Etude House Water Color Blusher Review

I picked up my first Etude House Water Color Blusher in No.1 Pink when I was on holidays in KL.  I don't usually use cream or liquid blushes, I much prefer powder ones, but really liked how easy it was to use and how it comes in a hygienic squeeze-y tube.

As the name suggests, it is a water/liquid type blush.  I just squeeze a little onto my fingers and blend it into my cheeks after foundation.  The colour can be a sheer wash or built up depending on how much you use.  There is no distinct smell to it either which I like.

So when I was on holidays in Taiwan last year, and saw a Etude House store I picked up the colour No.3 Apricot and No.4 Lilac as well.  My favourite is still the No.1 Pink.

Lush Ultrabalm Review

I love the Lush Ultrabalm All Purpose Balm.  I usually use it at night on my feet and elbows which tend to be drier than the rest of my body.  When I wake up the next morning, my skin is so soft.  I was amazed the first time I used it.

I was looking for something other than the Lucas Paw Paw Ointment (which I personally found didn't do anything for me) and the Lush sales person told me to try this one.  And I'm so happy I listened to her!

It is a tad greasy when you first put it on, but within 10 minutes or so it gets absorbed into the skin.  I love it!

Too Faced La Creme Colour Drenched Lip Cream Review

I have wanted to try the Too Faced La Creme Colour Drenched Lip Cream in Spice Spice Baby for the longest time, but always found a way to sway myself buying it (mainly due to the price).

That is until a few months ago when beautybay.com was having a sale on top of the sale prices!  And it was in my cart and paid within a few minutes.

The gold packaging is so pretty and I love the colour.  However, I am sad to admit that I was and still am disappointed.  The first day I used it, I found that it made my lips feel dry and cracked even though it claims to contain hydrating moisturisers.  I felt like I had to keep using my lip balm all day.

I wouldn't purchase another one of these lip creams.  I'm going still use this though because I like the colour so much, but I make sure I have lip on hand all the time.  

Shop at Korea Purchase

I recently made an online purchase on Shop at Korea (http://www.shopatkorea.com).  It was the first time that I have bought anything from them and I have to admit I was um-ing and ah-ing for a quite a long time as I had never heard of them before and couldn't find any reviews either.

But I am so happy with my purchase and their service!

The only reason I found them was because I have been looking for a new skin serum for my face and wanted to try the HERA Cell Essence serum.  The only place I could find it at a reasonable price that would ship to Australia.

In addition to the HERA Cell Essence, I also purchased:

• Innisfree Green Barley Clear Scrub
• Innisfree Jeju Volcanic Pore Clay Mask

Before shipping my goods, I was sent an email advising me to double check my order before it is shipped.  Once shipped, I was sent a shipping confirmation email and an email with information on how I could track my parcel which also include a photo of my order.  Look at all the free samples and how protected my items were packaged!

I was so excited to receive my order directly from Korea within 2 weeks. Below are all the items I received.

HERA Cell Essence - I have only used this for one day so I don't have much to say about this yet. But I can say that it doesn't have the slightly unpleasant smell that the SK-II Facial Treatment Essence does (though the smell didn't bother me after a few uses).  The essence is cloudy/milky...it isn't clear.  I like how it comes with cotton squares too.

I haven't used either of the Innisfree Green Barley Clear Scrub or the Innisfree Jeju Volcanic Pore Clay Mask yet.  I'm waiting to finish my open ones first, but I've heard good things about them them.

In addition to the three items I purchased, also received the below samples:

• HERA Age Away Intensive Emulsion
• HERA Age Away Intensive Water

• HERA Magic Starter in 02 Inner Glow

• HERA Rich Curling Mascara

• HERA Rouge Holic (lipstick compact)

• Innisfree Green Persimmon Pore Dual Kit (2 of them!)

• Innisfree It's Real Squeeze Mask in Black Berry

I haven't used any of the products long enough to be able to tell if they are good or not.  And some of samples I will most likely be giving away to friends.

But I wanted to let you know that if you're deciding whether or not to shop from Shop at Korea, please do!  I'm really happy with my purchase!