September Sheet Masks: From Meh to "Men-Boong"

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Though I'd like to sheet mask every day, my laziness dictates that I get around to it every other day or every couple of days. So any given month, I get to try about 10-15 masks. This month, instead of doing a favorites post, I thought I'd rank the sheet masks I got to try over the past couple of weeks.

There are 12 in all. There are some meh's and many "men-boong's" ("so good it caused a mental breakdown"). Let's begin the countdown!


INGREDIENTS Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Lactobacillus/Leuconostoc/Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract, Lactobacillus/Leuconostoc/Coconut Fruit Extract, Sugar Maple Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Matricaria Flower Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Artemisia Absinthium Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Gentiana Lutea Root Extract, Betaine, Hydroxyethylacrilate/Sodium Acrolyldimethylaurate Copolymer, Ledum Palustre Extract, Ecklonia Cava Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extraact, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Saururus Chinensis Extract, Xanthan Gum Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fragrance.

Disclosure: Bought it, and a side note - I've started to refer to the EWG for health and safety ratings, and CosDNA for acne trigger warnings. This mask has butylene glycol (mild acne trigger) and fragrance (mild irritant).

This mask is the LEADERS INSOLUTION COCONUT GEL MASK WITH TOMATO. It's made out of coconut jelly instead of your typical biocellulose hydrogel. It's also extremely slippery and hard to keep in place. I found that the effects were a bit lackluster (slightly moisturized, no brightening or increase in elasticity) for the hassle to keep it on your face. I couldn't pinpoint the smell but it wasn't terrible. What was annoying about the mask was that it felt slimy and not in a good way, so I couldn't get myself to keep it on past the 30 minute mark. But that's okay because it was about to dry out anyway. The feature ingredients in this mask are the fermented tomato extract which is rich in lycopene, a potent antioxidant. The coconut is also fermented and contains vitamins B and C. Tip to know: the mask comes between two mask backings, I completely goofed and wore the backing for the first 5 minutes.

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Sept 2015 Week 4 Kbeauty Skincare Launches

Saturday, September 26, 2015

This week there are some awesome skincaretainment-y items for the kid-dult in everyone like the Skinfood gummy bear hand creams and it looks like someone took my suggestion to use sea horses instead of horses in skincare to heart. Ok, I'm obviously kidding but those are the releases that stood out to me. That and the new Rose of Sharon/Hibiscus line from our flowery friends at Mamonde. The Rose of Sharon/Hibiscus is the national flower of South Korea, so I'm excited to see if it has any real benefits to the skin.

NEW IN SKINCARE

Skinfood Gummy Bear Jelly Hand Creams

Korean beauty launches, Korean skincare launches, New Korean skincare products, September 2015 Last Week. Skinfood Gummy Bear Jelly Hand Creams, Mamonde Moisture Ceramide Intense Creams, Innisfree Ginger Oil Serum, BRTC Premium Vitalizer Whitening Ampoule Sleeping Pack, A'Pieu Essential Source Sea Horse Cream, Sea Horses in Skincare, Skinfood Boosting Juice 2-Step Mask Sheet, Royal Skin TT Cream, Saga of Xiu Cain Essence, Nature Republic California Aloe Vera Hand Cream, SNP Prestige Mayu Ampoule Mask, La Biotte Eternal Ever Line with Immortelle, Missha Micro Bubble Foam Cleansers, Chabien Dry Biocellulose Masks

There are no words. These are gel hand creams by Skinfood which come in 5 flavors. They each contain 45 ml of product and cost about $6 <-> 6000 KRW here. The flavors are Kiwi, Grape, Orange, Raspberry, and Pineapple. It's also on sale right now at TesterKorea for about $4.80 or 4800 KRW. Check it out here!

Read on for more...


