[Review] Hapa Kristin Okurrr Kristin - Brown

Hello lovelies,
I am posting about contact lens after a really long time. I use contact lens of regular bases ( poor eye sight ) but for the past few months my prescription contact lenses have been causing a lot of discomfort and irritation. So I decided to invest in korean contact lens. I purchased these online from Yesstyle.com

I learned about Happa Kristen via Instagram post. A review claimed them to be very comfortable on the eyes. I prefer natural tinted contact lens which add subtle definition to the iris so I bought these really innocent brown lens from their daily line

The find the illustration of a girl on the box very cute. It is different from what you usually see on lens box. These lens are manufactured in Korea

Price: $19.99

Specifications: 

Type: 1 Day Pieces: 10pcs / box Dia(all): 13.4 mm (14.2mm)
B/C:8.7mm Water: 54% PC Hydrogel

Description : Warmth and loveliness are the keywords for this design. Can be worn on a daily basis due to its natural color.

There are 5 pairs single use lens in a box so that means that each pair roughly costs around 4$ . I love how these come in individually packed/ sealed pods. Makes them travel friendly since glass vials can shatter during transit.

These contact lens didn't come with a lens case of tweezers as they are meant for single use. But there is a cute page with directions and illustrations included in the box .

I pealed off the seal and popped the contact lens in my eye. The first thing I noticed was that it was so easy to apply. Secondly I didn't notice .01% discomfort or irritation. No stinging or blurring . The brown color design slightly enlarged the diameter of my pupils so my eyes look a bit doll like. These are so natural that my family couldn't actually tell that I was wearing contact lens. During the day my eyes didn't dry out at all or turned red. I wore these for 7hrs and it was so easy to remove by the end of the day

These are by far the most comfortable circle lens I have ever tried . I plan to purchase more from the brand in future

You can but these from Yesstyle or from Happa Kristen website directly. They ship worldwide

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[Review] AMOREPACIFIC APRIL TRIAL KIT

I was holding onto this kit so that I could use this on a trip or take it to hospital with me on a call day. But the Covid19 just threw water over all my plans so I decided to just incorporate the products to my routine and enjoy them before they expired.

I am very impressed by the thought that was put into curating this kit.  Because it is perfect . It contains all the cult favourite skincare that everyone loves. Moreover it includes all the basic and important skincare steps

Primera Peeling Facial Mild - Broccoli Sprout. 

Improves skin texture and tone through smooth removal of dead skin cells.
Removes dead skin cell to make the skin’s surface smooth. Biopolymer film forms a supple barrier to protect the skin.

Starting off with the peeling gel . I really liked the fresh clean scent. It is gentle and really removes all the dead cells. This is my first ever primera product and I would be excited to try more products from the brand in future

HERA Sun Mate Leports SPF 50 -

A travel kit is incomplete if it lacks sunscreen. I was so thrilled to try this deluxe tube of high end sunscreen

 Sunscreen that offers both water and sweat resistance with strong UV protection for prolonged outdoor activity. Enhanced PA++++ formula provides intensive protection against UVA to keep the skin healthy.

The product itself has a bit of a neon yellow tinge and  a hint of a floral scent to it. When you rub it onto the skin. It immediately adds a sheen to the face minus the white cast. It is very moisturizing and sits so beautifully under foundation . I have added this to my winter wishlist it is really worth the splurge

Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum EX Essence Anti Aging 

The packaging is so freakin' Adorable. Like look at that miniature pump bottle

An essential first-step serum formulated with JAUM Balancing Complex™ assures a glowing and healthier look by harmonizing the balance of your skin.

I got an opportunity to try out this essence from Sulwhasoo. Though the quantity was too small to see any significant results but I did enjoyed the texture and the ginseng scent. I might but a full size bottle for my mother

IOPE Super Vital Cream Rich

Heard Joan Kim mention this eye cream in her post. I know the tub looks small but this will last you a really long time

Total anti aging cream (ultra moisturizing) that contains powerful plant energy to meticulously care for complex signs of aging.

