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REVIEW: Etude House Face Conditioning Cream Light ~
As in my haul I have stated I was excited to be using this cream because of all the hype from the beauty community raving about it ~ However I will say this now... I just don't understand the concept of this product? or well that's not true I do because I know it's meant to be an all in one product; a moisturizer, a sunscreen and a primer... But for me it didn't fit in any of these categories
a squeezable tube which reminds me a bit like toothepaste packaging.. but in a giant form... or even those who have used embryolisse lait creme concentre ~
Korean description and information 
The packaging I must say is adorable ~ though I must say the lid does feel quite cheap and the overall materials used but I can pass by that because of the price being quite inexpensive but I love the colours used

& in english too like majority of Etude House products ~ sorry I didn't realize how blurry the bottom of the picture was for these >.< ~
I will double check next time I take the pictures before throwing them into my recycle bin


ETUDE HOUSE FACE CONDITIONING CREAM LIGHT SPF 25/PA ++

This is a quick and easy make-up boosting cream that smoothly conditions skin with its light and soft texture for a makeup-ready complexion

[DIRECTION] after applying toner, spread a certain amount of Face conditioning cream light evenly onto face

2.54 oz  /  75g


      -     Etude House, Korea

SORRY THE INGREDIENTS LIST TURNED OUT BLURRY >_<" & I ALREADY THREW AWAY THE PACKAGING A WHILE AGO T_T ~


& Korean ingredients too ~ though you can't see it that clearly :(




though the packaging may not be the most sturdiest I have bought but one thing Etude house wins by far is the cutesy packaging ~ this doesn't follow the whole pink princess fairytale like packaging like their makeup products or their animal themes but it definitely is 'cute' with a hint of sophistication there... HOWEVER I love the different typography used on the back and the different font sizes makes it more interesting than if it was all in one font and one size... Sorry my obsession with typography and packaging needs to stop, but hey I studied graphic designs in college for a reason haha XD ~




Squeeze tube ~ I have a love/hate relationship, you can get all the product out but sometimes you squeeze out too much T_T

But the actual product... the texture is quite dry which is understandable because this is the 'light' version & it's meant to be better for oily/combination skin which is the skin type I have.
When I first got this I purely used it as a primer because I have loads of moisturizers already & I prefer a more hydrating moisturizer... however, this as a primer made my makeup melt off even quicker and left it going blotchy which I never had any problems with my hourglass primer and touch in sol...
Then I used it on days as just a sunscreen without any makeup but it left my skin feeling quite suffocated and broke me out the next day to these little pimples around my jaw and side of my nose -.- So I used it as a moisturizer because I saw people use that but it left my skin feeling too dry and tight ~ 

 
I squeezed out too much product :( this would have been probably enough for the whole face application
spread spread spread ~

then voila final when cream is absorbed ~ one thing I would say is it you don't have to wait ages for it to absorb and you can see a little brightening/whitening effect on the skin too ~


Consistency test:
it's basically like a light cream/emulsion milk texture which isn't sticky or runny, it has a slight powdery/matte finish texture to it though


 GOOD:
- Lightweight good for those who want a matte skin all day long 
- Gives an instant brightening/whitening effect 
- Squeezable tube so you can get all the product out
- Inexpensive
- Cute design on packaging

CONS:
- Formula too dry
- Leaves a powdery finish after a few hours of application (if no makeup is applied after)
- Not moisturizing enough as a moisturizer, doesn't work on it's own as a sunscreen, doesn't make my makeup last any longer as a primer
- Cheap packaging
- Overpowering perfume scent which STAYS on your skin for ages 

OVERALL

Duration of use: 1-2 months
Price Paid: USD $13.95
Application: Lightweight cream formula
Fragrance: highly scented overpowering floral perfume fragrance
Packaging: 3/5
Texture: 3/5
Formula: 2/5
RATING: 2/5


Other comments:
This product has a very heavily scented perfume smell to it which can be very irritating to those with sensitive skin ~ I don't usually break out due to scented products but I did find everytime I used this I had those very tiny pimples seeping through my skin ~ GRRR


WHO WOULD I RECOMMEND TO?___________________________________________
those who have really really oily skin which isn't acne prone or have sensitive skin and can stand the overpowering perfume fragrance, LITERALLY this is like perfume in a face cream form -.- 

