Empties 4 (hair and body focused)

reviewing products that I have finished, and liked/disliked.

Bath & Body Works Secret Wonderland Triple Moisture Body Cream- this has got to be my favouritest product from B&BW! ok to set things straight, i dont like going to b&bw because my sense of smell becomes suicidal after. most of the products just have waaay too overwhelming scents. BUT THIS! this was a product i picked up back in 2012 when i visited California, and have kept asking friends to bring this back for me. alas, b&bw discontinued this product a couple of years later; much to my dismay. first of all, the smell is still very sweet (strawberries + jasmine petals + white amber), but in a calming way. its ‘triple body moisturizing’ promise is also comes through, leaving your skin smooth and supple. 

Beyond Scalp Clinic Shampoo - think i randomly chanced upon this when i ran out of shampoo on one of my trips to korea. this is really refreshing (major props to the peppermint ingredient) especially for days when you’re really in need of a deep scalp cleanse. it also smells strongly of mint, slightly played down by the occasional camomile whiffs. the thing about this shampoo though, is that it leaves my hair a little dry and frizzy after; so i always have to pair it with conditioner. bad for lazy days, good for post-bbq dinners.

Beyond Damage Repair Hair Mask - at a point in my life, i binge-shopped too many hair products from beyond. the outcome wasn’t bad though, because i get to stumble upon products like this fab hair mask. with brazil nut oil as the foundational ingredient, this product resolves to restore your hair’s health. and yes i would say it does! in fact i have gone through so many hair masks and this is one of the better ones that surfaced. my hair doesn’t feel heavy nor clumpy after, but in fact i do see an improvement in terms of quality (less split ends, less wire-like, shinier!) this is probably my 3rd tub, and i don’t intend to stop.

Beautek Hair Reconstructing Shampoo - i was sold when i heard this product will quell oily bangs AND IKIDYOUNOT IT LEGITLY DOES! so after like 2-3 days of using this shampoo, i could slowly see the transformation in the state of my fringe. usually by midday my fringe will start splitting and separating into chunky strips, and not even oil blotters can’t save them. but now they are perfectly fine even by 5pm HALLELUJAH. i think what this shampoo does is to make your hair more resistant to picking up the oil off your forehead maybe? my fringe doesn’t actually look or feel oily after using this shampoo, even if my forehead gets oily (sidenote; i intentionally do not use makeup on my forehead). its a miracle product im telling you, except that its a little hard to get your hands on if you live outside korea.

Beautek Keratin & Moisture Restoration Treatment - basically the complementary half of the above shampoo. i must say using these 2 products has really improved my hair condition by keeping my tresses tamer and definitely healthier looking. beautek is also a brand sold in high-end korean hair salons and frequently used by many korean celebs. a little bit goes a long way for both products so even though they are indeed on the pricey side, its worth the investment if you’re looking for a hair-changing experience.

Empties 3 (face focused)

reviewing products that I have finished, and liked/disliked.

Aēsop Parsley Seed Cleansing Masque - i have a soft spot for clay masks which require some leave-on time, it psychologically convinces me that my face is being worked on lol. this masque contains a sturdy formula which applies on neatly, tightens my skin while doing its anti-oxidising magic, and smells more lavender-ish than parsley. i would classify it as a superficial cleanser though, as it doesn’t exactly remove impurities (especially from your pores), it does leave your skin feeling fresh and soft.

Aēsop Control - my current turn-to product whenever something extra pops up on my face! the formula is transparent, gooey, kinda reminds me of diluted honey; but oh does it disappear right straight into your little bugger blemishes! a lot of other pimple products work by sitting on your blemish as a protective layer and drying up your zit, which in turn dries up the skin around it too. but this claims otherwise, and by the looks of the ingredients list, i know i’m in safe hands.

Aēsop Camelia Nut Facial Hydrating Cream - absorbs well, light finish, smells peculiarly comforting. i used this on lazy nights where i don’t want to do much for my face, but its surprisingly enough for my skin to get through 7 hours of blasting aircon. the product comes in an unexpected shade of yellow, and apparently works best with dry skin. i might consider repurchasing this.