This smells a bit like tea. It is intensely moisturizing, preps under eye area for makeup and absorbs easily into the skin.

HANYUL - Pure Artemisia Mild Cleansing Foam 

I feel that my skincare is incomplete without Cica or Artemesia these days. First off the scent is so fresh . I really have this line from Hanyul on my wishlist

Excellent moisturizing power helps protect your skin after washing.
Removes makeup and reduces stimulation.
Rich lather cleanses every part of skin. 

The texture is really nice, it thoroughly removes dirt and sebum. And makes some really intense bubbles/foam

Laneige Water Sleeping Mask

The most talked about product from Laneige. I was expecting some kind of balm like sealant but the gel texture really caught me off guard

An overnight, moisture-recharging gel mask that quickly absorbs while you sleep to deeply hydrate skin. 

I have used this a few times I think this works with all skin types. The small tub is cute too

So this concludes my tiny review. If this kit  interests you, Goryeo Cosmetics has this in stock at a discounted price

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[Review] COSRX ONE STEP ORIGINAL CLEAR PAD

I was going through my blog posts archives when I noticed that I couldn't find a review of the Cosrx One Step Original Clear Pad so I decided to take pictures and post my review in time before it could end in my empties bin

This is the best selling pads from Cosrx. It has a been a cult favourite for years and has won several awards for its amazing performance. I have the green pads from the same line in my cabinet. (Read detailed review here )

The award-winning COSRX One Step Original Clear Pads are pre-soaked in betaine salicylate and willow bark water to chemically exfoliate without drying out your skin. Active ingredients penetrate deeply into pores to dissolve oil and dead skin cells, which help in controlling breakouts.

The first thing that caught my attention was the cute illustration of Mr Rx on the lid. I mean common how can you not love this cute and funny guy ? Anyways the pads are enclosed in a solid white tub. There are a total of 70 pads so even if you use one on daily bases . This will last you a solid two months. I would recommend partially opening the seal on top so that the solution does not dry out faster and there pads remain moist for long

These are dual texture pads. One side has an embossed pattern while other side has a smooth property to it. I usually swipe my face with the embossed side and then clean it off with the clear side . To me these pads smell like candy ( yum candy to be specific , my mom on the other hand thinks that the smell is close to floor cleaning solution)

I use these 3 times a week. I have noticed that with continuous use this clears up acne and refines skin texture. These have been around for several years but they haven't lost their popularity . Cosrx recently repackaged these to more serious/mature looking tub but the product is same. I would recommend these to anyone who has acne, clogged pores. It effective, easily available and affordable

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My Skincare Staples for Humid weather

So even though it is pouring cats and dogs in many cities around the world. The weather is still hot and humid. And now that we are going through another wave of the Covid19 mask has now become a necessity. Now I  am really grateful that I haven't lost my sanity yet but my skin on the hand has gone berserk with acne ( effect of internal and external stress)

So in a desperate effort to restore my skin's balance I tested a few products for weeks and this is the final line of products that worked wonders on my poor skin

The first hero in the line up is TONYMOLY From Ganghwa Pure Artemisia First Essence. I wont be getting into the detailed review as I have already done that in my previous post ( you can know more about my thoughts here ) but I will mention one cool thing about this essence that I have noticed recently. If you place this is in fridge prior to use the scent becomes more potent. Moreover the soothing properties are amplified because of the cooling effect. I love doing toner packs with this toner. It is best for the current weather and the light weight texture works for all skin types

ISNTREE Real Mugwort Clay Mask (read detailed review here).This comes off as no surprise as you might be aware that I clearly like Mugwort based products.  I have been hooked to Isntree lately. Everything from ingredients list to packaging is spot on . Plus the brand goes on sale at Jolse quite frequently. I use this mask every other day. It grabs all the sebum, feels cooling on the skin, and calms the skin at the same time. The crushed leaves also give mild exfoliation to the skin as well. What more can you ask for ?

