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.
 

BB Cream Swatches for Fair/Shade # 21 Skin

Hi everyone :)

  I realized today that I have way too many BB creams since I seem to have just kept on buying them in the search for my perfect BB cream. I have encountered quite a few good but not quite right BB creams or ones that are just not right for the season. I am going to swatch all the ones I own for you which I hope will help anyone in the market for a new BB cream! Note that one is actually a cushion and not a "BB cream".
   I took the photos in this post for my own use originally so the order may be a little nonsensical. I then decided that other people may benefit from them if anyone is going to buy a BB cream online and wants to see product or shade comparisons. The Holika Holika and It's Skin BB cream only come in one shade so I think it is really useful to actually see what they look like and not just buy one and hope the shade matches you. (Which I more or less did with the Holika Holika one). For reference I usually buy shade #21 but in winter I could probably go a shade lighter to shade #17. I have been matched as NW13 in MAC shades.

 

Swatches in natural daylight

Swatches in the evening in artificial light

   Note that the lineup in the of BB creams in the photo with the actual bottles is the same order as the swatches in the photos from the bottom up. I did this by accident haha. For simplicity's sake I will list them from the top down so it is easier to view.

BB Creams from the top down: 

1. Etude House Precious Mineral BB Cream Blooming Fit in N02 Light Beige


2. Holika Holika Aqua Petit BB Cream (Only one shade)


3. The Face Shop Face It Power Perfection BB Cream in 01 Light Beige


4. It's Skin Prestige Crème D'escargot BB Cream (Only one shade)

5. The Face Shop Cushion Screen Cell in 01 Radiant Beige

6. Etude House Big Cover Concealer BB in #2 Beige 

1. Etude House Precious Mineral BB Cream Blooming Fit
  I like to wear this BB cream when I want something moisturizing without too much coverage. I have a full review of this product here. It has SPF 30/PA ++.
2. Holika Holika Aqua Petit BB Cream
   This one is a great starter BB cream for someone who is young or in school as it is very affordable and lightweight. It has SPF 25/PA ++. There is only one shade unfortunately but several different variants for different skin types and I have heard they have different tones. This one is for hydration and natural looking skin. I have a full review of this product here. Note that I think this one may be a pass if you have very sensitive skin.
3. The Face Shop Face It Power Perfection BB Cream
 I have not reviewed this one yet but do plan to. I actually really like this one because it has high coverage and is pretty moisturizing. This product has SPF 37/ PA ++.  I think the tone of this one is best for my skin tone because it is more on the neutral side. This one comes in four shades, 00, 01, 02, and 03. Note that 01 is actually lighter/around the same lightness as shade 00. Shade 00 is just more yellow-toned. 03 is also significantly darker than 02 if you are interested in this BB cream.
4. It's Skin Prestige Crème D'escargot BB Cream
  This BB cream has SPF 25/PA++. I have not done a full review of this product yet. It contains snail mucus and is supposed to provide natural coverage, whitening and moisturization. The snail mucus is also supposed to help heal the skin. This one comes in one shade and it looks really dark on the photos above because it oxidized like crazy on my arm within minutes. Weirdly enough I have never really experienced this to that extent on my face? I wore this BB cream over fall/winter because it is very moisturizing and I had a patch of irritated and flakey skin on my face for weeks and then it actually went away after I started using this regularly. This product is very sheer though and very lightweight. While I did overall like this I think now that it is warmer out and my skin is oilier I won't repurchase this because it is pretty moisturizing for summer. I do wear this if I break out though and want to even out my skin tone without clogging my pores. I felt the swatch on my arm didn't show the BB cream 100% accurately so I put photos below of a demonstration of just this one product.

Initial application

Level of oxidation after about 5 minutes

Fully blended on back of my hand

5. The Face Shop Cushion Screen Cell
  

   I did a full review of this product here. This product may not be good for sensitive skin. The swatch is very faint on my arm as it is a cushion product and the product is relatively thin. I did use the puff and swiped it a couple of times instead of patting it lightly like I would usually use it. I cannot comment on the SPF of this product from my own experience but after looking it up it seems to have SPF 50/PA+++.

