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Unboxing: Glossybox Germany February 2014 ♥ Valentine Edition ♥

13. February 2014

For February Glossybox made a special theme for the Glossybox, and the theme is: ♥ Valentine ♥ For this occasion they also changed the design of the package, which comes in a cute box with kisses all over it :D Curious what was inside the box? Take a look :)

Here are the items I received:

Babor Mineral Bronzing Pearls (19,00€/45g – box contained fullsize product)
The Mineral Bronzing Pearls by Babor create gentle shimmer on the face. The silky, lightweight and 100% natural mineral texture ensures a slight shimmer and a fresh complexion. The special formula is suitable even for sensitive skin and will not clog pores.

Anatomicals Puffy The Eyebag Slayer Wake Up Under Eye Patches (7,10€/3×2 Patches – box contained fullsize product)
Looking like the walking dead? These under eye patches by Anatomicals will help reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and revitalise the delicate skin around your eyes!

Nougat London Limited Sparkling Body Shimmer (14,87€/250 ml – box contained 100 ml)
Add radiance to your skin with this sparkling body shimmer. Enriched with mallow extract, vitamin E and wheatgerm oil this moisturising gel leaves your skin luxuriously perfumed and sparkling.This sparkling body shimmer is scented with the soft, delicate blend of tuberose, which signifies dangerous indulgence. The fragrance is a key part of Nougat’s identity. The tuberose is known to be an aphrodisiac flower. Its scent is unchallenged femininity, sultry and intoxicating and has been combined with jasmine and blended with milky tones for a warm, delicious fragrance.
 

Models Own Nail Polish (8,00€/14ml – box contained fullsize product)

Motivated by fast fashion, and seeking inspiration from the catwalk, Models Own creates trend-led cosmetics and nail polish collections. The vast colour palette comprises of a mix of vibrant, pigmented tones and classic, neutral hues, in a selection of finishes, from high-shine, gloss nail polishes to glitter-shot, shimmer eyeshadows.
 

Philip B. African Shea Butter Gentle & Conditioning Shampoo (12€/100ml –  box contained travel size product)
A mild, moisture-rich cleanser that protects color, strengthens hair against damage and leaves strands soft, glossy and full of body. A perfect daily shampoo for all hair types.

As an extra for each box a keychain from “Liebeskind Berlin” was added.

I’m happy with this box and I think this month design and the theme are selected nicely. The products fit to the theme as well and it is nice to put an extra into all boxes. What do you think about this months products?

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If you want to try GlossyBox by yourself, just go to their web page (here). They have different kind of boxes, too. 

GLOSSYBOX.de



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Review: Skinfood Black Sugar Wash-Off Mask

