For the longest time, removing makeup was a misery to me. I didn't want to do anything to damage my skin, but boy, trying to remove all of my makeup (which is usually waterproof/stubborn) is a hassle for sure. This is the method I use to remove my makeup, which is fairly quick and does a good job of getting rid of all my makeup without destroying my face!
Let's get to the breakdown...
Step 1: Point Makeup Removal
Since your lip and eye makeup is usually the most stubborn, you'll want to start with that first. I use a point makeup remover (my favorite is the SkinFood Milk Shake Point Makeup Remover) and put some on a flat cotton pad. I then hold it over my eye for 30 seconds, which allows the makeup remover to dissolve some of the makeup.
You then went to gently swipe the excess eye makeup off with the pad. Be gentle!
Step 2: Cleansing Balm/Oil
At this point, I'm usually in the shower because for me, it's just easier to do the rest while I'm showering. But next, I use a cleansing balm or oil to break down my face makeup and the rest of my eye makeup. I've been using this one from Skinfood, which is their Black Sugar Deep Cleansing Balm, but my personal favorite is Banila Co's Clean it Zero! Massage your skin with the product until you feel like your makeup has loosened up.
When I go over my eye area, I use my finger tips to gentle massage my eyelashes to get all the mascara off. Then rinse!
Step 3: Remove Left-Over Eye Makeup
Oh, eye makeup, you never like coming off my face easily. I usually have to go back with a little bit of my point makeup remover and some q-tips and gently remove anything left around my eyes.
Step 4: Cleanse Your Face
Time for deep-cleaning! I've been using this cleansing brush (You can buy it HERE and use code "BeautyBreakdown" for 70% off! Holy Crap! Don't buy it full price! haha). I usually use the rubber brush because it's gentler on my skin from day-to-day, but in this video I used the grey brush.
Step 5: Rinse
Finally, rinse your skin and pat dry! Apply your toner and the rest of your skincare and you're good to go :) Happy makeup removal!
Weeee!!! It's first impressions time :) This week I'm reviewing the Too Cool For School Egg Mousse Pack. I got mine from Memebox, which is one of my favorite websites for buying Korean cosmetics, so if you want one too, you can pick one up HERE. As for a little background for this product, it is one of Too Cool For School's best selling products. Let's get to the breakdown...
Purpose...
Like a mask made out of real eggs, this mask is meant to improve the moisture balance of your skin as well as firm and add elasticity to your skin.
Application...
In the video, I used a ping-pong ball sized amount like the directions on Memebox said, however, I'd say you could use a little less. I used the amount pictured above and then ended up having too much product! haha. Then, just smooth it on your skin in an even layer :)
Process...
After you have spread the mask on your skin and massaged it for a minute, then let the mask sit for 10-20 minutes or until all the bubbles have popped.
Texture...
When applying this to your face at first, the mask is SO smooth. It's actually quite enjoyable massaging this into your skin. However, after all the bubbles have popped, your skin feels very sticky. This was my biggest complaint with this mask, but you just wash it off so it's really not a big deal!
Effects...
After I washed this off my skin and patted my face dry, my skin felt incredibly smooth! I can definitely see why this is a best selling product for Too Cool For School. My pores felt smaller, my skin felt so soft and smooth, and my face didn't feel overly dry!
Results...
Like I mentioned above, this mask left my face feeling so nice! Definitely a nice pick-me-up! I feel like this would be great for all skin-types because I have dry skin and my face felt clean and clear but didn't feel dry (like some masks that suck all the moisture from my skin!). For oily skin types, I feel like this would be a nice way to purify your skin and remove excess oil!
Overall: **** (and a half)
Application: ****
Benefits: ****
Results: *****
Packaging: ****
Well that's it for my review! Do you like the graphic I made for this post!? Haha. Also, don't forget to check out the video I made about this product and subscribe to my channel, The Beauty Breakdown! Love you guys :)
So this was a fun first impressions for me because I did it in a slightly different format! In this video/post, I'll be comparing the Holika Holika Magic Pole Mascara and The Benefit They're Real Mascara! Don't forget to subscribe to my channel, The Beauty Breakdown, if you haven't already because it helps me out a ton :) So let's get to the breakdown....
