A'Pieu Nonco Teatree Tinted CC Cream Review

Hello :)

  Lately I have been experiencing some stress related breakouts and so I have updated my skin care routine to help control it. When I do have a particularly bad skin day I like to wear a light base that lets my skin breathe and then I just conceal more problematic areas. The product I have been using lately is the Nonco Teatree Tinted CC Cream from the brand A'Pieu. I purchased this product here from Jolse for $8.48 USD.
 
    This CC cream comes in a simple 30 ml tube with a twist off cap. The product has SPF 25/PA ++. This product contains 42% tea tree leaf water and 2% Centella asiatica extract. The ingredients are supposed to soothe skin as well as to provide mild exfoliation.

    The texture of this product is like a light lotion and it does not feel greasy at all on the skin. It smells like tea tree but I like this because it makes it feel more medicinal but maybe thats just me. This CC cream only comes in one shade which is pretty light but is also very sheer. This seems to me to be pretty typical of most CC creams thought. This allows more skin tones to be able to use this product but I think if you are darker than shade #23 it may make you look a little washed out. However, you could always use this under your regular makeup products or mix it in with another CC cream or BB cream to get the skin care benefits of the product without looking too pale.

     This product has very little coverage but I do feel that it helps even out some of my redness on my face. I do need to conceal blemishes and around my nose and under eye circles still. This CC cream does not irritate my skin or dry it out, I find it quite moisturizing and it has a bit of a dewy finish but nothing crazy. I usually set mine with powder since I find it wears away a little around my nose throughout the day. However, I have yet to find a product that does not do this on me to some extent.
 
    In the photos below you can see you how the CC cream helps with some of the minor redness on my hand and makes the tone a little more even but that it does not really cover the beauty mark at all. You can also see the shade of the product.

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   I feel that this doesn't make a huge difference in my breakouts but that it does help. I feel like my skin can overall breathe a bit more and it does not break me out. I also notice breakouts clearing up a bit faster when I use this instead of my regular BB creams as well as reduced breakouts in general when I use this for extended periods of time. I am not so sure about the exfoliation benefits though.

  Overall I like this product. I like it for my light makeup or bad skin days and I think it does help a bit with minor breakouts. I do not think this is enough of an acne treatment on its own but I think it is a good supplement to a skincare routine that is already in place to improve breakouts. I think any skin type can use this product but it will obviously benefit irritated or acne prone skin the most. Have you tried anything from this brand? If you have let me know. :)

        What I liked: - Feels nice on the skin
                              - Helps with minor breakouts
                              - Lightweight
                              - Good price

What I didn't like: - Only comes in one shade - may look ashy on darker skin tones
                              - Unsure about exfoliation effect


Overal Rating: 4/5

This review was completely unsponsored and the product was purchased with my own money.
 

Secret Key Snail Repairing Eye Cream Review

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   I have for review today a product which I have been using for almost half a year. Since it is a skin care item I wanted to use it for a good amount of time before I reviewed it so I could give as accurate an opinion as possible. It is the Secret Key Snail Repairing Eye Cream. This is a part of the Snail Repairing line from Secret Key. I reviewed the sun cream from this line previously and that review can be found here. I bought this product from Beautynet Korea here for $6.22 USD and you get 30g of product.
   
   This eye cream claims to tone up the skin around the eyes and to revive the delicate skin. This eye cream contains snail secretion filtrate and is supposed to be very mild. Some other active ingredients in this eye cream are adenosine, beta-glucan, niacinamide, arbutin, macadamia seed oil, jojoba seed oil and scualan. These ingredients are also supposed to help with elasticity and with fine lines.

    The packaging is a simple beige tube with a brown twist-off cap and brown writing. There is also a small gold snail on the tube. I have to say the product is bigger than I expected. You only need a small amount for each use and I have been using it for almost half a year and I still have almost half of the tube left. For $6.22 I would say that this is definitely a good value for your money.

Approximately how much I would use for both eyes

   The texture of this cream is like a light cream. It absorbs into the skin quite easily. This line is better suited to combination to oily skin I think unless you live in a very humid or warm place. When I received this item it was very cold and dry out so this cream wasn't quite moisturizing enough for my dry under-eye area. However, during the spring and summer it worked really well because it was light enough to not feel heavy or oily. You can see a demonstration of the texture and consistency of the cream below.