5. February 2014

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One of my first posts on this blog almost one year ago was about Skinfood’s Black Sugar Scrub Foam. Since then I’ve always been curious about Skinfood Black Sugar Wash-Off Mask, because I loved the scrub foam so much. Finally, I bought it a while ago and I don’t regret it ♥ Skinfood offers quite a wide range of different masks and packs, each addressing a different skin concern and provided in tiny plastic buckets.
Skinfood is one of these brands which are competing with Etude House in terms of design – in my opinion at least. It is a Korean brand with vintage appearing design of their products which occupied my heart very quickly. The products are using the beneficial effects of ingredients, which are familiar to us in terms of “food” like vegetables and fruits. Their motto “Food that is good for your health, is also good for your skin.” reflects this brands’ ideology nicely. The Skinfood Black Sugar Wash-Off Mask comes in a cute plastic jar with a vintage-like styled label on the lid. It is simple, but I love this kind of design.
The description is written in English and in Korean on the plastic jar. You can see from the ingredients list, that the main ingredient is sugar, but it also contains various fats and oils. Black sugar has several benefits. It is rich in potassium, iron, calcium and other minerals. Brown and black sugar are often used as mechanical skin exfoliator, as in several skincare products (also see the Klairs Gentle Black skincare line). Here they help to remove the dead cells while massaging. Also, molasses contains vitamin B, which is an antioxidant that prevents and reverses signs of photo-aging of the skin. You can check the ingredients list on COSDNA, too. Two ingredients are red flagged, which are PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, a surfactant and BHT (Butylhydroxytoluol), an antioxidant. If you know that you are sensitive to these two ingredients, keep in mind to test the product previously on your arm.
Below the lid you’ll find another separating plastic lid, which prevents the product to lick out. Nevertheless, due to the rather solid consistency, especially in cool areas, it is practically not necessary.
I was really surprised about the solid consistency, somehow I thought it would be more creamy…Anyway, the scent of it is the same citrus-ish scent that I found with the scrub foam. On the ingredients list is written that they used caramel perfume, but I don’t smell any caramel scent to be honest. When I tried the scrub foam back then, I didn’t like the scent too much in the beginning, because normally I like flowery scents more. But I grew fond of it, because it gives you some refreshment in a way.
If you have sensitive skin you should also keep in mind to don’t use this product on dry skin, but to make your skin wet or damp before. The more water you add while massaging, the more do the sugar grains melt and they won’t irritate your skin anymore. Another way of using this would be in combination with a cleansing oil, like I showed in my Klairs Gentle Black Deep Cleansing Oil review. I think this makes the application even more suitable for sensitive skin.
By the way, the jar doesn’t come with a spatula or a spoon, but I would recommend to use one. Not only because it is more hygienic, but also because it makes it easier to take out product from the jar  (I don’t know if they give you spoons with it, if you buy it at a store). How did it perform on my skin? You can achieve a nice peeling on your skin while massaging this mask into your skin. While leaving it on the face, you can either enjoy the fresh scent, or observe a slight heating effect of the skin, because your blood circulation was promoted while massaging. After I wash off the mask, the skin has a soft feeling. I don’t have a dry feeling nor is my skin greasy.
If you love using masks and you don’t mind leaving a product on your skin for a couple of minutes, I will recommend this mask to you. If you don’t like waiting so much, you can optionally also go for the Black Sugar Foam Scrub. In principal it has the same effects, only it is a cleansing foam on the same time.
You can buy a jar containing 100 g at:

W2Beauty for US$ 9.50

 

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Unboxing: Glossybox Germany January 2014 Fresh Start Edition

23. January 2014
This years first Glossybox in Germany is the first box which was completely sold out at the beginning of the month since the time I’m getting it. The reason is probably the announced product inside of every box this time, which is Benefit’s Porefessionale. The theme of January 2014 is “Fresh Start Edition”. Let’s see what I received this month.

The box itself got a new make over for the new year. The material of the boxes is no longer matte, but glossy and the color is slightly pinker than before. Also the light pink unprinted ribbon was changed to a black ribbon with the Glossybox logo printed all over. I personally don’t like the new design. The boxes are more difficult to open and I liked the old design more, because the boxes didn’t look so cheap before. Also, since the logo was not printed on the ribbon and on the lid you could reuse all of it for gifts etc. I hope they will reconsider and change the design back to the old version.

Okay, I will talk about the content now, since this is the important part of it after all:
 Here are the items I received this month.
purple= english
green= german
Benefit Cosmetics Porefessional (32,00 € / 22ml- box contained 3 ml)
 
Quickly minimize the appearance of pores & fine lines for smoother-than-smooth skin! Apply this silky, lightweight balm alone, under or over makeup. Translucent, oil-free formula complements all skintones and helps makeup stay put. Contains a Vitamin E derivative, known to protect skin from free radicals
 
Karmameju natural Konjac Sponge (10,30€/pc-box contained fullsize product)
 