Packaging
The Holika Holika Magic Pole Mascara comes in this fun box! It unravels and reveals the mascara! I don't know why but I think this is so fun! haha.
Directions
I feel like everyone applies mascara a little differently so use this however you would normally apply mascara. From my experience, this mascara builds well so you don't need to worry about applying it a certain way.
Comparison
Here it is! The comparison of the two! As you could see in the video, when I was applying the mascaras, there wasn't a big different between the two. Application-wise, the Holika Holika one was slightly more lengthening while The Benefit one was more thickening. But you really couldn't see much of a difference between my eyes.
Brushes
The applicators in my opinion are fairly similar. Both have a plastic brush with spikes around the wand. On the tip, there are also some spikes so help apply mascara to the corner and lower lashes. This also helps with separating the lashes. Both brushes were good at preventing clumps.
Wear
Both of these mascaras wore really well. They didn't flake or smear during the day but at the same time, I don't have oily eyelids. Although, I don't think either one of these would do that even if you did have oily eyelids. On a side note, they do have waterproof versions in both mascaras. I don't like waterproof mascaras since they're too difficult for me to remove.
Comparison
Between the two, I LOVE both of these mascaras. I would only choose the Holika Holika one because it is a little bit cheaper than The Benefit They're Real mascara. If you're looking for a good lengthening mascara, try the Holika Holika one. For thickening, definitely try The Benefit one. But I would definitely recommend both :)
I was so excited when this arrived at my door! It's the Memebox Intense Hydration Box. This box is centralized around products that are meant to help rehydrate the skin and give your complexion a surge of moisture!
Let's get to the breakdown...
Like I mentioned above, all of these products are meant to be ultra hydrating for the skin. As always, when you receive your Memebox, you get a card inside that explains the products, lets you know how much they are, and gives you directions.
The retail value of this box is $96.30 for $45.00! That's almost 50% off! That's insane considering what's in this box ;)
Voila! Look at all the goodies in this box! One thing I thought was funny when I received it was I was super surprised at how heavy the package was! Let's look at the products individually!
This product is from Secret Key and it's their Starting Treatment Aura Mist ($13.50). It's meant to add hydration to you skin and has galactomyces in it. If you're not familiar with galactomyces, it's actually fermented yeast. This is supposed to be really great for your skin and help prevent wrinkles.
This is the SNP Acsys Hydra Essence ($20). It's a nice and light essence that helps with AC prevention. This is great for those who experience breakouts, but still need hydration for their skin!
This is the Enprani Moist Foam Cleanser ($25). If you're not familiar with Enprani, it's actually the luxury brand of Holika Holika. You can buy some Enprani products from Holika Holika stores. I bought an eye cream from Enprani, and it's really nice. I think this brand is designed for young adults to adults.
This was what was super heavy in the box since the container is glass and it's a huge tub! It's the Holika Holika Aqua Max Ultra Moisture Cream ($28). This is even the big size of it! This cream is very popular in Korea and I believe it's one of Holika Holika's best selling cream.
Of course, you can't forget about your lips! Lips need love too :) You also get the SkinFood Rose Essence Lip Balm ($9.40) or the avocado one. Obviously, I received the rose one, which smells lovely.
I hope this was helpful for those of you who were looking into purchasing this box :) How great is Memebox?! Full-sized products for so cheap!
I know, this post has been much awaited by a ton of you. The reason it took me so long to come up with this list is because there are SO many makeup products and brands to pick from! I really wanted to have an opportunity to think about and research what I felt were Korea's Must Have / Cult Favorite Makeup Products. I know these might not be the same for everyone, or you might have other products you love, but this is just meant to be a good starting place for those of you looking into buying Korean Makeup. Oh and if you haven't checked out the first part, which is all the must have Skincare Products, don't forget to check that out too!
I know when I started buying Korean makeup, I was so overwhelmed by everything. All of these products are makeup items I've personally used, researched and would recommend to anyone! Plus, these are pretty popular in the Asian Beauty World in general, so you know these have to be good ;)
Now enough rambling! Let's get to the breakdown....
Etude House Beauty Shot Face Blur: Boy, this is my holy grail primer. I did a full review of it and showed you guys how photoshopped this makes my skin! It truly makes my complexion look brighter and my skin flawless. Since it does have a brightening effect, try to get your hands on a sample if you're worried your skin is too tan/dark to use this!
