Seoul Guide
After cleansing, use in the order of toner → serum (day-time) → cream → sleeping mask (night-time).
Why we like it
The kit which features four highly effective products in one convenient bundle. These products all have a high concentration of Yuja extract (rich in vitamin C) as well as niacinamide which effectively assists in fading freckles, blemishes and hyperpigmentation.
Ingredients
Niacinamide – Also known as vitamin B3, niacinamide is a very effective skin-restoring ingredient that offers multiple benefits for ageing and acne-prone skin. Among these benefits is the ability to visibly improve the appearance of enlarged pores and uneven skin tone, diminish fine lines and dullness as well as strengthen a weakened skin barrier.
Arbutin – A fantastic antioxidant and ingredient for brightening and evening out skin-tone. It also works to inhibit hyperpigmentation from forming post-skindamage.
Ascorbyl Glucoside – A stable form of Vitamin C. It functions as an antioxidant and works well with other replenishing and antioxidant ingredients to preserve key substances skin needs to look smoother, brighter, and younger.
Glutathione – Powerful, non-enzymatic antioxidant which naturally occurs in the skin where it serves to help defend it against the visible effects of environmental damage. It is comprised of three different peptides making it also great as an anti-ageing ingredient. It is also great for treating hyperpigmentation and for brightening.
Toner: Citrus Junos Fruit Extract (90%), Niacinamide (5%), 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, C12-14 Pareth-7, Water, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Junos Peel Oil (500ppm), Butylene Glycol, Adenosine, Tromethamine, Disodium EDTA, Coptis Chinensis Root Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Panthenol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Saussurea Involucrata Extract, Bisabolol, Maltodextrin, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Flower Extract, Magnolia Liliflora Flower Extract, Plumeria Rubra Flower Extract, Magnolia Liliflora Flower Extract, Plumeria Rubra Flower Extract, Lilium Tigrinum Extract, Folic Acid, Biotin, Pyridoxine, Pancratium Maritimum Extract, Tocopherol, Cyanocobalamin, Linoleic Acid, Thiamine HCI, Beta-Carotene, Riboflavin, Inositol, Limonene.
Serum: Citrus Junos Fruit Extract (82.37%), Niacinamide 5%, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanedio, Propanediol, C12-14 Pareth-12, Water, Trehalose, C12-14 Pareth-7,Carbomer, Citrus Junos Peel Oil, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Coptis Chinensis Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extracy, Agrimonia Eupatoria Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cellulose Gum, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Glycerin Disodium EDTA, Arbutin, Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Saussurea Involucrata Extract, Glucose, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Panthenol, Glutathione, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Maltodextrin, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Fruit Extract, Pancratium Maritimum Extract, Folic Acid, Biotin, Pyridoxine, Tocopherol, Cyanocobalamin, Linoleic Acid, Thiamine HCl, Beta-Carotene, Riboflavin, Inositol, Limonene, Linalool.
Gel Cream: Citrus Junos Fruit Extract (90%), Niacinamide (5%), 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol,Butylene Glycol, Water (Glacier Water), Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf, Thja Orientalis Leaf Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Coptis Japonica Extract, Arbutin, Alpha bisabolol, Glutathione, Biotin, Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Cyanocobalamin, Menadione, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Arginine, CI 77491, CI 77499, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Adenosine, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, C12-13 Pareth-9, Carbomer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP copolymer, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Benzyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Raspberry Ketone, Citrus Junos Peel Oil (156ppm), Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Linalool, Limonene.
Sleeping Mask: Citrus Junos Fruit Extract (70.5%), Water, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide (5%), Glycerin, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Thuja Orientalis Leaf Extract, Zanthoxylum Schinifolium Leaf Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum (Japanese Knotweed) Root Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Mentha Aquatica Leaf Extract, Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera (Sacred Lotus) Flower Extract, Coptis Japonica Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit Extract, Arbutin, Glutathione, Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Biotin, Tocopherol, Cyanocobalamin, Bisabolol, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Menadione, Arginine, Trehalose, Madecassoside, Adenosine, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Behenyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Oleate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Polyisobutene, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Benzyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Raspberry Ketone, Disodium EDTA, Citrus Junos Peel Oil (586 ppm), Linalool, Limonene.