   This product does have a bit of a scent but it is not too strong. It smells just sort of lotiony. I experienced no irritation using this product which was good because I have really sensitive eyes and a lot of products either burn, make my eyes all red, watery or itchy. I however did not notice any significant changes in the appearance or texture of the skin around my eyes while using this product. I personally think that this eye cream is best suited to someone who is younger and is looking for a good mild eye cream to prevent aging and to just keep the eye area moisturized. If you are looking for something to help with wrinkles or aging eyes then I don't think this would be the right product for you.

   Overall I liked this product but since I live somewhere where it is very cold and dry for a large portion of the year I think that I will look for something that is a little richer since I am very prone to getting patchy and flakey areas around my eyes during cool weather and I found that this eye cream did not exactly stop this unless I applied a thick layer of cream. However, if you are young, on a budget, or have oily skin and are looking for a lightweight eye cream then you may really enjoy this. Have you tried any of the Snail repair line? :)

        What I liked: - Lightweight
                              - Non greasy
                              - Non irritating
                              - Good price/value for your money

What I didn't like: - Didn't help with fine lines
                              - Sometimes isn't moisturizing enough for drier skin

Rating: 3/5

This product was purchased with my own money and all thoughts and opinions are my own.
 
 

 
 
 

A'pieu Rilakkuma For Your Shadow #No.4 Good After Brown Review

Hello everyone :)

  I have for review today a special edition eyeshadow palette from the Brand A'pieu. This is part of the Rilakkuma limited edition collection. I bought this from Jolse for $11.98 USD. I have this in the shade Good After Brown. There are three other shades for this product which are #No. 1 How To Some which is orange toned, #No. 2 Feeling Coral, and #No. 3 Call My Name which is pink toned.
 
   The packaging is very cute and was a huge part of why I bought it. It is a small yellow compact with Rilakkuma's face on it. When you first open the palette the plastic cover on top of the eyeshadow has cute little drawings of the characters on it. The size is a little smaller then I expected but I don't mind because you still get a good amount of product and the small size makes it good for travelling. The palette has a convenient mirror inside of it as well. No brushes or applicators are included in the palette. I kind of wish even a small one was included so I don't have to pack an eyeshadow brush when I want to take it anywhere overnight. However, that is just me nit-picking and since they didn't include any applicator that means there is more room for the actual product. :) In total you get 7.6 grams of eyeshadow.

   I chose Good After Brown because the shades are very wearable and are good for everyday. Also Good After Brown is the only palette out of the four to contain mostly matte shades. I find a lot of Korean eyeshadow palettes to be very shimmery so this was a nice change. I do of course like shimmery or glittery eyeshadows but I wanted something to wear to work on a daily basis so this seemed more functional. There are four shades in the palette. The first one is a matte light brown, the second is a matte medium warm-toned brown, the third is a darker chocolate brown and the last shade is a glittery gold shade.

First two swatches are top half of the palette
Second two swatches are lower half of the product

   The matte shades all kick up a bit of powder when I use them but it isn't too bad and I would say they have a decent pigmentation and blend well. The glittery shade is pretty pigmented for a glitter eyeshadow. Personally, I like the amount of pigmentation this palette has because the shadows do not look chalky on me and they aren't too overly pigmented which can sometimes be too stark for me. I think I must be one of the few people who like sheerer eyeshadows haha. The wear time and pigmentation is good even without an eyeshadow primer and using an eyeshadow primer will just improve this.
 
  Overall I really like this product and get tons of use out of it. I was looking for brown eyeshadows exactly like the ones the palette contained so this was a really good find for me. I think almost everyone will enjoy at least one of the four palettes. I personally believe that #No. 4 Good After Brown will suit a large range of complexions and is very natural looking and wearable so I highly recommend this. If you are interested in purchasing this you can find it here. Have you tried any of A'pieu's Rilakkuma collection? If you have let me know!

