Name: 1899 Aqua Boosting Oil
Brand: DONGINBI
Rating: 4.56 (18 reviews)

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1899 Aqua Boosting Oil

Refreshing

Easily Absorbed

Clear

Lightweight

Exfoliates Well

Moisturizing

Improves Skin Texture

Despite being called an oil, it doesn't seem to have any oily characteristics at all.

Hydrating and lightweight. It's great for applying without any burden.

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I've been using the Donginbi skincare products step-by-step, but the recently launched Single Essence feels quite similar, and it's been a hassle to apply the products in order, so I haven't been using it lately.
It's a shame that despite the high price, its presence isn't strongly felt when it's not there.

I really enjoyed using the 1899 signature oil, so I purchased another product from the same line. Although it's called an oil, the formula is as light as water and absorbs into the skin without any greasiness or tackiness. The watery toner-like texture allows for refreshing hydration.
Applying it right after cleansing helps to smooth the skin texture, making the next skincare steps absorb better.

The evil price is burdensome, but I like it.
It's not as dramatic as the first time, but it's good in terms of dryness.

It has great spreadability and absorption too.
I feel incomplete without it now.

It's too light to use in fall and winter, so it's not usable.

As the oil and sebum start to rise gradually in spring and summer, this is a good time to use it. The dryness also increases along with the oil.

After cleansing, I apply this product first, and they say that you don't need to exfoliate while using this product

To be honest, I didn't feel any shortcomings
I liked that this product served the role of a skin essence

It's not sticky, yet it's moisturizing
Although it's an oil, it's not at all burdensome

Aside from the price being a bit high, there were no other disappointing aspects.

The skin was very dry, but after applying it, it felt moisturized and had a blend of oils, so it didn't feel as dry and seemed good. It also contains red ginseng ingredients, which seems even better.

During the discount period, I got additional benefits as a Plus member.
The price at the department store was even cheaper than online - great!

The scent of Donginbi seems to be a downside.
It's a bit weaker compared to other products.
With the growing number of cosmetic options, the time factor can be a bit...

This essence is applied before the skin, as a First Essence.
It absorbs quickly, so there's no burden or heaviness when applying it.
The texture is a bit lighter than the Yun-Jo Essence, flowing more lightly.
The dropper is convenient, hygienic, and great for use in the winter.
I can't help but compare it to the Yun-Jo, but it's more affordable and the packaging is so pretty.
It also has a good price-to-performance ratio.

 As mentioned earlier, this product is great for those who want to provide their skin with oil components, but are too concerned about breakouts to use regular oils.

It's also a good option for those who want to try something a bit unique and different.

 Given that Donginbi is a premium brand, the price for this product doesn't seem too high considering the quality.

The usage experience and subtle fragrance are all good, but the product's characteristics - the volume, price range, dropper format, and texture - make it a bit limited in terms of versatility. I typically use a skincare routine of toner > water essence or ampoule > cream, and I'll occasionally use this product at the essence/ampoule step.

When using a water essence, I like to generously apply it or use it as a sheet mask to thoroughly hydrate my skin. But with this product's features, I can't really do that - I can't dispense enough for full facial coverage, nor can I really use it as a mask. It's also a bit too light to fully replace an ampoule or serum. So the product feels a bit in-between in terms of its purpose.

However, I think this would be an excellent option for those who want the benefits of an oil but are concerned about potential breakouts. It could work nicely as a pre-ampoule/serum step in that case.

 I've never used high-end cosmetics like Donginbi before. But I received it as a gift and have been using it. The packaging and product containers are really incomparable to SNS brands or roadshop products. The containers are luxurious and have a unique concept (not like typical oils) and even contain precious red ginseng oil, so the value-for-money satisfaction is extremely high.

This product is so skin-like that you wouldn't even know it contains oil just from the name. It's not as greasy as a cream, but it's not as watery as a skin or water essence either. It's not sticky like an ampoule, but has a slightly more moisturizing feel than a regular skin. If you want to provide your skin with oil components without the oily feel, this seems like an excellent product. It also feels refreshing after application.

Apply a few layers and gently press it in

There's no noticeable scent, I suppose?
But for the quality at this price, it seems pretty good

I've come to appreciate department store brands again
This product is really great! It's more like a moisture serum than an oil
I tried it out and confidently gave it as a gift to an acquaintance
I think any woman would love it
I'm a mom in my 30s
But even younger people would enjoy the texture, no trouble, and
it seems to remove blackheads along with exfoliating
It's an amazing booster

I apply this after my toner, and then follow up with an essence or cream.
They say this helps boost the effectiveness of the other products!

There's really nothing bad about it except the price... The product itself is all good...

Even though it's an oil, it's not too heavy and feels refreshing.
I used to get breakouts when I applied oil, but that doesn't happen with this one~ It's great to use when my skin is dry!

I find it works best if I apply it right after patting my face dry from cleansing. By the way, I have dry-combination skin.

The price is definitely the downside. Even though the oil isn't overly greasy, I still have to use quite a bit of it with the dropper to cover my whole face. At 90,000 won for 50ml, I only use it in the mornings when I'm going out, and skip it in the evenings.

I'm writing this review after trying a 10ml sample of the Donginbi sunscreen while selling it door-to-door, and then purchasing the full-size product.
Normally, I would be hesitant to use an oil-based product, worried that it might make my skin oily and cause breakouts. But the Donginbi Boosting Oil is not at all greasy - it's actually quite refreshing! It helps to smooth out my skin texture, and then my skin seems to better absorb the following toner and serum. I make sure to apply it every morning after cleansing, as part of my basic skincare routine.

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