REVIEW: Etude House (not completely cruelty free) Peach Water Gloss (Strawberry Milk) 3 stars

Brand: Etude House
Parent Company: AmorePacific
Line: ?
Make-up Type: Lip Gloss (sponge applicator)
Origin:  South Korea
Tested on Animals: Parent company AmorePacific committed to ending testing in MAy 2013, but has yet to pull out of China.





Summary: The packaging is gorgeous, the color is gorgeous, but it's a little too sheer and has not so great coverage and lastability. The purpose of water gloss is to absorb into the lips and feel weightless and moisturized. This didn't happen...Great idea, not so great product quality.

Price: $7.99
Size: standard
Packaging: Comes with little box - the gloss tube is pretty and has the flower/tulip logo cover.
Scent/taste: neutral
Color: #2 Strawberry Milk
Texture: a little sticky
Ease of Use: a little messy and it's very sheer and wears off easily
Effect: pretty color, but several coats need to be added, and still it vanishes quickly...
Verdict.....Would not buy again...

REVIEW: Etude House(not completely cruelty free) Magic Bubble Peeling (foam) -2 stars

Brand: Etude House
Line: (Magic Bubble)
Product Type: Peeling (foam)
Origin: South Korea
Tested on Animals: Sold in China



I ordered this because it was a decent price on Etude USA and I want to try all the Asian peeling products... I didn't like the Moistful one very much at all...

Note:
(The standard peeling gel (Laneige, SkinFood, Missha) is applied to dry skin and rubbed in.)
This is actually a foam in a tin-like bottle with a spray foam nozzle. Like shaving cream...

Summary:
I wasn't expecting much from a metal/tin tube, especially when it came out looking exactly like shaving cream. However, unlike the Moistful Peeling "Wash", there was a little peeling and there was moisture afterwards.  Magic Bubble line -the packaging design is kind of bland and i didn't notice it immediately...You rub it on your face, rub it in until it starts peeling (very minimal amount no matter how long you do it), and then rinse. Actual peeling effect is grey, which is kind of gross...This is NOT going to take off very much dead skin at all, and I question if it takes anything off?

On to the review...

Size: ml -
Packaging: 3/5 Purple un-traditional tin-like bottle with a nozzle. Art features a fairy/pixie. Not very eye-catching and more feminine than cute or girly. Etude always has a new theme gimmick line.
Color: white foam
Texture: 3.5/5 Smooth yet foamy, sticky when rubbed into skin...
Lastability: UNKNOWN. Since it's a tin, you can't tell how full it is, but a lot comes out when sprayed...
Scent: 4/5
Ease of Use: 5/5 Spray and use.
Effect: 3.5/5 Somewhat smooth skin after-wards. Somewhat moisturized. What I would have expected from the failure of Moistful...
The Verdict: I'm done with foam or spray or alternative peeling products. Only gel from here on out.
There was a tiny bit of peeling, but not enough to make it worth it.

REVIEW: Etude House (not completely cruelty free) *Moistful* Peeling Wash (fail w/ the peeling)3 stars

Brand: Etude House
(Line: Moistful)Product Type: Peeling "WASH"
Origin: South Korea

I ordered this because it was a decent price on Etude USA @ $12.99 and I wanted to try the Moistful line (I also got the mist, 8.99) because of the name and the pretty pink bubble designs...
Also because the Sherbet line isn't available to the US

Summary: It's pretty, it's pink, it has a nice scent...
Here's the problem. It says "Peeling Wash", not peeling gel, and I think it shouldn't really even have "peeling" in the name because it's false advertising.
The standard peeling gel (Laneige, SkinFood, Missha) is applied to dry skin and rubbed in. That's where it "peels".
(There is debate on whether it's actual skin or the product granules itself FYI)
This impostor peeler has very VERY minimal actual peeling. It's also thicker and instead of just wiping your face with a washcloth, you actually have to rinse this off. Then my face felt slightly sticky. Not "Moistful" as advertised.


On to the review...

