Review: Innisfree Jeju Volcanic Pore Clay Mask

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Today I'm going to be talking about the Innisfree Jeju Volcanic Pore Clay Mask! I picked up this mask because I am starting to get a couple of pesky pimples, and I was hoping this mask would help to dry out any excess sebum!

East VS West Review: Benefit Porefessional VS Innifree No Sebum Blur Primer

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Today I'm going to be comparing Benefit Porefessional to the Innisfree No Sebum Blur Primer! I used to love using the Benefit Porefessional, but I haven't used it in so long, I think I just forgot about it really because I find it quite hard to get silicone based primers to work well with a lot of foundations as they don't really mix well with water based foundations.

Review: Innisfree No Sebum Blur Primer

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Today I'm going to be talking about the Innisfree No Sebum Blur Primer! I picked up this primer because I've seen a lot of positive reviews on it and it seemed like a fun product to try out!

East VS West Review: Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara VS Innisfree Skinny Waterproof Microcara

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Today I'm going to be doing my very first East VS West comparison! I really couldn't think of a better name than East VS West, but if there are any suggestions for this series I would love to hear it! ^ ^ Earlier on in the month I reviewed the Innisfree Skinny Waterproof Microcara, which I initially bought because I heard that it was very similar to the Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara but cheaper. I really wanted to compare them, since the price difference is pretty substantial!

Review: Innisfree Skinny Waterproof Microcara

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Today I'm going to be talking about the Innisfree Skinny Waterproof Microcara! There are three different types of this Skinny mascara, there is a lengthening version, a volume version, and this which is the waterproof super skinny, curling version. I was so intrigued by this because I've heard so much about the Clinique bottom lash mascara and thought this may a cheaper alternative!

Review: Innisfree Ampoule Intense Cushion

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Today I'm going to be talking about the Innisfree Ampoule Intense Cushion in the shade 13! I purchased a refill of this cushion (because the combo of cushion and cushion case was out of stock) and because I was curious as to how the shade 13 would do with my skin tone since I so loved the shade 11 in the Long Wear formula!

Review: Innisfree Eco Saftey Perfect Sunblock

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Today I'm going to be talking about the Innisfree Eco Saftey Perfect Sunblock! I bought this sunblock on a whim because it was easily available to me and I really like it!

Store Review: Innisfree World

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Today I'm going to be talking about my shopping experience with Innisfree World! I have been wanting to shop with the Inissfree store for quite some time, but have never been able to get above the $60 free shipping threshold! But, they did have half price of the cushion foundation I've been wanting to try for like, ever, so I decided to make a purchase!

Website Practicality

The Innisfree website is quite aesthetically pleasing to me and quite functional. It's easy to search for items using the search bar or through the set tabs. I found it very easy to create an account, load my cart and checkout, as a bonus the website shows all the products in NZD for me automatically, how great! My only issue with the website is that it logs you out really often and forces you to change your password.

Review: Innisfree Longwear Cushion in 11 Ivory

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Today I'm going to be talking about the Innisfree Longwear Cushion in 11 Ivory! I picked this up during Innisfree's half price cushion sale since they are discontinuing the current cases and replacing them with much cuter cases, I'm not going to complain about a half price product if it's just the case that's being discontinued, if I like the actual product I will just purchase the new one!

First Impression: Innisfree It's Real Squueze Mask

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Today I'm going to be talking about the Innisfree It's Real Squeeze Masks! I was so curious about these masks, so I decided to purchase one of each sheet mask to see which one I liked the best!

What Does It Do?

"Jeju green complex: The Jeju green complex consists of green tea, tangerine, cactus, camellia leaves, and orchids to keep your skin healthy.
 
Triple-layered sheet: This triple-layer sheet has a long-lasting moisturizing effect so that the essence can gradually be absorbed into the skin."

Fist Impression: Innisfree The Green Tea Seed Serum

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Today I'm going to be talking about the Innisfree Green Tea Seed Serum! I have been recommended this serum multiple times by readers and I found a little wee sample drifting around in my sample drawer that I had forgotten! Of course I schedulled it into my testing schedule as soon as I found it because with so many recommendations comes a bunch of curiosity.

What Does It Do?

"A moisturizing serum with organic Jeju green tea and green tea seeds that hydrate your skin from deep within!

