Korean Skin Care Review, Skinfood, Tony Moly

These next few reviews are based on some samples that I  received. Since I have so many samples I figured it would be great to review these products so that others can hear my opinions on these as well.

Skinfood Egg White Pore Foam

Skinfood's Facial Water Vita-C (Cream)

Tony Moly's Fresh Aqua Tear Drop Toner and Emulsion

Above is the Facial Water Vita-C on my hand. You can tell the consistency is of a gel type and it absorbs easily into my skin.

Above is the Egg White Pore Foam on my hand, as you can see it lathers rather well.

My Thoughts:

Egg White Pore Foam: I love this product, if I didn't already have to many facial cleansers to work through I would purchase this. It leaves my skin very clean without stripping it too heavily. It foams easily and with minimal product so just the sample lasted a long time. As far as my pores are concerned I did not notice them minimized but that doesn't ruin the product for me!

For more info on this product: http://eng.theskinfood.com/products/product.asp?prdNo=83-8

Retail Price in Korea for full size: 8,000 won

Skinfood's Facial Water Vita-C (Cream):I don't know why this is labeled a cream when it is clearly a gel consistency. I have oily/combination skin so I used this product solely at night. It absorbed into my skin rather easily but it didn't wow me that much. I have also used the Ganier Gel-Cream and would consider that a comparable alternative to ordering this product over the internet.

For more info on this product: http://eng.theskinfood.com/products/product.asp?prdNo=1185

Retail Price in Korea for full size: 10,800 won

Tony Moly's Fresh Aqua Tear Drop Toner and Emulsion: I really liked this product, the toner left my skin feeling refreshed and balanced. The emulsion was a runnier texture than I'm used to for Korean emulsions but I found that it worked well with my skin type (oily/combination) I would purchase this in full size but again I have too many products to work through right now T_T

Retail Price in Korea for full size: can't find it on the tony moly site, but id assume around 13,000 won

Etude House Wonderpore Freshner Review!

This review is for Etude House's Wonder Pore Freshner. This is a toner that is part of their "wonder pore" line which is meant to reduce pore size and overall help with sebum production.

The line also includes:

•  a scrubbing brush
• "modeling clear" (a thick clay peel off mask)
•  a normal pore clay mask
•  soda capsules that you drop in water and can use as toner.

What I purchased was the 500 ml bottle of the toner. It also comes in a 250 ml size.

The 500 ml bottle come with a pump dispenser which is very convenient and no-fuss. It reminds me of the bottles used at nail salons. It's easily controllable unlike turning a toner bottle over, unfortunately the 250 ml bottle lacks this convenient pump.

On the packaging Etude House clearly labels the 7 claims of this product. These claims are found throughout the wonder pore line, so ideally you would be using all of these products together. 

On the back of the container, I thought this was cute.

The list of ingredients in both English and Korean. 

Rating: 4 out of 5!!

I do really enjoy this product. About my skin type I have oily/combination skin and I live in a humid climate. As far as controlling sebum, this product does not hamper my oil production at all, I produce oil at the same exact rate. Even when I don't put on makeup I will oil up.

What I do enjoy about this product is that it does clean out my pores very well, I have not had any issues with black heads as I've used this. I find that it does balance my face out, for instance when I use a face wash that strips my skin, this product will put just enough moisture back into my face that it doesn't feel tight. It preps my skin very well for moisturizer which I always apply afterward. 

The scent is barely detectable by me, just a faint alcohol scent which is the third ingredient. I think this will be a good toner for all skin types, unless you're adverse to using products with alcohol in it. The second ingredient is an extract that in cream form is used to teach rosacea which means it is quite soothing.

Would I repurchase? Yes, in a heartbeat, it has become my favorite toner!!

Etude House Juicy Cocktail Gradation Review (Love Violet)

So heres my first review for the products I purchased from gmarket. This is the Juicy Cocktail Gradation Nails in #3 Love Violet. I heard many good things about Etude House nail polishes, so I thought this was a good way to test them out since you get 3 colors in one box!

