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Review: Holika Holika Prime Miracle Snail Essence

5. June 2013
Hello ♥
I will do a review for Holika Holika’s Prime Miracle Snail Essence today. It may be gross for some of you, that there is more and more products coming up containing snail slime. I received my first snail creme sample (from Missha) around a year ago and I really liked it a lot and I bought the full size cream from Missha as a present for my mum. I really want to try more and different snail slime products since then and that’s how we come to this product now: I bought a miniature of Holika Holika’s Prime Miracle Snail Essence and used it once to twice a day.

Here is the description from Holika Holika’s US web page. You can have a look at the full size bottle there, too.
Holika Holika Prime Miracle Snail Essence is a deep penetrating treatment that will restore a youthful look by minimizing the visible signs of aging.This potent, fast-absorbing formula delivers noticeable results including a reduced appearance in scars, wrinkles, and acne with the use of snail slime extract. The high concentration of snail slime extract in this essence produces higher cell regeneration and more effective results.
 
Directions: After cleansing and using toner, apply an appropriate amount all over face.
 
Benefits:
  • High Concentration
  • Wrinkle Care
  • Brightens
  • Acne Care
  • Moisturizes
The miniature has a nice, but simple packaging with swirly letters and a small snail pictured on it. It’s milky plastic, so you can see how much is left. The cap has a bright purple color. I guess the full size comes with a pump according to what I can see in the images. A pump would be at least great to control the amount of essence for each use. Since this is an essence you only need a little product.
The essence is clear, but not really watery. Because of the snail slime it’s more viscous and a bit sticky. It absorbs rather quickly nevertheless, but a slight stickiness is remaining. After applying moisturizer and BB cream and going off to work the stickiness disappeared slowly. The scent of the essence is surprisingly nice and soap-y, and not like one would imagine snail slime to smell :D if snail slime has a scent at all…XD
Now, I used this essence quite a while. Since this trial tube contains 5 ml and you really are not supposed to use much  of the essence each time, this tube is perfect for seeing the effects of the essence in a short period of time. I agree to the point that this product is giving you some additional moisture. Nevertheless I would recommend not to stop using your moisturizing cream, because the level of moisturizing is not the same as you have in a cream. A really liked about that essence that it didn’t give me any breakouts, and each time I thought I’ll get a pimple at some certain part of the face and I cleaned my face in the evening and used the essence, too, I didn’t get anything! So I can confirm that it does provide some kind of acne care. The stickiness of the essence confirms also, that it contains quite some amount of slime. At least I hope that this is a true claim Holika Holika has given for this product. I didn’t see any brightening effect, though. Wrinkle care is a bit tricky to evaluate, since you can’t remove wrinkles which already exist or make them go back. I only can say, that after my normal face routine in the evening, my skin looks plum and moisturized in the morning and fine lines appear less. But I can’t really say if it is just because of this essence or because of any moisturizing cream you put over night. And since I really don’t have a lot of wrinkles I cannot judge this point perfectly, either.
If you’ve been reading my blog before, you know that I did a review on Missha’s Time Revolution First Treatment Essence. I really liked Missha’s essence more, and even if it was just one sample I saw more instant effects. Holika Holika’s Prime Miracle Snail Essence costs US$ 48 for 45 ml on the official US web page or US$ 40.34 on W2Beauty. I think this is also really expensive for such a small amount of essence.
Missha’s Time Revolution First Treatment Essence costs US$ 53.67 for 150 ml at W2Beauty for example. Honestly, if I would by a full sized product and would have to choose between these two, I would go for Missha’s Essence. Also, I discovered a set on W2Beauty for the Time Revolution The First Treatment Essence 30ml + Time Revolution Night repair New Science Activator Ampoule 10ml for US$ 25.40 which I personally have listed on my wishlist and would like to try. If you use my link or sponsor code 088505 for W2Beauty you’ll get a 5 $ voucher upon registration.
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Review: Etude House Baking Powder B.B. Deep Cleansing Foam and Giveaway winner ;D

31. May 2013
Hey everyone! :) I got Etude House Baking Powder B.B. Deep Cleansing Foam as a sample with my Keautybox Sample Set. I really like this product a lot and I already ordered the full size tube a while ago through ebay, but there was a postal problem somehow and I didn’t get my order yet ~_~.

