Review : Innisfree Mineral Single Shadow #11

Helllo friends! I'm back for another daily dose of reviews! Today, I will be reviewing a make up product that's under Innisfree. In the photos that I provide, the eye shadow might be a bit different...I tried to break the eye shadow and stir up the bottom to compress it back to one piece. When I was doing my prom make up, I was in a rush and kept on using one brush without cleaning it and dipping it into all of my eye shadows.. Now my light colored eye shadows have a tint of another color in it. But I will provide the original picture and the picture of it now for you guys to see. It kind of had a brown-shimmer eye shadow on it after I finished using it. Today's item that I'll be reviewing is the...
Innisfree Mineral Single Shadow #11

First Impressions
This product did not interest me that much when I saw it online but I ordered it because I wanted to try out one of Innisfree's eye make up. Normally, I only purchase skin care products from them because they're more of a natural ingredient using-brand but I wanted to give it a try. Through their variety of single eye shadows, this blue shade stood out the most to be because the options that were given to me (through TesterKorea) were mostly matte or shimmery browns/creams/pinks/tans. I like to get some cool colors added to my collection because they match with most of my clothes and also, they give you a unique look. This eye shadow was pretty inexpensive, about... $4 USD max. This item wasn't as important to me when I made the order because I also bought different eye shadows from different brands like Etude House, Missha and Aritaum at the time.

This is the original l color and the selection that I saw online when purchasing

Texture/PigmentationWhen I first got the item, I kept "swatching" it and the texture was pretty rough, sandy and gritty. It was not creamy or jelly-like like I'd prefer.. But after using the item for the first time on the day of prom, it became really soft and creamy. I prefer this over sandy/rough because it makes the product last longer and makes applying it easier. The product isn't really strong on pigmentation and you'd have to swipe at it a few times to get it's true color. If you only go through it once or twice, you'd only get the shimmer glitter that's on it. When you go through it and fully get the color, it'll come on as a lilac-blue shimmer that has an iridescent glow around it.
ProsI really like this eye shadow after using it. I was pretty surprised by how well it came on when I was applying it. Normally, when dry/sandy eye shadows like this (at first) are applied, they do not have a lot of pigmentation and they do not apply evenly. For this eye shadow, after rubbing my eye shadow brush into it for awhile, it became really creamy and melted on my eyes, making it last longer. The amount of time that it stayed on my eyes was ridiculously great. I applied the eye shadow on around 12PM and it lasted all the way until 1AM on the day of my prom. My prom had terrible conditions to it too; the humid/hot weather and the pouring rain/wind. For the price of this item, I was surprised it could last this long. I also like how it came on as an iridescent color and shined really well in the light. The iridescence made you look friendlier when applied in the center and inner tear of your eyes. Most shadows do not become creamy after it started out as gritty so that's always a bonus. It also comes in a single container and the metal tray that it is on is tightly glued down unlike the Etude House Look at my Eyes shadows.
ConsThis item had a con of starting out as a gritty and sandy shadow. And it also really got mixed in with my other eye shadow (maybe that's my fault..). Another problem I had with it was that it isn't really pigmented so I kept on having to go through it several times to get my desired color.
Ratings
4 out of 5! This product is a really good product to lighten up your make up and make you look fresh and friendly! It's iridescence gives you this special look. When I wore it, it lasted for over 12 hours through thick and thin weather. This color works with almost any color because of it's light but cool glow. I feel like it really awakened my eyes when it was on. The only problem I had with it is that it lacks pigmentation and takes a lot to get the actual desired color. But other than that, it really satisfied me. It also feels pretty cool when you put it on, if that makes sense. It's perfect for an elegant look or just a fresh summer look!

Review : Etude House Color In Liquid Lips #OR205

Hi guys! I'm back today with another review for you guys! I'd like to spend just a moment to say...Thank you for supporting me throughout my blogging career! Even though it has only been a short while, I'm still glad you guys take your time to check out my reviews. I'd also like to welcome Australia, Malaysia, Singapore and Venezuela to becoming a part of my viewing family! Today, I'll be reviewing a product from the one and only... Etude House! You guys might be wondering why I review all of Etude House's products, but its just because I just easily fall for their cute products. Their products are really inexpensive and they keep coming out with promotions and new products to intrigue me! I've recently received a trial kit from them too for their new line (Pink Vital Water) and after I am done testing it out, I'll let you guys know how it goes! Today's product that I'll be reviewing is the...
Etude House Color In Liquid Lips #OR205

First Impressions
This product gravitated my eyes towards it because of it's coral complexions. This was one of Krystal's Pick from 1 out of the 2 that she chose from in the selection. This product offered a wide variety of colors but I leaned to this one because it appeared to be the smoothest color and at the same time, most appealing. I really like the Korean-coral look so that's what I was thinking of when I ordered this product. This product was also on sale when I bought it (around $7).

Texture/PigmentationThe texture to this product was pretty thick and sticky. It was rather hard to spread the product than the Berry Delicious Color In Liquid Lips edition (I'm guessing because the Berry Delicious version was an upgrade of this version). The product was more lumpy than I expected it would be.. This was one of my first products that came in and I did not expect much, but after using it for 1-2 months, I realized that it is kind of thick for a "liquefied lipstick". The pigmentation for this product is super strong and bright. The color is a bright red-orange and a bit more than coral should appear as. The pigmentation would probably look better on brighter/lighter skin undertones because it stands out too much for people with dark skin undertones.

ProsThe tube that the product came in is super cute. I love the hearts and lip designs that goes around the tube. I love how the inside is in a clear container with the point sticking out like a normal lipstick (like the Berry Delicious Color In Liquid Lips). The product has a defined brush inside of it making it easier to apply and get every corner of your lips. Unlike the Berry Delicious Color In Liquid Lips, the lip applicator is not bent to a side, making it feel more stable. 

