TONYMOLY GIMIYA Whitening Cream 30ml
TONYMOLY GIMIYA Whitening Cream 30ml is a cream led by arbutin on its own ingredient panel, sourced as the Korean-market formula.
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- Suited to
- Normal skinDry skinCombination skin
- Helps with
- The last, sealing step of a routineDaily moisture maintenanceFitting one more step into an existing routine
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How it works
Arbutin leads the ingredient panel on this cream. Arbutin is the naturally occurring form of the same compound, from bearberry and related plants, used for the look of uneven tone. The alpha isomer is the more stable of the two. On this panel it sits alongside niacinamide, bisabolol and centella asiatica extract. Niacinamide is vitamin B3, and it is the most studied active in Korean formulation. It is used at roughly 2 to 5 percent for the look of uneven tone and visible pores, and it is water soluble, stable and comfortable beside almost every other active, which is why it turns up in so many lists.
Key benefits
- Arbutin named on this product's own ingredient panel, near the top of it
- niacinamide on the same panel, the formula's active
- bisabolol on the same panel, the formula's active
- 30 ml to a unit
- Korean GS1 barcode matched against a Korea sourcing supplier's record for this item
Key actives
arbutin
Arbutin is the naturally occurring form of the same compound, from bearberry and related plants, used for the look of uneven tone. The alpha isomer is the more stable of the two.
niacinamide
Niacinamide is vitamin B3, and it is the most studied active in Korean formulation. It is used at roughly 2 to 5 percent for the look of uneven tone and visible pores, and it is water soluble, stable and comfortable beside almost every other active, which is why it turns up in so many lists.
bisabolol
Bisabolol is the main active fraction of chamomile oil, usually supplied from candeia wood. It is used for the look of redness in formulas for reactive skin, and it helps other ingredients absorb.
centella asiatica extract
Centella Asiatica is the plant behind the whole cica category, sold as gotu kola or Madagascar centella. Its extract is the anchor of Korean formulas built for easily reddened skin, and its work is done by four triterpenes: asiaticoside, madecassoside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid.
Is this heavy or lightweight?
It is formulated as a finishing moisturizer step; if your skin runs oily, a thinner layer is usually enough rather than the full recommended amount. If your skin reacts in a way that feels off, stop use and give your skin a few days to settle before trying it again.
When should I apply it?
As the last step of the routine, after serum or essence, rather than before lighter products have absorbed. If your skin reacts in a way that feels off, stop use and give your skin a few days to settle before trying it again.
Can I use it in the morning and at night?
Yes, most people use the same cream both morning and night, though a lighter layer in the morning under makeup is common. If your skin reacts in a way that feels off, stop use and give your skin a few days to settle before trying it again.
Will it feel greasy under makeup?
Give it a few minutes to absorb before applying makeup rather than going straight on top of a fresh application. If your skin reacts in a way that feels off, stop use and give your skin a few days to settle before trying it again.
How much should I use?
A pea to almond sized amount covers the face and neck for most people; more does not moisturize any faster. If your skin reacts in a way that feels off, stop use and give your skin a few days to settle before trying it again.
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Where this unit came from
- 1Seoul
Bought as Korean-market stock - 2Customs
Duty paid by us before it enters the US - 3California
Ships domestically, no international leg
We stock the version of a formula that is sold in Korea, not the release a brand prepares for another market under the same name.
Every unit keeps its original barcode and batch code intact, so the unit in your hands can be checked against the brand’s own records.
Import duties are paid by us before the parcel reaches you, so nothing is owed at the door, and returns run for 30 days.
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How to use
- Apply it as the final leave on step, after toner, essence and serum have all gone on.
- Warm a small amount between the fingertips and press it over the face and down the neck.
- Use a thinner layer in the morning under makeup and a fuller one at night when nothing goes on top.
- Do not put a serum on over the top, since nothing thinner will pass through a cream once it is down.
Worth knowing
- Oily or acne-prone skin may prefer a thinner layer rather than the full amount, especially in warmer months.
- Introduce any new product gradually rather than adding several new steps to a routine at once, so any reaction is easy to trace back to the right cause.
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Korean-market original
A 30ml cream from the GIMIYA Whitening line, for the final leave on step, stocked in the Original Korean Formula.
Verify your unit when it arrives
Verify your unit when it arrives
Korean-market stock with the original barcode and batch code intact, exactly as it left Korea.
Match the batch code on the box against the code printed on the bottle or tube itself; the two are stamped separately and should agree.
On the unit itself
- The Korean-market barcode, unaltered from the retail package.
- The manufacturer’s batch code, exactly as the maker printed it.
정품Genuine article, Korean-market stock
What professionals say
What professionals say
What skin-care professionals say about the key actives in this formula, quoted from the medical sources linked beside each.
Arbutin works to inhibit tyrosinase, an enzyme present in melanocytes, the pigment-producing cells in the skin. This results in less pigment, dark spots and skin lightening.
Tiffany Jow Libby, MDBoard-certified dermatologist, mindbodygreen Centella can make your skin appear more hydrated, plumper and healthier.
Samantha Stein, PA-CDermatology physician assistant, Cleveland Clinic
1 more professional perspective
Niacinamide helps reduce the appearance of pores in a few ways. By strengthening the skin barrier and improving elasticity, pores appear less noticeable and more even.
Ashlyn YankeAesthetician, Cleveland Clinic
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