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Review: Too Cool For School Glam Rock Double Proof Brow | TesterKorea Beauty Tester

4. October 2018

// PR SAMPLE / KBEAUTY / MAKEUP //

I received a few items from TesterKorea within the frame of their Beauty Tester Event. Today, I want to talk about the Too Cool For School Glam Rock Double Proof Brow. When it comes to brow products I prefer pencils to be honest because they are precise and quick to use. Nevertheless, I give over brow products a try from time to time. This Double Proof Brow is a 2in1 product with brow ink and brow mascara combined.

First, some information about TesterKorea: if you know me and my blog for some time you will know that TesterKorea is my favorite online retailer for larger KBeauty hauls. I’ve purchased products from them many times and they never failed me. Also, they are quite popular for offering many free samples and having a LARGE variety of samples for sale as well. If you do not know a specific product and you want to test it I can recommend you TesterKorea. Also, they have a huge amount of different products from many brands, so you can be sure to find what you are looking for in most cases. Unlike other online retailers they do not offer free shipping, though, but their shipping is based on weight. The cheap prices of the products themselves totally balances out the shipping costs in my eyes – especially for larger hauls. They even have a specific topic where you can request a product if it is newly launched. They are also quite fast in listing the latest products from most brands. Considering the fact that I know they are a reliable retailer and have a good reputation makes me even more happy that I’m part of their new Beauty Tester round-up.

Too Cool For School is a Korean brand, known for a unique packaging design. Their products are in the mid-pricey region and slightly more expansive than Etude House, for example. I have reviewed a bunch of their products in the past and the Too Cool For School Artclass By Rodin Contour is my favorite compact pact when it comes to contouring. You can also find other reviews of the brand >>here<<.

The Too Cool For School Glam Rock Double Proof Brow is a double-lasting brow mascara and ink to create cleaner and more refined brows that last double-time according to the description. There are three different shades available called Natural Brown, Ash Brown, and Light Brown. I selected Ash Brown (02) because it seems to fit most with my black eyebrows according to the promotional pictures.

The Too Cool For School Glam Rock Double Proof Brow is designed with two caps, one for the brow ink, and one for the brow mascara. In a first step, the brow ink is used to define the shape of the brows and fill in the gaps. The applicator is a sponge-like applicator that reminds me of lip tint applicators. The brow mascara comes with a classic brush and is step 2 for adjusting the color of your own brow hair to the color of the brow ink.

The color is a nice ash brown, very light and natural. Its color is water- and smudge-proof once tried, too! Unfortunately, the brush applicator for the ink is not very precise and convenient to use for me, since I’m used to pencils. I couldn’t manage to create a decent brow look with it. Also, the ash brown shade of the mascara is too light to show off on my black brows.

Unfortunately, the color I picked for the Too Cool For School Glam Rock Double Proof Brow doesn’t show up on my brows visibly, so this one was a miss for me. I will try to apply the ink with another brush in future and see whether the result is more promising. Regarding the staying power this brow product is great and will last you all day! If you have lighter or less dense brows than I have you might want to check these out!

The Too Cool For School Glam Rock Double Proof Brow retails for 13600Won at TesterKorea, which makes around 14 US$.

What is your favorite eyebrow product?

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Review: A;T Fox Tea Toc Water Cream | TesterKorea Beauty Tester

3. October 2018

// PR SAMPLE / KBEAUTY / SKINCARE //

I received a few items from TesterKorea within the frame of their Beauty Tester Event. This one was the only skincare related product within the bundle I received, the A;T Fox Tea Toc Water Cream! Tea and water sound definitely like my cup of tea XD ! This gel cream uses green tea extract and comes packed with a lot of moisture and can be used as a regular moisturizer or as a sleeping mask!

A;T Fox is not the most famous KBeauty brand, but it has a good reputation and some really cute designs, too. I had 3 cupcake shaped creams back in the days of the MeMeBox craze, and I loved the tiny cute jars! The brand has a lot of products containing tea, btw!

The jar of A;T Foc Tea Toc Water Cream comes in a cardboard box. Both have a very cute design with leaves and green colors, which fit great with the key ingredient green tea. Also, look at the beautifully illustrated lid of the jar! It looks very pretty!

The ingredients of the A;T Fox Tea Toc Water Cream are listed below:

Water, Isopentyldiol, Glycerin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Allantoin, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Disodium EDTA, Benzyl Glycol, Butoxydiglycol, Raspberry Ketone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fragrance

According to SkinCarisma, the cream is paraben-free, sulfate-free, alcohol-free and silicone-free! There are also a bunch of plant-based extracts, like green tea, Centella, licorice, aloe, rosemary, and chamomile! All these plant-based extracts come with notable properties for skin care. As you might know, Licorice is good for fighting acne because of its anti-inflammatory effects. Moreover, it has brightening properties. Centella has wound-healing properties and acts soothing and is one of my favorite ingredients atm (check out other products containing Centella Asiatica >>here<<). Aloe, chamomile, and allantoin all have soothing properties, too, and help with moisturizing the skin.

