Cleanser and Serum in One? Pore Purifying Serum Cleanser

Pore Purifying Serum Cleanser

When I got my Pore Purifying Serum Cleanser, I'm as well little bit confuse. Is it a oil base make-up remover? A Cleansing Oil like the Klair's Gentle Black Cleansing Oil or maybeeee A Toner? dumb me ha ha~

Well Pore Purifying Serum Cleanser is one the product releases of Althea Korea! It is supposed to be a Cleanser and Serum in One which can...

• Remove dirt and even makeup on your face without drying up your skin.
• Keeps the Skin Hydrated from within
• With Pure Mint Extract that can helps you with large pores 
• Can remove dead skin cells
• Has PH balance that's not too harm for perfect healthy skin
• Soothes Inflammation caused by Acne

A very promising product for a Dry combination/ sensitive skin type like me I have this oily in my t-zone and super dry patchy oval and that's the reason why I love the Klair's Gentle Black Cleansing Oil but it's so expensive while the Pore Purifying Serum Cleanser of Althea Korea is only P430 or around $10 and you will get 150ml of the product. 

I test this for the 4th time today as my morning cleanser, As you can see i have two unwanted guest on my face right now because it's the time of the month for girls like me, It is almost healed and fast unlike any other months not that reddish anymore maybe because of the Purifying Mint Extract! yey~ My dry skin is also visible around my cheeks and side of the lips area and those eeewwwwy white alien on my nose area! yes that's my face before my morning skincare routine!~

PACKAGING AND CONSISTENCY

What I don't like about this item is the packaging, the bottle itself is a thick plastic that you can't squeeze so you need to shake or pound it on your hands to get the product, Its Oil-serum like consistency that's not greasy.

APPLICATION AND AFTER CLEANSING

It's like an oil base makeup remover but instead of just removing my makeup it also cleanse my face and add moisture into it. No bubbles just pure oil that you need to massage on your face for around 10 sec before you rinse it. After cleansing my face looks dewy, smooth and looks healthy like i already did my skincare routine. In terms of  Dry parts on my skin I can't feel it because it's smooth and soft but i still can see some of the dry skin clinging on the side of my cheeks. I love the result but sometimes I do double cleansing so I look for my Foam Cleanser after this one.

FINAL VERDICT

My Thoughts about the product is 50/50 it can reduce the acne inflammation because of the anti bacterial property, It gives moisture on my skin, Also it also can remove makeup easily, It's gentle and cleanser+serum in one plus it's affordable but i still love my Klair's Deep Cleansing Oil even the Althea Korea Pore Purifying Serum Cleanser is much more affordable~. It works great but I still want my Klair's you get what it feels like right?

But I still want to give it a chance a month or two because like i said i just used this for just a couple of days!

But if YOU want to check the product and test in to yourself go ahead here's the LINK of the Pore Purifying Serum in Althea Korea Website



Tried it? What are your thoughts? Share it in the comment section below!!

xoxo~
Misang Chan

#AltheaSerumCleanser #AltheaAngels #AltheaKorea

NEW IN ALTHEA KOREA: Stay Fresh Body Sparkling Mist

Althea Korea X Titi Kamal

Before the year ends I received a package from Althea Korea with 2 products in it, as in  2 out of many EXCLUSIVE PRODUCTS OF ALTHEA KOREA!! A very fruitful year for my favorite Korean Online Shop releasing products another after another!. One of them is their Collaboration with the Indonesian Actress and Singer Titi Kamal and yes you read it right! her first name have different meaning in Philippines 😅but never mind the name i saw her picture online and she is a beauty! 

BACK TO THE PRODUCT SHALL WE? ha ha!

You will get 100ml of product for only P450 pesos or around $10. Actually here in Philippines it's quite pricey for just body mist because I can buy a EDT in Aficionado or Prescripto.

Stay Fresh Body Sparkling Mist is into the Fresh-Fruity-Floral Notes which i loves because I want my perfume to defines what is my personality and this one boost out my feminine side yet my bubbly character. They choose this notes because Titi Kamal loves it in perfume
but if you will ask me if I will repurchase it the answer is NO, I have tons of perfume in my room which smells better than this one and much more affordable BUT! yes a big but!

