Review of Etude House Correct & Care CC Cream 8 in 1 Glow and Silky

Again I'm lagging behind with my blogging >.<
I need to come up with a Speech for school and it's driving my anxiety up overdrive!

Okay to the point! I have been Using the Etude House Correct and Care CC Cream Lately , So now I can finally review them for you.

Etude House 8 in 1 Multi-Function Correct and Care CC Cream 

The 8 functions are:

• Anti-Aging
• Stress Relief
• Hydration
• Whitening
• Sun Protection (SPF30 PA++)
• Tone-up
• Smooth Texture
• Luminosity

The come in tubes with pumps (35g or 1.23 oz)
Very Compact and can easily fit in your cosmetic bag.

These don't come with an option of any shades, since it's supposed to change to match to your skin tone. What I do like about the Etude House CC Cream is that is comes with a choice of finish, Silky or Glow

When you pump it out it comes out as a white cream, then slowly adapts to your skin color.

Coverage is Light - Medium, However I use it as a base under my foundation during the day so I get the coverage and benefits of a CC Cream.

Which Finish to Choose?
It's up to your preference, 
I love the Silky finish and I definitely use it over the Glow
Living in a Hot Tropical place and it can get humid and the Silky finish helps prevent that shiny look.
If your skin is on the dry side I would go with Glow if you want that dewy finish

I find it lighter on my skin than the Skin79 BB Cream ,which why I have been using the Etude House CC Cream more lately, it also has a higher SPF

Tip: Using SPF in the day is very important ( the sun rays can reach you through windows)
but it doesn't look too well with flash photography, so if you are going to a night event try to avoid it  or too much of it. Another option is to put foundation over it.

Warning: Don't Forget the Sunblock..
My mom got stuck in traffic for a significant amount of time in direct sunlight with her windows up and AC on. The UV rays penetrated the glass and her face ended up getting severely burned and damaged. It was not the normal sunburn,  she had dark pigmentation on both cheeks for 2 years and not to mention the unseen skin damage it may have caused. So I always remind her to put on unblock, so now she never forgets her bb or cc cream. So I always stress the importance of Sunblock!

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Skin79 Super+ Triple Functions BB Cream (Pink) Updated Review & Swatch

It's time for an updated look at the SKIN79 Triple Functions Beblesh Balm BB Cream (pink). It has since improved since my last review so let's take another look!

Skin Background, I got a bit tanned-ish due to all my recent garden projects. I just started a hydroponics garden as well as a mini garden with some veggies (my way of starting to eat healthier) but more on that later..

any way current foundation is Urban Decay Naked Foundation in 4.0

My Arms and Hand is a bit lighter than my face.

Here is some info before the review...

What is BB Cream?

Beauty Balm? Blemish Balm?

I'm sure most of everybody and their mama knows what a BB Cream is by now, but once a upon a time it was Asia's little secret. For those who haven't discovered BB Cream yet.. it is basically make-up and skincare all in one. It provides coverage, protection from the sun, and helps improve your skin as you wear it. Magical isn't it? 

Each one has special ingredients and function for your skin so go out there and discover the BB Cream for you!

What's New about the Skin79 Triple Function BB Cream?

Upgraded Ingredients: 

Tangerine Oil for Lively Skin

OSMOPUR (Sunflower, Rice Bran, Ivy, and Green Tea) Protects the Skin

Ceramide 3  Provides Moisture to the Skin

Phyto-Complex Provides Nutrition for Skin

Still Contains:

Arbutin to help Whiten Skin

Adenosine for Wrinkle improvement

What Are the Functions of Skin79 Triple Functions BB Cream?

Whitening, UV A and B Protection SPF25 PA++, Wrinkle Improvment

Arbutin extracted from the bearberry plant (safer than Hydroquinone) Helps brighten skin and even skin tone.

UVA and UVB Protection, this is very important, I cannot stress sun protection enough, maybe it's because I'm from a tropical place (aloha!) but the sun can do irreversible damage to our skin as well as speed up aging. I know sometimes I get lazy and forget sunblock plus sunblock smell is usually bleh. 