The A;T Fox Tea Toc Water Cream comes in a big jar containing 100ml of the gel-type moisturizer. It comes with a spatula for keeping the jar as hygienic as possible, which is important for big product sizes in my eyes.The gel texture feels cooling and refreshing, which I always love about products with that kind of texture. The plant-based extracts even promote this freshness and cooling effect!

The gel melts into water while applying it and has a pleasant fresh scent, that is not overpowering. It absorbs very quickly and soaks into the skin without leaving greasiness or a sticky after effect. I love the way that it feels like nothing on the skin! This makes the cream also a great sleeping mask! Usually, for daily use, I would use a good dollop of the cream to apply all over my face. When using this as a sleeping mask I simply take the double amount and apply it. It feels so refreshing! Since there is no trace or film I can imagine that the product is even great for all skin types. It may not be nourishing enough for very dehydrated skin types though who prefer heavy creams.

The A;T Fox Tea Toc Water Cream is a nice 2 in 1 product that can be used as a daily moisturizer, but also as a sleeping pack. It has refreshing and cooling properties and the soothing effects of the plant extracts make it great for sensitive and irritated skin types. It may be not rich enough for very dehydrated and dry skin types seeking more nourishment, but I can imagine that this is a great moisturizer for hot and humid weather. If you like lightweight moisturizers that don’t leave a film or trace and are simply absorbed you will love this!

The A;T Fox Tea Toc Water Cream retails for 14400Won at TesterKorea, which makes around 14 US$.

Do you prefer gel type ord cream type moisturizers? Are you familiar with A;T Fox?

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Review: The Face Shop Gelato Tint | TesterKorea Beauty Tester

1. October 2018

// PR SAMPLE / KBEAUTY / MAKEUP //

I received a few items from TesterKorea within the frame of their Beauty Tester Event. The first item that got my attention was the The Face Shop Gelato Tint, which I want to show you today! Let’s face it: The packaging is so cute and unique, no wonder it screams “Buy Me!” into our faces. Moreover, I love Korean Lip Tints! It already seems like this one will be a hit for me.

The Face Shop is a Korean brand that “shares the benefits of nature”. It launched in 2003 in Korea and tries to bring together science and nature in their cosmetics products. They have a huge range of items and most of the items I tried from this brand I actually did like. Also, from time to time the brand comes up with unique packaging designs and it comparable to Tonymoly or Etude House. This The Face Shop Gelato Tint is a perfect example!

The Face Shop Gelato Tint is a creamy lip tint that comes in 6 different shades that come in ice cream shaped containers in pastel colors. The description says that these tints melt like soft ice cream on our lips with the melting mousse texture, long-lasting color, and 4 different plant oils, which are rose hip, safflower seed, apple, and mango oil. The color I selected is called Strawberry&Cream (No.02) and is a vibrant strawberry pink shade.

Let’s take a moment to look at the beautiful and perfect packaging design of The Face Shop Gelato Tint! Despite being made from plastic, the plastic has a soft touch and doesn’t feel cheap. Even look at these details: there are sprinkles on the ice cream and the cone has a typical waffle pattern, too!

When removing the lid you see the attached angled brush applicator. The lip tint is scented like strawberry bubble gum!

The product has a mousse texture, as stated in the description. The tint is thick and vibrant in color and applies smoothly.

The Face Shop Gelato Tint is not drying when applied to the lips. On the contrary, the mousse texture feels more like a lip butter. The color is pigmented and shows nicely even on my lips. It will not last a meal, but the stain stays on the lips some time and disappears in a nice and even way. The tint comes with 4.2g of volume.

I enjoy using the The Face Shop Gelato Tint, and although we have autumn now the cute ice cream shape reminds me of summer and makes me smile. I love the packaging design and the fact that it is not made from simple and cheap plastic but feels like a nice fabric and has all these tiny details. If you love mousse tints and cute packaging this one is for you! If you are sensitive to strawberry bubble gum scents in cosmetics products I would not recommend this tint though.

The Face Shop Gelato Tint retails for 9000Won at TesterKorea, which makes around 8 US$.

Do you like The Face Shop? And are you team lip tint or lipstick?

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Review: Erborian Matte Crème

26. September 2018

// PR SAMPLE / KBEAUTY / MAKEUP //

I’m very excited to share this review with you today: It’s about the Erborian Matte Crème! There are two reasons for my excitement: First, it’s my first review for the brand Erborian, second, I’ve been using this a lot during summer and loving it, and thirdly, I was introduced to this wonderful product during a Launching Event in Cologne in Summer, which was such a lovely and nicely organized event that I still have a lot of positive memories of it. Thank you, Erborian & YBPN for the opportunity and for providing me with this product as PR sample.

“Achieve perfect skin with simple and unique products, that’s Erborian’s mission.”