I love how this perfumes doesn't itch or irritate my nose. When i smell strong scents it makes my nose runny and itchy also the reason why I'm having a hard time making my own perfume. Yes! I make my own perfume using raw materials available in the market TMI ha ha~ Stay Fresh Body Sparkling Mist has this not so strong scent but you know that it full of fragrant and aromatic you get what i mean? 😂 Perfect for traveling and perfect for on the go Its long lasting for a mist, its gentle and will not irritate your skin!~

So if you want to try it go ahead it's still available in ALTHEA KOREA WEBSITE 

See you in my next blog

xoxo

misang~

#TitixAltheaKorea #AltheaAngels #AltheaKorea

New Milk in Town from Althea Korea

ALTHEA KOREA MILK PEEL CREAM MASK

One of the best and my favorite product from Althea Korea is their new MILK PEEL CREAM MASK.

Claims:

• A gentle exfoliant that can remove dead skin cell
• It can removes impurities in your pores
• gives you a healthy, moisturized and nourished skin
• MILK+ BHA+ AHA Triple Care in just one bottle

I have a dry combination and sensitive skin type and I still  exfoliate my skin 1-2x a week because of the rough in the side of my cheeks to chin area, I'm very picky in my exfoliant because I don't want any redness or irritation. Althea Korea Milk Peel Cream gives me smooth and soft skin like a baby bums 👶 .

For P490 or around $10 you get 50ml of product it's package is so simple and cute and it comes with a pump. The texture of it is a clay mousse like at first application let it sit on your face a it will turn it to bubbly whipped like cream. It has this faint sweet scent that fades when applying it on to my face.



When it comes to their claims...
Yes, it is a gentle exfoliant There's no redness, itchiness or irritation after washing just a pure soft and smooth skin. I just noticed when i'm outside the whole day (pollution,stress,dirt and oil) it has this ticklish tingling sensation while the bubbles are forming after application but I don't feel it when i'm just home bound. I let my husband try it too and yes he feel the same when he was outside vs inside the whole day and for reference my husband skin type is oily sensitive and still works for him plus it doesn't gave us breakouts.

When it comes to my pores and black heads i don't notice much of the improvement so I need more time to test the product.  I can use it 3x a week without dehydrating my skin.

If you are interested or want more information and reviews of the product check Althea Korea Website


See you on my next blog!
xoxo~
Misang chan

Althea Korea Petal Velvet Sunaway

LIGHTWEIGHT SUNBLOCK FROM ALTHEA KOREA

When I say Sunblock/ Sunscreen what comes in your mind first?

Thick? ashy color? white cast? tacky? patchy?

Well let me share with you my new favorite sunscreen as of this moment and that is the Althea Korea Petal Velvet Sunaway~

If you are not familiar about the Althea Korea it is an online website that offers authentic Korean Brand Products like Innisfree, Etude House, Tonymoly, Laneige etc. in some of the countries in Asia Althea Korea have their own brand and one of the products under their line is the Petal Velvet Sunaway

Note: I got this in PR but I will tell you guys my honest thoughts about the product

PACKAGING

It comes with a baby pink colored uni-carton, the packaging itself has white body and pink cap with a simple text in front that says Petal Velvet Powder with SPF 50+ PA+++ Moisture filled and sebum control. At the Back the text is in Korean except for the I think is the Key Ingredient DAMASK ROSE.  It is also Travel Friendly so it's perfect in my small mini pouch and you will get 55ml of product for only P480 in peso or around $8.

CLAIMS

- Lightweight, translucent sunblock 

- Leaves skin feeling fresh and hydrated

MY VERDICT



Yes it does feel so light weight and it's because it's watery consistency my skin absorbs it quickly.
I m shocked at first because We are all knew that some or most of the sunblocks are thick consistency that leaves your skin with this white uneven cast, If you are familiar with Etude House Sunprise they do share some similarities in terms of the consistency how it works on your skin but the Sunprise has this tacky feeling after application and does not work well under makeup if it's too hot like inn summer season while the Althea Korea Petal Velvet is like water that if you put it on your face it leaves your skin hydrated and dewy healthy glow. 