Repurchase:  NO


Lots of love <3 ~

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Monday, 22 September 2014, 08:47 | 0 lovely comments
REVIEW: Etude House Sparkling Tocs! All in One Gel ~
I bought this a while back after I saw it launch, I was intrigued because of the packaging & the gel itself looks so cool with the floating yellow beads inside the thick clear gel ^o^ ~ (Yes, I'm a sucker for packaging and the way things are presented)

Of course I didn't just buy it for it's pretty and cute design though, the concept of this did catch my eye, it's a gel that you are meant to use for 7 days straight for 1 month and you only use this for 7 days once a month that is, so in total it would last you around 3 months


 
Product comes with the outer box, the product and a spatula ~ so adorable <3 

I believe you can use this day & night especially if you have really dry skin and if your skin tends to be flakey and peeling when you apply on make-up ~ but I only use this at night time since in the morning it would be too much for my skin ~


 
Thick gel with millions of tiny yellow beads ~

& a up close image to see the texture and beads ^^

This gel is leaned for those who have more normal/dry/very dry skin and even though my skin is pretty much the opposite, I have oily/combination skin during summer time, my skin gets really dehydrated, Also it is meant to brighten and clarify the skin as well which is something I lack in ~ furthermore Etude House has posted their own little check list as to whether or not you would think this is suitable for your skin


CHECK LIST
1) Bed time is irregular
2) I feel sleeping time is not enough all the time
3) I eat instant food/junk food up to or more than 3-4 times a week
4) I use the computer for more than 4 hours a day
5)I often feel indigestion
6) Make-up does not fit or sit well on my skin
7) My skin doesn't improve anymore even though I use expensive high end cosmetics
8) I hardly eat any vegetables that contain vitamins & chlorophyll
9) I often drink processed beverages e.g. soda
10) Do people around you ask "are you tired" a lot?

if you are related to more than 5 of the things above on the checklist it means your skin feels tired
         - Etude House, KOREA

For me I have checked around 5-6 of the check list above including 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and also to an extent 7 as well since I find my skin could improve a little bit :( all in all my skin is lacking in luminosity rather than dryness ~

The main magical ingredients in this product is carbonic acid and lemon extract with vitamin C to help moisturize and making the skin look more clear and brighter ~


Carbonic Acid Massage Effect

Carbonic Acid melted in the transparent gel cream takes care of your skin clearly through massage effect

Lemon Extract with Vitamin C

Yellow lemon extract beads with rich vitamic make the skin completed softly by helping the turnover of dead skin cells

[DIRECTIONS]
  • Use this item for 1 week intensively when your skin look tired & exhausted 
  • Spread it on the face & neck fully with inserted spatula in the morning & evening instead of Toner, Essence, Cream etc    

 
Despite I only used this at night I stuck with the regime of using this for 7 days straight, using the spatula I took out about 6-7 scoops of the product which was just the right amount to get through each day ~ 
As usual ~ the consistency test, although it appears thick it's quite watery when in contact with your skins temperature too ~ 


The gel itself reminds me sort of like aloe vera gel in that thick gel consistency... (maybe even a little thicker) but once you start rubbing the gel into the skin it turns into a really watery and runny texture




 
 Applying on one scoop of gel with the spatula ~

spreaded out ~ the hand looks really wet and shiny and sticky and moist >.< ~ 

Then after a few minutes ...
TADA!!! completely absorbed in and skin looks more softer and brighter and glowing too ~ 


This does take a long time to fully absorb into the skin than per say your average moisturizing cream/emulsion and even longer than aloe vera gel, if you have ever used aloe vera gel you would know that it's not the easiest thing to absorb to the skin but this takes a good 10+ minutes O____O"
I guess in the mean time you can do facial massages on your face to stimulate blood flow, get rid of toxins build up & to slim the face too

I forgot to mention you can use this just on it's own as it is meant to be an 'all in one' gel, so after you have cleaned and toned you can use this straight up, I had used this with my serums and my eye cream as well which may also be the leading factor as to why it took that long to absorb into my skin



Can you read the ingredients list ~ I tried typing it up but the clear background was driving me nuts ~ >_< sorry!!!

