First Impression: Nature Republic Super Origin Collagen BB Cream

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Today I'm going to be talking about the Nature Republic Super Origin Collagen BB Cream! This is my last post for 2016, but also my last First Impression post too. I'm finding that my First Impressions are becoming less helpful as I progress as a blogger, mostly because I'm unable to tell whether I like products when I only use one sample sachet and I feel like the posts are becoming half baked because I can't offer much information other than the scent and texture of most products. I will also have a new schedule starting in 2017, so I will reveal that tomorrow!

What Does It Do?

"This BB Cream with the active ingredient of a plant-based collagen makes the skin firm and supple.
- covers skin trouble and creates thin and bright makeup.
- vegetable originated ceramide creates resilient skin.
- natural moisturizing ingredient remains moisturized skin for houre.
- SPF25/PA++"(1)

First Impression: Lioele Pore Clean & Tightening Dr. Ampoule

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Today I'm going to be talking about the Lioele Pore Clean & Tightening Dr. Ampoule! This Ampoule claims to make your pores pretty much disappear. I'm quite skeptical about this since pores don't open and close, it's pretty difficult to minimize pores!

What Does It Do?

"Lioele Pore Clean & Tightening Dr. Ampoule is a highly concentrated serum made with Lioele's patented formula Phyto-Oligo to drastically decrease the size of pores. The innovative formula is easily absorbed and clinically proven to tighten enlarged pores for a more youthful appearence. Ingredients include Zinc PCA to eliminate excess sebum while effectively shrinking pore size. Lioele Pore Cleaning & Tightening Dr. Ampoule is perfect for oily and acne prone skin due to it's anti-bacterial ingredients like tea tree oil and limonum lemon fruit oil extract.

This is an excellent product to add to your pore treatment routine. There are many products on the market that help extract pores, but they don't decrease the pore size. Enlarge pores can make our skin look tired and rough. By shrinking pores it will help bring back the baby soft look.

Benefits:
    Sebum Control
    Decrease pore size
    Softening
    Smoothing
    Anti-Bacterial

How to use: Apply product after extraction treatment. A toner may be used before applying this product. Allow product to soak into skin before applying other creams or serums."(1)

Review: Skinfood White Grape Fresh Foundation and Pact

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Today I'm going to be talking about the Skinfood White Grape Fresh Foundation and Pact! This review was requested by a lovely viewer, and since both products came in the shade 13 I thought they may be a good fit for my skin!

Review: TonyMoly Pikachu Honey Moisture Cream

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Today I'm going to be talking about the TonyMoly Pikachu Honey Moisture Cream! Just like all the other Pikachu products, I definitely bought this because it has a Pikachu on the front. I chose the Honey Cream over the other options because my skin seems to quite like honey products.

Fail or Holy Grail Review: Holy Grails of 2016

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Today I'm going to be talking about my Holy Grails of 2016! Last week I talked about my Fails of 2016, and this is a great way to keep track of whether the Holy Grails stay Holy Grails throughout the year!

Where I Purchase Asian Skincare and Cosmetics

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Today I'm going to be talking about where I buy my Asian Beauty and Cosmetic! I get asked this question all the time, and it's slightly hard for me to answer because I make an effort to shop at a lot of different stores so I can do store reviews, but also because I live in New Zealand and a lot of online stores only ship to USA. So I'm going to be talking about stores that are NZ based, and my favourite stores that ship internationally!

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas Princesses! ^  ^

First Impression: Hello Everybody B will save your hair

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Today I'm going to be talking about the Hello Everybody B will save your hair! The brand is called Hello Everybody and I cannot stop saying Hi Everybody I'm Dr Nick in my head. I can't stop. Send help.

What Does It Do?

"Save your do with the Biotin Treatment!
The Biotin Treatment is integrated with biotin treatment to vitalize your locks with natural proteins to strengthen & nourish hair inside and out ! The organic oils hydrate and prevent dryness to leave a natural, healthy shine.

Revitalize with the Biotin Treatment ! The Biotin Treatment is designed with organic, plant based ingredients including 6 different proteins & biotin, 7 super seeds, and 4 botanic oils to revitalize severely damaged locks. The proteins nourish and vitalize the hair follicles to rebuild from the inside while the super seeds smooth and condition to leave your hair silky smooth. Then the botanic oils hydrate and prevent dryness to leave a natural, healthy shine to leave your hair looking and feeling good all around. Save your beautiful locks with the Biotin Treatment today !

