Beauty Thursday: Etude House Every Month Cleansing Foam #5 Fresh & Clean Green Tea

Etude House just dropped their "Every Month" line. Twelve different tubes, twelve different formulas. I picked #5 Green Tea, meant for “troubled skin.” Lately, everyone’s raving about green tea, so of course I had to try it.

It comes in a standard 100ml tube. Simple flip cap, mess-free, and travel-friendly. The cream itself is thick and white, and you only need a tiny bit to get a massive lather. But the smell? It’s a lot. A very sharp, citrusy green tea scent that hits you right in the face. You definitely can’t ignore it. 

It really lives up to the "Fresh & Clean" name, though. My skin feels super clean after, or maybe a little too clean. It strips every bit of oil off my face, leaving it feeling tight and a bit parched. A moisturizer right after is non-negotiable.

​I’ve been using it for a month now. The good news? It kills pimples fast. My blackheads and whiteheads are definitely behaving better. But the bad news? The more I use it, the less I love it. As a daily cleanser, it’s just too harsh. My skin started flaking, and weirdly enough, my face gets oilier even faster during the day. It’s like my skin is panicking from the dryness. Also, don't expect this to melt off your makeup. It won't budge waterproof stuff. I double cleanse anyway, so it’s fine, but just a heads-up.

If you’re dry-skinned, stay away. But if you’re oily or struggling with breakouts, this might be your cheap miracle. I got mine for 3,500 Won (about 37,000 Rupiah) from TesterKorea. Seriously, for that price, why not?

I’m probably moving on to #6 Tea Tree after this tube is done.

​Note: Stick to official stores. If the price online looks too good to be true, it’s probably a fake. Don’t gamble with your face.