ConsUnfortunately, I had quite a handful of problems with this product. The color just stood out too much and it was past coral. The product's scent when used came on as a grape medicine scent then the after smell transformed into a papaya scent?? This product is also a huge drainer of moisturization from your lips. After applying the product, you can feel your lips start to get very dry within 5-10 minutes. The product is also very thick, making it hard to apply smoothly across your lips. It comes on as "clumpy" and uneven. Due to the dryness and thickness, the product will become super pigmented in one area then unpigmented in the other area, causing your lips to have a patchy pigmentation. Most of Etude House's lip products consider their user's skin tone but I feel like some of the colors in this product's selection did not consider it. Saying this, I'd have to say that it does not really work with people with dark skin undertones because it looks like a highlighter on us.
Ratings
2 out of 5. Due to some of the cons that I listed above, I feel like this would not be a product I recommend to you guys. But if you're okay with BRIGHT complexions and do not mind moisturizing your lips some how every other half hour then I would recommend this product to you. I just did not find it that great because it is dry and very uneven when applied. Maybe it's just me, but I've tried using this product many times and all of the times that I've used it, it came out with the same results. Not moisturized and very uneven. I wouldn't say Krystal's Pick is bad but I feel like it could work for some people and not so well for some others. I do love the packaging and pointed-tip applicator though! Hoping to give this product more chances!

Review : Etude House Berry Delicious Set (Spring 2016 Collection)

Hi friends! May I just say that I am super excited about the blog review that I'll be releasing today?? This is probably the first series that I saw from Etude House when I gained interest in Korean beauty products. It's a set from Etude House that I've been slowly recruiting ever since the beginning of March. This is a series that Etude House released as their Spring 2016 collection and it was released at the beginning of February. The strawberries, hearts and little flowers really give it that young spring, fresh look. As I slowly purchased these items, I began to order more and more because of it's SUPER CUTE packaging. I really love the packaging for these items. They're so cute and bright, it's just really overwhelming. The theme colors of this collection is red and light pink. The Etude House Spring 2016 collection is... the Berry Delicious edition! The theme is strawberries and and small hearts. The products that I'll be reviewing for this series is...

-Etude House Berry Delicious Color In Liquid Lips Juicy (#PK013, #PK014, #GR701)
-Etude House Berry Delicious Berry Cream Blusher (#2)
-Etude House Berry Delicious Fantastic Color Eyes (#7 Strawberry Mojito)
-Etude House Berry Delicious Any Cushion Case 
-Etude House Berry Delicious Souffle Nail (#5 and #6)

First Impressions

The packaging just stole my heart in general. For the strawberry lip tints, I just loved how it's in a clear tube with a symmetrical shape with the product filling in. The colors are so vibrant and fun! I loved how they put the strawberry seeds on the tube, making it look like its real strawberries. At first, when I saw the green lip tint (Berry Kiwi Tok Tok #GR701), I was intrigued by it's mint color (I love mint colors...) but kind of unsure about the purple shade that it transformed to afterwards. After watching some swatches, the purple wasn't as heavy, so I decided to order it. But unfortunately, it's rareness was so popular, it sold out and I had to wait and order it on the main site -Etude House. As for the blush, the Berry Delicious logo is the only unique thing about the case, but I also like the swatches that I saw of it online. For the eye shadow palette, it came in two shades, the strawberry mojito (#7) and the strawberry fondue (#8). I actually liked the strawberry fondue more because of it's bright and contrasting colors but either one will work. I know these palettes are really hard to get because every where that I checked, it was sold out and this was ever since early March. ): Only the main site had this in stock, and it was only the mojito version too. The outside of the palette is a strawberry pattern and it's super super super cute! For the any cushion case, I just ordered it because I needed a new cushion case and also, the cute logo is on there again and it's a two toned case, so that's something that is unique that gravitated me towards it. In general, Play Nail Polish from Etude House just always attracts me. When I saw the strawberry-looking caps of the Souffle Nail Polish bottles, I was like yes. Add to cart, add to cart and add to cart. The two colors I chose both had small designs and glitter in it, making it more fun and popping for the spring. This only made the nail polish bottles more irresistible than ever!

Texture/PigmentationEtude House Berry Delicious Color In Lips Liquid Juicy
For the lip tints, when applied, they come on really smoothly and moisturizing unlike some of Etude House's previous releases (the Color In Liquid Lips line). The color was not too much and the brush was slanted with an end as a round arrow which made it easier to apply.

The texture was rather on the thin side than the thick side which made it spread easily across your lips. Luckily, this kind of lip tint was not too sticky unlike other kinds. The pigment came out really well on each tint and it was not too overwhelming either. Some lip tints would apply on unevenly but this one was smooth and came on evenly without having any pigmentation problems in any areas. For the #PK013 (Berry Banana Homemade), the color was really light and added a welcoming touch to your look. This color is good for every day looks because it is natural and not too much or too little. It brightens up your looks with it's bright contrasting colors and enhances any type of make up you use too. As for the #PK014 (Berry Cherry To Go), it gives you a very dangerous and feminine look that can just end your night perfectly. It's great for more than the spring season due to it's dark tones but the violet-pink shade allows you to wear it in daylight too. With this color, you can never go wrong because it covers both, light and dark, skin undertones. As for the special two toned mint lip tint #GR701 (Berry Kiwi Tok Tok), it goes from a mint color to a lavender color and this lavender color is super extraordinary. Don't worry, extraordinary doesn't mean weird. It's great for the night when you want to pull off a unique look! I think this color might be hard to match but if you're working with cool colors instead of warm colors, I think it'd really compliment your look. I'd personally use this color at night because in my opinion, I'd prefer cool colored-make up to be used at night for parties, events, etc. 