My only trouble in Althea Korea Petal Velvet Sunaway you can't wear it alone, sometimes I have this habit that after my morning skincare ill just end my routine with a sunblock or sunscreen then that's it with the Sunaway you need to set it because the tendency is when I sweat because PH is a hot humid country it irritates my eyes same with the Sunprise of Etude House.But overall i love it under makeup because it's lightweight and i have this inner glow my face looks matte but with a glow if you know what I'm saying ha ha. 

If you want to know more about the product check the Althea Korea Petal Velvet Sunaway in Althea Korea Website

Cushion Review: Mumuso BB Cream Cushion

MUMUSO Korea NUDE CUSHION BB CREAM COLOR 

MUMUSO Korea open their store at UP TOWN CENTER last year and because Im a fan of cheap stores like Daiso and Miniso gusto ko matry tong MUMUSO.

Hindi pa kami naki pagkagulo nung una dahil magpapagupit pa si Wiryiny My hubby sa bench fix (mga 4 shops lang pagitan sa Mumuso). We go straight at mumuso after His haircut and some of the customers are students and young teens specially sa make up area tapat din mismo nang entrance. So the guard and staff will greet you “Annyeong Haseo” a greeting in Korean Language. 

First thing I saw is the skin care items and not just a rack of skin care but a RACKS as in tons of skin care items to choose from. I got my skin care from water to facial mask. Then I saw the make-up rack and this BB and CC cushion caught my eyes. I can’t read what is written on the box because it’s in Korean so I look for someone who could help me figure what is this cushion all about.

Packaging

BOX

The Packaging of this cushion reminds me of Too Cool for School Make up items lalo na yung CC cushion but hindi ko binili yung cushion kasi when I saw my basket feeling ko hindi na sasakto yung budget ko haha!.

PRODUCT

The box and the cushion packaging have the same design, The cushion packaging is bulky but it only contains 10 grams.

Shades Available

I searched at www.fda.gov.ph for the product hindi kasi masagot ng sales lady lahat ng tanong ko kasi ang dami nyang inaasikaso so kinuha ko nalang yung item and I did my own research.Shades available are Skin and Ivory. Nakuha ko ang yung lighter shade which is yung Ivory, yung Skin kasi is like color Tan to Natural sa ibang cushions.

Claims

• ·       Hides Blemishes
• ·       Used as make up base
• ·       Offers moisturizing effect to improve skin appearance

Testing

To cover my whole face I need 10-15 times pressing the puff into the sponge and I think masyadong magastos parang isang linggong straight ko to gagamitin ubos na agad. So the Ivory shade is light than my skin tone but it oxidize naman.

Coverage Test

The Coverage of this cushion is actually low to medium. It does not cover or hide your blemishes or imperfections and still need a concealer, if you have a perfect skin I think this works for you. Unlike mine I have dark circles, veins in my cheek area and redness both side of my nose to be perfectly concealed.

Blend-ability

The formula of this cushion is blend-able effortless to use and It’s not sticky as well and it is so easy to work with.

Lasting ability

It wore off after 2-3 hours and I’m just driving or a passenger I didn’t do much just sitting and … yeah… bye cushion.

Pros

• ·       It can whitens your skin instantly
• ·       Compact cushion makes it easy to bring
• ·       Cute packaging! I’m so obsessed with cute packaging!

Cons

• ·       Doesn’t hide your skin imperfection (need 3-5 layers before totally hide my blemishes)
• ·       Used this a moisturizer instead of a foundation
• ·       After 2 weeks of using this item its completely dry
• ·       The dewy effect of this cushion makes your skin fresh healthy and glowing but this one it makes you look oily

Ratings

After using this around 10 times the cushion already gave up on me it’s now dry and for blog purposes I squeezed the sponge to get the remaining items.