Erborian is a Kbeauty brand based in France and Korea. Co-founder Katalin Berenyi discovered during a visit in South Korea that Korean Women had a very clear and good skin and she learned about Korean beauty rituals and brought them to Europe, founding the brand Erborian together with Hojung Lee, a Korean scientist with a passion for beauty. Erborian adapts Asian skincare expertise to beauty rituals around the world, creating a variety of unique and effective skincare and makeup products.

As said before, I had the honour to attend a launching event for the Erborian Matte Crème earlier this summer. The event was organized byYBPN and Erborian Germany and we were able to try out various products from Erborian, and we were introduced to the new Matte Crème. This 5-in-1 product is a mattifying face cream with a blurring effect. It evens out the complexion and mattifies the skin using White Water Lily extract from Korea. The five properties of the Erborian Matte Crème are:

Blur the appearance of pores and imperfections with a soft-focus effect
Even out skin tone and give an ultra-matte finish
Refine skin’s texture
Maintain skin’s barrier function to hold in moisture
5. mattify to prepare skin for makeup

The Matte Crème can thereby be used before makeup, or to touch up throughout the day!

It was so fun to take the pictures for the review because the Erborian Matte Crème was packed in a fun superhero-themed box. I loved the packaging so much and I took thousands of pictures, but I only selected some here :D

The colorful box revealed the original product packaging in the signature color: pale blue.

The Erborian Matte Crème comes in a sleek tube containing 45 ml of product.

The ingredients of the mattifying cream are listed as below:

Cyclomethicone, Dimethicone, Water, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Trihydroxystearin, Silica, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Isononyl Isononanoate, Trisiloxane, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Alcohol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Mica, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance, Hexyl Cinnamal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Eugenol, Limonene, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Titanium Dioxide, Ferric Ferrocyanide

The product is free of parabens, sulfates, and fungal acne safe according to Skincarisma. It does contain silicones and alcohol though. The key ingredients are White Water Lily Extract (Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract) for anti-oxidants and hydration, and silica powder for the mattifying effect. The product also contains Titanium Dioxide for UV protection, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), and Butylene Glycol for hydration.

During the Launch Event, we tested this cream in a special way, which was fun and very interesting at the same time: Everyone received a touch-up of their makeup using the Erborian Matte Crème. Then we had a collective yoga session of 60 minutes. The yoga session was really exhausting, and not easy either, and to be honest, I was not prepared to get that much of exercise on this day :D By the end of the session I thought my whole makeup has melted off already! Surprisingly, a look in the mirror revealed that the Erborain Matte Crème really held up to its claims and our skin was still matte and not sweaty at all. I was pretty much amazed and happy!

The cream has a pale blue color and a balm-type texture. It feels light and hydrating upon application and has a pleasant and nice scent.

The cream pretty much dissolves to nothing and doesn’t leave a film or any type of greasiness. It is super lightweight and apart from the scent non-existent on the skin. The skin looks matte and fresh!

I used the cream quite often this summer and it had been really a lifesaver during the hot days. I especially love that it can be used on top of your makeup as well! If you are looking for a mattifying cream I can very much recommend you the Erborian Matte Crème!

You can buy the Erborian Matte Crème at various places:

Parfuemerie.de for 40.50 € (45ml) and 18.50 € (15ml)

Erborian (US site) for 42.00 US$ (45ml)

Erborian (France) for 36.90 € (45ml) and 16.40 € (15ml)

Amazon.de for 42.42 € (45ml)

Amazon.com for 42.36 US$ (45ml)

Have you heard of Erborian? I have some more products of the brand to share with you and I hope you are as much excited as I am!

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Unboxing: Schön Für Mich Box August 2018

25. September 2018

// PR SAMPLE / UNBOXING / BEAUTY //

Today's post will be about a PR Sample Box from Rossmann. I decided to write the post in German since this box is directed towards German customers. But if you want to know any details to any of the below products, please feel free to ask in the comments below. I'll be happy to answer your questions :)

Ich bin zwar spät dran mit diesem Unboxing, aber ich wollte euch trotzdem noch schnell den Inhalt der Schön Für Mich Box August 2018 zeigen, bevor der Monat vorbei ist. Vielen Dank an Rossmann für das PR Sample ihrer Beauty Box an der Stelle.

Die Schön Für Mich Box ist eine limitierte Beauty Box von der Drogeriekette Rossmann und erscheint monatlich. Sie ist gefüllt mit Produktneuheiten aus dem Sortiment von Rossmann, und ist für sehr erschwingliche 5 Euro erhältlich. Um eine der begehrten Boxen zu erhalten muss man an einem Gewinnspiel teilnehmen, bei dem 5000 Gewinner ausgewählt werden, die die Box dann zu dem Preis erhalten.