Holika Holika Aqua Petit Jelly BB Cream: This is a very well-known BB cream in the Asian Beauty World. It's even loved by Michelle Phan! Seriously, this BB cream glides onto your skin, gives your face a soft glow and is very comfortable to wear. Beware, the shades to run light and there's not much of a color selection. So if your skin tone matches this, you're very lucky!
SkinFood Red Orange Makeup Finish: This is a very popular makeup setting mist that does a nice job of preserving your makeup throughout the day. Plus, it comes in 2 options: matte and glossy. This is nice because not everyone likes a matte makeup look but not everyone likes a glossy makeup look. So you can choose which one you prefer!
Etude House Precious Mineral Any Cushion: If you're planning on trying some new Korean Makeup, you must try at least one cushion foundation. These are awesome because they're easy to carry in your purse and give your skin a natural look. I like this one from Etude House and know most people that have tried it like it as well.
SkinFood Salmon Dark Circle Concealer: This little creamy pot of concealer does wonders on the skin. Since it has a peachy undertone to it, you can use it to cancel out the blue tones of dark circles. However, it's not overly peachy, so you can still use it to cover spots on your face! It's a great multi-tasking concealer!
Innisfree No-Sebum Mineral Powder: Ok, so this one was a weird one for me to mention because at the moment, I don't actually own the product. I've owned it in the past but used it up! So I'm showing you this one because the No-Sebum version comes in the same exact packaging except mint green. It's an awesome dupe for the Makeup Forever HD Setting Powder, but is much more affordable. I've never heard anyone complain or have any issues with this powder!
Holika Holika Jewel-Light Waterproof Eyeliners: These babies come in a variety of shades, colors, and finishing and are altogether amazing. Not only are they super affordable so you can try different colors, but they're also long-lasting and waterproof when they set!
Etude House Proof 10 Eye Primer: I discovered this eyeliner when I noticed a ton of Korean beauty gurus using it in their tutorials! Then I heard it was a good Urban Decay Eye Primer dupe, and I was sold! It really does make your eyeshadows last longer and look more vibrant. Plus, like a lot of items on this list, it's much more affordable :)
Tony Moly Petit Bunny Gloss Bar: This is on this list really for the cute factor. Every haul I've watched or read from Korea has had one of this in it. It's a nice, slim balm to keep with you when you need a little moisture to your lips or a light wash of color. It's also just fun to use because it's just so dang cute!
SkinFood Tomato Cool Jelly Tint: BEST TINT EVARRRRRR! I love this tint from Skinfood. It looks so natural on my lips and doesn't cling to the dry patches. It goes well with every makeup look and has really earned it's spot in my purse. I personally use this almost everyday, which says a lot considering the amount of lip tints I own!
RUNNER UPS!
I mentioned this at the end of my video, but there are a couple runner ups I wanted to mention that didn't make it into the video! These are just as good and are simply my personal recommendation to check out as well :)
Etude House Drawing Show Creamy Liner: I've tried a ton of gel eyeliners from Korea and have really enjoyed this one from Etude House. It's nice and creamy like the name implies and also lasts all day. I've used it a lot in my recent makeup tutorials, so if you want to see this in action, check those out on my channel, The Beauty Breakdown!
Tony Moly Luminous Goddess Aura Goddess Maker: WHY KOREA?! Why do the names of products have to be so long and repetitive?! Despite this, this product is awesome for achieving that dewy skin Korean girls always seem to have. It's great because there's actually no glitter or shimmer to this product. Just pure, glossy awesomeness!
Tony Moly Panda's Dream Eye So Cool Stick: This is another popular product from Korea. I actually think this is one of Tony Moly's best sellers! Love the packaging of this, of course, but the product itself is great for smoothing on puffy, tired eyes. A quick fix to rejuvenate and relax the eye area!
Well, there you have it! The second part to my list of Korean Must Have Makeup Products! I know there are so many more makeup products to mention, so if you have any personal suggestions, let me know in the comments below! I always love to hear your suggestions! Hope this was helpful for those of you who were like me and completely overwhelmed by all the makeup products Korea has to offer! :)