Here is the product description from Etude House:
Why we love: Facial cleanser effectively removes BB cream coverage with Baking Powder and natural scrub beads.
More to love: Natural Baking Powder: Pore Cleansing
This cleanser has already a foamy texture when you push it out of the sample sachet. You don’t need a lot of product to clean your whole face, so a sample sachet lasts for some uses, too. The foam smells of citrus and provides more foam while applying it to your face. It cleans the skin thoroughly, making it feel squeaky-clean afterwards. And I really mean squeaky clean! :D I recommend to use a moisturizing cream afterwards, especially if you have dry skin, but I guess this should be the case after almost every cleanser :D
The full size comes in a tube and contains 150 ml  and costs around US$ 14. At W2beauty you can buy this foam for US$ 13.93. If you use my link or the sponsor code 088505 for registration at W2Beauty you’ll get a 5.00 $ voucher after registration.
By the way, I reached 50 followers at GFC! Thank you all so much for sharing some interest with my blog and blog topics. If you have any requests in reviews or improvements don’t hesitate to write me an email! I appreciate your opinion a lot! And upon these good news I have an announcement to make for my mini-giveaway. Unfortunately it is over, but we have a lucky winner: Congratulations to Gabriëlle La Croix!♥ I wrote you an email about the details!:D
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Review: Etude House Precious Mineral BB Cream Cotton Fit No.2

30. May 2013
Hey ♥
Another sample based review today. And again it’s a BB cream. I try to get rid of my samples slowly to make room for new things, hehe. Okay, here we go: It’s Etude House’s Precious Mineral BB Cream Cotton Fit in shade No. 2 this time.

Again a beautiful sample package, typical for Etude House. It is very girly and pink and sweet *_*
This sample was part of my Keautybox I reviewed before (>>here<<).
I didn’t find much description about this one on Etude House official site, but this BB cream has first of all SPF 30 PA++ to protects your skin against UV rays. It contains pearl extract which prevents darkening of your skin. It is supposed to have good coverage for troubled skin and pores and should not look cakey after re-applying. Furthermore, it is paraben free, artificial colors free and benzophenone free. This all seems to be quite promising.
I’ll go straight forward: here is the swatch of the BB cream on my hand and afterwards I’ll show you how it looks on the face (I used Misshas Super Aqua Marine Stem Cell Cream before I put the BB cream):
This BB cream is more runny than Misshas Perfect Cover/Signature Complete BB creams or than Skin79 Hot Pink/Gold BB cream. It feels therefore very light. Nevertheless it has good coverage and provides really a nice finish. Cotton Fit is a nice term to describe exactly how it looks on the face. It’s not dewy but matte and I really like how it comes out at the end on my face. I had to touch up a little bit after some hours around my noise, because it started to wear up. But after a blotting paper and some powder on my nose I looked again like freshly maked up :D The scent is pleasant and sweet but not extreme. I just got it while directly sniffing at the cream. Since it has SPF 30 it gives a bit of a white cast while using flash photography, but in normal light it looks great and blends in perfectly. Thumbs up for this BB cream. I think I want the full size now :D
You can currently buy the full size product at W2beauty for US$ 19.73. It contains 60 g and it comes with a pump dispenser. If you use my link or the sponsor code 088505 for registration at W2Beauty you’ll get a 5.00 $ voucher after registration.
By the way, just a little time left to take part in my mini giveaway if you like :D I’m really excited who will be the lucky one >>here<< ♥
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Review: Missha Signature Complete BB Cream SPF 25 No.21

29. May 2013
Hello ♥
I’m back with some new reviews and I’ll start today with another Missha BB cream most of you probably know: Missha’s Signature Real Complete BB Cream SPF 25 PA++ No. 21
This review is based on a couple of samples I had from this BB cream and recently I got another one from my haul at Keautystore.

Here is how the samples look like: they have a sample sachet which is formed like the BB cream tube. The packaging of the full-size is really nice. It looks pretty with the golden flowers on the tube and it comes with a pump dispenser which I really like a lot.
Here is the product description and image from Missha’s US web page:
All you need for your true beauty is… Real Complete BB Blemish Balm, also called BB Cream, is known to have been formulated as an after-treatment cream to help patients who have gone through laser skin surgery to soothe and regenerate the skin while protecting post-surgical scars from the sun. Missha’s M Signature Real Complete BB Cream has been reformulated for everyday use. The M Signature Real Complete BB Cream gives even and natural-looking coverage with the soothing, moisturizing properties of a cream. It is suitable for all skin types, and can be used as a makeup base or foundation.

