Review: Etude House Happy Teatime Green Tea Cleansing Foam

The review for today is the all-time favorite product from Etude House--Happy Teatime Cleansing Foam.

This cleansing foam comes in five variants. Out of these five, I've already used two, the Milk Tea and Green tea variants. The first one I got was Milk Tea. I was meaning to review that one too, but I already finished the bottle and I didn't get any pictures. Hehehe. I was really busy the past months.

Happy Teatime Green Tea Cleansing Foam (P148, 150ml)

Anyway, when I bought Milk Tea, I didn't know that each variant was suitable for a specific need or skin type. I thought each worked the same way as the other and was suitable for all skin types, so I based my purchase on the scent. And I really like Milk Tea's light, powdery scent.

But after looking at Etude House Philippines' site, I read that each variant caters to a certain skin type and need.

Milk Tea - Moisturizing and smoothing formula with Milk Tea extract 

Lemon Tea - Vitalizing and nourishing formula with Lemon Tea extract 

Green Tea - Pore cleansing and oily shine relief with Green Tea extract 

Peach Tea - Brightening and clarifying formula with Peach Tea extract 

Aloe Tea - Moisturizing and complexion health formula with Aloe Tea extract 

So, even though I really liked Milk Tea, I've got to try Green Tea because it's for pore cleansing and oily shine relief because my skin is oily. And anyway, when I asked the boyfriend which smelled better the Milk Tea or Green Tea, he told me it was the latter so I gave it a go. And hey, I'm liking Green Tea a lot! :)


Pros:

• Affordable at P148 for 150ml product. My first bottle lasted me three to four months.

• Mild on skin. It does not dry my face and break me out.

• Has a nice cool and refreshing scent.

• Really foamy. The consistency of the product is thick, and when lathered on wet face, it becomes really foamy. You'll really only need a pea-size of the product for every use.

• Helps in oil control. I think this one contributes to the many oil control products I'm using to keep my face shine-free because the label says it contains hydrated silica.

Click to enlarge and read details about the product

Cons:

• None that I could think of for the moment. I think I'm gonna stick to this cleansing foam for long. :)

Now I really know why it's an all-time fave product of our princes and princesses out there. :) I'm even planning to try Happy Teatime Cleansing cream and wipes. :D I'll give this product 5/5. :)

Collective Haul + Mini Reviews

Well, hello there! Gosh, it has already been, what? More than a month, almost two, since the last time I posted. Time really flies by so easily, ain't it? But anyway, it's nice to be back for a while. :)

And here's another haul post! LOL. I don't really want a lot of haul posts in this blog, but I really can't do a review for each and everyone. I mean, because of this haul posts, I'm able to do mini-reviews on all products including those that I overlook and forget to review.

So here, we go! :)

Human Heart Nature Sunflower Beauty Seed Oil (P129.75)
Human Heart Nature Intensive Hair Mask (P99.75)

First on the line are these two. This is my second bottle of Sunflower Beauty Seed Oil. I mainly bought it to lighten my underarms. I can't say much about the progress, because I don't closely monitor it. LOL. But I think it's working together with the body scrub and whitening lotion I use because the dark spots on my legs are lighter than before. Yes, I also use it for those dark spots. :)

Next up is the Intensive Hair Mask. It smells like the menthol candy Stork or Dynamite if you ask me. LOL. It also has that minty feel whenever I use it on my hair. And yes, it makes my hair soft as if I used a conditioner, only this one is all natural which is quite healthy. :) However, I notice that I experience more  hair fall whenever I apply it on my hair. But after that rinsing, everything's back to normal. And I have softer hair. :D Unfortunately, this 50-gram product can only be used 2 to 3 times for medium-length and long hair.

Celeteque Dermoscience Hydration Facial Moisturizer (P129.75)

This is also my second bottle of Celeteque Facial Moisturizer. And this is my first facial moisturizer. I've never used any moisturizer before this because I have the notion that I already have an oily face and I don't need this anymore. How wrong I was! This has done wonders to my face. And I'm gonna put that in a separate review. :)

San San Lipstick Hydrating Dew 04 (given to me by my sister)
Avon Ultra Moisture Rich Lipstick Island Glow
Nyx Round Lipstick in Femme
Nyx Round Lipstick in Nyx

Of these four, SanSan lipstick is the only one I haven't tried wearing outside because it's Red. Yes, I'm quite timid in wearing red shades because I don't feel it's appropriate for school. (Yeah, the other colors are appropriate. :P) But true to its name, it's hydrating and I might try that one day. :) My fave among these is the Avon UMR lipstick because Island Glow has a good color payoff.