Karmameju Konjac sponge is naturally alkaline to balance the acidity and pH levels of the skin barrier and will exfoliate, purify and deeply cleanse, stimulating blood flow and encouraging skin regeneration without causing damage to the delicate epidermal layers. Our 100% Natural Konjac sponges are made using raw silk fiber from the Konjac root of the Amorphophallus Konjac plant. Rich in essential vitamins, minerals and amino acids, Konjac is well known for its health benefits and has been widely used in Japan and China for over 1500 years. This moisture-rich plant fibre is woven into a dense honeycomb forming an extra soft and silky sponge. Perfect for newborn babies, dry, delicate and sensitive skin types.
Color Proof Crazy Smooth Anti Frizz Conditioner (25,00 € / 250ml – box contained 60 ml)
 
Experience vibrant, glossy, smooth as silk results without weighing hair down. Next generation smoothing technology featuring a proprietary blend of exclusive oils including Camellia Oil from Japan and Abyssinian Oil from Africa, with seaweed and shea butter, instantly softens, smoothes and defrizzes hair while returning it to its healthiest condition ever. This 100% vegan formula nourishes, tames and defies with color and thermal protection without the use of sulfates, salts or gluten. Drive your hair crazy smooth.
Bebe More (Johnson and Johnson) Fresh Eyes & Face (4,49 € / 125ml – box contained fullsized product)
 
Müde und abgespannt nach einem langen Tag und keine Lust auf ein langes Abschminkritual im Bad? Fresh Eyes & Face hilft, wenn es schnell gehen muss und pflegt mit Jasminblütenwasser. Das Fluid ist für sensible Haut geeignet und befreit von wasserfestem Make-up. Zudem spendet es Feuchtigkeit, ohne dabei einen fettigen Film zu hinterlassen. Damit geht es für Ihre Haut sanft gereinigt und erfrischt ins neue Jahr.

Sumita Beauty Brow Set (18,00 € / pc- box contained fullsized product)

Keep brows perfectly in place for hours with an invisible hold. Unruly brows are no match for this non-sticky, natural wax pencil. This loved-by-all formula will not flake or leave residue, so you can face the day with confidence.
 
Yu-Be Moisturizing Skin Cream (trial size)
Invented by Japanese pharmacist Yoshikiyo Nowatari, Yu-Be (pronounced “YOO-BEE”) is a Glycerin-based moisturizing cream enriched with Vitamin E, Vitamin B2 and Camphor. It’s the uniquely high Glycerin content and absorbability achieved through a special manufacturing process in Japan, which makes Yu-Be Moisturizing Skin Cream so effective on serious dry skin and truly sets it apart from other creams.

I’m happy about the content. absolutely! This is a nice start for 2014’s Glossyboxes. The items fit to the theme of this box, so I don’t mind that there is no decorative cosmetics this time. I’m using the Konjac Sponge daily now, it is so nice to use and so gentle on the same time (that’s why it is missing on the picture below, I couldn’t hold myself XD – actually, I just realized now that it is missing XD). This sponge and the Yu-Be Moisturizing skin Cream were definitively my highlights in this box apart from the benefit product, which is also great. Also the brow set will become handy, since I have bushy eyebrows such things are always useful. all in all I’m happy (I just wish they’ll change the box design back to old). I hope Glossybox will continue this way during this year. ♥

If you are ineterested in any product for me to review, just write a comment below….Also, my sister got this month aMissha BB cream in her Glossybox. she was so happy, and I’m happy, too, because I hope there will be more Missha products in future…or other Korean brands.

By the way, I didn’t present the boxes of November and December yet. Anybody still interested in a post about these two boxes? It seems I didn’t have enough time end of last year….:'(

 

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If you want to try GlossyBox by yourself, just go to their web page (here). They have different kind of boxes, too. 