1. More moisture and freshness with 100% green tea.
Rich in amino acids and minerals, green tea from Jeju's own green tea leaves hydrates your skin.

2. Dual Moisture-Rising Technology™ derived from green tea and green tea seed oil, The fresh green tea deeply hydrates your skin and the green tea seed oil creates a strong moisture barrier to keep your skin moisturized longer.

3. The first thing to apply after a face wash!
As the first skincare product you use, it helps hold moisture in your skin and prevents moisture loss.

*Product suggestions for the 3 most common types of skin
- oily skin: The green tea fresh line
- combination skin: The green tea balancing line
- dry skin: The green tea moisture line
- special moisturizing and nourishing care line: The green tea seed line"(1)

Fail or Holy Grail: Innisfree Green Tea Mint Fresh Scalp Scaler

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Today I'm going to be talking about the Innisfree Green Tea Mint Fresh Scalp Scaler! I purchased this recently and it's quickly escalated into a product that is a true Holy Grail for me and something that I will just keep re-purchasing unless something else comes out that I think is better.  This isn't something that I can find at all in the Western world of beauty, but something I desperately needed.

First Impression: Innisfree Apple Juicy Cleansing Oil and Liquid Foaming Cleanser

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Today I'm going to be talking about the Innisfree Apple Juicy Cleansing Oil and Liquid Foaming Cleanser! I haven't heard much about these from other bloggers, but I needed to take a cleansing oil and cleanser away on a weekend trip so these fit the bill perfectly!

What Does It Do?

Cleansing Oil

 "A deep-cleansing oil for smooth and healthy skin 1. This gentle cleansing oil simultaneously removes make up, dirt, and sebum.
2. The easy-to-rinse formula does not leave an oily residue.
3. Enjoy the sweet and sour scent of apples!
Free from: mineral oil, animal-originated ingredients, synthetic colourants, and imidazolidinyl urea

First Impression: Innisfree Eco Safety Aqua Perfect Sun Gel

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Today I'm going to be talking about the Innisfree Eco Safety Aqua Perfect Sun Gel! I love trying out new Asian Suncare because they just make the best formulas, and this is my first sunscreen from Innisfree!

What Does It Do?

 Aqua daily sun gel made from organic sunflower oil SPF50+ PA+++

1. Protects the skin from UV rays
Sunflower oil and pure Jeju green tea extract protect your skin from UV rays.

2. Moist and fresh water-base sunblock!
As a water-base sunblock, it absorbs quickly to keep your skin hydrated and fresh.

3. Protect your skin from the ozone
Fermented yeast ingredient protects your skin from the ozone and other environmental damages.
How to use

As the last step of your skincare, apply an adequate amount of the gel on parts frequently exposed to UV rays, such as face, neck, arms and legs.
Ingredients

Sunflower oil in innisfree sunblock keeps your skin healthy and safe from UV

WATER, ALCOHOL, ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, HOMOSALATE, ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE DIETHYLAMINO HYDROXYBENZOYL HEXYL BENZOATE, OCTOCRYLENE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, PORTULACA OLERACEA EXTRACT, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE, ECHIUM PLANTAGINEUM SEED OIL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, CARDIOSPERMUM HALICACABUM FLOWER/LEAF/VINE EXTRACT, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL UNSAPONIFIABLES, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) LEAF EXTRACT, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL, SACCHAROMYCES FERMENT LYSATE FILTRATE, CITRUS UNSHIU PEEL EXTRACT, ORCHID EXTRACT, CAMELLIA JAPONICA LEAF EXTRACT, OPUNTIA COCCINELLIFERA FRUIT EXTRACT, CETETH-10, TRIETHANOLAMINE, METHYL METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, CARBOMER, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, ALLANTOIN, OCTYLDODECANOL, FRAGRANCE, PHENOXYETHANOL
What it doesn't have
 
5-free system : Free of mineral oil, animal ingredients, synthetic fragrance, tar color and talc"(1)

This sun gel is quite runny and has a milky texture. It has an interesting smell, it smells like liquorice to me! It leaves quite a dewy finish on my skin, it's really moisturising! It does sink in after a while leaving my skin matte, but it took around 30minutes to mattify which is quite some time for me.
 

Would I Purchase This Product?