Sept 2015 Week 4 K-beauty News and Makeup Launches

Friday, September 25, 2015

This week, the first holiday collection dropped (it's by Hera), the world's first slim square cushion was announced, and China's sprouted some cutesy beauty trends. :)

NEW IN MAKEUP

Laneige Intense Lip Gels

K-beauty news September 2015 Week 4, Kbeauty news, Kbeauty makeup launches, New Korean beauty products, New Korean cosmetics, New Korean makeup. Lancome L'absolue Rouge, Laneige Intense Lip Gels, Holika Holika Honey Drop Tint Sticks, Nature Republic Glow Oil Tints, Espoir Pro Tailor Cushion, Square Cushion, Aritaum x Unistellar, Son & Park That Shimmering Kit, Clio Lip Syrups, VOV Dual Lip Crayon, Espoir Couture Glossy Lacquers, Iope, Hera M&D Mirko & Diego Holiday 2015 Collection,

10 shades released at Laneige Korea where they retail for ~$25 <-> 25000 KRW. 
The shades are 01 Rose Nude - 02 Melting Pink - 03 Coral Bliss - 04 Custard Coral - 05 Coral Souffle - 06 Jelly Pink Bean - 07 Syrup Pink - 08 Maple Red - 09 Royal Red - 10 Squeeze Plum.
They can be purchased for $22.03 at ibuybeauti.com (swatches available).

Read on for more...


SEPT 2015 WEEK 4 K-BEAUTY SALES !!! Chuseok Edition

Thursday, September 24, 2015


I usually combine these posts with K-beauty news items, but considering this weekend is a huge sales weekend in Korea, I thought you may be more interested in seeing the sales first!

AMAZON PRIME - For 1 Day ONLY! 1 Year of Prime membership will be $67 (down from $99)! Free 2-day shipping for a year. Sale begins and ends tomorrow Friday, 9/25. 

Beauteque.com - 25% off Benton, 15% off Hanaka, and 10% off October subscription boxes with code OCT10 until 9/30.

Beautibi.com - Free mask sampler set with $25+ order until 9/30. 10% off your first order if you sign up for the newsletter.

Beauty.com - $15 off $75+ order with free shipping with code BEAUTY15. Does not expire.

Birchbox - $35 for $79 worth of Korean beauty items including Clio, IPKN, Tony Moly, and Too Cool For School items.

Cupidrop.com - Still 10% off $30+ with code CHACHACHA. Free shipping over $50 and always free samples. OR, extra 10% OFF on orders over $25 with code: STEP1.

DermStore.com - 25% off $125+ purchase with code FALL25.

DramaFever.com - Sign up now for DramaFever Premium at the special price of $35.99/year and pamper yourself with an exclusive K-Beauty haul from Memebox worth $54... for free! Be one of the lucky 1000 who'll receive this gift before it's too late.

Read on for more...


GET IT BEAUTY 2015 Twenty Again Episode Show Notes 9/23/2015 + Mascara Blind Test

GET IT BEAUTY 2015 Twenty Again Episode English Subtitles/Transcription 9/23/2015, 겟잇뷰티  영어자막본,

Edit - This is a repost. I am a bit nervous as this was the post that was flagged to be taken down by a Korean drama called "Twenty Again", but this post has nothing to do with that drama, and everything to do with the television show "Get It Beauty". Please get in contact with me if you maintain it violates DMCA regulation. Thank you.

This week's episode was super sweet and sentimental. It opened with a little photo montage of pictures sent in by the women in the studio audience of themselves when they were 20 (19 everywhere else). Most of the women, now in their 30's came to the studio to learn tips and tricks on how to be "Twenty Again". So this week's episode featured tutorials on how to get a youthful look so everyone could look and feel twenty again.





Fall-ing Moisture Levels? Check Out the Miguhara Hyalucollagen Moisturizer Aqua-Ctrl

Miguhara Hyalucollagen Moisturizer Aqua-Ctrl Review, Cold weather moisturizers, Fall moisturizers, Autumn moisturizers, Winter moisturizers, Fall and Winter creams and lotions. Heavy Korean cream. Korean skincare.
UNTZ UNTZ UNTZ it's a rave! Haven't had one since my Mediheal Dress Code Sheet Masks review in August!