GLOSSYBOX.de
 
 
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Unboxing: Glossybox October 2013

22. October 2013

It’s time for another Glossybox post, since we have October by now a new box arrived at my doorstep yesterday :) Topic of this month was Beauty Balance and below you can see how this topic was put into the box this time:

 

So these are this month’s products I received:

Balance Me Shine On Tinted Lip Salve in Super Soft Beige
 (14.22€/10ml – contained full size product)


Description: We have created an exquisite blend of oils to soften and nourish, including virgin coconut oil, jojoba oil, rosehip oil, castor oil and sweet almond oil. These oils provide the extra staying power for the salve, keeping your lips glossy and maintaining the colour. The colour tint is formulated with natural mineral make-up, designed to deliver strong colours, and is an exclusive blend of mica, titanium dioxide and iron oxide. The beautiful aroma of the salve is 100% pure natural essential oils, so is subtle and sophisticated without being overpowering.

Ingredients: Prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil, Lanolin, Ricinus communis (castor) oil***, Cocus nucifera (virgin coconut) oil***, Cera alba (beeswax), Butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter***, citrus reticulata (mandarin red)*, Rosa canina (rosehip) fruit oil, Simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, Mangifera indica (mango) seed butter, Theobroma cacao (cocoa) butter, citrus paradisi (grapefruit)*, Tocopherol (vitamin E), Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) extract, citrus limon (lemon)*, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Red iron oxide, Limonene**, Linalool**, Citral** *natural pure essential oil **naturally occurring in essential oils ***certified organic ingredient

Bellápierre Mineral Blush Desert Rose (29.99€/9g – contained travel size product)

Description: Discover fabulous, good-for-you cheek colour. Love those defined cheekbones the stars always seem to have? All you need is a fine, natural mineral blush to give you that radiant look of the stars! These blushes offer a hint of soft, pure colour that will help any and every woman enhance her own natural beauty! These creamy, super sheer all-mineral blushes give you a beautiful, healthy tone that looks natural. Bellapierre Mineral Blush Powder creates a soft, radiant glow that’s ideal for all skin types, including sensitive and problem-prone skin. BellaPierre Mineral Blush Powder comes in four sheer shades, including Desert Rose, Autumn Glow, Amaretto, and Suede, all suitable for a variety of skin tones. Due to the sheer, translucent and skin-hugging effect of the mica mineral, your natural skin tone shines through when you use our blush powder.

Ingredients: Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides

Great Length Daily Moisture Shampoo (16.90€/250ml- contained travel sized product)

Description: Daily Moisture can be used on all hair types as it’s extremely gentle. It will help to clear away dry ends and also balance the scalp environment. Daily Moisture contains Aloe Vera, this helps to leave the hair feeling silky and manageable. Active ingredient GSP-T® will protect hair against environmental damage and premature aging. Any damage caused to the outer cuticle will be repaired by our AQUARICH® ingredient, this will also help increase volume and give hair maximum shine while reducing static.

Ingredients: Aqua, Sodium Laureth Sulvate, Cocamidopropyl, Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Glycol Distearate, Glycerin, Aloe BarBadensis, Leaf Juice, Vitis Vinefera (Grape) Seed Extract, Avena, Strigosa (Oat) Seed Extract, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Laureth-4 Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polyquaternium-47, Lauryl um Eta, Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Parfum, Benzyl Salicylate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool

LCN Lovely Girls Sprinkle Rose (4.90€/3.5g – contained full size product)

Description: Create a beautiful, delicate and natural eye makeup with this pressed powder eye shadow in the shade of LCN’s “lovely girls sprinkle rose” . With its marbled surface and the silky texture it is particularly easy to apply and seduced creative looks.

Ingredients: TALC, MICA, ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE, CI 77891, PARAFFINUM LIQUIDUM, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, DIMETHICONE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, LANOLIN OIL, CI 77491, DIMETHICONOL, DEHYDROACETIC ACID, PHENOXYETHANOL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, CERA ALBA (BEESWAX), CI 77742, CI 77007, CI 75470, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, CI 77510

 Naobay Oxygenating Cream Moisturizer (32.50€/50ml – contained sample sized product)


Description: Oxygenating Cream moisturizes, protects and softens: this universal cream meets, in a single product, the essential needs of hydration for all skin types.
Its special composition based on high-quality plant extracts and organic vegetable oils, such as Rosehip oil* and Sweet Almond oil*, helps ideally balance the skin’s hydrolipidic film.
Rapidly absorbed after application, it provides a makeup base for prolonged wear.