Time is indeed running out my friend if you haven't tried this gem of a mist from Sioris called 'Time is Running Out'. Though the oil part is a bit too moisturizing and heavy for the current weather the water based part is actually pretty good. It sets makeup, refreshes skin and add a layer of hydration . ( as always you can learn more here )

Give your skin a hug with the Purito Comfy water Sunblock. Just like people your skin needs reassuring and what better way there is than to protect it with a good sumblock. I have benn religiously applying this Purito sunblock and I am happy to announce that my skin has 99 problems but sunburn ain't one. I have posted a detailed comparison post on All the sunscreens by Purito you can read the review (here)

And Lastly lets raise our glass for Cosrx One Step Original Clear Pad the knight in shinng armour who has been removing the dead cell buildup and cleaning the pores at the time. I am admittedly a bit vary ro try out the new updated version but I have faith in Cosrx that the new versions will be as good as the previous one

So that wraps my top 5 most trusted skincare picks for the current awfule weather. Feel free to suggest the products that work for you. I always love to try new options

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My Bodycare Routine 2020 : featuring Korean Skincare Products

Hi, I was just looking through my blog posts and noticed that I haven't posted much about my  bodycare routine. So today's post is going to be on my three + ( the recent addition of 4th  product ) bodycare products

Hello❤ganic Season In the Body Bubble Shower - Autumn Leaves

Hello❤ganic is a sister brand of Huangjiso. I have reviewed there organic/vegan sheetmasks before

The packaging is huge . A 500ml Shower Gel is going to last me at least the whole season. I also like the sturdy bottle and the pump . Makes it so easy to dispense the product on to the Loofah. The scent is what stole my heart . A really delicious scent of leaves mixed with hint of chamomile. It is a quite a feast on the senses. Everytime I use this I feel like I am walking through a hiking trail. This makes some really luxurious foam/lather. I just pump twice on my loofah and it is enough for my whole body . I whole heartedly support this brand because it is vegan, cruelty free and most importantly environment conscious

DUFT AND DOFT Hazy Green Body Spray

I really like unusual packaging of this body spray. It reminds me of  glass cleaning solution bottle . I have noticed that my preference for scents is changing these days previously I used to gravitate more towards sweet fruity scents but these days I like fresh scents. And this Hazy Green delivers just that. It is fresh, clean and feels cooling. I agree with the anti stink complex claim. I have body odour issues so I use deodorants quite frequently, this on the other hand keeps the stench ( I know it sounds bad) under control

Naturally derived "Anti-stink complex"
: Fennel Seed, celery, japanese cypress, lime, grapefruit, green tea Long-lasting delight fragrance. 

Many deodorants contain Aluminum salts and as you may know Aluminum is responsible for Alzheimer Disease . I like that this is a ''Aluminum-free formula''

MINISO BODY SALT SCRUB Coffee and Coconut Oil

I got this as a birthday gift a year ago . Since I had a lot of body scrubs open at that time I didn't get a chance to open this. But I finally managed to use up a major chunk of my bodycare stash so I decided to dive into this tropical goodness. The coffee dregs are round and even and do a great job of exfoliating the skin .while the coconut oil adds an oil film preventing skin from drying out. Overall I really like the scent of coffee . I wakes me up in the morning. The coconut oil is a bit too much for the current humid season but since the bodywash cleans off the residue quite well I don't have any complains

INNISFREE GREEN TEA MINT FRESH  SHAMPOO

I also bought this for my birthday because it is one of the most popular and affordable korean shampoo that is loved by all. I got this for 5$ on Sale . This shampoo has a nice minty scent and gives cooling sensation on the scalp. It also thoroughly cleans the scalp and makes the hair soft and shiny. I am really enjoying this so far because it doesn't aggravate dandruff and helps with itchy scalp.