Containing peptide complex, gingko water and 50 kinds of botanical complex, it provides abundant moisture and nutrients to the skin to help make it healthy. Non-chemical, Paraben-free, Mineral oil-free, Alcohol-free, GMO-free, Triclosan-free, Benzophenone-free

This BB cream is comparable to Missha Perfect Cover BB. Looking at the ingredients it is an improved version of the Perfect Cover BB cream. It doesn’t contain mineral-oil and is paraben-free, too :)

The consistency is the same as Missha Perfect Cover BB cream. The coverage is also comparable and really great for both creams. It’s buildable, too :)
Below you’ll see an image of the cream after applied on the face. This cream blends in well, but it is a bit too fair for me. I should buy the No. 23 if I would repurchase the full-size. The finish is more dewy than matte, also this BB cream is moisturizing and doesn’t set into lines or look cakey.
I like it.♥
The full-size costs US$ 45.99 for 45 ml at Missha’s US web page. I can recommend this cream as much as I doe the Missha Perfect Cover BB cream (review >>here<<). On W2Beauty you can buy it for US$ 31.23. If you use my link or the sponsor code 088505 for registration at W2Beauty you’ll get a 5.00 $ voucher after registration.
You can still join my mini giveaway for the Avène Thermal Water Spray :) ♥ >>here<< ♥ I’ll put a sample of this BB cream inside the giveaway package, too…and one or two other samples :D
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Review: Too Cool For School Art Class Blusher Peach

24. May 2013
I recently started to have a closer look at “Too Cool For School” products and while doing I fell in love with one of their products directly: The Art Class Blusher! The design was totally appalling to me, since I love arts and I love lovely designed cosmetics. Now here I’ve got both: an individual design and art, somehow :D

I discovered twofacemall’s web store on the same time and I saw that they were running some Too Cool For School items, but this one wasn’t part of it. I wrote them an email and surprisingly I got an answer after 15 minutes :D and suddenly I could buy the art class blusher! I got two samples of Etude House Collagen Moistfull Eye Cream and one Jeju Volcanic Nose Pack from Innisfree. Also, shipping was reliable and took exactly 10 days!
 

Here is the description for my Art Class lusher in color peach taken from too cool for school’s web page:

#1 Pink] 9g
Dimethicone Cyclopentasiloxane Cyclohexasiloxane Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Tribehenin Mica (CI 77019) Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate Diisostearyl Malate Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891) C30-45 Alkyl Methicone C30-45 Olefin Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate Silica Yellow 6 Lake (CI 15985) Red 28 Lake (CI 45410) Red 6 (CI 15850) Iron Oxides (CI 77492) Caprylyl Glycol Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate Squalane Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract Water Propylene Glycol Glycerin Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract Sorbitol Phenoxyethanol PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Hydroxyethylcellulose Methylparaben Propylparaben Butylparaben Isobutylparaben 

#2 Peach] 9g
Dimethicone Cyclopentasiloxane Cyclohexasiloxane Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Tribehenin Mica (CI 77019) Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate Diisostearyl Malate Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891) C30-45 Alkyl Methicone C30-45 Olefin Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate Iron Oxides (CI 77492) Silica Iron Oxides (CI 77491) Red 6 (CI 15850) Caprylyl Glycol Squalane Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract Water Propylene Glycol Glycerin Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract Sorbitol Phenoxyethanol PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Hydroxyethylcellulose Methylparaben Propylparaben Butylparaben Isobutylparaben

The packaging is recycled paper and has a sketch of the blusher tube on it. It looks really neat in my eyes. I ordered the blush in peach, because my other two blushes I use at the moment are both pink/red shades. I was hoping for a nice everyday blush which is not too colorful…
Now, this blush comes in a little metal tube with a plastic screw cap.I was surprised, that it is so tiny, but after I discovered how much product you need (or should I say how few?!) I’m in the opinion that this tube will last for quite a long time despite it’s size.
The color resembles the color tag on the packaging perfectly. Also the consistency is smooth and like a mousse. The pigmentation is not too strong so you won’t end up like a clown if you put too much. It is nicely blendable and also the color is buildable. All in all, I really love it and I’m happy about my choice. I might even try out the other shade ♥
This one costs US$ 16.50 at twofacemall.
Since I have a presentation coming up on Tuesday I won’t be doing any posts until Wednesday or Thursday. Hope you don’t mind and keep on reading. You can still join my mini giveaway for the Avène Thermal Water Spray :) ♥ >>here<< ♥
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Unboxing: Glossybox May 2013

23. May 2013
Hey there ♥
Today my Glossybox for this month arrived. I was really curious about the content this time because the topic was “Glossybox Favourites” and I had high hopes for the content.