GOOD:

 - Hydrates your skin really well
- Made my skin significantly smoother & softer after the 7 days of use
- Added more glow and luminosity to my skin
- Skin looks less tired
- Hasn't broken me out
- Smells really nice
- Has a cooling sensation when you are massaging your skin
- A simple all in one gel meaning no need for extra serum, essence, lotion, eye cream and etc

CONS:

- Takes a long time to fully absorb into the skin
- Feels really sticky whilst applying it on but goes away once it's absorbed
- Haven't noticed my skin tone becoming more clarified and transparent

OVERALL

 Duration of use: 7 days
Application: Thick gel formula
Price paid: USD $18.99
Texture: 1.5/5
Hydration: 5/5
Brightening: 2/5
Packaging: 5/5
Fragrance: 4/5 - it has a VERY VERY STRONG CIRTUS AND LEMON SCENT ~ I personally like it but if you don't like citrus smelling things this would irritate you
RATING: 3.8/5

Other Comments: 
I gave it a 3.8 because I like it a bit more than 3.5 & I would most likely repurchase this when my 3 months are up especially during the winter time but I can't give t a 4 yet just because I have only used it for my first month so far & also I really don't like the sticky texture whilst I am applying it onto my face >_<"

WHO WOULD I RECOMMEND TO?
If you have dry skin or any of the problems above on the checklist

Would I Repurchase? Yes

INTERESTED?   BUY HERE


Lots of love~ <3


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Monday, 15 September 2014, 14:54 | 0 lovely comments
REVIEW: Etude House AC Daily Gel Lotion ~
Back in one of my previous hauls I have hauled this item but because I have a ton of moisturizers already, I didn't want to open this up back then. I had finally finished majority of my moisturizers and decided to use this.
I was gifted this from my cousin as a present when she went to Hong Kong because back then I was suffering quite a lot with acne and of course she may have asked the assistants working there or read somewhere online that this was a good product, I certainly have heard a lot of hype about this product but never thought to try it out until now ~

The packaging looks like a toner and the green glass looks really cute on my vanity ^o^ ~

Some English translations and information/directions on the product, makes it more useful for international users ~


& ofc Korean descriptions and information as well ~

INFORMATION/CLAIMS:
Formulated with Salicylic Acid and Hinoki Cypress. AC Clinic delivers trouble care. Skin Lotion maintains oil and moisture balance to supply trouble care and prevention.

DIRECTIONS_______________________________________________________
Apply the lotion on skin from the center of the face to the outside, after using toner

 CAUTION__________________________________________________________
For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Keep out of reach of children. Discontinue use if signs of irritation and/or rash appear.


[Vol.] 150 ml (5.07 fl. oz)

This moisturizer is meant to be targeted for those who have acne or blemishes on your skin, more recommend for those with oily/combination skin, since it DOES CONTAIN ALCOHOL AND SALICYLIC ACID and those with dry skin may experience it to dry out your skin even further which we all know isn't good at all ~



The packaging is quite cute, it looks quite medical lol, that's probably because of the green colour but anyhow apart from that I don't really like the packaging... this product has no pump O___O SAY WHAT!? so we have to pour out the product which is quite difficult especially when you first use it for the first few times and then once thats done you pour out too much that is needed for your skin :|


  
The manufactured date should be at the bottom ~ the reason why mine is produced in 2012 is because I have had this for quite a long time now ~

On a good note though this does come in 150ml which is plenty amount of product compared to a lot of moisturizers and creams which are only 50ml, and considering the price this is great for it's value.




I believe all of the Etude House AC line contains alcohol, I have only tried their pink powder spot, the trial size of their pink powder water and their red spot balm, but I would think that their toner and other products may have it as well, anyhow, I would suggest checking your current cleanser, toner, serum/essence and other products you use if they contain alcohol in them already because too much would dry out your skin too much and be too harsh.
I tried using this with my Dior Capture Totale One Essential Skin Boosting Super Serum and it was way too harsh that I ended up getting 3 new spots on my face T__T ~




Before application of lotion ~
Poured out the gel on my hand, I had to wipe off some excess because I had poured out too much

Spreading the lotion around the surface of my hand ~ the lotion seems very thick when you pour it out but once you started spreading it apart it turns very watery and lightweight ~

After the lotion has fully absorbed into the skin, it will feel softer and smoother but not significantly glowy that being said the finish isn't matte either and will NOT keep your skin looking matte throughout the day  >__<

The texture is of a gel type, but it is surprisingly quite hydrating, if you have normal skin or dry skin this may work well for you as well.
A lot of lotions/moisturizers I have tried previously that are marketed towards those who have acne usually have a matte finish rather than a glowy finish and don't really hydrate your skin at all.