How to use

After shampooing, apply the Biotin Treatment all over the hair, avoiding the roots and focusing on the ends, then massage for 2-3 minutes and rinse off well."(1)

First Impression: Confume Argan Treatment Oil

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Today I'm going to be talking about the Confume Argan Treatment Oil! I was given a random sample of this oil at some point and decided to give it a try!

What Does It Do?

"The ultimate moisturizer for hair. The Confume argan oil hair treatment deeply penetratesinto each strand of hair, providing the greatest level of nourishment, moisture and elasticity.

The Confume argan oil hair treatment works deep within the hair to repair and reconstruct dry and damaged strands, preventing split ends, fly-aways and future damage. Bring each strand of hair back to health with the Confume argan oil hair treatment. Get silky, smooth, healthy looking hair fast!

How to useFor Hair

Use it towel dried hair or apply a small pea size amount to ends of dry hair and comb through. It can be used before blow drying to protect your hair from heat damage. Mix a small amount of Argan oil hair treatment with shampoo or treatments to boost the supply of nutrition to your hair.

 

For Body

Rub a small amount of argan oil hair treatment on areas with dry skin. Or, mix argan oil into your daily body moisturizer to supply the skin with more nutrition and boosted moisture.

Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Disiloxane, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil , Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate , Frangrance"(1)

Review: Skinfood Rose Essence Soft Cream Blusher

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Today I'm going to be talking about the Skinfood Rose Essence Soft Cream Blushers! I've always been curious about these cream blushes, so I took the opportunity to grab them during some recent sales!

Review: A'Pieu Air Fit Cushion

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Today I'm going to be talking about the A'Pieu Air Fit Cushion! I saw this cushion while browsing Roseroseshop, and since it was about $5USD I decided to just grab it because it was so cheap and came in the shade 13 which I assumed would be nice and pale.

Fail or Holy Grail Review: Fails of 2016

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Today I'm going to be talking about my Fails of 2016! This is a post where I'm going to talk about how I feel about some of the Fails of the year, and I'm also going to be talking about my Holy Grails next week too!

Store Review: Smith and Caugheys

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Today I'm going to be talking about my shopping experience with Smith and Caugheys! Smith and Caugheys are a department store in New Zealand that also have an online website. I have never shopped with Smith and Caugheys online since I usually drive up to Auckland to shop in person!

Website Practicality

I found it easy to create a login, fill my cart and checkout. I also found the website really good for searching specific products, and general browsing.

Review: Etude House Rosy Tint Lips

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Today I'm going to be talking about the Etude House Rosy Tint Lips! You're not dreaming, I did review these last year, but last years review gathered a lot of annoyed viewers telling me off for my bad camera and editing software on Youtube. Since then I have upgraded both my Camera and editing equipment, but a year later I still have comments every week telling me that the colours are off (which gets really annoying since I did address the concern the description box) so I'm just going to redo the entire review. The only thing different in this review will be the photos, my opinion on the product hasn't changed.

First Impression: Holika Holika Skin and AC Mild Soothing Emulsion and Clear Toner

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Today I'm going to be talking about the Holika Holika Skin and AC Mild Soothing Emulsion and Clear Toner! I received these super cute little samples in a recent order, so I decided to give them a go!

What Does It Do?

Holika Holika Skin and AC Mild Clear Toner
"The clear toner tones up skin with its refreshing moisturizing effect while soothing problem areas.

    Controls greasy look by too much sebum & gives cool & fresh feeling & rich moisturizing to the skin.  Soothes acne  & have big capacity.
    Skin & AC Mild Sebum X Complex
        Laurel tree leaf Extract : Removing Skin Waste
        Micro Apple Water : Removing Dead Cells
        Arugula extract : Makes the skin healthy & firming
     10 Free System:  No Benzyl Alcohol, Imidazolidinyl Urea , Diazolidinyl Urea , Triethanolamine ,Petrolatum , talc, Polyacrylamide, Mineral oil, ruminant related contents, sulfate detergent.

How to Use: Dispense an appropriate amount onto cotton ball and gently wipe along the skin texture. 

