Boxycharm December 2017 review

December box came!

The theme was Glitz and Glam.

I saw a few youtube vloogers unboxing and I wasn't happy with the products.

I can understand where every item in the box has something to do with "glitz" and "glam".

1. Real Her - Blush Kit - Time to throw out my blush from 2017 and I will use this in the beginning of 2018.
2. Crown Brush - Deluxe Blush Brush - Thank you boxycharm for sending me a blush brush. I have been on the hunt for a good one for the past month.
3. Pretty Vulgar - My Lips are sealed lightweight liquid lipstick - This pretty packaging will be something that I will use in my purse in spring 2018.
4. Tarte - Tariest Lash Paint Mascara - I already own two unopened boxes and this will be my third. I don't use mascara because it irritates my eye.
5. Beaute Basics - Bronze Essentials - I don't know how to use bronzers so I have always avoided them. I guess I can give this on away.

whamisa Organic Flowers Eye essence

whamisa Organic Flowers Eye essence



Whamisa is known for being waterless and substitutes the base with plant extract and aloe vera instead of water. It minimizes fine lines and firms eye area. It also brighten my eye area. It's perfect for sensitive skin. The amount in the bottle is huge. I haven't gotten milia since I've used this. A little goes a long way especially since the texture is so lightweight. I am never going back to eye creams. Eye essences are my thing from now on!

Marc Jacobs Marvelous Mousse Transformative Foundation

Marc Jacobs Marvelous Mousse Transformative Foundation 26 Bisque Medium


I was so scared that I would get the wrong shade because this happened with the Marc Jacobs Gel foundation, but luckily I found the right shade in Bisque Medium. It's creamy and right for my combination dry skin. It can transfer but make sure you use a setting spray. Using this "marvelous mousse with a brush made my makeup look flawless. I loved it during the autumn and winters during the drier temperatures. I've actually may love this more than the cushion foundations but I cannot completely move away from cushion foundations yet.

Neogen OCEAN FEEDING SERUM

I brought this on my trip while I was in Taiwan this past summer and just opened it now because I finished my previous serum. I had high expectations because it's "neogen". It claims that it has 100% kelp extract water, seaweed extract, bio marine RX complex of 6 plants.

However, I didn't get an "wow" factor. The pump is nice and the beads are interesting to look at.
It did help with dryness as much as any serum does, but there wasn't a "fresh" factor. It's consistency is gel-like with micro beads and I usually need about 2 pumps for my entire face.

Repurchase - NO.

goodal waterest first essence

I didn't have high expectations for this essence, but I'm glad that I used it during the autumn to winter seasons. This is a thicker consistency than the Korean counterparts. It's more of a serum texture than a toner feel. Anything with lotus flower fermented ingredients, my skin loves. It's very hydrating and absorbing. I feel this product is more than just an essence especially since my skin feels bouncing and plumped the morning after I wake up. My skin loves it and I will definitely repurchase. 

L'oreal Elvive Revive Extraordinary Oil

Elvive Revive Damaged Hair
L'oreal Elvive Revive Extraordinary Oil




I got this complimentary from L'oreal and Influenster to try out for my honest opinion. 
My hair is on the drier side and prone to split ends due to the winter season.
I applied it for the first time right after I washed my hair onto wet hair and then let it dry.
OMG, my hair felt so different.
A lot softer and healthy feeling.

The second time that I used it, I applied it before shampoo and didn't see much of a difference.
It's a bit hard to pump out the first time but once you get it out, the scent smells so nice!

boxycharm November 2017

Sweater Weather

1. CoverFX Illuminating Setting Spray - yes!! a setting spray. I just finished my Boscia and was looking for another one to try.
2. WinkyLux Kitten Palette - I couldn't wait so I opened it and tried a color before work. Love the blue.
3. Luxie Beauty - Quad Eye Travel Set - I'm happy that I will get to use new luxie brushes. 
4. Laqa&CO Cloud Lips - lippie!
5. KNC Beauty Collagen Lip Masks - one of the reasons that I left my other subscription boxes and subscribe to boxycharm was not to get any sheetmasks or lip masks. Disappointed. 