This month box came with this magazine. I just had a first glance, but magazines are always nice :)
Let’s do the unboxing now (as always the box is neat and nicely packed and comes in it’s usual pale pink box ♥

As bonus gift they provided a lovely pale pink notepad. This is more useful than the hair ties they provided last time in my eyes :D

♥ And finally the content ♥

Glossybox May 2013 contained:

Eucerin Even Brighter Day Cream LSF 30 + UVA protection (sample size)
Jelly Pong Pong Cosmetics -Lip Blush (original size)
Neutrogena Body Balm Nordic Berry Norwegian Formula (original size)
Sans Soucis- Eye Shadow Re-Fill (original size)
Sexyhair- Bigsexyhair Big Volume Conditioner (original size)

I’m really happy with this times box. I was interested in the Neutrogena product last time I went to a drugstore anyways, but I didn’t buy it (luckily). And I like Neutrogena creams a lot. It’s also Original size :) The lip blush is great, too. It is in my favourite lip color (red) and it’s original size, too. I wanted to test the Eucerin cream anyways, which makes another plus for this box. I gave the eyeshadow to my mum and she was happy about it, since I have enough shimmering nude eye shadows. I never tried any Bigsexyhair products, so I’m curious how it will work. Surprisingly this 50 ml bottle is to be the full sized product…nevertheless, conditioner is always useful.
Really nice box, my compliments to the Glossybox team, after all these criticism for their last box they did a great job ♥ Thank you, Glossybox! ♥

Description for the Eucerin Even Brighter Day Cream:
The moisturizing day cream with SPF 30 + UVA protection evens hyperpigmentation visibly and makes the skin look radiant.
The rest of the description is in German:
Studien beweisen, dass Eucerin® EVEN BRIGHTER Tagespflege Pigmentflecken sichtbar mildert und der Haut ein strahlenderes, ebenmäßigeres Aussehen verleiht. Die Tagespflege enthält den hochwirksamen und zugleich hautverträglichen Wirkstoff B-Resorcinol, der bereits im Ursprung auf die Melaninproduktion einwirkt. Glycyrrhetinsäure, ein Wirkstoff natürlichen Ursprungs aus der Süßholzwurzel, unterstützt zudem die hauteigene Reparatur UV-bedingter Zellschäden. Ein hoher UVA- und UVB-Schutz mit LSF 30 schützt die Haut wirkungsvoll vor den schädigenden Strahlen und hilft so die UV-bedingte Entstehung neuer Pigmentflecken zu verhindern. Erste sichtbare Ergebnisse werden bereits ab nur 4 Wochen Anwendung erreicht: Pigmentflecken sind gemildert. Bei weiterhin regelmäßiger Anwendung wird eine dauerhafte Verbesserung der Ebenmäßigkeit des Hauttons erreicht.
A moisturizing lip stain that tints your lips with just the right amount of juicy colour and hydrates like a balm. Apply liberally, purse and let the silky lightweight texture melt onto your lips.
Bonus : Made with beeswax and ceresin wax for a sheer, smooth application
In German only
Aufbauende Pflege für trockene bis sehr trockene Haut.
Trockene bis sehr trockene Haut braucht besondere Pflege.  Der zart duftende, reichhaltige Bodybalsam kombiniert die bewährte Norwegische Formel von Neutrogena® mit der Powerfrucht Nordic Berry und Vitamin E, bekannt für seine antioxidative Wirkung – für eine gesund aussehende, geschmeidige Haut am ganzen Körper. Das Feuchtigkeitsniveau der Haut wird um das Dreifache* erhöht und die Haut wohltuend gestärkt.
Für empfindliche Haut geeignet.
In order to give more expression and shine to the color of eyes, the products from SANS SOUCIS follow the principle of the complementary color contrast. Blue eyes, for instance, reach a particular radiance with nuances like brown, gold and terracotta shades. Taupe, mauve and violet nuances makes green eyes shine. And brown sparkle thanks to blue, green and berry shades.
Tip: For a natural eye makeup, apply eyeshadow on the upper eyelid. Then use the Eye Shadow Applicator to accentuate the upper and lower lash line with the Eyeshadow.
For a more intesive color result, apply moist eyeshadow – simply use a moistened eyeshadow applicator and blend some eyeshadow on the back of your hand, then apply on eyelid. When the texture is dry, gently blend the transitions. The Eyshadows are very well suited as Liquid Eyeliners.
BIG VOLUME CONDITIONER maintains moisture and adds fullness without weighing hair down. It detangles and gives hair extra shine. Ideal for flat/fine/thick hair. STYLE PRIMED WITH: Botanical Extracts, Vitamin B3 & Lemon Grass  
If you want to try GlossyBox by yourself, just go to their web page (here). They have different kind of boxes, too. They have a wedding box at the moment, too. I think this is a really nice idea, considering the fact, that in summer most people are getting married.

