REVIEW: 9wishes Perfect Ampule Serum

HI EVERYONE!
Long time no talk, right? I'll start posting regularly soon once I get my post-grad life all figured out, promise! I've been really busy the past few months finishing up school, exams, graduating, moving back home, and also finding a real adult job. Frankly, it's been so stressful and as a result, my skin has taken a major toll. *sad face* :'(

I've purposely avoided posting skincare reviews for a while now since my skin was going through some major troubles - pore congestion, acne, cysts, the like, and it makes me feel so vulnerable showing my bare skin in this state. However, I decided to start back up since my skin has been behaving really well and I can only hope that what works for me will be of help to those of you that are struggling with similar issues. These skin troubles have pushed me to test out more products geared towards fighting acne, scars, and a dull complexion, so I hope you guys can relate or find some benefit in this post! :)

One product I've been testing out for almost two months now is the 9wishes Perfect Ampule Serum, courtesy of BB Cosmetic! The Perfect Ampule Serum comes in 6 different types, or "flavors", that are formulated to target different skin troubles and concerns. This serum is an effective little weapon of mine that I've been using to not only combat my acne, but also help heal scars and push my skin into a healthier-looking state.

P.S. I've included a BB Cosmetic coupon code at the bottom of this post to help save you some $$$! :D

REVIEW: Hansaeng Rin Bi-gyeol Yun Essence

One of the newer Korean brands that I've recently discovered is Hansaeng Cosmetics! According to their website, they are a "true oriental-based" skincare company that uses a mixture of natural ingredients and oriental medicine. If you're a fan of hanbang skincare (skincare derived from tradition Korean medicine), then this is a brand you want on your radar -- they're an award winning brand that took the title of 'Best Oriental Medicine Cosmetic Brand' by the Asia Beauty Awards in 2015!

Today, I'll be reviewing one of their newer products: The Hansaeng Rin Bi-gyeol Yun Essence which contains six-year-old fermented ginseng! It is just one of the items in the Rin Bi-gyeol Yun skincare line which also includes a "skin" AKA toner, emulsion, and cream.

REVIEW: MAXCLINIC Cirmage Lifting Stick

The MAXCLINIC Cirmage Lifting Stick is just one of those miracle products that's so crazy and unimaginable that you have to see it with your own eyes to believe it. It's definitely a product I'm familiar with, ever since it went completely viral on Facebook!  I mean, just take a look at this promotional/demo video right here!

You're sold, right?! Their demo video caused a madhouse dash for this product that quickly began selling out all over the web. Clearly, the video looks very real, and the results looked extreme, but was it really true? I was lucky enough to get my hands on the Cirmage Lifting Stick, which I'll be reviewing today!

REVIEW: Hwajin Cosmetics Yeblang Special A Star Essence

Anti-aging skincare can not only be used to help strengthen the skin's barrier and elasticity, it can also be used as preventative measures even for those who believe they're too young to use anti-aging products. As the years pass on, I get more and more aware of how my skin ages even though I'm only 21 years-old! I used to not have a care in the world until I started noticing tiny fine lines showing up around my under-eye area. Since then, I've been been trying to incorporate as many anti-aging products as possible into my routine to try and reverse wrinkles in the early stages. Even though I don't have many noticeable ones, anti-aging products are still great for preventative measures and can improve your skin's overall texture too! So for today's review, I'm going to review the Yeblang Special A Star Essence from Hwajin Cosmetics that I received in this month's BNT Box! :)

REVIEW: Etude House Color Flower Lesson Look At My Eyes + Pink Vital Water (March Pink Bird Box)

For the month of March, Etude House released several new makeup and skincare lines including the Toning White C Line, the Pink Vital Water Line, and even some new Look At My Eyes eyeshadow singles! Luckily, my Pink Bird Box was filled with a few of these products and I finally got to test them all out.

So without further ado, let's get straight to the review! :D

REVIEW: SNP Za Aryeon Eun Yoon Special Set

The SNP Za Aryeon Eun Yoon Special Set is a luxurious skincare set containing 6 different products: a cleansing foam, a toner, an herbal essence, a lotion, a cream, and an eye cream. That's basically the essentials for a whole skincare routine!

