Hi Guys,

I know I haven't posted in a while, but I was actually waiting for a package that I want to share with you guys. I bought korean goodies from Althea last 2 weeks ago and I got it last Tuesday but work got in the way so I'm just posting it now during my free day. Sakto guys, so I can give also my first impressions sort of review on the products.

Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post.

Yay for korean goodies! :)

I actually got impatient waiting for the goodies to arrive but the packaging makes up for it. It was in this sturdy pink box with crepe paper design on the inside. Products were safely secured in a bubble wrap which was removed already on the picture. I actually was searching for products to hydrate my face cause my skin is so dry lately. I randomly bought the goodies without doing any research but I did read the review section of the product on the site which is convenient (big thumbs up to Althea).

I'll be listing the products I bought down below with my first impressions on the product. Do take note that I have been using the products for less than a week only.

Etude House Wonder Pore Freshner 

Price: 440 PHP (220ml)

I have a lot of big pores on my cheek area so even though this one's a bit pricey than my previous toner (which was the Celeteque Hydrating Toner), I bought it with high hopes that it will reduce my pores. One negative side I hate is it did smell a bit of alcohol which I really really tend to avoid as I have dry skin lately but in all fairness, it did not dry me up. I'm not seeing the reduction of pores yet but that's maybe because I haven't fully utilized the product yet.

Milky Dress Wrinkles & Whitening Eye Cream
 

Price: 210 PHP (15ml)

 I have puffy dark circles on my eyes and I have no eye cream on my skincare routine but I did not want to try a high end eye cream yet so I'm testing the waters with this one. I bought it mainly because it's cheap and it has decent reviews on the Althea site. I did notice that the puffiness is less when I wake up but I don't see any difference on the dark circles.

It's Skin Power 10 Formula VC Effect

Price: 390PHP

Third product I bought was a serum type which is all the craze in korean skincare right now. I am suffering also from dark spots on my face which was a result of past acnes and I'm hoping this product would at least lighten this spots because I've tried a lot of products but my skin is very uncooperative. I also have a hard time removing those dark spots on my legs\from mosquito bites and whatnot because my skin is really sensitive and such. It did not lighten yet and I'm hoping it will but it did hydrate my face which was a plus for me.

The Choute Essence Fill Stick Balm Foundation 

Price: 440 PHP (12g)

This one was a random spend because I was not planning on buying makeup. However, I was curious with stick foundations because they're easy to apply. As I'm a working girl, I have less time to do my makeup especially when running late. I love this because it's convenient and I even apply this while traveling. It has a brush on the other side as well so you won't have trouble applying the product on the go or not.

Bonus:
I also bought one product which was the Laneige Sleeping Water Pack/Mask thingy but I totally forgot to include it in. I bought it again due to my dry skin and the instructions says to use it twice a week. I love it because I really feel hydrated everytime I wake up using this product and would love to use it everyday but I'm scared it will break me out if I use it everyday so yes let's follow the instructions instead. :P

Last thoughts:
I love Althea as it's convenient and even has an app for you to use. I won't recommend it though if you want a product to arrive fast because the standard waiting time is 7-15 days. Their site though, has a wide variety of korean products you can choose from. :)

That's it for my Althea Haul! Thanks for reading. Have a nice day! :)

Ciao!
A. ❤

Hi guys,

I've been MIA for quite some time but basically I was busy job hunting, transitioning and all that stuff for the last couple of months. I again reviewed my blog and felt like my pictures were so bad that I decided to remove my older posts. This will be a fresh start again. :)

But anywaysss...

It's currently the rainy season in the Philippines right now, and for this post I'd like to share my current favorites for my everyday makeup! :)

Products Listed: Revlon Colorstay Foundation for Oily/Combo skin, Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence, The Face Shop BB Cushion, Maybelling Fit me Concealer, Nichido Tinted Brow Gel, Revlon Matte Balm, The Face Shop Lip& Cheek Tint, Cover Girl Ready, Set, Gorgeous Face Powder, Maybelline Master Strobing Stick

Side note: I'm still learning how to flat lay photos so for now I'm going for the minimalist look.

Swatches from left to right: Maybelline Master Strobing Stick, Maybelline Fit Me Concealer, Nichido Tinted Brow Gel, Face Shop Lip & Cheek Tint, Revlon Matte Balm, Revlon Colorstay Foundation

Basically for my everyday look, I tend to go for a product that's lightweight and easy to apply since I always, ALWAYS wake up late. (The couch potato in me is too hardddd to resist) I actually felt like I listed a lot of products buttt I switch things up and the products listed are the ones I tend to grab. :)

Usually I go for the Revlon Colorstay foundation for oily/combination skin then I set it with the Covergirl Ready, Set, Gorgeous Face Powder. I always go for a lightweight foundation because my skin is uneven and a face powder doesn't do the trick. It just whitens my face so seldom do I go for powder only.

At times that I'm too lazy to go for foundation, I use my The Face Shop Watery Cushion for Oily skin then again top it off with the Covergirl powder. The only problem with this cushion is the dewy finish which I don't like since I'm oily at some areas. I actually thought it would be a matte finish since it's specifically for oily skin but alas, I'm stuck with oily skin 4 hours after.

To cover up my dark spots and such that the foundation/cushion was not able to cover, I go for my one and only HG concealer which is the Maybelline Fit Me concealer. I am in love with this concealer and I love the fact that it is cheap and will last you long. Seriously, I've been using mine for like 3 months already and there's still about half of the product remaining.

For the eyebrow, (since kilay is life) I go for Nichido Eyebrow Gel and that's it because it fills in my eyebrows too as well. Basically, for the all the tamad girls like me. :P

Lastly for my lips, I go for The Face Shop cheek and lip tint. It gives off a natural rosy look especially when you use it as a blush on as well. To switch things up though, I also go for Revlon Matte Balm for that MLBB look.

That's it it for my Everyday Makeup Favorites! I'm thinking of posting my monthly favorites as well, so stay tuned for that. :) Thanks guys!

Ciao!
A. ❤