Size: ml -pretty small compared to Laneige
Packaging: 5/5 Pretty...The Moistful line is pale pink (the color of this text) with bubbles. This comes in a traditional squeeze tube.
Color: A strange clear gel Texture: 4/5 Cool and smooth, but very thick
Lastability: 3/5 When you squeeze it, a ton comes out and it's not that big of a tube...
Scent: 4/5 Clean perfume scent, a little over-powering
Effect: 2/5  Hardly any peeling, but afterwards skin does feel moisturized.
Overall: 3/5 I didn't notice any difference from a regular facial wash, and it left behind a slightly sticky feeling. I wouldn't get it again!

FAKE Shills...beware...

Just wanted to let people know that there are MANY fake Shills sellers out there...
Fortunately, there is a site to help you identify fakes...

http://iamluckytohaveyou.blogspot.com/2009/10/shills-cherry-blossom-limited-edition-6.html

Some of the tip-offs are:
The product has no safety seal... X_X
The logo sticker is crooked and blurry...
There is no serial sticker...

Here are pics of my fake and the seller info: cyh680000

*photos coming*

Why do Chinese/Hong Kong sellers have to fake EVERYthing and ruin things? Seriously ebay...do something!

ETUDE HOUSE USA Order:

Etude House USA does not exist any longer...

Korean Beauty Brands...REVIEW quick links

Laneige Strawberry Yogurt Peeling Gel *****
Laneige Ideal Water Gloss

Lioele Beyond The Solution BB Cream *****
Lioele Powder Pact *****
Lioele Reborn Foot Cream *** 1/2


*Skincare, *Make up Etude House Moistful Peeling WASH **
Etude House USA
Etude House Peach Water Gloss: Strawberry Milk ***
Etude House Code B Nail Art Pen (pink, white, black)
Etude House Gloss: Strawberry **
Etude House Moistful Mist ***
Etude House Magic BB Bubble
Etude House Dark Circle



Missha Watery BB Cream *****Missha The Style 4D Mascara ***1/2
Missha Foot Scrub * 1/2
Missha The Style Nail Polish *
Missha The Style Defining Lip Liner ***
Missha The Style Glam Pearl Gloss (red 101) ***
Missha Botanical Gardens Mask: Pomegranate ***1/2
Missha US Order ****
Missha Super Aqua Detoxifying Peeling Gel ***1/2
Missha Luminous Color Lip Gloss (mini) ***1/2
Missha Acerola Facial Mask *


SkinFood Pineapple Peeling Gel


Skin79 Diamond Bronze BB
Skin79 Water Drop BB Cream

The FACE SHOP

Fruits Jelly Lip Gloss
The Face Shop (USA) Masks: Pearl

REVIEWS: Lioele (TESTS ON ANIMALS)

Brand: Lioele Make-up Type: BB Cream Origin: Korea

DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS BRAND...THEY TEST ON ANIMALS- upon sending the seller an inquiry, they stated that they did not test on animals. The Lioele site claims to be cruelty free. They lied.


I just got my full 50 ml sized one in the mail which I ordered (for $12 shipped - Bellogirl) after  using the 10 ml sized one for a few months now. I first noticed the amazing coverage when I was doing my make-up for a film shoot and had some red spots. They just disappeared!
I was so happy that after I ordered the full-size, I ordered the tiny 5 ml sample - so I could have all of the sizes. Yeah I know...A little weird...



Review Summary:

Size: 50 ml
Packaging: 3/5 Pretty white tube with pink quilt designs, comes in standard glossy paper box.
But tube in the large size has a pump instead of the smaller sizes that are just squeeze bottles...
Color: 5/5 Looks kind of beige coming out, but blends in perfectly with even very fair skin
Texture: 3.5/5 smooth, not sticky, not cakey, slight thick feeling right after application
Lastability: 4.5/5 All day in regular conditions. Nickel size portion needed for each use...
Scent: 3/5 definite make-up smell
Effect: 5/5 Covers everything! Matte finish
Other: 3 sizes - 50,10,5
Overall: It has great coverage... 10 ml perfect for carrying in a small make-up bag, 50 ml version perfect for home use as well as travel, and 5 ml is just adorable...

