Thoughts: HERA

I went from an easy, hurried, low-maintenance facial cleaning ritual to trying out the Asian 10 step skincare routine. Being raised in New York City has damaged and polluted my skin; I'm now repairing and focusing on anti-aging.
I want to buy and use products from a broad number of brands, I didn't just want to stick with one brand, I shopped around and compared all. I will try to write reviews each month, one which will be a list my skincare routine products, sharing my experiences on each product.

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Tuesday, November 5, 2019

Hera True Wear Foundation

I got shade 23 Very Yellow and warm for me and I'm asian!!

But I use this with the Benefit Bo-ching concealer and it balances the color shade out.
I love the MUFE foundation but it breaks me out. Hera however doesn't break me out.

I love the Hera cushion foundations since I was in college and when I saw this foundation on the market, I ordered it. This product is great for dry skin and but so much with oily because it had limited oil control. I love the stay-on time and the finish.

Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Summer 2016 Asian skincare routine

Step 1 - Pre-cleansing Oil/Wipes - Aritaum Aloe No Wash cleansing Water+ INNISFREE Jejubija Trouble Cleansing Gel

Step 2 - Cleanser - Purity made Simple Cleanser+Happy Bath Facial Yogurt Foam-Herb Essence

Step 3 - Peeling Gel - The history of Whoo Gongjinhyang:Seol Brightening Gel and Baviphat Urban Dollkiss Peach All-in-one Peeling Gel

Step 4 - Toner/Refresher -INNISFREE Jejubija Trouble Skin +HADA LABO Goku-jyun Alpha Lotion

Step 5 - Essence - Missha Time Revolution First Essence Treatment

Step 6 - Ampoule/Serum -MISSHA Time Revolution Night Repair Science Activator Serum 50ml+INNISFREE The Green Tea Seed Serum+ SkinINC

Step 7 - Sheet Mask - SooAe Charcoal Flower Mask + Hanaka Marine Mud and Seaweed Mask

Step 8 - Eye Cream - BELIF Moisturizing and Firming Eye Cream

Step 9 - Emulsion - HADA LABO Shiro-jyun Milk and + goodal Luminant Plus Whitening Essence

Step 9 - Moisturizer - DR.JART+ Ceramidin Cream 50ml

Step 10 - Sleeping Pack/Night Cream (PM) - Saint Peau Collagen Pudding Sleeping Pack

Step 11 - Make-up (am) -

HERA CC Cream+

MissHana cushion +

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

A'PIEU Air Fit A'pieu Cushion XP+

Innisfree Ampoule Intense Cushion Cover

SKIN Nutritious Magic No Sebum Pact DX
#koreanbeautyproduct #ItsSkin #sebumpowder

TonyMoly Fruit Princess Gloss 1 Strawberry+

Clio Gelpresso WaterProof Pastel Upper Liner+

SKIN79 Kick It Side Fantastic Eyes #MEMORABLE BLACK

Clio Virgin Kiss Milky Water Tint

Step 12 - Sunscreen/Mist -
Clio Micro Fine Collagen Mist

Shisedio Anessa

Kose Suncut Cool Essence in UV Protect Spray - Aquary Floral

Monday, May 2, 2016

Asian cushion foundation comparasion and interchangable refills 2015 - 2016

2015 - 2016 cushions
Originally, I was going to named the title, "Korean cushions", but I have 1 Taiwan brand, so I changed it to "Asian cushions" instead. Plus since there wasn't much blogging on which refills can interchange into which brands, so I decided to do it. Hope it helps someone out there!

I have separated my winter cushions and my summer cushions.

The winter ones here are the first half (will do part 2 in a couple of months) has more moisture.

IOPE XP Air Cushion sunblock N23 - all amorepacific in this post fits with each other.
Sulwhasoo Perfecting Brightening - doesn't fit into any other brands that I have.
HERA M&D UV Mist Cushion Ultra Moisture SPF34 15g - all amorepacific in this post fits with each other.
Clio Kill cover Cushion Founwear 04 Ginger - I couldn't remove the cushion our of the case-I really tried! I prefer this one more in the summertime.