 If ill gave my rating on this MUMUSO CUSHION 1 out of 10 ill gave it a 5. I just wish it last longer and hides your blemishes in just 1 layer 3-5 layers is too costly right? A big cushion package with small amount of items in it and a cushion instead of foundation act as a primer. As a cushion lover I’m quite disappointed with this baby I thinks I just bought the cute packaging and the cushion case instead of the BB CREAM. 

But on the other side for below 400pesos I think its ok I hope binili ko nalang ng facial mask nila hehe! Is this a must buy item? Absolutely not but if ever you want to try and curious about this why not. It is not a bad cushion at all I’m not just satisfied with it. 

Have you tried one? Share your thoughts in the comment section below!

I didn’t upload my video review of this baby and so ill just blog it and I hope to see you next time ! don’t forget to check out my youtube channel!  Misang chan Thank you!!

ETUDE HOUSE ANY CUSHION REVIEW!

watch my video review here!

Oh my! ETUDE HOUSE why all of your packaging are so cute?! I got this last December 2016 when they have a 75% sale plus freebies. So I bought 4,000 pesos worth of items and one of the item I got is this Any Cushion Cream Filter from Etude House.

Packaging

I don’t like pink items but this one got me. The box is pink the cushion package is pink and the holographic cover! So cute! What I notice about this cushion was it’s not like regular cushion that is bulky this one is really slim like a pressed powder casing or something.

Shades Available

When I heard this cushion have 5 shades then I’m in! The problem with cushion is I can’t find my color tone 21 is too white and 23 is too dark. Shades available are (from lightest to darkest) Vanilla, Petal, Beige, Sand and Tan. The one I got is Beige Perfect for my skin tone!

Testing

Beige is the shade perfect for my skin kasi nag ooxidize pa siya has no gray tones and it can brighten your skin. It gives your skin the dewy fresh look like Korean Actress (ahem!) I tested it two times first is with moisturizer and because I want my skin to be moisturized before applying make-up and Second without Moisturizer. If you want to try this item just put a little amount of moisturizer or not at all this cushion is prone to caking and it happened to me.

Coverage Test

Coverage is Light It can’t hide your imperfections but it can blur my dark circles and redness of my skin.

Blend-ability

It is super blend able and creamy just a few pats on your skin and voila! Must have item for busy women out there! Not sticky or wet on skin so perfect…

Lasting ability

It has a hydrating properties, I knew right away I need a blotting paper and a pressed powder with me. Retouching and blotting especially for oily skin is needed. 

Pros

• ·       It can brighten your face
• ·       Makes your skin dewy and fresh
• ·       With SPF 33 PA+++
• ·       Perfect for everyday makeup
• ·       Slim and easy to bring
• ·       Cute packaging (I need to include this )
• ·       For those who wanted no makeup makeup look like me it is a must try item!
• ·       Too many shades to choose from

Cons

• ·       Light coverage
• ·       It can’t hide your imperfection but can blur your blemishes
• ·       Not for oily skin type

 Ratings

After using this many times the one I can’t forget is when my husband surprise me and we went to Subic. It is so sudden and I don’t have any things in my bag except for Nivea Lotion, Sunprise Sun screen of Etude House and the Any Cushion Cream Filter.

 I let those three take care of my face I enjoy the hot sun but windy beach at Half-moon Beach Resort  , Shopping at Harbor point  and taking a dip in cold clean beach and after 1 day my body darkens but my face what more can I say? Walang nagbago!

Hindi ako nangitim sa mukha pero yung color ng skin sa arms and legs ko is nag dark. Life saver for me!

So if Ill gave my ratings 1 out of 10 ill gave this baby a 9 I just don’t like the coverage and lasting ability but it’s a must item for me. As of this moment I have two of this very nice cushion indeed!

If you want to see more of my make up review and vlogs check my channel here!Misangchan Youtube Channel

thank you so much!

DEAR ALTHEA : MY KOREAN BEAUTY WISH LIST

My Top 10 Korean Beauty Wish list in Althea Korea 

I love Korean Skincare and Makeup but I live in Philippines where some of the popular/raved brands and product are not available here~

LUCKILY WE HAVE ALTHEA KOREA!~
Althea Korea is an online shop where you can shop Korean Skincare and Makeup here in Philippines and some of the countries in Asia. So if you are a K beauty Junkie like me better check them out!