As for the Nyx, I also like them, has good color payoff. It's just that I feel that there are better colors that'll suit me that I don't know why I bought these two. LOL.

Maybelline MakeUp Remover (P99)
Glam Works Hair Removal Soothing Lotion (P99)

I still have the Ever Bilena Advance MakeUp Remover but I bought Maybelline because the latter stings my eyes which is a very big no-no for me. And so far, I'm liking Maybelline. It doesn't sting plus this works better than my former Sophie Martin makeup remover. My mascara and eyeliner are easier to remove with this one.

As for the Glam Works Hair Removal Soothing Lotion, I haven't really used it enough to give any comments since I've only used it once.  :D

Tony Moly Cutie Beauty BB Cream 02 Pure Angel Amy (P350)
Skinfood Good Afternoon BB Cream Peach Green Tea (P411)

And finally, my favorites from this haul post. :D BB creams! :D

I've been using Etude House BB Magic Cream (Refreshing) for 7 or 8 months now. Yes, it still has a small amount left on it. I even cut the squeeze bottle just so I could use it all up. Cheapskate me. LOL. :D I love it, but I guess it's time for me to move on from it now. Eight months is long enough that sometimes you'll want something new. Prolly that's why some people just buy and buy new BB creams even if they still haven't used them all up. But I'm cheapskate and I don't have money to spend on more BB creams right now. :D

I bought this mainly for its description that said it's an oil-controlling and mattifying BB cream. Plus, it's just right for my budget. Anyway, I'll save the specifics for another post. :) On the other hand, I wanna tell of how it went with Skinfood store in Megamall. I went right there to see and test this BB cream out even if I had planned on buying it on eBay. (Store prices are double of what online sellers offer. -_- )

I didn't see it on the shelf so I asked the beauty advisor if they have this one and her answer embarrassed me. -_- She told me that the Good Afternoon BB line might not be from Skinfood. For goodness' sake. -_- I even braved going in on the empty store.

This one belongs to my sister. I believe it's suitable for dry skin. We just combined shipping so we'll save more. :)

BB cream and skin care samples

I wanted to try more BB creams so I'll know what to buy next after using my current BB cream all up. Half of these are included in our purchases, while half, mostly skin care samples, are freebies from the eBay seller bhappywithme. We bought the Skinfood and TonyMoly plus these samples from her. Thanks for the freebies. :D

Nivea Whitening Cell Repair Protect Body Milk 40x (P199 for 250ml)

The body milk from the same brand and line that I bought last December was already empty so I had to buy again. I wish skin care wouldn't have to be so costly. -_- But anyway, I love using this lotion. It's non-sticky and greasy and it's easily absorbed by the skin.

Maybelline Clear Smooth All in One Foundation  (P119 for refill)

I bought this as replacement for the Maybelline Clear Smooth Extra Shine Free Foundation (the blue one). Basically, I didn't get the full version (?) of this Clear Smooth All in One foundie because I've read reviews that the foundie easily breaks. And it's not really fun using broken foundies. Most of the time, whenever that happens to me, I don't use it anymore. Sayang naman ang pera kung ganoon diba? But so far, I've been using this for more than a month now and it's not yet broken. I just already see the signs that it's gonna break sooner or later. O_O

Etude House Lip and Eye Remover (sample size)
Tony Tint (sample size)

First of all, I bought this from another eBay seller (NOT bhappywithme) and I have this suspicion that the makeup remover is fake. First, it smells like the 'spraynet'. (Do you remember that thing you spray on your hair then it'll get hard?) Second, it has bubbles in between the blue liquid and the colorless liquid. But overall, it works fine in removing my makeup and it doesn't sting my eye. So my question is, is that normal for the EH makeup remover? Because from what I see from the store, it's not like that at all. Plus, the blue liquid from the EH makeup remover from the store is 'blue-r'.


As for the Tony tint, I think it works fine. I haven't really tried the full one yet from the local store.


So there you go again for this long haul post. I hope the mini reviews are helpful. I'm off to study again.


Ciao~!

FOTD: My Everyday Look

This is my first time to post something like this, so please, please bear with me. :D And FOTD still stands for Face of the Day and not Friend of the Devil. LOL.

So here it goes. ;)

Me and my favorite (and applicable) statement shirt. LOL.

This is my everyday look. It's just simple because I only go to school  on weekdays and malls on weekends. That's it, the life of an accounting student. LOL. I just play around with colors depending on my mood, and at times, I mean most of the times, do winged lines on my eyelids.