Etude House Berry Delicious Berry Cream Blusher
For the blush, I'd say the texture isn't anything special but it's not too powdery. It feels creamy but has a tint of a jelly texture in it. I'm not sure if you've ever heard of a jelly texture blush though... The color I chose (#2) is the most doll-like color out of all of them and I probably would of gone with the (#1, the coral color) but since it was sold out and I already have an orange-tan glow on me, I'd go for something more natural. This color does not apply on too heavily but lightly and that's a good thing because you don't want to overdo your blush or else you'll look like you're having a heat stroke. The pigmentation comes on really well though, so just because it's light, don't think it's not gonna come on unless you stroke the blush 20 times!

Etude House Berry Delicious Fantastic Color Eyes
The colors to this palette is beautiful. I really love the different varieties it offers but at the same time, they blend well together. The texture to this product is very smooth and creamy, making it easier to apply. The pigmentation is very strong, just by one rub of my finger, I have the desired pigmentation on my finger. Each color applies on differently and the darkest color applies really well, even with the amount of shimmer it has on it. Shimmers tend to prevent you from getting a lot of pigmentation but for this palette, it's really different and you can notice it too. 

In here, you can see that there are two matte shadows, two glitters and two shimmers (left to right). These colors can cover all four seasons and is wearable for day/night. The spearmint(green) and crushed strawberry(orange shimmer) could make a nice contrast to represent the spring and it's blossoming seeds. For summer, you can use the soda water(white) and contrast to the lime&breeze squeeze (nude orange) or crushed strawberry(orange shimmer) for a soft but fresh look, ready for a nice day in the sun. Or for fall, you can get your sultry, warm colors by using the three natural shades (soda water, berry brown sugar and mojito party!). For winter, you can pick anything because it's all about the Christmas lights, warm, cozy look or breezy, cold look. Anything works with winter! 

Etude House Berry Delicious Souffle NailFor the two nail polishes I bought, one is on the cool-colored side and the other is on the warm-colored side. The mojito polish has cerulean blue, silver, white and lime green confetti shaped as dots and small thin streaks. I find this perfect for the summer because it's very beach-like! As for the sly strawberry polish, there's white, yellow, orange and pink confetti shaped in dots. This polish is perfect for the spring because of it's vibrant colors and natural-floral colors too!

ProsThe packaging is the best here! I really like the light pink mixed with the red, along with the strawberries as their main logo. The flowers and hearts just add an extra cuteness to the overall packaging too. As for the cushion... I didn't really talk about the texture and pigmentation of the any cushion case because come on...IT'S A CASE. BUT...the case is really cute.

It has the Berry Delicious logo on it and it's pink at the top and a vibrant red shade at the bottom. I'm still waiting on a cushion that can fit in there so it can be put to use! I'm so excited for it! As for the lip tints, they're super pigmented and carries many fun/vibrant colors. 

They smell GREAT..AND they're very moisturizing. The tube packaging is super cute and the brush is a fine tip where it's not too pointy nor too undefined. The lip tint also lasts for a very long time on your lips, so that is also something to look forward to. For the blush, I normally do not smell my blush...but just because this is a "berry" themed product, I took a nice whiff. And I don't think I'm crazy...but the blush smells quite good. It has this light artificial strawberry smell. The color is very natural and the product does not come on as cakey or over done. For the palette, I LOVE LOVE LOVE it. I love the colors and how they carry 3 different kinds of eye shadow, I love how the colors can blend well. The eye shadow palette is very thin and light weighted, making it easier to carry around. As mentioned before, the 6 colors provided can cover all 4 seasons (day and night). The palette case seems sturdy too, it seems like if you drop it, it wouldn't shatter easily. As for the outer packaging on the outside of the palette, it is also very cute with the strawberry pattern!

For the Souffle Nail polish that I bought, I really like how they're fun and confetti'd. I prefer using this over something other than a clear coat (probably over a white nail polish) so it could shine more. The strawberry caps for the bottles are super attractive too! They're really inexpensive and I think I got them for $2-3 USD.

Cons
The only problem I probably have with the Berry Delicious lip tints is that the bending of the lip brush does not feel sturdy. I feel like you could easily damage it or snap it off when you're dipping the stick back into the container. And as for the #GR701 (Berry Kiwi Tok Tok), I feel like the lip tint is more of a lip stain. I've done a couple of swatches for my friends when I first received it and it stained...like STAINED. I guess it's supposed to be a good thing, but I consider, too much isn't too good either. For the blush, I really do not have a problem with it, I just wish it came in a clear/matte cover to make it look cuter (like the Etude House Lovely Cookie Blusher). That would make it look cuter and less "cheap" than the logo sticker placed on top of a plastic container. For the eye shadow palette, I wish I got the strawberry fondue in #8 but this will work. I thought I ordered the fondue one on Etude House and I was surprised when it came in as the mojito, but it's okay! I won't be picky, both are great in their own ways! For the cushion case, I wish it'd be a little less bulky. As for the nail polish, they do not seem to appear to be like what they looked like online... Online, the glitter and confetti seemed to have a shine but when you look at it in real life, it's more dull. There isn't really any glitter or shine in here and when you apply the polish, it's hard to get the confetti to stay on your nail instead of sticking onto the painting brush. As you can see below, it looks a lot brighter than the bottles I have in my images. 

Ratings
4 out of 5 for the Berry Delicious Color In Liquid Lips Juicy! They're very pigmented (and maybe TOO pigmented..) but I love the colors that they have and the wide variety they offer. I really like the Berry Banana Homemade lip tint because of it's natural yet friendly look it can give you. This is perfect for spring because spring is all about that nice, light, yet natural pink petals that flowers have. The mint green packaging of the Berry Kiwi Tok Tok is also my favorite. I love mint, aqua, green-blue pastel colors like that! I like how the product is not too drying and stays on for awhile. Other products that stay on for awhile is usually very dehydrating for the lips. The product contains fruit extracts to keep your lips moisturized for quite awhile. And the glycerin that it contains keeps the product looking fresh and glossy on your lips! The liquid tube is also designed like a strawberry!

