My close friend asked me this question one fine day over ice-cream,
"What do you miss most about Korea?"
Other than strolling along Nami Island, the next thing that popped into my mind was the beauty houses they have along Myeondong and Insadong.
Seriously.
I remember walking into each beauty house and bought, well, at least 5 pieces of sheet masks because they're too cheap it'd be a sin not to buy and bring home.
And now that I have seven different BB Creams and too many different types of facial masks, I decided to share the experience here.
This blog could soon turn into my beauty diary!
(*_*)
*this is only 1/2 of what me and my sisters bought in Seoul. such collateral damage during holidays!*
Among the beauty houses in Seoul include Etude House, The Face Shop, Skin Food, Nature Republic, Missha, Tony Moly, Laneige, It's Skin and many more.
The first four are already launched in Malaysia with branches all over Malaysia.
While it's not fair to compare prices, it's a fact that products are at least 1/2 price cheaper in Korea. So basically if you're visiting Korea and you're using the products, better stock up! Why not kill two birds with a stone, right? ;)
Anyway, I'm thinking of doing reviews on some beauty products such as masks, BB Cream and maybe some cosmetics.
But as I don't really wear much cosmetics, most of the reviews would probably be on masks and skin care. Hope it'll help you girls to decide if you wanna start using them too. =)
Here's a picture of my facial masks collection:
I didn't include sheet masks because they're too variety.
As you can see, those 5 packets were free samples I got when I shopped at beauty houses in Seoul. They were very generous with free samples.
I was first told about the free samples by Ruhil before we went out shopping on my fourth day in Seoul. I wasn't prepared to shop for beauty products during holidays until she told me this and boy, she's so right! I could not not walk pass beauty houses and not entering them!
Super addictive I tell you!
Back to mask review, there's a variety of facial masks. There are tube, jar and sheet masks, some are peel off or washed or can be left all night while you're sleeping.
The first mask I wanna share would be a sleeping mask.
Etude House Moistfull Massage Mask, 180gm.
I forgot how much it cost back in Seoul but the retail price here is probably above RM40.
This is actually a 3-in-1 mask where it can be used as sleeping mask, massage mask where you massage the gel on your face for about 2-3mins and a normal 10-20mins mask. This is to be washed off after the proposed time.
The gel is peach-y colour and smells really nice and sweet. I always smell beauty products which I don't know why or how it has become a habit.
Now, masks in jar or tub can be a bit unhygienic as you'd have to dip your fingers to scoop out the products.
I can be a very hygiene freak when it comes to stuff I put on my face so I always scoop out the products using a spatula into a clean mask bowl.
I used a mask brush to spread the gel evenly onto my face.
The mask was really super cooling and didn't sting or burn my skin at all. I put a thick layer as I wanted to make it a sleeping mask.
Then I dozed off....
Well, except for a problem, I could hardly sleep that night!
It was my first time wearing sleeping mask and I guess I got too anxious and conscious about the gel got stuck on my pillow. And I forgot to tie my hair that I got a few strands stuck in my face.
I then decided I'm not a sleeping mask person.
Thank goodness it's a 3-in-1 mask so after this I would just use it as a normal 10-20mins mask.
The aftermath?
My skin felt very moist and plump-y. I could not stop touching my face which is another bad habit I'm starting to develop after wearing facial mask =))
Try it?
Definitely. Especially if you have dry or combination skin. I've a combination skin, by the way.
As I have other masks, I alternate them every other day. It's important to be discipline on wearing masks in order to see and feel the result.
Cons?
Well, it is only to moisturize skin. Other than that, it doesn't really do wonders to my humongous pores and dark spots.
Remember...
-to wash your face squeaky clean beforehand.
-to apply eye cream and lip balm before slapping the mask.
-to do a test on your neck to check if your skin is sensitive with the products.
More mask reviews coming up!
(^.^)
Other than strolling along Nami Island, the next thing that popped into my mind was the beauty houses they have along Myeondong and Insadong.
Seriously.
I remember walking into each beauty house and bought, well, at least 5 pieces of sheet masks because they're too cheap it'd be a sin not to buy and bring home.
And now that I have seven different BB Creams and too many different types of facial masks, I decided to share the experience here.
This blog could soon turn into my beauty diary!
(*_*)
*this is only 1/2 of what me and my sisters bought in Seoul. such collateral damage during holidays!*Among the beauty houses in Seoul include Etude House, The Face Shop, Skin Food, Nature Republic, Missha, Tony Moly, Laneige, It's Skin and many more.
The first four are already launched in Malaysia with branches all over Malaysia.
While it's not fair to compare prices, it's a fact that products are at least 1/2 price cheaper in Korea. So basically if you're visiting Korea and you're using the products, better stock up! Why not kill two birds with a stone, right? ;)
Anyway, I'm thinking of doing reviews on some beauty products such as masks, BB Cream and maybe some cosmetics.
But as I don't really wear much cosmetics, most of the reviews would probably be on masks and skin care. Hope it'll help you girls to decide if you wanna start using them too. =)
Here's a picture of my facial masks collection:
I didn't include sheet masks because they're too variety.As you can see, those 5 packets were free samples I got when I shopped at beauty houses in Seoul. They were very generous with free samples.
I was first told about the free samples by Ruhil before we went out shopping on my fourth day in Seoul. I wasn't prepared to shop for beauty products during holidays until she told me this and boy, she's so right! I could not not walk pass beauty houses and not entering them!
Super addictive I tell you!
Back to mask review, there's a variety of facial masks. There are tube, jar and sheet masks, some are peel off or washed or can be left all night while you're sleeping.
The first mask I wanna share would be a sleeping mask.
Etude House Moistfull Massage Mask, 180gm.I forgot how much it cost back in Seoul but the retail price here is probably above RM40.
This is actually a 3-in-1 mask where it can be used as sleeping mask, massage mask where you massage the gel on your face for about 2-3mins and a normal 10-20mins mask. This is to be washed off after the proposed time.
The gel is peach-y colour and smells really nice and sweet. I always smell beauty products which I don't know why or how it has become a habit.
Now, masks in jar or tub can be a bit unhygienic as you'd have to dip your fingers to scoop out the products.I can be a very hygiene freak when it comes to stuff I put on my face so I always scoop out the products using a spatula into a clean mask bowl.
I used a mask brush to spread the gel evenly onto my face.
The mask was really super cooling and didn't sting or burn my skin at all. I put a thick layer as I wanted to make it a sleeping mask.
Then I dozed off....
Well, except for a problem, I could hardly sleep that night!
It was my first time wearing sleeping mask and I guess I got too anxious and conscious about the gel got stuck on my pillow. And I forgot to tie my hair that I got a few strands stuck in my face.
I then decided I'm not a sleeping mask person.
Thank goodness it's a 3-in-1 mask so after this I would just use it as a normal 10-20mins mask.
The aftermath?
My skin felt very moist and plump-y. I could not stop touching my face which is another bad habit I'm starting to develop after wearing facial mask =))
Try it?
Definitely. Especially if you have dry or combination skin. I've a combination skin, by the way.
As I have other masks, I alternate them every other day. It's important to be discipline on wearing masks in order to see and feel the result.
Cons?
Well, it is only to moisturize skin. Other than that, it doesn't really do wonders to my humongous pores and dark spots.
Remember...
-to wash your face squeaky clean beforehand.
-to apply eye cream and lip balm before slapping the mask.
-to do a test on your neck to check if your skin is sensitive with the products.
More mask reviews coming up!
(^.^)
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