Etude House Fresh Cherry Tint - Review

Hey everyone I hope you enjoyed your weekend ! I'm back today with a review on etude house fresh cherry tint, I don't typically where a lot of tints just because I'm not so into the ombré lip, but keep reading to see my thoughts on these two tints.

I very much love glossy lips and creamy lipsticks, so when I picked this up off of eBay I was a little skeptical, as these are the first tints I had ever tried ! Well to be honest I was so impressed ! They give my lips a lovely my lips but better look, shade OR201 gives them a peachy orange, and shade PK001 gives them a hot pink tint. There very moisturizing, and even when my lips are very dry it's makes them look alive and plump ! As for the longevity it lasted about 2-4 hours, now as this is my first time trying a tint I'm not sure how long they normally last but 2-4 hours is pretty good in my books. 

Pros 

• Pretty colors, peachy orange, hot pink 
• Moisturizing
• My lips better look
• Affordable 
• Semi long lasting 2-4 hours 
• Reapplys nicely 

Cons 

• Expected it to last longer being that it is a tint ? 

So I've really enjoyed these tints and I have almost finished the peachy-orange ! All in all I will defiantly purchase some more shades from this range and hopefully I'll test out some different tints along the way ! 

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The Face Shop Baby Leaf Green Tea Waterfull Serum - Review

Hey everyone it's so great to be back it has been 4 years since I have posted any thing on this blog and I thought I would address that before we get into the review. I have so missed having this outlet and not even realized it, I have such a passion for Korean skincare and cosmetics. It makes me so so sad that I abandoned this blog, but I'm back now married and with a baby ! I hope you enjoy everything I plan on putting out, I'm thinking I will try to put out at least 2 posts a week, I'm not sure of exact days or times but I will defiantly update you. Now let's get into the review ! 

Claims: The Baby Leaf Green Tea Serum will soften your skin, leaving it radiant! Its light formula, enriched with green tea leaf extract, is quickly absorbed and won't leave sticky residue. Ideal for combination to oily skin.

                                   - The Face Shop

Ok let me start by saying I have really dry skin, so I really should have checked if this product would have been suited to my skin type. Well its not. The face shop green tea line is really suited to oily skin types. So that is really my fault, but I still feel like I will be able to give it a fair review based on my experience and some other reviews I have read. 

What I have been noticing is that people with oily skin really enjoy this serum as it is light weight and moisturizing, without being oily. On other hand my experience and others with the same skin type as me have noticed that it works nicely and is moisturizing, it has a lovely fresh smell, and makes your skin feel very refreshed. But once used for a few days it made my skin really rough and bumpy (other have noticed it breaks them out as well) I think the reason i reacted badly to this product is because of my skin type. 

Pros

• Lightweight 
• Great for oily skin types 
• Refreshing smell 
• Moisturizing
• Great price

Cons

• Not suited for dry skin types 
• Made skin rough and bumpy 

 

My final thoughts on this product are to give it a try if you have oily to combination skin, and if you have dry combination skin or dry skin I would skip it or try and grab a sample to test it out for yourself !

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The Face Shop Lovely Me:ex You and Face Blusher #10 Sandy Brown | Review

The Face Shop Lovely Me:ex You and Face Blusher have many different uses such as Highlighters, Blushes, and Bronzers. I purchased #10 so I'll be reviewing this as a bronzer 

Claims 

1. Clear colors deliver vitality to face
2. Moisturizing and shimmering highlighter create cubic effect on your face.
3. Creates a small face with shading.  

How did It work for me ?

I liked that this bronzer was

1. Compact 
2. Had a nice color 
3. Not to Orange , not to Brown
4. Blended easily 

I didn't like that 

1. It's Powdery 
2. Pigmentation is not great 

This line is priced very well, and I'm intrigued to try the highlighters and some of the blushes. 

Although there are some great pro's to this bronzer, It just didn't have the lasting power I wanted and I think there are a lot better bronzers out there. So even though I want to try out more colors I think my money will be better spent elsewhere. 

Hugs and Kisses, sorry this was a little late!