I really love the fact that my skin is protected when I have my BB Cream on.

Wrinkle Improvement, now this doesn't mean that BB Cream is only for grandmas. It is more of a prevention, prevention is the best cure. It's recommended that people start using anti-aging in their 20's or even earlier. It's easier to preserve youth than to turn back time!

Skin79 BB Cream also Functions as both make-up base and foundation, lets not forget the sebum-control properties.

Why only one shade?

It is from Korea and usually matches many skin tones there.

I understand that some people may find it too light on them, but there is a solution.

Tip 1: Use it as a base, and then apply your preferred foundation over it.

Tip 2: Mix it with a darker foundation then apply

On to my Swatches and Review:

Here is the Skin79 BB Cream on my Arm, I chose a spot with a scar I got from cooking  >.<

The Scar actually appears darker in person. The BB Cream does a well-enough job of blending it in.

I'd say the coverage is light to medium but you could always  build it up or put concealer and foundation over it, if you really need more coverage

Here it is on my hand with flash, as you can see it subtly blends and evens the skin-tone, the green veins are less visible.

The Cream looks grayish / neutral but don't be alarmed it does well with blending in the skin, and if it's too light for you follow the tips above.

It feels very light ,I actually put this on half of my face and after a while I forgot it was on, but that is without foundation or anything else just the BB Cream.

Recommended:

I recommend this for daily use, it's very light on its own and provides skin protection as well as helps improve skin over time.

You can still use it as a make-up base for nights out or big events but I would highly recommend this for everyday use instead. It's made for daytime , casual, easy light make-up and it does well at that.

Please be careful when buying this online as there are a lot of fakes of this product out there.

you can read my other post on How to spot a Fake and Authenticate your Skin79 BB Cream

Pay attention to the item price and location

Also be careful when buying locally, I saw one of these for sale at a local korean store for $50-$60.

I understand they probably need to pay for taxes and shipping, but that's a bit steep for this particular BB cream which sells for about $24.00 to $27.00 USD in Korea or $30 USD on their official american site.

Here is a good online store to purchase it from http://dolcepanda.storenvy.com/

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3CE 3 Concept Eyes Lip Pigment Review & Swatch

 I can't believe it's already 2014, It's time again to make our resolutions :)
May this year be full of progress and productivity for everyone. Happy 2014!!

On to my review of 3 concept eyes lip pigment. I've had my eyes on this product for a while and decided to get 2 to try out in #Issue and #Electro pink which are  both very bold colors. I really wanted #Modern White since it would be very useful with mixing and toning down colors but it was sold out. 

What are they? They are buildable, mixable lip colors. 3ce or 3 concept eyes is the cosmetics line by stylenanda. There are 7 available colors and you can mix to your heart's content to find your perfect colors.

This photo is from the official site

Below are some Photos of the product, be careful if you are not buying from the official site.

you can use these photos as a reference for authenticity.

Here are some swatches of #Issue and #Electro Pink

Please keep in mind these were taken under indoor lighting  (day-light bulbs)

I mixed 2 parts Electro Pink to 1 part Issue and got a lovely Coral 

What I Loved:

• Pigmented: the colors are very bold and I did not need to conceal my lips

• Mixable: it's always fun to explore colors

• Comfort: Feels Light on the lips

• Lasts: It does last a bit, it does leave an imprint

Cons:

• You will need a Lip Brush

• Hard to apply on the go

• Can get messy

Price for these are about $13 each

size of product : 11g

I am really happy with this products and will hopefully get some more soon :)

Check out http://en.stylenanda.com for more 3ce products

Click the image below for 3ce's Color Mix Suggestions

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EYEKO Fat balm Strawberry Minty Raspberry past Review & Swatch

I've had Eyeko Fat balms for awhile now, and I'm sure most of you have heard of them.
They are Fat lip balms that can also be used on cheeks. Containing Jojoba to help nourish lips and contains no petrochemical.

