Peripera Saturday night liner 7 Sunday Night and 6 Saturday Choco

Peripera Saturday night liner 7 Sunday Night
Peripera Saturday night liner 6 Saturday Choco

The first time I brought it, I just grabbed it at a sample sale and didn't read what it was. It's a liquid line liner brush. I don't like liner brushes. They were $5 so I wasn't that disappointed. They burn my eye lid when touched, so they aren't friendly with sensitive skin. The Black one has a bit of a glittery look to it. However, after two months of using the black one, I don't think I will be opening my brown one-will be giving that away.

You must wait a few minutes after applying so it doesn't smudge when you blink. It is waterproof and it stays on but I will not re-purchase. You need a method in order to apply it correctly. Don't apply it as while holding the liner parallel from your eyes, hold it perpendicular to get full use of the product. After using it for 2 weeks straight, I really wanted to switch back to gel eyeliners-I still think brush liners aren't for me.

 



 

General Haul #27 - Face Shop Opening in Brooklyn, NY

We finally have a Korean beauty road shop store in Brooklyn!
I think I went a little crazy in the store.
The promotions in the store was the same on the website, such as Buy 10 masks and get 5.
Or buy a cushion and get one refill free.

They opened at 10am, I was the first customer in because I was passing by and the hours aren't listed yet so I was in luck.
They help you with any questions and they are well knowledgeable.
It is an ok sized shop for skincare and make-up products.
I was more into their skincare products.
They have testers that are working and they are well-stocked from the morning.
It is clean and the prices are ok considering that they are shipping the stuff from Korea.
You can sign up for their membership (I think they forgot to take my 10% off).
They do give samples and they gave me a face hydrogel mask at checkout but then I'm not sure if it depends on how much you buy.
I will be buying more as I finish my stash from this current haul.

Here is what I brought:

1. 신선한 대관령 우유 크림
   DAEGWALLYEONG FRESH MILK CREAM
2. 제주 화산토 클레이 마스크시트
   JEJU VOLCANIC LAVA CLAY FACE MASK
3. REAL NATURE CALENDULA FACE MASK
   갈아만든 금잔화 마스크시트
4. REAL NATURE GOJI BERRY FACE MASK
   

   갈아만든 구기자 마스크시트
5. REAL NATURE LILY FACE MASK
   

   갈아만든 백합 마스크시트
6. REAL NATURE LINGZHI FACE MASK
   

   갈아만든 영지 마스크시트
7. REAL NATURE LONGAN FACE MASK
   

   갈아만든 용안 마스크시트
8. REAL NATURE LOTUS FACE MASK
   

   갈아만든 연꽃 마스크시트
9. REAL NATURE PEONY FACE MASK
   

   갈아만든 작약 마스크시트
10. REAL NATURE RED GINSENG FACE MASK
    

    갈아만든 홍삼 마스크시트
11. 더테라피 안티에이징 쿠션 N203

    THE THERAPY ANTI-AGING CUSHION SPF50+ PA+++ N203
12. THE THERAPY ANTI-AGING CUSHION SPF50+ PA+++ N203 (REFILL)
    

    더테라피 안티에이징 쿠션 SPF50+ PA+++ N203 (리필)
13. REAL NATURE HYDRO GEL MASK GREEN TEA
    

    리얼 내추럴 겔 마스크 녹차
14. 갈아만든 아사이베리 마스크시트

    REAL NATURE MASK SHEET ACAI BERRY
15. 갈아만든 꿀 마스크시트

    REAL NATURE MASK SHEET HONEY
16. 갈아만든 녹두 마스크시트

    REAL NATURE MASK SHEET MUNGBEAN
17. 갈아만든 쌀 마스크시트

    REAL NATURE MASK SHEET RICE

Clio Micro Fine Collagen Mist

Clio Micro Fine Collagen Mist

I didn't have high expectations for this spray/mist.
But I ended up loving this spray.
I will wished it included SPF or UV protection.
It's a light spray and so moisturizing.
I love the opening on how the spray impresses and scatters onto your face.
It's the perfect and soft amount per spray.
It's a good pick me up during the middle of your shift (or day).
The is a spring/summer must-have!
Quite hydrating! No scent!
I will re-purchase this if I see it in person.