        What I liked: - Super cute packaging
                              - Natural looking
                              - Travel friendly
                              - Blendable

What I didn't like: - Nothing!

Overall Rating: 5/5

This review was completely unsponsored and the product was purchased with my own money.

Zymogen Houttuynia Cordata Ferment Serum and Centella Ferment Cream Review

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  I have for review today two products that are highly recommended by Hanbyul in her Acne Care Routine videos on youtube. You can see part one here. Both products are from the brand Zymogen. I purchased both products off of the website Jolse. The serum contains 105ml of product and I purchased it for $23.18 USD. The cream contains 50 ml of product and I purchased it for $27.98 USD. The serum is supposed to help with oily, troubled skin while the cream is supposed to soothe and heal rough skin.

   I have used these products together on and off for about three months now. I do find that when I use the products in conjunction with each other that I do have less acne and less breakouts overall. The serum is quite watery and contains Houttuynia Cordata, Sophora Japonica, and Licorice Root extract as well as Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate and Tea Tree Oil. All of these ingredients help moisturize as well as calm down acne. I would only use this if you have oily skin because it does contain alcohol and may be drying for dryer skin types. I however did not see much oil control using this product.

    The cream contains Centella Asiatica extract as well as gold. Centella Asiatica extract has been traditionally used for wound healing and so it makes sense how it could help acne prone or irritated skin. :) This cream is quite heavy and oily feeling so for oily skin I would only use a small amount. I do not find that this breaks me out though. It actually helps soothe my skin. This cream would be good for drier skin types but oilier skin types can use it to help acne if you just use a small amount or use it at night time.

    I found that it took a couple of weeks for my breakouts to clear up while using this. When I stopped using these two products to try different skincare items I noticed an increase in my acne. I started using these products again and my breakouts got better. I find that these products don't completely erase all acne but they greatly reduce the severity. The cream also ends up absorbing into my skin if I pat it in so the oiliness doesn't bother me too much. Both products have a medicinal/herbal scent but I kind of like this because it makes me feel like it's working more haha.

    Overall I do like these products and I feel like they help. I do want to keep trying new products though to see if I can find products that will help clear up and prevent breakouts even more. I do recommend trying these products though if you want a mild acne care line without salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide. I would definitely consider repurchasing these products in the future. What do you think? Have you tried this combination? Let me know if you have!

        What I liked: - Helped with breakouts
                              - Did not irritate my skin

What I didn't like: - Cream may be heavy for oily skin types
                              - Serum may be too drying for dryer skin types
             
    Overall: 4.25/5

I purchased these products with my own money and all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Etude House Sunprise Mild Airy Finish SPF 50+/PA+++ Sun Milk Review

Hello everyone :)

  It's been a while since I have posted a review. I have been very busy with my application to college and with getting a new job. :) But I have had lots of time to test some new products. I have for review today a sunscreen from the brand Etude house. It is called the Sunprise Mild Airy Finish Sun Milk. It has SPF 50+ as well as PA+++.  This product claims to be non-sticky and to not leave a white cast. The sun milk also uses 100% mineral based ingredients for UV protection. It also contains 20 different kinds of vegetable ingredients such as Dwarf Ground Sedge extract, Sunflower Seeds, acai berry, acerola, portulaca oleracea, centella asiatica, mistletoe leaves, aloe vera, cactus and hyaluronic acid.

    The bottle is a light turquoise with a white cap. The cap twists off and you squeeze the bottle to get the product out. My biggest gripe with this product is probably the packaging. When I first got it the cap would just not stay on properly so I just don't feel like I could take this anywhere with me. The cap would just not lock in place. Weirdly enough after about two months it started clicking in place better? Maybe I just got a slightly defective bottle. With this product you get 55ml of product for $13.20 USD on the Etude House website.