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Nature Republic Aloe Vera 92% Soothing Gel | Review

The Nature republic Aleo Vera 92% Soothing Gel, has been a cult product among the Asian beauty bloggers. So how did it work for me ?

What It Claims:

Licensed by CCOF of California.

It is completely natural, alcohol free and contains natural vitamins and enzymes that are essential to healthy, radiant skin.

Aloe Vera 80% Toneris made of 80% Aloe extracts , leaving your skin smooth and silky. The Aloe extract can deeply moisturize your skin. It also soothe and soften the skin,to stimulate the growth of healthy tissue. Removes excess surface oil without drying, leaving skin even-toned and soft.

Can be used as:

1.  Moisturizing cream or mask pack
2.  Base make up
3.  After shave cream
4.  Hair treatment
5.  Relax Swollen Eyes
6. Nail essence
7.  Body care
8.  Mask pack for relaxing sunburns

Yes I know I should probably go threw all 8 points, but I'm not going to. I'm purely going to tell how It worked for moisturizing my skin, and body. 

How did It work for me?

The harsh North American winters can be brutal on my skin, so In the winter I like to add an extra layer of moisture to my skin when I go to bed. So I can keep all my dry patches and scaly skin at bay (enter In the aloe vera gel that everyone keeps raving about). 

1. It's Improved the overall texture of my skin 
2. Not oily 
3. Cooling sensation (reduces puffiness around my eyes) 
4. Very light so It's perfect for summer, and moisturizing enough for winter time 
5. It does have a lot of different uses 
6. Great price for the amount of product you get (300ml /10.56 fl.oz.)
7. No cons In my opinion 

I think there are so many uses for this product, that you really can't go wrong. And the crazy thing Is, It truly works. So yes I'm In the cult....  

Overall 4.7/5

Hugs and Kisses Xoxo 

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Missha Signature Wrinkle Filler BB Cream | Sampler Impressions

What It Claims 

Missha Signature Wrinkle Filler BB Cream is a 2 in 1 filler BB Cream to cover fine lines and pores for radiant and sleek skin.

Features:

1. SPF37 / PA++ UV Blocking
2. Advanced Wrinkle Care
3. Perfect Cover makeup

What I Liked 

I enjoyed using this BB cream It gave me Med-Full coverage (leaning more to the medium coverage). It was extremely moisturizing, and had a nice color that blending into my skin tone.  

What I Didn't Like 

What I didn't like was that it wasn't very long lasting, and It settled into the fine lines around my mouth. And it seemed to cake up around my mouth Into smile lines etc.... Which killed me because this supposed to me a wrinkle filler!! After an 8 hour shift at the restaurant It had completely worn of ! This was very disappointed, because I expected a lot more out of missha BB Creams. 

Disclaimer - Everyone has different skin types, so Just because something works for me doesn’t mean It will work for you. That’s why If you head to my About Me page I will Include a description of my skin type. This is purely a first impressions post, so you are subject to a different opinion.

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Tony Moly Pocket Bunny Sleek Mist | Review

What It Claims:

Tony Moly Pocket Bunny Sleek Mist contains the essence of white fruits and vegetables, 
such as radish, cabbage and lemon extract. With a fresh aroma, it will provide you with a fresh feeling. And the packing is compact and easy to carry. 


"All these ingredients effectively reduce oil secretion and provide you with moisture, leaving your skin rich in nutrients" 

- Sasa.com

What did It do for me?

PRO'S 

1. Gave my makeup a nice finish 
2. Controlled my small amount of oiliness
3. Convenient 
4. Slightly Moisturizing  

CON'S 

1. Wasn't amazing 
2. Not enough product 

This product is effective, and It gave a really nice satin finish to my makeup. So I really enjoyed It for setting my makeup, but I did not see the nutrients It claims to infuse your skin with. As for oil control I don't have oily skin, so I don't know how It would work for people with very oily skin. 

Does this product deliver on what It claims ?

Yes and No 

I think this product does a really great job at setting your makeup and giving it a nice finish, but as for the skin benefits I didn't see any. 

