Thursday, August 29, 2013

Sponsored Review (Jolse): Etude House Ice Shot Cool Band Freeze Foam

Hello!
As you can see, I'm updating more often because I have so many products I want to review and I still want to talk about Korea, so I hope you don't find my excessive posting to be spammy > o <
I'm sure you've all heard about this famous (maybe infamous) Etude House Ice Shot Cool Band Spray that I will be reviewing today.

This product was sponsored by Jolse. Please do check them out as they have sales and discounts every single day! They free shipping internationally which is also a plus. 
They have also sponsored the Holika Holika Jewel Light Under Maker in #01 Plumping White which I have reviewed in my previous post.
Thank you so much JiEun-ee unnie!

Now onto the review! As usual, here are the official photos:



Here is also a (very cheesy) video that goes more into detail with this product.


Description:
This is a revolutionary band-type cooling spray that dramatically cools heated skin once its foam transforms into a cooling band that smoothly glides onto any part of the body without breaking. 

Price:
$12 on Jolse

Pros:
♥ Cooling
♥ Cool (as in WOAH THAT'S SO COOL)

Cons:
★ Pointless
★ Pricey
★ Pointless
★ Pointless

The packaging is a 14.5 cm tall aerosol spray can with a 4.25 cm diameter. It contains 80 mL of product. 

First of all, is this even a beauty product?! 
LOL This is the most pointless thing ever as Etude House created this in the summer for people to "cool down". What are you gonna do, spray this all over your body and look like the Michelin Man?!

Picture credit: www.time.com
Okay, sorry. But really, this product is so useless. I was so surprised to see many people spazzing about this product once it was released, so I selected this to be sponsored so that I could feed my readers' curiosity. I saw this in Korea too and the moment the saleslady let me try it, I knew it would be deemed as "most useless product of the year" LMAO.





As the bottle is curved, I couldn't capture the instructions in one shot, so I hope you don't mind me taking two separate shots!


NEVER apply this directly onto your face! Always apply it somewhere else, shape it to the desired shape and then apply it wherever.


"5 effects:
1) Cooling
2) Calming
3) Cold pack
4) Ice pocket
5) Pore tightening"


Inside, there are tiny little gas bubbles causing the cold ice-like sensation. It's VERY odd because it's moving and bubbling, and it's SO weird. When you press down, a strange bubbling liquid emits from the foam. Once you squeeze all the liquid, only a rubber band is left. It reminds me of over chewed gum without the stickiness.


Here is the foam up close. (Please excuse the IV scar on my hand...) As you can see, it looks a bit like shaving cream. I suppose it kind of is like it, except rubbery. It's very fluffy and soft. The foam is extremely cold, and I was scared that I was going to get a frost bite from this LOL! After 1-2 minutes (maybe even less) the cooling sensation dies away. It smells like gassy alcohol, and I think there are fumes to this as well. When I applied the foam onto my cheeks, my eyes started to sting and water from the fumes so I took it off. But, that just might be because I have sensitive eyes... > o >

As for the five claims, I think all of them are true except for the pore tightening one. I mean, cold things are naturally going to make your pores tighter, but that's only when your skin is really warm/hot LOL. Your pores won't stay open unless you're constantly in the heat, and by just using this, this won't help to close up your pores permanently. I used this on my pores and my pores stayed the same exact size...I also used this on my mother who has very large pores and they stayed the same size as well. 

I suppose this is useful for when you have an injury, and your skins starts becoming red and hot, so I guess this is like an icepack in a can LOL. However, I don't know about you, but I don't carry first-aid kits in my purse. e u e;;

Overall, I'm not sure what to say. LOL
I give it ☆☆☆☆☆ 0/5 stars for being irrelevant to cosmetics and the whole concept of Etude House in general. It doesn't tighten your pores, it's overpriced, it's virtually useless, just...what.

Maybe I'll give it ★★★☆☆ 3/5 stars for being an icepack in a can if you are the type of person to carry first aid kits everywhere you go LMAO. (Though I think you'll be judged for using this in public.) Seriously, don't waste your money on this ; n ;

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But you know, an icepack in a can is still cool. (Pun intended)

Thank you for reading, and have a beautiful day~ xoxo

47 comments:

  1. It sounds cool, but too bad it's useless. LOL. Thanks for the review! I loved it! I never even heard of this product.. xD

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  2. I tried this in the store when I was in Korea. It is icy!! But yea I think it's only useful if you're heating up like crazy and need an instant cool down. But then again, you could just use ice ^_^

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  3. I thought it was a cool concept, but you are right it is pointless.

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  4. LOL It's just like silly string except cold > u < Thanks for reading!

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  5. OMG This is kind of irrelevant, but am I the only one who felt really uncomfortable with the salesladies following me around the store when I'm looking around? Like I don't need help, and I don't need you watching my every move LMAO Anyways, thanks for reading!

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  6. LMAO But it's still cool, and that's what leads people to buy things > u < Thanks for reading~

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  7. Ooh when I saw this I was really excited at first. I was wondering what it was since I never heard of it. I assumed it was like a cleanser, the excitement disappeared after reading your review. Lol, I love this review but I can definitely see how pointless the product is. Although, I do like the sound of "ice pack in a can."


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  8. LOL It is so freaking pointless idek hah
    I saw another blogger loving this one and recommending it to everyone =o= But I like the consestancy of it haha It looks so cool. But seriously, I would be so freakin embarassed to use this in public ;o;

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  9. Haha oh wow that's a weird/useless product >.< thanks for the review though!

