First off, 2 true confessions – #1, I am NO skin care expert and #2, I was the WORST about washing my face throughout high school and even college and beyond. I fortunately didn’t really have any “skin issues”, so I thought it was totally fine to go to bed with my full face of makeup. What 20 year old thinks about the effects of aging on their skin? Not me, clearly! If only I had known back then what I do now. I am so thankful for skincare regimens and easy step systems, like the Saranghae 5 Step Routine, that quickly get your skin ready for the day and before bed.
It was a couple of years ago that I finally started washing my face before bed, and with that, we are just talking a simple face wash, eye cream, and maybe the difference of day cream and night cream, but no system or regimen in place. So, needless to say, when Saranghae contacted me for a collaboration to try their products, I was excited. I definitely had my hesitations, because I truly didn’t know if I had enough skin-care discipline to give this system a shot, but I did it anyways. And let me tell you, I definitely did NOT expect to love it as much as I do. And by the way, Saranghae means “I love you” in Korean, so obviously, love your skin. It is the biggest organ you have. I try to remind myself of that every morning and night.
“Invest in your skin. It is going to represent you for a very long time.”
Saranghae is currently the fastest growing Korean skin care brand in North America. Their active ingredients come from rare and powerful Asian Botanical that grow in nutrient rich volcanic soil on the island of Jeju, South Korea. I mean, how cool is that? And their ingredients are paraben and phthalate free, and they are not tested on animals. Their unique ingredients include:
- Phellinus Linteus Mushroom: “The Healing Mushroom” – a powerful anti-flammatory for healing, regenerating, and protecting skin cells.
- Ginseng: Neutralize free radicals and contain active compounds that can increase the production of collagen.
- CoQ10: Protects the deepest layers of your skin from damage caused by UV light. This is a must for every anti-anting skin routine!
- Hyaluronic Acid: Aids in retaining moisture and helps repair damaged tissue.
Their presentation and boxing is beautiful. Their products are bottled well and are easy to use without any mess. And the next thing that sold me was the SMELL of their products. Seriously, they have the best fresh scent of flower extracts and botanical oils!
5 Step Anti-Aging Routine
- Saranghae Nourishing and Moisturizing Cleanser – The cleanser might be my favorite part. I was a little skeptical, as I normally prefer a cleanser that is really creamy, foamy or frothy, but this cleanser is gentle and literally has gold in it. You can’t beat that. It contains 2 of the world’s most luxurious ingredients: truffle extract & gold. It removes your makeup, oil, micro-particles, and toxins while hydrating at the same time. Here we are in the midst of Winter and although my legs may be dry, my face is not AT ALL!! The cleanser is making my face feel great and moisturized!
- Saranghae Deep Radiance Essence Serum: This is a whole new addition to my skin care routine. Believe it or not, I have NEVER used a serum. This serum delivers crucial nutrients to your skin. It effectively heals and regenerates the skin!
- Saranghae Firm & Lift Regeneration Cream: Firm & lift? Yes, please. This natural blend of antioxidants, amino acids and regenerative peptides leaves the skin feeling smooth and refreshed! It smells great and gives the face the extra moisture it needs!
- Saranghae Focus Renewal Eye Cream: I am constantly seeking out new eye creams to HEAL my bags and dark circles. As a hard-working mom of 2 toddlers that never gets 8 hours of sleep per night, I need this step! This cream gives my eyes the extra source of vitamin B3, elastin, and collagen that they need. It helps diminish wrinkles, lifts, firms, and brightens those dark circles that I have from my lack of sleep and wrangling 2 toddler boys!
- Saranghae Elemental Essence Mask: I have never been one to try face masks, but was super excited about this one. This mask is easy and leaves your face instantly feeling refreshed and brightened! It is a sheet mask that you only use once per week and leave on for about 20-30 minutes. So, super easy while you fold the last load of laundry before bed or enjoy an episode on the couch with your loved ones.
Saranghae Nourishing and Moisturizing Cleanser
Saranghae Deep Radiance Essence Serum
Saranghae Firm & Lift Regeneration Cream
Results:
I intentionally waited a couple of months to write this review to see if I would continue to like the product and see the results it had on my skin. Not only have I been able to stick to the simple 5-step routine, but I truly love the product and am seeing changes in my skin. AND, I have tons of the product left. Even with using the product day and night, I feel it should last you about 6 months!
I have been using Saranghae’s 5-Step Skin Care Routine for almost 2 months now. I truly love the way my skin feels and looks. This system has seamlessly merged into my night time routine. I love that the ingredients are all natural, but still powerful enough to make changes in my skin.
About Saranghae:
Saranghae is an award winning Korean 5 Step Anti-Aging skin care routine that heals, regenerated, and protects your skin. Saranghae’s focus on natural ingredients and highly effective products has helped them become the fastest growing Korean skin care brand in the United States.
For more information, please visit: www.lovesaranghae.com
Also, find lots of helpful tips and tutorials in the following social links:
- www.facebook.com/lovesaranghaeskin
- www.instagram.com/lovesaranghaeskin
- www.pinterest.com/lovesaranghae
- www.youtube.com/lovesaranghaeskin
Caring for yourself is never a bad investment. Especially during the holidays, it is so important to remember to love ourselves and the skin we are wearing. I was super excited to try this product and share with you all. Please feel free to send me any questions or refer to their social links above. I am STOKED that Christmas is merely ONE week away, but the next week, I will be SOAKING up every minute of holiday cheer (trying to relieve the stress of the holidays) and enjoy time celebrating this season with my family and loved ones. I will still be present on Instagram, but the blog, Handstand Happiness, is officially on Christmas Break!! See you in the New Year!!!
XO
Shana
NOTE: This post does NOT contain affiliate links. I was given this 5-Step Membership Bundle from Saranghae for free in exchange for sharing my review of the products and process, but as always, all opinions expressed here are 100% my own. When I run out of this bundle, I plan on ordering another one, because I believe in the product that much. It’s good.
Hey! This is a great, informative review. I was the same way about washing my face until a few years ago. Honestly, I’ve had troubled skin since my HS years and my focus has always been to either get it cleared up or improve the texture from the aftermath. I’ve since learned that a healthy glow makes all skin types just look better! Enjoyed my visit to your blog and looking forward to trying this line
Thanks Crissy! Look forward to checking out your blog as well!!