WistfulBeauty

Dang, this lip gloss is expensive! This week review will be about the Marc Jacob Lip Gloss in the Shade Sugar Sugar. I have a sample size. Now onwards to the review!

This is one of the most raved foundations in the K-Beauty world. People have been comparing this foundation to the Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup Foundation. I haven't tried the Double Wear Foundation, so I can't say much about that. I tested this foundation in the harsh winter weather for a week! I did not powder the foundation and used the primer  Here's my in-depth review.

This product claims to be a lightweight,  perfect coverage and a long-lasting foundation. Let's see if it lives up to the name

Packaging+

It comes in an adorable rectangular box that has both Korean and English direction which is always a plus. The top tab of the box tells you the shade the product is in.  If you're wondering, I got the shade tan which is suppose to be similar to shade 23 because I know Korean foundation runs light. I'm absolutely horrific at shade matching myself and the product is an online exclusive of Etude House which doesn't help my case. I managed to somewhat match my shade right. Me and my fellow Asian friend who is a similar skin tone like to joke around and say we're Asian tan. I guess we were right because in Korean Foundation I'm in the shade than when I hella light compared to an actual tan complexion.
The foundation comes in a frosted weighted bottle with a pump. Yes, a pump! In the front, it tells you the standard foundation name and all and in the back, it tells you the shade.



Shade Ranges/Swatch
In this foundation line, there are as you can see 8 shades available. It's best you go by shades swatches instead of the foundation name as the foundation name. Ex. Tan is not a real tan shade.


Where to Buy (May receive a small commission)
YESSTYLE: $21.07
STYLEKOREAN $20.19

Details/Thoughts: Raved for good reason


The foundation gives a semi-matte finish. The foundation is a bit drying on my skin. It is a matte foundation and I do have dry skin.  If you have dry skin like myself, you can moisturize your skin or use a hydrating primer. The foundation will work for those who have oily or combination skin type.

The coverage is medium to high. It covers my redness with one layer with my hyper-pigmentation peaking through. You can always build up the foundation if you want that full-full coverage. It's easy to blend with a brush or a sponge. The foundation doesn't look cakey yet at the same time, it doesn't look natural on the skin. It does oxidize throughout the day which is annoying. The product has a floral scent which can be overwhelming.

It's lightweight on the skin like the foundation claims to be. The texture of the product is liquidly. The foundation is long lasting and will last a night out with friends or school. It will get a bit shiny throughout the day and you will need to blot it though.  I did notice it does break down a little after like 9 hours or when I get oily. I do recommend using a powder, a decent primer that is meant to keep your makeup in place (mine was for blurring)  and use a setting spray.


I WOULD NOT buy this foundation again because it's not best suited for my skin type.  If you have oily/combination skin I think this is a wonderful foundation for you. I can see why there's a lot of hype around it. It does lives up to its claims for the most part.

This foundation would be wonderful in a humid climate or in summer.  This foundation would work wonderfully for those with oily skin or combo. skin types.If you have dry skin like myself and want to try this out then make sure you use a hydrating primer and moisturize your skin.

 If I was to rate this product, I would give it a 3/5. I would wear this foundation again if it's only for a short period of time if I want that coverage since it does dry out my skin. I wish they did extend the shade range and for it to be in stores. I find it incredibly mind-blowing that a store will make a foundation online exclusive since you need to shade match and you run the risk of getting the wrong shade and returning it.

Contact Info/Social Media 
Business Inquires Emal: periwinkleastral@gmail.com
Instagram: @thefallenwaddles
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It's nearly the end of the year and I'm speechless which is pretty rare since I talk a mile a minute. The holidays are quickly approaching and ending meaning it's gonna be a new year which filled with uncertainty. 

Ever since I did my review on the Cosrx Good Morning PH cleanser, I couldn't wait to get my hands on another COSRX product. With my desire to try out products from the brand gave birth to this review.

With each day there's a passing birthday and a holiday that's soon to be celebrated. It's December and it's the month of celebration. Following the festivities comes present or gift. It doesn't matter how you say it, cause they're all a just of bundle of joy. But let me be honest finding and getting a gift is quite stressful sometimes. It can be expensive and you don't know what to get the other person. Thus this guide was built! :p

Photo Credit: UrHappyBunny

Peripera - Peri's Ink The Velvet: 6.67
A pigment lip stain that would last for an eventful day. It isn't drying on the lips and guides on well for even those chap lips. It comes in 18 colors and can be used for the gradient lip effect.