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  10. This product is definitely cool but I dont think I'd have any use for it there in Canada where its usually cold as ice more than half of the year.
    More useful in Korea where it's hot and humid half of the time especially that pore tightening effect, I swear my pores were always open because it felt like I was in the sauna the whole time I was there D:
    Anyways thanks for the review ^^

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  11. it doesn't tighten your pores? i thought it would as it is "an icepack in a can" haha!!
    i would agree with you that people would judge you if you use this in public i mean who randomly takes a can and sprays it on his or her hand........................


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  12. That would be so cool! Cleanser in a can ^ u ^ But they already have foaming pumps where you put your cleanser in the bottle, and a foam comes out. I'm planning on making a mini DIY post on how to make foam from normal cleansers, so look out for that! Thank you for reading Alexy!

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  13. LMAO I'd like to know which blogger is recommending this to everyone as this was really pointless and expensive = u = I'd be embarrassed too! I'd rather call 911 than use this in public LOL. Thanks for reading Mindy <3

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  14. LOL The humidity is really good for your skin as it drinks up all the moisture from the air. It's not that good if it's hot and you're sweating all the time though = u = I don't even really think it's useful in Korea because the pores would re-open again within minutes (unless you're walking around in public with foam all over your face > _ >;;) Thank you for reading!

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  15. Well, it does tighten your pores when your pores are open more than usual, but that's only if you're in a hot and humid environment. It probably goes back to being open a few minutes later so yeah, it's pointless LOL. And, if you used it in public, to other people it would probably look like someone taking a can of shaving cream and then staring at the cream and peeling it away LMAO so weird... thanks for reading!

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  16. Ooh definitely will be looking for that! I love foaming cleansers, just something about them being so foamy and soft. I want to get my hands on some of the foam foundation! ❤

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  17. It looks SO cool, but thank you for such an honest review! I can just imagine myself getting this all over my hair accidentally if I got it... .__.

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  18. i havent tried this one but it looks amazing!

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  19. It would be just like gum getting stuck in your hair...messy > _ < Thanks for visiting!

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  20. There aren't any benefits, so it's not really amazing haha. Thank you for reading~

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  21. Merrrp. Hate that! Well, the product itself is so cool (if I had a couple bucks to burn though, I would get it just for the novelty). But realistically speaking... hell naw. .___. Thanks again, GaEul! [And arg I was always wondering why your blog posts never showed on my blogger feed. .-. Turns out I wasn't following you LOL sorry~ #ashamed T-T]

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  22. hahaha funny useless product :) they should have made a cooling plus mattifying product for the face instead...now that would be useful! :))))

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  23. I thought this would be useful XD

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  24. awww!! haha your review was really cute + interesting and funny!!!
    I actually thought this would be really nice to use (≧◡≦)
    check out my blog maybe please?
    charrmyn.blogspot.com.au



    xoxo
    charmaine

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  25. This an useless product, I´m not sure why buy this.

    Your review was interesting.

    xx

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  26. That would be really awesome! Thank you for visiting * o * I love your blog!!

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  27. LMAO How so? ; u ; Thank you for reading though!

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  28. Aw, thank you ; u ; You're too sweet <3 I'd be happy to check out your blog! Thank you for reading~

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  29. When I first saw the diagrams it looked useful lol and your welcome ^^

    petite29.blogspot.com

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  30. great post I really enjoy reading your posts they are so helpful ♥

    I've nominated you for the Liebster Award please check it out ..

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  31. I purchased this recently! What sparked my interest was how the foam sort of solidifies. It's true it's useless but the novelty of it makes people want to buy it. I agree it's so messy to use though and I find it to be a bit sticky afterwards.

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  32. I want to try this, but indeed it looks utterly pointless. ;u;
    I guess it's just interesting for its novelty factor, and I really want to touch it, looks so flouffy *u*

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  33. OMG i want itttttttttt !!! it's so COOL :3 i'm an italian girl addicted for korean make up hope you will follow me back ^.^

    kisses mary <3

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  34. Aw, thank you! You're so sweet ^ u ^ I've already been nominated for the Liebster Award several times, so I won't be doing it, but I'll be sure to mention you in my next post! Thank you for reading <3

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  35. LOL What a pointless buy ; u ; Thank you for reading!

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  36. Don't buy it just because you want to touch it!! LOL You'll really regret doing that ; u ; Imagine shaving cream that's made out of rubber and isn't wet... > u > Thank you for reading, though!

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  37. Oh if I wouldn't live in a cold country in north Europe, I would want this! But I don't need any more cold... Etude, please make the same product with warming effect! >___< But I like this review, the product is so cute ^^

    eyelashforaneyelash.blogspot.com

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  38. I agree! The product is really pointless! Even if you live in a hot country, you would look silly when using it in public. ♥


    Justsoapril.blogspot.co.uk

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  39. 이게 뭐야?? :/ really useless...
    thanks for sharing, 가을아 ^_^

    www.xiaovee.com

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  40. I wanted to buy this..but after reading your review, I think it's really useless to buy it!

    Secrets Of Camille

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  41. Thank you for your post. It was funny! But I agreed with you that it's useless unless the person wants to carry an ice pack in a can as a first aid kit lol

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  42. There are already many products that create heat! But they aren't beauty related. I think they're hand warmers where you slap them and they release heat energy or something xD Thank you for reading!

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  43. Yup xD I don't know why it's so popular with everyone! Thank you for reading c:

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  44. Oh you're Korean is so good! Thank you for reading XiaVee~ I love your blog <3

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  45. Yup!! Don't waste your money buying this >: Thank you for reading though!

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  46. Ahaha I'm glad my strange sense of humor made you laugh ; u ; Thank you for reading Holly c:

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