REVIEW: Lioele Glittering Jewel Eyeliner (Black)

Brand: Lioele

Make-up Type: Eyeliner

Liner Type: Pencil w glitter

Origin: South Korea



It's been awhile, and I got this back in November, but bear with me...I got both the Lioele version and the Holika Holika version at the same time and I like them both. Equally, I think.

Summary: This is my second sparkle/glitter eyeliner and this one, unlike the previous, has lots of glitter instead of just a hint. However, it's not gaudy or overdone. It goes on smooth, stays on surprisingly well - much longer in comparison to American eye-liner brands that are off in an hour. It does smear a little with time.Overall, I highly recommend it and I use it daily!

Packaging: Comes in a little package,  eyeliner itself is a black pencil with a pink cap (adorable)5/5

Color:  Black glitter, it's a very rich pigmented color. 4/4
Texture: smooth 3/4
Ease of Use: very easy 4/4
Effect: sparkles are pretty, color glides on, but fades and smears... 3/4

Brand: Lioele
Make-up Type: Powder Pact
Origin: Korea


 I've had this for a while and I like it. I found it for only $6 from someone who didn't want it. ^_^


Packaging: Adorable bright pink pact with a white fluff pad in a seperate compartment and mirror. Comes in a glossy bright pink paper box.
Color: Light (unsure of exact shade name or number!)
Texture: ...smooth and powdery?
Lastability: ?
Scent: faint
Effect: ...
Other: good size for travel and seems pretty durable
Overall: Not sure if it works better than other powders, or if I like it because it's so damn cute and portable...? And durable - usually they crack in the case or the powder inside, but not this one, even after being thrown around all over the inside of my bag. Impressive.


    
 

Brand: Lioele
Product Type: foot/heel cream
Origin: Korea

DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS BRAND...THEY TEST ON ANIMALS- upon sending the seller an inquiry, they stated that they did not test on animals. They lied.

I ordered this one because it was the cheapest of the Lioele products online and although I had doubts about how well it would work, it's a product I need.
So it arrived, yet it took me over 2 weeks to try it...

On to the review...no actual foot pictures and trust me when I say it's for the best. I have former figure skater feet.

Size: 80 ml
Packaging: 5/5 Pretty...Bubble-gum pink tube with the logo and dark pink and white print.  Comes in the standard bright pink glossy paper box.
Color: (It's white...)
Texture: (Feels like lotion)
Lastability: 5/5 - it really doesn't take much - 1 dime sized portion for each foot.
Scent: 3.5/5 Faint perfume, but not over-bearing or unpleasant

Effect: 4/5 Smooth! Feels tingly, not like "mint tingly" more like I stepped in warm water...TBC
Other: Did I mention how pretty the tube is??
Overall: Not sure of the overall effect and if does more than just making feet feel smooth and silky after application, or if it will still be like this in an hour...or even tomorrow morning...
Will update...TBC


Liole Blooming Shimmer Pearl Base
This sucks...It's a pale pale pink and it disappears as soon as you rub it into your skin...I guess make-up is suppose to be applied over it as it is a base, but I have no use for it...

REVIEW: Laneige (TESTS ON ANIMALS) Strawberry Yogurt Peeling Gel [5/5] *LOVE*

Brand: Laneige
Product Type: peeling gel
Origin: Korea

I've been wanting this for a while, (although I did find the mini sample tube and had to resist the urge to order like 5 of them....) and I finally found it for a decent-ish price...
Love the scent, love the packaging (also comes in a glossy paper box) AND it works!
There is some debate about peeling gels - whether the squishy balls that come off when you rub it into your skin is actually dead skin or ampules in the product that are designed to ball up and take dead skin off. So in the little balls would be dead skin, but the balls per-se are NOT dead skin...?
QUICK REVIEW:
Packaging: Pretty pink tube that comes in a glossy paper box
Scent: Strawberry-like (I am going to avoid that "yummy word" and not tell you that "i wanted to eat it but stopped myself" since that's all I ever hear about this product and it grates on my nerves!)
Texture: Smooth and cool with little grains
Effect: Super-smooth skin!
Price: $20 shipped
other: @ 150 ml, a great size!