Before I become one of Althea Korea Angels/ Brand Ambassador, I am really an avid customer of the website,  A friend who loves Korean Skincare introduced them to me 2 years ago!~
I love their trendy boxes way back then so I'm glad that I am one of the chosen to be part of the Althea Korea Family.

Althea Korea does have wide range of Korean Brands and Products so I have my own wish list on the products i want to try or i  need to repurchase  It's so many!I want to try it all but my wallet says NO 😂 .I choose the top 10 products in my wish list to share with you guys and without further ado let's start!~

10. Laneige Two Tone Lip Bar 

Credit to Althea Korea Website

I been eyeing on this product for so long because it's laneige one of my favorite brand and second I hate putting lipsticks  because it clings onto my dry and chappy lips but this one it's a lip balm that's perfect for moisturizing even a super dry lips plus the two toned color, i love the ombre effect~ perfect for on the go women out there like me.

Check and Order The Laneige Two Tone Lip Balm in Althea Korea Website
👉https://ph.althea.kr/two-tone-tint-lip-bar-01-cotton-candy

9. Banila Co. Clean it Zero Cleansing Balm

Credit to Althea Korea Website

I tried this one in sample size and i want to avail the bigger size so badly but it cost too much for me ha ha😂 in Tagalog KURIPOT AKO!. There's so many cleansing balms available in the market that cost less but i badly want to grab it because it is raved by many beauty gurus and enthusiast. I love using waterproof makeups and when i tried the sample size, it easily removes even the waterproof mascara on my lashes! A definitely must try Korean Product!

Check and Order The Banila Co. Clean it Zero Cleansing Balm in Althea Korea Website
👉https://ph.althea.kr/clean-it-zero-cleansing-balm-100ml-original

8.Sulwhasoo Perfecting Cushion Ex

Credit to Althea Korea Website

Like i said I don't want to spend too much in just one product so Sulwhasoo products are just in my Wish list, poor me 😓. We all know Sulwhasoo skincare and makeup items are so expensive but you are buying the quality and effectiveness of it! I love cushions because its perfect for my lifestyle just press and pat and I'm ready to go and i just want to try any sulwhasoo product because of the positive feedbacks, I REALLY WANT TO TRY IT TO MYSELF! 😆

Check and Order The Sulwhasoo Perfecting Cushion Ex in Althea Korea Website
👉https://ph.althea.kr/perfecting-cusion

7.Moonshot Micro Setting-fit Cushion

Credit to Althea Korea Website

Another Cushion drops in my wish list and it's from the brand Moonshot.

My friend told me that this cushion doesn't cake and leaves dry patches on her dry combo skin, same as mine. It has this cooling effect after application at the same time light weight, She's promotes it to me every time we talked about Korean makeup and i badly want to try it as well.

Check and Order The Moonshot Micro Settingfit Cushion Ex in Althea Korea Website

👉https://ph.althea.kr/micro-setting-fit-cushion-12g

6.Tony Moly Tony Tint Delight

Credit to Althea Korea Website

I am an avid user of this lip tint since 2016 but why its in my wish list? Tony Moly Tony Tint Delight is one of My Holy Grail, it's always in my cart every time I made a purchase in Althea Korea. I can empty a tube for just 1 and a half month! It is long wearing even i eat and drink, it doesn't dry your lips like other lip tints do and the application is so easy even without a mirror ha ha!  You can choose from the 3 bold and bright colors  Red, Orange Cha Cha and Cherry Pink. A must try item, one of the product I rave soooooo much!


Check and Order The Tony Moly Tony Tint Delight in Althea Korea Website hete
👉https://ph.althea.kr/new-delight-tony-tint

5.Althea Korea Bare Essentials 

Credit to Althea Korea Website

Yes! you hear it right! Althea Korea does have their own brand and one of them is the Althea Korea Bare Essentials. I been using the set as of now and I did a product review of it on my YouTube Channel But this one is still on my wish list. Like The Tony Moly Tint Delight I love it so much that I want another 2 more set because my husband also using this product in his night time skincare routine 💗 The Contour cleanser cleans deep seated dirt while the primer water acts as my toner and serum at the same time, it makes my skin so nourished and plump while the fixer cream locks the moisture and gives my skin a dewy, healthy skin.

