The Korean skin care brand, Sorabee, is gaining momentum as a trusted skincare brand as it expands its footprint across 7 different outlets in Malaysia (with 2 more scheduled this year) and a growing base of fans. I, for one, am slowly turning into one of them.

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I had the opportunity to try one of their products, the Sorabee Balancing Cleansing Lotion, and having only just been introduced to the brand I wasn’t so sure what to expect. Neither was I convinced that I needed a cleansing lotion.

Image: Sorabee Malaysia Facebook page
Image: Sorabee Malaysia Facebook page

First Impressions 

The packaging is nice enough and I like their colour scheme, but what exactly is Sorabee all about? And do I need a cleansing lotion?

I was a skeptic at first, but now I'm a believer
I was a skeptic at first, but now I’m a believer

Sorabee is pretty impressive as the world’s first natural and nourishing sea star collagen skin care brand from Korea. The cleansing lotion is a pre-cleanser and I really never thought I needed one.

What does it do? 

The Sorabee Balancing Cleansing Lotion is part of its Balancing Skin Care range that helps strengthen skin’s own moisture balance and protective barrier. Containing Sea Star Collagen purity of Sea Water and Phophyridium Cruentum Extract from Plankton in Ocean Spa give moisturising and elastic, and radiant effect to your skin.

Image: Sorabee Facebook Page
Image: Sorabee Facebook Page

Our skin has a few layers and think of the cleansing lotion as your buddy that attacks the first layer of all that make-up and grime from your face. Once that’s clean, you then use a facial cleansing foam to remove excess sebum, and dirt.

If you just headed straight for your facial cleanser with all that make-up and grime, well it probably wouldn’t clean your face as well and you’ll only be removing half of what you need to. Your pores wouldn’t be unclogged and you’ll just be applying more product on a half-cleansed skin.

Why It’s Great

  • It smells fantastic. There’s a very natural, refreshing scent to it that isn’t over powering. You feel so clean once you’ve used this.
  • It’s easy to use. Just pump 2-3 times onto your hands, gently apply to your face, lightly rub and massage to really get it into those pores, and here’s the best part – you just wipe it off with a tissue or facial cotton pad and voila, it’s all off your face.
Easy to use - just a few pumps into your hand and apply onto your face
Easy to use – just a few pumps into your hand and apply onto your face
  • It’s suitable for all skin types and is gentle. It doesn’t irritate my skin, and I have pretty sensitive skin. Although the first time I applied it, I felt slight itching but I figure that’s just my skin adjusting to a new product. I haven’t had any issues with it ever since – no break outs.
The first time I used it - look at all that!
The first time I used it – look at all that!
  • It works! Upon the first time I used it, I immediately received a compliment that my skin seemed a lot cleaner and brighter. This was after one application – I must have had a lot of grime that this cleansing lotion was able to remove! That was the first time I thought – okay, I’m going to keep this a part of my daily skin care routine.

Our Verdict

I’ve used this product for a week and don’t think I can go without it anymore. It helps remove my makeup quickly and easily, and I always feel like my skin breathes a lot better once I’ve used this. Goodbye clogged pores!

The fact that it has Sea Star Collagen has left my skin feeling very soft and smooth, and supple. In fact, once you use it the first time, you’ll notice that your skin feels baby soft.

Though some may think its price point is a little on the higher side (RP: RM79.50), this is well worth it and a little bit goes a long way, so you won’t need to buy a second bottle very soon. If you’re currently using make-up wipes to clean your face before you wash it, you may want to consider this – especially if you use foundation on a daily basis.

Top left (Before): I applied a primer, foundation, concealer, blush, waterproof mascara, eyebrow pencil, eyeliner and lipstick Bottom: Applied Sorabee Balancing Cleasing Lotion and gently rubbed Top right (After): Wiped away the lotion with a tissue, and voila, all the makeup has disappeared!
Top left (Before): I applied a primer, foundation, concealer, blush, waterproof mascara, eyebrow pencil, eyeliner and lipstick
Bottom: Applied Sorabee Balancing Cleasing Lotion and gently rubbed
Top right (After): Wiped away the lotion with a tissue, and voila, all the makeup has disappeared!

Wipes are great for a quick fix, but to really get your pores unclogged you’ll need something like the Sorabee Balancing Cleansing Lotion.

Where can you buy it? 

Head over to any of its outlets at:

1. Main Place, USJ 21
2. The Mines, KL
3. Taiping Mall, Taiping, Perak
4. Sunway Carnival, S.Perai, Penang
5. Quill City Mall, KL
6. Plaza Gurney, Penang
7. Da:Men USJ Shopping Mall, Subang Jaya

You can also visit their Facebook or kbeautyzone.com.my for more details.

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