So that is all for my bodycare routine. I do add more products ever now and then to my routine as need arrives but these are the my absolute staples

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[Review] ONSAEMEEIN Aqua Deep Cleansing Gel

I picked this one up solely to deep cleanse my oily skin . But this surprised my tremendously in terms of performance and packaging

Features
The mild and moisturizing cleansing gel deep-cleanses the skin and makeups without stimulation. Watery and moist texture eliminates makeups, skin wastes, and dead skin cells freshly. Contains natural ingredients like witch hazel that protect and care the skin without oiliness

This comes in a huge 300ml Sea blue colored plastic bottle. I was very surprised by the quantity. I am very pleased that the brand packed this cleanser in a pump bottle. Makes it so convenient to use. This is isn't designed for traveling so you might have to pump the cleanser in a travel bottle

This brand advertises this as a mild gel that can deep cleanse. I personally was a bit confused to see the word mild and deep used in the same sentence as they are a bit of an oxymoron (opposite of each other) nonetheless on my first use. I did notice that the gel was indeed mild. It is mild to an extend that it didn't foam up at all. I initially was under the impression that I pumped inadequate amount on my hands but the subsequent attemps yielded the same results I realised that this gel cleanser didn't foam up.

The transparent gel is very runny and smells faintly of flowers. This may be a deep cleanse but to me it feels too mild to actually deep cleanse makeup. This can remove a light layer of makeup easily but cant do much when It  comes to waterproof base makeup it is pretty helpless. 

This is suited for dry skin, cold winters and people who have sensitive skin. I am for now going to place this back in my skincare cabinet and wait for the weather to become colder so I can use it on my flakey skin .

Edit: I used this during winters and I am currently very impressed how gentle and nonI drying this is. My favorite way to use this is to apply it to my dry face , gently massage for a minute and then wash it off with cold water. This really removes all the sebum, residual sleeping mask and grime off my face but does not feel stripping at all

ONSAEMEEIN Aqua Deep Cleansing Gel is available on Jolse.com

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[Review] Neulii BHA PHA 5.5 Peeling Pad

You must have read all my toner pads posts by now. You must be familiar that I totally adore the concept and prefer these over regular toner bottles. Several months ago I got this two tubs of this toner pads and I have been using these ever since

Features: 
BHA PHA 5.5 gently removes dead skin cells and skin impurities including excessive sebum from pores. Helps to refine skin texture and brighten up skin tone.
Builds a moisture barrier to protect and retain moisture in skin. With a mildly acidic formula and free of fragrances and essential oils.
Features 100% cotton pads for better infusion of essence and exfoliating effect.

Ingredients:
Water, Butylene Glycol, Gluconolactone (5%), Glycerin, Tromethamine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine Salicylate (1%), Sodium Hyaluronate, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Aspalathus Linearis (Rooibos) Extract, Euterpe Oleracea (Acai) Fruit Extract, Aronia Melanocarpa Fruit Extract, Methyl Cyclodextrin, Allantoin, 7-Dehydrocholesterol, Disodium EDTA.

I have briefed about the functions of BHA in my previous posts. It is basically a chemical that goes deep into the pores to clear out sebum and gunk

The packaging is minimal. It reflects the fragrance free and minimal ingredients concept of the brand. The jar is not travel friendly but it is sturdy and holds 70 round /smooth cotton pads soaked in peeling solution

I anticipated some kind of embossed pattern on the pads but the dual smooth texture surprised me immensely. They have no scent. One thing I have noticed is that ths top pads tend to dry out faster as compared to the bottom ones. I usually place my jar upside down that way the peeling solution is distributed evenly and I get a soaked pad.

I have been using these for a long time now and I like how gentle yet eedctiveu these are. My skin texture improved with continuous use and my pores looked clean and somewhat small. These pads often go on sale at Jolse , RoseRoseshop and Yeststyle. I would RECOMMEND you to get these they are so effective and non irritating.

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