Wie bei den bisherigen Boxen auch, sind die Produkte aus der Box immer der jeweiligen Jahreszeit und dem Monat angepasst. Wie bei der Juli Box geht es auch hier um den Sommer! Die Box kommt daher auch mit dem selben Design der Juli Box und macht Dank der Palmen Urlaubsstimmung. Abgesehen von den Produkten enthält jede Box eine Broschüre mit der Beschreibung zu den Produkten und Gutscheinen für Rabatt auf einige der beigefügten Produkte, falls man das Produkt nachkaufen möchte. Das finde ich wirklich toll an der Box allgemein.

Die Schön Für Mich Box August 2018 enthält diesmal ganze 10 verschieden Produkte und ist wieder mal bis zum Rand gefüllt. Es sind sowohl Pflegeprodukte für den Körper, aber auch Makeup enthalten und bringen viel Abwechslung in den Inhalt der Box.

Head & Shoulders Supreme Feuchtigkeit Anti-Schuppen Shampoo

Dieses Anti-Schuppen Shampoo enthalt Arganöl und ist besonders Feuchtigkeitsspendet. Zusatzlich wirkt es gegen Schuppen. Das Shampoo wurde speziell für Frauen entwickelt und ist auf deren Bedürfnisse abgestimmt.

Wilkinson Intuition Fab

Diesen cleveren Rasierer von Wilkinson habe ich schon vor der Box in Verwendung gehabt. Er hat 5 beidseitig ausgerichtete Klingen und kann somit in beide Richtungen rasieren.

Frei Öl Deobalsam

Ich hatte schon lange kein Roll-On Deo mehr in benutzung, aber dieses Deo ohne Aluminiumsalze gefällt mir sehr gut. Es ist sanft und enthält Salbeiöl und Schachtelhalm Extrakt und wirkt so antitranspirant. Zusätzlich enthält es einen anto-bakteriell wirksamen Zink-Komplex.

Wingbrush Starter Set

Ich habe diese Zahnzwsichenraumbürste noch nicht ausprobiert, aber ich bin schon gepsannt darauf. Angeblich geht so die Pflege für die Zahnzwischenräume besonders schnell und trotzdem sanft.

Lacalut White & Repair

Diese Zahnpoasta hat eine spezielle Wirkstoffkombination die die Zähne pflegt und Remineralisiert und trotzdem die Zähne aufhellt. Geschmacklich ist sie schonmal sehr mild und angenehm.

Enerbio Fruchtriegel Kokos

Kokos ist immer perfekt für den Sommer und bringt zusaätzlkiche Urlaubsstimmung.Und für zwischendurch und unterwegs sind solche Riegel auch perfekt!

Max Factor Colour Elixir Cushion

Diese neue Lippenpflege von Max Factor kombiniert Vitamin E, hochwertige Öle und Candelillawachs zur Pflege der Lippen mit sanften Farbpigmenten.Die Farbintensität kann dabei durch mehrmaliges auftragen sogar noch gesteigert werden. Und Dank des soft-Touch-Prazisions-Applikators ist er perfekt für unterwegs und kann auch ohne Spiegel aufgetragen werden.

Revlon Volumazing Mascara Blackest Black

Auf diesen Mascara freue ich mich besonders. Eine cremige Formulierung mit pflegenden Wachsen sollen dramatisches Volumen schenken ohne zu verwischen oder zu verklumpen. Zusätzlich wird 24 Stunden Halt versprochen. Der wird bei mir als nächstes getestet!

Alterra Rainbow Highlighter

Der Alterra Rainbow Highlighter kommt nicht nur mit der gewohnten Naturkosmetik-Qualität daher, sondern enthält auch noch Bio-Hibiskus, Bio-Holunder, und Bio-Passions-Blumenextrakt für einen zarten Glow in Regenbogenfarben.

Rival De Loop Ultra Gel Nail Colour

Diese Nagellack Formel soll einen Plumping Effekt haben und so Volumen verleihen. Dazu kommt hohe Deckkraft und ein angesagter 3D Finish im Gel-Look.

Wie findet ihr den Inhalt der Schön Für Mich Box August 2018? Einige Produkte habe ich schon in Verwendung, wie das Deo, Shampoo, den Rasierer, und die Zahnpasta. Ich freue mich aber auch schon die Zahnzwischenraumbürste zu testen und auf den Mascara von Revlon freue ich mich auch. Nagellack, Lippenpflege und der Rainbow Blush werde ich wohl nicht verwenden, weil ich davon schon genug selber in Verwendung habe. Trotzdem ist für mich die Schön Für Mich Box immer noch eine sehr günstige und schöne Alternative zu anderen Beauty Boxen zu einem unschlagbaren Preis!

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Review: Bonnie Choice Eyebrow Pencil & Brush

19. September 2018

// PR SAMPLE / MAKE-UP / AFFILIATE LINKS //

My favorite quick and easy product for beautiful eyebrows is eyebrow pencils. I love especially the ones with a soft texture and good but not too prominent color pay-off, and of course, they should be long-lasting, too. I was offered the Bonnie Choice Eyebrow Pencils and an Eyebrow Brush for reviewing by Born Pretty Store and here is my impression:

Born Pretty Store is an Asian-based online store selling very affordable products, reaching from accessories to make-up and beauty products. They have a super huge amount of all kinds of nail art products and tools. I have tried many of their nail art products in the past and the products were good and affordable. >Here< are some of the products I reviewed before. I’ve been asked by the very nice people from Born Pretty Store, if I can try some of their new makeup products from their brand Bonnie Choice. I selected these two Bonnie Choice Eyebrow Pencils and a double-sided eyebrow brush from the same brand.