These go for about $8 plus shipping on their site
To my surprise Eyeko was once sold at Sephora, I'm not exactly sure why they stopped

They also have a new design on their packaging.
So if you purchase one with the old design it probably isn't fresh.

It comes in 3 flavors
Minty, Strawberry, & Raspberry.









The colors are sheer, Minty is an iridescent pink, Strawberry is red, Raspberry to me looks brown with a little bit of purple.
They are scented and I think the minty one is a little bit flavored.
I like the Minty one the best for color & flavor. I used Strawberry from time to time.
The Raspberry one is too dark for me and I usually don't use dark colors for my lips.

I don't like using these on my cheeks it feels a bit heavy n greasy, unless you use a light layer and really blend.

If you plan on getting just one I would recommend the minty one for the fresh feeling on your lips or the Strawberry one if your looking for a cheek tint too.

MISSHA M Perfect Cover BB Cream Review

I haven't posted in while >.< ... but I am Back.. Missha is a korean brand, that is actually very accessible in the United States. They Have a website www.Missha.net available in both English & Korean. They Even opened up a store in New york. They offer a variety of make up at a reasonable price range.
They also have a number of BB Creams Available. I purchased The M Perfect Cover BB Cream in #23 Natural Beige .
The first thing I noticed about this BB cream is that it comes in 4 different shades, since the usual BB cream comes in 1 or 2 shades. I guess since they are marketing in the US they are including more shades to suit the array of skintones.
M perfect cover BB cream cost about $29.99 for a 50 ml tube.
I got the 30 ml one to try which isn't available on their site.
According to the site It supposed to:
★ Provide a natural coverage with soothing & moisturizing properties
★ Suitable for all Skin types (including acne prone skin)
★ Can be used as make up base & foundation

Also:
★ Whitening
★ Anti -Wrinkle
★ UV protection (SPF 42 PA +++)

Onto the swatches...




It provides good coverage and when using the the right amount does not feel thick or heavy.
Anything with feel heavy if you use too much.

Before opening the the tube I used the sample packets I got which turned out to be a good idea. I found that my skin tone matches better with #21 Light Beige instead of #23 Natural Beige. The 2 shades are not that different from each other, but I found that #23 is a little too dark not even a big difference but I feel like its more noticeable when foundation is a little too dark than when its a little too light. So I ended up not opening the box hehe.

On a note This works well with M BB Boomer which is a primer and will help make your BB Cream last longer, which I also bought but did not open yet so look forward to a review of that.

If anybody wants this BB Cream Let me know I still need to sell it
so Contact me if interested. $17 (Sold)
If you still want to order korean brand products contact me,
It's better to order in hauls

Chocomaripanda@gmail.com

<3MaRi

EYEKO Cream Moisturizer Review & Swatch

I've actually had this for a long while now, I'm sure most of you already know about it. I'll be doing reviews & swatches of not so recent products from time to time ^_^.

Eyeko is a cosmetic brand in london, There is a Japanese influence that is why it sounds like Aiko (love, child) in japanese. Their packaging and logo features an anime like character with pink hair.
The brand's signature product is their Eyeko Cream It is a 3 in 1 Moisturizer, Highlighter, & Eye Cream.

What it's supposed to do:
Create a flawless base
Moisturize
Highlight
Eye cream? ( not to specific on that )

Attribute:
Anti-Oxidants ( Vitamin A & E)
Vitamin C for "radiant, clear complexion"
infused with light reflectors


It comes in a pink jar,the cream looked more whipped when I first opened it.
There is plenty of product, it has lasted me quite a while





Hmm I dont think these photos do it justice ( will update with better pics soon)
Though you get the idea, i dont think shimmer really gets captured in photos anyway

Great if you want to add shimmer to face, sometimes I even put some on my arms, shoulders, and legs, pretty much anywhere you want to highlight or add shimmer ( not hair lol) .
I usually put a thin layer all over my face and then add some more to places I want to highlight.
(ie cheeks, nose, forehead)
When done right shimmer can look super gorgeous, just remember with eyeko cream a little goes a long way. Over doing it can make you look to shiny and give you that sweaty look >.< ★Mari
Eyeko line and Shine Eye pencils review & swatch

Skin79 Super Plus Beblish Balm BB Cream Review & Swatch

An aspect that makes the BB cream so alluring are the variety of beneficial ingredients they put inside. It is also the ingredients that differentiate the BB creams from each other.

