I considered leading with the title, "Pimp your Cleanser for under $2" but decided that was a throwback reference that would totally date me (2016 Xhibit keeps himself pretty much out of the public eye, more so than say a 2016 Missy Elliot), plus it's not as search-friendly as the title "Innisfree Eco Beauty Tool Creamy Bubble Maker Review" and I want many to climb on board the full-foam hype train.
WHAT'S A BUBBLE MAKER?
If you've been reading my blog for awhile, you know that I ascribe to the double cleansing method, which involves me dousing my face in an oil-based cleanser every night, and finishing up with a foaming face wash as a second cleanser. One of the factors that makes for a satisfying cleanse is making sure that I am able to work up a nice, soft, full-bodied foam to heap onto my face in order to make certain I've cleaned out every pore and crevice of pollution, makeup, and cleansing oil/balm residue.
Lately there has been an uptick of different facial cleansing tools out there, from soft-bristled pore brushes, electric pore brushes like the Clarisonic, and the Foreo Luna, foam makers that look like little butter churns that whip cleansing creams into frothy clouds (see below at left, picture c/o Memebox)...
...And the tool pictured above: the $2 wonder that is the bubble maker, also referred to as the foaming net at times.
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It's essentially a donut shaped mesh net with little sponges contained within it that is hooked to a little ring that is useful for a) gripping the bubble maker while using it and b) hanging it up to dry / storage. The point of the bubble maker is to create huge mounds of foam from your average cleansing cream or soap, by simply rubbing the product into the net under a bit of water. The friction from rubbing the product once inside the net, creates foam that is highly superior to whatever you could achieve by rubbing the foaming face wash in between the hands.
Every Korean road shop brand has their own version and they all look very similar. I'd imagine since the net is made out of just plain polyester and polyurethane, picking one up from aliexpress for pennies on the dollar is not out of the question either since it's made in China.
HOW DO I USE IT?
It's a simple 3.5 step process. What I refer to as the top of the bubble maker is the side nearest the ring.
1. Wet the bubble maker.
2. You take your cleansing cream or soap and hold it against the bubble maker towards the top and vigorously apply/rub it into the mesh net.
3. Once you've got a bit of a bubble going on, or the beginnings of a foam, hold the bubble maker with two hands, one hand on each side of the bubble maker, and create even more friction - rub the two sides of the bubble maker against each other, that is, mesh against mesh. This will create the sweet, sweet, fluffy, tall, frothy, creamy foam that feels luxurious against the skin.
4. Take your hands back up to the top of the bubblemaker near the ring, and push the foam out of the bubble maker by squeezing it and moving your hand away from the ring and voila! you're through and you can cleanse the way you normally do.
There are a few precautions from the manufacturer on the packaging and they are:
Don't use the bubble maker directly on your face.
To keep the bubble maker stored and sanitary, make sure to hang up to dry. (The little hoop will help).
Don't store within reach of small children.
And don't use the bubble maker for other purposes. Be prepared for incredulous looks from your roommates or significant other. The thing looks so ambiguous that my mother thought it was for washing the dishes.
IS IT WORTH IT?
Absolutely, if you're a foam fan or if you need something to push you over the free shipping threshold at any of the fine retailers that carry them as it usually costs between circa $2 - $5, even less if purchasing direct from China.
LINKS
Innisfree $1.81 @ Koreadepart
Innisfree < $1.60 not including Shipping @ RoseRoseShop
Innisfree $2.50 at InnisfreeWorld
Innisfree $4.65 @ W2Beauty
Innisfree $5.90 @ YesStyle*
Innisfree $6.38 @ Amazon with Free Shipping*
Missha (same, same but blue) $4.99 @ eBay
Missha (same same, but blue) $5.99 @ Amazon*
Tony Moly (same-ish, but more colorful) $4.72 @ YesStyle*
WHAT'S A BUBBLE MAKER?