6. Etude House Big Cover Concealer BB

  

  I have been trying out this product for the past week but have not done an official review yet. I purchased the medium shade since it is supposed to be the equivalent of shade #21 even though I usually buy the lightest shade in most BB creams. However, it is going to be summer soon so I don't want a BB cream that will be too light. This product isn't really TOO light but it is definitely more on the warm/yellow side. Blended out though it isn't noticeable and my family did not notice really that I was wearing it. I also bought one of the same shade for my mom as a gift. It is on the matte side and is very high coverage for a BB cream but I like how it doesn't feel heavy and I think it will be good for summer because it is not super dewy or oily like most BB creams. This product has SPF 50/PA+++. This is great for oily skin but if you have dry skin make sure you moisturize well before using this. I plan to do a full review after I have been using it for a little bit longer. Note how the Big Cover Concealer BB in shade #2 Beige isn't that much darker than the Blooming Fit BB Cream in N02 Light Beige. It is however more yellow toned and has much higher coverage and is much thicker. I probably could have gone a shade up in the Big Cover Concealer BB to shade Vanilla but I can make Beige work for summer.

Top: Big Cover in Beige
Bottom: Blooming Fit in Light Beige

I hope anyone reading this found this post helpful! If you have a favourite BB cream please let me know. :) I am still on the hunt for my perfect BB cream!

This post was unsponsored and all the products were bought with my own money.

Etude House Twinshot Lipstint OR203 Thank You x Very Shot Review

Hello everybody :)

  Etude House just came out with a new lip product created basically to do a gradient lip. It is really innovative because it contains two lip colours/textures in the same tube. The first colour is a mousse-like lipstick and it is in a typical sort of tube format with a doe foot applicator. However, the applicator has a little opening in it connected to a tube which contains a different colour of lip tint with a slightly thinner texture. First you apply the mousse tint all over your lips and then you click the button on the top of the tube and the second colour is used to create the gradient lip. You will need to click it quite a few times to get going but be careful! I clicked mine too many times and a whole ton of product came out. Luckily Etude House put an extra 0.8g of mousse and 0.6g of tint to account for this. The product is said to actually have 5.8g of mousse and 3.1g of tint instead of the 5g of mousse and 2.5g of tint as listed. After the first use you don't need to click it more than 1-3 times to get enough tint out to use it.

   I bought this tint in the shade Thank you x Very Shot which is an orange mousse with a pinkish red tint which mixes to make a very bright coral. I picked this shade because oranges are a little out of my comfort zone and I do not really own many orange cosmetics. I bought this from Beautynet Korea for $10.97 USD, I also bought the Juice Bar Play Color Eyes from Etude House which is an orange toned eyeshadow palette. :)
   The mousse side of the lipstick is quite thick and creamy and I do not find it drying. It is a pretty bright orange and I most likely would not wear it alone. The tint is a bright pinky red and is also quite thick but a little more liquidy than the mousse part. I really like the way they look when I use this product to make a gradient lip. When I opened the box for the first time I was worried that this colour wouldn't look very good on me because it looked so bright but I actually liked it when I applied it. It is pretty bright but I think that it'll be really pretty for summer. Note that the colour is a little bit brighter in person and the mousse part is pretty orange.

Wearing only mousse tint

Gradient lips with both tints applied

   This lip tint has a very fruity scent and you don't need much of the mouse or the tint for fully covered lips, a little goes a long way. The colour leaves a strong stain once it wears off. It wears kind of like a liquid lipstick which are really popular right now. Except these are not as drying as your typical liquid lipstick.
  My only complaints with this product are that you have to work fast with the mousse because if it dries completely before you apply the tint it can patch up a bit. Also sometimes the tint doesn't come out when you click it a couple of times and then you click it once more and a little too much can come out.
   Overall I think the design is innovative and there are a lot of really beautiful colours and I wish I had bought more shades. I might have to pick out a couple others! If you, like me, sometimes have trouble creating a nice gradient lip then you will probably like this product. Even if you don't have that problem this is still a fun liptint/lipstick and I think that the colours are great for summer.  If you have tried this let me know what you thought. :)

       What I liked: - Non-drying
                             - Interesting design
                             - Good variety of shades
                             - Leaves a stain
                             - Makes gradient lips easy for beginners

What I didn't like: - Mousse part can sometimes get patchy if you apply tint after it dries
                              - Occasionally click button dispenses too much tint

Rating: 4/5

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

Etude House Berry Delicious Cream Blusher #3 Grapefruit Strawberry Review

Hello everyone :)

  I have today a limited edition blush from the Etude House Berry Delicious line. I know this came out awhile ago but shipping to Canada takes awhile and a lot of websites still carry products from this line. I have the blush in the third shade which is called Grapefruit Strawberry. There are two other shades for this product which are #1 Ripe Strawberry and #2 Full of Cream. I bought mine for $8.25 USD on Beautynet Korea.