4.5 out of 5 for the Berry Delicious Berry Cream Blusher! This is a very natural color and I love the pink glow that can work on light/dark skinned undertones. It applies smoothly without needing any extra applications due to it staying on for awhile. It also smells really nice! I just wished the packaging would be a bit more appealing in quality wise.

5 out of 5 for the Berry Delicious Fantastic Color Eyes! I love this product. This product has been one of the products I've been yearning to get when I first gained interest in Korean beauty products. I know this product is really good because it's been on high demand for at least 2 months in a row and I've finally got my hands on it (mid May...). I am still keeping the #8 palette (Strawberry Fondue) in mind because I think the red/pink/brown colors will contrast really well together and they'll make a unique look! As for the mojito palette, it covers all seasons, as mentioned, and it gives off a refreshing look. I like how the palette is slim and unlike a lot of palettes, it does not use excess space for nothing. Some palettes are super long but there is nothing there but just excess material. This case is good to use as a travel item and it has a pretty cute packaging, you can recognize this anywhere and never misplace it! I'm loving this strawberry pattern!

3 out of 5 for the Berry Delicious Souffle Nails! As much as I love the confetti theme, I just wish it wasn't so dull. The dullness of this product just makes the product lose it's specialty and quality. It even makes the packaging lose some points because it's not as shiny as it appeared online. I tend to get disappointed when I'm tricked by the filters/pictures online of the products. Other than that, I do like how it matches the spring/summer season and I do like the strawberry seed-dotted caps!

Brief Introduction of Spring Haul 2016!

Hi friends! As you all know, I've sat out of writing blogs for a week or two but...I'M BACK! I've just been occupied with school and events as I am finishing my time up in high school. But luckily, I've also found new products to write reviews on for you guys and hopefully you guys will enjoy it! While I sat out, two new packages that I've ordered in April has come. The products I've ordered are more on the make up side than skin care. I think there is one to two skin care products in there. Some of these products were ordered on Etude House and the rest were ordered through iBuyBeauti. I normally do not order through the main Etude House site because of shipping costs or overpriced items but the only reason why I ordered through there was because I wanted to get the items that other Korean beauty sites do not carry. Most of the products that I ordered were either out of stock/discontinued or just never on other sites. And as for the iBuyBeauti, I got a satisfying promotion email from them telling me that they've released Kakao eye shadow palettes!!! So the products that came in were...(going from left to right)
(from Etude House)
-Etude House Berry Delicious Fantastic Color Eyes (Strawberry Mojito #7)
-Etude House Twin Shot Lips x Tint (PK001 and OR201)
-Play Nail Polish (#85 BL612, #69 GR701, #01 WH901, #107 BE109)
-Etude House Berry Delicious Color In Liquid Lips Juice (Berry Kiwi Tok Tok #GR701)
-Pink Vital Water Trial
-Etude House Play Juice Bar Palette 
(from iBuyBeauti)
-The Face Shop x Kakao Friends Mono Pop Eyes (APEACH)
-The Face Shop x Kakao Friends Mono Pop Eyes (MUZI)

As you guys can see, this haul mostly covers bright colors that represent the blooming spring. I'm so excited to do reviews on these products for you guys! The pink vital water was actually a gift that Etude House offered after I ordered over a certain amount. Inside the pink vital water trial package, there is a mini facial toner, emulsion, serum and cream. I'll let you guys know how this set turns out and if it's a product I recommend or nottt. 

These are the 4 eye shadow palettes that I've presented above. As you can see, it's leaning towards the pink and natural side because that's what spring is all about. The Kakao Muzi palette (yellow palette on bottom right) is more of a natural-everyday look than the spring, poppy colors. I really like the shimmery-glittery, metallic colors that are provided in the other 3 palettes though. It feels like they're less boring and add more fun and pop to your eyes! For the Muzi palette, it's more toned down and has less glitter in it. More than half of their colors are matte and the rest are just a light shimmer. I'm really excited to try out the Juice Bar Palette though because it offers a bunch of metallic, poppy colors and it's just perfect for spring AND summer! Be sure to tune in to see more reviews on these new products and let me know which ones you'd like to see a review of first!

Review : Innisfree Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask

Helloooo friends! I'm back. Sorry for skipping my daily blogs for awhile. I've currently been busy with school and out of school activities. But luckily, I have a new item to review for you. This item would be under the brand Innisfree. Innisfree is another popular brand in Korea and is especially known for it's natural ingredient-filled products. They're basically the world of natural products. They also have a line called the "Jeju Volcanic" and I'll be doing a review over one of the series' product. Some of their products stand in the top 10 for a lot of beauty gurus' favorites and Korean beauty product websites. The brand came pretty familiar to me after I realized Girl's Generation's Yoona is a model for Innisfree. I bought this product for $11-12 on iBuyBeauty and it came in pretty quickly. So far, I've had no disappoints over Innisfree and I'm hoping there's none to come! Today's product that I'll be reviewing is the...
Innisfree Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask 

First Impressions
One of the biggest reasons why I tried this product would be the reviews and advertisements it had going around. This product has never failed to make TesterKorea's weekly top 100 products and it's still going strong. I think the original version (Innisfree Jeju Volcanic Pore Clay Mask) is advertised more but I'm the type of person who would just go for super because I feel like it's an upgrade from the original product. Basically... Super = Better. Another intriguing factor that intrigued me to this product was it's natural products. As we know, Innisfree is like the kings of natural ingredients and with clay, you can never go unnatural with clay products. I've also always wanted to get a clay mask too because I've heard that they are good at removing excess dirt and is a very good pore reliever too!
Texture
The texture to this clay mask is pretty thick and that allows the product to spread out evenly among your face. When spreading the product, you could feel a cool breezy sensation through the layer of clay that's applied. The thickness of the product makes the product last longer because a little goes a long way so you only need a little on your finger to cover your entire face. 

