Etude House 55 Kissful Tint Chou

One of the very first products that I fell in love with from ETUDE HOUSE is their 55 Kissful Tint Chou.  I don't know what I'm easily sold to trying out first lip products from a brand I'm newly introduced to.  Maybe because lip products are my favorite and different shades to choose from.  Nonetheless, it is so damn cheap for such a cutie lippie to own.

The packaging is so unique.  It is in a mini toothpaste like tube and when I tried it, OOOHHHH YUMMM! Smells like bubble gum.  Got me even hooked when applied it on my lips. A gel type gloss without the sticky feel.  Gives a hint of the shade and stains a bit.  Color is buildable and yet feels very light. 

Applied thickly
L-R: Shade no. 1,2,4

Applied thinly
L-R: Shade no. 1,2,4

Nice to add to your growing lippie collection.  Give it a try and see why I'm loving it so much :)

Lovelies, more lippie stuff to love from Etude House.  Any other I've missed  trying or buying? Lemme know!

Etude House Cleansing Dream Light Cleansing Oil

Ever since Shu Uemura introduced cleansing oil as a great new innovative way of cleansing the face, almost every beauty junkie I know would want to grab it.  Unfortunately, I did got one for myself but sadly did not work for me.  It broke out my skin really bad.  However, cleansing oil is best for removing long staying make up.  Even the most long wearing waterproof eye make.  Was hesitant at first because I'm not sure if it would react the same way with Shu Uemura's cleansing oil.  Good thing it didn't.  

So so happy that I bought  Etude House Cleansing Dream Light Cleansing Oil.  My skin did not react violently.  It stayed clear and blemish free. At least now I get to enjoy the benefits of cleansing oil without breaking the bank. Affordable price (about P700 + for 150ml) and quality cleansing oil without the breaking out my skin :).  A PLUS for making my skin softer and smoother with frequent use.


How to Use:

1.) Pump cleansing oil  2-3 times on palm.  Should be enough to remove dirt and make up from the face.
2.) Massage oil onto face until make up is dissolved.
3.)  Wash face with warm water.
4.)  Follow up cleansing with your favorite facial wash. Rinse.


** To remove eye make up --- apply on a cotton pad and lightly pat on eye area.


Now, I enjoy taking off all the dirt and make up with one easy routine... cleansing oil.  Amazingly well cleansed my face --- squeeky clean. Definitely an added staple to my end- of -the- day skin care routine :)



DISCLAIMER: 

Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil is a great product.  However, it did not work for me.  But this doesn't mean it won't do wonders for you.  Just glad that Etude House Cleansing Dream Light Cleansing Oil   did give me a chance to experience a worry free cleansing benefits of a cleansing oil.

Any other brand that carries cleansing oil worth trying?  Hope to hear it :)

Etude VIP girl nail polish in PK012

I'm just starting to be fond of nail polishes. Etude carries a wide range of colors and finishes of nail polish. Very affordable. Nail polishes range from P49- P350. The P350 usually comes in 3 nail polishes in a collection.

Etude VIP girl nail polish in PK012

The quality is just fine. If applied properly to well groomed nails, it will last a week. And like any other nail polish, if well taken cared of, will definitely last. One thing that I like with their polish is that they don't discolor my nails even after how long I keep it on. The formulation is most likely mild. May not contain harsh and strong chemicals like other long staying branded nail polish.

It's worth a try, lovelies! Nice to have the limited collections too that comes in 2-3 complemeting shades in a bundle :)

Etude Lip and Eye Make up Remover

My make up routine would always include putting on mascara. With the exaggerated humidity in my country (Philippines) especially on summer season, waterproof and smudge proof eye make up is A MUST! That's why, make up removers is a main stay in my beauty arsenal.

Etude House Lip and Eye Make up Remover (198/100ml)

I've tried this make up remover and works fine. HOWEVER, when it comes to removing waterproof mascara could be more a little bit tad challenging. I would need to repeatedly rub/ wipe the cotton (with remover) off on my lashes . And even after I thought have removed mascara, after washing my face, there would be residue of the mascara. Unlike Etude's Mascara Remover, it easily removes mascara. But for long staying lippies/ lipsticks it works really well.