Ingredients: Aqua, Caprylic/capric triclyceride, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract*, Methyl glucose sesquistearate, Propanediol, Glyceryl stearate, Glycerin, Stearyl alcohol, Rosa moschata oil*, Prunus Amygdalus dulcis oil*, Butyrospermum parkii butter*, Persea gratissima oil*, Glycerin, Benzyl Alcohol, Chamomilla recutita extract*, Dehydroacetic acid, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Parfum, d-Limonene, Citral, Linalool.
 

Egyptian Magic All Purpose Skin Cream (39 €/118 ml – contained two sample sachets)

Description: Egyptian Magic All Purpose Skin Cream is an all-natural, multi-purpose skin care balm.

Egyptian Magic is based on an ancient formula that blends olive oil with several bee products in a secret way to produce a skin cream with a remarkably curative and regenerative effect on skin and hair. The combination of ingredients reputedly originates in Ancient Egypt, where it was found inscribed in hieroglyphics in a pyramid at Giza.

 

 

 

Other uses for Egyptian Magic include: hand cream, night cream, scar reduction and bruising reduction.
Ingredients: olive oil, bees wax, honey, bee pollen, royal jelly, bee propolis.

I’m really curious about the Naobay cream and the Egyptian Magic cream. But I still have a couple of moisturizers I have to use before. The blush has a nice color which I will probably wear often and the eyeshadow is also very nice and wearable.

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If you want to try GlossyBox by yourself, just go to their web page (here). They have different kind of boxes, too.

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Review: Skinfood Black Sugar Perfect First Serum

4. October 2013
When discovered that my latest order from Keautystore contained a sample of Skinfood’s Black Sugar Perfect First Serum I was really excited. I’ve been using the Black Sugar Scrub foam for some time now and it is really a product I like a lot. Let’s see what my first impression based on Skinfood’s Black Sugar Perfect First Serum Sample is:

My review is based on a sample, that’s why I cannot say anything about the bottle the serum is provided in full size. But it comes with special cotton pads with two sides. These two sides are necessary for the suggested application of the product. One side of these pads is rougher, and the other side is smooth. With the rough side you have to wipe your skin, in order to remove dirt and dead cells, with the second and smoother side you pat the skin in order that it absorbs the remaining serum.  The pads provided by Skinfood here, are supposed to be robust. You can use any other robust cotton pad with two different sides, that’s at least what I did.

Here is the description taken from Keautystore:
A first serum that provides exfoliating, brightening, wrinkle-smoothing and hydrating benefits in a single formula. Use daily for soft, smooth skin.
Hoe to use:
Immediately after cleansing put a generous amount onto a cotton pad and wipe over the face.
Shake well before use.
As much as I know, black sugar is a dark brown sugar with high molasses favour. It is rich in potassium, iron, calcium and other minerals. Brown and black sugar are often used as skin exfoliator, as in the Black sugar Foam Scrub. Also here they help to remove the dead cells in the wiping step. Also, molasses contains vitamin B, which is an antioxidant that prevents and reverses signs of photo-aging of the skin. Another positive fact of this product is that it doesn’t contain benzophenone, mineral oil, silicon, acrylamide, talc, or sulfate.

This picture belongs to Skinfood
The serum itself is a clear liquid. I applied it on a cotton pad and wiped it over my skin, after using a cleanser before. Looking at the cotton pad there was still a visible amount of dirt and dead cells which were removed. Afterwards I did the pat-movement with the other side of the cotton pad until the serum was absorbed. I felt a slight remain of stickiness. Since you should continue with the rest of your skincare routine after using the serum I added a moisturizer on my face. After this step the stickiness was no problem anymore.