Sorry, I switch the places for Hera and Clio in the pictures above.

5. #2 [ Hanyul ] Luminant Cushion SPF50+ PA+++ 15gx2 - $25 - surprising it fits into the Hera

6. N23 [ HERA ] UV Mist Cushion 15g x 2 - $33 - all amorepacific in this post fits with each other.
7. A'PIEU Air Fit A'pieu Cushion XP SPF50+/PA+++ / #23 - fits into the Hera, but Hera doesn't fit into a'pieu
8. Miss Hana #1 Warm Beige Radiant - too lose for Hera and MissHana cushion didn't fit into Hera.

My favorite is Hera UV mist ultra moisture for the winter.
The Sulwhasoo is the closest color with my skin but in my opinion I think it's better for people over the age of 30. So I gave the refill for my mom to use and she liked it a lot.
Kill Cover is perfect for all season, I used the refill during the winter months and it felt like a second skin. It doesn't rub off as much as the others. The Clio and Her UV mist ultra were the ones that I reached for the most!

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

HERA CC Cream SPF35 30ml #23

HERA CC Cream SPF35 30ml #23 - $40

Yes, I splurged on this CC cream.
My first CC cream that I ever brought so why not start with one of the best known. I'm not disappointed and will purchase it again!

Improves moisture, skin brightens. I use this as a base or primer before applying cushion foundation on top. It has a pump so customers will be happy because it limits the mess.

Moisturizing - It does make my skin look healthy.
Coverage - It has a medium coverage. I used a cushion foundation over it.
Wear - You don't feel like you are wearing BB cream on your face.
Dewy Glow - There is a shiny dewy look.
Lasting Power - It last about my whole 8 hour work shift.
Oxidizing - yes
Scent - pleasant usual Hera Scent

Sunday, March 20, 2016

HERA Age Away Intensive Emulsion 120ml and HERA Age Away Intensive Water 150ml

The Hera Age Away line is more for people in their 30s, but I just wanted to try it out during this wintertime. The Intensive Water aka toner is hard to get out of the bottle without shaking the bottle hard. It absorbs through the skin fast. I don't have much to say about this product besides using it as a third cleansing product.

However, I'm in love with the emulsion. But I use it once every other day because it has a thicker texture than most emulsion.
It has the perfect texture for an combination skin type person during the winter time. If you have dry skin, you will love this all season. This also helps with fine wrinkles and I do see that my skin is well moisturized after each usage.

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Hera Cell Essence 125ml

I have been using a year worth of Korean skincare products. I feel safe enough to upgrade to the Hera line. Let's see how 125ml worth of "Hera" cell essence product will make any change. Since I'm close to leaving the 20s, I think I should start to invest in higher end products. Let's hope I get to see some results.

This claims it is for all skin types and is involved in anti-wrinkle, whitening properties.

It came with 60 pieces of cotton pads, but I ended up pouring the product onto my palms and padding it onto my face.

I started to use this during the beginning of 2016.
I promise Hera that I will never turn to another essence again.
The feel is different if you compare it to SK-2, Mizon, TonyMoly essence.
It is softer and does not irritate the skin.
Once it hits your face, you don't feel denatured alcohol as you do when you put SK-2 on your face.

And then I was introduced to the Aquabolic line in miniatures which I will use during my summer on-the-go.

Thursday, February 25, 2016

Spring 2016 Asian skincare routine

Step 1 - Pre-cleansing Oil/MakeUp Remover/Wipes - Estee Launder Eye and Lip Remover+MISSHA Perfect BB Deep Cleansing Oil 200ml [KOMA EDITION]

Step 2 - Cleanser - Holika Holika Green Tea Cleansing Foam and TONYMOLY Clean Dew Foam Cleanser 180ml / # Acerola (아세로라)

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Step 3 - Toner - Hera Age Away Cleansing Water

Step 4 - Essence - Hera Cell Essence and The Saem Urban Eco Harakeke Root Ampoule Essence and SOORYEHAN Hyo Water Spring Multi Essence