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The most exciting part of being a skincare blogger is discovering new brands and products. One such recent discovery is MIMU MIMU - a kbeauty brand whose very name is inspired by the maltese cross seen in healthy skin. From the brand: “since the shape of Maltese Cross just look like ‘ㅁ’ from Korean Alphabet, we made the brand name as 미므미므(MIMU MIMU)”. So clever.
The evening skincare routine is often the best part of my day. What could be better than gently washing off all of the dirt, dust, and stress and replenishing the skin with lovely products? MIMU MIMU Heating Calming i.n.g Cleansing Oil, available on Amazon, is formulated to provide a gentle warming sensation as you massage and cleanse the face. The concept was inspired by the warm face towels used in luxurious Korean spas.
How to use
Start with clean, dry hands and a dry unwashed face
Shake the bottle, then dispense a desired amount of cleansing oil into palms
Gently massage over the face and neck
Add water and massage some more
Rinse
Follow with your favorite foaming cleanser
MIMU MIMU Heating Cleansing Oil has a pleasantly thick texture that’s easy to spread but won’t drip down to the elbows during use. Once water is added, the oil emulsifies and rinses cleanly without residue. I do not notice a scent.
The warming sensation is amazing. It’s gentle enough not to bother my skin and is exactly the right temperature to promote relaxation. I lead a high stress life that often causes me to clench my teeth or tense my neck and shoulders, and a simple act of a warm cleansing oil massage takes away a lot of that tension. My skin is clean but not dry or tight.
I like to use a good hydrating toner right after cleansing, when the skin is still damp. MIMU MIMU Cooling Calming i.n.g Toner, sold on Amazon, contains a patented mushroom derived ingredient that helps bring the skin down to a healthy temperature. Other noteworthy ingredients are the soothing Jeju Lava Seawater, calming Fermented Centella Asiatica, barrier supporting Ceramide and many more. A full list is included at the end of this article.
How to use
Gently pat in with hands OR
Use a cotton pad to apply to desired areas OR
Apply a generous amount as a mask on days when extra care is needed
Both the cleansing oil and the toner are third generation products with improved feel and texture for the ultimate user experience. The toner is slightly thicker than water and very refreshing. I pour some into my palms and gently pat it into the face and neck nearly every night.
My impressions
I often mix and match brands in my routine, picking the best from each line. With that said, MIMU MIMU cleansing oil and toner are truly meant to be used together and they work so well as a pair! Imagine starting your cleansing routine with a relaxing, warming massage, dissolving and rinsing away all of the dirt and makeup, then following that up with a refreshing, cooling, hydrating toner.
I have combination skin with an oily t-zone and dry/normal everything else. I’m turning 35 tomorrow and my forehead is definitely not as smooth as it used to be. MIMU MIMU cleansing oil does a wonderful job getting my skin clean and ready for the following steps. The toner hydrates and plumps up my skin, making fine lines and wrinkles a lot less noticeable. I have quite a few options for skincare on my counter, but have been reaching for MIMU MIMU every night for the past few weeks. The clean, minimalist yet elegant packaging deserves a special mention. There’s nothing worse than having a great product in impractical bottles, but MIMU MIMU nailed the aesthetics and functionality. Definitely worth a try if you are in the market for some new skincare.
For more information, visit MIMU MIMU on Instagram @mimumimu.official or their official website.
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MIMU MIMU Heating Calming i.n.g Cleansing Oil ingredients: Glycerin, Triethylhexanoin, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Water, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Onsen-Sui, Centella Asiatica Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Hyacinthus Orientalis (Hyacinth) Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Borago Officinalis Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Carbon Dioxide
MIMU MIMU Cooling Calming i.n.g Toner ingredients: WATER, GLYCERIN, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPANEDIOL,1,2-HEXANEDIOL, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, ALLANTOIN, PANTHENOL, PORTULACA OLERACEA EXTRACT, FICUS CARICA (FIG) FRUIT EXTRACT, ALBATRELLUS CONFLUENS (MUSHROOM) EXTRACT, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, SODIUM HYALURONATE, TREHALOSE, SODIUMCITRATE, HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM PHYTATE, CERAMIDE NP, TOCOPHEROL, DIMETHYLSILANOL HYALURONATE, HYDROLYZED SODIUM HYALURONATE, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID,POTASSIUM HYALURONATE,HYALURONIC ACID,SACCHAROMYCES FERMENT FILTRATE,SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER,HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HYALURONATE,SODIUM HYALURONATE DIMETHYLSILANOL,SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE