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Review: Purito Centella Green Level All In One Mild Pad

9. August 2018

// PR SAMPLE / SKINCARE / KBEAUTY //

I’ve started to love these kinds of milder peeling pads, like the Purito Centella Green Level All In One Mild Pad here. I’ve received this wonderful product from Purito some while ago and I’ve been testing and including it in my skincare routine since then. This mild peeling pad, as the name already suggests, is perfectly suited if you are looking for something less irritating than AHA Peelings, but still effective enough to help to remove dead skin cells and make your skin clearer.

Purito is a rather young Korean brand with cruelty-free and 10-free skin care products. The products are free from paraben, ethanol, surfactants, artificial coloring, fragrance, triethanolamine, phthalein, triclosan, petrochemicals, and benzoyl peroxide. Moreover, the products gain a lot of popularity these days because of their short and yet effective ingredients list. I have reviewed the Purito Pure Vitamin C Serum and the Purito Snail Repair Advanced 91 Serum before and there are more to come in future!

The Purito Centella Green Level All In One Mild Pad is a product designed for removing excess dirt and dead cells from the face after cleansing. Using 10% Centella Asiatica Extract as a key ingredient. This rich extract contains Asiaticosides, Asiatic acid and Madecassic acid and acts as mild BHA (beta hydroxy acid). Other BHAs mostly used are salicylic acids, but they can be too harsh for people with sensitive skin types.

Like most peeling pads the Purito Centella Green Level All In One Mild Pad comes in a jar. The design is typical for Purito and kept simple, with signature colors of green for the Centella skincare range the brand offers. The plastic jar comes packed in a cardboard box, which provides you with the directions and ingredients. Additionally, there are plastic tweezers included, so you can take out the pads without contaminating the inside of the jar. Using the tweezers is a bit tricky though since the pads are sticking together due to the soaked essence.

Let’s take a look at our star ingredient first:

Centella Asiatica

Centella Asiatica extracts have been used in traditional medicine and are still used today, having beneficial properties like wound-healing. Scientific studies have shown that continuous application of the extract can promote collagen building, act anti-inflammatory, and anti-oxidative. The purified extract of Centella Asiatica is called TECA. It is a standardized extract composed of Asiaticoside, Asiatic acid and Madecassic acid. It is used in skin care targeting wound-healing, scarred skin, sensitive skin, but also seems to be effective on cellulite. I’m not sure if TECA is used here, or only a high concentration of Centella Asiatica extract, but we find these three components in this pad here, too! Asiatic Acid strengthens the skin barrier, has anti-oxidative properties, and calms sensitive skin. Asiaticosides control the oil-water balance and help to build up collagen. Madecassic acid helps to repair damaged skin and reduces scars and marks due to its exfoliating effect.

The full ingredients list is not very long and you can check out information on all the components via SkinCarisma, too.

Ingredients: Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2- Hexanediol, Betaine, Betaine Salicylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Arginine, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Allantoin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Caprylyl Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium EDTA, Melaleuca Alternifolia(Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid.

As you see, there are some more ingredients that I can mention: there are hyaluronic acid, panthenol and glycerin included, for providing moisture and wound-healing. Licorice Root Extract has a brightening and anti-inflammatory properties, and tea tree leaf oil and betaine salicylate also have acne-fighting properties.

The Purito Centella Green Level All In One Mild Pad are cotton-type pads with two sides. The jar contains 70 pieces in total.

One side of the pad is structured and the other side is smooth. The structured side is suitable for areas with a higher sebum secretion like T-Zone. It removes makeup residues, sebum, oil, and exfoliates the skin.

The smooth side is suitable for cheeks, neck, etc, where the skin is more fragile. It can be used to calm down the skin, provided moisture, and even can be used to remove smudged eye makeup carefully or to smooth lips.

How to use the pads?

I usually use them after cleansing my face on my dried skin. I first use the structured side of the pad, and you will directly see that it removes even more dirt, even though you cleansed properly. The I use the soft side of the pad. Another way, how I use this pad is in the mornings. Sometimes, when I did a very thorough cleansing the evening before I only use water to wash my face. After that, I use this pad and it works perfectly without stressing the skin too much. I must say, that I also really like the official Purito page, where they list all the ways how you can use the pad. It can even be used on your body, or before reapplying makeup!

The Purito Centella Green Level All In One Mild Pad is definitely a great product. It works well in my skincare routine and helps to prevent irritations. Additionally, it cleans the skin even more thorough and smoothes it with mild exfoliation. The ingredients are really nice too, and 70 pads really last you some while, especially if you are using different products in a rotation like me. I try not to use any other exfoliating skincare products in combination with this pad. The jar retails for 22 US$ from the official page, but you can also get it from Beautytap for the same price. Also, check out my discount and coupons page for the latest deals.

If you are interested in another product using Centella Asiatica Extract I can recommend the By Wishtrend TECA 1% Barrier Cream by the way. If you are curious about it you can head over to my review >>here<<.

Have you heard of Purito?

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Just as a short reminder: All products mentioned and reviewed on this blog are of my personal opinions. This product here was sent to me for reviewing purpose by http://puritoen.com which doesn’t influence me in providing my honest opinion on the products.

