July/August Haul #2 ★ Korean Skincare & Cosmetics, and Sephora!

Hello lovelies!
I didn't do the cosmetics/skincare part of my July haul because my Beautynetkorea stuff took longer than usual (well, I've never ordered from the website, but I ordered from their ebay [f2plus1] a lot). So I decided to wait it out a bit and just do a haul for the past 2 months~ I've started drafting some reviews for some of the products. But let me know if you'd like me to review something in particular!

Please note that all items were purchased by me, so I'm not sponsored by any of the ebay stores or online retailers aha. Some Sephora items were purchased with gift cards I received for my birthday in June. The boxes make it look like there's a lot more than there actually is, but I included it for those who are curious about the exterior packaging. Some items don't come with a box, or I tossed it.

So I sorted this by Korean items, and then Sephora items. Everything is listed left to right~

T O P   R O W 
Holika Holika Seed Blossom Fresh Cleansing Oil (purchased from the Holika Holika store on Queen)
Etude House Wonder Pore Freshner (purchased from Beautynetkorea) // REVIEW
Etude House Ice Shot Toner  (purchased from Beautynetkorea)
The Face Shop Core Seed Purifying Essence (purchased from The Face Shop store at Fairview)

M I D D L E   R O W
Skinfood Black Sugar & Honey Wash-Off Mask (purchased from Jolse)
Mizon All-in-One Snail Repair Cream (purchased from Beautynetkorea - my first jar ran out)
Banila Co. Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm (purchased from Jolse)

B O T T O M   R O W
Skin Watchers Cooling Pore Mask (purchased from Jolse)

T O P   R O W 
Holika Holika Magic Pole Mascara (purchased from Jolse)

M I D D L E   R O W
Peripera Heart Glow Stick in Pink Beam (purchased from Jolse)
Innisfree Long Wear Cushion (purchased from rubyruby26) // REVIEW
Aritaum Honey Melting Tint in Lady Dessert, Peach Crumble, Sugar Syrup, Pink Lemonade, Apple Tart, Strawberry Chips (Peach Crumble, Sugar Syrup, Strawberry Chips purchased from Beautynetkorea, the rest are from Jolse)

IN THE MIDDLE OF EVERYTHING
Innisfree Jumbo Fillercara (purchased from Beautynetkorea)

B O T T O M   R O W
Holika Holika Aqua Jelly CC Foundation in 02 (purchased from Jolse)
Tony Moly BCDation (came free with the Beautynetkorea stuff)
Etude House Lock'n Summer Precious Mineral Any Cushion in W13 Natural Beige (purchased from Beautynetkorea)
Peripera Cushion Blusher in Pleased Pink (purchased from Jolse)

Everything is from Sephora

T O P   R O W 
First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush in Luminous Flush
MUFE Mix & Fix
Too Faced Cat Eye Palette
Yves Saint Laurent Le Teint Encre De Peau (Fusion Ink Foundation) in B20

M I D D L E   R O W
Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte Shine in 08 Pink in Confidence
Clinique bottom lash mascara

B O T T O M   R O W
NARS Satin Lip Pencil in Palais Royal and Rikugien
NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Vanilla and Custard
Estee Lauder Pure Color High Intensity Lip Lacquer in Electric Wine
Marc Jacobs Twinkle Pop Stick in Volver and Honey Bunny
Benefit Push-Up Liner // REVIEW

All from T&T LOL

Shiseido Tsubaki Damage Care Conditioner (my hair isn't damaged, but it makes my hair feel really soft and smooth)
Ma Cherie Air Feel Shampoo
Biore Facial Foam Scrub
Tweezers/thing for black heads (honestly, I just got it for the tweezers)
Bobby pins and hair ties at the top, because drug stores and other places sell them for like $5 LOL

I also bought the Etude House Lock'n Summer Proof 10 Cushion Liner, which isn't pictured. But I didn't include it because it came with the sponge that dried out the liner :c. It was quite disappointing because the concept was interesting.

Also, remember I still have my giveaway going on! It ends in 8 days, and you can still do a daily entry ^ u ^~

Review ★ Innisfree Long Wear Cushion SPF50+/PA+++

Hello everyone!

I still have yet to receive my Beautynetkorea package even though it's been about a month LOL, so my haul post will be delayed. Anyways, I will be reviewing Innisfree's Long Wear Cushion in place of that post. I wanted to try this product after watching Pony's (Park Hye Min) video on the long wear, and water glow cushion. I'm also a big fan of Innisfree's products, and I have yet to be let down by any of them :3. The water glow cushion is meant for those with dry skin, or those looking for a dewy finish; while the long wear cushion is recommended for combination/oily skin since it is supposed to hold up well throughout the day! This product is also advertised by the beautiful Yoona ^^.