REVIEW: Missha (not cruelty free) Watery BB Cream [3.5/5]

photos coming soon...

REVIEW:

Color: A dark dark beige that blends right into fair skin...dewy, no shimmer

Texture: light, smooth

Coverage:very good...but not as good as Lioele Beyond The Solution...

Lastability: Pretty well. Did not have to reapply all day...
Scent: neutral kind of "cosmetic chemicals" smell. I don't like it but it fades.

Effect:A matte look
Other: SPF 27

Packaging: Tube same design as box - iridescent white with green spots, iridescent silver logo

Price: $12 shipped - ^_^

Overall: great coverage, very portable, gorgeous tube. But Lioele BTS is still better and until I find one better than that...

REVIEW: The Face Shop (TESTS ON ANIMALS) Fruits Jell Tube lip gloss

coming...!

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REVIEW: SkinFood (not cruelty free) Pineapple Peeling Gel [5/5]

Brand: Skinfood
Product Type: Skin Peel
Origin: South Korea

This is my second peel - my first was Missha, and this one is my current favorite. It's safe for sensitive skin - but don't rub too hard!
The scent is not too strong, and the effect is smooth, silky skin...I even used this on my feet and it's amazing! I can't say that I want to waste that much of it though because it takes quite a bit!!
Overall, I recommend this, but will continue trying out new peels by other companies! Particularly want to try the Laneige Strawberry Peeling Gel!

REVIEW:
Packaging: Nice sized shiny squeeze tube, pretty color
Scent: Pineapple, but not in an artificial fruity tropical way. Which I like...
Texture: Cold, smooth (very fine little granules)
Effect: Smooth skin!
Other: it's all natural
Overall verdict: SUCCESS! But I still want to try other peeling gels.

(Instructions: Squeeze out dime-sized portion and rub lightly into desired area. I say lightly because in using the Missha gel, I gave myself a small but very painful cheek abrasion...lesson learned...
Dead skin comes off effortlessly!)

REVIEW: Missha The Style 4D Mascara [average 3/5]

I needed a mascara and I got this one for $4 (retail $8.99).

Brand: Missha
Line: The Style
Make-up Type: Mascara
Origin: South Korea
Tested on Animals: No

REVIEW:Packaging: No box-plain black stick -same as all of the other The Style line items
Scent: non-offensive
Color: black
Texture: feels a little waxy
Ease of Use: standard
Effect: Good but not great; seperates lashes but still gives them that clumpy 'spider legs" look. later in the day they feel waxy and crumbly to the touch. I was pulling pieces off.

The verdict: Not worth $8.99 IMHO, a basic mascara....not bad but not great...

The claim:
A protective layer is formed on each lash, making your eyelashes look full and voluminous. mmm...not so much...
(available in 3D & 4D)

REVIEW: Missha Kiwi Foot Scrub [for the average foot]

I got both of these for the amazing sale price of $1.80 each - the other kind is Papaya

Claim: Contains apricot seed powder to help remove aged skin cells from the soles of the feet. Fruit extracts supply nutrients and moisture making the feet feel smooth and healthy.

Brand: Missha

Skin-Care Type: foot scrub

Origin: Korea

Tested on Animals: NO

REVIEW:

Packaging: Kiwi colored squeeze tube. I like that the flip top is also green. Pretty standard paper label on front. Would have liked to see big shiny colorful kiwis....

Scent: Not super-strong ^_^ or sweet, does smell like kiwi...

Texture: Creamy with rough exfoliates -non-abrasive

Color: N/A but it's also green

Ease of Use: Squeeze out and rub into feet. Wash off. Would prefer if it could absorb into feet and not need to be washed off...