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Review: Dr. Althea Herb Therapy Velvet Mask

8. August 2018

// PR SAMPLE / SHEET MASK / KBEAUTY //

My last sheet mask review has been almost three months ago, so here is finally a new one for you: This is the Dr. Althea Herb Therapy Velvet Mask, and it has been one of these masks that really surprised me positively. To make a long story short, it was not what I expected regarding texture and essence, and I was honestly so impressed that I decided to write a review despite having used only one of these masks! Thank you to Korean Smooch for providing me with this mask for reviewing purpose.

I didn’t find any information about the background of the brand, apart from its Korean origin. Yet, the sheet mask by Dr. Althea grabbed my attention at first sight because of the beautiful packaging design. The pastel blue and the little illustrations remind me of vintage motives.

The Dr. Althea Herb Therapy Velvet Mask is designed for all skin types and has moisturizing properties. Medical herbs like green tea, calendula and chamomilla are the key ingredients and help to soothe irritated skin. The velvet type and super soft sheet mask fabric additionally calm down the skin.

The full ingredients of the Dr. Althea Herb Therapy Velvet Mask are listed on the backside of the sheet mask sachet, and you will spot many plant-bast ingredients, like olive oil, ginger extract, licorice extract, grapefruit seed extract and many more. You can check for the single ingredients on SkinCarisma or COSDNA, too.

Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polysorbate 60, Olea Europa (Olive) Fruit Oil, Hexylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Trehalose, Carbomer, Arginine, Allantoin, PEG-20 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Squalane, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Schizandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) Extract, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water, Calendula Officinalis Flower Water, Acorus Calamus Root Extract, Fragrance, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Cholesterol, Ceramide 3.

Licorice extract is always great to have in your ingredients list. It has many benefits, like anti-inflammatory effects and brightening properties. Panthenol and hyaluronic acid promote wound-healing and are great moisturizers. Ceramide 3, citric acid and vitamin E are great for anti-aging. However, the main focus in the ingredients lies on moisturizing ingredients, like panthenol, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, butylene glycol, and Anthemis Nobilis flower water. The list is paraben-free, sulfate-free, alcohol-free, silicon-free, and free from allergens according to EU guidelines. More information on SkinCarisma.

The sheet mask fabric of the Dr. Althea Herb Therapy Velvet Mask is made from ultra-fine cotton fibers, which promote a deep absorption of the serum into the skin. With its velvet touch, this mask is supposed to offer 4 times more active ingredients to the skin than ordinary sheet masks. The formulation is a blend of Korean ancestral medicinal plants and ingredients from dermatological research. The extracts of chamomile and calendula reduce redness and restore skin smoothness, while extracts of green tea, shiso or ginger act anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial. Plus the bunch of moisturizing ingredients makes it sound like the perfect all-rounder mask.

The sheet mask serum is a cream-type one ( or lotion-type), and I was very happy to see that. My favorite moisturizing sheet masks have these kinds of essence. It has a pleasant floral scent but doesn’t feel heavy. It makes the skin a bit tacky after application though but feels very moisturizing and nourishing.

As you see from the picture below it is not the thinnest mask, but it is super soft and silky on the skin. It adheres perfectly and the fit was great on my face. The sheet mask was soaked very heavily and yet there was not dripping of the lotion. Moreover, there was a lot of the lotion left in the sachet that could be used on the neck and arms.

After wearing the mask for 20 to 30 minutes the sheet was still damp enough, but most of the lotion has been absorbed into the skin. The skin looks hydrated and glowy and a bit more bouncy than before. It didn’t irritate my skin at all, but the lotion leaves a bit of a tacky feeling, so it is better suited for night-time applications in my eyes.

All in all, as said in my introduction, I was very positively surprised by the Dr. Althea Herb Therapy Velvet Mask. It has a lotion-type essence and a super soft mask with a perfect fit. It does what it claims to do and leaves the skin more moist and bouncy than before. This sheet mask has impressed me, and I will consider repurchasing more of it in the future. The beautiful packaging design is, of course, a big plus, too! I received this sheet mask for reviewing purpose from Korean Smooch, an online retailer for Korean cosmetics products based in France. This shop might be especially interesting for people ordering from EU. Delivery to Germany, for example, is free from 80€ purchase and takes approximately 3 to 5 days to arrive. And the best, no customs duties for EU as they ship from France! The Dr. Althea Herb therapy Velvet Mask retails from their shop for 4.50€ and is described >>here<<.

Have you tried this sheet mask? What do you prefer: Essence-type or lotion-type sheet masks?

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Just as a short reminder: All products mentioned and reviewed on this blog are of my personal opinions. This product here was sent to me for reviewing purpose by https://www.korean-smooch.com/ which doesn’t influence me in providing my honest opinion on the products.

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Unboxing: InStyle Box Summer Edition 2018

3. August 2018

// WERBUNG / PR SAMPLE / UNBOXING//

Summer means sun and vacation, ideally, it also means holidays. Since we have a new season I have also a new InStyle Box for you. The InStyle Box Summer Edition! I’m really loving the InStyle Box, because of its versatile content and moreover, it is not a monthly box, so you have enough time to use up the products that you receive. I received the InStyle Box Summer Edition 2018 for reviewing purpose and here is what’s inside:

The InStyle Box is curated by the InStyle Magazine, and provides you with trendy items for the season. I received some of the InStyle Boxes from previous seasons, too, and if you are curious you can have a look at the past boxes >>here<<.

