Makeup Groups made me Buy this: CLIO WaterKill Founwear Cushion

Hello loves! I'm back for another review! This time, I will be reviewing from the brand CLIO and the product is their WaterKill Founwear. 

Just a little backstory

I am part of a lot of makeup groups and this product was so hyped up in one group that I was part of - hence the title Makeup groups made me buy this. Hahaha ^_^ 

Packaging 

This is a limited edition cushion. The regular cushion is in white as seen below. While the Summer edition 2016 is in blue packaging (picture above). 

As far as formula, I know it is the same. It's just the packaging that they altered. 

Trying out the Product 

Just a little Background 

I have normal to dry skin. My shade in MAC is NC35. Most of the time, I buy the shade 23 for Korean Cushions since it's the darkest. 

This is how my face looks like when the product is on. 

As you can see, it's not a perfect match. It's a bit lighter but when I finish my whole makeup, it doesn't look that bad. I do like the finish since its matte and it has a yellow undertone. 

This is how it looks like with the makeup. lol this was the only snap that I had. As you can see, after some hours, it tends to oil up on me. You can see some shiny areas on my T-Zone area but that can be fixed with powder. 

Do I like the product?

Yes! Very much. I think it's one of my HG products as of the moment. 

Would i recommend it to others?

Yes! Highly recommend it 

Would i repurchase?

Probably, if I finish the whole thing. 

 

Product Rundown

What: CLIO WaterKill Founwear Cushion

Type: Cushion Foundation

Finish: Matte

Undertime: Yellow 

Does it come with a refill: Yes 

Price: PHP1,300 (US$28)

Where to Buy: Korean Beauty Trends Group in FB 

A'pieu X Rilakumma Air Fit Cushion XP

Hello guys! I am back! I'm doing a review on the Rilakkuma x A'pieu Air Fit Cushion XP. As you can see, I have this frenzy over cute Korean Cushion compacts, thus, the crazy spending over cushions. 

Packaging

Packaging is very cute. To be honest, this is their selling point for me. It comes in a vibrant yellow box with Rilakumma as the design. The compact also have the same design.

The box includes an extra refill and a puff. I got mine in the shade No. 23 which I think is the darker shade of the two. Korean Cushions tend to be light in shades since most Koreans are very fair. No. 23 for me is not an exact match to my skin color but it's manageable since most cushion foundations oxidize. 

This is how the inside looks like. There is a small compartment for the puff. The puff design is really adorable. It has the face of Rilakkuma all over. 

This is the cushion foundation itself. As I've said earlier I got the shade No. 23. The shade looks dark but when on the face, it's really light. 

Background on my skin

I am an NC30 to NC35 for MAC. Although I am leaning towards NC30 now. I have normal to dry skin. 

Product testing 

This is my bare face without any primers or moisturizers. 

And this is my face with the A'pieu Air Fit Cushion XP. 

Thoughts

I like the finish of the foundation. It's semi-matte. It's easy to apply. It doesn't crease and it's not patchy. Plus I think the shade is an okay match with my skintone. It also balanced the redness and dark spots which is another plus. Overall, I like the product. 

Would you repurchase: I would probably just repurchase the refill :) 

Would I recommend it to others: Yes! If you have a light skin tone, I highly recommend it.

Product Rundown:

What: Rilakkuma X A'pieu Air Fit Cushion XP

Where to Buy: Korean Depart, TesterKorea or if you live in the Philippines you can buy it from the SMYLEE group

Price: PHP950 (US$20.21)

Shades: 21 and 23 

Product Finish: Semi-Matte 

MISSHA Swisspure x Le Petit Prince BB Cream

Hello lovely ladies! I am back with another review, this time it's from the Korean brand Swisspure and I will be reviewing the Limited Edition Le Petit Prince Compact Case. 

I received my package from one of the online sellers yesterday and I decided to give this cushion a review. I think this is the second time that I'll be reviewing a Cushion foundation (the first one was the Peripera Cushion foundation). 

The first time I saw this product, I told myself I need it in my life! I grew up reading The Little Prince as a part of our Reading class. It was one of those stories that I cannot forget because of the lessons it gave. Anyways, that being said, I immediately bought it when I saw someone was selling it. 

