All posts tagged: korean cosmetics

Verikos Aloe Calming Oil*

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The Verikos Aloe Calming Oil* was actually the first item from the bntgirls November box that I pulled out first. It has a very earthy, organic look to it and I’m a sucker for aloe and clean design. There are also a small number of ingredients in this, so I know that it’s not full of crap at least. Sarie actually asked for this, if I didn’t end up enjoying it, but I actually really liked it. So I kept it for now. The Aloe Calming Oil “raises skin that is under stress by an outside hazardous article, moistly and comfortably.” I’m taking that to mean that this face oil is a moisturizer for stressed skin. Aloe is actually known to be soothing and moisturizing as well. Like my usual experience with aloe, it does not really give my dry skin enough moisture. I have been using it at my desk—I work from home and don’t usually wear makeup if I don’t have to, unless I’m testing stuff out—and also under a heavier moisturizer at …

First Impressions Review: BRTC Bright Eye Vitalizer Cream*

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Today’s dose of bntgirls goodness comes in the form of the BRTC Bright Eye Vitalizer Cream. I received the Jasmine Whipping Essence last month, and it was one of my favorite items, so I was fairly excited to have received this eye cream. Like the Jasmine Whipping Essence, the Bright Eye Vitalizer Cream has Blue Phyto ComplexTM, which is a special BRTC ingredient containing ECOCERT-certified lavender water. It alleviates skin stress, prevents skin dryness and itchiness, and softens rough, scaly skin for the health of your skin. The Bright Eye Vitalizer Cream is the 3rd step of BRTC’s Multi-Vital10 System, which is a skin-brightening program with Vitamin Complex to prevent skin-darkening and to brighten complexion. There are 9 steps all in all, which sounds excessive but the system incorporates everything down to the hand cream. The Bright Eye Vitalizer Cream is a vitamin eye cream for delicate & wrinkle-prone skin around eyes, with whitening effect. It is also for intensive moisturizing and has “over 10% of 10 kinds of vitamins and plant-driven nourishing, brightening ingredients …

Mizon Returning Starfish Cream*

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First up for review, I have the Mizon Returning Starfish Cream. It is a “highly functional cream containing starfish extract, the symbol of a strong autogenous power, provides elasticity and moisture to the skin, manages combined skin problems such as the improvement of wrinkles and ligne action, etc. It is a special formula for the shape-memory returning the skin to the optimum condition the skin memorizes.” Product Description:Mizon Returning Starfish Cream contains 70% starfish extract, which regenerates, reinforces elasticity, and moisturizes aging skin. Not only does it provide great anti-aging benefits but it also brightens, smooths, and locks moisture into skin with hyaluronic acid and argan oil. This cream contains no artificial coloring or parabens, making it suitable for sensitive skin while protecting it from harmful outside factors. Directions: At the last step of basic skin care, apply all over face. Tap lightly to help absorption. For best results, use at night. The cream comes in a super pretty 60ml tub, and it also comes with a spatula, which is awesome because you don’t have …

Unboxing: bntgirls BeautyBox (November 2013)*

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What do you mean “November?” I’m pretty aware that it’s already December, however this little box was held up at customs (the far, meticulous Pasay branch), so it took me a while to get. In any case, I’ll be doing speed reviews and first for these items over the course of this week, and then I’ll check back in with you all after sustained use. I’m actually pretty happy with my skin care routine right now, but this box is full of skin care items, so I’ll have to readjust some steps and products so I can report the full effect of my experience with these items in the near future. 🙂 I know it’s a little tricky to review skin care, but I’ll do my best. In any case, here are the contents of the box: — Verikos Aloe Calming Oil — Verikos Collagen Tightening Cream — Mizon Returning Starfish Cream – BRTC Bright Eye Vitalizer Cream — Nature Republic Snail Emulsion 70, 80, 90 — Graymelin Seven Tattoo Eyebrow in Dark Brown — …

BRTC Jasmine Whipping Essence*

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Today’s bnt girls review comes in the form of the BRTC Jasmine Whipping Essence, which is the second step of the Jasmine Moist System. I only have this to try out for you, and based on the information sheet it comes with, it goes on before your makeup. The Jasmine Water System is perfect for “soft, bright skin” and you must use it if: — your skin is so dry that it can’t hold makeup on for long — your skin looks rough and bumpy — your skin looks dull and lifeless — you want to add a nice dewy glow to your skin It’s meant for dry, rough skin and features, obviously, the jasmine flower for aromatherapeutic purposes. “Blue Phyto Complex is added to hydrate skin and relieve itchiness from dry weather and internal/external stress, promoting a soft, supple complexion.” Phew! The Jasmine 3D Whipping Essence is a dual-layered whipped serum for soft skin. The literature it comes with says that it serves to add a nice dewy glow to your skin for a …

TONYMOLY Backstage Gel Liner in Diva Grey*

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And for my next trick—a gel liner! The Backstage Gel Liner is one of TONYMOLY’s bestselling products, and I can totally see why. It applies smoothly and opaquely, and the liner itself is creamy to the touch. Once it sets, however, it won’t budge. The color I got was #11 Diva Gray, but they have a lot of color offerings that I am keen to try once I use up a gel liner or two. #11 Diva Gray is a midtone, steely grey with a smattering of glitter. This formula is waterproof and long-wearing—definitely one of the better ones I’ve tried! It’s a pretty dark-enough color for some definition and a little fun (hello, little wing!) but it’s not as harsh or dark as a black liner would be. The packaging is a hit-or-miss for me, though I suppose it’s good for travel. While I don’t like the complicated, unbalanced shape (wide at the bottom, super narrow at the top), I do appreciate that the narrow end is a built-in applicator. It’s quite a good …

Stylenanda 3CE One Color Shadow in Saturn*

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My makeup heart is always attracted to eyeshadow, even though I already have too much. I’m so pleased to have gotten one from my bntgirls beautybox. Here’s a Stylenanda 3CE One Color Shadow in Saturn. It’s a new release, part of the Shimmer range of 3CE eyeshadows. There are three other finishes: matte (natural), lustre (dimension & glow), and sparkling (dewy & youthful). Stylenanda claims that the characteristics of the shimmer eyeshadows as fine-textured eyeshadows will look great on Asians for “structured, glamorous makeup.” All of the shadows are a one-touch eyeshadow color—if I’m not mistaken, they are marketed as eyeshadows you can wear on their own. Right off the bat, the quality is pretty amazing, just judging by texture and feel. I didn’t realize just how red Saturn was until I pulled out a color I had that I thought to be similar to it: On the left is 3CE’s Saturn. On the right, we have 203 Burgundy, which is a Water Eyeshadow from Kiko Make Up Milano. Side-by-side, they look identical, but they …