Laneige Water Sleeping Pack - no stranger to the masses, this is probably laneige’s most famous product. i remember first buying it when i was in college and treating it like a precious piece of gold. i strictly followed the instructions and applied it carefully lest i make a mistake on any of the mentioned steps. but now ha, i couldn’t care less. overtime, i and my skin have outgrown this product; to the point that i now use it on my legs and hair lol. the last time i used it on my face, it didn’t absorb well so i ended up sleeping with a sheet of product on my face, very uncomfortable.

Caolion Blackhead Steam Pore Pack - (an improved version has been released!) to remove impurities from your pores, you’ll need them to open up. and this product wins in that aspect because it heats up your face upon application, and remains heated till you wash all the product off. it also contain micro grains for ‘exfoliation’ purposes once your pores are open. very ingenious i would say! note of caution though, do not apply too much gloop at one time, the heat burns and induces tears haha #truestory

Hera UV Mist Cushion Long Stay - the 1st cushion pact i liked, and the only one i was faithful to. i honestly cant find a bad hera product! used this pact as my daily base and i’ve gone through 2 refills. the formula is very buildable, depending on how much coverage you’re after and how much product your puff is picking up. the finish isn’t the mattest of matte (typical of a korean cushion pact since 물광 is all the rage), but its a great improvement from the original formula and i really like the balance of both worlds. regarding the ‘long stay’ promise, it lasts throughout the day for me personally since i’m usually indoors under the aircon (sun melts me sorry). i’m not a fan of bringing my base makeup out and touching up midday so although the sophisticated case is bulky, it doesn’t affect me at all. i’ve actually bought even more refills for this, but while waiting for them to arrive i got impatient and moved on to the iope pacts, so till next time hera!

Aritaum Water Sliding Tint - finished another one!

Empties 2

reviewing products that I have finished, and liked/disliked.

Hera Cell Essence - my ABSOLUTE skincare necessity! not only does it moisturize, but it also gives my skin this slight glow and preps my face for smoother make-up application. now this is a product my face no longer can live without. i once ran out of it and tried another brand of bio essence, and all hell broke loose on my face as i started getting little spots and zits :( so lesson learnt, and i stock up massively on this every time i return to korea. Hera is quite hard to spot in korea though, its always either a random standalone store, or in a departmental store. my best bet is to visit Lotte near myeongdong every trip.

Vichy Thermal Spa Water - thermal mists constitutes the 1st step of my make up routine. and i have to say, out of all the thermal mists i’ve used, this has got to be my least favourite. i experienced both good and bad days while using this. good being my skin gets enough moisture, bad being my skin starts getting sensitive and itching. but to be fair, this has the easiest cap to open! haha

Aritaum Water Sliding Tint - initially hated this product because the colour pay off wasn’t strong enough. but after using it a few more times, it sort of grew on me because of how rich the water content was! my lips never felt parched at any time, and its actually great for a more natural look (ie, going out for a few hours). plus, its super affordable!

Sexy Look Super Hydrating Duo Lifting Mask - a friend bought 2 boxes for me so it took me some time to finish everything. but i must say this mask is one of the more effective ones i’ve come across. my preference is still taiwan masks over korean ones; something about the former just works better, and something about the latter just feels mass produced & commercialised. upon applying, i can literally feel my skin feeding off the essence, sometime it stings a little but the pain is worth it because my face feels so smooth after!

Skinfood Black Sugar Honey Mask Wash Off - an extension of the black sugar scrub i suppose? i hate the smell of this, and the smell stays on for a few hours after washing off! didn’t think i’d be put-off by honey, but with this product on, my face literally feels like a playground for ants hahaha. other than that, i didn’t really notice any difference in terms of my face becoming brighter, but definitely feels exfoliated.

Innisfree Green Tea Mint Fresh Scalp Scaler - comes in a pack of 3. innisfree actually does pretty good hair stuff on hindsight. this is a product i use once a week on my scalp; simply apply on the scalp (try to get past the hair), massage, wait about 15 minutes and enjoy the cool minty sensation, and then wash off with shampoo. it is mentioned on the product that you should use more shampoo than usual too when washing it out. after which, your scalp feels clean and fresh!