  Ingredients (taken from Etude House website): Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Zinc Oxide, Alcohol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Dipropylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Viscum Album (Mistletoe) Leaf Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract, Carex Humillis Root Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Malpighia Emarginata (Acerola) Fruit Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Peg-10 Dimethicone, Cyclomethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Methicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Octyldodecanol, Dimethicone, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Butylene Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Cellulose Gum

    I have been using this sun milk for about 4 months. The texture is very liquidy and has a slight citrus scent. You do need to shake this before you use it so the product does not separate. The sun milk does have a little bit of an oily feel to it. It isn't too bad though. After I apply it on my face it does seem to dry down a bit and it feels pretty nice. My skin just feels soft and moisturized. This sun milk also does not have added fragrance in the ingredients list. The citrusy scent I believe comes from the natural citrus oils in the sun milk. Citrus oils can sometimes increase sensitivity to the sun. I was a little concerned about this before I started using the sun milk but I haven't experienced any sensitivity while using this. I also regularly use a BHA and an AHA and I find that this sun milk gives me adequate protection. I wore this sun milk on my face when I went to the fair all day and it was very sunny out and there was no shade and I didn't get a burn or any sun damage.

   I do not find that this leaves a white cast. It blends in nicely with my skin. I can not speak for darker skin tones though. However, the formula is not thick so I do not think that the effect would be very noticeable if there was any sort of white cast. My skin is fair and is also sensitive and acne-prone. My skin is normally combination but lately has been more of a dehydrated-oily skin type. I have not noticed any breakouts using this product. If you are acne-prone though you should know that this does contain Stearic acid which is a potential acne trigger.  This product doesn't really make me oilier but it also doesn't control oil. When you apply this product it kind of feels like you are just applying a day lotion. You don't get the heavy and greasy feel of Western sunscreens. I like that you can apply a relatively liberal amount for proper sun protection without it feeling like you have a heavy layer of something on your face.

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  Overall I think that this is a pretty good product. I would recommend it for pretty much all skin types. It is very mild and it sits well under makeup. Would I repurchase this? I'm not sure. I do like it but I think that I would like a product that is more water based. That is just my personal preference though and does not reflect on the quality of the product. My only real issue with this product is the packaging it comes in but if I just leave the bottle at home then its okay and the issue did seem to remedy itself weirdly enough. Have you tried this? Let me know what you think. :)
 
        What I liked: - Lightweight formula
                              - No breakouts
                              - No irritation
                              - No white cast

What I didn't like: - Can feel slightly oily to the touch
                              - Cap did not close tightly

      Overall rating: 4/5

This product was purchased with my own money and all thoughts and opinions are unbiased.
       

Etude House Big Cover Concealer BB #21 Beige Review

Hey everyone :)

  Today I have one of Etude House's new (ish) products to review. It is the Etude House Big Cover Concealer BB in the shade Beige. This BB cream has SPF 50+/PA+++. I bought mine here on Beautynet Korea for $13.80 USD and it contains 30g of product. This BB Cream is meant to be full coverage and you can use it as both your BB Cream and then as a concealer as well in areas that need more coverage such as blemishes or dark circles. This product comes in three shades which are #17 Vanilla, #21 Beige and #23 Sand.
   The packaging of this BB Cream is shaped like an oversized liquid concealer. It is a plastic bottle with a twist off cap that has an oversized doe-foot applicator. The broad side of the applicator if supposed to be used for large areas while the tip is used for spot concealing. The bottle is plastic but it does not feel cheap, it almost even feels like a lightweight glass bottle.

  The shade Beige is quite warm-toned. It is almost a smidgen too dark for me but I didn't want to go a shade up and look ghostly during the summer. If I repurchase this product I will buy Vanilla for the winter when I tend to be paler. If you are darker than a shade #23 in Korean foundations I think you may be out of luck because the shade range is quite limited. Hopefully they will expand the shade range in the future.
  The product does have a scent to it. It smells kind of like the other BB Creams from Etude House if you've ever tried one before. It just has a bit more of a sort of baby powdery scent. The texture is significantly thicker and creamier than most other BB Creams I've tried. The texture really does feel like a concealer. However, it doesn't feel especially heavy on the skin and it does look relatively natural. It doesn't look like you are wearing no makeup but it also doesn't give you that mask like effect that high-coverage makeup often does. You also do not need much product. I would not use as much as was shown in the Etude House demonstration video for this product. If you apply that much product then it does begin to look cakey.