OrgaPlus Super Care Balm

OrgaPlus Super Care Balm



I received this product complimentary from 0.8L and OrgaPlus in exchange for my honest opinion. I got this product for free from 0.8L and OrgaPlus in exchange for my honest opinion.
Best for dry parts of your face or body but I prefer to use it on my cracked areas at my feet.
This is too oily for my face.
It's about 98.99% natural using sunflower seed oil, sweet almond oil, orange peel oil and propolis.  I'm surprised that the cracks were gone for a very long time after application.
However, I can smell the sunflower scent when I use it. It doesn't bother me but for those who are sensitive to scents, beware.

#orgaplus #sunstick #orgaplus #supercarebalm #skinbalm #skincare #kbeauty #08L

The Lotus Essence Lotion with Lotus Leaf

The Lotus Essence Lotion with Lotus Leaf $64 retail 125ml - I will be using this as an emulsion

It's perfect for sensitive skin with a bit of a floral scent. I was surprised that I went through the whole bottle after a year. Yes, it takes me that long to go through an emulsion. It definitely kept my skin hydrated throughout the whole year but there's many other moisturizers to venture through.

Fall 2017 Skincare Routine

Step 1- Cleanser/Cleansing Oil-
HADA LABO Moisturizing Super Hyaluronic Acid Make Up Remover/ Cleansing Oil

Green Tea Hello Kitty Cleanser

Step 2 - Toner/Essence/Exfolatior -

goodal waterest first essence

MEG 21 Brightening Exfoliating Scrub

Neogen Dermatology Bio-Peel Gauze Peeling Green Tea

Step 3 Ampoule/Serum -

Neogen OCEAN FEEDING SERUM

Step 4 Sheet Mask
LoveMore Genuine Silk Mask Sheet Combo

Step 5 Eye Cream

Lancôme Advanced Genifique Yeux Light Pearl

Step 6 Emulsion
The Estée Edit Beam Team Hydrate + Glow


Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream

Step 7 Moisturizer/Night Cream

Korres Quercetin & Oak - Antiaging and AntiWrinkle Night Cream

Step 8 - Sunscreen

Taiwan sunscreen

Step 9 - MakeUp

Pur Cosmetics Soiree Diaries Eyeshadow Palette

Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Gloss - Petal

Reddy Real Scene Matte Lipstick

Etude House - ETUDE HOUSE Play 101 Pencil 0.5g #48

YSL baby doll in shade 16

Urban Decay All nighter eyeliner in black

tarte Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Airbrush Foundation Medium-Tan Honey

Becca Perfect Skin Mineral Powder Foundation

Ysl BabyDoll KISS AND BLUSH 16

Was excited when I got this!!



However, I was highly disappointed. Either I got a bad one or that it was dry and very clumpy.
Color was pretty but it didn't blend well and looked really messy. I had to use another lipstick above it to mix it so it looked creamy and "put together".

It is matte but not worth the price tag.

Korres Quercetin & Oak Antiaging & Antiwrinkle Night Cream

Korres Quercetin & Oak Antiaging & Antiwrinkle Night Cream

There is "pine" woody scent to the cream.
It is a thick cream best for dry nights or dry skin.

I wouldn't repurchase it though.

So the main ingredient is Quercetin and it claims that it's natural and it's an alternative to retional. It's an antioxidant that claims to help with anti-aging. This was the main reason that I brought it-ANTI-AGING haha.

Marc Jacobs Beauty Genius Gel Super–Charged Oil–Free Foundation 34 Beige

This foundation is very thin and watery liquid texture.
I apply it using a brush and it blend smoothly along with a natural finish.
Very buildable but not highly coverage.
This is best for normal skin who like light coverage.
I used this foundation without primers and it looks fine.
I prefer pump bottles so this was perfect.

I love this marc jacob foundation but I think there is a dupe out there if you don't want to pay the high price.

Club Clio foundation is thin and yet has high coverage and applies thin like second skin. But Club Clio transfers and this marc jacob foundation doesn't transfer. This marcjacob foundation also has more shades than Club Clio but it wasn't enough for me to keep it.

