In my “Weekly Buys”, Eng Min has requested a review on the Etude House Blackhead Off Oil. And here’s the review! 
Blackhead Off Oil Ex
Honestly, I think this one is a waste of money.
Doesn’t really help as much as I thought it would.
The oil is quite thick, yellowish in colour and comes with quite a strong, unpleasant smell >_< I hate the smell most! Eww!
I use the oil in conjunction with this little item:
The scrubs comes in two, each with 2 sides. I am showing you each side. One is a round tip, and another is a washboard-like surface.
This is how I use it.
- Squirt some oil on the nose area and chin. Both places are most prone to blackhead. >_<
- Then I use the round tip side and gently brush my nose and chin in circular motion. According to the SA who taught me this, she said that this helps to loosen the blackhead.
- After 1 minute of gentle rubbing, I flip to the other side of the scrub. Now using the washboard-like surface, I moved it horizontally. The SA told me this helps to get pulled out the blackheads.
- After a few pulls, rinse.
Do note that this oil is a little difficult to emulsify and to rinse off. I so do not like that.
But there’s one thing I like about this.
My nose and chin is SUPER SMOOTH!!!!
Blackheads are reduced a little, and my nose is smooth! Really!
But then again, I feel that if I use ZA Cleansing Oil, it still does help me to reduce my blackheads by just massaging it without needing a scrubber to help.
I’m not going to spend extra money on this Blackhead Off Oil anymore. Once I finish using this, I am NOT buying it anymore. It’s selling at about RM40, but ZA is like half of the price! Why should I spend extra just on the nose?
And the scrubber, it cost me RM14.90! Ah!
Please don’t use the scrubber everyday, I think it’s a little too harsh to be used everyday.
I hope the post has helped you, Eng Min!
that scrubber looks so cool!
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LOL~but it’s a little harsh~
i think can use this with my cleansers or cleansing oil
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Thanks for the review Plue! The scrubbers are really super tempting. It’s a pity that I can’t access Etude House easily. Do you know any Etude House sellers in LYN? Haha Plue, I was just going to ask whether I can substitute the Black Head Off Oil Ex with cleansing oil, and I saw your reply to Nikki *teehee* I think I’ll give ZA’s cleansing oil a try since my DHC is finishing soon
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Engmin, i think can source around for cheaper ones, maybe Sg Wang or those beauty shops.
I don’t think EH is selling in LYN. Haven’t come across any.
For me, I think cleansing oil works the same as this. Just massage it everyday and you notice the difference in a week or two. For me, it works lor. But dunno if it will on you.
Glad the review help!
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nice one. i was tempted to buy tht oil too. phew thank god i didnt
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lol, nah, don’t waste the money on it, not really worth it
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i use the brush with scrub. lol. results were not bad. but only do it once a week.
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i do it on alternate days, or when i remember
i think it’s crazy to be doing it everyday like what EH SA told me to!
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I didn’t know we had such small scrubber.. So cute!
Oh btw, I thought it was TISS cleansing oil when I look at the first pic. -_- hehe.. Thanks for the review! Saved me alot. LOL.
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Hehe~ I wanted to try Tiss way back when it was still available in Watsons… But too bad, by the time I got the money and chance, Tiss is DC
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plue dear…wehre did u buy the scrubber?
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me seldom go there ad…hehe..it sounds really handy…thanx for the info, plue…will buy it if i go there
it is sold separately,rite?
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yeap, it’s sold separately!
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wow.. so u think scrubber is better than Za? where did u find dat scrubber dear? i wanna get one too
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plue Reply:
August 19th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
i bought the scrubber from Etude House
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i like the oil…. it does work and it easily comes off… in the insrtuctions it says you massage it on your face for 3 to 5 mins then wash it off with a foaming cleanser ( when i did wash it off that was the time i used the scrubber) and it was fantastic… my face is smooth and perfect… you just have to do it the right way =)
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plue Reply:
August 23rd, 2010 at 1:53 pm
Glad to know you like the oil!
Maybe I am used to oils that are runnier and not so thick, hence it find this a bit more difficult to work with
But it’s good to know it’s working for you!
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