Aesop Immediate Moisture Facial Hydrosol - my trip to sydney back in february converted me into an aesop addict. walking into an aesop store makes me feel like a 5 years old in a candy store, i want to smell and try everything. but aesop is so expensive back here in sgp compared to au! heavy pricetags aside, i quickly learned that the products are really a hit or a miss haha. this one is a definite hit for me, although it doesn’t exactly immediately moisturize, but it does the trick in ensuring i dont feel like a desert. smell wise, rose petals and chamomile saves the day (but i hate the scent of rose ironically).

Kiehl’s Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution - received this as a sample, but wow this product is unexpectedly good! i have a couple of new spots on my legs and this product lightened them quite a bit! wasn’t expecting to see miracles especially with a sample, but this experience proved me wrong haha. i might consider buying the full product now.

Empties 1

hi im back to revive any existence of this space haha

so i am actually currently maintaining (at least attempting to!!) another space off blogger, specifically about my travels and cosmetics (skincare/makeup). #sotypicalomg

but i'll TRY to migrate the 'cosmetics' posts here too.

on that page, i mainly do EMPTIES posts; so reviewing products that I have finished, and liked/disliked. here you go!

Nature Republic Argan Essential Deep Care Hair Pack - used this product once a week, when i deep-conditioned my hair during the weekends. wouldn’t say its the most amazing hair mask, just okayyyyy. after washing off and drying, my hair feels limp, as if its drunk on chemicals. but after the 2nd wash (the next morning) it does feel healthier, softer, and more tamed.

Pure Supplement Lemon Blueberry Rejuvenating Overnight Mask - didn’t like this product from the start. it was sticky, and the stickiness didn’t disappear even if i reduce the amount used. it felt like lemon & blueberry jelly, very wobbly and sweetly scented. i ended up using this mask on my legs instead haha!

Banila Co. Bird’s Nest Forever Young Multi Care Lifting Cream - MAJOR HOLY GRAIL! love this product and cannot live without it. i use this cream as my last skincare step in the morning, and my skin absorbs this product like a sponge. a little bit goes a long way so you don’t need a lot of product for your skin to feel moisturized. also, this allows my make up to glide on perfectly, and prevents make-up patches from forming throughout the day on my face. - https://www.banilaco.com/en/product/productView.do?c_pm_seq=101636

YuskinA Family Medical Cream - absolute lifesaver whenever i travel to colder countries. because my skin dries out easily, but yet i hate moisturizers which leaves a sticky feeling after application; it wasn’t easy settling for 1 product which fulfills both conditions. this however, was heaven sent (from japan). it moisturizes your skin immediately and restores it to normality in no time. only downside is its heavy medicated smell, and suspiciously bright yellow colour.

Beyond Amazonia Body Balm - got this as a present from a friend’s mom. unfortunately Beyond has discontinued this product. very moisturizing, very soothing; makes my skin feel like a baby’s the next morning. love the hint of nutty scent too.

Chanel Rouge Coco 440 Arthur - t’was my first Chanel, and my most treasured Chanel. unexpectedly moisturizing, doesn’t highlight the cracks on my lips, rich colour pay-off, compliments my skin tone, doesnt tint my lips (also means it isn’t the most lasting product), and gives me all the confidence i need! my definite go-to lipstick on all important days.

Empties (The Saem and The Face Shop)

hi guys!

im back, graduated and unemployed ㅠㅠ

but today, i have two products that i've just finished and would like to review

introducing..

The Saem's The Essential First Essence 

as well as

The Face Shop's Hyaluronic Acid All-In-One Cream

i'll start with the essence first
backstory:
bought this in busan when we enter The Saem in gwangbok-dong
we were the only customers in the shop so the salesgirl was really on us! (me in particular)
i initially entered to buy my concealers but then she started recommending me all sorts of products and even tried them on me
we were kinda intrigued by the bubble masks but then she insisted that i should REEEAAAALLLLYYY buy this essence if i had to choose only one, and she'll give me loads of sample of the bubble masks
and said that if i buy the bubble mask she cant give me any sample of this essence because there just wasnt any
and i was sold just like that -_-
so here i am stuck with the heavy bottle which i had to lug back to seoul, could have just bought it in seoul and save my energy actually
but im weak at rejecting people so here i am

