Haul | Korean Beauty Products [Jan - Jun 2016]

*I seriously just realized that all of the products that I have purchased are from Korean brands* .__. Heyy guys. These are some of the beauty products that I have accumulated over the past few months. I didn't used to have my own make up products so I find this kind of rudimentary instead of splurging.

Disclaimer: I got ALL of these products from a website called Hermo, except for the Laneige BB Cushion and its refill. Pleaseeee check them out if you are a huge beauty junkie because they have such a wide array of products up on their website at a relatively cheaper/affordable price, which is very thoughtful of them. If you are living in Malaysia or Singapore, then lucky you because these are the two countries that they ship to! 

In conjuction of the 12/6 anniversary that Hermo is celebrating, I am just going to chat you guys through some of the products I have got as a shout out to Hermo!

This is Dinoplatz UFO Multibox from Too Cool For School. When I purchased this, I didn't know it was a highly popularized beauty product in Korea. I got it because it is compact and perfect for any touch-ups on the go. It has got a pore balm, BB foundation, concealer and a lip/cheek product with a coral hue. I think I can understand why this product is named one of the hottest product in 2015 by Get It Beauty and why this little UFO here has caused a stir among all the beauty junkies. The packaging is very quirky and unconventional. As you can see from the picture above, I think if my friends come across it, they would probably think my brother doodled all over it HAHAHA Personally, I don't think I'm a fan of their BB foundation and concealer because I feel that they don't really have a good coverage - all they do is just brighten up my face. The colour of the lip/cheek product is however super warm-toned and lovely. Despite its shortcomings, its size is very portable and convenient.

I am sure you guys are probably familiar with this product as it has been the talk of the town lately. Yes, this is the Laneige BB Cushion, whose ambassador is the main cast of the highly-grossing Korean drama "Descendants of the Sun", Song Hye Kyo. For you guys who don't know what a BB cushion is, it's basically a midler version of a foundation, giving off a sheer glow and minimal coverage on your face. Okay, you got me xD One of the reasons I got this product was because she's the face of Laneige. Besides, there are overwhelming positive reviews from my friends and YouTubers about this product. It has also been the favourites of readers and bloggers for Her World Beauty Awards 2016.

Mum and I have never ever owned a BB cushion. Since Korea is the pioneer of BB cushions and Laneige is a trustworthy brand, we decided to invest in this one here. This is in the colour No.21 Natural Beige, has an SPF 50+ PA+++ After applying it, we fell in love with it as it feels very light - it does not feel like it's going to clog your pores and cause more outbreaks. Very easy to blend by just using the sponge provided. Would definitely recommend using this product on days when your skin is in a better condition. If you have larger pores, I think that you would absolutely love this product as it minimizes the visibility of pores drastically. And this isn't even the pore control one! Amazing work it does! If you guys are planning to get one online, it's available on Hermo and you can get it HERE :) You're welcomed.

 

Okay.. I am officially team bandwagon now HAHAHA This is also another Korean beauty product that everyone has been talking about - VDLxPantone Expert Expert Colour Eye Book 6.4 (NO.5) I have contemplated for a very longggg time before settling with my final decision - to get it. Just take a look at how dreamy the colour is - a perfect blending of rose quartz and serenity. This product freaking dominated Instagram, YouTube and Internet - the craze over it was REAL. 

When Hermo announced that they are selling this product, I knew that I need to get it. This is actually a gift for my mum for her upcoming birthday so I am supposed to keep this as a secret *promise, it'll stay between us ;)* Anyway, it's just too beautiful so I think I am obliged to share this with you guys. This has a variety of colours - fun, feminine, earthy. You can build an everyday look or a glamourous night-out look just with this palette! Personally, I feel like Expert Colour Eye Book 6.4 (NO.1)and Expert Colour Eye Book 6.4 (NO.2) are more practical for the kind of subtle everyday look but this palatte is great for you to switch between ocassions and moods. 

Expert Colour Lip Cube Tranquility [Serenity] Sooo freaking beautiful. Source: http://tagsecond.com/tag/mermaidpalette

Along with this palatte, there are a few other products as well. The most sough-after one is the Expert Colour Lip Cube Tranquility in the colour Serenity, whose colour is super hypnotizing. Although I would love to buy their signature cubic lipstick, the reviews told me otherwise (watch ssin's video solely on this brand here). The lipstick only had little effect if none on our lips (but it does have moisturizing properties, just not so much colour). On the other hand, this sleek eyeshadow palette is widely adored by all YouTubers and bloggers, so I got this instead.

This is also another very mainstream Korean beauty product - Banila Co. Clean It Zero. Apparently, this product tops off the chart of the best sellers on a few Internet stores such as Korea Depart and Hermo. I discovered this product through Jenn Im's YouTube channel, clothesencounters. She has mentioned this product a few times in her videos, and even to the extend of including this product in her "Top 10 Products of 2015" video.  I have seen how Jenn removed all her make up by just using this little wander here and it just saves a lot of hastle.

I love this product because it is so easy to remove your makeup with - you don't even need to swipe off your make up with any cotton buds and you don't even have to worry that your eye make up does not come off. This cleansing balm basically dissolves your make up into an oily texture and you're good to continue your skincare regime. Banila Co. Clean It Zero comes with a plastic lid and a spatula (very thoughtful!) I haven't tried this product yet but if I liked it, I can reassure you guys that this is not going to be the last time I am going to mention this product on my blog :P

Last but not least, it's the Mise En Scene Perfect Repair. Before purchasing this serum, I didn't do much research simply because I wasn't looking for one but Hermo had this OMO deal where they sell the products at super cheap prices for a limited time and a limited quantity. After serious consideration (which probably took me 2 minutes), I have decided to get this because its price was reduced to RM20-+ from RM60-+ This is some serious bargain so I just went for it. Plus my protein haircare is going to be used up soon and my hair is kinda cray cray right now so I figured this would just be handy. 

All the scientific stuff and precise information about Mise En Scene Perfect Repair. Feel free to read at your own leisure. Source: https://okkasia.wordpress.com/2015/01/07/review-mise-en-scene-perfect-repair-serum/

For the sake of writing this post, I have done some research on this fella, only to find out that its components are mainly argan oil, royal jelly and rose water! I love the benefits of argan oil and I lovveee the smell of rose (not those that smelled too sweet though) which makes me love this product even more. The first time using it, I only applied on the tip of my hair after I dried my hair, and I didn't feel like it was doing its job. So for the second time, I applied before and during drying my hair, and its effect was immediate. My hair felt softer and less entangled together and OMG, the smell is heavenly! This is perfect for ya if you have damaged ends, dry hair or you just want to make yourself smell better xD (the smell does not linger too long though) Overall, this is absolutely worth the money.