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Lightly Blended

  When I wear this BB Cream it covers the majority of my redness and blemishes. I just go back in with the applicator and apply over any spots that need more coverage. One thing I really appreciate about this product is that it wears nicely. I can wear it to work and it will have worn off a bit by the end of the day but it will be more or less intact. I don't need to worry about my skin being an oily mess. After about 8 hours I find it has bunched up a tiny tiny bit around my nose and it has sunk into my pores a little bit but I experience this with almost all BB Creams because of my oily T-zone. I would say that this product has relatively good oil control. The finish of this BB Cream is semi-matte which is interesting because most Korean BB Creams tend to be on the dewy side.

No Makeup

With one layer of BB Cream

Finished makeup several hours later

  Ingredients list:   Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Zinc Oxide, Butylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Glycerin, Phenyl Trimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Dipropylene Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Niacinamide, Sodium Chloride, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Aronia Arbutifolia Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Fragaria Chiloensis (Strawberry) Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract, Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Dimethicone, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Beeswax, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Hexyl Laurate, Triethyl Citrate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Fragrance

  There are a few potential acne triggers in here such as Zinc Oxide, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Stearic Acid and Beeswax. Note that none of them are above a warning level of 2. I also did not experience any breakouts using this product.
  Overall, I am unsure of whether I will repurchase. I bought it for my mom and she loves it. I do like it however, I do not usually wear high coverage makeup everyday. I might repurchase this product in the shade Vanilla so it will better match my skin tone. I do enjoy the even complexion that this product provides. I think that this product is great for combination and oily skin tones because of the semi-matte formula and oil controlling qualities. If you have dry skin you can still use this but I would recommend moisturizing well underneath. Any skin type should apply a good moisturizer underneath in the winter months. Have you tried this product? If you have then let me know! :)

        What I liked: - Good coverage
                              - Relatively good oil control
                              - Doesn't look unnatural
                              - Only a little but of product is needed
                              - Doesn't break me out
                              - Semi-matte finish

What I didn't like: - Potential acne triggers
                              - Limited shade range
                              - Might be drying for dry skin types

Overall Rating: 3.75/5

This review was completely unsponsored and the product was purchased with my own money.

Missha Secret Recipe Cucumber Mask Review

Hello everyone :)

  Today I have a review of my new favourite sleeping pack. It is part of the Secret Recipe collection by the brand Missha. They have other wash off and sleeping masks such as Rice for brightening and Pomegranate for firming.  This mask contains 15% cucumber extract which contains vitamin C in order to moisturize well. This mask is supposed to refresh and soothe tired skin. It is a gel type mask. This product contains 120g of product and you can find it on Yesstyle for $7.57 USD or on Amazon.
   The packaging is a simple plastic squeeze tube which is more hygienic than a typical jar-type packaging. The product itself is a very light green gel and it smells pretty fresh. It smells very similar to fresh cucumbers but a little more perfumey. This does contain fragrance and alcohol is relatively high up in the ingredients list so keep that in mind if you are sensitive to those ingredients.

The ingredients list

  The mask has a lightweight gel texture and absorbs well into the skin. It feels very refreshing and soothing and in the morning my skin feels lightly hydrated. This is a great sleeping mask for the summer as it is non greasy and very hydrating. I think that this would also suit oily skin year round and if you live in a place with very harsh winters (like me) you could always use it in conjunction with a moisturizer.

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Fully Absorbed

  I really enjoy this product because I find a lot of sleeping masks are too heavy for my combination, acne-prone skin. This mask also does not break me out or irritate my skin. I am not sure this is holy grail status because it is just a basic moisturizing mask, however, it does the job very well for my skin type.
  Overall, this is a decent product and I would recommend it for everyone in the summer who is not sensitive to fragrances or for someone with oily skin, especially dehydrated oily skin, who wants an extra boost of hydration. What is your favourite sleeping mask? If you have one let me know. :)

        What I liked: - Refreshing
                              - Lightweight
                              - Doesn't break me out
                              - Soothing

What I didn't like: - May not be enough moisture for dry skin

Rating: 4/5

This review was completely unsponsored and the product was bought with my own money.