If you've been reading my blog for awhile, you know that I ascribe to the double cleansing method, which involves me dousing my face in an oil-based cleanser every night, and finishing up with a foaming face wash as a second cleanser. One of the factors that makes for a satisfying cleanse is making sure that I am able to work up a nice, soft, full-bodied foam to heap onto my face in order to make certain I've cleaned out every pore and crevice of pollution, makeup, and cleansing oil/balm residue.
Lately there has been an uptick of different facial cleansing tools out there, from soft-bristled pore brushes, electric pore brushes like the Clarisonic, and the Foreo Luna, foam makers that look like little butter churns that whip cleansing creams into frothy clouds (see below at left, picture c/o Memebox)...
...And the tool pictured above: the $2 wonder that is the bubble maker, also referred to as the foaming net at times.
Disclosure: There are affiliate links in this post. Purchasing through an affiliate link is one way you can choose to support this blog at no additional cost to you. Affiliate links are marked with an asterisk. If you're curious about my policy on press samples, affiliate links, and sponsors, please see my disclaimer and policies.
It's essentially a donut shaped mesh net with little sponges contained within it that is hooked to a little ring that is useful for a) gripping the bubble maker while using it and b) hanging it up to dry / storage. The point of the bubble maker is to create huge mounds of foam from your average cleansing cream or soap, by simply rubbing the product into the net under a bit of water. The friction from rubbing the product once inside the net, creates foam that is highly superior to whatever you could achieve by rubbing the foaming face wash in between the hands.
Every Korean road shop brand has their own version and they all look very similar. I'd imagine since the net is made out of just plain polyester and polyurethane, picking one up from aliexpress for pennies on the dollar is not out of the question either since it's made in China.
HOW DO I USE IT?
It's a simple 3.5 step process. What I refer to as the top of the bubble maker is the side nearest the ring.
1. Wet the bubble maker.
2. You take your cleansing cream or soap and hold it against the bubble maker towards the top and vigorously apply/rub it into the mesh net.
3. Once you've got a bit of a bubble going on, or the beginnings of a foam, hold the bubble maker with two hands, one hand on each side of the bubble maker, and create even more friction - rub the two sides of the bubble maker against each other, that is, mesh against mesh. This will create the sweet, sweet, fluffy, tall, frothy, creamy foam that feels luxurious against the skin.
4. Take your hands back up to the top of the bubblemaker near the ring, and push the foam out of the bubble maker by squeezing it and moving your hand away from the ring and voila! you're through and you can cleanse the way you normally do.
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| In the process of rev-ing up some foam |
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| My foam specimen from a bar of IRISH SPRING SOAP people! It takes about 20-30 seconds to get here. Also, the word specimen. |
There are a few precautions from the manufacturer on the packaging and they are:
Don't use the bubble maker directly on your face.
To keep the bubble maker stored and sanitary, make sure to hang up to dry. (The little hoop will help).
Don't store within reach of small children.
And don't use the bubble maker for other purposes. Be prepared for incredulous looks from your roommates or significant other. The thing looks so ambiguous that my mother thought it was for washing the dishes.
IS IT WORTH IT?
Absolutely, if you're a foam fan or if you need something to push you over the free shipping threshold at any of the fine retailers that carry them as it usually costs between circa $2 - $5, even less if purchasing direct from China.
LINKS
Innisfree $1.81 @ Koreadepart
Innisfree < $1.60 not including Shipping @ RoseRoseShop
Innisfree $2.50 at InnisfreeWorld
Innisfree $4.65 @ W2Beauty
Innisfree $5.90 @ YesStyle*
Innisfree $6.38 @ Amazon with Free Shipping*
Missha (same, same but blue) $4.99 @ eBay
Missha (same same, but blue) $5.99 @ Amazon*
Tony Moly (same-ish, but more colorful) $4.72 @ YesStyle*
Thanks for reading! Do you like a lot of foam during your cleanse?
Have you or will you try out any of the cleansing tools mentioned above?
Disclosure: There are affiliate links in this post. Purchasing through an affiliate link is one way you can choose to support this blog at no additional cost to you. Affiliate links are marked with an asterisk. If you're curious about my policy on press samples, affiliate links, and sponsors, please see my disclaimer and policies.
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