so i've been using this essence really faithfully everyday after i was done with my iope bio essence
and i must say, comparing both essence, this was pretty inferior
well maybe its just my skin type but i have combination skin, which is oily on my T-zone and dry everywhere else
first of all, this essence promises to 1) restore original light of skin and offer radiance through pure and natural fermentation process, and 2) maximise permeation to skin with fermentation of enzyme and resilience of skin after use

well, it definitely smells fermented alright haha
so as per the instructions i initially used it as the first step of my skincare, but gradually used it on top of my toner
it may be because of my skin combination, but this essence always leaves an oily layer on top of my skin whenever applied, and no matter how much i try to massage/pat it in, there is always that layer which cannot be immediately absorbed
so what i do is take paper and fan it in hahahaha
really troublesome and its really the wrong product to pick up when you're rushing out but i dont want to waste it
in fact, im still left with this 50ml bottle that came with the 150ml bottle which i finished so im actually STILL using this
maybe i'll leave it for my trip to korea soon in the winter, perhaps it'll better settle given the dry conditions
but if you have oily skin or just impatient like me, i would really recommend you to try something else

moving on, we have the cream from the face shop
on the label on top, it says that its an All-In-One cream comprising skin/lotion/essence/cream/sleeping pack
im not sure why i actually bought this because im not exactly fond of creams
i dont like the heavy feeling of it, and this is exactly what im talking about

when applied, it actually breaks down into a sort of watery composition rather than cream and feels really nice and light
but then if you leave it on, it gets sticky and doesnt exactly absorb well so i often go to bed with a sticky face which my hair loves getting stuck onto, not pleasant
so, in order not to waste this, i use it on my legs after shower! hahahaha
let me tell you it has worked wonders on my legs for some reason
i have really dry skin and if you look closely, you can sometimes see cracklines which really freaks me out, looks like a dried-out desert :O
and you know how sometimes if your nail accidentally scratch against your legs, there'll be these white marks left behind
well thats because there's not enough water content in the skin of your legs
but after using this, my legs look and feel so moist and there's no more desert surface nor white marks
in fact, my legs look super shiny
but its still sticky when i freshly apply this cream so again, i fan it down hahaha

til next time!

My Favourite Youtubers

ANNYEONG CHINGUS! 
안녕 친구들이!
wow its been so long that i actually forgot i had this blog! :O
우와 진짜 오랜만이어서 이 블로그가 있는지도 깜빡했네요! :ㅇ
since my last update, i have quit my part-time job (which means no more shopping ㅜㅜ) and also embarked on my last AND MOST DEMANDING semester of school
최후의 업데이트 후에 알바를 이제 그만두고 (=쇼핑도 못해 ㅜㅜ) 완전 개바쁜 마지막 학기도 시작했거든요
but i finally graduate this may! YAY!!
그런데 이 5월에 드디어 졸업할걸요! 예~!!

ok enough of translations
my main purpose of this post is to introduce to you some of my absolute favouritest korean make-up youtubers (i actually refer to them more as gurus!)

now i have received plenty of questions asking me where do i get make-up know-hows/
information/tips/recommendations from, and today let me tell you once and for all,
ALL MY HOMEWORK IS DONE ON YOUTUBE
in fact, many of my present holy grail items/featured items on this blog, you'll see them pop up in the videos of these gurus
so without further ado,

Yellowycream
Sunnydahye
Meejmuse
OnleeAmore
Teddybearkitties
Soyoung's Beauty Room
Simplycuterachel
Beautifymeeh
Plainjanemakeup
Jungsaemmool
WishTrendTV

i am so guilty of forsaking a huge load of my study/sleep time just so i can catch all their videos
i cant live without youtube now omggg it has become my life
have fun you all!
but dont be too addicted like me ㅜ

Etude House Precious Mineral Any Cushion

Annyeong readers! LT here :) Not long ago I won a Etude House Any Cushion from Teenage SG worth $32. So here I am reviewing it! Hehe I didn't buy it in the first place because I still have my BB and CC cream from Etude House which I bought from Korea CHEAPLY and this any cushion is seriously overpriced in Singapore! But I've been wanting to try it and viola! I got a free one ^^v

Product: Etude House Precious Mineral Any Cushion

Etude House Precious Mineral Any Cushion (outside)

Etude House Precious Mineral Any Cushion (inside)

Review:
First, let's talk about the appearance of the product. This is my first foundation-like product and I am quite impressed with its look. It's pretty with a mirror and hygienic separation between the cushion with the foundation although it can be more compact. But overall, I like it!