Effect: It does smooth out the worn parts of your feet, but by the end of the day it's rough again.

Overall: I like it, it's light, smells nice, but ultimately it's for average feet and mine are beyond that...@_@

Unfortunately, Missha doesn't have an actual foot treatment or a stronger version scrub...

does anyone make a foot specific peel??

REVIEW: Missha Nail Polish : NOT long-lasting...[1/5]

Brand: Missha
Type: nail polish
Line: The Style
Origin: South Korea
Tested on animals: no

This nail polish is currently on sale for .29 each! That's incentive enough for me to try it. I ordered 2 colors- PK 108 and PK 102.

REVIEW:

PK 108 is actually a sandy shimmer color, and PK 102 is a bright pink sheer glitter.

So not really at all what is pictured...but I like PK108 better in person.

The site says: It is highly lustrous and glossy; it dries quickly and is long-lasting.

Actuality: It is lustrous, but not very glossy. It does dry quickly, but is NOT long-lasting.

Mine couldn't last through doing the dishes. It didn't just chip or peel, but it shrunk to a blotch in the middle of my nail the way other nail-polish looks after about a week to a few days.

Disappointing.

REVIEW: *Missha The Style Defining Lip Liner [3.5 stars]

The Style Defining Lip Liner
Transparent lip liner to keep your lip makeup clear without bleeding!!

(1) Keep your lip makeup clear- It outlines lip contour by gliding on easily without feathering and bleeding. It keeps your lip makeup all day long without double applications. (2) Natural lip contour with transparent color reveals- It makes your lip contour clear and natural by filling fine lines on the lips up instead of color reveals of common lip liner.

This only comes in one color: neutral. As much as I like Missha, I'm not crazy about The Style line...it's not as pretty packaging-wise. This is the one exception because it's already pink instead of the plain shiny black.

Brand: Missha

Make-up Type: Lip Liner

Lip liner Type: twist up

Origin: Korea

Tested on Animals: NO

REVIEW: Missha The Style Defining Lip Liner

Packaging: No box - the product is a pretty neutral pink -very pretty!

Scent/taste: N/A

Color: Neutral (only comes in one color)

Texture: smooth

Ease of Use: draw on

Effect: Really does prevent bleeding lines, goes on smoothly, color blends easily

Overall Summary: I really like it and would be very likely to get it again. A little frusterating that it can't be bought locally but has to be ordered online

REVIEW: Missha The Style Glam Pearl Gloss Red-101

I got this as a free gift with my $40 Missha order...
Here's what it says on the site:
A brush type lip gloss. Pearl glitters lips and gives point makeup. Large and small pearl powder glitters without any space and gives volumizing effect. It is visually pleasurable due to its jewel like looks, and High Shine Polymer maintains moisture and shine.

Brand: Missha
Make-up Type: Lip Gloss (sheer/glitter)
Lip Gloss Type: glitter/sheer, brush
Origin: Korea
Tested on Animals: NO

REVIEW:
Packaging: plain, with logo of The Style line
Scent/taste: neutral
Color:Bright pink glitter -sheer
Ease of Use: The brush is amazing; it glides right on and exactly where you want it.
Effect: shiny, glittery lips. Not sticky, but a little gummy
Overall: Nothing special outside of the applicator brush. Wears & rubs off quickly...
Pretty average and there are a LOT of lip glosses out there. I prefer both the Sugar brush glosses and the Hard Candy twist brush glosses which have more coverage and more color.

Actual photo of gloss: coming soon!

REVIEW: Missha Pomegranate Botanic Gardens Mask

Review -Missha - Korean brand skin-care

Missha is AGAINST ANIMAL TESTING! *love*

Packaging: Easy to open, new design graphic, pretty...

Mask Scent: light scent, not harsh chemical or alcohol scented (standard)

Mask Texture: Wet, smooth, not slimy

Ease of use: Just put it on, wait 30 minutes, take off, and pat (standard)
Experience: This one UNLIKE the Acerola was soothing and cool. I also liked the scent better, although both were pretty faint and/or vague.