 

Miss Hana Radiant Cushion Compact Foundation 1-Warm Beige SPF 50+++

Miss Hana Radiant Cushion Compact Foundation
shade-1-Warm Beige SPF 50+++

It was $399NT in Taiwan's 86shop in Kaohsiung.
About US$15 for 1 cushion-no refills.

  

I did not want to buy a Taiwanese cushion foundation on my recent trip because I knew absolutely nothing about Taiwanese brands.

I took a risk because I was in Taiwan and wanted to see how their product differ from the South Korean ones that I usually purchase. Since Taiwan has warmer weather conditions than South Korean, the cushion foundation should be matte.

I used it once during the winters in NYC and I used this cushion these past few days when it's about 75F degrees in NYC and it's perfect for the summer.

Moisturizing - not enough for my combination skin during the winter but ok for the summer.
Coverage - light
Wear - matte
Dewy Glow - none
Lasting Power - good for 6 hours
Oxidizing - none
Scent - I don't like the scent. A little bit of chemical and alcohol

Beauteque April Mask Maven 2016 review + PROMO CODE

Beauteque April Mask Maven 2016 review
The City in Spring
A Fresh-Faced Look at the Season

Shipped : April 14

Arrived : April 18

Use promo code "ILENE" for a special something (10% OFF) at checkout at beauteque.com and/or beauteque.com/subscriptions.

Every month there could be 9-11 masks in every bag which can range anything including sheet mask, hand mask, wash-off mask, eye mask, foot mask and etc. If you buy it per month or up to 3 months it is $15, $14 for 6 months or $13 for 12 months.

I brought it for a year to try it out. 

Banila Co. It Radiant Lace Hydrogel Eye Patch - I remember getting these pretty eye patches before from Beauteque and I like them. Will use them again when traveling on the airplane.

 

Yadah Vitalizing Mask - Pomegranate  - How do I not know of this brand until now??? Not very scented and very moisturizing. A must-buy!

Yahad Brightening Mask - Lime - I love this mask, I'm so glad that Beauteque introduced this brand to me. This has made it to my top 5 masks for spring/summer. I did look and feel radiance afterwards (about a hour of leaving it on my face). I'm going to buy more of this brand on my next skincare shopping trip. This mask was my favorite this month.

 

Re:cipe Slowganic Sheet Mask - Tangerine - Whitening

Re:cipe Slowganic Sheet Mask - Grape - Anti-Wrinkle - when I opened this, it smelled grapy. Like Dimetapp grapy. This is a mediocre sheet mask. Moisturizing but it dries up after 15 minutes.

 

Dermal Acai Berry Collagen Essence Mask - Firming - I got the Dermal Charcoal Collagen Essence Mask last month from Beauteque but sadly this isn't the best for sensitive skin people.

Lovemore Loofah Aloe Hydrating Mask - I'm mad at myself for not picking these up at the CosMed (drugstore) in Taiwan when I saw them. Well, buying more on my next trip to Taiwan. This is perfect for dry skin people! Very hydrating.

 

Skinfood Beauty in a Food Mask - strawberry - moisturizing and hydrating for dull skin - mediocre sheet mask

Skinfood Beauty in a Food Mask - orange - I got this in a previous mask maven. It helps with brightening.

 

General Haul #26 - Teavana and Bath and Body Works Haul

Teavana
Date Ordered : March 18
Date Arrived : March 23

I'm not too happy with the matcha singles powder.
They don't taste good if drank hot.



BBW
Date Ordered : March 20
Date Arrived : March 24


I really like the "sleep" line, I wasn't expecting much, but they blew my expectations. I will reorder them in the future.

