Fraijour Natural Herbal

The FRAIJOUR Natural Herbal line covers 13+ products: a 500ml soothing toner, cleansing foam, cleansing water, filling gel, soothing moisture cream, and two hydrating cream variants (Original and Season 2), plus three exfoliation products - a peeling gel, PHA Mild Peeling Essence 120ml, and a Paha Peeling Essence 120ml for keratin/pore care. The Oxygen Mask Pack 300ml rounds out the range with a mask format. The line's identity is botanical-soothing: herbal actives across a full cleanse-treat-moisturize routine without synthetic fragrance-forward formulation.

  • Full cleanse-to-cream routine
  • PHA and peeling options
  • 500ml soothing toner
  • Korean herbal formula

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Buying guide

Buying Guide: FRAIJOUR Natural Herbal Skincare

The FRAIJOUR Natural Herbal line covers 13+ products across cleansing, toning, exfoliation, treatment, and moisturization. The range is built around a botanical-soothing concept using herbal actives. This guide maps out which products cover which routine steps, explains the exfoliation sub-range (three distinct products), compares the two soothing cream formats, and covers the large-format soothing toner.

Cleansing Options: Foam, Water, and Gel

The Natural Herbal line provides three cleansing formats. The Natural Herbal Cleansing Foam 150ml is a standard foaming wash for morning or evening use. The Natural Herbal Cleansing Water 300ml is a micellar-style formula for removing makeup and surface impurities without rinsing - appropriate as a first-cleanse step in a double-cleanse routine or on its own for light-makeup or no-makeup days. The Natural Herbal Filling Gel 150ml is a gel-type cleanser with a filling or replenishing function, meaning it cleanses while delivering some moisture. For a complete cleansing pair, use the Cleansing Water first to remove sunscreen and makeup, then the Cleansing Foam for the second cleanse on skin that needs thorough cleansing.

Natural Herbal Soothing Toner 500ml: Large-Format Workhorse

The FRAIJOUR Original Herbal Natural Herbal Soothing Toner 500ml is the centerpiece of the range. The 500ml size is significantly larger than most toners on the market, which typically come in 150-200ml. This volume makes it economical for daily use over several months and practical for anyone who uses toner generously - including cotton pad soaks or applying multiple layers in a sheet-mask style technique. The soothing function is the primary claim, making it appropriate for skin that is reactive or prone to post-cleanse tightness. Apply after cleansing and before any serums or creams.

Three Exfoliation Products: Peeling Gel, PHA Essence, and Paha Pore Essence

The Natural Herbal line has three distinct exfoliation products. The Herbal Natural Herbal Soothing Peeling Gel 150ml is a physical-style gel that balls up and removes dead surface cells when massaged over dry skin - a traditional Korean peeling gel format used one to three times per week. The Natural Herbal PHA Mild Peeling Essence 120ml is a leave-on chemical exfoliant using PHA (polyhydroxy acid), a gentler acid than AHA or BHA that is appropriate for sensitive skin. It works over time rather than being rinsed off. The Natural Herbal Paha Peeling Essence 120ml focuses on keratin and pore care - Paha refers to the combination of ingredients targeting pore-clogging keratin buildup. These three products cover different exfoliation needs and mechanisms and can be used on alternating days or for different concerns within the same routine.

When to Use PHA Essence vs. Peeling Gel

The PHA Mild Peeling Essence is a daily or near-daily leave-on product - mild enough for regular use by sensitive skin. It works progressively and is applied as a serum step after toning. The Peeling Gel is a once-to-twice-weekly physical treatment used on dry or slightly damp skin before cleansing. It visibly removes surface buildup in one session. If you want gentle, consistent exfoliation without risk of over-sensitivity, the PHA Essence is the better daily choice. If you want a visible, more immediate surface reset, the Peeling Gel delivers that on a weekly cadence. Some users use both: PHA Essence on most days, Peeling Gel once weekly as a deeper reset.

Natural Herbal Oxygen Mask Pack 300ml

The FRAIJOUR Original Herbal Natural Herbal Oxygen Mask Pack 300ml is a wash-off mask format. Oxygen mask packs in Korean skincare typically generate micro-bubble aeration on contact with skin, which is thought to assist with pore cleansing and promoting circulation to the skin surface. At 300ml it is a generous size for a treatment mask, covering many applications. Use it on clean skin after cleansing, leave for 5-15 minutes depending on skin response, then rinse. It works well as a weekend treatment in addition to the daily cleanse routine.