 

The skin feels clean and clear afterwards, but I didn’t see an immediate brightening effect. The sample sachet contains enough serum for 3-4 times use, but I don’t know if this is enough to observe any long term effects like brightening. Thinking about it’s anti-aging properties, I’d say that the benefits of antioxidants on preventing photo-damaging are known. Since this products contains vitamin B through the black sugar I hope that this will do its job ;)All in all, this serum is quite promising and worth a try. I’d be curious to try the full size product, especially the cotton pads provided extra for the product.

You can buy the full size product containing 120 ml at Keautystore. If you decide to buy something at Keautystore 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 (which would make me very happy ^_^) and use coupon code listed below:


5 % coupon code: blog115 

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Here is the banner and Link to their store:
(Also, if you order there, you can write reviews for the products and the samples you got and earn reward points. This is really a nice idea for review junkies. You can get 1 $ per review and additional credit for images.)
Here are a couple of shops were you can buy the serum:
Keautystore:  US$ 42.00 (shipping is not included)
W2Beauty: US$ 30.09 (free shipping option)
KollectionK: US$ 33.99 (shipping depends on country)
Mootta: US$ 21.00 (free shipping for orders from US$ 50 onwards)
Testerkorea: around US$ 21 (shipping depends on weight)
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Review: Rohto Lycee Eyedrops for Contact Lenses

12. September 2013
Hello ♥
This review was a long time in my draft and I forgot to publish it :D I bought Rohto Lycee Eyedrops with the Geo Princess Mimi Apple Green Circle lenses at Pinky Paradise reviewed >>here<<. I fell in love with the packaging and I was looking for a small eyedrop product for putting into my purse and this it is.

Here is the product description by Pinky Paradise: 

Rohto Lycee Contact Eyedrops (for contact lenses) – Light Pink
Ideal for those having dry eyes while wearing contact lenses. 
Main function:
To re-hydrate the eyes and solve the problem of eye dryness. 
Additional Benefits:
Reduce redness & refreshing your eyes
How to Use:
Put 1 or 2 drops in the affected eyes up to 5-6 times daily.
Discontinue using if pain, itching, or sensitivity occurs.
MADE IN JAPAN 

The packaging contains the instructions and the little eyedrop container. The instructions is written in Japanese, but there are some images, so you get how it works. Apart from this there is not much you can do wrong about eyedrops. ;)
Edit: I was asked for the ingredients of these eyedrops. Since the package is in Japanese I couldn’t read it, but I saw that Pretty&Cute had listed the ingredients here: 

Tetrahydrozoline Hydrochloride 0.04%
Zinc Sulfate 0.1%
Chlorpheniramine Maleate 0.01%
Vitamin B12 0.006%
Vitamin B6 0.05%
Potassium L-Aspartate 1.0%
 

 

 

The pink package keeps its promise of being cute and girly. The eyedrop container has a rectangular shape and is made of plastic. The cap can be closed tightly with a little pressure and is released by twitching it. The pink cap has tiny sparkling particles within, too. The bottle of the container is transparent and the eyedrop solution has a pale pink color, too, which is caused by the vitamin B12. The bottle contains 8 ml eyedrop solution.

 

The is designed in a way that you can easily put the eyedrops in your eyes from all angles you use, which I think is really useful.