Pros
A huge benefit to this product that I love is that after you wash off the dried mask, you can actually feel the difference in your skin. Your skin feels clean, no sebum or clogged pores anymore. While having the product on, it gives you this cool, relaxing feeling on your skin that makes you just want to keep it on longer. The surprising thing about this product is that it only needs to be on your face for 10-15 minutes unlike other clay masks that requires 20-30 minutes. The drying of the clay mask allows your face to tighten which helps the mask remove sebum, blackheads and dead skin cells. The clay dust that comes from the product helps as an exfoliator for dead skin cells which helps you get a clear complexion and smooth surface. This product is a 3 in 1 benefit. I highly recommend this product to my viewers out there with oily skin because it DOES dry your skin out which is good because it calms the excess oil down. It leaves the skin feeling smooth and deflates breakouts too!
Cons
One regret I have about this product is that when I bought it, they did not carry a size bigger than a 100mL container. The size is surprisingly really small and I feel like it could run out anytime while I need it! I also wish it came with a small spoon for hygienic reasons. I share this product with my sister and I feel like it's just more sanitary if we had a spoon that we could use to scoop the product out with. This container shape makes it a bit harder to scoop out the product that lingers on the side too. Although this product cleans out your pores, I do not feel like it is a big pore minimizer. 

Ratings
4 out of 5! This product is a great cleanser but unfortunately, there were some small cons that took some credit out of it. This isn't the strongest pore minimizer product that I've used and also the hygienic usage isn't great either. But I love the cooling sensation it gives off! The thickness of the clay mask really makes your face feel tighter though. You can feel that your face has no dirt after using this product. It cleans your pores thoroughly and minimizes breakouts. This product also does not contain any scent and contains full natural products. It carries Jeju Island's natural volcanic clay which is a good dirt absorber for your skin! Keep in mind, this product is very drying because it has to absorb all of the excess oil to get the excess dirt so it'll quench your skin! Apply moisturizer on afterwards to completely revive your skin!

Review : Aritaum Mono Eyes in No. 113

Hi guys! I'm backkk. Sorry for the long weekend break that I took. I've been taking time to consider which products I should review for y'all and let me tell you, I've got amazing products with beautiful colors/effective results for you! This product that I am going to review today is the first disappointment that I've had before even using the product. Even though the product came destroyed, I still wanted to try to repair it and make it usable because it's an eye shadow, and it's not like the product can't be used, tossing it would just be a waste. The product that I am about to review came in destroyed, the container was fine, it was wrapped in bubble wrap in a plastic sleeve but I do not understand how it broke. Don't worry friends, I let TesterKorea know about the product and they said they'll compensate by replacing it with another one. Unfortunately they ran out of this color so I got to choose another one from Aritaum's mono eyes selection. I'm guessing TesterKorea's packaging department did not carefully choose the product unless they carelessly just threw it in for packaging without thinking twice about it. But anyways, the product that I'll be reviewing today is the...
Aritaum Mono Eyes in No. 113 

First Impressions
This product was eye catching! The iridescent glow that it gives off just seemed so happy and shining on the model in the picture given. If you haven't noticed, I tend to prefer light colored eye shadows over dark colored shadows because it just gives the look a nicer vibe. Even though I have a dark skin undertone, bright colored shadows show up nicely because it's a contrast to my skin. This product seems to be in between a gold and an orange, not too orange or yellow. It's like an even sand color with a nice shimmer to it. If anything, I'd count it as a light peach color that twinkles in any kind of
lighting.

Texture/Pigmentation
 After repairing and pressing the powder back into place for a smooth and compacted surface, the texture was really creamy and jelly-like. It even looked smooth even though the pressing that I pressed did not fully even out the surface. With only one swipe of my ring finger through the surface of the eye shadow, it provided more than enough product on my finger than was needed. The pigment is really strong and it has this beautiful iridescent duo-toned color to it. When the product is in it's case, it shows off as a pink-salmon pearl color but on the skin, it shows off as a light lavender shade with tons of shimmer in it. Unfortunately, this product did not show up as it appeared online but it's okay; this shadow's color came in stunningly!

Pros
Although I'd prefer the true color of what I ordered, I don't mind it because the color is just so opalescent in every angle there is to view it from. The pink pearl contrasting to the lavender did surprise me but in a good way, and I am very pleased to the amount of pigment it carries. This color and texture just wows me. This color is perfect for spring because it just blossoms along with the many bright colored flowers out there! Even the lavender-colored flowers contrast this because of the colors it expresses from the refracting lights. And the shimmer is a pink tint so it can compliment any red-pink-white backgrounds. I just love the softness of the product after I compacted it together. I'm not sure if this is how the product should feel originally but I really like how it's creamy. My favorite types of eye shadows would be the jelly/creamy eye shadows because they're easier to apply and they stay on for longer!

Cons
The only heartbreaking problem that I have with this product was that it came in destroyed and it's a mess when you open it now...Even though I cleared away the loose product, it still sometimes comes off loosely so I'd need to find a way to fully compact the product into not falling out.

Ratings
3 out of 5, due to the loose powdering of the product. The product came in completely destroyed but luckily, I was able to give it some credit back due to it's pigmentation and jelly-like texture! The duo-toned color is just rare because not a lot of products have it these days. Once again, the iridescence is just another thing I love about this product. It just shines so lightly but at the same time, it's so eye catching! This product is also not as bulky as it looks and is very light. If it wasn't for the cracked material, I probably would of gave it a 5/5. The packaging for this product also reminds me of 3CE's shadow's packaging, very simple but at the same, very striking!!

Review : TonyMoly Pocket Bunny Moist Mist

Ello friends! I'm back with another product and this is one that I use daily! This product is used as a moisturizer but there is also a sleek version of it for people with oily skin. This product's packaging is also very cute and was introduced to me by my collab partner that I work with behind the scenes. It took me a while to get around to ordering this product but when it finally came in, it has never failed to disappoint me! This product is not an Etude House product but it's a TonyMoly product that's also another Korean brand. TonyMoly is also known for it's cute packaging and several different natural ingredient-carrying products that have good use for all sorts of stuff. TonyMoly is also another inexpensive, good quality brand that I recommend to you. For today, I'll be reviewing the...
TonyMoly Pocket Bunny Moist Mist!