No. Because it takes a while to mattify, I would chose other sunscreens over this one. I don't usually have enough time in the morning do do every day chores, let alone waiting an extra 30minutes for my sunscreen to absorb thoroughly! If I was to use it during summer and reapply every 2-3 hours I think it would make my skin look quite greasy too, which is not my goal at all. That being said, it is reasonably priced at $23NZD (plus shipping) from the Innisfree website and it's not a terrible sunscreen, I just think that I can find one more suitable for my skin! ^.^

I would definitely recommend this sunscreen to any Princesses with dryer skin types, or are looking for a dewier finish sunscreen. 

Review - Innisfree No Sebum Mineral Pact

(Sponsored)
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Today I'm going to be talking about the Innisfree No Sebum Mineral Pact! This little beauty has been on my wish list for quite some time now, partly due to it's super cute mint green packaging, and partly to do with it's claims to help control sebum! This product was kindly sent to me for review by Skinlosophy.

The INNISFREE No Sebum Mineral Pact comes housed in a simple, 100% recyclable card box printed with soy ink, and costs $16AUD from Skinlosophy. The box has English instructions as well as Korean, but no English ingredients. I actually can't find English ingredients anywhere!

The pressed powder packaging is simple and cute, with the compact being a lovely mint green colour and the powder itself embossed with leaves. The compact has no scent, and is quite a good size (smaller than my palm) - big enough to swirl a large brush in, but small enough to fit into a bag cellphone pocket. It comes with a cute little sponge and a clear plastic separator which makes this compact perfect for popping in your bag for touch ups!  

 Innisfree No Sebum Mineral Pact is an oil controlling pressed powder encased in a cute green packaging.

Formulated with nourishing Jeju natural minerals and mint extracts, this powder takes away shine from your face to leave you with fresh looking skin.

This powder pact is translucent in colour, making it perfect for every skin tone.

My favourite way to use this pressed powder is to swirl a fluffy brush into the powder and dab it lightly all over my face. The powder mattifies my face really well and leaves a very slight white cast. It helps my skin stay matte for about 5 hours, and then like most other setting powders it needs to be blotted and reapplied.

I find that this powder really smooths my pores out too which is an added bonus! ^.^

 What I Love

- Mattifies my face

- Leaves a slight white cast

- Recyclable packaging

- Helps smooth out pores

What I Don't Love

- Only stays oil free for about 5 hours

 Final Thoughts

I quite like this powder for touch ups during the day because it's so portable and instantly mattifies my face, however I prefer to use a loose powder to set my makeup at the start of the day rather than a pressed powder. I found that this pressed powder gave me about 5 hours of oil free skin and helped smooth out the pores around my nose, plus it's got super cute and functional packaging! I would definitely recommend this pressed powder for anyone wanting a cute, portable powder to help with short term oil control.

You can purchase the Innisfree No Sebum Mineral Pact for $16AUD from Skinlosophy!

Thanks so much to Skinlosophy for sponsoring this product! ^.^

Store Review - Skinlosophy

(Sponsored)
Hello Princesses!

Today I'm going to be talking about a fairly new Asian Beauty store from Australia called Skinlosophy! As most of you know, I live in New Zealand, and we only have a couple of stores that physically sell Asian Beauty products. These stores are all in one mall, in one city, in the entire country, and I don't live in that city. -.- We also have one online store called Hikosencara, and these stores sell the "mainstream" or "marketable" cosmetics and skincare like Missha, Etude House and TonyMoly. 

Don't get me wrong, I'm all for the mainstream brands, but there is so much more out there in terms of Asian Beauty and Skincare, and Skinlosophy fills a little of that gap with brands like 3CE, BanillaCo, Iope, Nature Republic and Sulawasho, so I was incredibly excited when Skinlosophy reached out to me to send me some Korean beauty goodies! ^.^

Website Practicality

I find the website design aesthetically pleasing, it's very clean and fresh looking! I love that there is a very obvious search bar (sometimes they get a little hidden with busy backgrounds) and that you can browse through brands, types of products (lip products, face products etc) or price range.

It's easy to create a login, sign in, add products to your cart and check out. I really like that every product has a description, ingredients list (great for people with allergies or sensitive skin) and pictures of the products.

Price Comparison

This is a little difficult because Skinlosophy is in AUD while Hikosencara is in NZD and Roseroseshop is in USD. I've converted them all into NZD but since the AUD is so low in comparison to USD this could change by a couple of dollars!