As always, the products are dedicated and fit to the season. The topic revolves around hot days and vacation and the InStyle Box is filled with 10 different products and a sample, together with a booklet with descriptions and more discount coupons inside.

As you can tell from the pictures the box is really packed and heavy, and there are a lot of new products inside that wait to be discovered!

Taste Nirvana Real Coconut Water

This coconut water is infused with passion fruit juice and seeds to deliver an exotic feeling. A great and healthy way to refresh yourself during hot days.

SMO Smoothie Bar

I never buy any fruit bars, because I’m more the nutty-bar-type, but this smoothie bar was a nice and fruity treat for in-between. This one comes in the flavor pitaya and soursop

InStyle inflatable Watermelon drink holder

I love these inflatable drink holders. They deliver a tropical vibe and can be used to let your drink swim in the pool.

Waltz 7 Shower Bombs

There is nothing more relaxing than a hot bath, but showers can be easier and some people prefer showering over bathing. These shower bombs are perfect for anybody who wants to have a relaxing spa Atmosphere while taking a shower. You simply put the shower bomb on the floor of your shower and the water will melt it away and release the relaxing scents. The two versions here are scented with mango and rose, respectively. I tried these shower bombs in the past and love them so much!

Bilou Sweet Hands Hand Mousse

This hand care product comes as mousse-y foam out of the bottle. It contains vitamins E, almond oil, avocado oil and panthenol and has a sweet scent.

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Top Coat

I love this top coat! I’ve already used it so much since I received the box and it is so convenient to use and makes your nail polish dry down so much faster.

Ultrasun Facial Sunscreen SPF30 PA+++

This water-resistant sunscreen doesn’t contain any harmful ingredients or hormone-active ingredients and protects your skin from sun damage while providing moisture to the skin. I used this sunscreen before and it feels nice and hydrating and doesn’t leave a white cast. It tends to leave a bit of a greasy feeling though while wearing it throughout the day.

Mudmasky Sleep Repair Renewal Nourishing Mask

We should not forget to give our skin some spa-time for in-between, despite having so many things planned during summer. This pH balanced mask can be applied before bed-time and provides hydration, acts rejuvenating and repairing, and protects and smoothes the skin.

Real Techniques Brush Cleansing Palette and Cleansing Gel

I’m very excited about these two products! Cleansing your makeup tools is very important if you want to prevent breakouts and this kit seems perfect for cleansing your beloved makeup brushes.

What do you think of the content of the InStyle Box Summer Edition? My favorite products are the Real Techniques Cleansing Set and the Shower Bombs from Waltz 7. ‘But I also love the Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Top Coat.

I’m happy with this Box content again, and I must say it has a good value for its price. The InStyle Box Summer Edition 2018 is available on shop.instyle.de for 29.90€ and comes with 3 e-paper versions of the InStyle magazine. The InStyle Box is released every three months, for each season. You can also get it for a yearly subscription for 100€.

What are your thoughts on the products from this box? Let me know in the comments below :)

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Review: YBPN Is It Me You Are Looking For Extraordinary Volume Mascara

26. July 2018

// BEAUTY / PRSAMPLE / MAKE-UP //

I’m always searching for a good and volumizing mascara, and I want to take you along my mascara journey today. These days, I’ve been using the YBPN Is It Me You Are Looking For Extraordinary Volume Mascara. I received this mascara as PR gift during the Erborian x YBPN Event in Cologne, which I attended some time ago.

First of all, YBPN is no pure make-up brand, originally it stands for “Your Beauty Professional Network” and is an expert network of 1200 perfume stores in Germany. Moreover, the network allows you to get useful information about the participating stores, spreads useful tips and knowledge about beauty products, and now they are also launching accessible and affordable makeup products like the YBPN Is It Me You Are Looking For Extraordinary Volume Mascara.

I received the mascara in a beautiful YBPN make-up Pouch saying “Mein Schönstes Ich”, which means “my most beautiful me”, and also represents the way that this network wants to connect and communicate with their customers.

Also, the cardboard packaging reflects the signature colors of YBPN, using black, white and pink. “Is It Me You Are Looking For” is an original and catchy name for a mascara, too, and makes it stand out. Since it is a volumizing mascara it is supposed to give more volume to the eyelashes, but also make them appear longer.

The mascara tube itself is neat and simply designed, showing the name of the mascara in silver-colored lettering. It contains 15ml of black mascara.

The YBPN Is It Me You Are Looking For Extraordinary Volume Mascara comes with a rubber wand with a pointed end for reaching smaller lashes, too. The formula is smudge-proof and can be applied in several layers to intensify the effect.

Here are the ingredients of the mascara:

Aqua (Water), Glyceryl Stearate, Copernicia Cerifera Cera (Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax), Acrylates Copolymer, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, C12-16 Alcohols, Cera Microcristallina (Microcrystalline Wax), Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, Ceteth-10 Phosphate, Dicetyl Phosphate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Lecithin, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Palmitic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, BHT, CI 77499 (Iron Oxides)

Above, you can see me without any mascara on the left and with one layer of the YBPN Is It Me You Are Looking For Extraordinary Volume Mascara on the right. I think you can clearly see the difference. It makes the lashes appear thicker and denser and visibly makes them longer. Also, the eyelashes show a nice curl that lasts all day while I’m wearing makeup. So far, I’m happy with this mascara, since it brings out the eyelashes very nicely. It also doesn’t have a formula that feels clumpy or gooey on the lashes but applies smoothly. what do you think?