The Bonnie Choice Eyebrow Pencils are automatic eyebrow pencils that are waterproof and long-lasting. There are 6 different shades available and I chose shade 01 and shade 05, a black and an ashy brown tone. I have black eyebrows and any lighter shades will look quite strange, but these two seem to fit according to the swatches according to their product description.

The packaging of the products is simple and neat, nothing special. All the products have a signature black color and the name of the brand. Each of the pencils came packed in a cardboard box with the ingredients listed.

The Bonnie Choice Eyebrow Pencil has two sides: one containing the bullet, which is rotatable, and the other side a brush protected by a cap. The bullet has a triangular shape and is perfect for designing eyebrows precisely. The brush is suitable for brushing the eyebrows and does its job in a good way.

The swatches of the two eyebrow pencils show off distinct colors as I expected. They are perfectly pigmented for creating a natural eyebrow look. The color stays in place after rubbing – but only to a certain extent, of course. I would not say that it is 100% waterproof, but it will last you all day. From the two colors shade, 01 is the shade to go for me, although shade 05 can also be used, but doesn’t blend in so naturally as shade 01. You can see the swatches below, 01 on the left, and 05 on the right.

I also received an eyebrow dual-sided brush together with the two pencils. This eyebrow brush has an angled brush on one side and a helical comb on the other side. This brush is perfectly suited if you have an eyebrow palette that doesn’t come with any brushes. The angled brush is perfectly designed for creating a nice shape with your eyebrow palette, and the brush can be used to brush your eyebrows in the desired shape. Far more important is, that it is very affordable!

All in all, we have a couple of very decent and affordable makeup products here, that will help you to achieve a nice and groomed eyebrow look. If you have been looking for cheap, but good eyebrow products go for the Bonnie Choice Eyebrow Pencils! I really like the texture and the natural color pay-off. I personally have enough brushes, but if you are looking for a cheap and useful brush I can also recommend the Bonnie Choice Dual Eyebrow Brush.

Bonnie Choice Eyebrow Pencils retail for 2.99 US$

Bonnie Choice Eyebrow Dual Brush retails for 1.19 US$

They do offer free international shipping by the way, and there are several coupons that can be used for extra discount:

get a $3 sitewide coupon with the code is BP3

get a $10 sitewide coupon for orders $120+ with the code is 10BPS120

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Review: Cellnco Anti Pollution Refreshing Milk Sleeping Mask Ampoule

17. September 2018

// KBEAUTY / PR SAMPLE / AFFILIATE LINKS //

I’m always very attracted towards skincare products containing milk, probably due to the picture in my head of the famous ancient Cleopatra bathing in milk for her beautifying rituals. The Cellnco Anti Pollution Refreshing Milk Sleeping Mask Ampoule was very interesting in several points: first of all, I haven’t used any products from this Korean beauty brand yet, second because of the milk protein ingredient, and lastly, because it is a sleeping mask and I love using sleeping masks! Thanks to Beautytap.com for providing me with this product for reviewing.

Cellnco is a Korean brand which might be very new and unknown to many people. The concept of the brand is tackling pollution-related premature aging of the skin. The brand produced products for famous brands like Estée Lauder, Lancôme, and Skyn Iceland for 15 years before they started their own cosmetics brand. The brand is also one of the brands focussing on botanical extracts and being free from harmful chemicals.

The Cellnco Anti Pollution Refreshing Milk Sleeping Mask Ampoule is one of five antioxidant-rich ampoules of their skincare range. It’s a sleeping mask ampoule promoting skin repair during night-time featuring milk protein as the key ingredient. As we all know, our skin is most active during sleeping and the body and also our skin is regenerating during this time. Any skincare applied on our skin during sleeping will be absorbed more thoroughly and be more beneficial.

Milk Protein in Skincare

Milk protein is the key ingredient of the Cellnco Anti Pollution Refreshing Milk Sleeping Mask Ampoule as the name already suggests. Hydrolyzed milk protein, which is usually used in skincare, has a complete amino acid content and is therefore very nourishing. Also, it is very low in toxins, which makes it perfect for dry and sensitive skin types. The protein has healing, repairing, and restructuring properties for body and hair.

Cellnco Anti Pollution Refreshing Milk Sleeping Mask Ampoule is a sleeping mask and thus it is used best for your night-time skincare regimen. The product is paraben-free, sulfate-free, alcohol-free, silicon-free, and EU-allergen-free. The full ingredients are listed on SkinCarisma and you can check for them >>here<<.

