Showing posts with label Korean makeup. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Korean makeup. Show all posts

Sunday, February 14, 2016

Althea Korea to Launch in PH + My First Althea Haul

Happy Valentine's Day! If you're a doting boyfriend/husband and you're still in search on what you can give to your significant other this season, or just an awesome and badass independent beauty, well I have a great news for you.

Althea Korea, a popular shopping website that offers authentic Korean beauty products, is finally catering to its lovely fans in the Philippines! 

They have a wide variety of Korean beauty  products - from makeup, skincare and hair care - from a long list of top Korean brands that a lot of us haven't gotten the chance to try because they're not yet available here. 

What can we expect from Althea?

1. They offer FREE SHIPPING to their customers in the Philippines for orders worth Php1500 and up. They will ship our orders directly from Korea to your doorstep!

2. The products they sell are 100% AUTHENTIC, guaranteed! In case any product is confirmed as non-authentic, Althea will honor returns right away and refund 200% of the purchase value. Yes, 200%. They are that confident about their products' authenticity.

3. They have the BEST price available. They manage to sell these products at a lower price because they get them directly from the brands in Korea. No middle man, no extra charge. :)

4. They have Unconditional Returns. If you're not completely satisfied with your order for any reason, Althea guarantees 30-day unconditional returns. Please go to their website for more details about this. :)

I was one of the first lucky ones to shop at Althea, and I felt like a kid in a candy store! I've always loved Korean makeup, particularly their brow products and BB creams. But my lovely friend Carol suggested I also try Korean skincare products, and these are some of Althea's must-haves!

My first Althea haul!
My pretty pink package from Althea Korea!

A snap of the inside. My orders came in a secured packaging, complete with bubble wraps (which I've played with already, so I had to throw them out).

My first Althea haul!


Closer look at the Korean skin care products that I got :)

The Althea Promise

I got the WondeRuci Light Light Eye Balm. Carol swears by it because it's like a treatment AND a primer for your under eyes. It helps minimize creasing in your concealer, which happens almost regularly to me, thanks to out humid weather.

Light Light Eye Balm

Next, for a touch of glam and royalty, I got the Piolang 24K Gold Wrapping Mask. Tammy uses it before applying makeup to prep her skin, while Carol prefers using it at night. It helps in tightening your skin and giving you that natural glow. It has REAL gold in it, FYI. 

Piolang 24K Gold Wrapping Mask

This is B&Soap Mamie Blue. It's a face pack that leaves your skin refreshed, so it's probably best used after a tiring day at work or school. 

Mamie Blue

I can't wait to try all of them and post my reviews! :) 

Don't forget! Althea Korea wil launch their  PH website http://ph.althea.kr tomorrow, February 15. They're having a huge GIVEAWAY! 

They're offering FREE 300 credits to use for shopping for every new sign up.

FREE SHIPPING will be given for every Php1000 spent during their launching month.

They will also offer Daebak Deals 1+1 and Zero Pedos Deals! 

Don't forget to post pictures of the products that you bought, want or planning to buy with the hashtags #altheakorea and #altheaph. 

Enjoy shopping! :) 

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Etude House VIP Girl Dear Darling Lips OR204 - Review, Photos, Swatches

Yes, I am guilty. I caught the K-Pop bug, and I'm really loving it. An nyoung ha seh yo!

I'm a huge fan of Korean music (2NE1, SNSD, 4Minute, Super Junior, Shinee, and the list goes on) and Korean makeup. The first Korean makeup brand that caught my fancy was Etude House. Being the lipstick addict that I am, I decided to try out one of their lipsticks.


Etude House Dear Darling Lips in OR204

Etude House Dear Darling Lips OR204

The packaging is sooo cute and adorable, don't you think? :)
I chose their VIP Girl Dear Darling Lips in OR204, which is a bright orange lipstick.
It has a creamy finish.

Etude House's Orange Lipstick

OR204

Honestly, I am disappointed with this lipstick. On the tube and when swatched on my skin, it's divine. But only when I applied it on my lips, I realized that it's not opaque at all.
It's almost similar with the formula of MAC Sheen Supreme, which is sheer and a little too creamy for my taste. I had to layer it at least 4 times for it to be able to reach the opacity that I want. The longevity? An hour, max.
 

Orange Lipstick


Swatch With Flash

Swatch Without Flash


Lip Swatch (after 4 layers)

PROS: If you want a sheer (buildable), creamy lipstick, this is for you. The cute packaging is also a plus, and it is locally available in the Philippines.
CONS: It's not opaque and the longevity needs work. I think one should apply a primer first before applying this. Also, I find it a bit expensive for such a small amount of product.

VERDICT: 3 out of 5 CHILIS! This is not the lipstick for me. I want my lipstick dramatic, long wearing, and opaque - most especially the latter. I would recommend it to those who prefer sheer and creamy lipsticks (which are great for natural-looking makeup).




Where To Buy:
Etude House VIP Girl Dear Darling Lips in OR204
450php (more or less, sorry I got rid of the receipt), Etude House