The YBPN Is It Me You Are Looking For Extraordinary Volume Mascara retails for 14.95€.

Have you tried the new products from YBPN, and did you know about this network of beauty experts?

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Just as a short reminder: All products mentioned and reviewed on this blog are of my personal opinions. This product here was sent to me for reviewing purpose by https://www.ybpn.de/ which doesn’t influence me in providing my honest opinion on the products.

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Beauty Products from Newpharma

19. July 2018

// WERBUNG / PR SAMPLE / BEAUTY //

My second obsession after Asian beauty products are pharmacy beauty products, believe it or not. Before I dived into Kbeauty and Jbeauty it was brands available at the pharmacy that were my go-to skin-savers. I feel very happy to be able to try a bunch of lovely products from the Belgian online pharmacy Newpharma and to share my impressions on them with you today!

First of all, some words about Newpharma: this Belgian-based online pharmacy has been founded in 2008 and has over 35000 products within their range. They ship to various countries within EU and deliver to Germany in 48-72 hours, and there are no shipping costs for Germany on orders over 49 €.

I want to show you a couple of skin and body care products I received from Newpharma today.

Darphin Aromatic Cleansing Balm with Rosewood

Darphin Aromatic Cleansing Balm with Rosewood is a rich balm containing marula oil, sage, ylang-ylang- and rosewood oil. It emulsifies with water and forms a silky milk-type cleanser. The cleanser contains 40ml in a jar as full-sized product and retails for 28.57€ at Newpharma.

Ingredients; Hydrogenated Polydecene Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic, Polyglycerides Glycerin Hydroxystearic/Linolenic/Oleic, Polyglycerides Sorbitan Oleate Peg-10 Laurate Peg-100, Stearate Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate Polyglyceryl-10, Behenate/Eicosadioate Decyl Glucoside Polyglyceryl-10, Hydroxystearate/Stearate/Eicosadioate Simmondsia Chinensis, (Jojoba) Seed Oil Aniba Rosaeodora (Rosewood) Wood Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Water\Aqua\Eau Beta-Carotene Cetearyl Alcohol Glyceryl, Stearate Se Behenyl Alcohol Alcohol Tocopherol Dextrin, Palmitate Benzyl Benzoate Linalool Benzyl Salicylate

I was especially curious about this cleansing balm. The only cleansing balms I tried so far are from Banila Co and from Labiotte. Here, the consistency already is different: while the other cleansing balms have a balm texture that reminds me of wax, this one feels more like vaseline and is not as solid as the other balms. This makes it stick more and it is harder to wash off, especially when used on eye make-up. Nevertheless, it has a very relaxing scent and makes the skin feel nourished and soft.

Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Purpose Dry Oil

The Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Purpose Dry Oil is very popular among skincare lovers. This oil can be used on your body, face, and hair. The oil has softening and smoothing properties. It has 91.8% natural ingredients and includes 7 valuable oils, like Tsubaki oil, Sweet almond Oil, Camelia oil, borage oil, hazel oil, argan oil and macadamia oil. The full-sized bottle contains 100ml and retails for 22.12€ at Newpharma.

Ingredients: Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Seed Oil, Mica, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Silica, Parfum/Fragrance, Tocopherol, Ci 77891/Titanium Dioxide, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Ci 77491/Iron Oxides, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Hypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol [N2207/B].

This is another product that I was very curious about. I heard many positive opinions on this oil, and since I’m a dry skin type person oils are always very high up in my skin care routine. The oil feels dry, as the name already tells you, and sinks in very quickly and without leaving an oily film. It has a nice scent, too. I love that it can be used for all your body and also for your hair. Since it contains a bunch of great oils I can imagine that it is a great product for nourishing. Love this tiny bottle of “gold” already!

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Innovation Caring Wash

One of my beloved pharmacy brands is surely La Roche-Posay. Here is the La Roche-PosayToleriane Innovation Caring Wash perfect for people with dry and sensitive skin. It has a clean formulation, which is soap-free, preservative-free, and fragrance-free. The full.sized tube containing 200ml retails for 11.41€ at Newpharma.

Ingredients: Aqua/water, Glycerin, Pentaerythrityl tetraethyl hexanoate, Propylene glycol, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Polysorbate 60, Ceramide np, Niacinamide, Sodium chloride, Coco-betaine, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Panthenol, T-butyl alcohol, Tocopherol.

This cleansing lotion is perfect if you want to avoid many irritating ingredients and your skin feels tight and tingle after using other cleansers. The milky lotion forms only a soft foam and is super gentle. This is a great second step cleanser after removing makeup.

Rogé Cavaillès Deodorant Absorb+ Invisible 48h

The Rogé Cavaillès Deodorant Absorb+ Invisible 48h is an anti-marks deodorant. It is free from alcohol, parabens, and is hypoallergenic. The full-sized spraying bottle contains 150ml and retails for 6.68€ at Newpharma.