The next day my skin WAS noticably softer, smoother, and no new break-outs (again unlike Acerola) *content*

Summary: Despite still having tons of face masks to try, I would -as of now- use this one again. I would have to order it from Missha (it's .90 right now online!) instead of just getting it at the store though...curse you shipping and handling!

REVIEW: The Face Shop @ Walgreens! (USA) Pearl Essential Face Mask

Review: The Face Shop Pearl Essential Mask Sheet


The Face Shop is a Korean make-up/skincare company that makes natural products.
They support nature and DO NOT test on animals! YAY!
There are US locations in NY and California, as well as Canadian locations. Ironically, Korean products can be found in those cities anyways in Korean/Asian shops.
Anyways, they partnered with Walgreens nation-wide to sell their "most popular" facial masks- 10 in total.
I have only been able to find Pearl, Collagen, Ceramide, Lemon, Pomegranate so far, which means I'm missing 5...



Description: Pearl is a rare,precious stone rich in calcium which helps illuminate,clarify, and hydrate lackluster skin...For clearer skin...

Packaging: pretty basic, easy open. "pearl text" is silver
Mask texture: Soft/ wet
Mask Scent: Hard to describe, but it's an amazing clean smell that I LOVE! It's strong but relaxing... + 5 stars
Ease of Use: Open, put on, wait 15-20 minutes, remove, then pat face. (Very easy! )
Mask Fit: These seem very big to me - they hang off my face a little which makes them slide and pull a little... -2 stars
Effects: Smooth skin, no breakouts! Moisturizing...
Summary: Not a huge difference skin-wise BUT I already have soft skin ...I loved the scent and the moisturizing was nice. Would get again - mostly for the scent!
In fact, I have saved the package and hung it up like a little air freshener...I'd put up the mask too, but it would be a little creepy...

*Note* This is my second face mask - the first was Missha Acerola and it burned and made me break-out. I'd say this one was a success. ^_^

Essential Mask -Collagen & Ceramide---> link will go here

Fresh Fruit Mask -Lemon & Pomegranite---> link will go here

REVIEW: Missha (US) Order: a few glitches...

Missha is a Korean make-up/skincare company that *does not test on animals*
They now have a US order site, and since there are some incredible sales, I had to order.
Here is a summary...

Ease of online shopping: Site is in English and divided into categories for easy searching.
Ease of ordering: click ordering, credit cards accepted
Shipping speed: Ordered on 3/19, shipped out on 3/22, received before 7 days +4 stars
Shipping costs: free shipping on orders +$40 ^_^ +5 stars
Sign-up discount: yes - but for some reason mine was never applied and I had to e-mail them about it (see ordering problems) @_@ -4 stars
Sign-up gift: yes, free deluxe sampler ^_^ +5 stars

Free gift: yes - with +40 order. Lip-gloss ^_^ (Different gifts for $60 & $90 orders) +5 stars
Free samples: ALLEGEDLY but mine were missing. When I e-mailed them, they said they"ran out" @_@ -3.5 stars
Ordering problems? Yes ...
1. I qualified for the "new sign-up % off, but it was never applied. I had to e-mail customer service, and they replied that it would be credited to my card...and it was after I alerted them to their error... #_#
2. I didn't receive my free samples!! (The samples are actually mini size, bigger than typical trial size)

Photos...

REVIEW: Missha (not cruelty free) Super Aqua Detoxifying Peeling Gel

This is my very first peeling gel...

Usage: (directly from site) 1.Wash face & dry with towel 2. Spread appropriate amount onto face (avoiding lips & eyes) & massage gently until dead skin & impurities fall off and wash off with lukewarm water.