This is a tale of triumph. You know that moment when you throw caution to the wind and buy something with zero reviews and come away with something you really love? Yes? No? In any case, it's not something that happens often.

Today I'm reviewing a cream that I bought from a Korean e-tailer using the international shipping services of Dowaja.com. It's from a brand called Miguhara, which to me sounds Japanese, but after moseying around their site, seems to be fully Korean. I first found out about them through a feature in an In Style Korea issue, and promptly forgot about them (after all, a magazine editorial inclusion doesn't necessarily equal great product). A little while later, I came upon some of their products at G-Market and they looked nice, the ingredients lists were clean and included many of the ones I've been seeking out in my skincare as well.

I bought the Miguhara Hyalucollagen Moisturizer Aqua-Ctrl moisturizer. There are two versions: one for dry skin, and one for normal/combo/oily skin. I preferred the ingredients list for the latter. And I now believe it to be the LBD (little black dress) of creams, perfect for everyone, and ideal for Fall.

Autumnal s'Teal Nail Polish

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Pony Nail 15 Love Vacance Summer Love Review and Swatch, Memebox Meme Nail Polish 09 Base Coat Review, Meme Nail 08 Matte Top Coat Review, Teal Nail Polish,

Okay it's kind of gross funny, but I recently managed to get one of my fingernails infected and had a little freak out and threw away all of my nail polishes just in case anything was living in there. (In case you're wondering, everything healed up in 2 weeks.) But later on I found out that things can't really live in nail products - they're really inhospitable environments when it comes to bacteria. *cries*

I'm not a nail polish junkie, but I do like to keep a few around, so I treated myself to a few cheapies at Memebox. 

Korean Rubber Modeling Mask Tips & Tricks, illustrated via Ettang Modeling Take-Out Cup Packs

Monday, September 21, 2015

Korean modeling masks, Korean spa treatments, Korean rubber masks, Korean Rubber Modeling Mask Do's & Don'ts, illustrated via Ettang Modeling Take-Out Cup Packs, Lindsay Modeling Masks, Shangpree modeling masks, Glow Recipe, Peach and Lily, Memebox,


WHAT IF I TOLD YOU you could enjoy a spa treatment that comes from South Korea, the current reigning skincare capital of the world, right from the comfort of your own home? ^^ Anyone getting excited reading those words? I know I was when I first heard about this treatment.

So what the hail am I talking about? I'm referring to modeling masks, sometimes referred to as rubber masks. And it's a type of facial that's lavished upon Seoulites, and Busan-ites... and Daegu-ites... who frequent the spa or esthetician.


Unbox with Me: Beautibi REPAIR & RECOVER Unboxing Pictorial + Reviews

Sunday, September 20, 2015


Beautibi review. Beautibi Repair and Recover Box Unboxing and Review. Too Cool For School Good Morning Rice Wash 10 Sachets,  Mizon Good Night White Sleeping Pack, Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream, Etude House "I NEED YOU!" Wash Off Pack in Honey or Yogurt, Maskingdom Metropolitan Radiant Glow Express Facial Mask Ingredients.

Have any of you checked out Beautibi.com yet?

They're a beauty box company, much like Birchbox. The only difference is that they focus on Korean, Taiwanese, and Japanese products and instead of offering subscriptions, they offer themed boxes, like this Repair & Recover box* I'm unboxing today. I also think it's possible to buy things a la carte.

I found out about them through their killer Instagram feed. Long story short, I'm really into them! They opened up their shop only a few months ago from the looks of it, and they've got an awesome roster of brands like...


