Monday, May 16, 2016

My April Korea Haul

I went to Seoul, Korea last month. I just fall in love of Korea's cosmetic and skin care. I love how they promote and the marketing strategy of the branding. Of course, I love natural ingredient, but I wouldn't mind to try on chemical treatment product on my skin.
I have a combination skin type. My skin tone is fair tone.
Let me introduce some of the products I bought from Korea. :)

Espoir

Espoir in French means "Hope".
Espoir is a brand of Professional Korean make up artist favorite. They provide professional make up and their products are good too. Its like a Korean version of M.A.C or Makeup Forever.
Their brand philosophy "Power of Transformation".
I observe this brand quite a long time. It hardly get in Malaysia. Their price of the products are quite in a high range, since I have budget on my hand so I only can choose the one I need to try the most!
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Left: Pro Tailor Liquid Foundation Ex Right: Tint Marker & Lip Balm Duo

Pro Tailor Liquid Foundation EX SPF 25 PA++

There are 8 type of colors available. The one I bought was Y303 Medium 1 IVORY PURE. From the lightest skin tone till the darkest skin tone. Since there are so many colors and each color has their own shade spectrum as brighteness and saturation, I'm really not advisable that you bought it Online unless you are professional makeup artist or you know your skin color very well.
I asked the makeup artist there to choose the most suitable color for me. I always thought I will just choose the most lighter one to suit my skin color, but actually this is very wrong concept. Makeup artist of Espoir will explain which color is more suitable for your skin color and they will consult you which Foundation is more suitable for you.

After used review: I'm 100% satisfied with what i bought. I love the flora scent of the Foundation. It's 100% match with my skin tone and the flawless coverage! Just love it. My second favorite after Moonshot foundation!

Tint Marker & Lip Balm Duo



I bought this tint marker & lip balm duo when I second time enter the store. And I found this lovely tint marker and lip balm. The color so attracted for me, and the price is okay for a duo function lips makeup. :D
There have 6 colors available. The color i choose is PK001 CATCH ME.

Price: 15,000won
After used review: Easily to draw the 2 tones lip effect. It does not dry up my lips, just apply the lip balm whenever you want. The marker color stay long time on lips, it can stay up to 6 hours. The color is beautiful. I am regret why I only bought one. :(

Beyond

I love this natural brand especially with their Alice in Blooming second collection. I bought their first collection Foundation cushion, the result is amazing. I love it's dewy effect looks.
On March, they release for the 2nd collection of the Alice in Blooming series! I'm so in love with their design, and I ask my Korean friend to keep it for me in case it's sold out! And I get the handicraft free :D
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Alice in Blooming Snow Cushion 01 Pink Beige (SPF 50+ / PA+++)

The cushion i bought was without refill. I just in love with the case! Pink and gold color! I haven't try it yet but I tried for the first collection cushion, so far it's in my favorite list. I think it won't disappointing me.

Alice in Blooming Skin Tone Sun Base (SPF 50+ / PA+++)







Alice in Blooming Two Tones Lipstick (05 and 06)



VDL

I'm not really familiar with this brand VDL but they are famous for the Pantone series. Very beautiful color and stylish too.
I saw a lot of reviews saying this primer is very good by giving your skin look glowing and shinny shinny. There have many type of primer, example like Lumilayer primer fresh, Satin Veil Primer, Color correcting primers and etc. Too many primer to choose! xD

VDL Lumilayer Primer

VDL Lumilayer Primer

VDL Lumilayer Primer


3CE

3CE is the famous make up brand from Korea. Each time I stop by  their shop, shop will be full of peoples! I'm eyeing on their latest make up base! There are 4 colors available for this Back To Baby Make Up Base SPF30, PA+++:
  • Sky Blue - For blemish and yellow undertone skin type
  • Cream Yellow - Uneven blotchy skin tone
  • Lavender - Yellow and dull complexion skin tone
  • Mint Green - Easily redness under sun
All these make up base come with the functions of Whitening, Anti Wrinkles and UV Protection. Make up Base with different colors come with big trend. Because it's to suit different color skin types. Some people only have the blemish skin type or some people have the tired looks skin type. Different colors have their own function.
Because my skin has a little bit blemish due to a little sensitive skin type. So I bought only the Sky Blue Make Up Base.

