Saturday, September 27, 2014

Innisfree Ampoule Intense Cushion [New Released]

Innisfree has released a new cushion foundation for the coming winter 2014!  It's called the Innisfree Ampoule Intense Cushion with SPF34/PA++.

It is claimed to offer moisture and dewiness up to 24 hours in order to fight the dryness of the winter.

It's available in 3 shades which are #13 light beige, #21 natural beige and #23 true beige.

Price: 20,000 won / 15g






Innisfree Color Glow Lipstick in #6 Maple Burgundy Pink Review

Although it's a bit late to review Innisfree Color Glow lipstick, I am doing this review today!  When this collection came out, my eyes were immediately caught by the promotional poster posts by Girls' Generation's Yoona:
 The shade she wore is #6 Maple Burgundy Pink.  This burgundy does not look too mature yet gain a feeling of fall.  Burgundy is definitely the forever hit colour for the F/W.

The other shades in the same collection:

So I picked the #6 since I'm so into this shade of burgundy.


The shade ends up a little more pinkish with a slight burgundy undertone.  I was hoping to get the exactly burgundy shade that shown on the poster.  I was a bit disappointed but it's more wearable daily.  *convincing myself*

Price: 12,000 won / 3.5g

Introduction by Innisfree:
"An extreme smooth lipstick with camellia oil and melting formula."

It's has 3-free system which are free of animal additives, talc and benzophenone (chemical known to cause cancer and reproductive toxicity).

It's glides smoothly on the lips and very moisturizing too!  YAY for the chapped/dry lippers!  Since it's not a lip tint, thus you have to reapply every time after your eating.  Yes! It does transferred on objects in contact!  It has a mild scent which I don't know how to describe it... maybe it's the camellia oil?  definitely not the bad one.  You have to be careful while capping the lipstick as the lipstick since you probably don't want the lipstick stained all over the metal tube.

The colour is unique since I haven't seen such colour available in other brands in the market before.

It's a very good lipstick for those looking for a moisturizing and pigmented lipstick without harmful ingredients.  For me, it's just a bit down as I was expecting a deeper burgundy colour.

How the lipstick looks on me:
(Top): darker lighting / (Bottom): brighter lighting
The colour should looks darker but it appears lighter in the photos!  The picture at the bottom is closer to reality.
 

Rating: 4/5

Till then, anyeong! ^^




Friday, September 19, 2014

Innisfree The Shadow Pencil in #9 Dream of Lavender (Dual Type Pencil) Review

I'm back with another review today!  It is one of the best seller from Innisfree ——  the shadow pencil!!!  Here's the promotional poster:

#8 and #9 are the summer special released of 2014 whereas the #4 and #9 are dual type (has 2 shades in 1 pencil).

Price: 7, 500 won / 3.5g

The one I have is #9 Dream of Lavender, the dual type shadow pencil.  I was in dilemma since all the shades are gorgeous but I decided to buy only one for trying purpose since I don't know I will like it or not.  The dual types caught my eyes as I haven't seen 2 in 1 eye shadow pencil before.

I have used it for a few times before I wrote this review.  As you can see from the photo above, the amount of the product (3.5 grams) are not much!  But it should lasts you a while.  However, the white part seems parted more then the purple one! Not fairrrrrrr~ 

The two shades are actually lavender purple and white colours.  The shimmer particles are considered large as it's quite visible.  Girls who like shimmers will be loving this!  If you wants a softer look, you should blend it as soon you applied since it will set on your eyelids after about 1 minute.  After it has set, it's hard/impossible to blend it again!  

You might want to apply in few layers to get a pigmented look or just once for a more natural daily look.  It glides easily and doesn't smudge once it's set on your eyelids.  Good news for those having oily eyelids or hidden eyelids.

Since it's a summer special released, it's waterproof!!! PLUS point!!!

It's easy to use and travel friendly too!

I use the purple shade on the upper eyelid and the white shade on the lower eyelid.  Since I prefers more natural look on daytime, I just apply it lightly.  For those who prefer pigmented products, you can always apply for a few more times for more pigmented look.


Rating: 4.5/5

Till then, anyeong!




Sunday, September 7, 2014

Etude House Fantastic Eyes Palettes [Limited Edition]

For another hit on F/W 2014 collection, Etude House releases new limited edition eyes palettes which named as「Etude House Fantastic Eyes」.  There are two palettes released which are #1 Bloody Halloween and #2 Bohemian Soul.  Each palette has 6 different shades including matte and glitters.

#1 Bloody Halloween is more stylish and suitable for those who likes to try burgundy red for the coming fall.
#2 Bohemian Soul is more wearable and lovely for everyday makeup and those makeup beginners.

Price: 14,000 won







Etude House Zoom in the Zoo Nail Polish Collection [New Released]

Etude House has released a new collection of nails polish called「Zoom in the Zoo」.  The nail polish bottle has some cute animal printings on it to fit the name of the collection.  There are normal paints and glittery finish available.

For the normal paint:
The colour #282 Singing Deer (wine red) and #296 Baby Llama (pale beige) are the best seller for this moment.

Price: 2,500 won



For the glitters:
The colour #292 silver glitter and #293 blue glitter (the last 2) are the best seller for this moment.

Price: 3,000 won



Finally, some nail stickers too!

Price: 2,000 won


Price: 2,500 won




Etude House Stay Up Foundation [New Released]

Etude House has released Stay Up Foundation which has whitening, anti-wrinkles and anti-UV functions.  It also aims for covering, smoothing and moisturizing your skin to give a healthy look.  There are 5 shades available for this foundation which are Pure, Rosy, Ivory, Beige and Sand.  Good for those who have darker skin since Korean products usually only offer 2 shades.

Price: 13,000 won







Etude House Dear My Wish Lips Talk [New Released]

Etude House hits the coming fall with bunches of new products!!!  First of the hit is「Dear My Wish Lips Talk」.Still, they have the signature pink packaging tube but a slight change to it (the tubes gets longer?) to give a more mature yet lovely package.

Price: 9,500 won











Monday, September 1, 2014

Innisfree The Green Tea Serum (2014 Upgraded Version) Review

I think most of the k-cosmetic lovers know about the famous Innisfree The Green Tea Serum as it is their all time best seller.  So, today I will be reviewed the latest 2014 upgraded version of this serum.  Innisfree has make some differences on the packaging box and the serum bottle to differentiate the old version and the latest version.  The packaging box of the 2014 upgraded version is more greenish and the letters printed has been rearranged.  Also, the bottle's pump of the upgraded version is brown in colour while the old version is dark green in colour.


The 2014 upgraded version is claimed to be double more moisturizing and being absorbed quickly by the skin within 3 seconds.

From the introduction by Innisfree:
"Enriched with green tea seeds and squeezed green tea from the pure Jeju island to deliver abundant moisture and nourishment deep into your skin."

Price: 22,000 won

Some information you may interested:

I have used this serum for 3 weeks and I found out it does its work!  I put on the serum before I put on The Face Shop Chia Seed Watery Toner and Watery Lotion.  My skin does feel more moisturize and soft compared to the time when I just put on the toner and lotion only.  I have noticed that my skin has reduced redness after using it for 3 weeks.

 It has a milky & watery appearance which means you do not need lots of the product in each application.

It gives a dewy look initially after the application but the serum is fully absorbed by the skin within a few seconds, leaving soft and moisture feeling to the skin.  It does left a green tea scent but goes off eventually after some times.

Serum is used to boost the effects of your skin toner and lotion.  It will not give optimum effect alone.  So, do continue your daily routine right after the serum application.


Rating: 4/5

Till then, anyeong!