Sept 2015 Week 3 New Kbeauty Makeup Launches

Friday, September 18, 2015


Got a Double Eyelids? Monolids? Either way, Laneige has got your back

September 2015 Week 3 Korean makeup launches, Laneige Edge Drawing Eyeliners for monolids and folds, Innisfree Mineral Eyeshadow Singles, Aritaum Wannabe Cushion Tint, Aritaum Mirror Tint Gloss, Missha x KOMA Edition Collection, Missha Viewer 270 Degree Mascara, LapCos x Disney Collection, Youk Shim Won Makeup and Skincare


Laneige's newly released Edge Drawing Eyeliners come in two forms. The Sharpie tip is for monolidders who need a thicker line to make their eyeliner visible, and the Pen tip is for those with double eyelid folds that require thinner, more precise lines. The liners come in both black and brown and retail for ~$14.40 at Laneige Korea. They also have some new Intense Lip Gels (not yet released), check them out here!


Sept 2015 Week 3 New Kbeauty Skincare Launches

You know I'm not gonna leave you hanging with a case of the FOMO re: new Kbeauty launches from this week. Read on for everything brand spankin' new you can slap on your face!


SKINCARE LAUNCHES


Missha collaborates with Pop Art Graffiti Artist KOMA on new line

September 2015 Week 3 Korean skincare launches, Missha Koma collaboration skincare and makeup collection, Skinfood Beer One Shot for Men, Nature Republic Ginseng Royal Silk Watery Cream Line, Mamonde Jasmine Cashmere Body Care Line, Davi Miracle Rose, Davi Age Defy Burgundy Tea Serum, RE:CIPE by Slowganic Gold Hydrogel Eye Patch, TheSaem Chocopie Hand Cream, Too Cool For School Pumpkin 24K Gold Mask, Tony Moly Expert Lab Tools


There are 9 products in all: 3 bases, 2 blushers, a highlighter, a face mist, cleansing oil, and nail polishes in the line. The collection has been available since 9/15 and will remain available for purchase until it sells out.
Cover Master Skin Cover ~$17.8
Prism Fitting Glow Foundation ~$21.80
Prism Mineral Powder Foundation ~$21.80
Prism Blending Blusher ~$29.80 3 shades, 01 Pink Glow, 02 Peach Glow, and 03 Pastel Glow
Prism Wave Mix Highlighter ~$19.80
Prism Wave Mix Blusher ~$19.80 2 shades, 01 Glam Pink, 02 Glam Coral
Prism Luminous Mist ~$11.80
Perfect BB Deep Cleansing Oil, ~$24.80
Real Gel Nail ~$8.50 3 shades, Blue, Red, Yellow
All are available for purchase at Missha Korea.


Sept. 2015 Week 3 Kbeauty News and Sales

Happy Friday! I can't believe it's Friday already. I guess it's that time again for this week's Kbeauty news and sales notices.

KBEAUTY NEWS BITS & BYTES

Two new species of Thai snails are tipped for cosmetics developments by Michelle Yeomans, 15-Sep-2015

September 2015 Week 3 Korean beauty news, Kbeauty news, Korean beauty sales, Kbeauty sales, Thai psychedelic snails in skincare, Slow cosmetics, Asian Countries with Nordic Berry Fever, Amore Pacific Forbe's Most Innovative Companies,
source: CosmeticsDesign-Asia

Thai scientists have discovered two new species of psychedelic-yellow tree snails whose free radical antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties will inspire many new skin care developments to come.


GET IT BEAUTY 2015 Perfect Hips Episode Show Notes 9/16/2015

Thursday, September 17, 2015



This week's show was NOT about the face, but all about the booty. I wasn't sure if anyone would be interested but just in case you are, and in the interest of promoting better health, here are the show notes!

My F/W 2015 Lipstick Collection

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Fall lipsticks, Winter lipsticks, Korean lipstick swatches, 3 Concept Eyes Lipstick in 603 Burnt Red, 3CE lipstick in 603 Burnt Red, I'm Meme I'm Lipstick Swatches, I'm Meme Lipstick in Charlotte BC010, I'm Meme Lipstick in Bliss Red BC001, I'm Meme Lipstick in Red High Heels MT001, Prestige Waterproof Automatic Lipliner in 06 Nude, The History of Whoo Gongjinhyang Mi Luxury Gloss SPF 10 in 15 Rose, Etude House Dear My Lips Wish Talk in RD302
I made a whoops, sorry, I thought I was using my Jordana lipliner in the swatch 3rd from left which is actually Prestige 06 nude


These are the shades I've decided to rock into Fall and Winter!