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream(look at the bottom of the swatch)

*with just one swipe

Nicely removed with Etude Lip and Eye make up remover

For me I like having both of Etude's lip and eye make up remover AND mascara remover. Because there are days that I only wear mascara and times that I would only wear eye make up with only eyeliner. They both will last a long time because a little goes a long way. Just don't forget to shake before use :).

I recommend Etude's lip and eye make up remover for those who does not wear mascara. It would be enough to clean the eye and lip are. But for those like me, who loves to wear mascara, the Etude's Mascara Remover would be the best one for the job.

Etude House Collagen Moistful Essence in Base SPF 22

I love make up so so much. BUT, it doesn't mean that I want the look of overly made up face. I just want to look natural and fresh. Dewy skin is the way to go. Matte is out. For me, it is important that skin is showing through even make up is applied. That's why I'm always in the look out for beauty products that helps enhance the skin's natural beauty.

Etude's Collagen Moistfull Essence in Base with SPF 22 ( around P600+/30 ml) is a great way to prime the face and achieve the dewy look. It has a glowing finish that reflects light. Giving a healthy fresh look. Skin looks so young and plump. As we all know, collagen is a booster for the skin in regenerating it's cells to look younger. Plus, it already has SPF 22 to protect skin . A lot of wonderful benefits in a bottle.

See how it blends well with the skin. Leaves a soft dewy look.

WITHOUT FLASH

See how it reflects light.

Nice if set with your favorite powder or foundation.

WITH FLASH

The only downside but I'm not sure if it really a downside since it's a base, is that I find it a bit greasy. But of course, when powder or foundation is applied after, it is mattified and leaves skin flawlessly glowing. It is not recommended to use alone, better to set with loose powder to avoid the overly oily dewy look.

Have you tried the other products of Etude's Collagen Moistfull range? Would love to hear it :)

Etude House Haul Part 2

Like I said in my first Etude Haul, I've been and still is so much hooked with Etude House make up and skin care. They've got very affordable stuff, extremely cute packaging and most especially amazingly effective products. Quality was not sacrificed at all.

Almost every week I would visit their boutique and literally find what to buy. I do have a list but whenever I'm in their store I end up buying what's NOT on my list. Just realized that I'm starting to hoard each and every product they are selling. Oh my! I just hope they would not stop coming up with new collections so that I could always find something to buy from Etude.

I'm hopeful that I could write about each and every item that I got. As you can see from the picture, some are still sealed and unopened. I just love have new nice stuff added to my collection.

Loving their face powder and face highlighters. How about you lovelies? Tried anything from Etude House that you would want to share? Would LOVE to hear it :)

Etude House Miss U Hand Cream

I can't sleep and I can't wait to complete all the Etude House Miss U Hand Cream (P278 each). Aren't they cute and super adorable? Too Damn Cute to handle! Admit it, they are perfectly packaged.

Variants:

Fairy Penguin - Cotton (powder)

Pink Dolphin - Rose

Harp Seal - Green Tea

Panda - Peach

I got the Penguin because it is my favorite scent (powder). And it didn't disappoint me when I tried it in the store. What I like about it is that since it is a hand cream, texture is very light and is easily absorbed. Texture is more like of a lotion than of a hand cream. It did not leave any feel of greasiness like other hand cream does. It is moisturizing as well and leaves skin soft. Moreso, the scent lingers for awhile. :)

The only downside of this is that there's not much product inside the cute jar. The hand cream was like the bonus of this cuteness. It is about 30 ml. But then, I still want them all. I want to see all of them on my vanity table soon.

Lovelies, I want more of these. Have you tried them? Maybe you have tried other cute stuff that you may want to share. I would love to hear it and grab some for myself :)

Etude Mascara Remover :One shot clean

Removing waterproof, smudge proof and long staying make up could be one's worst enemy. Especially if you don't have the right tool to for it. My mom used to remove eye make up with baby oil. But then, baby oil does not completely remove waterproof mascara. I end up having black residue on my under eye which is hard to remove by just washing my face. And so, I've always needed and in search for a good eye make up remover.

Etude Mascara Remover (P198/80 ml)

If it wasn't for Etude giving me a sample of this remover as their GWP -gift with purchase, I would not have tried it right away. It was comparable to my favorite lip and eye make up remover from Maybelline.

The formula is quite similar to other eye make up remover. From the bottle , the liquid is clearly separated. You have to shake it first before use. If it is not mixed well, it wouldn't serve it's purpose.