Ingredients: WATER, ALCOHOL, PROPANEDIOL, AMARANTHUS CAUDATUS SEED EXTRACT, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, ULMUS DAVIDIANA ROOT EXTRACT, PHENOXYETHANOL, DISODIUM EDTA, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, FICUS CARICA (FIG) FRUIT EXTRACT, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, CERAMIDE 3, CHRYSANTHEMUM MORIFOLIUM FLOWER EXTRACT, PYRUS MALUS (APPLE) FRUIT EXTRACT, SODIUM CITRATE, LAURUS NOBILIS LEAF EXTRACT, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) EXTRACT, ERUCA SATIVA LEAF EXTRACT, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, CITRIC ACID, FRAGRANCE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) OIL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CITRUS LIMON (LEMON) FRUIT OIL, CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA (BERGAMOT) FRUIT OIL, CYMBOPOGON SCHOENANTHUS OIL, CYMBOPOGON NARDUS (CITRONELLA) OIL, GERANIUM MACULATUM OIL"(1)

First Impression: It's Skin Power 10 Formula VE and CO Effectors

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Today I'm going to be It's Skin Power 10 Formula VE and CO Effectors! I've tried so many of these cute little essences, but I have yet to try the VE and CO Effectors!

What Does It Do?

CO Effector
"Collagen serum concentrated with vegetable collagen extracts hydrates the skin from the inside, giving it a look of effervescence and resilience immediately after applying.

Ingredients: hydrolyzed extensin, water, butylene glycol, glycerin, polyglutamic acid, carbomer, triethanolamine, methylparaben, disodium EDTA, chlorphenesin, fragrance"

Its skin Power 10 Formula CO Effector​.Enriched ampoule serum that contains vegetable collagen concentrate and PGA. High potency serum quenches skin thirst and reverses the effects of premature aging with the use of Phyto Collagen. Superbly hydrating serum provides immediate relief to dry and dull skin and creates a soft, moist veil for long-lasting hydration that helps it stay vibrant and resilient. ​​

Suggested Use

After adjusting your skin with toner, apply moderate amount (2 to 3 times with pipette) on face and neck gently.

Active Ingredients

Water, hydrolyzed extensin, butylene glycol, glycerin, polyglutamic acid, neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, carbomer, triethanolamine, methylparaben, peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, ppg-26-buteth-26, disodium edta, chlorphenesin, fragrance

- See more at: http://www.stylekorean.com/shop/it-s-skin-power-10-formula-co-effector-30ml/14309638203985/#sthash.BJulM4j8.dpuf

Its skin Power 10 Formula CO Effector​.Enriched ampoule serum that contains vegetable collagen concentrate and PGA. High potency serum quenches skin thirst and reverses the effects of premature aging with the use of Phyto Collagen. Superbly hydrating serum provides immediate relief to dry and dull skin and creates a soft, moist veil for long-lasting hydration that helps it stay vibrant and resilient. ​​

Suggested Use

After adjusting your skin with toner, apply moderate amount (2 to 3 times with pipette) on face and neck gently.

Active Ingredients

Water, hydrolyzed extensin, butylene glycol, glycerin, polyglutamic acid, neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, carbomer, triethanolamine, methylparaben, peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, ppg-26-buteth-26, disodium edta, chlorphenesin, fragrance

- See more at: http://www.stylekorean.com/shop/it-s-skin-power-10-formula-co-effector-30ml/14309638203985/#sthash.BJulM4j8.dpuf

Its skin Power 10 Formula CO Effector​.Enriched ampoule serum that contains vegetable collagen concentrate and PGA. High potency serum quenches skin thirst and reverses the effects of premature aging with the use of Phyto Collagen. Superbly hydrating serum provides immediate relief to dry and dull skin and creates a soft, moist veil for long-lasting hydration that helps it stay vibrant and resilient. ​​

Suggested Use

After adjusting your skin with toner, apply moderate amount (2 to 3 times with pipette) on face and neck gently.

Active Ingredients

Water, hydrolyzed extensin, butylene glycol, glycerin, polyglutamic acid, neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, carbomer, triethanolamine, methylparaben, peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, ppg-26-buteth-26, disodium edta, chlorphenesin, fragrance

- See more at: http://www.stylekorean.com/shop/it-s-skin-power-10-formula-co-effector-30ml/14309638203985/#sthash.BJulM4j8.dpuf

Its skin Power 10 Formula CO Effector​.Enriched ampoule serum that contains vegetable collagen concentrate and PGA. High potency serum quenches skin thirst and reverses the effects of premature aging with the use of Phyto Collagen. Superbly hydrating serum provides immediate relief to dry and dull skin and creates a soft, moist veil for long-lasting hydration that helps it stay vibrant and resilient. ​​

Suggested Use

After adjusting your skin with toner, apply moderate amount (2 to 3 times with pipette) on face and neck gently.