I've been SO excited for Fall to roll around. I got tired of sweating off my makeup oh - back in July. But FINALLY, the leaves have started tumbling down in my yard, which means I'll be able to rock my long sleeves and mom jeans comfortably for the next few months. The above shades are the ones I'll most likely pair with those comfy mom jeans. 

Click through to the post to see lip swatches and mini-reviews! Warning: many selfies ahead.

4 Things About the NoTS Aqua Barrier Lotus Essence Mist | Review

Monday, September 14, 2015

NoTS Aqua Barrier Lotus Essence Mist Review, Q-depot Review, How to choose a face mist, Face mists in winter?

NoTS stands for Noble Through Skin, and it is a mid-end Korean brand that does "natural, functional cosmetics." So what does that mean? If you recall from my Asian Cosmetics Standards + FAQs post, functional cosmetics are any products that contain brightening, tanning, UV filtering, or anti-aging ingredients. NoTS strives to produce functional cosmetics that well, function, and are based on ingredients coming from nature. They're also cruelty-free.  :)


Sept. 2015 Week 2 Kbeauty Skincare Launches

Friday, September 11, 2015


Nature Republic Hawaiian Fresh Line Debut

September 2015 Week 2 Korean skincare launches, Lirikos Marine Wrinkle Toxin Essential Skin, Innisfree green barley peeling mask, Leaders aquaringer cleansers, Hushu Mask, Danahan Youth Berry, Banila Co White Wedding, Charmzone Gingko Biloba, Tony Moly Magic Mushroom, Coreana Vitamin C Collagen Powder Ampoule, Skinfood Milky Milk Cleanser, Missha pH balanced cleansers, Nature Republic Hawaiian Fresh line

Nature Republic skipped right over Jeju, the "Hawaii of Korea" and went to Hawaii when picking the star ingredients for their new Hawaiian Fresh line. The line uses ingredients like sea water from Kona and volcanic clay. There are 3 products in all, a toner, a serum, and a clay mask for sebum control and pore tightening.
Available for purchase by way of a shipping service like Dowaja.com or Avecko.com

More after the jump.


Sept. 2015 Week 2 Kbeauty Makeup Launches


Mamonde Dry Flower Collection
September 2015 Week 2 Korean makeup launches, Mamonde Dry Flowers, SU:M37 Dia Flora Lipsticks, IPKN Jewl Perfume Pact, Touch in Sol Rouge Fondue, Aritaum nails, Enprani contour sticks, Tony Moly The Stage Eyeshadow Palettes, Lirikos Autum Equinox

Mamonde's Fall collection is all about burgundy lips, and dusty romantic shades on the eyes. There are 5 new jump lip crayons, 5 new Fall Vivid Touch Eyes eyeshadow shades, and 2 new eyeliner shades.
Available or purchase by way of a shipping service like Dowaja.com or Avecko.com


More after the jump.


Sept. 2015 Week 2 Kbeauty News and Sales - It's a Juicy One


Nabbed: Fake horse oil cream distributors caught
September 2015 Week 2 Korean beauty news, Kbeauty news
source: YTN via cosinkorea
11 members of a counterfeit cosmetics distribution network were booked on charges of selling fake horse oil creams to Chinese consumers in the Myeongdong district of Seoul. 290,000 were manufactured in all, 136,000 were seized by the police. Police have begun efforts to protect tourists from purchasing fake cosmetics.

More after the jump


The Buzz Off: Banila Co Miss Flower & Mr Honey Essence Oil Review

Tuesday, September 8, 2015


Banila Co Miss Flower & Mr Honey Essence Oil Review, Ingredients, Skin Analyzer   바닐라코 미스 플라워 & 미스터 허니 에센스 오일
*whistles* haaaave mercy!