 

 

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Review: Etude House Perfect Brow Kit

21. May 2013
The Etude House Perfect Brow Kit has been my first eyebrow product and it is still the one I’m using the most. Many people neglate their brows, but I assure you it makes a huge difference whether you care and groom your brows or not. Not only grooming is important, but also shaping and filling parts of your eyebrow. Koreans really have a thorough eyebrow routine and thus there are so many products available. In contrast to western eyebrow products, which tend to be too pigmented, you can create really natural look with Korean eyebrow products.
  Etude House Perfect Brow Kit
Etude House is one of the best known Korean brands for cute packaging. If you are a lover of cute, girly and pink packaging, reminding you of being a child and the princess you always dreamt to be, THIS is your brand. Their packaging is usually so adoreable that you cannot keep yourself from impuls-buys – only because you saw the packaging…The Etude House Perfect Brow Kit comes in a pink cardboard box illustrated with bows,ribbons and lace pattern all around. I fell in love with it  just because of the packaging again. ♥
On the backside of the packaging you can see a Korean description for the Etude House Perfect Brow Kit. It is quite easy and understandable because of the little illustrations and no need to be able to read it. :D Also an English description is provided on the side of the box.
The Etude House Perfect Brow Kit is a brow-grooming kit containing 2 eyebrow colors and a highlighter. The kit comes in a solid black (it has a hint of pink though) plastic case with a mirror and a screw brush (or spooley) for arranging the eyebrows, a wide brush for filling in needed eyebrows and for high-lightening and a diagonal/angled brush drawing the eyebrow tail. It is super easy to open the case and to close it without being too easy to fly open while inside a bag for example. The brow colors are not strongly pigmented which makes it perfect to create natural brows. They are powdery and make it easy to fill the gaps between your eyebrow hairs. The highlighter is very sheer, too and just has a hint of shimmer and is really natural, too. Applying the highlighter below your brow’s arch gives it a pretty lift. The mirror and the little brushes are really handy and make the whole kit perfect for travel and handbag if wanted.
Etude House Perfect Brow Kit
EDIT: I’ve been using this eyebrow kit for 2 years now and I have just barely reached the pan with the highlighter and the light brown shade (make sure to disinfect the surface regularly and clean the brushes once in a while, or you will not be able to keep such products for long time because of possible germs). So the amount of this tiny palette is more than sufficient. Furthermore, the highlighter and the light brown shade are also nice shades for contouring your nose for example. I loved using the highlighter on other parts of my face, too.
My eyebrows are naturally very dense and black and the Etude House Perfect Brow Kit gives them really a very natural and subtle groom. It doesn’t make me look artificial or anything, but fills the gaps within my eyebrow hairs and gives them a nicer shape. Using the highlighter makes your eyes looking more vivid and bright, too. It can be used for contouring as well. I recommend this kit for everyone who is looking for a travel friendly kit for eyebrows, which makes them look nice and really natural. You can get the Etude House Perfect Brow Kit from W2Beauty for 12.16 US$. When using my affiliate link for W2Beauty or enter the code 088505 in the registration form you’ll receive a 5 US$ voucher, which can be used immediately for purchases over 30 US$. For those living in the US you might want to check out the prices on Amazon, too.
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Review: Lioele L’Cret Miracle Magic Lipstick Neat Yellow

16. May 2013
Hey! ♥
Here is a review for Lioele’s L’Cret Miracle Magic Lipstick No. 4 “Neat Yellow”. This is the first Lioele product I’ve been trying, that’s why I was especially excited.

