REVIEW: Amarte Daily Wonder Cream Cleanser

For a while now, I've been obsessed with K-beauty products, as you all know hehe, but it's always fascinating for me to find new Korean brands to try out! Today, I'm bringing you guys a review about Amarte, a brand I personally have not heard much about until recently. Do you guys ever just recently discover something and then all of a sudden notice it EVERYWHERE? All of a sudden, I started seeing Amarte mentioned in magazines and on websites and I just HAD to know more about this brand and their products (and why they were popping up everywhere)!

Here is a snippet about their brand: Amarte can simply be translated into the words "to love you." They are a luxury Korean skincare brand that is focused on improving your skin by merging eastern skin care philosophy with western dermatology. The mixture of Korean beauty philosophy (we all know Korea makes AMAZING beauty products!) and the wants and needs of Westerners, like me, help make Amarte a truly distinguished brand and company. They aim to provide customers with high quality skin care products with their East meets West synergy. All products in the Amarte line are dermatologist tested, approved, and recommended by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Craig Kraffert, President of Amarte.

Today, I'll be reviewing the Amarte Daily Wonder Cream Cleanser!






WHAT IS THE AMARTE DAILY WONDER CREAM CLEANSER?



REVIEW: DAENG GI MEORI Oriental Special Shampoo

I'm such a huge fan of K-beauty (Korean beauty) products including everything from makeup to skincare, but I have yet to venture out deeply into the world of Korean haircare. I've been very low-maintenance when caring for my hair, so it always a nice surprise to be receiving a new shampoo in my BNT Box and give my hair some special treatment!



Today, I'll be reviewing the DAENG GI MEORI Oriental Special Shampoo and to my surprise, I already knew about this shampoo even before I received it! I'm a huge Korean drama addict and one of my favorite K-dramas, Fated To Love You, featured this shampoo in one of their episodes. :D


As you can see, the hilarious Jang Hyuk is seen here using the shampoo for his own commercial; anyone else obsessed with his crazy laugh?! LOL

This shampoo brought back so many fond memories of Fated To Love You, so of course I couldn't wait to jump in the shower and use it!

REVIEW + SWATCHES: Etude House Dear My Blooming Lips-Talk in PK015 and OR204

Today, I will be reviewing the Etude House Dear My Blooming Lips-Talk in PK015 and OR204. I have been a huge fan of Etude House lippies for years now, ever since I discovered the Dear My Jelly Lips-Talk. Actually, I'm a fan of anything Etude House because I mean, how could you not like their adorable packaging?!


Etude House is the epitome of all things cute and darling. I'm a sucker for products with cute (and PINK!) packaging, but as always I love a product that looks good and also works well.


There are currently 3 different shades offered on Bisou Beauty Bar: PK005, PK015, and OR204

UNBOXING: July 2015 MISHIBOX

I don't know what it is about receiving packages in the mail, but I find it so unbelievably fun and exciting; it makes it feel like Christmas! And yes, I am the girl that waits around for the mailman to come by every day LOL. Because of my undying love for mail, I tend to get obsessed with subscription box services. More specifically, I have grown a huge obsession with those that cater to us K-beauty lovers and specialize in sending Asian goodies to our mailbox! 



Today I will be unboxing and reviewing the July 2015 MISHIBOX that they kindly sent for reviewing purposes. I have previously mentioned all the details about MISHIBOX in a previous post, which you can find HERE


REVIEW: FORENCOS Lips in Love Lip Tint in #4 LOL LOL LOL

There's very few things I love more than a bright and bold lip color. Lips are my favorite thing to dress up when it comes to applying makeup on my face because there's nothing that compliments an outfit like a beautiful lip! Today I'll be reviewing the FORENCOS Lips in Love Lip Tint which BNTNews kindly sent me in my BNT Box! Fun fact: This long lasting lip tint was introduced by SISTAR's SoYou from the hit Korean TV Show, Get It Beauty.



The Lips in Love Lip Tint comes in a wide array of gorgeous shades and I honestly wish I could get them all! Hopefully one day my favorite K-Beauty online stores will carry these because I am absolutely OBSESSED!