Ingredients: Butane, Isobutane, Propane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Aluminum Chlorohydrate, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Parfum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethyl Citrate, Magnesium Aluminometasilicate, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Propylene Carbonate, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Talc

I haven’t heard of this brand before, but I had this small deodorant with me on vacations and it did a good job.

Vichy Aqualia Thermal Extrasensitive Lip Balm

The Vichy Aqualia Thermal Extrasensitive Lip Balm is a calming and regenerating lip balm. It contains Glycerin, Shea-Butter, and Vitamin E to prevent and care for chapped lips. This lip balm contains 4.7ml and retails for 5.27€ at Newpharma.

Ingredients: Octyldodecanol, Polyethylene, Polybutene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Butyrospermum Parkii (Butter), Shea Butter, Myristyl Myristate, Cera Alba, Beeswax, Ricinus Communis Oil, Castor Seed Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Palmitate, BHT, Asiatic Acid, Glycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Parfum, Fragrance

It is always good to have some good lip balm at hands, especially when wearing a lot of lipsticks and tints your lips will be happy about some nourishment.

Uriage Eau Thermale Spray

The Uriage Eau Thermale Spray is made from 100% Pure Thermal Water with no other ingredients than that. If you want to avoid chemicals on your skin, this mist is perfect for your refreshment in between. The spraying bottle contains 50 ml and retails for 2.36€ at Newpharma.

Ingredients:100% Pure Thermal Water

I love mists, especially during the summer season! The best ones for hot weather and to use all over your body are the thermal mists like this one. The thermal water origins in the French Alps and is rich in minerals and micronutrients. The pure ingredients list makes it suitable for sensitive skin types and for babies too.

RoC Soleil-Protect After-Sun Refreshing Skin Repairing Milk

What else is useful during summer days, apart from sunscreen? Of course, some care for the skin for after sunbathing! The RoC Soleil-Protect After-Sun Refreshing Skin Repairing Milk will be your best friend when it comes to calming your skin. It contains glycerin, shea butter, and aloe extract for moisture and hydration. 200ml in a pump bottle retail for 12.23€ at Newpharma.

Ingredients: Aqua, Paraffinum Liquidum, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Mentha Spicata Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Lecithin, Carbomer, p-Anisic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Sulfite, Parfum.

The milky texture is very pleasant and has a refreshing effect and cools your sunburns if you have any. It makes the skin feel soft, too.

What do you think about the products here? Is there any product which you like especially? My favourites here were the La Roche-Posay Toleriane Innovation Caring Wash, Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Purpose Dry Oil, and the Darphin Aromatic Cleansing Balm with Rosewood. Oh, and I received a peeling glove as extra, which I love to use in the shower!:) Do you like beauty products from pharmacies?

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Review: MeloMELI Cotton Shot Lip Tint

16. July 2018

// WERBUNG / AFFILIATE LINKS / KBEAUTY / MAKE-UP //

It’s been a long time that I wrote a lip tint review and here I am with a very new Korean beauty brand and all their shades: the MeloMELI Cotton Shot Lip Tint! I was so excited when I received these and started to try and test them out directly. Here is my final impression and all the swatches for the Cotton Shot Lip Tints. Thanks to Beautytap.com for providing me these lip tints for reviewing!

MeloMELI was totally new to me before I tried these tints and these were able to capture my attention from the start! The first thing I noted was the adorable packaging design and the signature melting heart. That combination with the crossed colts below the heart is simply screaming “PLEASE BUY ME!”. The design makes a modern and fresh impression, but definitely girly enough to score high in the cuteness scale. The brands name is said to derive from the French word for “mishmash”, which may reflect the inspirations taken from the classic 1960s style revamped with these modern vibes. There are currently 3 products available on Beautytap.com for this brand: a Cushion, Matte Lipsticks and these Cotton Shot Lip Tints.

The MeloMELI Cotton Shot Lip Tint is a cotton-type tint, with a matte finish, but creamy texture. It is long-lasting, not drying, and has vibrant color pay-off according to the description of the tints. Since it has a creamy texture, but a matte finish it can be used as tint, but also as blush.

Each of the MeloMELI Cotton Shot Lip Tints comes in a silver cardboard box. The design of the tube of the tints is very neat and minimalistic, with a silver cap and a white body. There is simply the brand name and the melting hard depicted.

There are 6 different shades available for the MeloMELI Cotton Shot Lip Tint. The shades are listed below:

01 JB Swinging London Red: a cherry-toned red shade

02 JB Vintage Love Red Orange: a tomato-toned red shade

03 JB Moon Girl Orange: a coral /orange-toned shade

04 JB Hip and Mods Pink: a rose-pink shade

05 JB Love Holic Muse Coral: a coral/ peach-toned shade

06 JB Romantic funk Brick: a brick-colored brown/red-mix

Each MeloMELI Cotton Shot Lip Tint comes with an angled applicator attached to the cap. The application is very smooth and creamy and the finish upon swatching is moist and glowy first. After a while the tint dries down and transforms to a matte and cotton-like texture. It reminds me of the Peri Pera Ink Velvet Tint that I showed in my post for my Beautytap.com for 11.40 US$. While swatching these I already discovered how pigmented these tints are. And all the shades really look different on my skin, too!