Here is the product description taken from Lioele:
Lioele L’Cret Miracle Magic Lipstick is a hypoallergenic long lasting waterproof mood lipstickwith SPF14. The lipstick is paraben-free, lasts for at least 12 hours and is non-transferable and kiss-proof.

This fade-resistant and innovative formula works on every skin tone to give you a customized color that lasts all day because the lipstick  transforms into a color that suits your complexion and mood as it reacts with your skin’s pH level to create a customized shade.

Lastly, this lipstick’s soft texture goes on smoothly and stays longer because it contains the following: hippophae rhamnoides oil which supplies vitamin and is an all natural anti-oxidant which protects and balances your lip’s level of moisture; white form complex which maintains moisture and elasticity with sweet almond oil, coconut oil, olive oil and sunflower seed complex; vegetable oil complex helps keep the shine and instantly rejuvenates and hydrates dry and flaky lips; seabuckthorn fruit extract; squalene which protects and keeps the skin smooth; and collagenwhich helps restore elasticity and soothes your lips.

This is a six-in-one lipstick with seven different features: It is a (1) lip balm, (2) lip color, (3) lip tint, (4) lipstick, (5) lip treatment, and (6) it has UV protection of SPF14. (7) The color will change depending on the lipstick color and your individual mood and pH levels.

It comes in two different containers (A) Diamond Shape or (B) Square Shape and has 5 different colors:

01 – Sexy Red–>Classic Red: Makes your lips sexier, healthier looking with rose fragrance and reddish color. Lip stick color changes from red to Classic Red

02 – Elegant Purple–>Soft Pink: Makes your lips look calm and feminine with lilac fragrance and elegant purple color. Lip stick color changes from purple to Elegant Pink.

03- Fresh Green–>Azalea Pink: Makes your lips vibrant and sophisticated with lime fragrance and fresh green color. Lip stick color changes from green to Flower Pink.

04- Neat Yellow–>Red Coral: Makes your lips soft and bright with freesia fragrance and fresh yellow color. Lipstick color changes from yellow to Scarlet Coral.

05 – Fanta Orange–>Peach Pink: Makes your lips fresh and lively with acacia fragrance and fresh orange color. Lipstick color changes from orange to Peach Pink.

Ingredients: Diisostearyl Malate, Octyldodecanol, Hexyl Laurate, Ceresin, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Polybutene, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Isostearate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ozokerite, Microcrystalline Wax, Synthetic Wax, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 45410:1, Tocopheryl Acetate, Titanium Dioxide, Fragrance, Dimethicone, CI 15850:1, CI 42090 , 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Rosa Canina Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil

 

This Lipstick claims to be a 7 in 1 product: long-lasting, moist and glazed, easy to use, custom-colored depending on pH, UV protection and paraben-free. The color “Neat Yellow” is supposed to change to a red coral shade. The packaging is very beautiful and girly. The cap is partly transparent, whereas the bottom part of the Lipstick has a purple/pink color. It is solid plastic fabric. The winding mechanism is easy to use, too.
The consistency of the lipstick is nice, it glides very smoothly over the lips and provides moisture. It leaves a nice gloss on the lips and lasts long. Unfortunately, the color doesn’t change to a red coral shade as expected. The color provided is a light pink, which isn’t pigmented at all. It is comparable to a lip care stick or lip balm with a discrete stain. Nevertheless, as a lip care product it is really great and provides long lasting care and a hint of color. The scent is flowery and could be too intense for sensitive people, but it doesn’t taste strange or extreme.
I read reviews for other colors of this product and their pigmentation was better, so I guess if you like to try a color change lipstick you should try one of the other colors. No. 3 “Fresh Green” and 4 “Neat Yellow” are on sale at www.keautystore.com and cost US$ 10.20 at the moment. Normally they cost around US$ 20.
If you decide to buy something on www.keautystore.com I can offer you a 5 % coupon code that they provided me. So if you plan to order at their store you can put my email address in the “referred email” box and use coupon code listed below:
5 % coupon code: blog115 
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Here is the banner and Link to their store:
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Review: Skinfood Watery Berry Blending Cream