How is the effect on the eyes now?! The main function of eyedrops is to provide moisture, because contact lenses can be pretty drying for your eyes. Rohto’s Lycee Eyedrops do moisturize pretty well. Also, these eyedrops are designed to cool your eyes and refresh them. I read on other blogs about these eyedrops that they were burning a bit. I didn’t experience burning. I did experience burning in my eyes while cleansing my face and getting accidentally cleanser into my eyes, but these eyedrops were not burning, they were cooling. This is comparable to toothpaste: you brush your teeth and the toothpaste gives you a cooling and refreshing taste in your mouth. My eyes felt much better after I used it, especially after a long working day in front of the computer screen..Rohto’s Lycee Eyedrops is really a great product and it full-filled all the claims I had for it. :)
Nevertheless, I have to warn, that this is not a huge product. It only contains 8 ml and is thus quite expensive. At Pinky Paradise it was sold for US$ 12.99. At the moment it is out of stock, but there are other eyedrops available from Rohto. On ebay you can find them for around 10 US$. Because of the price I’ll give them only a rating of 4/5 instead of 5/5.
If you want to place an order for contact lenses at www.pinkyparadise.com feel free to use my coupon code berriesinthesnow1. you get a FREE cute animal lens case PLUS mystery gift
2. the coupon code can be stacked, If you purchase 3 pairs, you will get 3 lens case plus 3 mystery gifts.
3. A minimum of 1 pair of circle lens purchased to activate the code.
4. The code has no expired dates :)
From time to time they have changing promotions going on, at the moment it is a Halloween promotion with free shipping worlswide. So it’s worth to have a look at their page. :)

 

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Review: Etude House Magic Tint Balm No.1 Magic Red ♥sponsored♥

10. July 2013
Hey there ♥
As I announced on Instagram I have some upcoming posts for you. Everybody living in Europe and UK should be especially interested right now, because the product I’ll be showing here was sent to me by www.koreankosmetic.co.uk for reviewing purpose. Yes, it’s really a shop selling Korean make-up products based in the UK! And this means you will get your ordered products within a very short time! Yeii, that’s so awesome :D KoKo is a rather new shop founded end of last year. Currently they are shipping to Europe and UK only and if you are living in UK you can get free shipping at the moment, too! The shipping from UK to Germany was really fast. It arrived after 4 business days. They put their logo sticker on the envelope, too. It’s really cute ♥

I will review Etude House’s Magic Tint Balm No. 1 today, which is called “Magic Red”. This is a lip balm in a small but sturdy plastic jar. This lip balm should not only moisturize, but it gives your lips a slight tint. This product is available in four different shades in total. KoKo offers two shades: “Magic Red” and “Magic Pink”

Here is the description taken from KoKo:

Etude House Magic Tint Balm is a textured lip tint which supplies moisture and natural color to lips.
Benefits: Contains Vitamin E
Colours:
Magic Red
Magic Pink
Size: 10g

 

The packaging is obviously very cute, typical for Etude House products. The plastic jar is not easily to break or damage. The lid is decorated with a cute ornament and the name of the product in a twirly font. It might be, that this ornament and the font will vanish after a time if you will consider to take this product with you often. But that’s typical for those plastic jars.
The product is a colored balm, which is red in my case. It is very smooth and easy to apply even if you would use your fingers and have longer nails (the germaphobics will be shocked, I know, shame on me >_<”’). Of course you can use a lip brush, too!!:D
The color is comparable to Etude House Kissful Tint Choux in red (review here), which is more a fuchsia red than a real tomato red. The scent is pretty much similar, too. It reminds of some childhood bubble gums or something similar. It doesn’t have a taste, which I personally like. The stain of the product is very subtle. If you like a little more pigmentation I would recommend you the Kissful Tint Choux instead or the Magic Tint Balm.
After applying your lips will look super plum and glossy. Of course the balm does what a lip balm should do in first place: it gives your lips a smooth and moisturized feeling. This effect lasts for about 2 hours (including drinking something during this time) before I have the feeling of having to reapply. Also the color is barely visible anymore, since it is very subtle in the first place.

All in all, this is a very nice balm. I like the fell on the lips and it does it’s job as a balm. Also it is small and cute and uneasily to damage, which makes it perfect for your handbag. If you are looking for more pigmentation you should go for another tint. This tint costs GBP 5.50 at www.koreankosmetic.co.uk.You should also check out their facebook page, they provide from time to time giveaways which are open internationally.