It's summer here (and for some of you, it might be summer all year round), so the last thing any of us want is to put on a lot of makeup which might just smudge or melt off during the hotter days~ I'm sure a lot of you can understand the sensation of actually feeling the makeup on our faces LOL. The long wear cushion is meant for those long and/or really hot summer days where you don't want to wear heavy makeup! It claims to last 12 hours, and combat shine and sweat- that sounds really great, doesn't it? As usual, please continue reading under the cut if you're interested in this product c:!

D E S C R I P T I O N
(taken from the box, slightly reworded)
A long wear cushion formulated to keep skin bright and smooth all day while staying strong against sweat and sebum. It leaves the skin feeling smooth, refreshed, and soft with an even skin tone that calms pores and bumps. It contains sebum control powder that keeps skin looking brighter for longer without darkening or dulling out.

It comes in 3 shades: 13 - light beige, 21 - natural beige, and 23 - true beige. I got this in 21~ It goes for about 20,000 KRW, which is about $20.

(Image taken from the Beautynetkorea listing)

D I R E C T I O N S
Use the puff to evenly apply it to your face, and gently pat to finish.

Long lasting, smooth fit, natural coverage

Mineral powder, Jeju green tea

The exterior packaging of the product is the typical Innisfree packaging. It isn't gimmicky, nor is there anything particularly special about the box. It is printed with soy ink, which is typically better for recycling and the environment in comparison to typical inks used on printed products. Also, it is made of recyclable cardstock~ I do not believe that there is an ingredients list on the box, but if there is, it's in Korean. I do not believe Innisfree's products contain harsh chemicals (usually following the 6-free rule), or an extensive list of ingredients though.

Manufacture date, which is fairly recent c:

The packaging itself is pretty much the generic cushion pact. There are refills available for this product too! The sponge looks similar to the Isa Knox X2D2 sponge, but it's a lot softer and flexible. I prefer to use a beautyblender over the included sponge, just because it's easier to evenly distribute the product around the eye and nose area. Honestly, I was not a believer of the beautyblender when I initially got it, because I used it with one of my Chanel foundations and it looked really blotchy. However, I have become a believer after using it with some of my cushion products and CC creams LOL. It's really pricey (and I used a gift card on it... I don't think I could bring myself to actually spend that much on a sponge), but I would recommend anything like it over the sponges included. I went a little off-topic there, but I just thought I'd share my two cents on it hehe.

It has a sweet, herbal, earthy scent which is Innisfree's signature scent (for face products anyways). I don't have any strong feelings about it, but I think it's rather pleasant. It appears very light when initially applied, however it blends into my skin well after patting it onto my skin and letting it set. The thing I love about these cushion products is that they do not feel heavy on the face at all, in comparison to foundations. It has a cooling sensation when it is first applied to the face, which is interesting but it's a very short-lived feeling. It is also very lightweight, so it feels as if there's nothing on my face. The last thing we want for our makeup is to physically feel the face makeup on our face. I do feel that it is a bit too light for my skin though, but I think it should be fine in winter, when I'm not as tanned. I'm around an NC25 right now, so the 23 shade might have been a better option; but it wasn't available in most of the stores.

The finish is great for those with combination/oily skin, because it has a matte, powder-like finish. It's not the kind of matte that gives off a cakey look; it looks very natural. It minimizes the appearance of pores slightly, and creates a smooth canvas for any additional face makeup such as blush and bronzer. I do not think it accentuates dryness as much as other cushion or liquid face products, but it will definitely do so if you have flaky patches which are noticeable to the eye. Nonetheless, that's easily remedied by applying moisturizer before your base and whatnot. This is not the product for you if you have very dry skin (regardless of the weather); but this might work for you if your skin is oilier during the summer despite being categorized as dry in general. It has medium coverage that is slightly buildable. Although it covers up redness and light blemishes very well, it cannot cover up dark spots and hyperpigmentation. Concealer is recommended if you need additional coverage!