Just pollen' you... are you tired of honey, royal jelly, propolis product reviews yet?

Kidding!

There's only one more post left in this series, and I'll break up the current swarm of reviews with some other fun stuff - like maaaybe an Avecko/Dowaja haul?! - before getting the last review up over the weekend.

But today, let's focus on this beauteous thing we have before us and find out whether it's purely all about the pretty facade, or if there's any substance/merit to the stuff inside.



The Buzz Off: Shara Shara Honey Bomb All In One Ampoule Review

Monday, September 7, 2015

Shara Shara Honey Bomb All In One Ampoule Review, 250 ml!!! (It's huge!), 샤라샤라 꿀 폭탄 원킬 앰플 250ml

Shara Shara doodoodoodoodoodoo, oh Honey Honey, doodoodoodoodoodoo. You are my candy giiirl, and you got me wanting youuu...

You can't always get what you want, but in this case, I wanted the Shara Shara Honey Bomb All In One Ampoule, and I got it! I was able to snag it on sale in the Shara Shara box on Memebox before it sold out.

The Shara Shara Honey Bomb AIO Ampoule was first introduced to the U.S. market on GlowRecipe.com, a U.S.-based 'natural' Korean skincare retailer. With its quirky and cute packaging, and promise to deliver healthy, glowing skin while condensing 3 skincare steps into one, this. thing. TOOK. OFF! The Shara Shara Honey AIO was the talk of the town in beauty forums, and was even knocked off by its competitor, the budget brand, Scinic. I'm also fairly certain that it would take me the time it takes for my mascara to smudge (less than no time) to find other knockoffs in the market.


The Buzz Off: Skincare So Sweet It'll Give You Dia-Bee-Tus, Part I: Scinic Propolis 95 Ampoule

Sunday, September 6, 2015

In the immortal words of JYP, the Jason Derulo of South Korea...


Oh honeeeeeys! Mmmmmmuuuuah!



I'm buzzing with excitement today because I'm kicking off the first of my honey, royal jelly, and propolis skincare reviews! I'll be reviewing 4 products revolving around bees and there's a 5th mini-review over the course of the week. ^^ If there's any interest, I can also show you a little DIY mask I like to use from time to time, too. :) Just let me know in the comments below!


1st Week September 2015 Kbeauty News, Launches, & Sales

Friday, September 4, 2015


NEWS ROUNDUP

Thinning hair linked to sugar consumption 
“A rapid glucose spike in the blood causes an overreaction by several hormones, most notably insulin and steroids. The result is a roller coaster of sugar peaks and valleys; that is abnormal high and low levels of glucose, insulin, steroids, adrenaline, testosterone and numerous other hormones,” says Panos Vasiloudes, Dermatologist and Medical Director of Harklinikken, a European-based hair loss clinic with a long list of American clients. “The blood sugar spikes are detrimental to the physiologic hair cycle in two major ways. First is the direct damage that rapid blood sugar changes are causing to the hair. I call this ‘direct nutritional shock.’ Second and most important, is the indirect damage caused by the fluctua-tion of hormones like insulin, cortisone, adrenaline, testosterone and DHT. I call this ‘indirect endocrine shock.’ Both of these shocks can result in significant generalized hair thinning.”

Not convinced? Sugar consumption also linked to aging skin
The spikes in insulin and blood sugar levels can have a snowball effect. The rise in blood sugar levels can lead to glycation - the process of glucose attaching to protein, which in turn can cause the formation of advanced glycation endproducts (AGEs) which can cause hardened, stiffened collagen within aged skin. Read more about it at FutureDerm.

Kbeauty news, skincare launches, product launches, makeup launches, kbeauty sales, korean beauty sales, korean skincare sales. serum foundations Missha Peripera Tony Moly

The serum foundation trend catches on in Korea
Responding to rising popularity of serum foundations worldwide, Korean brands followed suit launching their own versions of the trending base product. Peripera, Tony Moly, and Missha each released a take on the serum foundation over the past few months. Now there are many more affordable ways to do the dew.