Packaging

It comes inside a pinkish-white box with the little prince design on it. Take note that it doesn't have any extra refill nor extra powder puff included (most Korean cushions include extra refill and puff as part of their promotion) 

Packaging is very straight forward. It has a pinkish-white color plastic cushion case with a little prince design imprint.

 What I like about the packaging though is that you can remove the foundation compartment. Meaning, once the foundation is finish, you can just buy a refill. Unlike the Peripera Frozen Cushion where there is no removable cushion compartment. 

The puff also has the little prince imprint on it, which is cute :) 

Claims

I needed to research on the product because everything on the packaging is written in Korean. It says in the website that it is for brightening, wrinkle care and for sunblock. Non-darkening, non-smearing, long lasting and it has a magic coverage. It also claims to have a soothing, firming and moisturizing effect. 

Ingredients 

Argan Oil, Witch Hazel and 34% Water 

Testing out the product

This is my bare face without any primer nor moisturizer 

You can see I have dark circles and some dark spots over my cheeks. Just to give you a background, I have normal to dry skin. I am NC 35 but sometimes lighter shades like NC 20 works for me. Korean cushion foundations usually cater to lighter skin tones. 

Here is the end result, using the Cushion Foundation 

As you can see, it actually covered the dark spots and gave a dewy finish. I like the coverage. It's not patchy and it applies evenly. The product also doesn't emphasize fine lines which is a plus for me. 

Pros 

- has a nice dewy finish (great for those who have dry skin) 

- covers dark spots and blemishes 

- applies evenly 

- affordable (only PHP800 or US$17) 

Neutral 

- has a scent but it doesn't bother me 

- lasts for 3 to 4 hours which is okay because it's really humid here in Manila

Cons

- hard to find 

- doesn't have a refill 

- doesn't have any extra puff 

Product Rundown

Name: MISSHA Swisspure Cushion Foundation Limited Edition design Le Petit Prince

Price: PHP800 or US$17 

Where to buy: Korean Online Stores 

Shades: 21 and 23 

What's New: Holika Holika X Gudetama

Hello loves! I am back again! I'm here to update you on what is new with Korean Beauty Brands. 

Disclaimer: I bought the products with my own money. There is no affiliation or sponsorship happening between myself or the brand that I am reviewing. 

(Photo from Holika Holika) 

Holika Holika recently tied-up with Sanrio to bring the lovable egg Gudetama to our beauty products. 

(Photo from Holika Holika) 

A seller who has some connections in Korea recently had a pre-order for the Rilakkuma x A'pieu collection and I asked if I can pre-order the Holika Holika x Gudetama collection. 

I only bought the Character Face Mask and the cream blush. 

Holika Holika 3 Step Pig-nose Clear Blackhead

Hello my loves! I am back again with another review. This time it's from the brand Holika Holika. 

Disclaimer: This product was bought with my own money for the purpose of research. This was not sponsored in any way. I'll always try my best to give the best unbiased review in my blog. 

Anyway, I bought this from my favorite Korean Cosmetic supplier Ji Yuri. She had a flash sale a couple of days ago and I've decided to dive in and try it. 

What it is

This is a 3 step Pore Strip pack. It cleans your skin with impurities such as black heads and white heads. 

How to use it

Steps are pretty simple although everything is written in Korean language so I cannot decipher what it actually says but basically just do all 3. 

First step: Use the first pack which is like an essence that will open your pores and make your pores open so that the impurities can be easily removed. 

That is how it looks like. You need to leave it on your skin for at least 15 mins. 

So after 15 minutes, you go to step two. 

Step Two: The second step is using the actual pore strip that removes the impurities. You need to wet your nose first before putting on the second strip. If your nose isn't wet, the strip would not adhere. You need to leave it on your nose for another 15 minutes. 

**WARNING*** 

Gross picture ahead

After 15 minutes (30 minutes total including the 1st step) this is what my strip looked like

It did remove a lot of black heads and white heads. 

Afterwards, you need to do the last step 

Step 3: Use the last pore strip to soothe your nose. Basically, it's like the healing step of the 3. 