All of the products in this set contain a Post-ferment 7 Ginseng Complex Tonic. This unique and special tonic is made up of 7 different herbal ingredients such as wild ginseng culture extract, Scrophularia buergeriana (a kind of figwort), Salvia miltiorrhiza (a kind of sage plant), Sophora flavescens (root), Codonopsis pilosula, Adenophora triphylla (pilose bellflower), and Astragalus membranaceus (leguminosae).

REVIEW: BRTC The First Ampoule Essence

Essences are one of my favorite things to use when it comes to my extensive 10-step nightly skincare routine simply because they're just so easy to use and can be highly effective in nourishing my skin!

Today, I'm going to be reviewing The First Ampoule Essence by BRTC that was sent to me from BNT News! I have heard from other bloggers that this is an affordable dupe for the famous SK-II's essence, however I won't be able to compare the two since I haven't gotten the chance to get my hands on the SK-II one!

REVIEW: It's Skin Power 10 Formula Propolis

My skin has been at its worst lately with these little unknown red bumps making their home on my cheeks. :'( I seriously do not know what happened or where they came from because my skincare routine has stayed the same for the past two weeks and out of the blue this happens! Of course, I went into a total state of emergency and have been using propolis and nightly sheet masks in hopes of running these pesky red nuisances away...

I guess one bright side to this is that I get to fully put my current propolis to the ultimate test. Today I'll be reviewing the It's Skin Power 10 Formula Propolis, courtesy of Chuusi.ca, that I've been testing out for the past few weeks!

WHAT'S THE POWER 10 FORMULA PROPOLIS?

The Power 10 Formula Propolis is a highly concentrated serum enriched with honey and bee propolis extract to protect, heal, and prevent troubled skin with its anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, and healing effects. (Taken from Chuusi.ca)

REVIEW: Pure Heals Propolis 90 Ampoule

Lately, I've been trying to take better care of my skin. I've noticed, especially during the cooler months, that my skin tends to get irritated easily which usually results in redness, small bumps on my cheeks, or even dry flakes. One of the main ingredients I've been using more and more lately is propolis. Propolis helps heal the skin and soothe it from irritants, which sounds like just what I need for the fall and winter!

Today, I'm going to be reviewing the Propolis 90 Ampoule by Pure Heals that BNT kindly sent to me!

REVIEW: Holika Holika Aqua Fantasy Essence

Today, I'll be reviewing one of the products that's helped my skin become a lot more hydrated: The Holika Holika Aqua Fantasy Essence courtesy of BeautySpin.com. My skin type is mainly normal, but I've always had a constant battle with dehydration. When buying products, I always look for those that contain hydrating and moisturizing benefits because if I don't... I'll most likely end up with dry flakey spots.

WHAT IS THE HOLIKA HOLIKA AQUA FANTASY ESSENCE?

The Holika Holika Aqua Fantasy Essence adds rich moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated all day. Improves skin elasticity and allows it to jump back to its natural state after any day to day stress, with Evening Primrose extract.

Also, firms skin by reducing the appearance of sagging, helping it look younger and rejuvenated.

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: Coreana RODIN SHO's EGFactor Timeless Program (28 Days)

I am extremely adventurous when it comes to trying out new beauty products and trends, especially skincare! I have tried many unique ingredients in my skincare products such as snail slime and starfish extract, but I have never gotten a chance to try horse oil until recently! For those of you who are confused as to what horse oil is, I'll explain very briefly.

 Horse oil is essentially horse fat and oil that is extracted from the horse's mane. It is processed and used as an ingredient in beauty products especially in beauty-forward countries like South Korea.   Horse oil is becoming a more and more popular ingredient in beauty products because of its high moisturizing capabilities (from the lipids) and the ability to help heal the skin. It is similar to the natural skin's sebum, therefore it works well in penetrating the skin instead of some products that sit on the surface of the skin. Trust me, horse oil is not as gross or weird as it seems! It's just like snail mucin extract that is processed and purified before it is used in products, so it's perfectly natural and safe!


Today I'll be reviewing the RODIN SHO's EGFactor Timeless Program which contains the interesting ingredient: (you guessed it) Horse oil!