GET IT BEAUTY 2015 Dream Lips Episode English Subtitles/Transcription 9/2/2015 + Shara Shara Kissing Sugar Lip Scrub Review

Thursday, September 3, 2015

GET IT BEAUTY 2015 Dream Lips Episode English Subtitles/Transcription 9/2/2015 + Shara Shara Kissing Sugar Lip Scrub Review, 겟잇뷰티  영어자막본, 키싱 슈가 립 스크럽 - - 샤라샤라

In this Episode:

Part I: Celebrity Makeup Artist Choi Dae Gyun's Bare Lip Care Method
Part II: Choi Dae Gyun MUA's Tips for Finding Flattering Lip Colors, or Your "Fluorescent Light Bulb Shades"
Part III: Choi Dae Gyun MUA's Perfect Red Lip Tutorial




I've Got the Magic Pole - Holika Holika Magic Pole Mascara 2X 02 Long & Curl Review

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

I've Got the Magic Pole - Holika Holika Magic Pole Mascara 2X 02 Long & Curl Review

This isn't a rave, there will be no glow sticks in this review. Only magic poles. :p

Being a contact lens wearer, I was on the hunt for a contact 'lens-safe' mascara because apparently that's a thing. 'Lens-safe' mascaras are non-waterproof and can't have fibers. The Holika Holika Magic Pole Mascara 2X in 02 Long and Curl fit the bill so I picked it up to see if it could work for my stick-straight Asian lashes.

The Holika Holika had a tough act to follow with my last mascara having been the stellar Majolica Majorca Lash Expander Edge Meister Mascara, which I'll refer to as the MM Long Name Mascara from this point on.


PSA: ULTA Event 6% Rebate, 50 ShopGold Points, 20% Off Discount through 9/5


Ulta Beauty is having a 20% sitewide sale today through September 5, with code 303379.

You can also earn 6% cash back and 50 points towards a gift card at a ShopAtHome.com vendor if you shop through this link.

Ulta has recently launched a selection of Korean beauty products such as Leaders Insolution Clinic sheet masks and a selection of Tony Moly products. They've also beefed up their European offerings by adding budget beauty brands Catrice and Makeup Revolution to the mix.

The week is halfway over! Happy shopping! Holler if you get anything! I'd love to know what you picked.

Disclosure: This post contains an affiliate link. If you're curious about my policy on press samples, affiliate links, and sponsors, see my disclaimer and policies.


Does the Memebox CosRX Box make Dollars & Sense? + Unboxing + Reviews + Giveaway

Tuesday, September 1, 2015

CosRX Box Top

If you're a CosRX devotee, you've probably already had your eye on the CosRX box ($46, valued at $65.50) at Memebox.com.

Maybe you've even longingly clicked 'Add To Cart' a few times, waiting for the perfect moment when you need to indulge in some retail therapy after a long week. Wait, who does that? Nobody does that... ;)

Well, today I wanted to give you an idea of whether or not I believe the box is worth the spend. That is, does it make dollars and sense to shell out for the CosRX box?

CosRX Silk Fingerballs Review + How To Use Them

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Samesie's with this review. I'm trying to make my reviews shorter and snappier. Here's another try at a shorter and snappier review.

CosRX Silk Fingerballs (12 pieces)

These are gentle exfoliating thumbnails made of 100% natural silk. CosRX have to my delight decided to call them FINGERBALLS.

When Korean network TV show Get It Beauty polled Kbeauty fans from Japan, they found that these silk cocoon exfoliators were the most popular Korean beauty items among the women surveyed.

CosRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence Review and Skin Analyzer Results


CosRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence Review,
source
I've been noticing that my reviews have been getting longer and longer, with me hitting peak skin'splaining in my "Make Me a Skincare Routine" post.

We're all busy people. Well, you're all busy people. I'm going to can it a bit on my verbal diarrhea and let the pics do most of the talking for this review.