Photo Credit: Yesstyle

Hera's Place - Mini Schedule Note Pad $2.32
No one has perfect memories and everyone one want to know what they have to do before it's too late. This is a portable notepad for reminders of the little things from homework to parties. For someone who needs an order or likes to maintain order in their life.

Photo Credit: YesStyle

A’ROCH - 925 Sterling Silver Threader Earrings Sterling Silver Necklace $7.51

Photo Credit: J-SubCulture

If you've been following Korean Beauty for quite some time than you've heard about The Saem Cover Perfection Tip Concealer. Numerous K-Beauty influencers have been raving about this little concealer and could be considered one of their holy grails.
I was thinking about buying this concealer when I go to Korea, so I could, of course, swatch it and everything. Then YesStyle was doing a promotion during the time I was ordering a couple of clothes from YesStyle and the promotion was basically the first 100 people to use this code get a free Saem Concealer basically and I snatched it.  I've been testing this for about 2 weeks and here my review!

Packaging
The Seam Cover Perfection Tip Concealer comes in a small clear plastic tube with a doe foot applicator. I'm a fan of any concealer that comes with a doe foot applicator compares to a squeeze tube or having to wind up the product like the Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer because it's less messy and does not take as much time.There's 6.5 grams of product which roughly converts to .23 ounces. It contains less product than the average concealer, but it's more affordable than a concealer from Sephora.

The serum I'll be reviewing is the Chanel Hydrate Beauty Serum. This serum was quite expensive, to be honest. It was $135 for 1.7 fluid ounces. Let's be honest anything branded with the Chanel logo is going to cost a pretty penny. It does not mean that the product is guaranteed to be wonderful. I'm not saying this to be negative towards the brand, but I know some people have this mindset where anything luxurious and expensive is automatically good. In fact, my mom is one of those people which is why I have access to this serum. Also, I've tried some of Chanel expensive skincare product and well... they weren't what I hoped they would be, more on that later.

Claims 
The Chanel Hydra Beauty Serum is a fresh and smoothing serum that is ideal for all skin types. It moisturizes,comforts,protects and boosts overall radiance.

Ingredients 

The serum costs $135 for 17 fl.oz which breaks down to about $2.70 per milliliter (ml). It has this floral scent to this product and I notice that a lot of Chanel or if not all there product has a fragrance. I'm not really fond of this particular scent because I found it a bit overwhelming.  The product is clear and is lightweight.



Thoughts: 
This product is lightweight and is hydrating. I will like to say that this will not give me the hydration I need for the winter, and the hydration level for me at least was meh. It wasn't a holy grail items and just reminds me of their previous items that I've tried that failed to impress me like the Mousse Confort rinse-off foaming cream cleanser which gave me that pore-tightening feeling which is an indicator that this product is quite drying on my skin and the Le Blanc brightening tri-phase makeup remover which wasn't the best at removing my makeup. If you are sensitive to fragrance then don't get this. Look somewhere else. You will most likely find a better serum than this at a better price point.

This would work for people who have normal to oily skin or anyone who just needs a bit of moisture.
However, if your skin is dry or sensitive don't get this. It won't do much in term of hydration and it could end up irritating your skin. This serum overall is best suited for the summer time rather than the winter.  You will need something more moisturizing.


Contact Info/Social Media 
Business Inquires Emal: periwinkleastral@gmail.com
Instagram: @thefallenwaddles
Facebook: WistfulxBeauty
Google Plus: ObviouslyHuman1

The thought of snail in skincare can baffle a few or light up a spark of curiosity, but snail is a pretty common ingredient in Asian skincare. It has many beneficial properties to it like skin texture improvement.  The product I'll be reviewing today is the Secret Key Snail Repairing Essence.

PACKAGING
There's nothing special in the packaging. It's a plain pump bottle with a plastic pump. The pump doesn't spurt out or anything crazy. It's sanitary as it prevents air-exposure and you won't need to keep your fingers into the product which it isn't sanitary.