Pros 

- easily available in the market (there's a Holika Holika kiosk in Watsons) 

- you can also buy it online 

- it does the job 

Neutral 

- it can be a little messy to do 

Cons 

- a little bit more expensive than the usual pore strips available 

Would i recommend it to others?

Yes definitely

Would you buy it again?

Yes, I would repurchase 

Product Name: Holika Holika 3 Step Pig-nose Clear Blackhead 

Price: I bought it for PHP80 from Ji Yuri 

Where to Buy: Watsons, Online Shops 

Banila Co. Clean It Zero

I am back with another review! This time it's from the Korean Brand Banila Co. The product that I'm reviewing is their best selling product which is the Clean It Zero. 

Disclaimer: I bought the product with my own money for the purpose of research. Nothing here is sponsored. 

Banila Co. is one of those Korean brands that is popular around the world. In fact, it already has its own physical kiosk here in Manila. Everyone in the beauty sphere has been raving about this product and I finally had the opportunity to try it. 

I was able to buy a sample size of it from my favorite Korean Cosmetic supplier Ji Yuri. Best part of it is that I only paid PHP40 / US$0.85 per tub. She only had the pink tub available which is suitable for those who have normal skin. 

Claims

It claims to instantly removes makeup. It also claims to be an exfoliator and it breaks down dead skin cells. 

Product Ingredients

-Papaya extract

-Acerola Extract 

Usage 

Take a small amount and massage gently on to the skin. Rinse with lukewarm water or use facial tissue to wipe off the balm. 

Verdict:

I really like the product. It's easy to use and it does the claims. It doesn't leave any residue on your face. It is better used with lukewarm water then rinse it than using with a facial tissue.

Pros

-Easy to use 

- readily available at Banila Co. (It has a physical store in Landmark, Trinoma) 

- price is on point and worth the money

- It is also available world wide via other websites like TesterKorea 

Neutral 

- it has a very flowery spring scent. It smells really good but I know not every one likes scented products 

Cons

- none I can think of 

Would i repurchase it?

Yes, definitely. It's a must-have. I am planning to buy the full-size product next time. 

Would i recommend it to others?

Yes! Specially to those who have sensitive skin. 

Product Rundown

Product Name: Banila Co Clean It Zero 

Where to Buy: Banila Co Trinoma, AltheaKorea, TesterKorea, or from sis Ji Yuri if you live in the Philippines 

Price: PHP1,040 or US$22.12 (100 g/full size) I bought the sample size for PHP40 or US$0.83 per tub 

Variety: I bought the pink one which is for Normal skin, there are 3 more varieties. 

First Impression: A'pieu Air Fit Nude Foundation

Hello Guys! I am back with another review. This time, I'll be reviewing a product from the Korean brand A'pieu. The product that I'll be reviewing is the A'pieu Air Fit Nude Foundation. 

Disclaimer: This product was not sponsored in any way. This was bought by me for the purpose of research.

 

As you can guess, aside from looking into liquid lipsticks, I have been on the hunt for the perfect foundation. For the months of June and July alone, I think I already have bought 5 to 6 liquid foundations. 

Packaging 

- Packaging of the product is simple. Product is inside a plastic cylinder with a dropper top. It contains 18g of product which is equivalent to only 0.60 FL.OZ.  It's not the standard amount since you get 1 FL OZ/30 ML for a standard liquid foundation. 

Product Materials

Since I cannot read Korean language, I opted to do a little research of the elements that make the foundation and I found out that it contains mineral water, water essence, plant oil, Apple mint extract and rose water plant extract. 

Claims

The product claims that it will give you a soft skin look, it will cover skin blemishes and will sooth your skin because of the aloe vera element. 

How to use

- Shake Well 

- Use puff or hands and apply gently on the skin. 

This is how it looked like when I applied it on my face. 

A little bit of background

I have normal to dry skin. I'm NC35. Korean foundations usually have 2 shades (no.21 and no.23). I choose shade 23 because it's darker than 21. 