First Impressions
The first impression I had on the TonyMoly Pocket Bunny Moist Mist was that it was cute. It did not really intrigue me when my collab partner pointed it out to me so I did not order it ASAP. It was cute but I was still warped inside my world and mind of #ETUDEHOUSEALLTHEWAY! After a month or two, I finally ordered this product on TesterKorea for about $6 USD and it came about a month later(Yes, Tester DOES do this to you sometimes.) My first impression when I used it was that I LOVED the peach smell. I love artificial peach smells and it smelled like my TonyMoly peach lip balm that I also got from Tester. As I sprayed it for the first time on my face, all of my friends freaked out because it was just directly sprayed in my face unexpectedly. It was quite funny. But anyways, I knew I'd keep using this product because of the smell and soft feel it gave my face.

Texture
The texture to this product wasn't anything special that appealed to me. It was just like any other moisturizing mist that you'd get but it did surprisingly soften and moisturize my face as soon as I patted and tapped the product in! One pump would cover about 1/2 to 2/3 of your face which is also good because it'll go a long way like that.

Pros
The pros to the TonyMoly Pocket Bunny Moist Mist would be it's smell, cute packaging and affects it left on my face. The smell is an artificial peach smell which I told you guys, I'm a big fan of. The cute packaging would be the adorable bunny shaped container which the product comes in and it even has a cute little bunny face on the cap. The container comes in this pocket sized thin bottle that allows you to easily carry this around. This is a travel sized product that is light weighted which is always great for on the go! I normally carry a cross body bag every where I go and I'd always make room for this little baby to squish in and come with me. If I haven't told you this yet, I live in Houston, Texas and as of right now in mid May, it is about 94 degree Fahrenheit(34 degree Celsius) outside in the afternoon, which will dry your skin up from all of the heat. This product is my savior each and every day that I've been with it. It never fails me in moisturizing and it's also very inexpensive! It absorbs quickly into the skin which makes the moisturizing procedure fast and easy for the little time we have on our hands!
Cons
There are no problems with this product from what I've seen!

Rating
Definitely 5 OUT OF 5! The TonyMoly Pocket Bunny Moist Mist is super cute, super easy to use AND super inexpensive! It's hard to find products like these mist moisturizers that contain as much natural ingredients as this product has. The three main fruit ingredients that this product contains is apple, black grape and peach! The usage of peaches in this product is good to regenerate skin tissues due to it's help in moisturizing by Vitamin A and C. Peaches also contain sedative properties in their seeds which help relax the skin when the mist is applied. Light pats and taps here and there help the product sink in and immediately show a difference in your skin when you're on the go and there's no time to apply moisturizing cream all over your face. The scent is also quite calming and the coolness of the product misting down on your face helps you relax! I love this product and wish I got it sooner!

Review : Look at My Eyes Eye Shadows (#RD302, #OR202, #BR402, #BE105)

Hi guys! I'm back again and this time, I'm reviewing some make up products from our lovely Etude House instead of their skincare products. If you haven't noticed yet, Etude House carries a huge variety of fun eye shadow colors in matte, shimmer and glitter shades. They have several lines that are for specific seasons and several for just every day looks. I really enjoy buying these eye shadows because they are very light-weighted, inexpensive and very cute! Like I said, I'm a sucker for Etude House's cute products. So today I will be doing reviews on 4 different eye shadows from...
Etude House's Look At My Eyes Line (left to right)
-Look at My Eyes Jewel #RD302
-Look at My Eyes Jewel #OR202
-Look at My Eyes Cafe #BR402
-Look at My Eyes Jewel #BE105

First Impressions
The first two etude products I've ever owned was the #OR202 and #BR402. It was given to me as a Christmas present and at that time, I wasn't really interested into Korean beauty products. As I started getting interested into their products, Etude House was my go to brand. The two colors that I had intrigued me because the #BR402 showed up really well as a color contrast on my dark under toned-skin and the #OR202 was my favorite because it had that coral-peachy color that I always like. The shimmers on the #OR202 was very subtle, which amazed me because by looking at it, you'd be surprise that it showed up so lightly. After a few months, I ordered the #BE105 through Tester because it was the kind of color that seemed like I would use in my inner tear line. Koreans are all about the doe-eyed look with a bright shimmer on their inner tear line to show a gentle and friendly look, and I just looove that look! I also knew that it'd blend quite well with my #BR402 with the dark to bright contrast. Then I ordered the the #RD302 because I wanted a unique color that can go for a rose-like effect, something that isn't common among my collection of eye shadows.
Texture/Pigmentation
#RD302 - The texture is between smooth and rough because you can feel the glittery product as you run your finger through the product. It comes onto your finger/brush as a creamy shadow, so don't worry about grittiness or uneven texture. The pigmentation on this product is rather strong and appears on dark under toned-skin as a hot pink mixed with a little of fruit punch-red in it. This type of eye shadow would be the glitter because you can see the sparkles as it reflects off from the light shining on it. It's not a shimmer because it's rather more of a glitter than in between glitter and matte.

#RD302

#OR202 - The texture is similar to the #RD302 but not exactly the same. I'm not sure if it's softer and smoother because I've used it for a longer time than the #RD302 or just because its naturally like that. Its also a glitter product with it's little sparkles in the light. This color comes off as a tint of orange which is really unexpected and shows more glitter than the orange pigment. On dark under toned-skin, its more like a highlighting color. If this was used on light toned-skin then I'm pretty sure it would really bring out the coral look in you! Either way, it'd look great on both skin shades!