Consistency test on the gel ~

INGREDIENTS:

WATER, ALCOHOL, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BETAINE, DIMETHICONE, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, SALICYLIC ACID, CHAMAECYPARIS OBTUSA LEAF EXTRACT, GLYCOPROTEINS, AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM (HORSE CHESTNUT) SEED EXTRACT, SAUPURUS CHINENSIS EXTRACT, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) EXTRACT, ALTHAEA OFFICINALIS ROOT EXTRACT, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS FLOWER EXTRACT, LIPPIA CITRIODORA LEAF EXTRACT, AMPELOPSIS JAPONICA ROOT EXTRACT, CARICA PAPAYA (PAPAYA) FRUIT EXTRACT, ALLIUM CEPA (ONION) BULB EXTRACT, ALLIUM SATIVUM (GARLIC) BULB EXTRACT, MANNITOL, AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, ZINC GLUCONATE, CAFFEINE, DIMETHICONOL, OCTYLDODECETH-16, POLYACRYLATE-13, DIMETHICONE/PEG-10/15 CROSSPOLYMER, AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP COPOLYMER, POLYISOBUTENE, CARBOMER, POLYSORBATE 20, ETHYLHEXYGLYCERIN, TROMETHAMINE, DISODIUM EDTA, FRAGRANCE.


GOOD:
- Lightweight and non greasy feeling
- Hydrates acne/oily with the right amount of moisture
- Smells fresh
- Haven't broken out whilst using it yet
- Good value for the price you pay for
- Dries out the spot quicker making it heal faster

CONS:
- No pump on the packaging means you would need to pour it out yourself & may pour out too much product
- Glass packaging means you can't travel around with it conveniently
- Takes a while to absorb into your skin
- Would be too harsh if used everyday because of the alcohol and salicylic acid used


OVERALL:

 Fragrance: 3.5/5 (it's definitely fragranced, it smells quite herbal with a hint of sweet and floral in it as well... I'm quite bad at describing scents but all in all this doesn't smell bad like some acne lines I have tried, it doesn't smell of tea tree or too overly herbal or medical but it smells fresh in a way)
Texture: 3/5
Hydration: 3/5
Acne Control: 3.5/5
Duration of use: 1 month 2 weeks
Application: 3.5/5
Packaging: 3/5
Overall: 3/5

Other Comments:
Though the gel texture makes it lightweight on the skin I did find this to be hydrating enough which actually can be a good and a bad thing, good because it won't dry out your skin which could cause further problems to arise on your skin and bad because during the summer time my skin will get quite oily when using this.
Furthermore, the packaging of the product really doesn't help at all since it's hard to control the amount of product.

WHO WOULD I RECOMMEND TO?____________________________________________
To those of you who have combination leaning more towards normal/dry skin that has problems with acne/blemishes.

 Would I Repurchase: No


Have a nice day ~ ♥

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Wednesday, 2 July 2014, 17:22 | 0 lovely comments
Review: Etude House Vanilla Moist Eye's Cream ~
I am a huge believer in eye cream and it's probably one of the skin care items that I have to use (as well as the standard cleanse, tone and moisturize routine) as I suffer with quite dry under eye area and plus because I wear quite a lot of eye make-up, when I remove it with eye make-up remover I tend to tug and pull at my eyes quite a lot so it is essential I take care of them.

Eye cream stick with a moisturizing, brightening and anti-wrinkle formula to promote youthful skin around the eyes.

The packaging I must say is CUTEEE! look at the box it comes with :3 ~


 
English & Korean descriptions & ingredients list ~ thumbs up for Etude House ~
for those who understand Chinese...



Unlike other eye creams which I have tried that usually comes in a pot or a tube this one is a swivel stick so it's much more hygenic I find? but then again you will still need to use your fingers to pat it in ~

rather than a 'cream' it's much lighter, it's definitely more of a gel formula...