Direction for Use:

1.) Shake well, soak cotton pad with remover.

2.) Press it on the eye area for about 20 seconds to dissolve make up. Never rub.

3.) Gently pat and remove residue until no trace of make up.

I SAY ...

I was not so impressed with the remover since I had to wait for about 20 seconds and had to wipe it off several times before I finally got rid of my waterproof mascara. It also felt oily on my eyelids after. The "one shot clean " claim was not true at all. However, it did it's purpose, just longer time removing makeup. I would still go for my all time fave Maybelline Lip and Eye Make up Remover.

But then, I still contradicted myself. I bought the full size. I just have to be more patient :) in removing my long staying mascara.

Overall--- it's worth a try lovelies :) Those who are patient and wants value for their money, this would work just fine.

Etude Aloha Henna Fix Proof 10 Mascara : Super Fix

I’ve always envied girls with long and thick, lashes. Unfortunately, I am one of those Asian women who were not blessed with inborn natural long, thick and curly lashes. And so, this has been a great challenge for me to find a very good mascara that would give me luscious lashes.

Being in the state of Etude House cosmetics addiction for these past few weeks, I discovered this Etude House Aloha Henna Fix Proof 10 Mascara : Super Fix. I was told that this is waterproof and it volumnizes. And what really made me try and buy it was that I could swim with it. J

Good thing that weekend my family went on a swimming vacation, I was able to try it and see if it was really waterproof. Gladly, it stayed on my lashes. I was so careful not to rub my eyes because it might smudged. At least for that matter, it was true to its claim.

The downside... it was pricey for a mascara. It was P628 for a tube. It was more expensive than my all time favorite mascara from Maybelline (which for me the brand that creates the best mascara in the market). I was a bit disappointed because it came out to be just an ordinary mascara. It did not gave me longer lashes and it did not volumnized it evidently. It just simply covered my lashes and enhanced it a bit. I regret not trying it in the store. But then, I never really try mascara from the testers because I’m afraid to get eye infection. I just thought that having waterproof mascara when I go swimming and also for days that are very humid, this mascara would be a best friend. Maybe for the fact that it stayed on, but for the effect I wanted on my lashes, I didn’t think it was all worth it. I could get cheaper mascara.

My lashes :( before mascara...

With Etude Aloha Henna Fix Proof 10 Mascara

How about you lovelies? What good mascara have you tried? I would love to hear from you and try other great mascaras you've tried. Hopefully to give me more long and thick lashes :)

Etude House Hand Bouquet: Rich Butter Heel Cream

Don't we lovelies hate having dry, cracked and chapped heels??? We may not admit it but we always unconsciously neglect to care for our feet. I am guilty of this as well. Maybe this is because we hate that greasy feeling after applying heel creams. This is no excuse that's why some of us do this regimen at night before going to bed.

I'm glad that I tried this Etude Rich Butter Heel cream ( P298). When I tested in the store, it was light on skin. It was easily absorbed by the skin. If I would use this on my feet after shower and before going out, I could enjoy the benefit of having soft and moisturized feet. WITHOUT the greasy feel. Just be careful not to put too much. A thin layer would do just fine. I didn't have any second thoughts because the fact that the texture was great, scent was pleasant, it was really a STEAL ---- very cheap and affordable for the generous amount of 100g. For it's price, I could definitely not go wrong.

I SAY....

It is a 5/5 for me. Like I said it is very affordable for the amount you get. It fulfills its purpose --- to moisturize those dry heels. I love how the light texture and the fact it easily absorbed, I could enjoy nice looking supple feet on busy days. Not only that, I say that it is very effective. For lazy days that I forget to apply this, I no longer see dry spots and cracked heel. :)

Etude House Haul Part 1

For the past few weeks I've been wanting to visit Etude House weekly. I feel bad that after awhile that Etude House has been around in the Philippines, I just recently became super addicted with their ubberly cute stuff. I'm a self confessed sucker for cute packaging of make up and skin care. That is why Korean brands never fails to get my attention.

When it was finally available in SM Makati Dept. Store, I kept on coming back for their nice shades of PINKY lipsticks and glosses. They were my faves then. Unfortunately, I never really get to see the products they carry since they only have limited selection. But since they only carry limited stuff, my cravings was put to an end.