Sana Namerakahonpo Bright Cleanser

Overall, I have used three things from this brand and I have been disappointed with all three. If you can a newbie or beginner to Asian skincare, this will be right for you. But this cleanser is too weak for me. It's doesn't remove makeup well and the texture is so thin that I feel as if I need to wash my face again.

BoxyCharm October 2017 review

Happy Halloween!


This is my second box from boxy charm and the theme is "Spellbound" in celebration for Halloween!

1. Dr. Brandt - Poredermabrasion - I think it's great that they included a skincare product in this box and they should keep doing it!
2. Becca - Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed Highlighter - love it!
3. Tarte Tareist Quick Dry Matte Lip Paint - my first tarte makeup product. Will review it in an upcoming review.
4. ncLA - "Nailed It" Tool Kit - came just in time.
5. Jonteblu - Lip Liner Pencil - a bit dry but it's ok.

#boxycharm #boxymail #boxyspell

Repiel Smart Foot Mask Ultra Rich

Repiel Smart Foot Mask Ultra Rich

I received this product complimentary from 0.8L and Repiel in exchange for my honest opinion. I got this product for free from 0.8L and Repiel in exchange for my honest opinion.
Feet mask I rarely buy, but I have to start purchasing soon because my feet has been dry because it is autumn and the indoor heat will soon be turned on. The packaging is so cute. The application is easy because they are paper socks which you just put them on your feet and leave it on for 20 minutes. You can walk around the house if you don't mind the "squishy" sounds and feeling.
It has ingredients such as ceramide and coconut oil which can reduce swelling and redness. My feet felt softer after I used it. I wear size 40 (European size) so it's you feet are a lot bigger than me, it might not fit. Overall, it's a nice treat if you want to do a foot spa for yourself. It's not going to "solve" problems, but it will keep your feet a bit moisturized.

#repiel #smartfootmaskultrarich #footpack #skincare #kbeauty #08L

Repiel timeless redness-shot bio mask

I received this product complimentary from 0.8L and Repiel in exchange for my honest opinion. I got this product for free from 0.8L and Repiel in exchange for my honest opinion.

Refresh and replenish are the two adjectives that I can think of for this product.

First, twist open the syringe, and you can see the bio-cellulose sheet mask fill of essence sandwiched between two mesh layers. Strangely enough, I did smell a bit of coconut water. Very cool sensation when I applied it to my face which brought down my redness. But the one thing that bothered me was that you have to be very careful when you put it onto your face. If you make a mistake by folding it accidentally then it becomes a mess and sticky.

Overall, I have saved these to use after my facial/extraction days to "reduce" the redness.

Sana Namerakahonpo Lift Up Anti-Aging Lotion

The ingredients include Soy milk fermented extract which can lead to younger looking skin, astaxathin which has a moisture wall barrier and protect from irritation and vitamin B which can soften skin and reduce wrinkles. However, I've never been a fan of Japanese toners and now I remember why. It has a tiny bit of alcohol scent and it's just needs to use a cotton pad with it. I've been spoiled with korean toners which I don't use cotton pads and now when I turn to this, I want to go back to the korean brands.

REDDY Lip tattoo pack

I received this product complimentary from 0.8L and Reddy in exchange for my honest opinion. I got this product for free from 0.8L and Reddy in exchange for my honest opinion.

You apply it like lip gloss and then wait about 15-20 minutes.
Then try to peel it off like guck. I have seen these before since I started Korean beauty and skincare. This is a big phenomena for people that would NOT like to re-apply lipstick.

I had never been into this liking but I was willing to try it out.

This is the BEFORE picture.

And then I apply a good amount to layer it really thick because I didn't want to fail the first time.

It tasted so weird when I was waiting for it to dry. It's a lovely color and I was surprised at the color payoff, but the stain went away after a meal. I was disappointed because I never wipe my lips with a napkin during the entire meal when the lip stain was on.

#reddycosmetics #kbeauty #beautyblogger #liptattoo #reddyreview #08L