But the gel formula is still quite hydrating for younger skin or for people who don't suffer with wrinkles, fine lines or dry skin around the eyes ~


Bare Hands ~ kekekekeke
Just applied the eye cream several times ~ 

Patted it into the skin ~ see it leaves a slight sheen to the skin but it will soon go away after some time ~


[DIRECTIONS] Twist to dispense, apply to lower eye-lids by using stick to gently massage around the eyes. Use fingers to gently pat cream into skin.

[INGREDIENTS]
WATER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, PROPANEDIOL, BIS-PEG-18 METHYL ETHER DIMETHYL SILANE, SODIUM STEARATE, PEG-40 STEARATE, NIACINAMIDE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, POLYSORBATE 60, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, LACTOBACILLUS/PUMPKIN FERMENT EXTRACT, TETRASODIUM EDTA, DIPEPTIDE-2, HESPERIDIN METHYL CHALCONE, CHLORHEXIDINE DIGLUCONATE, PALMITOYL TETRAPEPTIDE-7, STEARETH-20, CHRYSIN, N-HYDROXYSUCCINIMIDE, PALMITOYL OLIGOPEPTIDE, CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA (BERGAMOT) FRUIT OIL, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) PEEL OIL, CITRUS AURATIFOLIA (LIME) OIL, PINUS SYLVESTRIS LEAF OIL, EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS LEAF OIL, CITRUS MEDICA LIMONIUM (LEMON) PEEL OIL, ADENOSINE, DISODIUM EDTA, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ETHYLEXYLGLYCERIN, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, CI 19140

Fragrance: 2.8/5
Texture: 3/5
Hydration/Moisturizing: 2.8/5
Brightening: 2/5
Anti-wrinkle properties: N/A
Results: 2.5/5

Overall Comments:
I have no idea whether it's because I'm so used to cream type eye creams or because this formula really isn't all that hydrating, because this doesn't exactly moisturize my under eyes that well, it gives very little moisture.
Also this stick comes with 6.5g of product which is a lot less than the 30ml pots I suppose? but I found this eye cream went down really quickly, you can see I have almost used up the whole thing like 3/4 of the product, bare in mind this is all within less than 2 months of use. I think one of the main reasons why it's going down so much is because I find myself having to use a lot of this to get the hydration I want but even then it's not exactly the most hydrating eye cream I have used.
They label this as being 'vanilla' so I was expecting it to be a vanilla type scent but it's got a very weird under tone to it, I can still smell the hint of vanilla but then there's this orange/citrus spice that is trying to overpower it and I ABSOLUTELY HATE this scent >.< ~
This eye cream is CHEAP and of course you do get what you pay for, and for those who don't have dry skin underneath the eyes you might like this one because it's lightweight and provides little amount of moisture and plus it's a gel type so you won't be getting milia around the eyes as some of you might worry with a heavier eye cream.
On another note, I do find this eye cream to be good to refresh eye makeup on the lower eyelid throughout the day, just swirl it around your middle or ring finger and dap it underneath the eyes and this should freshen up and moisturize any concealer, eyeshadows and etc from creasing and seeping into any lines or cracking.

Would I Repurchase: NO!


Take Care ~ ♥

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Sunday, 5 January 2014, 09:06 | 0 lovely comments
Review: Etude House I'm Blooming Sebum Control Mist ~
I am so incredibly sorry that I have not been updating for months now... and I guess there is no use for excuses but I have been busy with coursework and preparing for interviews for universities ~


But I will try my best and blog the most I can during the Christmas holidays ^^ ~ some of the products I have promised to do reviews unfortunately I have already used them up so I can not show you them in a review, however I can still tell you if I like them or not if you are curious about them


One of the products that I have probably been using consistently is the Etude House I'm Blooming Sebum Control Mist ~ as I have been using it to set my makeup every time I go to college so I don't end up looking like a greaseball


I must say my skin type has changed from the last time I posted, it is more normal-combination now with dry flakes here and there so this mist doesn't exactly provide what I need, however, because I wear quite dewy foundations on a daily basis I think this does come in handy for people with combination skin and doesn't want their T-zone to look like a oily mess by the end of the day