Check and Order The Althea Korea Bare Essentials in Althea Korea Website here
👉https://ph.althea.kr/bare-essentials-set

4. Dear, Klairs Creamy and Natural Fit Concealer

Credit to Althea Korea Website

Honestly speaking I'm not aware that Dear, Klairs have a makeup line, When I'm scrolling last time to check "what-to-order" in Althea Website I saw the Dear, Klairs Creamy and Natural Fit concealer which it reminds me of club clio kill cover. I don't have many insecurities on my face but sometimes i need to hide that healthy eye bags and the redness on the side of my nose which is my insecurity ever since.

Check and Order The Dear, Klairs Creamy and Natural Fit Concealer in Althea Korea Website here
👉https://ph.althea.kr/creamy-natural-fit-concealer

3. Too Cool for School Art Class By Rodin Blusher

Credit to Althea Korea Website

I have rosy cheeks when the sun hits my face but because I'm not the outdoor type of person i always stays home if my husband doesn't need me at work (TMI I'm his secretary), So when visitors or friends visit me they told me I'm pale AF like Sadako in the movie The Ring or Kayako in The Grudge, I want a blush that looks like my own skin and I think Too Cool for School Art Class By Rodin Blusher is the one I need, Just looking at the picture on the website is so natural and so fine that when you sweep in onto your face you don't even notice where it starts and ends the Natural Blush that my Face needs.

Check and Order The Too Cool for School Art Class By Rodin Blusher in Althea Korea Website here
👉https://ph.althea.kr/by-rodin-blusher

2. Touch in Sol No Poreblem

Credit to Althea Korea Website

This one from Touch in Sol is it can cover your pores can control your sebum and can make your make-up last longer! It's a raved product in so many beauty gurus and influencer. I want my primer to protect my skin before the makeup so im very picky in choosing one. The No Poreblem Primer claims so many things that i need in a primer  it is also 30ml for only P540 so a definitely must try in my opinion!

Check and Order The Touch in Sol No Poreblem in Althea Korea Website here
👉https://ph.althea.kr/no-poreblem-primer-30ml

1. Laneige Water Sleeping Mask

Credit to Althea Korea Website

"Wake up beautiful with the world's best-selling sleeping mask! With 1 sold every 12 secs, this light gel mask provides intensive hydration, vitality and brightening effect while restoring skin with deep relaxation. This product contains a number of patents including the SLEEP-TOX™ technology that purifies skin during sleep, keeping it in optimum condition while MOISTURE WRAP™ helps skin retain moisture throughout the night. It also has an aromatic SLEEPSCENT™ helps you relax during sleep. Best of all, it’s also formulated with skin soothing agents that are gentle on the sleeping skin, helping it to recover overnight"

- Althea Korea Website

Who doesn't want that? Looks promising right? plus! it's promotions in Korean Dramas! I've seen it anywhere! talk about all the Korean Beauty Lovers But I still haven't try it!😅 The reason is I can't choose what to pick is it the Original, Lavender or the Firming Sleeping Mask. Luckily Althea Korea now offers a holiday set of 3 Sleeping Mask in Travel Size for only P1,240 plus the ,Basic Care Sample Kit for free a steal right?

So for My Althea Korea Wish list the number one is the Laneige Sleeping Mask! 2 Laneige Products in my wish list er?I badly want it so Thank You Althea Korea for the Holiday Set ! Grab it before its too late!

👉https://ph.althea.kr/mini-sleeping-mask-set-basic-sample-kit
👉https://ph.althea.kr/limited-water-sleeping-mask-lavender


So that's it for my Top 10 wish list in Althea Korea! Check their website here or download it in Google Play or App Store!
What's your Korean Makeup Wishlist? Share it it the comment section below!



Thank you guys ~
Misang Chan
xoxo~