   The blush isn't so much a "cream blush" as described but more of a really soft and thick powder that does have a bit of a creamy feel to it. The blush comes in a cute compact the same colour as the powder. When you first open the product there is a plastic film between the blush and the puff which has little pictures of strawberries on it. There is no mirror in the compact but there is a puff similar to an air puff which you use to apply the product. The puff is very rubbery and unique in texture, it picks up the product really well. The blush also smells like strawberries which I really like, it also can't be smelled when it's on the face. It isn't a sickly sweet scent either, it is almost a tiny bit tart.

  I picked up the shade Grapefruit Strawberry because it is the most subtle of all the shades. This one is pretty sheer so this shade won't really show up on darker skin tones. I like this for me though because a lot of blushes can look too intense for my skin tone. In the photos it looks more orange but in person it is more on the coral side. I love it, it gives a really nice and natural flush which is really hard to overdo because it is so sheer. If you have darker skin the first and second shades are supposed to be much more pigmented.

Swatch of product on my arm

  This product does not irritate my skin at all. You also do not need much product because the product is so condensed (it honestly is hard to describe the consistency of this). It does not feel heavy on the skin though, it feels like you aren't wearing anything. Since it is a sort of hybrid between a powder and a cream I recommend using the puff instead of a brush because it picks up the colour very naturally. If you want to build up the colour a little more then you could use a brush to apply it.

Me wearing the blush

  Overall I recommend this product, it looks natural and smells great and has cute packaging. It is limited edition though so if you want it then you should get it while it's still in stock. :) Have you tried anything from this line? If you have let me know! I bought two of the Colour in Liquid Lips from this line as well and I will review those later.

        What I liked: - Looks natural
                              - Smells like strawberries
                              - Not much product is needed
                              - Cute packaging

What I didn't like: - Limited edition
                              - Not really a true cream blush
                             - This shade won't show up on darker skin

Rating: 4/5

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

The Face Shop Cushion Screen Cell 01 Radiant Beige Review

Hi everyone :)

  Today I am reviewing the Cushion Screen Cell from The Face Shop in the shade 01 Radiant Beige. What it is is a cushion foundation with a screen attached overtop of the cushion. According to The Face Shop website it is The Face Shop's patented 99.9% antibacterial net and this is supposed to help your makeup feel light and fresh. It also stops the air puff from coming directly into contact with the actual cushion. This product claims to provide smooth and moisturized skin, anti-wrinkle effects, brightening, SPF, and 25 hour moisturizing. You can find this product online on Ebay for $25-$30 CAD or at your local Face Shop location. I bought the set which actually comes with a refill as well as the compact around Christmas time so I cannot comment on the individual price. I believe the set I bought was $59 CAD and they were having a sale at the time as well on top of that.
   The container of this is like your typical cushion compact. It is a case that flips open and has a compartment for the air puff and then the cushion below. The main difference is the screen over the cushion which is supposed to help your product dispense evenly as well as help keep the cushion sanitary. The case is a pearly white with silver trim and lettering which is simple but pretty. This also makes it hard to photograph though because it is reflective!

  I cannot comment on what SPF this has because I bought the product in a special box set in my local Face Shop location and they are not supposed to advertise the SPF of a product and often the SPF value is removed or covered on products and they cannot sell sun screens in store due to the SPF regulation differences between Korea and Canada. Often the makeup DOES have SPF (I have a BB cream from the Face Shop with SPF 37) but for now it cannot be advertised. I guess it's all just red tape lol. I did google it however and it appears to contain SPF 50/PA++.
  I find this product to be a little bit yellow-toned but it isn't too strong. The product is definitely moisturizing and is quite dewy on the skin. It however, does irritate my skin and makes my face feel kinda itchy when I apply it so be aware of this if you have sensitive skin. This feeling does eventually go away as I wear it but that is a bit of a drawback for me. It also does have a floral scent which is on the stronger side.
  The first ingredient in the ingredients list is Lilium tigrinum extract which is supposed to moisturize the skin. Since this product is so moisturizing I might recommend this for people with normal to dry skin. On me this product does make me oilier in my oily spots and it also emphasizes any dry patches that I may have. If I do not powder this with a long lasting setting powder it will get very shiny very fast. This product also has the habit of slipping into the creases by my noses and into my pores. This can be partially prevented with  powder though.
  The coverage of this product can be built up a little bit but it will definitely look cakey and shiny if you over apply it. This will not really cover major blemishes but it does even out your skin tone and cover minor imperfections. It is light to medium coverage.