As you can see, it did some color correction and covered some of the dark spots on my skin. It gave a dewy finish on my skin which is a plus for me. It also doesn't have a flash back when taking pictures which is another plus. Though being nc35, the shade looks a little bit light. Although I have noticed that it is a trend in Korea that their foundation doesn't really match their skin tone. 

Pros 

- lightweight foundation 

- dewy finish 

- no harmful ingredients 

- has soothing factor 

- covers dark spots and blemishes 

- travel size 

- you only need a few drops to get full-coverage 

- cheap compared to other makeup brands 

Neutral 

- has a scent but it begins to diminish once applied on the skin 

- product amount is small but I think size doesn't matter because a small amount will give you enough coverage 

Cons

- only has 2 shades (no.21 and no.23), not suitable for women of color 

- not readily available in the Philippine Market (no physical store unlike Etude House, Tony Moly, Banila Co., etc.) 

- if you do not do proper hydration (toner, Essence, serum, primer) prior to putting on the foundation, it would look patchy 

- dries up fast, you need to work fast in blending the product, I find using the brush and then working with a beauty blender better than using your hands. 

Would i repurchase it? 

I probably will repurchase for back-up. I like the foundation although it's a bit too light for me

Would I recommend it to others? 

Yes! Highly recommend it to those who have normal to dry skin. Even those with oily skin because when it dries, it kinda dries with a powdery texture and it sticks to your face. Plus it has a luminous effect. 

Product Rundown

Product Name: A'pieu Air Fit Nude Foundation 

Price: PHP282 or US$6 

Where to Buy: if you live outside South Korea, you can buy it from TesterKorea or Korean Depart 

If you live in the Philippines, you can get it from Yuri Ji of Korean Cosmetics Supplier PHILIPPINES 

Shades: Shade 21 (Light) Shade 23 (Light Beige) 

Holika Holika Hello Holika Blusher and Highlighter

Hello beauties! Happy 2015! Last year was a very good year but I'm looking forward to a more blessed and fun-filled year this year. 

Anyway, what better way to start this year with a first look at the Holika Holika blush that I recently purchased from a Korean Website. 

This is the Holika Holika Hello Holika Blush and Highlighter. I know it comes in two shades. The one I got was in number 01.

This product is really not a new one from Holika Holika. I know it's been in their product range for a long time. My attention was caught because of the very cute product design. 

The packaging is also very sleek and cute. 

Oh lovely this blusher is...I just want to stare at it and not use it at all. It's really so pretty. I tried swatching and the product is very creamy. It gives off a pinkish orange blush with some hints of highlight. I shall update this entry with some swatches in the future. It's very dark right now and the pictures won't do justice.

Mini Korean Haul: Tony Moly

I was at Watsons a week ago and I saw Tony Moly was available at Watsons here in Manila. I saw the cute packagings and decided to buy a few stuff. 

Here's a rundown of the items that I bought:

Tony Moly Golden Black Sugar Mask

I'm beginning to love a lot of Korean Skin Care products as it works well with my skin. I bought this mask for PHP 328 (roughly around RM 23.42...I know it's a lot more cheaper here in Manila than in Kuala Lumpur. I have to check the prices when I go back). I tried this mask after washing my face. I works wonderfully! 

It doesn't give the sting feeling that the Glam glow mud mask have but this rather gives the heat effect. When you put it on your face, it would feel that there's a mild heat going on. After a few seconds it goes out. 

It's brown in color and you can see sugar granules incorporated in the mask. It smells like sugar cane. It smells so good that the ants might attack your face (LOL). 

Panda's Drem So Cool Eye Stick

This was not my first choice. I already grabbed the panda's dream eye patch but the Sales Agent told me that it would be better if I bought this one since it has more product and it would last longer. It was a good choice since it has the same effect as an eye patch. I love how it makes my eyes less puffy. 

Petite Bunny Gloss Bar

By now you should've guessed that I bought this because of the cute packaging (LOL). It's really cute. I really don't need anymore lip balms or lip glosses in anyway since I have a lot in my collection but yes...I bought it anyway. It smells fruity. I like the scent. 

So...there. I know, two of the products here would be included in my September favorites. My September favorites entry will be up in a few days so you have to go and check my blog again. 

'Til next entry! 

XOXO

Em