belif Super Drops Niacinamide Vitamin C Golden Glow Serum, 2-in-1 Hydrating & Brightening Makeup Primer,lluminator and Highlighter to Blur Pores & Even Skin Texture, PHA

Not sure why this product isn;t sold in Sephora or Ulta yet. Usually I'm cautious when it comes to vitamin C in skincare product but I thought I would give this a try. I don't like the thickness that lingers on my skin after I applied it on my face. Yes, my face is glowing afterwards and it's due to it's highlighting properties int he product. I haven't reached for this after using it twice. Not a fan during the summertime, so I'll try to use it during the wintertime when my skin is drier.

 

Belif Aqua Bomb Hyalucid 11% Serum

 

I really enjoyed this goodness of a serum between the transitional times of summer and autumn. My skin drinks up this serum and it doesn't feel sticky. The only downside is that the bottle is a bit small. I wished they made a bigger bottle because I used this entire bottle within weeks.

Belif Aqua Bomb PHA Exfoliating Toner Pads

 

This is a toner pad with very mid exfoliating properties. Good for all seasons but perfect for best for hot humid summers. I've used the original neogen pads when it first came out years ago but never thought they I would reach for these similar pads one day. I might use them when I travel.

belif The True Cream - Aqua Bomb Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50

 It's a nice cream based sunscreen and it is soft. This is one of the korean brands that I always fall back on when I'm short on products. However, I wouldn't repurchase it because I always look oily during the summer when applied to my face. I have been using this as a body sun screen or if my face is dry later throughout I'll applied this onto my face. No white cast but very moisturizing; better to use during the winter.

belif Peat Miracle Revital Serum Concentrate

 The best serum I would use for the winter for oily combination or all year round for dry skin. I Love the jade green color packaging. I have been using this product during the spring summer season while wearing a mask for work for 8 hours to keep my face moisturized and break out less often. The texture is similar to aloe vera and glides on smoothly onto my skin.

belif Aqua Bomb Brightening Vitamin C Cream

 

 

This brand never disappoints me in texture and performance. My sensitive skin always loves the feeling of this lightweight cream when applied onto my skin. Always a win and never a reaction. It moisturizes my skin, and it looks and feels pumped with hydration.

Belif Peat Miracle Revital Cream

 

I waited so long to write this review to the point where I'm almost done with the product. This product had been in my shopping cart online for a couple of years until I brought it because I needed a day cream. I know I'm not dreaming but this product is either highly moisturizing or the ingredients in the product helps with wrinkle disappearing because I have noticed that my skin is more plump and see less wrinkles around my smile lines and crow eye lines. I also think my sun spots disappeared too and I used this in the entire month of August and the sun was very strong in Northeastern US this summer. Will repurchase.

belif Youth Creator- Age Knockdown Bomb

I was quite surprised how moisturizing this serum is for during the winter or drier weather. I've used this product starting middle of October all the way into winter or until I finish it. I use it at nights and sometimes forget to add a night moisturizer because either I'm too busy and fall asleep or it's enough moisture for my skin. This light weight texture is perfect for my sensitive skin. My skin feels smooth when I wake up.

Belif peat miracle revital cream

I found this product in my skincare collection when I was cleaning during Quarantine 2020. My neck has been getting dry and I'm starting to see fine lines on my neck due to years of looking at my phone. Upon using this product, I've noticed that the cream has a thicker texture if compared to its sister cream - the aquabomb. It definitely has a richer consistency and is creamier than the other creams in the brand. I prefer using this product during the winter night routine because it is quite moisturizing. I will repurchase again in the far future because it didn't break my sensitive skin out.

Belif First Aid Overnight brightening mask

This belif product has become my holy grail for night sleeping mask. It isn't heavy and the skin absorbs it and my skin does look brighten when I wake up. The little beads doesn't bother you when applied onto the skin.
  

belif True Tincture Essence - Chamomile

belif True Tincture Essence - Chamomile

I love this product for the winter time. The texture is between an essence and an oil. This is very hydrating and moisturizing for my dry sensitive skin during the winter. I love it because my skin feels plump and I see a glow.

    

belif Numero 10 essence

belif Numero 10 essence
I brought it opened in when I was in Taiwan in the beginning of the summer and it has been my combination product of toner and essence during this summer. I love it. As much as I loved this product, alcohol is the third ingredient so it will be a no repurchase after I finish the product.