This product definitely lives up to its name too! It's summer right now, but it's not too hot out.  It doesn't live up to the 12 hour claim, but I don't think people should keep their makeup on for that long anyways because it isn't good for the skin. In my personal experience, it lasts around 7-8 hours with the No Sebum Mineral Powder applied, and around 10 hours with MUFE's setting spray (which is one of my new HG products, by the way!). Presumably the mineral powder in the product itself (not the extra that I use on top of it) in it helps keep your makeup lasting longer~ However, some areas begin to look blotchy once the makeup starts to fade a bit due to oil from the skin, which is expected after such a long time too.

Overall, I think it's a great product. I can't seem to find anything wrong with it, and I do think it is worth the price. It has everything one could hope for in a product (except the coverage, perhaps). It's great as an every day cushion, especially in the warmer seasons where you don't want to put on a lot of makeup. In my opinion, it has a nicer finish and a longer lasting power in comparison to high-end foundations that I use. Due to it's high SPF, it isn't a good idea to wear this to events where you know flash photography will be used because it will give off a white cast in photos (ie. picture day, clubbing, etc.), as with most BB/CC creams. Honestly, I would purchase a refill if I ever ran out!

Also something to note: the refill does not fit with the other Amore Pacific cushion pacts (ie. Iope, Laneige, Etude House, etc.). So you can't just purchase the refill and put it in one of those pacts.

P R O S
+ Long lasting
+ Lightweight
+ Blends smoothly into skin
+ Matte finish
+ Natural looking
+ Refills are available
+ SPF 50/pa++ to protect your skin from sun damage
+ Medium/slightly buildable coverage
+ Great sebum control

C O N S 
- None

R A T I N G
★★★★★

W H E R E   T O  B U Y ?
I bought this from rubyruby76 for $16.14, on sale. This usually goes for around $20, and you can find it at the following places: Jolse ($22.50), Beautynetkorea ($22.50), Amazon ($19.59 + $4.30 shipping).

Have you tried any Innisfree products? If so, which ones are your favourites?


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Review ★ Etude House Precious Mineral Magic Any Cushion in Peach

Hello, I have another review for you all!

I'll start off by saying that the product name is pretty long. I've never purchased any Etude House face makeup, so this will be my first time using one! The Any Cushion (referred to as such because the title is really long) is supposed to act as a base prior to applying the rest of your makeup. Cushion makeup has been really trendy as of late! From bases to BB/CC creams, to even blushes and eyeliners (Etude House's Lock & Summer line)~

Note that this isn't the Any Cushion BB cream, but a base makeup under the same line/name!

The Any Cushion comes in 3 variations: Magic Mint, Magic Peach, and Magic Pink. It's basically the cushion version of the Sweet Recipe Choux Bases which came in either a jar or a tube. Magic Mint is meant to cancel out redness, Magic Peach is for brightening up dull skin tones, and Magic Pink is meant for pale skin tones with red undertones.

I purchased the one in Magic Peach because I have yellow undertones, and plus, who doesn't want brighter, healthier looking skin? Continue under the cut for the rest of my review ^^!

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Review ★ Holika Holika Soda Pore Cleansing Oil *LIGHT*

Hello friends!

I finally got around to buying more cosmetics and skincare products online, instead of solely the ones from Sephora. Hopefully everything will arrive before the end of July for a July haul post ^^~ I'm going to try making a post every 1-2 weeks to keep my blog active!

Today I will be reviewing this cleansing oil from Holika Holika! Cleansing oils have become a huge trend, but I think a lot of people are reluctant to try them out because of the word 'oil'. Most people try to remove traces of oil from their skin to avoid looking greasy or breaking out, but some oil is necessary to keep your skin healthy. Anyways! It's works in a similar fashion to waterproof makeup removers, but with skin care benefits. Most cleansing oils do a really great job at removing all traces of makeup, without clogging pores.

This one is the light cleansing oil, so it is supposed to be suitable for oily skin too. It also comes as the Soda Pore BB Deep Cleansing Oil, which is supposed to remove even the toughest of waterproof makeup and impurities. It does not contain mineral oil, so you don't have to worry about it irritating your skin or causing breakouts.

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Review ★ Etude House Etoinette Crystal Shine Lipsticks

Hello~

Long time no post @_@. School ended around a month ago, but I've had a lot of person problems within the past month. Anyways, things are a little better now, so I'm back with a review! Today I will be reviewing the newer Etude House Etoinette Crystal Shine lipsticks, more specifically PPK005 (Precious Etoinette Peony) and PBE102 (Moon Flower Under the Stars). Aren't the names pretty? * u * The previous Etoinette lipsticks had pink packaging, where as the second releases have white packaging.

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