Not until , they opened a boutique in Market Market which I am so grateful. Every time I would visit Etude house, I would not only try their make up but also their skin care. Recently I visited their branch in SM Bicutan. Their SA's were very pleasant, patient and I must admit, I felt the urge of splurging (YIKES!).

See how much I have collected from my weekly visit to Etude House. These are only part of my Etude haul. I haven't included the ones I got before I got hooked with Etude. I still have a long wish list. Hope I get them before Christmas 2011! I'm so happy! These are my sweets!

PS. What I love about Etude House is that they have GWP (Gift with Purchase). This is an opportunity for buyers to try out sample products. This way it would keep Etude fans to come back for more. LOVE IT!

Can't wait to try everything. Hopefully to review each of them soon!

Lovelies, please suggest what other Etude House stuff that is a MUST-TRY. Oh my, temptations, temptations. :) Can't wait to hear from you ladies....

Etude House Proof 10 Eye Primer

When I started with my make up addiction, I never really gave attention to eye primers. I've always thought that a good concealer application and setting it properly with powder on the eye area is enough to make eye shadow adhere well. It worked fine though as a great base. However, with regards to color pay off and long wear aspect, it made me think otherwise. I realized that having eye primer applied before eye shadow helped my eyelids control oil build up and crease free. My eye shadow colors also showed up more vibrant.

One of the eye primer I've tried is the Etude Proof 10 Eye Primer (P298/10g). I wanted to give it a try because I'm really disappointed with Urban Decay Primer Potion or UDPP. Don't get me wrong, it was the best eye primer I've ever tried. It's just that I'm allergic to it. Sometimes, I still use it anyway and deal with the allergic reaction after.

Thank God, I saw this lovely eye primer from Etude and tried it from the store. It was comparable to UDPP for it's color and texture. The Proof 10 Eye Primer was creamier and when it dries up, it was not totally matte. It claims to withstand eye make up for 24 hours. I haven't used it that long but I say it was pretty awesome that my eye shadow stayed put. There was no creasing, considering that I have really oil eye lids. It performed really well. Actually I was really impressed. It didn't cost me a fortune to fine a dupe for my UDPP. It was worth it. What is really really great?! No allergic reaction.

I would be happy to recommend this for lovelies out there who could not get hold of the Urban Decay Primer Potion. It may not be the exact dupe for UDPP but it impressingly works really well. Having an eye primer would save you from touching up shadows. Especially with the humid weather we have here in the Philippines, a good and reliable eye primer , Etude Proof 10 Eye Primer that is, should be a magic staple product in your vanity kits.

PROS:

• very cheap and affordable ( hard to pass on)
• long wearing
• blendable
• a good eye shadow base

CONS:

• packaging - cannot get all the product when it's almost 50% empty unless to cut open the bottle

P.S.

Try it and tell me what you think..... Or if you've tried other eye primer and love it as well.

Etude House Color Me Nude

Who said that concealer are only for blemishes, dark circles, acne and scars???? I say, THANK YOU Etude House for having a great product such as their Color Me Nude lip concealer. Yes, a lip concealer and a lip base that helps neutralize lip color and smoothen lips.

I used to be grateful for having very pigmented rosy lips because I don't need to always apply lip products. I could put on a pinky balm and I'm off to go.

But as I try on different make up trends, I realized that I could not wear light and bright shades of lipsticks. It always end up looking heavy and dark. I envy those who could slick on nude lippies and complete their glam smokey eye make up. I couldn't even pull off pale peach and pinks shades because the natural shade of my lips keeps on showing underneath. The finish is uneven and unsightly.

Natural lip color

With Etude House Color Me Nude

WITHOUT FLASH

With Color Me Nude

Without Color Me Nude

WITH FLASH

With Color Me Nude

Without Color Me Nude

VERDICT:

This would be a staple in my make up stash. Not only it made my lips smooth for flawless lip color application, shade of the lipstick stayed true on lips. Exact color as it is expected to appear. Non-drying. The only downside is to scrub away chapped and dry lips prior to application of Color Me Nude lip concealer.

Ladies out there with highly pigmented natural lips, do grab your own Etude Color Me Nude. See how your old forgotten lippies transform into new bright, exciting color. Bonus: Lipstick stays put!!!