I have the k-beauty bug. I have been obsessing over Korean
skincare the past several months and after finding the Tony Moly Egg Pore Blackhead Steam Balm (1.06 oz, $23 cdn), it
seems there is no end to my obsession. With the exception of my Boscia Sake Balm, all of my skincare products
are made in Korea. My half asian skin is thanking me by giving me the brightest and most hydrated
skin I have ever had; and since using the blackhead steam balm, my pores have
had the deep cleaning they’ve always wanted.
The Egg Pore Blackhead Steam Balm is a self-heating balm
that targets blackheads while removing dirt and oil from pores. This product is
infused with vitamin E, eggshell powder and egg yolk extract to help hydrate
the skin, leaving skin feeling extremely soft.
Packaging
At first glance, the packaging looks gimmicky and far from the
luxurious packaging I tend to lust after. However, this oversized plastic egg container is so cute, even my husband thinks so! There is a
lot of wasted space as the lid is hollow and takes up about 2/3 of the entire
bottle. A yellow yolk lid insert prevents the balm from touching the lid.
Product
The Asian beauty community tends to criticize Tony Moly
for being an “all for show” brand.
Their products are undeniably adorable, but does the product actually work? With
an ingredient list that includes charcoal powder, egg yolk extract, eggshell
powder and sea salt, this product sure seems promising. The gel like
consistency has a sweet fragrance and a gritty texture.
I applied a small amount onto my problem area (around the
nose) for about 3-5 minutes, waiting for the self-heating to kick in. It eventually kicks in, but ever so slightly. Once fully lathered, the gel consistency changes into a
thin, white creamy layer that can be gently rinsed away using lukewarm water.
I have been using this product 3 times a week for several weeks now and
absolutely love how soft it makes my nose feel. Even after a couple days of not
using it, my nose still remains incredibly soft and my pores visibly smaller. Blackhead
removal took longer to notice; there won’t be an immediate difference, but the more consistent you are and the
longer you use the product, the better the outcome. For best results, I recommend using the balm on clean, dry skin.
Verdict
Being the first Tony Moly product I’ve ever tried, I am
quite happy with the results. As I don’t have too many problems with
blackheads, this is more of a “nice to have” product for me. I will continue to
use this a few times a week as I love how soft it makes my skin feel. The steam
balm is such a unique product and is definitely worth a try!
Repurchase?
Yes – although a nice to have product, I’m a sucker for
soft, hydrated skin.
Have you tried any Tony Moly products? What's the most unique product you've ever used?