Active Ingredients

Water, hydrolyzed extensin, butylene glycol, glycerin, polyglutamic acid, neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, carbomer, triethanolamine, methylparaben, peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, ppg-26-buteth-26, disodium edta, chlorphenesin, fragrance

- See more at: http://www.stylekorean.com/shop/it-s-skin-power-10-formula-co-effector-30ml/14309638203985/#sthash.BJulM4j8.dpuf

Its skin Power 10 Formula CO Effector​.Enriched ampoule serum that contains vegetable collagen concentrate and PGA. High potency serum quenches skin thirst and reverses the effects of premature aging with the use of Phyto Collagen. Superbly hydrating serum provides immediate relief to dry and dull skin and creates a soft, moist veil for long-lasting hydration that helps it stay vibrant and resilient. ​​

Suggested Use

After adjusting your skin with toner, apply moderate amount (2 to 3 times with pipette) on face and neck gently.

Active Ingredients

Water, hydrolyzed extensin, butylene glycol, glycerin, polyglutamic acid, neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, carbomer, triethanolamine, methylparaben, peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, ppg-26-buteth-26, disodium edta, chlorphenesin, fragrance

- See more at: http://www.stylekorean.com/shop/it-s-skin-power-10-formula-co-effector-30ml/14309638203985/#sthash.BJulM4j8.dpuf

Review: The Face Shop Disney Ink Gel Stick

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Today I'm going to be talking about The Face Shop Disney Ink Gel Sticks! I purchased these because I really enjoyed using the Disney Edition Watery Tints, and they are just so cute! Honestly, I buy a lot of things just because they're cute.

Review: TonyMoly Pikachu Mini Cover Cushion

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Today I'm going to be talking about the TonyMoly Pikachu Mini Cover Cushion! I bought this cushion in the shade No1 which is the lightest colour, and I was drawn to this product because of the super cute packaging!

Fail or Holy Grail Review: Holika Holika Baby Silky Foot One Shot Peeling

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Today I'm going to be talking about the Holika Holika Baby Silky Foot One Shot Peeling! This peel was recommended by the lovely people at RAsianBeauty since I found the TonyMoly Peel to be so lackluster. I'm so happy to say that this peel is a Holy Grail rather than a Fail!

This post contains a lot of photos of feet as well as photos of feet in the middle of peeling. If you don't want to look at peeling feet or feet in general please don't read or watch this review for the obvious reason that I show my feet to show the progress the peel makes, not to gross people out. We all have feet, mine aren't that gross I promise! ^ ^

Store Review: BeautynetKorea

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Today I'm going to be talking about my shopping experience with BeautyNetKorea! I've shopped with BNK before, but they're not my usual go-to KBeauty Store. Since I shopped there last they have revamped their website, and I think it is so much better (the last one just had pop ups absolutely everywhere and I hated it) and I really feel that the navigation has improved too.

Website Practicality

I think that BNK have made good changes to their website, it's much easier to navigate now! I had no issues searching for products, adding them to my cart and checking out.

How To: Create Your Own 10 Step Skincare Routine

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Today I'm going to be talking about how you can create your own 10 step skincare routine! Once you're happy with your basic four step skincare routine, you can add some extra steps. These are not necessary at all if you're happy with the four step routine. Personally, I find it quite soothing and relaxing to go through a long skincare routine, and I find it makes my skin feel and look really lovely. Having a long routine is not synonymous with having good skin, and it can take a really long time to find the perfect routine for your skin.

First Impression: Too Cool For School Rules Dual Cover BB Cream

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Today I'm going to be talking about the Too Cool For School Rules Dual Cover BB Cream! I really wanted to try this BB Cream since I really loved the Dinoplatz CC Cream!

What Does It Do?