Honestly though, I only picked this up because it said 'sebum control', I have always been curious to try out the skindinavia or the urban decay makeup setting sprays but they are too expensive for my budget and I would have to order them online as I don't have a urban decay counter near me, so I can't compare how this is compared to it
  •  This sebum control mist thoroughly hydrates thirsty skin while controlling oil and shine, providing soft powdery skin. 
  • With ingredients that strengthen skin's natural vitality, this mist helps maintain fresh, blooming, healthy skin. 
  • Contains 95.9% of early summer green tea extract (Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract) that balances out skin's moisture level for a moist inside with a soft powdery outside.
          - Etude House
 
[DIRECTIONS]

Frequently spray evenly onto face whenever skin care is needed
*leave at least a 20cm distance from face when spraying


The packaging is ADORABLE! it's pink & girly as expected from Etude House

It comes in 150ml bottle ~ which is quite a lot

IT CONTAINS GREEN TEA! *O* there must be something wrong with me because I love everything green tea... drinks, food, and even skincare items o.O 




As usual with a lot of Etude House products, they will have some product information and directions in English & Korean ~ 




I really like the layout & the colours used on this packaging ~ it's so cute ^^

It's all Natural & Organic too!





The nozzle spray allows you to spray a very fine mist of product evenly all over your face ~


[INGREDIENTS] 
CAMELLIA SINESIS LEAF EXTRACT, SAUSSUREA INVOLUCRATA EXTRACT, LEONTOPODIUM ALPINUM FLOWER/LEAF EXTRACT, JASMINUM OFFICINALE (JASMINE) FLOWER EXTRACT, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) BUD EXTRACT, BETULA ALBA BUD EXTRACT, CORYLUS AVELLANA (HAZEL) BUD EXTRACT, RIBES NIGRUM (BLACK CURRANT) LEAF EXTRACT, JUGLANS REGIA (WALNUT) LEAF EXTRACT, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, XYLITOL, GLYCERIN, MALTODEXTRIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, PHENOXYETHANOL 

Fragrance: 5/5
Oil/Sebum Control: 2.5/5
Pro longing makeup wear: 4/5
Results: 4/5


Overall comments:
For the price you are paying for, it is quite a good face mist. However, I definitely don't think it's the best. The scent of this product is very light and subtle which I like as I don't want to feel like I am applying a fine mist of perfume all over my face... who would want that right?
But the only problem with this product is what it claims to do... it says it's 'sebum controlling' though I find that the sebum controlling for even my combination skin now is lacking. Please do bare in mind I usually only spray this onto my skin probably maximum twice a day which is right after I finished applying my makeup and once in college when I feel like it. In the UK not many people use face mists often or well at least not my college friends so when I whip this out and spray it, they all think I'm some crazy lady XD imagine if I did that on the bus, train or anywhere else in public ~ If I applied this more frequently it might have worked better?
HOWEVER, even though this isn't the best oil controlling product ever, funnily I do fine it works to make my make-up last longer (base make-up wise) than if I was to not use it at all. Usually I wear makeup for around 10 hours in college and by that time my makeup has started to break down and melt off but with this it actually doesn't make my foundation break down into parts as much which is weird because even though it keeps my make-up in place, I would still get oily around some other places... :/ strange huh?
Furthermore, another con I don't like about this is that it doesn't come in a smaller bottle, I'm not sure if you can buy a little spray bottle seperately in stores like they do for the wonder pore freshener because I certainly didn't notice it, but I usually use the free mini travel spray that I got when I bought the skin malgem set :) which is much more convenient than bringing the whole big bottle around with you in your handbag XD ~


Would I Repurchase: No, I would probably try other brands and compare


Take care ~ ♥

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Friday, 6 December 2013, 10:59 | 0 lovely comments
Hong Kong Haul Pt 1: Etude House ~
So as I have stated before, I went to Hong Kong for 13-14 days (excluding the 12 hour flight journey there and back) and whilst I was there I had to go for a visit to Etude House, one of my favourite high street/drug store/road shop brand ^^ I have decided to separate the beauty products I bought in several different blog posts dedicating to each store because there is quite a few products and I will be here forever if I did it in one single post ~