3CE Back to Baby Make Up Base SPF30, PA+++



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3CE Back to Baby Make Up Base Sky Blue


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3CE Back to Baby Make Up Base Sky Blue
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3CE Back to Baby Make Up Base Sky Blue

Banila. Co

I love their cleansing balm, Clean it Zero! The Cleansing balm just amazing remove all my make up. I use it as my first cleansing step, then follow my another cleansing gel. I always do double cleansing steps on my face. Their white wedding and Cover 10 series are quite famous too! Especially with the white wedding instant white cream, it gives amazing result. It give glowing and whitening effect instantly on the face.
I get this CC cream as a bargain price because my friend bought a few and the shop has the package of buying a certain amount with a cheaper price. So I decided to give this CC cream a try.

it Radiant CC Cream SPF 30 PA++, 30ml

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it Radiant CC cream SPF30 PA++
  • Brighten and Clarify Dull Skin
  • Moisture Dehydrated Skin
  • Intensive Moisture Infusion to Skin
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it Radiant CC Cream
For anyone who interest in this CC cream and wish to have more information about this, please visit here: it Radiant CC Cream
Honestly I haven't try on this CC cream, so I can't give any comment on it. I will update once I had tried it. :)

Primera

Primera is a famous nature line skin care in Korea. I bought this Watery CC Cushion at MyeongDong Primera Branch. A large branch at the center T-junction of myeongdong's street. Easily spotted. :D

Watery CC Cushion [Alpine Strawberry Sprout] SPF 50+,PA+++ No.21 Pure Vanilla

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Primera Watery CC Cs

This cushion come with a refill pack. I haven't try it out, hope this CC cushion is good as what I expected. The color of the casing is baby blue. Beautiful and elegant casing.

THANK YOU FARMER

Thank you farmer is a new skin care brand from Korea. It's kinda hard to get it at Seoul. I bought it at ALAND store either Myeong Dong branch or Gangnam (Garosu-gil) branch.
I love how their plain and simple design. They have 2 series, True Water and Miracle Age.
True water is for Hydrating Moisture series and Miracle Age for Anti Aging Series.
This time, I bought their True Water Deep Emulsion. Last time when I at Hong Kong, I bought their Luminous CC Cream and True Water Deep Serum. Both are my favorite. I'm using their CC cream every day. I just love how dewy and glowing looks on my face after I applied. My favorite used CC cream so far!
I have combination skin type. The True Water series is good for all skin type. After some time, my outer layer face doesn't feel dry anymore or either oily. It does not break out my face. I just love this skin care brand. I wish I can buy more!

True Water Deep Emulsion 130ml

True Water Deep Emulsion

True Water Deep Enulsion



To get more information of this brand, please visit their official website: Thank You Farmer

COSRX

Cosrx is the new brand from Korea too. I'm interest to try out all the new skin care line from Korea.
Cosrx is famous on their BHA and AHA series. For who trying on the AB treatment, can research on this brand. Their reviews are good. Recently they have a new Make Me Lovely cushion. So sad that they haven't launch it yet while I at Korea. I will definitely buy it!
I bought their Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser and Make Me Lovely Cream. I'm a new beginner of the AB stuffs, so I'm trying to buy those product that contain a low pH 5.0 ~ 6.0 (mild acidic) on my face. It contain tea tree oil and natural BHA.
Make me lovely cream can be treated as BB cream or CC cream. It can be applied after all the skin care routine. It brightening your skin and leave moisture feeling. For who doesn't like heavy makeup everyday, but wish your face looks more brightening, then this lovely cream is good enough.

Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser, 150ml

Make Me Lovely Cream, 50ml

Left: Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser
Right: Make Me Lovely Cream

Make Me Lovely Cream (Front)

Make Me Lovely Cream (Back)


*Notes: I had been using Make Me Lovely Cream on the pass few weeks. Review coming soon! xD



A'PIEU

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Crayon ShinChan Deep Clean Clear Water
I can't resist on cute things especially my childhood cartoon, Crayon ShinChan! Without any thinking, I bought this cleansing water. In fact, I have a big bottle of Innisfree Cleasing Water that haven't finish yet.
That's all for my part of Korea Cosmetic and Skin Care Haul! I still have Innisfree products that i didn't post in here. But I'm thinking on doing review on those. So please wait for the next post of what I bought from Innisfree.
I will post some reviews of my cosmetic from time to time. Any questions, just ask me. I will try my best to answer you.
Have a nice day everyone.

3 comments:

  1. hi, is that 3ce sky blue makeup base nice? is it suitable for oily and sensitive skin?

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  2. hi, is that 3ce sky blue makeup base nice? is it suitable for oily and sensitive skin?

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    1. Hi Dear~ :D

      I haven't really test out for the 3CE makeup base yet. I will post a blog on how I feel about it once I tried for it~
      Anyway, it come from few different colors, and each color has their own functionality.

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