
Phytoncide? What in the world is a phytoncide?
I got to try out the Klavuu Phytoncide Mild Cleansing Foam and Klavuu Phytoncide Peeling Gel as part of StyleKorean’s Try Me Review Me program. Yes, yet another cleanser and peeling gel, what set these Klavuu products apart from the thousands of cleansers and peeling gels out there? Lets discuss!
Klavuu Phytoncide Skincare Range
The first question I had when I saw these were what is a phytoncide, and why is it so confusing to spell?
Phytoncide is a natural purification substance that protects against environmental factors. In these Klavuu Phytoncide products, the phytoncide is found in the cypress water extracted from Jeju Cypress trees. The cypress phytoncide not only purifies and soothes the skin, it also decreases the temperature of the skin and protects it against environmental stressors.
These Klavuu Phytoncide skincare products also use minimal ingredients. They have been dermatologist-tested and proven through clinical trials to be non-irritating to the skin. So these products are great if you have sensitive skin!

Klavuu Phytoncide Mild Cleansing Foam ($10.80/150ml)
The Klavuu Phytoncide Mild Cleansing Foam is a slightly acidic foam cleanser (pH 5.0-6.0) which is perfect for skin. It does not use chemical surfactants (NO SLES here!) but instead uses natural, skin-friendly amino acids derived from coconut as a surfactant to moisturise the skin. Compared to SLES, the amino acid surfactant increases the moisturising effects of the cleanser by 2.5 times.
The formula is vegan, with no animal testing, and free of artificial fragrance and colours. It is also mineral oil free, alcohol free, silicone free, and paraben free.
I don’t usually have much to say about a cleansing foam but… I have thoughts.
The first thing I noticed right off the bat is the texture of the cleanser! It has a “marshmallow whip” consistency that is airy and light. After lathering it into a foam, unlike many other cleansers that feel creamy and heavy, this cleanser keeps its lightweight, airy texture.
After washing it off for the first time is when I fell in love with this product, as it does not feel like any other cleanser I’ve tried before. It does not give that tight and dry feeling to the skin. No, I don’t just mean it doesn’t feel drying, it honestly feels like you didn’t wash your face at all which doesn’t sound very good BUT! It’s a big BUT, I can tell it thoroughly cleanses my skin because there is no residue left on my cotton pad when I use my toner.
My skin feels smooth and hydrated even after cleansing my skin which I freaking love!

Klavuu Phytoncide Peeling Gel ($15.40/80ml)
The Klavuu Phytoncide Peeling Gel is a mild dual peeling gel. It combines both chemical and physical exfoliation using gentle ingredients to help remove aged keratin build-up on the skin without damaging or irritating the skin.
The key ingredients used in this Klavuu Phytoncide Peeling Gel are low-irritation LHA + plant-derived BHA and also natural cellulose extracted from pine trees.
LHA dissolves aged keratin build-up, leaving the skin renewed while BHA removes sebum and impurities from deep within the pores. Organic cellulose extracted from pine trees physically exfoliate the skin to remove dead skin and activate the skin turnover cycle.
The first thing I realised using this is that as you’re rubbing the gel into the skin, there is a mild alcohol smell. Upon reading their FAQs, this is completely normal as in the efforts to minimise skin-irritating ingredients, due to the nature of the formulation, there is no fragrance to mask the slight smell.
I use this once a week and I think it’s more than enough to keep my skin soft and bright. It is very gentle, even on my sensitive skin. After using this, my skin does not feel irritated whatsoever like some exfoliants can do. So if you have sensitive skin and you’re having trouble finding a suitable skin exfoliant, I highly recommend this Klavuu Phytoncide Peeling Gel.

Where to buy: StyleKorean
These two Klavuu Phytoncide products are a great skincare duo for sensitive skin! They are affordable and effective in keeping the skin clean, bright and moisturised. If you have sensitive skin, I highly recommend looking into these Klavuu Phytoncide skincare products.
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