Upon applying these lip tints on my lips I was even more surprised that all of the colors seem to show on my lips. Usually, I have problems with brighter shades, because they don’t show on my natural lip color, but the Cotton Shot Lip Tints from MeloMELI are so vibrant, that there is no way that they don’t show off. You can also apply them either very lightly for a natural tint, or more vibrant and opaque. I have to point out that they don’t feel drying on the lips AT ALL, despite their matte texture. The staying power is not ultimately long, so it will fade after drinking and eating, but it fades very naturally and nice, so you do not need to check the mirror right away after eating lunch.

I have to say that I love these tints, and they feel wonderful while wearing them. I love the shades, too, especially shade 03 and 04, which are nice every day colors, but especially the brick-red shade 06! It looks so beautiful and I’m definitely in love for it. If you love tints you will not regret getting one of these beauties for yourself. I was really happy and impressed with the cotton shot tints.

The MeloMELI Cotton Shot Lip Tints are available Beautytap.com for 11.40 US$. You can use the code BERRIESSUMMER 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 these tints from MeloMELI, or heard about this Korean brand already? Which shade do you like most?

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Review: 107 Oneoseven Rose Vinegar Water

10. July 2018

// KBEAUTY // SKINCARE // PR SAMPLE //

There are these brands that you see all over social media and somehow there is never that chance for you to get your hands on them. That’s exactly how my relationship with 107 Oneoseven was until now. I have read and stumbled over so many reviews about this korean cosmetics brand, and I can’t believe that this is really my first own review for it. Here is my impression on the 107 Oneoseven Rose Vinegar Water, which was provided to me by Beautytap.com.

The brand 107 Oneoseven uses as key ingredient traditionally brewed Hanega vinegar, that has aged for 5-7 years. The vinegar is brewed with 20 oriental herbs to produce the optimal and best amount of essential amino acids. The brands name derives from the 107 secret formulas that have been kept for 35 generations for improving the skin and body.

The 107 Oneoseven Rose Vinegar Water is a rose water based mist that contains the famous vinegar. It is the perfect combination to provide moisture to your face whenever needed. It can be used after cleansing as toner, for setting makeup or before using masks. It comes in a cute pink colored spraying bottle, that sprays a very fine mist.

The ingredients are short, though not as short as for the SanDaWha Camellia Flower Hydrating Mist. But still the ingredients are nothing to sneeze at! The list consists of course Rose Water, which I love for its luxury scent, but it also acts skin conditioning, anti-bacterial, contains many antioxidants, etc. Additionally, hyaluronic acid and a mix of amino acids are added. Last, but not least the mist contains 1 ppm (parts per million) Vinegar.

Ingredients: Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexandiol, Butylene Glycol, Water, Disodium EDTA, Betaine, Tripropylene Glycol, Histidine, Hyaluronic acid, Inositol, Arginine, Cysteine, Raffinose, Lysine, Glutamine, Glycine, Propylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Vinegar(1ppm)

You can check the ingredients via SkinCarisma if you want to know more details.

I have discovered that this mist has also a very calming effect on my skin. Whenever I use the fine mist and my skin feels somehow reddish and irritated my skin seems to calm down after I apply the mist. I really love that effect, but I don’t know if this is only a coincidence either. Only my observations while using it. The mist is also suitable as setting mist after applying make-up, and give the skin a natural finish and makes your skin look more hydrated.

The 107 Oneoseven Rose Vinegar Water contains 120 ml and is on sale right now at by Beautytap.com for 19.60 US$ instead of the original retail price of 28 US$. That to be said, the products from 107 Oneoseven are a bit more expensive compared to other more available Kbeauty brands. Yet, the selection of natural and high-end ingredients combined with the traditional oriental vinegar may justify the price.

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

By the way, since we are talking about vinegar here: I know that in Korea many people drink vinegar (drinking vinegar), and it is supposed to have many health benefits. Have you tried these drinks already? I would love to check that out, but last time I went to the asian super market I forgot to have a look for it.

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Review: Bio:Végane Skinfood Organic Acai Cleansing Gel

9. July 2018

// SKINCARE / BEAUTY / PR SAMPLE //

It is rare that I’m wow-ed by a second cleanser like foam or gel, but here I have one that I absolutely love since I started using it: the Bio:Végane Skinfood Organic Acai Cleansing Gel! And surprise, it is not asian beauty product either :)

Bio:Végane Skinfood is a vegan and natural cosmetics brand that has launched newly in Germany. They first came into my view with one of the first certified sheet masks made in Germany and distributed in local drugstores. Always curious about sheet masks that are available here in Germany, I tried some of their masks and also received a few products from the brand’s Green Tea line as a present from my sister, which I included in my skin care routine during the time.

The Bio:Végane Skinfood Organic Acai Cleansing Gel was also a recommendation from my sister and kindly, when we went to the beauty convention Glowcon here in Germany, we were gifted a tube of this cleanser by the lovely people from Bio:Végane Skinfood.

Bio:Végane Skinfood is free from paraffins, parabens, silicone, synthetic dyes and fragrance and of course it is free from animal testing. I don’t know if it is relevant for skin care, but it is free from Gluten and lactose too. The brand is a certified natural cosmetics brand and their products have a clear product design, which is white in combination with a pattern that represents the key ingredient, eg. green leaves for the green tea line, or blue berries for the acai line.

