Etude House Fresh Cherry Lip Tint

I have seen alot of different lip tints but most of them are those clear type kind of dark red tint which I find it very intimidating.. That is the reason why I am scare to try them out cause I am not daring enough to go out with bright red lips.. 

But the trip to Seoul, the heaven for skincare & cosmetics introduced me to a lip tint that is unlike those I had seen before.. That is why I bought 3 at one-go!! 

This is the Etude House Cherry Lip Tint.. 

With & without packaging.. 

From left to right: Red (RD301) , Orange (OR201) & Fuchia Pink (PK002)

The packaging itself is also unlike those tints I had seen.. It is very cute & does not comes in a transparent tube that allows you to see how much is left inside but I am totally fine with it though some people might classified this as being a con.. 

It has a very nice cherry smell which me & my clients love.. And now coming to the part I love the most -- its creamy colour & smooth texture!! 

Colour swatch.. From left to right: Orange, Pink , Red

As you can see, the colour of the tint is exactly the same colour as the packaging.. What you see outside is what you get inside.. This is also one thing I like..

I do not know if it is just my personal opinion, but the creamy milky texture makes the color looks more pigmented & fuller as compared to those transparent tint.. 

It comes with a lip applicator for easy application.. It does not have uneven patches after application.. But if your lips are too dry & has too much dead skin, those part will become slightly darker.. When this arises, you know its time to do some lip exfoliation.. :)

The tint is pretty long-lasting, I do not need to touch up for >4 hours which is pretty good for me.. 

Another thing about this range is, it comes with 4 different colours unlike most of the brands which carry 2-3 very similar colors.

Just some tips for those who want to use this lip tint.. 

Apply lip balm. Do this before you apply your foundation so when your makeup is done, your lips will be moisturised & ready for the tint.

For those has darker colored lips, it is advisable to use some liquid foundation to prime your lips before you apply the lip tint for the desired colours to appear.

If you want a more dramatic & vivid colours, you can apply 2-3 coats of the tint onto your lips. 

This lip tint is going to be a staple inside my makeup trolley and I am going to get the light pink one soon to make it into a complete collection!!

Pros:

• Nice cherry smell
• Creamy, smooth texture
• 4 colours to choose from
• Can be applied on easily with the applicator
• Long-lasting
• Cheap

Cons:

• None so far

Faceshop Tea Tree Cleansing Wipes

I had used a few makeup removal cleansing wipes but my favourite is still the Faceshop Tea Tree Series. 

Tea tree has this antiseptic properties that helps skin blemishes so its just the right product for my occasional breakout. 

The packaging might look abit different from those sold in SG cause I bought this in Seoul.

Unlike the usual facial wipes, the cleansing tissue is like  net-like mesh cloth. According to the salesperson, this provides gentle exfoliation, deeper cleaning & removal of excess sebum while removing the makeup.

 

How the cleansing wipes looks like..

The cleansing wipe is pretty big & the smell is pretty nice. It comes with a resealable packaging that helps in preventing the wipes from drying up. I think the seal really works cause as compared to all the other cleansing wipes I had tried, this one really doesnt dry up easily. 

My face felt really 'clean' after using it. How should I say it? There are times when after removing your makeup, you still feel that it is not clean or there are still traces of makeup left. I totally did not have this feeling throughout the times I am using this wipe. 

Overall, I think this is a very good product & I do feel that my pimples breakout becomes lesser after using this. I am totally loving this removal wipes!!

Pros:

• Mesh cloth helps in exfoliation
• Face feels refreshed & clean with just 1 cleansing wipe
• Smells pretty nice
• Does not dries up easily
• Helps with my blemishes

Cons:

• None so far

My Makeup Removing Procedure

Removal of makeup is such an important procedure in our makeup process. Imagine the amount of chemicals mixed with dirt & oil staying on your face while you sleep. How can one not have breakout under this kind of condition!!

This post is to share my makeup removing procedure & hope it will work for you guys as well. :)

Like I mentioned earlier, makeup removing is very important. But just like some girls,I used to overlook the importance of it until I started having adult acne. During that period of time, I will put on lots of makeup & concealer to cover up the pimples & blemishes. 

The amount of makeup on my face increased but the steps I used to clean off the makeup remained the same, which is like only using my cleanser to double cleanse. Can you imagine what happened?? My skin condition worsen!! 

I begin to take removal of makeup seriously after the doctor advice. Despite how tired I am after a full day of activities in school or after a night of clubbing, I will still complete my full removal process diligently. 

I had tried on different types of makeup removal like cleansing milk, cleansing oil, cleansing lotion, water-based cleansing gel, cleansing wipes etc. But because of how sensitive my skin is after the application of those products prescribed by the doctors, it is hard for me to find something that suits me & can last me for months without having minor breakout. 

After trying so many products, I finally found a great combi for removing makeup. There are 4 products I used in my cleansing procedure. 