Etude House Balm Color Tint #3 Love is Sweet Review

Hello everyone :)

  Today I am reviewing Etude House's relatively new Balm Color Tint. I have mine in shade #3 which is called Love is Sweet. This product is supposed to help you make gradient lips easily. The product is sort of like a lip crayon but it has a 7:3 colour ratio. 7/10 of the stick is a sheer balm while the rest of the stick is a pigmented lip tint. I got mine at a local Korean store but you can find it for $6.78 USD here on Jolse. Beautynet Korea has them here and Cosmetic Love also has them here but Jolse has the best price for them.
   For starters the packaging is very simple and not as girly or princess-y as most Etude House products. The product is housed in a lip crayon-like packaging that is not unlike the Clinque Chubby Sticks. It is a twist product and the colour of the tube matches the colour of the tint.

   The sheer balm shade is actually slightly tinted as well and I like the natural sort of sheer pink colour it gives. The balm however isn't very moisturizing. I find it just helps the tint part to apply better and makes it easier to create a gradient. You could also wear just the balm part or just the tint part if you really wanted to. You might throw off the 7:3 balance though haha.

7:3 Ratio

   The tint part is very pigmented and the texture is on the matte side. I do find it to be a little bit drying, even with the balm part underneath. It is not hard to blend out though. This product also does not really seem to have any scent.

Top: Balm
Bottom: Tint

   I find that the Balm Color Tint lasts way longer on my lips than I expected it to. I even had some colour on my lips after some moderate eating and drinking over lunch. It also is very easy to touch up. I like that if I want to wear a gradient lip to school or work and I use this product than I do not need to bring multiple products to touch up my gradient lip throughout the day. You only need this one product (and maybe a more moisturizing lip balm). I do find that I either need to apply a bit of a clear lip balm under neath this product or overtop of this after it has set. The tint does not feel initially dry but after a couple hours of wear my lips start to feel a little too dry for my liking. If you  have very flakey lips then the tint part might accentuate that a little bit as well. Below you can see what the tint looks like applied, it is a little more vibrant in person though.

Bare Lips

 Balm applied 

Balm with one layer of Tint applied 

   Normally I don't like to wear any drying lip products at all unless I need a very long lasting colour for an event, however, I just love the colour of this tint and I love how easy it is to do touch ups. On me this shade is a bright pink without being a hot pink. It almost leans a little bit more coral. I actually ended up with two of this same shade by mistake but I'm not even annoyed in the slightest, I really like it. The price is also very affordable as they are currently only $6.78 USD each on Jolse. There also are four other colours ranging from a more nude shade to even a darker red.
   Overall yes, I do recommend this product for its pretty colours, affordability and ease of use. However, I do not recommend this product if you are someone with chronically dry lips. You could, however, use it if you prepped by exfoliating and moisturizing well with a good lip balm.

        What I liked: - Affordable
                              - Nice Colours
                              - Easy to do a gradient lip
                              - Pigmented colour
                              - Buildable
                             
What I didn't like: - Can be drying

Overall rating: 4/5

This review was completely unsponsored and the products were purchased with my own money.
 

Tony Moly The Chok Chok Green Tea Watery Line Review

Hi everyone :)

  Today I am reviewing the Tony Moly Chok Chok Green Tea Watery skin care line. I have the watery skin, watery essence and watery cream in this line. This line is supposed to be good for all skin types and contains 100% pure fermented green tea extract. This line is full of antioxidants from the fermented green tea and is supposed to provide moisture and promote healthy skin. It also contains green tea ferment extract instead of distilled water.
  I have been using these products for a month now and feel ready to share my opinions on them. I bought the cream and not the lotion because initially when I ordered the products from Beautynet Korea they did not have the lotion for sale, only the cream. I kind of wish I had gotten the lotion though haha as I will explain later. On Beautynet Korea the toner retails for $13.29 USD for 180ml, the essence for $12.33 USD for 55 ml, the lotion for $13.29 USD for 160 ml, and the cream for $11.49 USD for 60ml.
  For starters, the entire line is packaged in darkish green bottles and they are all plastic. The plastic does not feel cheap though. The boxes the products came in are very simple in beige and green. This is a fairly new skin care line launched by Tony Moly.