These sets come in 6 colors total:

#1 Screwdriver (orange)

#2 Kiss of Fire (light pink/coral)

#3 Love Violet (purple)

#4 Mint Frappe (mint/teal)

#5 Princess Marry (coral/gold)

#6 Angel's Kiss (silver)

Colors from left to right:

#1 (base) soft purple, #2 (middle) romantic purple, #3 (top) mystery purple

The brush is a standard size and work really well to get an even coat.

English instructions as to how to apply the product.

Korean instructions and guide photos.

The products on my nails.

The products on my nails.

Rating: 5 out of 5!!
I love this set, as far as the wear time is concerned they last a fairly long time on my nails. After about a week there are chips on my right hand which always chips first. I love the way the colors turned out on my nails, and they dried pretty quickly so there wasn't an issue with messing up the designs.


Would I repurchase? Of Course! I absolutely loved these and am looking at the different colors to figure out which one I will purchase next.

I purchased this via gmarket for 5400won but they of course are available via ebay and other sites. The regular price for this product is around $5.61 so keep that in mind when looking for a place to purchase it from.

Gmarket Haul (Innisfree & The Face Shop) Haul Part 3!

On to the final part of my Gmarket haul which will consist of Innisfree and The Face Shop items. The whole reason I begun this large hauk is because I wanted to restick on sheet masks and on ebay they are double and triple the price then when you buy them from Korea. For the last time I will be reviewing all of these items, save for the sheet masks, (honestly they are all the same). But if you would like me to review something quicker be sure to let me know!! For all of these items via snail mail, they cost $30 to ship which is insanely cheap considering it wouldve probably cost over $100 to ship via EMS, which is the service Gmarket uses. 

Innisfree Eco safety no sebum sunblock, SPF35 PA+++

10800 won ($9.84)

Innisfree No Sebum Mineral Powder (Translucent)

5400 won ($4.92)

Innisfree it's real avocado sheet mask x2

860 won each ($.78)

The Face Shop Aloe Fresh Super Moisture Gel

Free with all my purchases!! 

The Face Shop Apple Flesh Mask Pack

4400 won [originally 8800won!] ($4.00)

The Face Shop Supreme Cereal Masks

2000 won each originally (The special was buy 5 get five free!!) ($1.82 each)

The Face Shop Real Nature Sheet Masks

1000 won each  originally [Special was buy 10 get 10 free!!!] ($.91 each)

The Face Shop Aqua Super Aqua Max mask sheet

free with all my purchases!!

Thats all for now!!!!

Gmarket Haul Part 2 (Holika Holika & Nature Republic)

So the next part of my haul from Gmarket is going to consist of the products I've purchased from Holika Holika and Nature Republic, there is only one more part after this (finally!). So the rest of the products I've purchased are contained there. I believe Holika Holika ships internationally from Gmarket while Nature Republic does not, so you may have to order the NR products via ebay or another site. The Holika Holika items I got for 30% off while only one of the NR things was on sale.

Again I'm planning on reviewing all of these products, but if theres something you would like to see first be sure to comment and request it!!

EyeLove Proof hyper-waterproof browcara in #1 natural brown

4130 won ($3.76)

Holika Holika EyeLove Hyper-waterproof mascara in #1 volume black

6230won ($5.68)

Holika Holika Honey Sleeping Pack Canola version

6160 won ($5.61)

Nature Republic Original Power Whitening and lineless ampoule (serum)

9900 won ($9.02) was originally 19800 won!

Nature Republic Given by Flower sheet masks

1000 won each ($.91)

Nature Republic Armpit Kit

9900 won ($9.02)

G-Market (Etude House) Haul!! [Part 1]

So I have been ordering off of Gmarket as of lately. Originally I was hesitant to do so due to the high shipping charge. I found a way to get around it for this haul, I had a friend who was teaching in Korea so I bought the items, shipped them to her and them she shipped them to me via snail mail (took 6 weeks). I saved a considerable amount of money doing it this way though, and I also had access to shops that did not ship internationally this way (Etude house ships internationally though!).