Thobz (verified owner) –
I have hyperpigmentation and was hoping this kit would help me out. I definitely found that my skin was brightened however I felt that the moisturizers did not complement my oily skin type very well and thus discontinued to use them after about 14 days. I did really like the serum and would definitely purchase it separately if I had that option.
Farha cassim (verified owner) –
Incredible set. Good sizes. A little goes a long way. Visibly glowy glass skin.
nashmanama (verified owner) –
It`s been approximately a month of usage and the results are great. my acne scars are fading, my skin is more even toned and looking brighter. These products have definitely helped helped with my oily skin. Will be going in for a second purchase.
zainyk33 (verified owner) –
The size of the products are really worth the price. Loved the toner and serum. The gel cream absorbs well and leaves a very glowy finish. Not really a fan of the sleep mask. Im not sure if the combination of the gel cream with the sleep mask was just too harsh for my skin but I’d wake up with my face feeling VERY tight in the morning. Probably would be better for those with oily skin.
ange.fleurnue (verified owner) –
I loved the serum and decided to give the whole yuja niacin line a try. My skin is very sensitive, dehydrated/combination and acne-prone – so I have a lot of boxes to tick. At first, I thought using them all at once would break me out, give me that vitamin C sensitivity reaction where my skin becomes red, itchy and inflamed. But it didn’t. It’s hydrating and cooling, but not moisturising enough for me so I add two drops of squalane oil and then layer my usual Cosrx snail cream on after the SBM yuja niacin sleeping pack to seal in all the goodness before bed. It’s been 3 weeks or so now, perhaps a month, and my skin is clear and glowy like I’ve never seen it before. In combination with snail gel & regular oil cleansing to unclog pores, this line is shrinking my pores. I don’t have that “do I have rosacea or am I blushing?” redness, and as I’ve been using it over my lips while I do my routine, my lips are red and bright. I find this line so very curious and magical! Perhaps it’s because there’s glutathione in the mix? In any case, the Yuja Niacin line makes me so happy. Glass skin here we come. 😛 Thank you for stocking this!
Kit Moodley (verified owner) –
I have been using this product for close to a month and can really feel and see a difference in my skin. I love the serum! It has also definitely helped control the oil on my face. I generally have very sensitive skin, and this product is good. I was definitely happy with my purchase!
talitha.alink (verified owner) –
– I really liked the fact that the starter kit allows you to try the whole range before investing in the larger items
– I had to stop use after 7 days as it kept getting a slight burning sensation when using all the products (Proviso: I have very sensitive skin)
– In the time that I used it, it did brighten my skin
Zanele Dlamini (verified owner) –
@marciamapisa I started by first introducing the nigh mask from same set. I started with the green Some by Mi AHA BHA & PHA 30 days miracle set- that was targeting my acne. I realised that my marks were getting lighter(from mask) and my skin was getting rejuvenated from the AHA set. Eventually I had no new pimples, so, I got the Yuja Niacin set, which I use at night with night mask. There’s great improvement on the blemishes but I have started having redness on my cheeks.
I would recommend you focus of blemished/ hyperpigmented parts and the parts without you use your other products, like your oils. Do avoid the Sun!!!
Sash (verified owner) –
The results are amazing but it caused irritation and left my skin feeling dry.
Mariska Naidoo (verified owner) –
Just after 2 weeks of using this product, I already had seen an improvement in my skins appearance, it gave my skin a glassy appearance, brightened my dull tone and also made my skin feel more firm I would definitely recommend this for those looking to brighten there skin to try this as it works really well, the only reason I gave it 4 stars is because it’s not very moisturizing/ hydrating, so you should pair this with a good moisturizer
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jellyfishy.meg (verified owner) –
I’ve only used this a few times but it definitely seems to be helping my blemishes
palesaratone –
Loved using these products. As a first time user, I definitely recommend. Skin felt softer and looked brighter in less than a month. So keen to purchase the bigger sized.
Gloria (verified owner) –
The first few days my skin felt extremely sensitive and yes I continued to use it… 2 weeks later my skin is clear and it’s has the “OMG glow”…
jerrier68 (verified owner) –
Absolutely love it & so does my husband!!!Will definitely purchase the large sizes.
philimari (verified owner) –
I already used some of the Yuja Niacin products so I got the set to try the others out. I’m surprised that the mini products lasted so long.