#OR202

#BR402 - Wow, the texture for this one is the best. It is so smooth and creamy. With one swipe across the small shadow canvas, you get a handful of product on your finger/brush! The reason why this product comes on so easily and smoothly is because it's a matte shadow with a tint of a metallic gold-brown shimmer. If you reveal the applied shadow to sunlight, the bronze shimmer would give off a bright copper effect that makes your eyes look warm and pop! This shadow is a duo copper and a warm brown so it really brings out any eye colors out there. It gives off a mature look along with a natural color instead of a flashy one but yet still fun because of it's subtle shimmer.

#BR402

#BE105 - This texture is similar to the other jewel shadows (#RD302 and #OR202) and out of all of them, I'd say this one contains the most glitter, causing it to be more gritty and not as soft. Unlike the BR#402, it doesn't melt into your finger. The pigment does not show but when you apply it, it's like a streak of shimmer and glitter combined, it applies on like a pearl-cream shadow instead of beige. These types of shadows that just show the shimmer is used to brighten up your look by giving it an innocent, cute glow!

#BE105

Pros 
These products are absolutely my favorite eye shadows from all of Korea's branded eye shadows! They cover all types of looks and never fail to make your eyes pop. There are so many to pick from and it's so hard not to drain your money away when you're shopping for them. These products are really light and easily transportable, the product is really pigmented, it applies on really easily, and they are fun colors to wear out too! For the #RD302, it's a really nice color to wear on dates at night and especially for valentines day! You can just easily fall into the themes of events and holidays with this bright and poppy color, it compliments a lot of romance themes too! As for the #OR202, I'd consider it as an any day look because it freshens your look with its coral complexions. Especially in spring, it makes your eyes pop and clears away any redness you'd gain around your eyes from all of the allergies and pollen. With the shimmer dancing around your eyes, no one will notice that you're suffering from the terrible spring affects at all! Even without the coverage, it still comes in handy because spring is all about the bright glowing colors with it's blooming flowers which is the #OR202 shadow! As for the bronze #BR402, you'd have your warm, sultry fall look ready with just one shadow! Of course you can blend it with others to have a two toned warm look but even with one, this just exaggerates your look to a whole new look. The copper brown is given a matte look which makes your desired look very mature and friendly at the same time! It's great for both day and night because during the day, the sun shining down would bring out your warmth and at night, it'd give you a spicy/mature-sexy fierce look! The #BE105 is just an overall shimmer pearl shadow that can be used anywhere and anytime! I like to use it every day because I always tend to wake up on the wrong side of the bed and my over night gaming does not help my dark circles at all. This product makes me go "what are dark circles??" because they literally hide my dark complexion and brighten up my look immediately!

Cons

The only con about these eye shadows would be the container and how the little metal tray is not glued down tightly to the plastic container of the product. It just sways back and forth on the plastic tray because the glue is loose, but its not like it has fallen out or anything on me.
Ratings
5 out of 5! I really really really adore this product because of it's young and fun features that it has to offer me. The loose glue is barely a problem for me but it shows that the product isn't 100% secured. Until it falls out then drops on the ground and cracks, then I'll have a problem but until then...I love it. I also hope to expand my collection of these eye shadows too because they're my favorite type and they're super inexpensive too. Etude House's eye shadows are probably one of the most inexpensive eye shadows out there but still contain amazing qualities in them. They're easy to apply onto your lids, with an eye shadow brush or the warmth of your finger can melt down the product and have it easily spread across your lids for your popping look! If it wasn't for these eye shadows that were given to me, I would probably not be as interested into Etude House or let alone Korean products. I'm still hoping and wishing for Etude House to expand more of their color options for 2016 and let me enjoy myself to another shopping spree! I'll be waiting, Etude House! I've also swiped at these shadows a lot for swatches and just for usage and the product is still almost unused. I love how there is the heart pattern on the eye shadow and a little lace/swirl design on the outside of the case! These types of designs attract me and only make them more irresistible! 

Review : Etude House Wonder Pore Freshner and Deep Foaming Cleanser

Etude House carries a skincare series that is called "Wonder Pore", and already judging by it's name, you immediately know that it is a treatment on pores! Pores are horrible monsters that have been given to many victims. They are caused by dirt or oil clogs from the excess oil on skin which makes them open even more. If pores aren't taken care of then they will only enlarge and it will be very hard to close them back up. Large pores leave your skin feeling rough and makes it even harder to apply foundation/concealer without having it look bumpy. Etude house carries multiple skincare products and so far this has been the biggest one over these pore issues! I ordered some of this series' items on my dear friend, TesterKorea.(Yes, again!) Thank Etude House.. they saved us!! And for today I will be doing a review on the...
Wonder Pore Freshner & Wonder Pore Deep Foaming Cleanser

First Impressions
My first impression on these two items (the Wonder Pore Deep Foaming Cleanser and Freshner) were oh my god. I need this. Because I play tennis outside for 1-2 hours at least 5 days a week, and it does not help my skin at all. Why? Because the sun isn't too good for your skin, enlarging pores, and the excess residue from outside just does not help it. Even with sunblock, it just clogs your pores even more. When these items arrived at my front door after weeks of waiting on it, the first thing I noticed about them was...Woah. It's huge!! And of course, I am not going to complain about the size because, the larger it is, the more product it has in it! I have never really received any samples or anything on these products but what intrigued me here were the reviews booming online over them (Etude House's site, TesterKorea, AMAZON, etc.) The reviews never fell below 4 out of 5 stars and sometimes 4 stars may be caused by the person's skin type. Overall, the size just really impressed me for what I paid for (freshner and deep foaming cleanser were each $7 USD).