  This line is pretty scented. The watery skin (aka toner) is definitely the most heavily scented of all the products and it smells almost like anise or lavender with green tea. It isn't bad but keep that in mind. The essence and the cream have a more mild and citrusy scent to them. I did not have any breakouts or reactions to these products but if you are sensitive to scents I would keep that in mind.
  The watery skin is very lightweight and has the consistency of water. I do find it to be very lightweight and refreshing and non sticky. I think that this product is suitable for anyone, who is not sensitive to scents, for the summer who is looking for a hydrating toner. In the winter people with dry skin may need something a little thicker depending on personal preference and skin type.

The Chok Chok Green Tea Watery Skin

Texture of Watery Skin

  The essence is not clear like the Innisfree Green Tea Seed Serum. It is slightly milky and is more like a thin lotion in its texture. I find this serum to be quite moisturizing but not heavy. It has a slight citrusy smell and absorbs pretty well.

The Chok Chok Watery Essence

Texture of Essence

  The cream is my least favourite product of this line. When I hear "watery cream" I think of a product with a thinner, lighter or even gel-like texture. That may just be me and does not necessarily reflect on the quality of the product though. This cream is very thick and almost pudding-like. I don't think this is a bad product but for me it is just a bit too heavy, especially for summer. It would be okay as either a night cream or for someone with dry skin though. However, if I just use a tiny bit then I can thin it out and it doesn't feel as heavy. This cream is very moisturizing though and so for combination/oily skin I would probably recommend getting the lotion from this line instead of the cream. It also smells quite citrusy but the smell isn't too strong.

The Chok Chok Watery Cream

Texture of the Cream

  Overall I think this line did moisturize my skin and it didn't break me out or cause irritation. I didn't see a huge improvement in the overall health of my skin though. I do however think that this is a good basic skincare line and I will continue using the toner and essence until I finish them and I will use the cream at night or when I feel like I need a bit of extra moisture. I do not think I will purchase this line again because it didn't really wow me and I want to explore other options that help me more with potential breakouts for the summer. This isn't a bad line though and it is affordable and pretty good quality so if you are looking for a basic moisturizing line or for affordable skincare rich in antioxidants than you may be interested in this. Have you tried this line? If you have let me know, if not feel free to share your favourite summer skincare tips. :)

        What I liked: - Moisturizing
                              - Did not break me out or irritate my skin
                              - Rich in antioxidants
                              - Toner and essence good for summer

What I didn't like: - Heavily fragranced toner
                              - Cream is much thicker than anticipated (some people may like this)

Rating: 3/5

This review was completely unsponsored and the products were purchased with my own money.

Etude House Play Color Eyes Juice Bar Palette Swatches

Hi everyone :)

  I realized recently that almost all of my eyeshadows are in the light brown or neutral shade range. So when Etude House released their Play Color Eyes Juice Bar Palette for spring I was really interested in it. The palette is orange-based with a a few coral pinks and warm-toned browns. I really don't own many orange cosmetics so I grabbed it right away.

   The box it comes in is a bright orange with little light orange oranges and orange slices on the sides. The actual palette case inside has the same colour scheme with a little picture of a juice pitcher on the front. It is made of plastic but feels pretty sturdy. When you open the palette it comes with a mirror in the top half and 10 eyeshadows as well as two sponge-tip applicators. The eyeshadows are protected by a plastic cover with the names of the shades in Korean. I fortunately found the translations of the shades on Jolse haha.

 

From top to bottom:

1. Bubble Bath

2. New Recipe

3. Kissing me Kissing Gourami

4. Fever Orange

5. Orange Bianco

6. Muscle Mania

7. Orange Peel

8. Soft Peach

9. Grapefruit Tarte

10. Raw Cacao

  There is a range of pigmentation in the palette as some shades are very pigmented and others are extremely sheer and a few that are kind of in the middle. Only two of the shades are a true matte and the rest either have a slight shimmer or are full on glittery. The shades do have minor fallout, it isn't terrible though.
  I like this palette because I can create looks that are more coppery, orange or pinkish coral. It is actually pretty wearable. This product is limited edition and is sold out on a lot of sites. You can still get this product on Beautynet Korea here for $22.31 USD (where I got mine). You can also get it on the Etude House Website here for $26.40 USD.
  I think that this palette best suits people warm or neutral colouring but if you have a cooler skin tone you can still make it work. All that matters is that you like the colours! I do recommend buying this because it is great for spring and summer and you can do just a light wash of colour to add a little something to your regular makeup routine or you can do a more complex look.