Etude House Any Cushion claims to be able to brighten, reduce wrinkles, control sebum and creates a flawless, radiant and moist skin that lasts all day. It also has SPF 50+ and PA+++. Comes in 2 shades and mine is Natural Beige W13 which I think most girls use this unless you are quite tanned.

We all know words are just words and it can bring a product high up in the sky.. But let's be honest and see how this product fare in the unpredictable weather of Singapore haha!

Starting off with the good things, I like how the any cushion has SPF and PA so I can skip the applying sunblock step and the foundation feels cool on my skin and is easy to apply. It does give the flawless kpop idol look (kyaaa) but be careful not to overdo the foundation if not the colour difference between your face and neck would be too obvious.

However, the coverage is rather light and I prefer to use CC cream to balance out the unevenness in my skin tone before apply the foundation. Sadly, oil control wasn't great either and my skin start to shine from the oil after a few hours even in air-conditioned places. Moisture-wise, not sure if it's because I usually stay in air-conditioned malls when I'm out, my face starts to dry and I can see powdered spots on my face especially chin and between the eyes. Well, I guess if it's that good at providing moisture, my face wouldn't shine in the first place. I know I'm suppose to touch up on my foundation when this happens but hey! it'suppose to provide all-day radiant and moist skin yo~

Overall, it's a good product for people who are lazy and just want a light coverage before rushing out of the house but do remember to bring the cushion pact along for the much needed touch up!

PS. If you can, buy it online or from Korea, it's much cheaper!

Thanks for reading and have a nice day ahead! Oh and Happy New Year! :D

The Body Shop Rainforest Radiance Hair Butter (For Colored Hair)

Annyeong! LT here :)

I am reviewing The Body Shop Rainforest Radiance Hair Butter that I got as a gift after my haul a few months ago XD

The Body Shop Rainforest Radiance Hair Butter (for colored hair)

At first, I didn't realize how good this is and just used it twice a week so that I can finish it and not waste this gift. But after a few comments on how my hair color (especially the highlighted streaks) look exceptionally bright, I realized it's because I used the hair butter during my shower on that day. 

After taking notice, I find that my hair indeed is smoother and smells like butter (haha as my mom would say) and most importantly, the colors look so luscious and pretty! The brilliance stays for a couple of days only though but it's understandable right? We go outside and dirt or dust gets trapped in our hair and skin..

Hair butter works the same way as hair conditioner but I guess it affords more deep level treatment. It's also more expensive needless to say but I'm excited to use it daily after my current conditioners are finished and see if it improves my hair quality! 

The Body Shop also has other range of hair butter so next time you pop by their shop, maybe you can ask the sales assistant to recommend which one works for you hair type! ;)

Have a good day people!

IT'S MASK TIME!

Annyeong! How are you guys doing?? LT here! Sorry for not updating this blog since both A and I started school but no worries because it's holidays for us now! ^^

I have good news and sad news to share though. Good news is that I've gotten new products for me to review and Innisfree opened their first store in Singapore! Yeahhh!! I would definitely visit and see what I can get my hands on ;)

The sad news is that as the deadline nears, I don't see anyone participating in our giveaway :( So to entice you guys, I've tried some of masks that I took out from the giveaway bundle the we wanted to give away! 

This post will be dedicated to the one and only facial care product for lazy people - MASK! kekeke

To make things easy for you and me, I would just provide a list of the masks I've tried and mention briefly how was it. Keep in mind whatever I've said might not apply for you and my review is based on first try experience :)

P.S no photos because I was lazy >< but in all honesty, I did try them all! Here goes..