Texture
Freshner - the texture was just like any other toner's texture, no scent but gives a non-oily affect
Deep Foaming Cleanser - the texture is a creamy cleanser and inside the formula, there are beads that are smaller than the normal micro beads you see in the average cleansers that contain them. These beads are to gently help wash away the dirt and sebum that clogs your skin. The cleanser gives off this mint smell and feels cool on the face too!
Pros
These two products in the Wonder Pore lines have so many benefits to them. For instance, the toner, does not leave a sticky feeling and wipes down all of the excess oil on your face, allowing your face to breathe more. And another benefit from the toner would be that it also wipes away dead skin cells and excess sebum too. On both bottles, they list 10 benefits in 1 product and I noticed that most of them have shown to be true so far. The toner would balance your skin's pH level which makes it easier for your skin to close in on your pores. As for the deep foaming cleanser, I just love love LOVE the mint cooling effect it has on your face as you're washing your face. And after you wash it, it'd still have a lingering feeling of the coolness left on your face. The coolness leaves a refreshing feeling like your skin is just perfect. I love cooling products like this because it makes me feel so detoxed and relaxed!

Cons
A con from the freshner would be that it wouldn't be the best product for people with dry skin, like me. I still use it because it works wonders but I just need to apply extra moisturizer after using it. The toner wipes away oils which is what your skin needs, it's purpose is to wipe away EXCESS oil but it just removes all oils from your face, leaving your skin dried. And for the deep foaming cleanser, it would also dry your skin after the wash because it removes too much oil. This is probably not a dry-skinned person's favorite product.
Ratings
4 out of 5! As much as I appreciate the pore minimizing process, I still wished that it would not dry out my skin like other normal products would, which makes it not stand out from all of the other cleansers/toners that dry you out. Don't get me wrong though, these products are still a really good detoxifying set for your pores. Moisturizing shouldn't be a big problem compared to pore care so it is still usable for us, dry-skinned people. The cooling sensation that the cleanser gives tops it all and the mint scent just lets you relax. After using both products, you can even see that your pores are cleaned and there is no remaining dirt, sebum, nor dead skin cells left. These aren't just products that cleans and minimizes your pores but keeps your pH balanced and counts as a mini exfoliator. I've been using both products for at least a month and the amount still seems to be the same too!

Review : Etude House Moistfull Collagen Cream

Hi guys, I love Etude House and their products! Their packaging is really pink and cute, making it more appealing to purchase. They have very inexpensive products but their quality is still high up! Etude House is a popular cosmetic brand that is rooted in South Korea. Their beauty products carry natural ingredients, confirming that there is no harm in the product. Etude House is loved by a lot of young people out there due to their fun, bright colors and their irresistible designs. Their two theme colors are pastel pink and a hot fuchsia pink. They are starting to spread their company all around Asia with multiple small stores here and there. Some countries that have Etude House stores are Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, etc. I'm still hoping that one day, they'll expand abroad and come to the states. The way I get my Korean products is ordering through Korean trusted beauty websites like...TesterKorea. It is very inexpensive but the only cons about Tester is that there is no free shipping at all so you'll be charged by weight and they also take very long to ship your items out. If you are okay with paying less money and having a longer wait then I recommend this site to you! (www.testerkorea.com) For today, I'll be reviewing the...
Etude House Moistfull Collagen Cream!

                                   

First Impressions
The first thing that seemed appealing to me about this item was the shape of the container! I know that doesn't seem like a good reason to purchasing this item but it intrigued me by the odd shape that made it look like an Asian peach to me for some reason...I've also received 2-3 samples from this line from Etude House when I purchased my hair mask online. And after ordering from Testerkorea for the first few times, I have received 1-2 samples from them for this product, except some of them were different product types. This also gave me an idea that Etude House feels very confident in their Moistfull Collagen line. The Moistfull Collagen line carries several different types of products like toner, essence, emulsion serum, deep cream, eye cream, etc. When the product arrived at my house, it seemed to be very light and the container seemed to be very solid and secure, so I would not have to worry about it spilling or breaking. The one I ordered came in a 75mL(2.53 fluid oz.) container for the price of around $13 USD, and it came with a small plastic spoon for hygiene benefits!
Texture

The texture felt very silky and smooth when I first applied it on my face. Surprisingly, it does not leave a sticky feeling which is always something to look forward to. The moisturizer is really dense and it is in the middle of liquid and solid, it'll take about 10 seconds for it to slide off the palm of your hand if you were to hold your hand straight up. It spreads easily too, leaving a very good scent behind.

Pros
Some benefits to the Moistfull Collagen cream is that it is very moisturizing and can count as a moisturizer in your daily skincare routine and the skin easily absorbs it! Another benefit would be the sensational smell that it gives off, I can just sit here and smell it all day!! Having the free plastic spoon that they provide allows it to make sure it is clean and hygienic because we wouldn't be dipping our hands in and out of it. I just really like the smoothness and refreshing feeling that it gives off. The plumping and fullness that my skin receives from absorbing the cream leaves my skin feeling soft too!
Cons
I have only used this product for a couple of times and when I apply it, it sort of stings my skin a bit which makes the first 30 seconds or so a bit uncomfortable. I'm not sure if its because I'm new to the product or what. And I kind of wished that there was at least a peel-off tab or lid that could cover the product when it came in, just to make sure that it's brand new and for hygienic reasons. 
Ratings
4.5 out of 5! I love this product, the moisture makes your skin just feel like it's being revived. It's a good addition to my skincare routine because it's just refreshing and smooth, no strong ingredients used to cause a reaction to sensitive skin. Without even looking at the ingredients listed on the box, I could already tell light natural products were used because it did not feel as heavy nor acidic like other products would give off. It's also easy to carry around, good size for travel, not too heavy or any worries about dropping it and breaking it. The .5 that was a loss in this product was just how the product didn't have any cover for confirmation of a brand new product and also the 30 seconds of stinging. Hopefully that'll go away after my skin is more used to the product, but other than that, I love it because it's also one of the items where "a little goes a long way" works on it. You only need a little of the product every time when you use it because it spreads evenly and does not need no more than small scoop from the mini plastic spoon they gave you.