Water, Milk Protein, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Polyacrylate-13, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 80, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Xanthan Gum, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Acorus Calamus Root Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Morus Alba Leaf Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Polygonatum Odoratum Extract, Ganoderma Lucidum (Mushroom) Stem Extract, Zea Mays (Corn) Kernel Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower/Leaf Extract, Honey Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance

You can already spot all the botanical extracts in the list, eg. ginseng, chamomille, rice, lavender, rosemary, camellia… but also moisturizing ingredients like hyaluronic acid or glycerin, and even honey extract!

The Cellnco Anti Pollution Refreshing Milk Sleeping Mask Ampoule has a firm gel texture and white color. you only need a little for your face as it melts and distributes nicely upon application. Despite the firm gel texture it is very lightweight once applied and leaves a refreshing and moist feeling. Also, this sleeping mask ampoule is not sticky or heavy like other sleeping masks. It’s no problem to use another night cream on top of it.

This Sleeping Mask Ampoule absorbs very quickly and leaves really no trace, simply a very pleasant and refreshing scent. I can imagine that people who do not like heaviness or films, especially not during nights, will love this sleeping mask ampoule because it doesn’t leave your skin with a trace. I have this ampoule at my bed-side and usually, on lazy nights when I only manage to take of makeup this is the only product I use additionally.

The Cellnco Anti Pollution Refreshing Milk Sleeping Mask Ampoule retails for 28 US$ on Beautytap. You can use the code berries15 for 15% off non-sale items!

Also, you can check out the Coupons & Discount Page for the latest deals and ways to save some bucks at Beautytap.com

Have you tried products from the brand Cellnco? What are your thoughts on sleeping masks?

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Review: I’m from Magnolia Wake Essence

10. September 2018

// BEAUTY / AFFILIATE LINKS / KBEAUTY //

Magnolia reminds me of spring, but yet here I am with a review for this product at the beginning of autumn! It also lies some time back that I used this I’m from Magnolia Wake Essence, but I loved it so much, that I decided to write a review for it now.

I’m from is a Korean brand with the motto “a good cosmetics with a good ingredient”. They are using natural ingredients in their cosmetics and want to be honest and quality provider. They have three promises to their customers, being 1. open composition, which means known ingredients, 2. Honest Farm, meaning honest ingredients with a true origin, and 3. being free of harmful chemicals. I have tried the I’m from Ginseng Serum and the Honey Mask before and enjoyed using both of the products.

The I’m from Magnolia Wake Essence is an essence for brightening and hydration and gives the perfect energy in the morning. As the name suggests, it contains 69% magnolia water from the Sobaek Mountains of Korea. Of course, from the first glance, the packaging is especially attractive. The magnolia pattern and the light pink colors are very pretty and fit perfect for spring, or to give you a spring mood.

What I also love is that this essence is free from parabens, steroids, and artificial coloring- plus I’m from is a cruelty-free brand!

Ther cardboard box is also so pretty and detailed:

Last, but not least, you will find the ingredients listed on the box as well. The I’m from Magnolia Wake Essence contains mainly magnolia extract, but there are also ingredients like Niacinamide (brightening), Sodium hyalulonate and glycerin (hydrating), and a bunch of plant-based ingredients listed.

Magnolia Kobus Branch/Flower/ Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Alcohol, Water, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Veronica Officinalis Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract, Primula Veris Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Polyquaternium-51, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium Edta, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance

You can check the ingredients via SkinCarisma, too. The list also contains alcohol and silicones. Both are not a direct problem for me personally, but if you have observed to react sensitively to products containing silicones or alcohol you should avoid this product.

Doesn’t the milk-glass bottle with the pink essence look totally cute?! You can apply the essence using the included dropper attached to the cap. It is advised to use this essence in the morning routine. Simply apply few drops and pat into your skin after cleansing and toning.

I loved the lightness of the essence and the fact that it smelled nice and flowery. I still need to use a moisturizer on top, but the essence makes the skin soft and makes the appearance of the skin more even and bright. I personally used up the I’m from Magnolia Wake Essence in a record time, because I liked it so much.

As you see below, the texture is clear, but not very runny. It leaves also a nice glow but absorbs very quickly and without a greasy feeling or tackiness.

I bought my I’m from Magnolia Wake Essence from Wishtrend. It retails for 20.93 US$. You can use the code HEYSEPT for 5% discount. You will find all the information about the product >>here<<. You can receive a 5 US$ referral coupon if you are a new customer, too. It’s easy as this: If you use my invitation code 17939205 upon registration you’ll receive a 5 US$ voucher immediately. There will be a specific field in your registration form called “friends invitation program” where you can put the code mentioned above. This way new customers can get 5 US$ off, which is great to save some money on your first order. Also, check out my Coupons and Discount page for the latest deals.

There is also a Magnolia Sleep Mask available from the same line, but I haven’t tried it yet. Have you tried anything from the I’m from Magnolia line?

