Cherry's Pick

Annyeong! Since I did a major haul of korean beauty products this past month. I thinks it's time to give my take on each of them.

                                 

I bought this one from @koreana_ph at instagram for only P350 ($8) for the full size tube of 45ml. I think this is probably the cheapest snail product I bought so far. What really caught my attention is that it's a SNAIL GEL CREAM. Snail products have been pretty popular around asian beauty culture. I wonder why gel cream when I think it's really only gel at first glance. 

        

The packaging is pretty simple. The box and tube are in light pink shade, but what I love about their box is the Mizon authentication sticker -- we all know how fake one are bound to find their in the market once a product becomes popular. The full size tube is great for travel purposes. It doesn't take up much space in my bag :)

         

What I love about the packaging is how hygienic the product is. When you take the cap off you will see that the tube is sealed (meaning it's not sampled or contaminated). Thumbs Up!

Smell: None. It doesn't smell funny either. 

Consistency and Application: 

         

Although this is said to be a Gel Cream, the consistency in my opinion is gel through and through. It slips and is absorbed easily by my skin, thanks to the silicone ingredient. I really don't think of this as a cream since it doesn't leave my skin in a oily state unlike some creams and despite of it's snaily consistency.

I used this one the first time as my last basic skincare step, and I woke up feeling my skin very moisturized and hydrated in the morning. Since I usually have one or two zits appearing due to the nature of my profession --- zombie nurse --- I tried to use this on one of my zits to see if it really has that trouble vestige care. I think my zits dried up after 2 days of application, so overall I think this is good for healing up zits. But so far, I haven't seen some of my stubborn spots to fade after 1 week of using this product. 

I think with continuous usage, maybe 6 weeks, it would be beneficial for your skin. Although I don't use this everyday, I use this whenever I want to relax my stressed out face. I usually put this in the refrigerator for 30mins and then use this as an overnight mask to give me the hydrated and relax face in the morning.

Pros:

1. Affordable for only PHP350.00

2. Doesn't leave my skin oily after application.

3. Good for hydration.

4. Hygienic

Con:

1. Pretty average like any gel moisturizer.

2. Doesn't live up to my expectation.

Rating: 4/5

Would I recommend this? I think it can be used as an everyday moisturizer for hydration, but that's it. :)

What's your favorite snail product?

 I have been a make-up junkie/hoarder/addict or whatever you call it for 5 years now. I love trying different beauty products in the market, some with awesome results, others with "just okay", and if I'm unfortunate enough a disaster.

          

When I received my package, she forgot about my addition, the 3W Clinic Professional Powder but was honest about it and shipped the item the same day. Note: All my orders are freeshipped :)

                       

Here's a quick peek of the products I got. I'm going to have a review of each of these products in the following days!

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                                              Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream 45ml - P350 ($8)

What’s the use: I’ve read a lot of reviews from fellow bloggers about this product and decided to get one to see why everyone is raving this even though it's a SNAIL Cream.

  

     

Snail Products are pretty popular not only in Korea but even in Japan and Thailand :)

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                   Scinic 7 Vitamins VITA Plus Cover CC Special Cushin SPF50+++ 12g - P1000 ($23)

What's the use: Also a new rave from Korea. It's basically a BB or CC Cream in compact and a special polyurethane puff that can be of use to retouch your make-ups in a hassle-free way.

      

This compact is an innovative sponge cushion design, that creates radiant and natural glow upon the light application to the skin. Covers skin texture and blemish clearly to create transparent, natural and illuminating skin. Contains 7 essential vitamins: Vitamin E, B3, B5, B6, C, H, F, extract from Sea Buckhorn. 

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                                       Missha Perfect Cover BB Cream #21 20ml - P450 ($10)

This is probably my top 1 BB cream of all time. This BB cream never ceases my expectation no matter how long I been using it. :)

What's the use: It's a lightweight blemish balm cream with excellent coverage and dark spot correction. It also has high UV Protection with SPF42 PA+++ and works as an anti-aging cream.

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                              Tony Moly Kiss Lover Lip Master #4 Allure Orange, 5ml - P480 ($11)

         

This product is probably the one that I'm most excited to try, as I love peachy or orangey lip color and is always on the look out for a lip brand that would match my lips. 

What's the use: Tint + Gloss + Lipstick all in one lip color. Soft application with matte finish. Promises clear color, creamy and matte finish for long lasting lip makeup.

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                                         Aritaum WannaBe Cushion Tint #3 Blondie - P400 ($9)

          

The top best seller cushion tint in Korea. With 10 vibrant colors and Lip Concealer to choose from. Best use in applying the famous korean ulzzang gradient lips. If you meet this one, you could not satisfy with other lip makeup products

                           

                                     SkinFood Vita Water Drop CC Cream SPF35PA+++ D2 - P600 ($13)

If you guys know BB cream then I'm sure you have heard of CC cream, aka Complete Control Cream, the all-in-one cream that works on both skin care and makeup. SkinFood Vita Water Drop CC Cream is the first generation CC cream of SkinFood. I've read great reviews on this product and decided to add this on my list of must-try :)

What's the use: This product is absorbed in the skin deeply making the skin smooth. This product have the function of skincare and skincover, protects skin while making the skin tone brighter.

                       

                                      3W Clinic Professional Natural Make-Up Powder #23 - P400 ($9)

My number 1 setting powder on my list of must-buys. This product is I think comparable to Ben Nye Luxury Powder and even Revlon Mineral Powder (and we all know how expensive the latter is!) 

What's the use: Popular among celebrities and women in Korea, the ultra-fine powder secures  makeup in place even when sweating while keeping skin moisturized. It creates a soft-focus effect for a brighter, smoother complexion.

Ms. Pena also is generous in giving samples of korean brands. Here are the samples that came with my items:

         

Ms. Pena also has a physical store at I think in Cavite. You can contact her on the ff. sites below:

                                        www.facebook.com/szakiyahpena

                                        www instagram.com/koreana_ph

Oh and since I was excited to try on the products, I did a little make-up here and there.

                                  

Basic Skin Care --> Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream --> Lioele Dr. Ampoule --> SkinFood Vita Water Drop CC Cream --> Missha Perfect Cover BB Cream --> 3W Clinic Powder --> 4U2 Auto Eyebrow Liner --> Revlon Mascara --> In2it Cheek Palette (Peach) --> Vaseline Lip Theraphy --> Tony Moly Kiss Lover Lip Master #4.

PS: Excuse my zits! Having a bad breakout right now :)

I've been reading and watching alot of reviews about this particular drugstore cosmetics for a long time now. It made me curious enough to actually go to Watson's to purchase a bunch of their products. Here's the sneak peek of my first ever ELF products haul.