I highly recommend this for setting your makeup and taking away the powdery look. 

Overall 

3.9/5

Hugs & Kisses 

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Skin79 Snail Nutrition BB Cream | Mini First Impressions

Remember this Is purely my first Impressions on Skin79's Snail Nutrition BB Cream

PRO'S 

1. Extremely Moisturizing 
2. Great Coverage (not to heavy, not to light)
3. Rich and Creamy Texture 

CON'S 

1. Feels very oily 
2. Pink undertones 

I like this BB Cream a lot, I just don't like It enough to purchase the full size. It feels very oily like sunscreen, and just because I have dry skin does not mean I want my face to feel oily. I really appreciated the medium coverage, because It didn't cake up at all. 

After an 8 hour shift at work, It looked ok but defiantly not great. 

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Skinfood Egg White Pore Mask | Review

What It Claims:

Skinfoods Egg White Pore Mask is a pore-refining cleanser with egg white extract that penetrates deeply into pores to remove pore clogging oil.

1. Minimizes pores 
2. Removes dirt 
3. Cleanses pores 

"Egg White, enriched with albumin, promotes firmer skin and smaller pores"

Does This Product Deliver On It's Claims?

This product does minimize your pores but not enough, It just does not cut it for me. I have huge pores and It made a small difference In minimizing them.

PRO'S 

1. After use skin appears smoother 
2. Pores are slightly minimized 
3. Gentle face mask 
4. Doesn't leave your skin feeling dry 
5. Does cleanse your pore's 

CON'S 

1. Pores are not visibly reduced 

How Did It work for me?

This mask is nice for an everyday mask that gives you brighter and cleaner skin, It's nice because your skin feels smoother and cleaner, and It just gives you a boost. Some masks leave your skin feeling dry and tight, but this one did not. 

On the other hand It disappoints on what It claims to do and what It Is supposed to do! Which Is  minimize your pores! I used this for a week straight and did not see a visable improvement In the size of my pores. So for this reason alone I give It a thumbs down. 

Overall 2.9/5

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Mizon Skin Turnaround Pore Refine Deep Cleansing Foam | Review

Mizon Skin Turnaround Pore Refine Deep Cleansing Foam claims a lot, does It hold up to those standards? Lets find out!

Ingredients:
Kaoline, Charcoal Powder, Hyaluronic Acid, Beta Glucan, Papaya Fruit, Gypsophila Root, West Ivy, Hydrolyzed Extension Collagen, Skin Relax Solution Complex

What It Claims

1. Removes oil and protects moisture
2. Mint fragrance provides cool and fresh texture
3. Prevents pores from blockage
4. Microbid scrubs dead skin cells
5. Smooth bubbles pacifies skin
6. Paraben-free, artificial dye-free

"Kaoline and charcoal powder absorbs waste, dead skin cells, and sebum"

How did It work for me?

PRO'S

1. Pores are less viable 
2. Skin is Smoother 
3. Lathers nicely 
4. Removes Sebum 
5. Breakouts are less noticeable, and going away!

CON'S

1. Gives that squeaky clean feeling 
2. Drys out skin 

Immediate Results I Saw 

With the first use my pores looked visibly smaller,and my skin was smoother. At first I didn't like the squeaky clean feeling, but It's helping my skin so I'll deal with It. During the summer time my forehead can become slightly oily, and I noticed that the next day I didn't have to touch up for forehead. 

Oil Control 

 The oil control has been good for me, but I have very little oil so I don't know how you'll fare with very oily skin. But I really do believe this will help you If you have very oily skin. 

Continued Use 

With continued use I did notice my skin was very dry, but I have just been compensating with with sleeping packs, and masks, so It hasn't been that big of an issue for me.My pores are less noticeable and, my pimples are going away. This has become a product I can't live without, and I think I'm going to try the whole product range! 

Overall 

4.7/5

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Tony Moly Kiss Kiss Lip Scrub | Review

What It claims:

Tonymoly Kiss Kiss Lip Scrub is a UV control lip essence for aging, thin, and vulnerable lip skin. Use peeling scrub first, the grain containing scrub will make lips soft and peel off excess skin without irritation. 