Skinlosophy - Kiss Kiss Patch $3.21 + Shipping $10.71 = $13.92
Hikosencara - Kiss Kiss Patch $4.00 + Shipping $3.50 = $7.50
RoseRoseShop - Kiss Kiss Patch $2.09 + Shipping $4.78 = $6.87

All of the prices are relatively similar for the products, but you can see that the shipping is where the difference in pricing really lies.

Shipping and Packaging

My package arrived after six working days, and came in a standard little box. All of my items were securely bubble wrapped and nothing was broken!

Products

Too Cool For School Egg Mousse Pack (100ml)- $18.00

Too Cool for School Egg Mousse Pack is a wash off type essence pack with very soft texture.


It forms very fine lather like genuine mousse, helping remove excess sebum and impurities without leading to tight sensation in addition to the functions of whitening, moisturizing and nourishing. 


The contained protein and vitelline extracted mainly from eggs are great skin moisturizers to refine your skin and make the skin shine with radiance.


Too Cool For School Egg Mousse Pack will turn your skin to become as smooth as the eggs surface. This is for all skin types, to use day and night.

When I saw the packaging for this product I was really intrigued! Eggs are supposed to be amazing for controlling pore size, but the smell of egg whites makes me want to vomit (literally, unfortunately) so I've never really been able to try out an egg white mask properly. The second I pumped out some of the product I was overcome by giggles. It has the exact same texture and feel as shaving cream! Don't worry if like me you can't stand the smell of raw egg whites because this product smells like lovely flowers.

I can't comment on the claim that it will whiten your skin, but it definitely made my skin feel a lot more moisturized! I used this mask at night, and in the morning my skin was quite oily and shiny but still moisturized, so I'm not sure if I would use this mask in the morning if it makes my skin produce excess oil.

I find the appearance of the mask quite hilarious, and it feels really funny to use! It pumps out a thick velvety foam that you massage it into your skin. Leave it to sink in and you will feel the mask bubbling a little bit while the foam deflates. Look out for a full review in a couple of weeks! ^.^

INNISFREE No Sebum Mineral Pact - $16.00

Innisfree No Sebum Mineral Pact is an oil controlling pressed powder encased in a cute green packaging.

Formulated with nourishing Jeju natural minerals and mint extracts, this powder takes away shine from your face to leave you with fresh looking skin.


This powder pact is translucent in colour, making it perfect for every skin tone.

This powder compact has the most beautiful embossed leaf pattern around the edge of the powder. It's super compact, so great to keep in your handbag for touch ups and comes with a plastic separator to keep the puff from sitting in the product! The powder isn't too finely milled, so you do need to make sure that you press it into your skin quite well, otherwise it tends to look a little cakey. I find this product does a great job of setting my makeup and helping it stay matte throughout the day.

3 CONCEPT EYES LIP PIGMENT (BRIGHT ORANGE) - $15.00

3 Concept Eyes Lip Pigment is a multitasking product that can work as a lipstick and a blush.

With a creamy formulation, the product blends seamlessly into lips and skin for an opaque or sheer finish.


Blend this lip pigment with other shades for original, flattering colours to suit your individuality and style.

This product is quite small and great for traveling since the lid screws on securely! You guys all know that double duty products own my heart, and since this product doubles as a lip and cheek product in a really flattering colour, I am so sold! I also really love that you can buy other colours to mix your perfect shade as well as a white mixer to create lighter shades. This product isn't nearly as bright orange as it looks out of the tube, but more like a salmon orange that's really flattering on my pale warm skin. It's also quite forgiving on dry and deep wrinkled lips, so I am a happy girl!

What I Love

- Well priced products
- Fast and secure shipping
- Easy to navigate website
- Good selection of Korean Beauty products that are hard to find in New Zealand stores

What I Don't Love

- Moderately expensive shipping

Final Thoughts

I really enjoyed my shopping experience with Skinlosophy! The products are well priced, the shipping was quick, nothing was broken and the website is really pleasant to navigate! I would definitely recommend Skinlosophy to New Zealand and Australian residents because the products will get to you a lot faster (6 day wait in comparison to a 26 day wait) which always makes me feel a lot more satisfied! Plus for all my Australian beauties, Skinlosophy offers free shipping on orders over $99 (and I'm sure the shipping is even quicker for you too!). ^.^

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