But on to what you've all been waiting for, my haul!! First up is my etude house products. Etude House is easily my favorite Korean cosmetic company. I got all of these products for 10% off since Etude was having a sale at the time (little did I know I should've actually waited for 30% off grrrr). So below are the products I got as well as the price I paid for it including the slight discount! I plan on reviewing all of these products so stay tuned for that!!

Wonderpore Freshner 500ml bottle

12500 won ($11.39)

Happy fresh foam in white clay and Witch Hazel (For oily skin)

3600 won each) ($3.28)

Petit Bijou Body Lotion

7650 won ($6.97)

I actually got three of these for free with buying the Wonderpore Freshner!

3 x 1 fl bottles (gave one to a friend) Baking Powder Cleansing Foam Moist

This was a gift with all of my purchases!! Aloe Moistfull skincare kit!

"I need you" sheet masks in lemon and red ginseng.

900 won each ($.82)

"Missing U" hand cream in #4 Pink Dolphin (Rose scented)

4050 won ($3.69)

Juicy Cocktail Gradation nails in #3 Love Violet

5400 won ($4.92)

Top 10 Tear Drop Eye Liner in #4  (Gmarket shows different packaging 

but its the same color as on gmarket)

5400 won ($4.92)

Again I'm planning to do reviews on all of these items but if you want to see anything sooner be sure to let me know!! Thanks for reading!!

Blog Sale!!

Hello and welcome to my blog sale! I will be shipping from Florida and will be $3 + .50 each additional item.  I will include DC on each package. I am open to shipping internationally so please send an inquiry as either a comment to this blog post or to my email hopelessheartz@gmail.com. I only accept Paypal for payment and I will send an invoice from my email already listed plus paypal fees.

Mac My Paradise Cheek Powder

Stila Make Me Blush- Overspray half gone, used 3x $6.00

Urban Decay24/7 Glide On Shadow pencil Mini in Clash BN $3

Holika Holika (korean brand) EyeLove Proof Brow mascara in Dark Brown 1x $4
Korres High Shine Lip Gloss in Light Purple 23 1x $3
Stila mini lip glaze in Chocolate BN $2.00
Nyx Mega Shine Lip Gloss in Vixen and Chandelier $3 each

Maybelline Dream liquid Mousse in Honey Beige Meidum 4 75% $3.50

Ganier Skin Renew BB Cream in Medium/Dark 90% $4.00

Stila Lovely Eye Talking Palette usage as shown $5.00

ELF Tinted Moisturizer in Almond 50% $1 (the container was half empty to begin with)

Stila illuminating tinted moisturizer SPF 15 in shade 02 80% $3.00

Benefit Boing Concealer Shade 03 useage as shown $2.00

Smashbox High Definition Concealer Shade Medium/Dark 50% $3

Benefit Georgia and Thrrrob powders (purchased in store) 

the Balm Stainiac in Beauty Queen swatched 1x $3.00

Sephora and Pantone Universe Prisma Chrome Blush in Apricot Brandy Used 2x $3

Rimmel London Colour Rush Shadow quad in 018 Romantic Cool Used 3x $1.00

Revlon Customeyes Mascara in 001 Blackest Black Brand New $2

ELF Pigment Eyeshadow in Naughty Noire Swatched 2x $.50

Urban Decay Primer Potion in Eden, mini size brand new

Covergirl blastflipstick in 805 pucker Used 2x $2

Inglot Sleeks in 35 Used 1x $3.50

Rimmel Royal Gloss in 051 Peach Crush and 201 Berry Crush Brand New $1.00 each

Beyond the Zone Heat Protectant mini size, 70% $2

Freeman Peel-off Cucumber mask 50% $1.50

Revlon Colorstay Mineral Mousse in Medium Deep 90% $2