Work appropriate eye makeup with the Juice Bar Eye Palette
Other makeup used: Etude House Proof 10 Eye Primer
The Face Shop Freshian Volumizing Mascara 01 Curling
Etude House Play 101 Pencil #1

        What I liked: - Pretty colours for spring and summer
                              - Wearable shades
                              - Cute packaging
                           
What I didn't like: - Minor fallout

Rating: 4.5/5

This review was unsponsored and the product was purchased with my own money.

Etude House Berry Delicious Color in Liquid Lips PK013 and PK014 Review

Hello everyone :)

   Today I wanted to share the two shades of the Berry Delicious Color in Liquid Lips I picked up from Etude House's limited edition Berry Delicious line. I bought the shades PK013 Berry Banana Homemade and PK014 Berry Cherry To Go. These are basically a light and moisturizing liquid lipstick that leaves a strong stain. These are limited edition but you can still find them on a lot of online sites. I bought PK014 from Cosmetic Love and PK013 from Beautynet Korea. I did this because I was buying other items on Beautynet Korea but they were sold out of PK014 so I just ordered that from Cosmetic Love. Currently Cosmetic love has a better price for them now at $7.51 USD while Beautynet Korea has them for $9.01 USD. However, I personally find that Beautynet Korea has better customer service. Cosmetic Love is also useful and reputable though with a larger selection of products.
   The packaging is super cute for these. It is a partially clear tube with an inner tube the same shade as the lipstick. The cap also coordinates with the colour of the lipstick. These have cute pictures of berries on the cap. The PK013 has one big strawberry while the PK014 has three little strawberries. The applicator is sort similar to a doe-foot applicator but larger and wider and it is on a bit of an angle to allow for easier application.

Left: PK013
 Right: PK014

  The shade PK013 is a bright and kind of pinky coral while PK014 is more of a cherry pink. I really like both and I tried to pick bright colours for spring and summer. I really am not sure which shade is my favourite. You can use these to do a full colour lip or can easily create a gradient, the product spreads quite easily and you only need a little bit for your entire lips so it is not hard to create a gradient lip. You can also sheer these out if you just want a lighter tint.

Bare lips

PK013 Berry Banana Homemade

PK014 Berry Cherry To Go

  The product is a lightweight liquid lipstick that feels like a gel. Once it's on the lips it initially feels a bit slick but not greasy and it has a strawberry scent. It kind of smells like it has a hint of banana to it as well. These products leave a very long lasting stain and while they do wear off a bit when I eat something they do not leave a ring around my lips and the remaining stain is pretty even. I wore PK013 to work all day and I only had to touch it up once. After a few minutes of wear I find that it doesn't really feel like I'm wearing much more than a lip balm but that is just my personal opinion.
  I swatched the shades on my arm and then after only about one minute tried to remove them with a cleansing tissue and it had already stained my arm. I rubbed at it for a bit with the tissue and I could not get all of the stain off so I think that really demonstrates the lasting power.

Left: PK013
Right: PK014

After trying to remove with cleansing tissue

  Overall I love these. I wish I had bought more shades and I might have to go and place another order! I really recommend picking some up while they are still available. Etude House also has a regular Color in Liquid Lips line permanently so at least this type of product will be available for a long time from the company. :) I also reviewed the Berry Delicious Cream Blusher in shade #3 which you can see here.

         What I liked: -Smells great
                               - Longlasting
                               - Moisturizing
                               - Super cute packaging
                               - Tons of pretty shades
                               - Can easily create a gradient look

What I didn't like: - Limited edition! :(

Rating: 5/5



This review was unsponsored and all products were purchased with my own money.