeju Cherry Blossom ($25, Innisfree) started floating around TikTok, it's been pretty much sold out everywhere, though judging from the wealth of TikTok likes and the claims of your face being hit with an instant boost of hydration and a radiant, dewy glow, I’m not surprised. The jelly cream is formulated with cherry blossom which only blooms once a year in its native island of Jeju in South Korea. Jeju cherry blossom is said to help boost your skin’s radiance, while the jelly consistency of the cream is said to instantly absorb without any sticky residue. The cream comes in a 50mL pot, giving a nod to the cherry blossom with its gradient pink-to-white detailing. The enriched Jeju cherry leaf extract works to brighten the skin, and the betaine helps to balance the skin’s hydration. All in all, it’s a solid combination for anyone dealing with dry skin or a general lack of moisture. After coating my face in the Dewy Glow Jelly Cream religiously, morning and night, for a week, here’s how I scored it in the following areas: Victoria Warnken/Elite Daily My experience with the cream was somewhat of a rollercoaster, so let’s unpack it. I absolutely adored the jelly consistency, as it melted into my skin like candy floss in water. As someone with normal-to-dry skin, I crave moisturizers that aren’t too thick and leave me with a glass skin look. As expected, the K-beauty brand did not disappoint. The majority of the moisturizers I own are usually twice the size of this pot, but even after using it morning and night for a week, there’s more than enough to keep me going for the next couple of weeks. I, personally, really loved the sweet cherry blossom smell bursting from the pot, which I felt was super fitting with spring’s arrival. However, I think it’s a polarizing scent — one you’ll either be totally obsessed with if you love all things sweet or find nauseating if you hate fruity and floral scents. Here’s why the Dewy Glow Jelly Cream wasn’t instantly love at first try. After the first day of using it, I was convinced it was just overhyped. I applied it and felt like it had an immediate drying effect on my skin. The next day, I looked at the instructions on the box to make sure I was using it as intended and saw that they read, “Apply onto face and neck after lotion, then gently pat for better absorption.” This made me wonder if the product was meant to be used as a second step to moisturizing (which I’ve never done before). I looked on the Innisfree website to check again, and realized the how-to there said nothing about “applying after lotion.” At that point, I decided to try it a few other ways, first by mixing it with another moisturizer, then layering it on top of another moisturizer, and, finally, returning to using it as my sole moisturizer. By the end of the week, I was completely in love with it, although with a catch. I didn’t find the instructions to be all that straightforward to begin with, hence the score of three for ease of use. But after a few days, I found that, when the jelly cream was layered on top of other moisturizing skincare products, it worked wonders. Unfortunately, just any cleanse and serum beforehand didn’t cut it for me. Vanese Maddix before using the Innisfree Jeju Cherry Blossom Jelly Cream Overall, I really do love this jelly cream; however, I think everyone’s experience will vary depending on their skin type. By the end of the week, I was left with an instant dewy glow after application, which was confirmed by my boyfriend’s daily compliment of “Wow, your skin looks so glassy,” which I absolutely lapped up. While the $25 price tag isn’t the cheapest, IMO, it is definitely worth it. I will continue to use my pot until the very last drop, but I won’t stop a quest to find something a bit more straightforward. If you’re ready to find out whether it’s glow or not to glow, shop the Dewy Glow Jelly Cream below: We only include products that have been independently selected by Elite Daily's editorial team. However, we may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. Is Innisfree Cherry Blossom Jelly cream worth it?Absolutely love it! Ever since using this jelly cream, I've been so happy with how my skin feels and looks. I haven't had any acne problems nor has my skin felt dry. Is Innisfree Cherry Blossom good for acne prone skin?innisfree Cherry Blossom is good for acne, especially oily skin types thanks to its lightweight texture. It won't clog pores and with added niacinamide for anti-inflammatory relief, acne-prone skin can benefit from this range. Is Innisfree Jeju cherry blossom jelly cream good for combination skin?This jelly cream is perfect for dry, normal, oily and combination skin types and helps delivers radiance and comfortable fast-absorbing hydration. Can I use Innisfree Jeju Cherry Blossom Jelly Cream as moisturizer?This lightweight moisturiser asborbs nicely onto my skin and allows me to layer on skincare products without feeling too heavy. It does well for a light skincare routine day. |