15. May 2013
Hello ♥
Another short review on Skinfood’s Watery Berry Blending Cream, based on samples of this product that I got. This interesting product consists of two components, a gel and a cream, and claims to be very moisturizing. The idea is: by mixing the two components together by yourself, you can customize the cream to your needs.
The product is described in the following text by Skinfood:
Watery Berry Blending Cream is a blendable cream that promotes soft, glowing skin with berry extracts and sodium hyaluronate.  Custom-blend the hydrating clear gel and nourishing cream core depending on your skin type and condition.
After serum/emulsion application, dispense the clear gel and cream in a 2:1 ratio on the back of your hand.  Mix well and apply to skin.  Adjust the blending ratio according to your needs.
Berries Story: Cloudberries, lingonberries, and raspberries from Lapland, a region famous for its Santa Claus Village, provide superior antioxidant properties.
Sodium hyaluronate Story: Sodium hyaluronate holds up to 30 times its volume in water, transforming dry skin into a soft, glowing texture.
I wish I could translate the description for you. Especially the part where they compare this cream to the royal honey cream. If anyone is able to translate I’ll be happy if he mails me or comments :D
The sample looks like this: it is made from two sachets, each containing one of the components. One sample contains enough for about two applications. Although I must admit that it is really difficult to get a 2:1 ratio by pushing out the sample from the sachet. The jar might be easier to handle…:D
 You can accustom this cream to your need, depending on your skin type. If you have dry skin, you mix more of the cream core, the so called “nutrition core” and if you have oily skin you mix more of the gel or “transparent cream”. I like the idea of customizing your cream by yourself. ♥
The cream feels nice on the skin. Because of the gel-like part it is really bendable and nice in its feeling on the skin. It needs some time to absorb, but afterwards it is possible to apply BB cream or similar above without flaking or caking. It is usable at night, too…At least it worked for me, hehe. It is a nice moisturizer and makes your skin feel supple, too. If anybody with oily skin has tried out Skinfood’s Watery Berry Blending Cream, I’d like to know if it worked out for them, too. Btw, the cream has a nice sweet and fruity smell, but it doesn’t linger too long, nor does it become unpleasant.
The full sized product comes in a jar, I don’t know if they provide a spatula, but according to the advertising picture it should have one. The jar contains 50 g of product and costs on W2beauty for US$ 25.60. If you use my link or the sponsor code 088505 for registration at W2Beauty you’ll get a 5.00 $ voucher after registration.
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Review: Skinfood Royal Honey Eye Cream

14. May 2013
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I had a sample for Skinfood’s Royal Honey Eye Cream and I’ll give a short review for it here. It’s part of Skinfood’s Royal Honey line, which seems quite popular. The packaging of this line is very nice, too. All products have a yellow color with brown stripes somewhere, referring to bees :D
The description on Skinfood’s official web page says:
Details: A treatment eye cream with royal black honey and royal jelly extracts that moisturizes and adds a nice honey glow to delicate skin around the eyes.  
Royal Black Honey: Royal Black Honey is natural raw black honey from South Asian forests, one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites. Royal Black Honey enriches with a myriad of nutrients that are amazingly good for the skin.
* To Use After toner application, apply around the eyes with gentle strokes. 
The packaging of the sample is really cute, as well. It’s shaped like a honeypot and has a bee swirling around it. :D
The cream itself is a rich creme. It seems richer than Skinfood’s Salmon Brightening Eye Cream (review >>here<<) and its consistency is thicker. I didn’t have the feeling that the cream emulsifies on the eye once you start blending it in. It needs longer to absorb into the skin than the Salmon Brightening Eye Cream, too. Nevertheless it moisturizes really good. Due to the rich, creamy consistency it doesn’t feel as light as the Salmon Brightening Eye Cream. I didn’t see any effect on dark circles though. The cream has a pleasant honey-like skin, which is not to intense
All in all, I would say that Skinfood’s Royal Honey Eye Cream is a good moisturizing Eye cream which nourishes the skin under your eyes really good. But for use during daytime I’d prefer the Salmon Brightening Eye Cream, which also performs better with dark circles.
You can buy the full size product containing 30 ml in a tube at W2beauty for US$ 22.60. The Salmon Brightening Eye Cream (30 g) costs US$ 23.60. If you use my link or the sponsor code 088505 for registration at W2Beauty you’ll get a 5.00 $ voucher after registration.
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