Shipping:
Stylevana
Sadly, my worst experience with them! It took a whole month to even ship, and then about two weeks for me to receive it. I had also ordered a bottle of the I’m From Rice Toner and after reaching out to customer service about two weeks after ordering they told me that they didn’t have that product in stock and it could take up to 30 days. I asked immediately to remove it and it took another two weeks for them to eventually do it 😠but they did refund that product and send without it which I appreciated.
PURESEOUL
If you live in the UK and need any products quickly they’re a great option because they ship from a UK warehouse so it only takes a couple of days to arrive. They also have a few branches in London. But of course it’s more expensive than other online retailers because you’re paying for the convenience!
Product reviews/first impressions:
From Stylevana
heimish – All Clean Balm
This is my holy grail cleansing balm. I’ve tried loads of different ones, mostly non AB, but they often get into my eyes, or feel really hard to get off, or don’t get my waterproof mascara off fully ( side eyeing the Inkey List Oat Cleansing Balm which committed all 3 of these sins and I have no idea why it’s so popular). This heimish one is just super gentle and my face feels completely free of everything afterwards.
COSRX – Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
Probably doesn’t even require a review as it’s such a cult product, but I tried this a few years ago and just didn’t repurchase because I didn’t really see a significant difference. I’ve been influenced again though and since using my skin definitely does seem to be more moisturised but I think I’m going to have to watch this space (it definitely could be the other products I’ve introduced).
BEAUTY OF JOSEON – Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics
First time using this and I LOVE it so far. It’s so lightweight it actually feels slightly too good to be true lol. There’s absolutely no white cast and it genuinely just feels like a light moisturiser. There very sadly hasn’t been much sun where I live so I can’t really comment on its effectiveness so far.
BEAUTY OF JOSEON – Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal
Again first time using this and I’m enjoying it so far. Can’t really comment on fine lines as it’s only been a week.
Torriden – DIVE-IN Low Molecule Hyaluronic Acid Soothing Cream and Serum
I know this is a super popular range right now, but I am not bowled over. I think it’s because I’m not completely sold on Hyaluronic Acid as an ingredient, but when I used the cream at night I didn’t see any significant difference the next morning. I’ve been using the serum in the mornings after my shower to try and lock in moisture and it’s definitely my favourite out of the two.
ETUDE – Mask Proof Fixing Tint in 04 Ginger Milktea
This is a repurchase because I love the shade. It’s not as long lasting as the Romand tint and it’s definitely more of a matte finish but still pretty good overall as a lip tint.
Romand – Juicy Lasting Tint in #08 Apple Brown
My favourite tint but I wish this shade was more of a brown shade, as it’s definitely more of a bright red on my lips.
PURESEOUL:
Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Toner
I heard great things about this product and I’m definitely enjoying it so far. My skin feels really hydrated and glowy and it’s very gentle.
LAKA Fruity Glam Tint #103 Humming
I love the colour and packaging and it looks really nice on the lips. It’s way more glossy than my other lip tints. Compared to the Romand and Etude tints, it’s not as long lasting and had dried slightly uneven after a few hours. I’m not sure if it’s great for an everyday scenario but better if you have more opportunities to check on it and reapply (rather than leave it for hours and hours at work like I did lol).
Masks
MIZON Joyful Time Essence Sheet Mask in Aloe and Vitamin C
Benton Fermentation Mask Pack
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask
Never tried any of these but I’ve been really into sheet masks recently. Would love any more recommendations of ones to try!
by electricbonsai