1. Innisfree Cucumber Mask - Not surprisingly good but not bad as a soothing agent

2. Etude House Eye Mask - Sorry SHINee.. but nope it wasn't useful 

3. Mamonde Aloe Vera Mask - Acceptable

4.Holika Holika Pearl Essence Mask - Not bad 

5. K Story Hyaluronic Acid Mask - WOAH this is good! 

6. Leaders Insolution Hydrogel Eye Therapy -  It's comfortable and soothing !

7. Holika Holika Tea Tree Essence Mask - Average

8. K Story Snake Venom Mask - the name may be intimidating but the mask works fine. Worth a try!

9. Holika Holika Honey Essence Mask - actually does have the honey smell but average too

10. K Story Bee Venom - Acceptable

11. Mamonde Moisture Mask - Especially like how the mask is designed with eye lids covers too! 

12. Lovemore Agar Agar Lifting Masks - Not bad!

13. Sexy Look Black Pearl and White Truffle Mask - MY OH MY THIS IS GOOD! I am actually convinced that this mask can really lift my face with its ergonomic design that comes with a ear loop to secure the mask and the mask extends to the chin as well. (Y)

BONUS!

14. Faceshop Volcanic Nose Strip - *in order to emphasize how good it is* this nose strip plucked out an entire lifetime worth of black heads!! 

15. Innisfree Jeju Volcanic Nose Pack - Not as impressive as the Faceshop one but it works pretty well too. Either that or I just have too much blackheads! T.T oh it comes with a cooling strip to close your nose pores which I find to be important recently. I just felt that since I started using nose pore strips, my pores seem to have enlarged and become slightly visible ><

Ok, I'm done! If you have been hesitating on which mask to buy, hope this brief review helps you! 

Have fun experimenting and May you find your best mask ever! hehe

GIVEAWAY

Annyeong! A and I have been discussing on how this giveaway should be staged and how are the products gonna be given away. But first of all, we have to say that this giveaway is for people residing in Singapore only. Sorry to international readers :(

OK, so here are the giveaway details!

1) Choose your favourite post and screenshot it.

2) Post that screenshot on Instagram or Twitter with the hashtag #honestlyspeakingg (with the double g)

3) Comment briefly why this is your favourite post.

AND viola! You are done!

This instagram giveaway will end on 15th December 2013.

Number of winners will be determined by 15th December 2013 depending on response.

Sneak peeks at giveaway products

amount of masks :O

ElishaCoy 3D Spin Cleaner

excuse my leave of absence!

school has since started and is taking up most of my time ㅠㅠ

nonetheless, i'll still try to squeeze out time for this!

 

so today, we have the ElishaCoy 3D Spin Cleanser!

(plus the complementaries i received along with it)

i've been using this for about a month now, but not everyday

since i have dry skin, this may be quite taxing for my skin if i were to use it everyday

 

the first time i used it, i massaged my right cheek for too long and before i knew it

my entire right cheek turned out super red and sensitive and painful i had to nurse it back with soothing gel for the next few days ):

 

ta-dah, this is how the product actually looks like

 

im sure by now many of you guys already know about this since its gaining immense popularity

 

the brushhead is detachable so i usually take it out to wash it, since you cant wash the entire device

it rotates in both directions, clockwise and anti-clockwise

 

poor konglish

what i really like about this device is that it leaves my skin really squeeky clean since the microfibres of the brush is able to reach slightly beyond the surface of my skin as compared to normal finger cleansing
but i wouldnt advice brushing on a single area for more than a second if not you may end up suffering like me
just lightly cleanse with a regular cleanser

dont assume this to be an exfoliator because this is a milder form of cleansing
i usually use this to cleanse my face every alternate day, and an exfoliator on the weekend
but then again, this routine is subjected to my skin's condition, which is starting to become more sensitive these days probably due to stress from school ):

so many freebies that came along with my cleanser

 

microfibre brushes are all the rage these days, from cheap options to expensive options

of course, expensive ones like clarisonic have been proven effective

but if you're just starting out, try experimenting with cheaper options first to test the tolerance of your skin and its reaction to these brushes

not all skin types are able to handle intensive contact so do be mindful when you make your purchases!

Announcement

so LT and I have been doing this (blog) for about 2 months now
and while we did not do any sort of promotion/spreading the existence of this blog, we do get readers popping by here once in a while
mostly from googling about products that we have mentioned (according to our stats)

nonetheless! we appreciate each and every one of you (YES YOU!) who has popped by or read at least one of our posts, and to put our words into action..

we are staging a GIVEAWAY

details will be up soon, so stay tuned!