The ingredients of the cleanser are: Water, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Coco-glucoside, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Dehydroxanthan Gum, Benzyl Alcohol, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Oleanolic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan), Fragrance, Linalool, Limonene, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate

The key ingredient Acai is a berry which comes originally from Brasil. It contains many antioxidants and is rich in vitamins, minerals, and micronutrients. Additionally, jojoba oil and wild rose oil prevent the hydration loss of the skin and act as moisturizing ingredients. In first place, this cleanser is dedicated for people with combination skin. I have dry skin and still I think this cleanser is suited perfectly. You can check out the details on the ingredients at SkinCarisma.

What I love about the Bio:Végane Skinfood Organic Acai Cleansing Gel is first of all the gel-type formula and the fact that it is not drying for my dry skintype. It does produce a moderate amount of foam nonetheless, which is enough to have that feeling of a foam cleanser despite the gel type formula. The second point why I love this cleanser so much is definitely the scent! It is really addicting and so fresh and fruity. Usually, I remove makeup with an oil-based cleanser first and then I use my second step cleansing foam, which would be this one here. My skin feels bright and clear after using it and no signs of any negative reaction or tightness. Additionally, it has some kind of matte effect on the skin, making it look extra clear. Currently, I’m using my second tube of this cleanser :)

The Bio:Végane Skinfood Organic Acai Cleansing Gel contains 150 ml and retails for 7.95US$. Currently, the products are only available in Germany. You will find the products at the drugstore dm or you can purchase directly from Bio:Végane Skinfood.

Did you come across Bio:Végane already?

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Review: Klairs Supple Preperation Facial Toner (Unscented Version)

21. May 2018

// KBEAUTY / SKINCARE / PR SAMPLE //

There are two Korean Toners that I absolutely love and recommend every time someone asks me: one is the Whamisa Organic Flowers Deep Rich Toner, and the other one is the Klairs Supple Preparation Facial Toner! Even more was I excited the moment that Klairs announced that their toner will now be available in an unscented version, too. So, this is for everyone with sensitive skin who has been waiting for a version without essential oils, the Klairs Supple Preparation Facial Toner Unscented Version:

Klairs is a Korean brand which is eco-friendly, producing products which are animal-testing-free, alcohol-free, paraben-free, artificial-color-free and recently they are vegan, too. Their products address people with sensitive skin and people who want to moisturize their skin. I reviewed some of their products before, like the Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin C Serum (repurchased that one 4 times already!) or the Klairs Midnight Blue Cream, which both convinced me in their effects. Their saying “Simple but Enough” really nails it and I think that many people will agree in that point with me.

The Klairs Supple Preparation Toner is your first step to a moisturized and rejuvenated skin every day. It is non-irritant, balances the pH level of the skin, and acts calming and soothing. As all toners, this toner is designed to be used directly after cleansing the skin. It gives it first hydration and helps the skin to be prepared for the following skincare steps. The Klairs Supple Preparation Toner in both the regular version, and the unscented version, comes in a plastic bottle containing 180ml. The bottle is supposed to last for 1-2 month according to the description.

The only difference between the regular version and the unscented version is that the unscented version has all the essential oils removed from the ingredients. These essential oils give the regular version its signature scent, but there are people with sensitive skin types that react to the present of essential oils in skincare. The colors of the bottles and packaging are also different: the unscented version has a clear bottle with a purple label whereas the regular version comes in a brown colored bottle with beige label.

Here are the ingredients of the toner:

Water, Butylene Glycol, Dimethyl Sulfone, Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Natto Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Polyquaternium-51, Chlorphenesin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Carbomer, Panthenol, Arginine, Luffa Cylindrica Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract, Beta-Glucan, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Portulaca, Oleracea Extract, Lysine HCL, Proline, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Acetyl Methionine, Theanine, Copper Tripeptide-1

You can spot some known plant-based ingredients like licorice root extract (brightening and acne fighting), centella asiatica and panthenol (wound-healing), but also hyaluronic acid (moisture), and aloe extract (soothing). You can check the ingredients via Skincarisma.

The toner has a clear toner and has a jelly like formula, which is less runny than water. It tends to absorb very quickly and leaves the impression of the skin ‘drinking’ the product.

Despite absorbing quickly it leaves a nice and moist glow on the skin, but is not feeling sticky!

I can still confirm that I love the Klairs Supple Preparation Facial Toner and I love how this unscented version of it also gives sensitive skintype people a chance to try this wonderful product by leaving out the essential oils. If you have not tried this toner yet I can totally recommend you to do so in future, especially if you are a Kbeauty lover. You can buy the Klairs Supple Preparation Facial Toner in the regular and unscented version from Wishtrend for 21.99 US$. Also check out my page for Coupons and Discount, so safe some bucks o your order. I also have reviewed so many other products from the brand Klairs and I can say that this is one of my favourite Kbeauty brands with great products. Check out all my Klairs reviews >>here<<.

Have you tried the Klairs Supple Preparation Facial Toner? What are your favourite toners?