Skin79 Super Plus BB Cream (hot pink) according to their site & the box the main ingredients include:

Adenosine & Arbutin: for whitening , brightening, improving elasticity, and preventing wrinkles.
Phyto Complex: Skin nutrition & Moisturizing. (soothes skin) Lotus extract: Skin flexibility (I guess it adds to the elasticity as well)
Coenzyme Q10: Skin protection
Aloe Vera: Healthy Skin
Also Contains Osmopur which contains:
Sunflower, Rice Bran , and Ivy extract that also protects your skin from various harmful conditions
So when looking for a BB cream for your self pay close attention to the ingredients and benefits and choose what is right for you.

Now that we got ingredients out of the way lets move on to the functions & review

What it is:
Skin79 Super Plus triple functions BB cream ( Hot pink Version )
(BB Cream in a "short" summary is a all in one skincare / foundation)

What it is supposed to do (functions):
Whitening
SPF 25 PA+++
Wrinkle protection
Also mentions:
Skintone correction, Pore coverage, & Sebum Control

Replaces both make up base & foundation.

I love the packaging its sleek , make sure the safety seal is intact on the top where you push the pump. Safety first as there are already some fake bb creams out there.
I got it in the pump version, I think theres a tube one and a mini tube one you can put on ure phone hehe.



I like the coverage on this one, it does a good job on the pores and gives that porcelain finish. Like many BB creams it comes in one shade which is on the lighter side.
It does well in layering and does not look cakey just dont put like 100000x layers on.
when i first pumped it out it looked grayish to me and I was scared it would look dull, but it actually brightened my skin.
I'm on the lighter side right now ( havent tanned in awhile)
so this is definitely one of my faves.


I even feel like its evening my skin tone ^_^
I love BB creams because it takes the guilt away from putting on foundation.
Usually I feel wary about slapping foundation on my face, like my pores are getting clogged every minute I have it on. With BB cream its guilt free & i hardly feel it ( maybe because i'm not feeling guilty hehe) Plus the SPF protection is veeerry important. Just knowing its benefiting my skin instead of hurting it helps me rest easy.
Hoped that help


Additional Info:
Price:27,000 won on their official site
I don't think they ship internationally
You could always try other sites
prices vary and shipping charges also
Beware of fake skin79 products there are some out there
so if it's super cheap be careful also check where it's from

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EYEKO Line and Shine swatches & review

I finally got around to unsealing my Eyeko line n Shine pencils. They are chubby, 2 sided eye pencils. I got them in Pop star,Rock star, and Super Star.

The pencils are bigger than I expected, about 5 1/2 inches tall.
The application is surprisingly smooth, and they are well pigmented.
I'm not sure why I expected them to scratch and pull on my lids, but they don't so I'm very happy hehe.

Pop star:
Electric blue- Matte Blue
Teal-Teal( Greenish Blue with shimmer)

Rock Star:
Black Glitter-Black with silver glitter
Silver- Silver metallic shimmer

Super Star:
Electric Purple - Bright purple with a light luster
Plum- Soft purple with some reddish hues

Its not meant for thin eyeliner lines, but great for a quick smokey eye.
Below are swatches of how it would look smudged.




they are sold at www.Eyeko.com for $6
they used to offer free world wide shipping, but they changed it for international.
I think they still offer it if your in the UK
you can also get a discount if you sign up as an ambassador but there's a minimum to how much you purchase.
If you do decide to purchase there you can use the code E286, i think you get a free gift or something to that effect :)