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Unboxing: Schön Für Mich Box Juli 2018

23. August 2018

// PR SAMPLE / UNBOXING / BEAUTY //

Today's post will be about a PR Sample Box from Rossmann. I decided to write the post in German since this box is directed towards German customers. But if you want to know any details to any of the below products, please feel free to ask in the comments below. I'll be happy to answer your questions :)

Vor einigen Wochen erhielt ich die Schön Für Mich Box Juli 2018 und ich stelle euch heute den Inhalt einmal näher vor. Vielen Dank an Rossmann für das PR Sample ihrer Beauty Box an der Stelle.

Natürlich sind die Produkte aus der Box immer der jeweiligen Jahreszeit und dem Monat angepasst. Für Juli ging es natürlich um Strand, Sonne und Urlaub und die Box hatte ein perfekt abgestimmtes Design dazu.

Abgesehen von den Produkten enthält jede Box ein Schön Für Mich Magazin und eine Broschüre mit der Beschreibung zu den Produkten und Gutscheinen für Rabatt auf einige der beigefügten Produkte, falls man das Produkt nachkaufen möchte. Das ist übrigens auch etwas was ich wirklich toll an der Schön Für Mich Box allgemein finde.

Die Schön Für Mich Box Juli 2018 enthält insgesamt 9 verschieden Produkte und ist somit wirklich randvoll gefüllt.

Odol -Med3 Samtweiß Zahnpasta

Zahnpasta kann man immer gebrauchen, ob zuhause oder auf Reisen. Die Micro Pearl Technologie reingt die Zähne und entfernt Verfärbungen schonend, ohne den Zahnschmelz zu beschädigen.

Duschdas Duschgel Ich Fühl Mich Traumhaft

Dieses Duschgel mit dem bezaubenden Seepferdchen Motiv duftet nach frischen Früchten und zarten Blüten. Fühlt sich nach dem perfekten Sommerduft an.

Revlon Colorstay Overtime Lipcolor

Diese Lippenfarbe verspricht bis zu 16 Stunden auf den Lippen zu bleiben und kommt mit einem klaren Topcoat für feuchtigkeitspendenden Glanz. Es gibt insgesamt 8 verschiedene Farben, die ich demnächst hier vorstellen werde. Leider haben sie mich nicht überzeugt. Dazu aber später mehr.

Fusswohl Mousse-To-Oil Pflegeschaum

Eine einzigartige Textur, die trockene Füße super pflegt. Sie enthält einen 5-fach Öl-Komplex aus Marulaöl, Mandelöl, Babassusöl, Jojobaöl, und Sonnenblumenöl. Ich habe sie bereits benutzt und finde sie super. Besonders jetzt im Sommer war sie sehr hilfreich gegen die trockene Haut.

Neutrogena Hydrogel Maske

Die Neutrogena Hydrogelmaksen enthalten eine Flasche Serum konzentriert auf eine Maske. Die Maske ist zweiteilig aufgebaut und bietet somit eine bessere Passform. Es gibt sie in vier Varianten. In meiner Box war die Pure Boost Maske enthalten.

Alterra Nagellack

Der Nagellack von alterra hat eine 5-Free Formulierung und enthält zudem Arganöl zur Pflege. Ich hatte mal eine andere Farbe der Marke und kann mich erinnern, dass ich sie sehr gerne benutzt habe, bis mir die Flasche zerbrochen ist.

Nivea Soft Feuchtigkeitscreme Mix Me Berry Charming

Es gibt insgesamt drei Sorten dieser duftenden Nivea Soft Mix Me Cremes: Berry Charming, Chilled Oasis und Happy Exotic. alle hören sich nach perfekten Düften für den Sommer an und können miteinander gemixt werden und so einen persönlichen Lieblingsduft generieren.

Sunozon Hydro Gesichtscreme LSF 30

Diese feuchtigkeitspendende Sonnencreme für das Gesicht fühlt sich angenehm an und kann auch als Grundlage für Makeup verwendet werden. Die Verpackung ist praktisch für unterwegs.

Nivea Micellair Skin Breathe Expert Reinigungstücher

Diese Reinigungstücher mit sind zum einen perfekte Reisebegleiter, zum anderen entfernen sie selbst wasserfestes Make-Up.Auch für den Alltag perfekt und effektiv.

Wie findet ihr den Inhalt der Schön Für Mich Box Juli 2018? Für mich kamen einige der Produkte wie gerufen. Besonders gut haben mir der Fusswohl Pflegeschaum und die Mizellen Reinigungstücher von Nivea gefallen und sind in regelmäßiger Nutzung. Und für den Preis von 5 Euro ist diese Box meiner Meinung nach unschlagbar!

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Unboxing: Beautypress News Box August 2018

16. August 2018

// PR SAMPLE / WERBUNG / UNBOXING //

I’m super happy to show you the content of the Beautypress News Box August 2018 today! I was among the lucky winners of this box during a giveaway they had on Instagram, and I really wasn’t expecting to win, but here it is. Beautypress is an international PR Network by webportalis and it is totally dedicated to beauty products and the latest releases by brands. I have been following their newsletter and unboxings on other blogs for a long time now.