Benefits:

1. Exfoliates
2. UV protection
3. Softens
4. No Irritation
5. Moisturizes

"Contains Jojooba and Macadamia oil"

What did It do for me:

PRO'S 

1. Moisturizing  
2. Not to harsh 
3. Convenient

CON'S 

1. Didn't remove dry skin 
2. Not enough grains
3. Doesn't come with enough product 

Why didn't It work for me ?

If I'm going to buy a lip scrub I expect It to exfoliate my lips. This one however can't decide weather It's moisturizer or lip scrub, that really annoys me. Granted I have a lot of dry skin on my lips, and I'm used to using my face scrub on my lips so this could be why It only removed 1/4 of my dry skin. But common a lip scrub should remove dry skin, and this one defiantly missed the mark. 

Could It work for you ?

YES It could work for you, If you have a little bit of dry skin, and all you want is for your lips to look refreshed and somewhat moisturized (your lips but better) . But If you need a harsher exfoliate than NO It will not work for you. 

Overall 

2.9/5

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Etude House Dear My Blooming Lips-Talk BE105 | Review

Etude House Dear My Blooming Lips-Talks have outstanding colors with a creamy gel type texture that creates clean, and vividly colored lips.This collection offers some of the most natural to dramatic colors for your pout.

This Product Claims to Offer 

1. Vivid Colors 
2. Smooth Gel/Creamy Texture 
3. Moist Shine

"This product has a Moist Shine"

What Did It Do For Me ?

PRO'S

1. Very moisturizing 
2. Build-able Color 
3. Medium to Opaque Color 
4. Texture is creamy
5. Not to beige of a color
6. Overall lovely lipstick

CON'S

1. Not a gel texture (If that's really a con)
2. Can show flaky skin on lips

Finals Thoughts:

I am so glad I finally broke down and bought one of these lipsticks, because they are absolutely awesome! I will be purchasing a lot more colors from this line!

 BE105 is a beige nude, depending on your lip pigmentation, and undertones It might show up differently on you than it did on me. The texture is creamy and very moisturizing, but you might want to exfoliate your lips before you put this on, as It tends to show the flaky skin on your lips. I also love the pigmentation on these, you can either have a sheer finish or build it up to a very opaque finish. As It sits this is a wonderful nude, but I have too put a shear pink gloss over top, because It can be a little too brown for me. All In all It's right up there with my top nudes, and I would honestly suggest this lipstick to anyone.

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Skin79 Rose Mist Toner | Review

Skin 79 Rose Mist Toner claims to 

1. Relax the body and mind with rose aroma 
2. Moisturize dehydrated skin
3. Liven skin with continual moisture 
4. Plus It's a simple portable toner 

"An Aromatic Oasis For Dry Skin"

"The Hydrating Skin Project"

-Skin79 website

What did It do for me?

PRO'S

1. Love the smell 
2. Gentle on the skin
3. Can be used over makeup, gives you a dewy glow 
4. Refreshing 
5. Hydrating/Moisturizing  

CON'S 

1. No serious cons 

Skin79 really delivered on this product, I really believe It achieves everything It claims, expect the whole calming the mind and spirit thing. Every time I use my skins look more awake (if that's possible) I don't look so tired Is what I'm trying to get at. 

Immediate Results I saw

After I washed my face I used my regular toner, then I moisturized, and then I sprayed this over my face. When I woke up in the morning my skin didn't look so dull or tired! So this was on the first night I used the mist, and I've continued using it this way. 

Results after a week of use 

I'll say this right now I haven't seen a stupendous/mind boggling improvement In my skin, but I have seen enough of an improvement to repurchase, and I think that's proof enough that a products works. My skin just looks healthier overall!

Final Thoughts

I also absolutely love putting this over my makeup, as I said it gives me a dewy glow while setting my makeup into place (and no It doesn't slide around my face). And the smell could be an issue for some people, but for me It wasn't a big deal. 

I would honestly recommend this to anyone (my mom even loves It). 

Overall 

4.5/5

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