Reality & Innisfree !!

So, I did say that I was concluding the mini series about Korean cosmetics/facial products. However, I did receive my package today!! So I will give an overall review on my experience and the results.

1) Background
So, while browsing through my emails and simultaneously deleting multiple messages, I came across an Innisfree subscription email. In that email ,they notified me of a current raffle type of deal going on for a best loved collection package. What comes in this package are 3 items: 10 mL super volcanic pore clay mask, 10mL orchid enriched cream, and a 5 mL green tea serum. After winning this raffle type of thing, I decided to claim it, but it came with a catch (that I didn't know of...) that I would have to pay for an item as well as pay for the shipping. At first glance, I was purely okay with this consent, so I bought a 5mL green tea serum (forgetting that the package came with one) which was around $1.30 without the shipping fee. As I approached the cart section, the grand total was $7.70, the smart/dumb me thought, wow, what a great deal and proceeded to feed the account with my information.

2) Arrival
As my mom passed the parcel onto my lap, I saw the great indication of a scar on my package- meaning either someone tried to open my package forcibly or it was hitting great turmoil on the way to my home. I was greatly disappointed with how the box arrived. On the side of the box, it did indicate the words "hand with care," but definitely, these words were not achieved. 

However, things slightly turned for the better as I saw how they wrapped the items to cope with the impact. Thus, I was thoroughly impressed with this and continued to search inside the box. As I reached in I finally found the (sorta) tiny packaging that contained my serums and creams. Once I opened this little bag, I was a bit disgusted with the end results. Though this is probably most of my fault, I realized that $7 for this was not worth it. Some may definitely disagree and state that these items are worth the money, but the frugal person I am, I am appalled by both the price and the results of it. In the end, if you ever win the raffle, I simply don't think that it is worth it, but it is definitely up to your call ! (the shipping is a bit too much for these items :// ) 

The one on the far right is the item that I have bought in order to receive this "free" collection. 

Truly Deeply Lovely

For the past two posts, it has mainly been about cosmetics. To finish this mini series off, this will probably be the last cosmetic post! This will mainly star Etude House as well as Innisfree! 

1) Etude House 
This store is well known in Korea for their make up line ! I have friends from Korea who have assured me of the outcomes of their product and decided to buy their eyebrow pencil. Unlike Nature Republic as well as The Face Shop, Etude House has a working online store where you can browse as well as buy from your seat. 

Product #1: Etude House Drawing Eye Brow 
** Not knowing about their online store, I ended up buying this product on amazon, at a retail website ..** 

This product is definitely definitely my favorite eyebrow pencil. I use this one more often to school just because it's easier to use as well as it's less awkward. This product perfectly fits my eyebrow color which was quite of amazing because I thought there would be a huge difference, but nevertheless, it worked well. What I really like about this brush is that the pencil is angled. Unlike Nature Republic as well as The Face shop, this works with the angle and 'natural wave' of the eyebrow. (aka it's kinda slanted so that it's easier to draw on your eyebrows, but it does depend on your preferences) 

I got this product for a whopping $8 and I do not regret one bit of it.

How to Use: 
1) This is definitely up to preferences, but it works well if you don't draw it to darkly in one area
2) It gets a bit harder to brush off when you have put a large amount of color onto one certain area in hopes of it spreading 

2) Innisfree 
If you have watched Beautiology, which is a short web drama series that was sponsored by innisfree -- check it out here : click me , the desire to buy all their products sparked a big interest in my buying of this product. They do have an online store where you can both actively browse as well as shop at the same time. I did win their raffle type of thing, though I'm not sure if a lot of other people also won it, and it currently is delivering ! 

Product #1: Jeju volcanic pore cleansing foam 
** The price for this is also cheap, but be aware of the shipping costs, it's quite high..** 

For this product, I was well recieved by the public and I can say that it doesn't work as well for me. I first bought this for my brother as he was in search of an item that would clear his skin. Thus, I bought this product in hopes of a better usage for me, but instead I broke out. This does show how it works well for different skin types. I work well with products from Nature Republic instead, but this product had little beads in it that make it feel as though you were being refreshed in luxury. 

The price for this was around $10, but I didn't buy it from the real website, but instead on Amazon. I'm not quite sure if the account that claims to be innisfree is 'legit', but I bought it off that website to avoid the shipping costs. (but if you are buying small items, it definitely will be cheaper) 

How to Use: 
1) wash your face and pat dry afterwards 
2) squeeze the foam onto the palm of your hands 
3) create a circular motion until bubbles form 
4) massage the foam onto your face 
5) wash off with lukewarm water