Sephora Favorites Customizable Skin Care & Hair Gift Set

Sephora Favorites - Sephora Favorites Customizable Skin Care & Hair Gift Set - $25

You can pick 5 products from about 10 items so that is why it is called "customizable".
There were products from skincare to hair, but mostly skincare.

1. Living Proof Restore Mask Treatment - I have used this for the dry winter, I have used it all in a week, but it didn't do enough for you to notice any drastic change. But I do have thin fine hair and my ends look pretty nourished after a week's use. 
2. REN Glyco Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask - disappointed that's its so small. I was expecting something beigger for a wash-off mask. And for a tiny sample sized for $5 is a bit pricey for the REN brand.
3. COOLA Mineral Face SPF 30 - Matte Tint - sunscreen and BB cream that I will save for next summer.  On the website, it states that it is "A mineral face sunscreen featuring broad-spectrum UVA/UVB plus environmental protection and antiaging benefits".         
4. Sunday Riley Tidal Brightening Enzyme Water Cream - something that I was looking forward to a long time. I haven't been a fan of any of their oils probably due to the heavy scent that it has but this is "an advanced brightening, refining treatment infused into a next-generation water cream". Just seems like a regular cream to me. 
5. belif Creamy Cleansing Foam Moist - On the website, it states that it is a vitamin-C packed creamy foam cleanser with natural herbs that gently yet effectively remove makeup and impurities while hydrating the skin. This luxurious cleanser is a unique blend of time-tested apothecary herbs that are rich in vitamin C: wormwood to prevent breakouts, soapberry to detoxify, and sweet flag to cleanse and soften. These botanical ingredients are effective, natural, gentle, and non-stripping cleansing agents. Ideal for normal to dry skin, the creamy lather immediately removes impurities while respecting skin's natural moisture barrier." I'm not picky about cleansers but since it's from belif than it must be good.     

Sephora Play - October 2016

The Cool Cut
The Next Big Things

The bag says, "Lipstick and things", so I amused that there was at least two lipsticks.

1. Smashbox - Always On Matte Liquid - Lipstick in Driver's Seat
2. Skin INC - Pure Revival Peel
3. Belif - The True Cream Aqua Bomb
4. Christophe Robin - Regenerating Mask with Rare Prickly Pear Seed Oil
5. Blinc - Mascara Amplified
6. Yves Saint Laurent Mon Paris perfume sample

Nothing was new to me in this bag.
I have owned all the products except the mascara product and I don't use mascara.
Highly disappointed in this month's bag.
I have seen other Youtubers Sephora Play Box and was much more interesting that mine.
Plus, since when did Sephora give out different products per bag?
You can do better, Sephora. Let's see what next month brings!

General Haul #40 - TesterKorea #18

Date Ordered : August 31
Date Shipped : September 5
Date Arrived : September 12

All about cushions!!

1.  The History of Whoo Gongjinhyang Mi Cream Pact SPF 34 PA++ 15g*2ea in Shade 1
2. SUM37 Sweet Smile mild Sun Cushion SPF32/PA+++ 15g
3. BELIF Moisture Bomb Cushion Miniature SPF50 #Light beige
4. MISSHA M Magic Cushion Moisture Set SPF50+ PA+++ (Minions Edition) 15g*2 #21

Sephora Favorites - Soko to Tokyo

I have been eyeing this Sephora Favorites for a month since it came out.
Been to 5 Physical Sephora stores and not one carried it so my last resort was buying it online.

I was highly disappointed.
Half the products (Japanese ones) was reactive for my sensitive skin and the Korean brands that Sephora chose for this box was very exciting.

Blame me for using Korean products for over a year so I'm picky for the brands and products that I use. There is definitely room for improvement.

I guess for Sephora I will stick to the non-Asian brands.
However, this box is great for those that are new to Asian brands.

- 0.2 oz/ 7 g AmorePacific Treatment Enzyme Peel
- 0.34 oz/ 10 mL belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb
- 0.84 oz/ 25 mL boscia Charcoal Pore Pudding Intensive Wash-Off Treatment
- 0.49 oz/ 14 g Caolion Premium Blackhead Steam Pore Pack
- 0.17 oz/ 5 mL Dr. Jart+ BB Cream in Light to Medium
- 1 oz/ 30 mL Erboran Yuza Double Lotion
- 0.33 oz/ 10 mL Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate
- 0.68 oz/ 20 mL Skin Inc. Pure Revival Peel
- 0.4 oz/ 12 mL Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Mist
- 0.23 oz/ 6 g Too Cool For School Egg Mellow Cream

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



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