Eyeliner with no Cushion Screen Cell on top

Cushion Screen Cell layered on top part of eye liner

  Overall of you have normal-dry and non-sensitive skin and want a dewy finish then you may like this foundation. If you have sensitive, oily skin or major imperfections then you may want to look elsewhere. This isn't necessarily a bad product but I do not think it suits my skin type. Honestly though I wish I hadn't gotten the special set because it came with a refill and I'm not sure if I will use it up. I do use this from time to time if I need to throw something in my bag to bring along because the compact is very convenient. Since the problems with oiliness and the product sinking into pores can be partially fixed with powder, my main issue is that this makes my face itchy when I use it. Have you tried this product? If you haven't let me know what your favourite cushion product is. :)

The Special Set that I bought

         What I liked: -Moisturizing
                               - Anti-bacterial net
                               - Nice packaging

What I didn't liked: - Irritated my skin
                                - Sinks into pores and increases oiliness
                                - Accentuates my dry patches

Rating: 2.75/5

Mediheal Teatree Healing Solution Essential Mask Review

Hey everyone :)

   Today I wanted to review one of my favourite mask sheets of all time. It is the brand Mediheal Teatree Healing Solution Essential Mask. It claims to help problematic skin that secretes too much oil as well as to soothe irritated skin without stickiness. The mask essence is soaked into a "skin cellulose mask sheet" which is supposed to fit with a silky touch and fit fine lines and wrinkles to help deliver the essence into the skin better and to help it absorb well.

  

  The brand Mediheal says that they "incorporate special skin prescription and know-how of skin specialist to provide custom solution for individuals based on their skin concerns and renews the skin to look and feel like it has received professional skin management."
  The mask contains teatree leaf oil, Pinus densiflora leaf extract (a type of Japanese red pine) and Portulaca oleracea extract (an annual succulent with medicinal properties). It also has teatree leaf extract, witch hazel water, Centella asiatica extract, and sage leaf extract as some other notable ingredients. This mask does contains alcohol if you are sensitive to it but I have had no issues with this ingredient. There is no fragrance listed in the ingredients list either. The mask does kind of smell like teatree though and just kind of medicinal but I don't mind this at all.
  Honestly the physical mask sheet itself is just so great. That is definitely one of the things that makes this mask one of my personal favourites. The physical sheet can really make or break a mask. This sheet is super soft and silky and it's on the thicker side without being heavy or itchy. It feels almost thin yet plush? Also it adheres to my face so well and the mask has so much serum in it that I leave it on way longer than the recommended 15-20 minutes. I also get absolutely no irritation or reaction from this which is a huge plus for me. I like to use this mask when my skin is feeling irritated or dehydrated or if I am breaking out and need something soothing.
   I think that this mask delivers on everything it claimed to do. I did a nose strip a few days ago and it was terrible and basically took some of my skin off. My skin has been pretty irritated since then but this mask helped soothe everything and my skin just feels moisturized, neither too dehydrated or too oily. Also a lot of brands make pretty lofty claims about the material their masks are made out of but I do not think Mediheal was exaggerating. I did not get any weird tenting or poor fitting areas with this mask.

Me wearing the mask sheet

    I really don't think you can go wrong with any of the Mediheal masks. I have tried the Dress Code Violet type as well and it was also really good and I will review it sometime soon. I just think the ingredients in the essence in the teatree mask suit my skin type better. I have combination-oily, sensitive and acne prone skin. My mom has also tried some of the Mediheal Collagen Impact Essential Masks and she really likes them. I think that this brand has a lot of great products and basically any skin type will be able to find a mask that suits them.
  I bought a full box of these for $35 CAD from a local store called Hot Koco. You can also find them online at various online Korean stores or on Amazon. Have you tried any masks from this company? If you have then let me know what you thought! :)

       What I liked: - Fits well
                             - Great for sensitive skin
                             - Lots of essence
                             - No strong perfumes
                             -Non-sticky after absorption
                             - Doesn't cause breakouts
                             - Really great mask material

What I didn't like: - Can be hard to find if you don't have a local retailer who sells them

Rating: 5/5

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