Innisfree Creamy Tint Lipstick

 

as mentioned previously in my haul post, this is the top product out of all my buys from korea

i use it everyday now before i step out of the house, and for any occasion

be it to work, to meet my friends, to school (i foresee), just as long as im heading out!

just 1 swipe of this product gives my face so much colour and brightens it up, and im so addicted to using this!

 

introducing, the Innisfree Creamy Tint Lipstick!

 

heres the full range of colours from this line

and innisfree even added on 5 more colours recently

i myself bought shade numbers 5, 4, 15 respectively
#5: 한여름의 햇살 레드 Midsummer Sunshine Red
#4: 상큼한 칵테일 오렌지 Refreshing Cocktail Orange
#15: 사과 레드 Apple Red

i have already started using no #5 immediately after purchasing it in korea

 

what this product promises:

and swatches

see how vibrant the colours came off!
these are just 2 swipes of each stick

and since it is a tint as well, a little colour remains despite being erased

 

overall, i must say that this product really lasts long and can brave eating and drinking pretty well

previously in my lipsticks post, i talk about how i use the combination of 2 different lipsticks to achieve my desired lip colour of orangey-red

but now, all i need is just a few swipes of no. #5 to get the same colour!

 

also, this product sinks in quite nicely between the lines on my lips but isnt obvious about doing so due to the creamy texture

it also doesnt dry out my lips, but retains moisture in them

 

sometimes when im working long hours, i use this on top of my other 2 lipsticks to emphasize on the colour and altogether, it makes my lips impregnable and invincible to ANYTHING!

 

i introduced this to my colleague who is also a lipstick mania like myself, and she is also a convert now!

previously she swears by expensive western branded lipsticks like Chanel, but after trying this Innisfree one, she proclaims that the latter goes on so much smoother (and cheaper!)

 

although Innisfree tends to be a little on the expensive side when compared to its fellow market competitors (like Nature Republic and Etude House), i personally feel that its products tend to work better most of the time

 

for just 12,000원, do give the Innisfree Creamy Tint Lipstick a try!

 

 

The Saem Cover Perfection Tip Concealer

today i will be sharing about The Saem's Cover Perfection Tip Concealer

first off, i'll talk a little about my relationship with concealers
i use concealer very regularly for work make-up, because my face isnt as smooth and clear as i would like it to be
i have like pimple scars, pimples, and hugeeee eyebags  to cover and hide each time i doll up
so evidently, my need for the use of concealer is inevitable ):

however, i have never found a PERFECT concealer which fits both my needs and my colour, it usually fulfills either requirement but i'll be satisfied at that, because beggers cant be choosers right?
so since about 3 years ago up til last month, i have been using the concealer from ZA in shade number 2
while it doesnt fit my colour, it does its job pretty well so i decided to stick to it

throughout these 3 years i have also experimented with different concealers but always find myself returning back to the ZA one eventually

since i have a lot to hide *ashamed*, i tend to pick liquid concealers over stick concealers, since the former usually provides more coverage and is easier to spread and blend (although messy to handle)

alright back to the star of this post!

i first came to know about this product while watching sunnydahye's videos
you can follow her channel HERE
yeah i actually spend a lot of time watching beauty-related videos on youtube and follow quite a number of korean make-up shows (GET IT BEAUTY!) and gurus (as i term them)

this product seemed pretty amazing in her videos and so i made sure to get one when i was in korea
and lo and behold! this concealer is the best concealer my face has ever touched!
not only does it fit my skin colour so well, it also provides the coverage i covet after and hides all my blemishes well under a protective layer of this product!

the colour that i am using is 리치 베이지 which translate to rich beige in shade no.2

 

heres a swatch of it on my hand

so thick and creamy and seeps well into even fine lines and fills them up

 

and here is a illustration of how well the coverage is!

using eyeliner, i drew a line on my hand and applied the product over and rubbed it over slightly

you cant even see the black line where i applied concealer on!