Moisture Cream vs. Season 2 Hydrating Cream

The line includes two cream formats. The FRAIJOUR Original Natural Herbal Soothing Moisture Cream 100ml is the original formula, built around moisture and soothing function. The Season 2 Natural Herbal Soothing Hydrating Cream 100ml is an updated formula version. Season 2 in the Fraijour naming convention indicates a second-generation reformulation rather than a seasonal product. Both are 100ml soothing creams; the Season 2 typically reflects improved hydration performance or texture based on feedback on the original. If you are buying for the first time, the Season 2 is the current recommendation. If you have already used the Original and prefer its texture, continue with it - both are active SKUs.

Building a Full Natural Herbal Routine

The Natural Herbal range covers every routine step. A complete Natural Herbal routine runs: Cleansing Water (remove makeup/sunscreen) → Cleansing Foam (second cleanse) → Soothing Toner 500ml (tone and prep) → PHA Peeling Essence (on exfoliation days, in place of or after toner) → Oxygen Mask Pack (once or twice weekly, replace toner step) → Soothing Moisture Cream or Season 2 Hydrating Cream (seal). The Peeling Gel is used before cleansing on its designated days. This sequence uses all products within their designed function - no step overlaps. You do not need to use all of them simultaneously; the toner, one cream, and one cleanser give you a functional three-step routine; the exfoliation products layer in as needed.

Which Skin Types Benefit from the Natural Herbal Line?

The soothing and herbal positioning makes the Natural Herbal line most appropriate for normal-to-dry and sensitive or reactive skin. The PHA exfoliation option is specifically chosen to keep the exfoliation step gentle enough for sensitized skin. The toner's soothing claim addresses post-cleanse redness or tightness. Oily skin can still use the range but may find the creams are richer than needed in humid conditions; using the Cleansing Foam and toner without the cream, or using a thinner layer of cream, adjusts the routine for oilier skin types.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

  • The 500ml size makes the Natural Herbal Soothing Toner economical for daily use over several months. Toners used in multiple-layer application techniques (applying 2-3 light passes rather than one heavy application) go through volume quickly; the 500ml format suits this use pattern. It is significantly larger than the typical 150-200ml toner and reduces how often you need to reorder.

  • The PHA Mild Peeling Essence is a leave-on chemical exfoliant for regular daily or near-daily use - gentle enough for sensitive skin. The Peeling Gel is a once-to-twice-weekly physical treatment used on dry skin before cleansing. If you want consistent background exfoliation, use the PHA Essence. If you want a visible weekly surface reset, use the Peeling Gel. Many people use both on different days.

  • The Paha Peeling Essence 120ml targets keratin buildup and pore care. Keratin congestion is a common cause of clogged or enlarged-looking pores. The Paha formula focuses on dissolving excess keratin around pores rather than general surface exfoliation. Use it on the areas where pore visibility is a concern, after toning.

  • Season 2 is a reformulation of the original Natural Herbal Soothing Moisture Cream. The Season 2 version reflects updated hydration performance or texture based on feedback from the original. Both are 100ml soothing creams. For first-time buyers, the Season 2 is the current recommendation. If you already prefer the original formula's texture, continue with it - both are available.

  • Yes. The Cleansing Foam works as a standalone cleanser. The Cleansing Water is a first-step micellar formula for removing makeup and sunscreen. If you do not wear makeup or sunscreen, the Cleansing Foam alone covers your cleansing step. If you wear sunscreen daily or heavier makeup, using the Cleansing Water first makes the Foam's job easier and ensures thorough removal.

  • The Oxygen Mask Pack works well as a once-to-twice-weekly treatment. Use it on clean skin, leave for 5-15 minutes, then rinse. It is not a daily-use product - the oxygen bubble action is a periodic deep-cleanse and circulation step rather than a daily formula. At 300ml, the bottle covers a large number of sessions at this frequency.

  • The Natural Herbal line is positioned for soothing and gentle care, making it appropriate for sensitive or reactive skin. The exfoliation step uses PHA rather than AHAs, which is the gentler choice for sensitive skin. The toner and creams focus on soothing rather than active treatment. Avoid the Peeling Gel on days when skin is particularly reactive or compromised.

  • The Filling Gel 150ml is a gel-format cleanser designed to cleanse while providing some hydration - the 'filling' refers to moisture replenishment during the cleanse step. It suits skin that feels tight or dry after standard foaming washes, as an alternative to the Cleansing Foam when a gentler, more hydrating cleanse is preferred.

  • Yes. Skinsli sources FRAIJOUR through verified supplier channels. All 13+ Natural Herbal SKUs in this collection are genuine FRAIJOUR products manufactured in Korea.