Beauteque April Monthly BB Bag 2016 Review + PROMO CODE

Beauteque April Monthly BB Bag 2016 Review

Big City Beauty Secrets - The Ultimate Editor's Picks

Use promo code "ILENE" for a special something (10% OFF) at checkout at beauteque.com and/or beauteque.com/subscriptions.

Every month there could be 6-8 full-sized products in every bag which can range anything including make-up, skincare, body care, beauty tools, hair care, lifestyle products and etc. If you buy it per month or up to 3 months it is $24, $23 for 6 months or $22 for 12 months. The retail values can range between $65 to $85 in every BB bag.

I brought it for a year to try it out. 

Date Shipped: April 14
Date Arrived: April 18

I love this month's bag because it focused majority on skincare!!!

1. Dr. Morita Caviar Moisturizing Essence Eye Mask - even though the packaging say to leave it for 10-15 minutes, I had it on for half hour and it was still filled with essence. This was the first product I ripped open and used when my bag arrived.
2. The Saem Saemmul Easy Eyeliner (Black)- creamy perfect black eyeliner- enough said!
3. Baviphat Urban Dollkiss Peach All-in-one Peeling Gel - cute peach design and I was going to get it to my sister but this will be on my summer skincare routine line instead.
4. Seatree Art Moisture Mist - not much information on this product. The mist spray is very watery and it dispensed is very scattered. This mist is a far cry from my current mist (Clio Micro Fine Collagen Mist) but it's cute to leave on your work office table to have your coworkers envy it!
5. Toyoepin 2-in-1 Permanent Crazy Mini Natural False lash- I never used or brought eyelashes. I like how these are separated so you can take the amount that you need. This will hopefully be a first of many eyelashes to purchase in the future because Asian lashes are pretty much non existent.
6. Somoon Dog Nose Pore 3-step Pack - These get rid of sebum and disgusting blackheads but 3-step nose pack in general usually doesn't work on me and it's too much of a hassle.
7. Hot cute pink make-up bag - I like how this material is a step better than the one we got last month.

Overall, I loved this month's bag. You can say I'm biased because I prefer skincare over to make-up products. Happy Spring!!

MISSHA Perfect BB Deep Cleansing Oil 200ml [KOMA EDITION]

MISSHA Perfect BB Deep Cleansing Oil 200ml [KOMA EDITION]

  

I don't like the texture or the feel of this cleansing oil.
This is a far cry from my previous TonyMoly's cleansing oil.
I use two pumps per side on my face so overall 4 pumps.
I have to do this in the shower with a little bit of water otherwise it feels really dry and it just "sticks" on my face.
I hate the scent-smells like plastic.
To be honest, I brought this for the packaging.
I think I'm having the same problem in buying the LINE friends packaging.
Cute packaging with mediocre products is a great marketing strategy.
Hope the next cleansing oil will cater to makeup remover for a broad range of brands instead of its own brand. 
I have been using this for well over a month and now I'm just trying to get through it.
Nothing special, it does remove make-up but for some reason, I don't feel clean afterwards so I reach for my cleansing foam.

Saint Peau Collagen Pudding Sleeping Pack

I do like it for all seasons.
But this isn't enough moisture for the winter so I prefer to use this for the other 3 seasons.

This is a jelly-like texture with a bit of citrus scent and this tends to have a bit of a sticky feeling!
I have been using this twice a week for little over two months.
Yes, it gives you the moisture when your sleeping, but other than that-nothing much.
It claims that it makes skin looks younger and fills in your wrinkles-I haven't seen much in two months.
As advertised on the packaging, it contains 52% collagen-like ingredient which helps with aging, so instead of going to get Botox, you use this for a period of time to see if any results occur.

Even with my combination skin, it's best to wait about 5 minutes and then lay on your pillow otherwise you feel as if the product will rub off onto your beddings.
It will be a while until I finish this tube because a little goes a long way-maybe about 6 months?