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Review: Bliv Nano Bio Cellulose Masks

10. May 2018

// PR SAMPLE / SKINCARE / KBEAUTY //

Do you know the Bliv Nano Bio Cellulose Masks already? I have mentioned a couple of times that I really love using bio cellulose masks lately. I have tried them from a couple of brands, like Leaders or Moonlab, and everytime I’m very happy with the texture and feeling on the skin. Here is my review for the ones from Bliv:

Bliv or b.liv as it is written is a kbeauty brand that appears occasionally in my feed on Instagram. I never tried any of their products before, but their saying is “healthy pores, healthy skin, when you believe (b.liv), you shine with confidence” and you can check out their web page and their products on www.bliv.de. By the way, the name is pronounced as “believe” and was founded in 2009 derived from a cosmaceutical brand. According to their page they are the leading brand for pores management solution.

The masks that I kindly received from Bliv for reviewing purpose came in a cute yellow box. I received the Bliv Nano Bio Cellulose Masks Hydrate Away, Age Eraser, and Soothe Me Now.

The packaging design of the masks is modern and a mix of geometric patterns and a specific color of the fonts for each type of mask.

Bliv Hydrate Away Moisturizing Bio Cellulose Mask

This mask is designed for moisturizing, revitalizing and hydrating made with key ingredients like organic algae, rice extract, and hyaluronic acid. Algae extract is laden with minerals and amino acids and helps to even out skin tone, clarify and repair the skin. In addition, it also helps to protect the skin from free radical damage. Rice extract is rich in amino acids and pro-vitamin b5 and has the property to keep hold of water molecules. Thereby, it contributes to the moisturization of the skin.Hyaluronic acid is a lubricate and keeps skin layers full of moisture It holds water and therby keeps collagen hydrated and promotes a youthful look.

Ingredients: Aqua, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Algin, Chlorphenesin, Olea Europeae Fruit Oil, Mannitol, Spirulina Platensis Extract, o-Cymen-5-Ol, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Leuconostoc/ Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Superoxide Dismutase, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-15

Bliv Soothe Me Now Soothing Bio Cellulose Mask

This mask is designed for soothing, repair and rejuvenating the skin using key ingredients like organic immortelle flower, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-15 (also called soothing peptide), and hyaluronic acid. Immortelle flower is a mediterranean plant that has remarkable longevity. It is known to be more soothing than chamomile, and more regenerating than lavender. Acetyl tetrapeptide-15 is a peptide that helps to increase the skin’s sensitivity tolerance threshold and effectively reduces the sensation of discomfort.

Ingredients: Aqua, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Algin, Oryza Sativa Extract, Chlorphenesin, Olea Europeae Fruit Oil, Mannitol, Helichrysum Italicum Flower Extract, o-Cymen-5-Ol, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Sorbate, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-15

Bliv Age Eraser Youth Preserving Bio Cellulose Mask

This mask is designed for youth preserving, firming and reduction of fine lines. Key ingredients in this mask are Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, and hyaluronic acid. Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 acts like botox, relaxing visible tension lines while relieving stinging sensation and discomfort. Thus it helps minimize the long-term formation of fine lines and wrinkles. Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 soothes and protects skin against oxidative stress.

Ingredients: Aqua, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Algin, Chlorphenesin, Olea Europeae Fruit Oil, Mannitol, o-Cymen-5-Ol, Sodium Citrate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Palitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-15

The mask sachets are filled with a lot of essence and you will find the folded bio cellulose mask inside. The mask is folded between two layers, but unlike most other masks it is NOT lying between two plastic foils.

One layer is a tulle fabric, and the second one os a cotton like fabric. It was really a unique experience for me to see that.

The bio cellulose mask is a specialized nano scale fiber structure with a pattern. It makes it adhere better to the shape of your face and allows to hold more moisture inside, too. Still the skin is supposed to be able to breathe through the bio cellulose layer. As you can see in the pic below the mask is thin and you can see through it. The bio cellulose has the texture of a gel and feels very cooling and refreshing when applied to the skin. It clings perfectly and doesn’t slide around.

That’s me wearing the Hydrate Me mask below. Hello :)

All the masks were very moist and hydrating while wearing them for 15-20 minutes. The skin feels more bouncy after wearing them. It is hard to say what the differences were between the single masks with only two masks from each type. According to the studies that are listed on the front of each mask there should be a difference when used for a longer period of 28 days. For the Hydrate Me mask the effects are even noticeable after a couple of hours. Since I don’t have any device to measure the moisture content I couldn’t make any studies for myself.

All in all, the Bliv Nano Bio Cellulose Masks were very comfortable to wear and they fitted perfectly and stayed on place as I expected from a bio cellulose mask. I loved the rich amount of essence inside each essence. Also, I think it is nice to point out that Bliv has a money-back guarantee. For the masks you can return the product within 14 days with receipt and left over portion. The masks come in boxes containing 4 masks each and they retail for 35 US$, which is a bit pricey in my eyes, but if you buy 2 boxes you will get 50% off, which is a nice offer for someone who wants to try the masks for a longer period of time.

You can get the masks here:

Bliv Hydrate Away Moisturizing Bio Cellulose Mask

Bliv Soothe Me Now Soothing Bio Cellulose Mask

Bliv Age Eraser Youth Preserving Bio Cellulose Mask

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