The Beautypress News Box is a curated box by Beautypress, which is exclusively sent out to top bloggers. Unlike beauty boxes like Glossy Box, it is no subscription box and is really dedicated to introducing new brands and products to bloggers for introduction on their channels. I received the August Box, which comes with a total of 6 products from 3 different brands and a cute extra for the hot summer months, a useful hand fan!

I will go through the products below and let you know about my first impression:

medipharma cosmetics Hyaluron Teint Perfection Primer and Make Up

The medipharma cosmetics Hyaluron Tein Perfection Primer and Make Up are the perfect combination to achieve a satin-like and matte skin and still retain the natural glow of the skin. The primer is the perfect first step and reduces the appearance of wrinkles and pores and evens out the skin tone. It is a great foundation for the follow-up make up. What surprised me most is the hydrating texture of the primer. There is no greasy or drying feeling after applying it, but it feels smooth and refreshing! The Hyaluron Teint Perfection Primer by medipharma cosmetics is free of preservatives, parabens and allergen fragrances. The primer retails for 19.95€ and contains 30ml in a pump bottle.

The medipharma cosmetics Hyaluron Tein Perfection Make Up is available in two shades called natural sand and natural gold. They have SPF 15, which is a great add-on in summer. Still, I would recommend you to wear regular sunscreen below your makeup. Ingredients like hyaluronic acid, panthenol, vitamin B3 and Spilanthes Acmella Flower Extract provide extra care and nourishment to the skin. The result is a lightweight look that creates a beautiful finish but enables the skin to breathe as well. The makeup comes in a pump bottle like the primer and contains 30 ml. It retails for 24.99€.

medipharma cosmteics Mascara med Ultra Boost

The medipharma cosmteics Mascara med Ultra Boost is a volumizing and growth promoting mascara that makes the lashes longer and thicker. According to the description it gives 12 times more volume to the lashes. Additionally, it has a pigmenting effect and stains the lashes, which might be interesting for people with blond hair. It comes with a silicon brush attached to the wand with short bristles to catch even the smaller lashes. I really like that it is growth promoting and nourishing for the lashes, so it is make up and care in one. The formulation is not sticking, so it doesn’t stick together the single lashes. Moreover, it is free of parabens, fragrances, and prostaglandin. I still think that the product has a specific flowery scent.

Finally, the product is suitable for people wearing contact lenses and those with sensitive eyes. The mascara can be removed without using oils, and it is also recommended in order to help the nourishing ingredients to absorb. The pink color of the packaging is a plus for all pink-lovers, too! The mascara contains 10 ml and retails for 21.95€.

Dr. Grandel Instant Smoother Ampoule

I love ampoules! They are small but super effective and combine so many effects and nourishment in a bit of product. The Dr. Grandel Ampoules come in packs of three containing glass vials and a breaking-cap for opening the ampoules. Each vial contains enough (3 ml) to be used several times for me. The Dr. Grandel Instant Smoother Ampoule mattifies the skin and makes pores less visible. It is a perfect ampoule to be used during the daytime before applying make up. The key ingredients are Lecithin, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, and Oleanolic Acid that help to reduce the sebum and act as a mattifier. Apart from Glycerin for moisturizing the ingredients also contain Alteromonas Ferment Extract. Below you can see the full list:

Aqua (Water), Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Alcohol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Trideceth-9, Buteth-3, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, Carbomer, Tris (Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) Citrate, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, Propylene Glycol, Tributyl Citrate, Tocopherol, Sodium Stearate, Zinc Gluconate, Sodium Hydroxide, Oleanolic Acid, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, Coumarin, Parfum (Fragrance), CI 17200 (Red 33)

A set of three ampoule vials retails for 14.99€, and there are even more versions of the ampoule available.

Police To Be Tattooart For Him

Police To Be Tattooart is a new perfume concept with a young and trendy concept: a scent that combines freedom and a strong personality. Tattoos have become widely accepted and common for young people and represent the individuality of the persons that have them. According to that the Police To Be Tattooart Eau de Perfume come in a signature skull-shaped bottle, that remind us of tattoo art. The perfume is available for women and men. The blue skull is dedicated to men and has a woody and aromatic fragrance. The bottle contains 40ml and retails for 24.99€.

Top Note: Lemon Verbena, Cardamom, Black Currant

Middle Note: Lavender, Clary Sage

Base Note: Tonka bean, Amberwood, Ambroxan

What are your thoughts on the products above? The brand medipharma cosmetics was totally new to me and I love the combination of medical/pharmaceutic ingredients with skincare and makeup products. I loved the light texture of the primer and the mascara combining grwoth and nourishment with make-up effects. Ampoules are always high on my list, since they have so much power despite being so small. Last but not least, it was nice t have a product for men here, too. The skull design of the bottle is unique and I can imagine that many people will like it. How do you like these new launches?

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