     

Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Cream

I never understood the meaning behind "holy grail" until I was introduced to this product.
Packaging looks like a toothpaste or hydrocortisone cream.
I have been using it for my dry patches and itchy neck and it calms my skin.
I like the scent while some people might not like it.
It has a tint of medicinal scent.
This is a very rich and intense cream that hydrates me 100% during the harsh winters in NYC.
After waking up to 8 hours of sleep, my skin didn't feel dry at all!
This $48 moisturizer is one of the few creams that was worth every penny spent.
I want to get the new cicapair cream (it has green packaging instead of yellow), but Sephora doesn't have it yet and I really don't want to order from overseas...*sad face*

Happy Bath Facial Yogurt Foam - Herb Essence

Anything from Amore Pacific, I am a fan of. This Herb Essence one is best for oily skin. I am using this in the spring because it's is a season where in NYC you can get a mixture of winter temperatures one day and then high warm humidity weather conditions the next day.

There are scents of lemon, orange and lime when I squeezed it out of the tube-Very spring cleaning feel-haha. My skin does look like its sebum is regulated and my pores look clean afterwards. I didn't have high expectations on this, but I'm glad I tried it and I'm planning to use this to the very last drop. It's lightweight, yet very creamy and comforting.

 

SKIN79 Kick It Side Fantastic Eyes #MEMORABLE BLACK

SKIN79 Kick It Side Fantastic Eyes #MEMORABLE BLACK

I had some expectations after using the ClubClio gelpresso eyeliners. To be honest, this eyeliner isn't even close to the creamy ClubClio one. It's very dry and hard to draw on your eyelids-or I got one that was dried out?

What I did like is that it's a retractable waterproof eye pencil. This will remain in my eyeliner vanity for a whole summer since I didn't have a problem with it during the humidity and it didn't rub off. One good thing is that it didn't smudge on a Friday night outing, it stood in place like a good boy.

     

Clio Virgin Kiss Milky Water Tint

When I first opened the package at home, I was wondering where is the rest of the product?


I thought Clio could have done better with the tint. Probably cause I liked their popular gelpresso eyeliners but this tint is a non-repurchase. It's not as pigmented as the a'pieu tint and it's too watery and rubs off easily from your lips to your teeth.

 

General Haul #25 - TesterKorea #13

Date Ordered: February 19
Date Shipped: February 24
Dare Arrived: March 5

Shipping Cost : 13,150won
Products Cost : 146,800won
Total - $122.25

1. BELIF Moisturizing and Firming Eye Cream 25ml - 47000won
2. DR.JART+ Ceramidin Cream 50ml +Gift mask 2p. 45000won
3. SULWHASOO Timetreasure Renovating Eye Cream 1ml×10 (10ml) 9000won
4. INNISFREE Jejubija Trouble Skin 200ml 10500won
5. INNISFREE The Green Tea Seed Serum 80ml 15390won
6. IT'S SKIN Nutritious Magic No Sebum Pact DX 12g 4900won
7. INNISFREE Jejubija Trouble Cleansing Gel 150ml 8400won

I think I'm better off buying the Belief and Dr.Jart+ items at Sephora which doesn't charge me for shipping and gets here faster. Individual reviews coming soon.

#2 Hanyul Luminant Cushion SPF50+ PA+++

#2 [ Hanyul ] Luminant Cushion SPF50+ PA+++ 15gx2

I had really really high hopes for this cushion.
I have put this as my emergency cushion at work.
For example, if I was in a rush and didn't have time to put on make-up before leaving the house, I can do it before work.
Guess, it's a good thing because I reach for it for touch-ups.

Not as dewy or coverage as the Hera Ultra moisture.
But I love the scent! It smells more floral than the other cushions I have used.
One good thing is that once it dries on your face, it doesn't get easily wiped off as the other cushions do.
It has a yellow undertone but the coverage is light to medium so I wasn't very happy about this coming from Hanyul.
Re-purchase-sadly no.


Moisturizing - not enough for my combination skin
Coverage - light-medium
Wear - medium matte
Dewy Glow - light
Lasting Power - good for 6 hours
Oxidizing - yes, it will be a bit pale when you apply it on.
Scent - Love the scent-very floral!