"Too Cool for School Dual Cover BB Cream is a BB cream with Concealer balm. It protects skin from UV (SPF30PA++) while containing ingredients to relieve acne and you can do makeup without having worry about trouble. It Covers blemish perfectly,delivering various benefits, including hydrating, soothing, repairing, nourishing, replenishing, brighten, protecting, pores concealing and discoloration correcting

How to use

Apply a proper amount. Blend it evenly to entire face. For areas with enlarged pores or blemish, tip the cream on troubled points for better concealing effect. Afterwards, you may apply loose powder or foundation for a long-lasting nude makeup look."(1)

First Impression: Etude House Precious Mineral BB Dation

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Today I'm going to be talking about the Etude House Precious Mineral BBdation! I was sent this sample in the shade W13 and decided to try it out anyway, knowing the colour would not be ideal.

What Does It Do?

Not a clue, I can't find a proper description anywhere!

Review: TonyMoly Pikachu Mini Cushion Blusher

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Today I'm going to be talking about the TonyMoly Pikachu Mini Cushion Blusher! These are my first blush cushions, so I was really intrigued by how these would work with my skin since I really like Cushion foundations and BB Creams! It also helps that they are super cute Pikachu themed products!

Review: Aritaum Ginger Sugar Tint Lip Balm

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Today I'm going to be talking about the Aritaum Ginger Sugar Tint Lip Balm! These little lip balms look so cute, and they are also my first Aritaum products! I have persistently dry lips, so I'm always on the hunt for something that makes my lips look pretty, but also doesn't dry them out.

Fail or Holy Grail Review: Missha Line Friends Mild Sun

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Today I'm going to be talking about the Missha Line Friends Mild Sunscreen! I bought this sunscreen since I've previously loved the Missha Safe Block, so I was hoping that this would be another Holy Grail for me! However, it was not to be.

Store Review: TesterKorea

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Today I'm going to be talking about my shopping experience with TesterKorea! I've shopped with Testerkorea before, but I thought it was time for an update!

Website Practicality

Testerkorea's website is really easy to navigate, but I wish that I could estimate my shipping fee while looking at my cart, rather than having to click another three pages over to see if adding one small lipstick bumps up my shipping charge. One of the changes I noticed is that they now show you the USD price alongisde the Korean Won price which is great! Other than the shipping estimation, I found it easy to search for items through the search bar, and the drop down bars, add items to my cart and wishlist, and check out.

Provided for Review: Berrisom Oops My Lip Tint Pack

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Today I'm going to be talking about the Berrisom Oops My Lip Tint Pack! This pack of tints kindly sent to me for review by BB Cosmetic! I've seen these all over Facebook and they look like so much fun!

First Impression: Etude House Berry AHA Bright Peel Mild Gel and Boosting Serum

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Today I'm going to be talking about the Etude House Berry AHA Bright Peel Mild Gel and Boosting Serum! These are fairly new products, so when I received some of these samples I was really excited to try them out!

What Does It Do?
Berry AHA Bright Peel Mild Gel

"The gomage-type peeling mask makes skin look smooth and clear by gently removing stubborn dead skin cells with plant-derived cellulose.

How to apply
Dry face after cleansing and dispense certain amount, evenly applying onto face in a circular motion for 2~3 minutes with fingertips.
Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.

Water, Cellulose, Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract , Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Betaine, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Allantoin, Urea, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lactic Acid, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, Ceramide Np, Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol"(1)

First Impression: Tony Moly The Oriental Gyeol Cream

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Today I'm going to be talking about the Tony Moly The Oriental Gyeol Cream! I previously talked about the night cream version of this cream which I didn't particularly like, so I was interested to see if the regular version worked better for my skin! I could only find one description of the product which is uh, interesting.

What Does It Do?

"For beautiful skin texture: Moisturizing Firming and lustre. Salivary gland of leech: Improves unhealthy complexion. Sucks out bad blood. Cheongyeoul Boyundan: Anti-heat aging. Soothes facial redness and flushing. Onggi fermentation process for 24 months (more potent formulation) Deer Antler Collagen water and 12 medicinal herbs for skin nourishment and moisturization. Suitable for: Dry skin Facial flushing Dull and crumbly skin thin skin layer Skin problems at menopause Wrinkles Sensitive skin

How to use
Apply an appropriate amount to the skin around the eyes and spread thinly. Pat gently for better absorption."(1)

Review: MAC Studio Fix Fluid NC10 VS NW10

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Today I'm going to be talking about the MAC Studio Fix Fluid in NC10 and NW10! I talked about the NW10 formula back in April, so this is going to be more of a comparison of the colours for reference rather than a proper review as my opinion on the formula has not changed. This is the first time I've ever seen MAC make NC10 so I thought it was worth a comparison between the two lightest shades they offer.