Photo credits: Forencos.com

REVIEW: too cool for school Hot Girl Lash Mascara + Four Ways to Wear Colorful Mascara!

Summer is the ideal time of the year to rock a bunch of bright, bold, and fun beauty looks! Whether you're sporting a bright bold fuchsia lip under the hot summer rays or flaunting those pastel lavender long locks, summer is the best time to be as daring as you want! Thankfully, I received the too cool for school Hot Girl Lash Mascara in Raspberry Pink, a colored mascara, in my July BNT Box and was beyond excited to try it out.



I have no problem wearing bold colors on my lips, but colorful mascara is a whole other story for me. I actually have never in my life strayed from the ordinary black mascara and never imagined trying anything different, so this was definitely experimental for me.

The too cool for school Hot Girl Lash comes in three different colorful shades: Raspberry Pink, Nuts Brown, and Royal Blue. The one I'll be reviewing today is the Raspberry Pink!

REVIEW: Amaranth Messaline Ultra Hydrating Cream

Another one of my favorite items from the July BNT Box I received is the Amaranth Messaline Ultra Hydrating Cream. Don't be so quick to judge because this is no ordinary moisturizer!




The Amaranth Messaline Ultra Hydrating Cream that flaunts a water-drop texture that contains cabbage rose, red ginseng, and chamomile extracts to boost moisture and elasticity.

REVIEW: May Coop Raw Sauce

The July BNT Box I received from BNTNews was by far the best one I've received so far. My favorite out of the box, and the item I'll be reviewing today, is the May Coop Raw Sauce! I mean just look at the cool wooden packaging!

REVIEW: Missha Super Aqua Mineral Cleansing Water


Cleansing my face is such an important part of my skincare routine and it's the one step I can't skip no matter how tired or lazy I feel. I've tried a wide array of them including foam cleansers, liquid cleansers, balm cleansers, gel cleansers, oil cleaners, you name it! One of my favorite types of cleansers and also one of the gentlest kinds is micellar/cleansing water! Today I'll be reviewing the Missha Mineral Cleansing Facial Water that I was kindly sent from Beauty Spin for reviewing purposes!

I love the simple, but beautiful blue gradient design on the packaging and the bottle. The bottle also comes with a gray pump (yay for pumps)! 



I have been a huge fan of Missha ever since I've tried their Time Revolution First Treatment Essence Mist and their Mineral Cleansing Facial Water does NOT disappoint! 

The Mineral Cleansing Water contains Blue Lagoon Water which is enriched with minerals that are effective for soothing and moisturizing the skin. This mild cleansing water leaves the skin healthy and moisturized after cleansing. It does not contain any skin irritants such as artificial colorants, fragrances, or alcohol to gently remove makeup.

REVIEW: 3 Concept Eyes (3CE) Gradation Bold Blush in Plum Candy

I finally got back from my short vacation and wanted to share with you guys the blush I have been using -- The 3 Concept Eyes Gradation Bold Blush in Plum Candy!


REVIEW: Missha Super Aqua Marine Stem Cell Gel Tonic


Today, I'll be reviewing the Missha Super Aqua Marine Stem Cell Gel Tonic which I was kindly sent courtesy of Beautyspin.com! I've mentioned them before in a previous post, which you can find, HERE, but here is a quick rundown about them: Beauty Spin is an e-commerce site that sells all kinds of beauty items such as skincare, makeup, haircare, bodycare, fragrances, and even oral care, all at extremely discounted prices. These products are 100% authentic of course and each product I received arrived in tip-top shape!


REVIEW: Daeng Gi Meo Ri Look At Hair Loss True Shampoo

One of the items in my BNT Box for the month of June was the Daeng Gi Meori Look at Hair Loss True Shampoo. I've tried a lot of Korean beauty products already, but have yet to try out a Korean shampoo! From what I know, this is a very popular brand of haircare products in Korea. I have yet to use anything by this brand, so I'm definitely excited to review this for you guys.

As the name of the bottle suggests, this is a shampoo geared towards combating hair loss while gently cleansing the hair and scalp. I do not have a problem with hair loss whatsoever, but I was very interested in how it would cleanse and make my hair feel after using.