This is where I had my only problem... So let me emphasize MASSAGE GENTLY...As you rub, dead skin really does immediately come off and I apparently rubbed my left cheekbone a little too enthusiastically... I didn't notice until I had finished (and washed off with lukewarm water), but I was left with a red bumpy rash on my cheekbone of all places. Three days later it still stings. @_@

I received the 20 ml sample in the Missha Deluxe Sampler



Review: Missha Super Aqua Detoxifying Peeling Gel

Packaging: It's a cute little tube (sample) and I really like the colors... +3 starsScent: Clean scent +3 stars
(Color: Milky white )
Texture: Silky with tiny grains +4 starsEase of Use: Just rub into face and wash off -no drying time +5 stars
Results: Soft smooth skin with a painful rash on my cheek... +4 -1


In conclusion, I like the scent, it was easy to use, and it made my dead skin (eww) peel right off. Afterwards I had noticeably smoother skin. The rash was a little traumatizing especially since this is supposed to be specifically for sensitive skin, but all in all it was my first peel attempt. I am reserving giving it a rating just yet until I have tried other peels, but I would definately like to try more products in the Aqua line by Missha. FYI, the full-size product is 100 ml and retails for $20. It comes in different packaging; ie not a squeeze tube.

REVIEW: Missha CURRENTLY TESTS ON ANIMALS AND I CANNOT RECOMMEND THEM- Luminous Color Lip gloss *Mobile* (PK06 mini)

I DO NOT RECOMMEND MISSHA PRODUCTS

Since I first started getting into Korean cosmetics, I was unsure which companies tested on animals and was going on information provided by other reviewers and bloggers that turned out to be false 99% of the time. As of January 2014, Missha DOES test on animals and I cannot recommend them or their products due to that. On their website they claim to be "against animal testing" but as we know, many companies say this, but still test. KARA Korea has a list of all Korean brands that have registered with them as a cruelty free brand. Missha is one of the brands that has refused. If you send them a question about it, they will say that they do not test and then proceed to not answer any other questions. 

Photo: ACTUAL COLOR :

Review: Missha Luminous Color Lip Gloss *Mobile*
This was only like $2 with a soompi order, which is good because this "mobile" lip gloss is TINY! (2.5 g)
Retail is...wait for it...$6.99 (7 color options)
It is however, adorable, the strap attaches securely to the bottom, and apparently, like many Korean beauty products, contains SFP (10)

Color: Pink shimmer/glitter -PK06
Ease of use: Screw off top with spongey lip applicator brush
Actual color: Almost completely sheer, the glitter shows up subtly as super shine.
Effect: Shiny, very natural looking, pretty much no color but alot of GLOW
Texture: Not sticky! ^_^
Size: Tiny tiny tiny...won't last long! Sized as a sample, priced as a regular size lip gloss.
The regular size is $19.99 and comes in 14 color options.

Conclusion: Very cute, gorgeous shiny effect, but waay too high priced for something Missha gives out as a free *sample* with a $40 order.
If you're looking for a gloss with color, this isn't it, and I have to imagine with all the products out there, you can get this shiny effect for much less...

REVIEW: Missha CURRENTLY TESTS ON ANIMALS- I CANNOT RECOMMEND SUCH A BRAND- ACEROLA facial mask (Botanic Gardens) -1 star

I DO NOT RECOMMEND MISSHA PRODUCTS

Since I first started getting into Korean cosmetics, I was unsure which companies tested on animals and was going on information provided by other reviewers and bloggers that turned out to be false 99% of the time. As of January 2014, Missha DOES test on animals and I cannot recommend them or their products due to that. On their website they claim to be "against animal testing" but as we know, many companies say this, but still test. KARA Korea has a list of all Korean brands that have registered with them as a cruelty free brand. Missha is one of the brands that has refused. If you send them a question about it, they will say that they do not test and then proceed to not answer any other questions. 