CLAIMS
Secret Key  Snail Repairing Essence claims to offer moisture to the skin to that'll create a radiant skin. It'll brighten up your skin tone and improve any skin texture problem you might be facing. It'll firm and vitalize your skin.

WHERE TO PURCHASE

YESSTYLE- $7.96 🌸
AMAZON - $15.51


*Some of these links are affiliates meaning I WILL make a small commission if you use these links. I try to add links so you can compare prices+shipping detail to make the decision quite easier. There is a page dedicated to all my active affiliates link for those curious. Links with 🌸 will indicate if it's affiliated or not*

DETAILS

There are about a 40 ml of product and the product is clear. It has a sticky/slimy consistency which is supposed to be expected as this is a snail product. It feels a bit thick when you apply it to your skin, but once you start tapping it into your skin it becomes lightweight.




THOUGHTS.
The phrases that I would associate with this product is okay than holy grail. My skin has been dehydrated due to the fact I have not been drinking water and I started to have flakiness on my nose. In terms of hydration, it was okay, but  I was expecting more, to be honest. It didn't do much to help with my flakiness though. I feel like if you have dry skin it won't work for you, but it might work for oily skin.  After using this product for a month, my hyper-pigmentation hasn't faded or anything of that nature. It hasn't broken me out. That's all there to say.  I don't see myself re-purchasing this product again.


Contact Info/Social Media 
Business Inquires Emal: periwinkleastral@gmail.com
Instagram: @thefallenwaddles
Facebook: WistfulxBeauty
Google Plus: ObviouslyHuman

It's been a long time without doing a single skincare review. The product I'm going to be reviewing today is the Fresh Black Tea Instant Perfecting Mask. I do want to put a disclaimer, I do not have the full size of this, but rather the sample version of it.  I don't know if anyone cares for that information, but I just wanted to say it before people ask why the mask looks like a tiny pea in the photos.
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CLAIMS
Black Tea Instant Perfecting Mask with advanced antioxidants is a hydrating treatment that reveals smoother, healthier-looking skin while enhancing luster and immediately softening the complexion. The innovative mask’s velvety whipped texture has a cooling effect to refresh the skin and the senses.
 It claims to be the solution to fine lines, wrinkle, loss of firmness, elasticity and dullness and uneven texture.

INGREDIENTS
Water, Glycerin, Rice Ferment Filtrate (Sake), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Betaine, Saccharomyces/Xylinum Black Tea Ferment, Litchi Chinensis Seed Extract, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Adenosine, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Poloxamer 407, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Menthoxypropanediol, Silica, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Hydroxyethylcellulose, Disodium Edta, Sodium Citrate, Caramel, Citric Acid, Hexylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Biotin, BHT.
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STARS OF THE SHOW 
-Black Tea Ferment (Kombucha): An advanced antioxidant that helps to defend against wrinkle-causing free radicals while softening, smoothing, and enhancing luster. 
-Lychee Seed Extract: Supports natural collagen. 
-Firming Polysaccharides: Help to reduce the appearance of fine lines. 
-Jicima Root Juice: Hydrates and nourishes. 


DIRECTION
❀Before using, cleanse your face and towel dry it.
❀Apply it over the desired area while avoiding the eye area
❀Leave it on for 5-10 minutes
❀Rinse afterwards.
❀Use 2-3 times per week.


DETAILS
To buy the full size version of the mask it would cost you $92 in US money without taxes. $92 isn't really walking around money or at least for me. I could buy a cart filled with Hershey's bar and call it a day. However, if you're someone who likes to invest in skincare than I guess you won't mind this price tag. The full size of this mask is 3.3 fl oz or 100 ml. I will say this, I didn't  need to use a lot of product to spread this across my face which is why I'm assuming this will last you quite a long time.  I don't know what in this product, but it has a refreshing smell to it. There's almost a slight banana fragrance in it, but it's like really slight.  The texture of this product is nicely whipped I guess the word will be and reminds me of finely mash potatoes. The product has an yellowish/whitish color to it, and I didn't really notice any color when I applied it.


FIRST IMPRESSION/THOUGHTS