PSA: NEW Peach and Lily Referral PROMOTION!

Peach and Lily now has a new referral promotion for you K-beauty lovers! 

Any new Peach and Lily customer who uses your referral code when making a purchase over $50 saves $10 off of their order AND you receive $25 off YOUR next order! How amazing is that? This promotion runs until July 22, 2015, so get all of your friends, family, followers to use your code! :D

To get your own code, click HERE (or directly copy and paste http://peachandlily.com/pages/share). This promotion is open to everyone.

PLUS... They are having a contest: The person who has the most referrals will win the sold out Seoulcialite 2.0 Box! This is a wonderful prize that was sold for $49 and is guaranteed to have a value of $150+. So if you missed out on the sold out box, there's still a chance for you to get your hands on one!


REVIEW: 3 Concept Eyes Liquid Eyeliner | BISOU BEAUTY BAR

I briefly mentioned the online K-beauty site, Bisou Beauty Bar, a short while back during their Flash Sale, but I'm here today to discuss about them a little bit more in depth and also review the 3 Concept Eyes Liquid Eye Liner which they kindly sent to me for reviewing purposes.

REVIEW: Spongellé Infused Boxed Flowers Body Buffer & Pedi Buffer

Today, I'm reviewing the Spongellé Boxed Daisy Body Buffer and the Pedi Buffer! Before this, I've been switching between bar soaps and liquid body washes (with loofahs). I preferred using the liquid body wash with loofahs because it helped exfoliate my skin more than the bar soaps, but not by much. Using towels or brushes to exfoliate my body was also a bit too rough and I never enjoyed using them. I've also never exfoliated the skin on my feet besides getting them scrubbed and buffed during pedicures, which I didn't treat myself to often.



REVIEW: too cool for school Skinny Body Soda

Though I'm quite petite and slender, my body isn't as toned as I would like it to be. When I got the chance to try out and review the too cool for school Skinny Body Soda from my June BNT Box, I couldn't have been more eager! I don't necessarily have cellulite on my body, but hey, if this product could tone and tighten my body like it claims then why not give it a try? I mean even just looking at the photo on the bottle and packaging is motivation to get my dream body!



REVIEW: Esteé Lauder Pleasures Fragrance & BeautySpin.com!

I've been discovering so many new e-commerce websites left and right lately and I couldn't be any more excited! Today I'm coming at you with a review of BeautySpin.com and also a review on the Esteé Lauder Pleasures fragrance (which I got from Beauty Spin). I received all of the following products from BeautySpin.com and will be posting reviews on the Missha Super Aqua Mineral Cleansing Water and the Missha Super Aqua Marine Stem Cell Gel Tonic soon, so stay tuned! :)

PSA: Bisou Beauty Bar Flash Sale Through the Fourth of July!

Bisou Beauty Bar, a relatively new K-beauty online site, has all the things to satisfy your cravings from Asian makeup to skincare! I am always on the hunt for new e-commerce sites that sell K-beauty and other Asian beauty products, and Bisou Beauty Bar is truly a hidden gem. They carry brands ranging from Too Cool For School, SU:M37, 3CE, Benton, Skinfood, Innisfree, Etude House, and many more.

Despite being a somewhat new online store, they sure know how to treat their customers right. They include tons of samples, and sometimes extra gifts like masks, with each order! There's nothing better than having a store actually care about their customers. Bisou Beauty Bar ships from Canada, so the shipping is a lot quicker than ordering from Asia.

ON TO THE GOOD NEWS... Bisou Beauty Bar is having a FLASH SALE from now through the Fourth of July weekend! There's a lot of items that are deeply discounted. Many items from the sale like the 3 Concept Eyes items are still full price from the brand website itself! CLICK HERE TO GET TO THE SALE!


Here are some of my favorite picks from the sale:



















The current promos right now is FREE SHIPPING with any purchase over $65 for Canada and United States orders.

PLUS MOST IMPORTANTLY: All orders over $100 receive a FREE Etude House Magic Any Cushion (your choice of Pink or Peach)!