Review -
Missha - Korean brand skin-care

What is a sheet mask? It's like a make-up wipe texture mask that has eye,nose, and mouth holes. No washing off, no messy applying required.




creepy... (Hollow Man??)
Packaging: Easy to open, new design graphic...
Mask Scent: light scent, not harsh chemical or alcohol scented
Mask Texture: Wet, smooth
Ease of use: Just put it on and pat

Experience: Unpleasant slight burning sensation. def not a tingle...<>_<>
Results: No change, 4 or 5 tiny breakouts appeared in the morning...
Summary & Conclusion-
I tried this one last night -my first sheet facial mask...
The instructions dictate that you apply to clean skin, leave on for 20-30 minutes, then remove and pat skin. I set my plush kitty kitchen cooking timer (one of the best things I ever got!) and went to play some Phantom Hourglass. soon after, it started to burn slightly. Not tingle. Burned. I waited the required time, took it off and patted my skin. The burning feeling went away. The next morning my skin didn't feel any softer and I had 4 or 5 tiny new breakouts. I won't be getting this again... <>_<>

REVIEW: Skin79 currently tests on animals and I cannot recommend such a brand...

I DO NOT RECOMMEND SKIN79 PRODUCTS

Since I first started getting into Korean cosmetics, I was unsure which companies tested on animals and was going on information provided by other reviewers and bloggers that turned out to be false 99% of the time. As of January 2014, Skin79 DOES test on animals and I cannot recommend them or their products due to that.

REVIEW: Skin79 Diamond Collection Luminous Body Bronze Balm




I got this one in the mail two days after I got my first Skin79 BB cream on Saturday, (see review) and this one came with a sample for VIP Gold Collection Super BB cream. I'll get to that one...
This also came in a shiny light pink box, and the product is a little light pink (as is everything in the Diamond Line) tube (45 g).

Packaging - very pretty & shiny - print is silver instead of rainbow hologram like the other pink collection (Summer Collection)

Color - It IS bronze, but it blends into the skin really well so you don't end up looking orange. It also has some shimmer/sparkles.


Scent -A nice clean smell that disappears and leaves behind a slight make-up meets suntan lotion smell.

Texture - Smooth, creamy, not oily

Effect - It's really pretty - not sure how long it lasts yet, but you can safely put it all over without looking "fake" and it loks amazing on cheekbones as well as the upper eye arch.

Overall -
Subtle enough to use all year round, no bad effects on skin, and SPARKLY!

REVIEW: Nature's Gate Light Switch Brightening Serum

Review: Nature's Gate Light Switch
*Organics, Advanced Care, Lemon Skin Brightening Serum for day & night*

NOT TESTED ON ANIMALS! ^_^

Ingredients:
*Lemon
Contains Vitamins B & C; toning properties
*Japanese Mandarain


*Grapefruit
High in Vitamin C
*Black Mulberry


*Lemon Verbena
Softens and soothes
*Licorice
Anti-irritant, soothing properties



I've been hunting this thing down for YEARS now -ever since I first tried a mini sample pack at my local Outpost store. Of course, the packs were there and then gone the next time. >_< The reason I didn't buy the full size then was that it was $25 for a tiny 32 mL bottle @_@.
Alas, this month I randomly found 2 boxes (just 2, believe me I looked hard!)at TJ Maxx for the amazing price of $9.99!
Here's what it claims to do...
*Helps even out skin tone
*Helps diminish problem spots and discolorations caused by environmental exposure
*Softens appearance of age spots
*Brings out skin's natural radience

On to the review...

Packaging: (pictured above)The box is pretty enough that I'm keeping it. ^_^
The actual bottle itself is made of cool frosty glass, and the cap is almost as tall as the actual bottle - therefore leading one to believe that there is more in there than actually is. it is a pump bottle.

Scent: 5 out of 5 stars. It's an intoxicating lemon scent, not to strong, and not too sweet. This is the reason I stalked this product for so long...The scent lingers and reminds me a little of lemon Fruity Pebbles...The box says it's a mix of lemon & Japanese Mandarin.

Texture: Smooth, not oily. Blends right into your skin

Effectiveness: It really does brighten, although i haven't tested for how long.

Overall? I love this and I would buy it again at said discounted price although I wish it came with more or they made another size...