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Thursday, December 30, 2010

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.

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

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!

Friday, December 24, 2010

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...

Friday, November 19, 2010

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...