*o*

i generally apply this product to my eyebags (full swab), my cheeks (directed at troubled spots), the tip of my nose (1 dot), my piltrum (1 dot), and my chin (1 dot)
then i start blending and patting away the dots first followed by my cheeks and lastly my eyebags
somehow, allowing the product to rest and oxidise on my eyebags gives me an even higher level of coverage because the product has already been partially absorbed so i just need to lightly tap it in with my ring finger
and let me just say that, after using this product, i dont even need to use finishing powder to set my make-up, this product somehow does the job!


this product retails at The Saem stores in korea at 5,000원
but i got it for only 2,500원 due to the summer sale

i really only have good things to say about this product, and i am BEYOND IMPRESSED
it is now my holy grail concealer and i can never switch back to the ZA one now! (:

Etude House Wonder Pore White Clay Clear Mask

Annyeong! Lt will be reviewing yet another Etude House product because that's where most of the products of my Korean haul products are from ^^

Product: Etude House Wonder Pore White Clay Clear Mask

Etude House Wonder Pore White Clay Clear Mask

p.s. I added the word 'mask' in because it wasn't included in the packaging but it kinda works as a mask so..

Anyways!

My Review:

I think it's because It's a new tub, the clay inside is a little hard and not so easy to spread on the face. There is a spatula given to scoop the clay and ONCE AGAIN I dropped some of the clay into the basin during my first try!! T.T

It's not easy to spread on your face with the spatula (because I've tried..) so just use your hand. haha!

After applying, I felt a very cooling sensation on my face and perhaps because my skin is sensitive, at first it felt like chilli was being smeared on my face! SPICYYY

But after a while, the 'spiciness' cools to a refreshing cooling feel :) I really like that feeling and I would suggest using this mask in the morning after you wash your face because the cooling sensation literally perks you up!:D

My skin feels good after washing it away with a tinge of coolness retained in it. My face looks fairer too immediately after use maybe because all the dirt in my pores that has been dulling my face has been removed.

Needless to see, this clay mask must be super expensive in Singapore but I would actually buy it again once I've finished it unless I find another as good product.

The wonder pore series has several other products which I didn't buy because I wasn't sure if this series is good but now I'm rather excited to try!

Alright, that's all from me! Have a sensational day ahead!

Etude House BB and CC Creams

Annyeong~ LT is reviewing Etude House BB and CC creams today! But before I start, please allow me to lament about how freaking expensive Etude House products are in Singapore!! It's literally double the price here T.T

And yes of course, I regret not buying more back from Korea :(

Alright let's start!

Product: Etude House CC cream (silky)

Etude House CC cream (Silky)

My Review: 

There are two types of CC cream - Silky and Glow. Apparently the sales person thinks silky fits me more and tada! I wasn't very into BB and CC creams but I had to spend quite an amount in order to guarantee free SHINee merchandise and since they had 1-for-1 BB & CC cream sale, I bought both ^^

As you can see from the image or the labels I tagged in this post, Etude House CC cream promises a great deal of usage (?) such as sunscreen, whitening tool etc

Well, basically it does what it's suppose to do - Correct any unevenness of my skin tone and overall brightens my face. It is easy to apply and spreads well on my face. I kinda think that CC cream is enough coverage but you are suppose to apply CC first and then BB cream. Which leads into my 2nd review..

Product: Etude House BB cream (Cotton Fit)

Etude House BB cream (Cotton Fit)

My Review:

There are three types of BB creams for different skin tones and cotton fit is for people like me with average skin colour - not too fair and not too dark :)

As I said, I thought CC cream would be enough coverage for me but after I applied the BB cream, I realised it gave my face a more radiant look as compared to the previous pale 'whitened' look. 

This BB cream is easy to apply and spread on my face BUT.. I have a few qualms about it >.<

I'm not sure if it's because I have no experience in make up and I didn't put powder or whatsoever to set my face, the BB cream on my face comes off super easily. It was barely 2 hours or so after I applied, I just finished my meal and when I cleaned my mouth, the BB cream around my mouth was wiped away and that area looked HORRIBLE. 

It looked like I have some skin condition because of the uneven skin colour and cracked skin around my mouth. WHAT IS THIS?!

Can somebody advice me?! Am I doing this wrong or is there a way to make my BB cream stay on my face? Or is it that Etude House BB cream sucks and I have to act like a princess and be extra careful with every move to prevent my make up from falling T.T

That's all from me! Whoever is reading this and has some advice for me, please do comment! Thanks in advance!