MidYear AB Stash Challenge 2016

MidYear Asian Beauty Stash Challenge 2016

1. Oil Cleansers

2. 2nd Cleansers

3. Cleaning Tools


4. Exfoliators


5. Toners/FTE


6. Actives/Acids/RX



7. Essence



8. Sheet Masks


9. Emulsions


10. Oils


11. Eye Care


12. Creams/Gels


13. Body Lotion


14. Sleeping Packs


15. Sunscreen


16. Wash-Off Mask

17-18. Bath Stuff and Tools

19. Shampoo

20-21- Hair

22. Hand and Foot

23. Nail polish

24. Mist/Primers

25. Makeup Tools

26. BB/Foundation

27. Face Powder/Highlighters

28. Bronzer/Blush

29. Lip

30. Eye/Brow

'Kose' Suncut Cool Essence UV Protect Spray

'Kose' Sun spray ￥259NT at Taiwan's Cosmed or Watson (don't exactly remember the drugstore)

Suncut Cool Essence UV Protect Spray
Aquary Floral SPF20+, PA++++

 

I don't like the spray mouth when dispensed.
It's a bit strong and it doesn't scatter evenly or dispersed well.
The good thing is that it has a cooling effect and it smells a bit nicer than regular sun sprays.

But for $8 I guess I shouldn't complain.
This would be best for the body instead of the face.
Will only repurchase if on sale otherwise no.

CLIO Kill Cover Realest Wear Moist Foundation SPF35 PA++ 30ml

CLIO Kill Cover Realest Wear Moist Foundation SPF35 PA++ 30ml
 


I had high expectations because I loved the founwear cushion. This was much better.
The coverage is higher and you don't need a lot of foundation.
The shade 04 Ginger for this foundation is a bit darker than the Clio Kill Liquid founwear cushion Ginger shade so I was happy since I am a NC23 and I felt that the Ginger shade cushion was a bit light for me.

Well worth it for $20, luckily I brought two bottles.
This is been my favorite non cushion foundation this summer.
I usually don't use foundation without the cushion because using a cushion, in my opinion, is much more convenient.
However, this foundation surprised me. It goes on well and doesn't melt (even in 90F degrees weather)- believe me, I have tested it when it was HOT in nyc!

Clio Perfect Sun Cream and Clio Pore Primer Sun Cream

I brought these sun creams for the summer.
 
 


I opened the perfect skin right away and start using it for my daily morning routine.
There was a problem with mine because after I ripped the plastic seal off, part of the opening was clogged with the plastic.
So after that, it was hard for me to squeeze all the product out.
This is definitely a cream, not a gel so it's a bit sticky and takes a while for it to absorb into the skin.
It doesn't have a white cast if you rub and work into it.
The Perfect Sun cream is best to use on the body.
For the Korean sun creams, this is nice but I prefer to use gel sunscreen on my face so it glides smoothly.

Physicians Formula mineral wear All-in-1 ABC Cushion Foundation

Physicians Formula mineral wear All-in-1 ABC Cushion Foundation
Shade Light/Medium 6657


I'm usually the darkest shade in Korean cushion foundations - N23-Natural Beige.
I did a bit research and I think that I played in safe getting the Light/Medium instead of the Medium.

There was only 1 Light/Medium left and 3 Medium shades.

You have no idea how long I tried looking for this.
I got it in mid-May at a CVS.
IT retailed for $18 but there was 40% off of all Physician Formula products in the store that week so the total came out to about $11 which isn't bad considering there's no refill.
Usually my Korean cushion foundations are $40 with a refill.

    

Besides the scent, I prefer this one over the L'oreal Lumi Cushion.
There is a strong scent that isn't good for the nose.
The coverage comes out nice and matte.
This was perfect for the humid summer for me.
I used my Korean blue puff instead of the one provided in the product.
I have placed this in my drawer in case for emergency touch-up at work!
 

Beauteque June Mask Maven 2016 review

Beauteque June Mask Maven 2016 review
Skincare Sundae
Indulge in Complexion Care

Shipped : June 15

Arrived : June 16

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. 

1. Dr. Morita - Green Tea & Amino Essence Moisturizing Facial Mask - reduction of fine lines is a good thing but it burn, itch, tinkle. Bad for my sensitive skin. I couldn't last 2 minutes with it on. But there's a lot of essence though. I didn't bother taking a picture because I just wanted to get it off my face ASAP!
2. No:hJ Manuka Honey Mask Sheet - anything with honey I like. This brand is also one of my favorites.
3. A'Pieu - Sweet Melon and Milk Mask - I didn't know this brand produce sheet masks. Very moisturizing but the essence or serum on the mask doesn't seem to be absorbed into my skin, just sit on top of my skin so not liking this. 
4. LoveMore - Wine Yeast Whitening Mask Sheet - I love these silk sheet masks and it helped with whitening and uneven skin tones
5. LoveMore - Rose Hybrid Whitening Mask - hydrating and brightening is what I need during the summertime. I enjoy this brand so much that I have ordered a box of a variety of flavored from this brand.
6. Daylight and Hue Propolis Mask - firms the skin, I was so tired that I napped for a hour with the sheet mask on . It moisturized my skin but couldn't tell if the firming worked after 1 use. 
7. Lus Essence Royal Jelly Mask - moisturizing but real smelly aka stinky.
8. iPuda Strawberry Mask - I'm glad that I got this over the Dermal brand because from the past mask mavens that contain dermal brands my skin didn't react well to it.
9. Hanaka Macaron Facial Mask - Hyaluronic Acid - it's a cute wash off mask. 

General Haul #31 - TesterKorea # 14

I guess I couldn't keep away from TesterKorea.
It's been 3 months since my last purchase!

Date Orderd - May 19
Date Shipped - May 26
Date Arrived - June 6

Total Amount for Products: 83,020won +
Shipping Cost 32,370won = 115,390won

1. Missha - MISSHA Yei Hyun Cleanliness Cleansing Foam 170ml
2. The Face Shop - Blackhead Out Cleansing Foam 150ml
3. The Face Shop - THE FACE SHOP The Therapy Moisturizing Tonic Treatment 150ml
4. The Face Shop - Herb day 365 cleansing foam Aloe (알로에)
5. Too Cool For School - Dinoplatz High Line #11 Black Rock
6. HolikaHolika - Pro Beauty Foxy Eyeliner - 0.5g 03 Red Brown
7. Innisfree - Skin Clinic Mask Madecassoside 20ml
8. Innisfree  - It's Real Squeeze Mask 20ml Rice (라이스)
9. Innisfree - Auto Pencil Liner 0.5g #04 Wine Burgundy (와인버건디)
10. Nature Republic - Provence calendula Daily Sun Block SPF50+PA+++ 57ml
11. Nature Republic -  NATURE REPUBLIC Real Nature Seed Cacao Mask Sheet 30ml
12. Nature Republic - NATURE REPUBLIC Real Nature Mask Sheet Cucumber (오이)
13. Nature Republic - NATURE REPUBLIC Real Nature Mask Sheet  Rose (장미)
14. Nature Republic - NATURE REPUBLIC Real Nature Mask Sheet Royal Jelly 로얄젤리
15. Tony Moly - TONYMOLY Earth Beauty Mask Sheet Rice (라이스)
16. Tony Moly - Back Gel Super fit Brush Waterproof liner #10 Pearl Khaki (펄카키
17. Etude House - ETUDE HOUSE Play 101 Pencil 0.5g #48
18. SkinFood - RICE Brightening Cleansing Oil 170ml

Individual reviews coming soon!