 When I first heard about Etude House opening in Hong Kong I was over the moon, well because I go there for holiday a lot, well not a lot but every 3 years but I might be planning to go back in 2 years time when I have money ~ and I know in Korea it's probably a lot cheaper but I am not going to Korea anytime soon unfortunately T_T so Hong Kong will have to do ~ *why can't England have a Etude House :'(*

Anyways, rant over ~ I went to two different stores in Mong Kok ~ The first one I went to was right next to Ladie's Market whilst the other store is at the other end near where Innisfree is, unfortunately I didn't take my camera with me so I didn't get any pictures of the stores or inside them (if we were even allowed to take pictures :/) But I wouldn't have had time anyways because I was too busy shopping and both of my hands were full of shopping bags haha XD

Now onto the actual products ~ I just want to put out a disclaimer that YES I DID SPEND A LOT and I know I did, I also feel kind of guilty for spending this much on one place ~ but I didn't spend them all at once, it was accumulated during my stay in Hong Kong and I do share a lot of my cosmetics like sheet masks and stuff with my mum and some make-up items with friends as well so it's all good ~all prices listing will be in HKD $ As well ~
Shini Star Clear BB Lotion SPF20/PA++ ~ $77
I've heard a lot about how good this is ~ I'm hoping it's good


Precious Mineral BB Cream Cotton Fit SPF30/PA++ #W13 Natural Beige ~ $168
this is apparently the best selling shade in Hong Kong... Honestly I don't know whether or not it will be too dark for me as I have tried



Correct & Care CC Cream #SILKY SPF30/PA++~ $168
AC Clinic Intense Pink Powder Spot ~ $218
This came in a set of 2 ^^



AC Clinic Intense Red Spot Balm ~
This came free with the pink powder spot set


Vanilla Moist EYE'S CREAM  SPF30/PA++ ~ $90


Mint Cooling EYE'S CREAM SPF30/PA++ ~ $90


It's Real Mask Sheet Sea Kelp Set of 10 + 1 free Aloe Moistfull mask sheet
~ $250


Proof 10 Eyeshadow Primer ~$55
I had many raves about this ~ I love my UD primer potion ~ I hope this is as good


Proof 10 Auto Pencil BR401 ~ $58
I heard good stuff about this from YellowyCream on YouTube, I couldn't remember the shade she recommended so the girl who was assisting me recommended this shade


Wonder Pore Freshener 500ml ~ $170
Silk Scarf Moist Hair Mist ~ $88
I'm Blooming Sebum Control Mist ~ $95


Nymph Aura Volumer Baby Glow Balm #02 Natural Beige ~ $188


Surprise Essence Concealer #01 ~ $48


Bling Bling Eye Stick #09 Golden Tail Star ~ $38
Bling Bling Eye Stick #10 Little Bear Star ~ $38



 Sweet Recipe Dear My Jelly Lips-Talk #JPK004 ~ $88
Sweet Recipe Dear My Jelly Lips-Talk #JOR201 ~ $88
Sweet Recipe Dear My Jelly Lips-Talk #JPK003 ~ $88


Skin Malgem Kit (Full Size Smoother&Freshener, cotton pads and a mini mist spray)
~ $199
this was on promotion and by adding a few HKD you got another skin malgem so I though might as well ^^
Strawberry Sponge Hair Rollers ~  $40
I've always wanted to try these out ever since watching Dream High 2 and Rian (played by T-ara's JiYeon was using these a lot)


Petite Bijou Baby Bubble All Over Spray
~ $98
Two Sets of I'm Blooming Skincare sets because these were on promotion, if you spent over $600 you could get one ~ the few times I went I spent over the amount so I got two
I also got the vacance set which has 2 different body lotions, a body wash and a mini size of the pore freshener but I gave that away to my cousin ^^ ~


And a ton of sheet masks and other samples ~ I actually got a lot more but ended up using a lot of it whilst I was staying in Hong Kong


That's the end of my Etude House Haul from Hong Kong ~ I hope you enjoyed it and I know this is a lot and there will be a lot more products shown later on in other blog posts but I did save up for majority of these stuff and other stuff my parents bought them for me as a gift ~ I also won't be spending as much now that I am back home obviously ~

Yes I will be doing reviews of all the items shown ~ but please bare with me especially for the skin care items (creams and stuff) because I am currently trying to use up some of my current ones before I open new ones ~

Take Care ~ ♥

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