For all UK residents: KoKo will be at a Korean Pop-up shop in London in August the 4th 2013 from 11am-6pm – they’ll have an own stall with their products from the online store! They’ll be giving 20% off everything from the retail price if you purchase on the day. You can find the information here: https://www.facebook.com/events/654870901209494/

instagram: @koko_kosmetics
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Review: Lioele Dollish Veil Vita BB Purple

17. June 2013
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Todays review is about Lioele’s Dollish Veil Vita BB. I got a sample of this with my Keautybox Sample Kit from Keautystore (review >>here<<). This BB cream is provided in two different forms, the green one and the purple one. I got a sample of the purple BB cream.

Here is the product description taken from www.keautystore.com:

Lioele Dollish Veil Vita BB cream_30ml (Purple)

This is a BB cream with double functions for those who want a natural coverage. It works as make up base and foundation to even out the skin tone. A new type of BB cream that protects the skin with vitamins and gives change of color that matches your skin tone after application.  

How to Apply:Take a small pump after basic skincare and spread thinnly over the face for a smooth application. Massage it through until you see its color change

Ingredient: water, cyclopentasiloxane, titanium dioxide, glycerin, dipropylene glycol, ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, peg-10 dimethicone, zinc oxide, hexyldecyl myristoyl methylaminopropionate, dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, dimethicone, ethylhexyl salicylate, talc, disteardimonium hectorite, betaine, portulaca oleracea extract, jojoba esters, tocopheryl acetate, tocopheryl linoleate, hydrogenated lecithin squalane, hydrogenated vegetable oil, cyclomethicone, magnesium sulfate, dipentaerythrityl hexahydroxystearate/hexastearate/hexarosinate, calcium alumnum borosilicate, mica, c12-14 pareth-3, vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, silica, glycosyl trehalose, polyester-1, methicone, acrylates/dimethicone copolymer, palmitic acid, silica dimethyl silylate, hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, aluminum hydroxide, aluminum stearate, peg-200, retinol, biotin, ascorbyl glucoside, pearl powder, panthenol, aluminum silicate, ceramide 3, cholesterol, bht, fragrance, phenoxyethanol, methylparaben, propylparaben, butylparaben, ultramarines, iron oxides(CI 77492), iron oxides(CI 77491), iron oxides(CI 77499)

The full sized product has a nice purple design and comes with a pump. This BB cream is based on color changing pearls. actually it is more a CC cream, but there wasn’t any CC creams on the market yet when Lioele released this BB cream. The two different types, green and purple, have different functions: The green one is for covering blemishes and redness, the purple one is for evening out skin tones and brightening.
I hope you can see from the images that the cream is slightly purple colored. The consistency is more runny than BB creams with high coverage, like Missha’s Perfect Cover BB cream (review >>here<<).
The BB cream blends in nicely and really does a good job on evening out the skin tone and brightening up the complexion. It has though a sheer to medium coverage…The scent is flowery (according to the description it’s a smell of jasmine and acacia. The oil control was perfect for my (dry) skin, my nose which usually gets a bit shiny during the day looked still great in the evening. This BB cream gives a matte finish, on the other hand it is not super moisturizing, so you should put some other cream first if you have dry skin. I liked to use it as a base for my BB cream. It really made the skin look more even. Another downside is, that it gives a white cast in flash photography, but that’s with all creams containing SPF…:/
The full size costs US$ 22.00 for 30 ml at www.keautystore.de. I can recommend it for people with oily or combination skin. Also if you have blemishes and redness you could try to find samples for the green one. But don’t expect to much coverage. This BB cream from Lioele is definitely more like a CC cream. 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 (which would make me very happy ^_^) and use coupon code listed below:
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Unboxing: Glossybox May 2013

23. May 2013
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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: Lioele L’Cret Miracle Magic Lipstick Neat Yellow

16. May 2013
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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:
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