    1.  Bifesta Eye Makeup Remover
    2.  Faceshop Tea Tree Cleansing Tissue
    3.  Bifesta Cleansing Express - Brightup
    4.  Normal Cleanser


First thing, I will use a cotton pad & put the eye makeup remover then cover it onto my whole eye area for 10 second before slowly wiping it in a downwards position gently. Will repeat the step until most of the eye makeup is removed.

After that, I will use a cotton bud & put some eye makeup remover onto it & use it to clean the remaining eye makeup near the upper & lower lash line. Most people will think that our eyes are clean thoroughly with zero makeup after using the cotton pad. You will be surprised by how dirty the cotton bud will look after this process. :P

Next, I will move on to use the Cleansing wipes to clean my full face. I will use cotton pad with the Bifesta Cleansing Express to clean again to make sure that no makeup remained on the face. 

Lastly, I will cleanse my face with my daily cleanser!!

I know it is a pretty long procedure & alot of time will be taken up to clean the face. But as long as this works for me, I think the time spent is all worthwhile. 


      

Laneige Water Bank Essence

Laneige products are so cheap in Korea!! That is what leads me into getting 3 products from them in one shot despite my sensitive skin & first time trying out their product. 

The product I want to review here is one of their star product -- Water Bank Essence. 

Water Bank Essence

Just like the Water Sleeping Pack, I had been hearing alot alot of raves about this serum upon its launch. Finally I got to lay my hands on one & get to try it out myself. 

Texture of the Water Bank Essence

The texture of the Water Bank Essence is even lighter than the White Plus Renew Emulsion!! Absorption is fast as well and the smell is heavenly too. 

The product packaging claims that it helps to supply, circulate & retain moisture for 24 hours. And the seaweed & chestnut extracts help to promote the turnover of dead cells and exfoliates the skin for clean & lively skin texture.

As mentioned on the previous post, I had been using Water Bank Essence together with White Plus Renew Emulsion for 4 mths. My skins looks more radiant & supple after using the products. 

As for moisture & hydration wise, I think the Water Bank Essence really works for me. Due to my adult acne problem, I will have to use some really drying products like clinda gel & Stieva A periodically. 

Because of those products, my skin can become really dry & starts to peel. But after using the Water Bank Essence, my skin does not peel even though I use those products everyday & on top of that, it still feel pretty hydrated.

I totally love the light texture of the essence & how hydrated & supple my skin looks after using it. This is definitely a MUST-HAVE for those who have dry skin. 

Pros:

• Even lighter texture than White Plus Renew Emulsion
• Smells heavenly
• Very hydrating
• Easily absorbed
• Hygienic pump packaging
• Cheap for the effect it gives (if you buy in Seoul)

Cons:

• None so far

Laneige White Plus Renew Emulsion

How many steps do you have in your usual skincare routine?  Many will reply 3 steps -- Cleanse, Tone, Moisture. 

That used to be my answer as well until I start using serum when I turn 25. But recently, after my korea trip, it had 'upsize' to 5 steps. This additional step together with the serum is the reason why so many Koreans have such to-die for skin!! (I read this from somewhere online)

This is what I want to introduce today -- Emulsion. Emulsion is a light moisturiser that can be use as a moisturiser by itself if you have oily skin OR it can be use after your toner, before serum to retain your moisture in the skin & help in better absorbtion of the product following it.

I had been wanting to try out emulsion for a very long time but I do not know what it is & how to use it until I went to Seoul last year. 

I was shopping for skincare at Laneige & was tempted when I saw this White Plus Renew Series. I am bothered by acne marks & needed something to lighten it. And White Plus series is the whitening range for Laneige. 

For me, if I want to try a new range of product, I will go for the serum first. But I want to try out the star serum -- Water Bank Essence. So in the end, I went for the emulsion for White Plus Series 

White Plus Renew Emulsion

How the texture of the emulsion looks like. 

The texture is pretty light & easily absored into the skin. Like all the Laneige products I am using, it has a very nice smell. 

According to the packaging, The White Plus Renew emulsion helps to soften, calms & replenish moisture to weary skin. 

I had been using this product together with the Water Bank Treatment Essence for almost 4 months. I must say that my skin does look more radiant & moisturised after using them. It is pretty hard for me to use new skincare products cause of my sensitive skin. Most of the products I had tried before Laneige are too oily for me & within a few days/weeks of using it, I will have all those stupid breakout. So I am really glad that Laneige is working pretty well for me so far. 

I will use 1 or 1.5 pump of White Plus Renew Emulsion every morning & night before my essence or before my Water Bank Mask on some nights. 

Will I recommend this to my frenz? Erm, well I just bought my 2nd bottle!!

Pros: 

• Light, non-sticky texture
• Easily Absorbed
• Nice smelling
• Skin feels softer & radiant
• Hygienic pump packaging

Cons:

• Glass packaging, abit heavy to bring overseas.