Here are the products I've used to create this look:

Etude House BB Magic Cream Refreshing
Tony Moly Baby Doll Pot Concealer Natural Beige
Maybelline Clear Smooth Extra Shine Free Powder Foundation Honey
Fashion 21 Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner
Avon Glimmersticks Eyeliner Blackest Black
Avon Simply Pretty Long Lash Waterproof Mascara
Etude House Styling Eyeliner 02 White
elf Natural Radiance Blush in Glow
Lip Ice Lipbalm in Strawberry

Sophie Martin J'adore Lipstick Summer Pink

For this look, I focus on my eyes. I usually line my eyelids thicker than the usual (but not excessively thick as with ulzzangs and gyarus) because my eyes are small and I use my comfy eyeglasses all the time. (I still haven't decided when I'm gonna use contact lens because they're not supposed to be ordinary contact lens, I need toric lens. They're not as inexpensive as contact lens and I'm scared of wasting money in case I find it too difficult to use and maintain. Any suggestions, dearies?)

Anyway, I find makeup fun (though I think I should also have fun reading my books and reviewers) and I always look forward to that 10-20 minutes of making my face before being harassed by the hustle and bustle of Metro Manila. :)

Review: Etude House Vita Foam Mini No. 3 Bite Me

I bought the Vita Foam Mini No. 3 Bite Me during the Etude House Grand Sale last June along with the Yogurt Peel Cleansing Foam. I used the latter first, so it was only a month ago that I started using the Vita Foam Mini.

Vita Foam Mini No. 3 Bite Me (P148)

Out of the six variants, I chose Bite Me because it has Vitamin E which I was quite sure of very good for the skin. Other variants contain Vitamin A, B, etc. I guess you have to choose the variant which your skin needs most.

60 ml

The container says that Bite Me has...

"Vitamin E and Orange Fragrance.
Vitamin formulated facial foam cleanser supplies a thorough scent with a pleasant scent."

The Vita Foam Mini No. 3 Bite Me also promises an orangey scent. And it really does smell like one and I love it! The scent alone makes me feel refreshed. :) If my eyes are not playing tricks on me, I could also see small beads on this facial foam. These small beads melt as soon as you lather it on your face.

However, at first, I didn't find it as foamy as the EH Yogurt Peel Cleansing Foam and I was a bit disappointed. I found that I needed more than a pea size of the product to have that foamy experience I had with the Yogurt Peel Cleansing Foam.

Perhaps, can you see the small beads?

And since I also wanted to try Celeteque (and I couldn't wait to try it,  LOL), I used this Vita Foam along with the Celeteque Facial Wash with Natural Moisturizing Factor. My regimen was to use the Vita Foam in the morning and Celeteque at night. When I ran out of Celeteque (since I only bought the travel kit for trial purposes), I decided to use the Vita Foam alone. And sad to say, I got break outs more than usual. With that, I bought the big Celeteque Facial Wash, and there it went, after a day or two, my face was back to normal.

I don't think I'll buy this one in the near future. And anyway, I've already bought the Etude House Happy Teatime Cleansing Foam Milk Tea which is larger (150 ml) but costs the same as Vita Foam Mini. I can't wait to try it! ;)


P.S. I just want to let you know that I may not be able blog more often for the next few months this year and next year since I'm graduating and taking review subjects for the CPA board exam. Additionally, I would like to congratulate my batchmates and friends from my former school UE who have recently passed the licensure exam. It feels good to know someone who have topped the board. LOL. I'm next! :D

I'm Back! (With a Not-So-Red Hair): Etude House Bubble Hair Coloring in Red Wine 04

Yey! I missed blogging so much. I've been busy the past days because of school work. But thank God, this semester is most nearly finished! :) Whew! You bet, it's one of those semesters that really tire you out and make you look forward to the sembreak.

And oh, I'm back with a colored hair! :D I've never had my hair colored, rebonded, cellophane-d. I just used to have my hair relaxed. But they say it's not good for the hair, so I now only go to the salon for a hot oil treatment, some other treatments I'm sales-talked to and a haircut. LOL.

This was the first time for me so I was really scared. O_O

My never-been-colored not-so-black hair

I wanted to have a reddish sort of hair. I just found it exciting and new. So there I went choosing between Etude House Bubble Hair Coloring in Red Wine 04 and Tony Moly Berry Trendy Hair Color Cream in Cherry Wine 4R. The latter was cheaper by around P30 to P40 so I visited Tony Moly in SM Megamall first only to find that it was out-of-stock. Sigh. LOL. And so, I went for the EH Bubble Hair Coloring. Anyway, I read that it was easier to apply than a normal hair color cream. Good thing, it was not OOS too.

Etude House Bubble Hair Coloring in Red Wine 04 (P378)

Ooh, wasn't I really excited. LOL. I decided to use it the next day after I'd bought it. But I was not really expecting my hair to be the same red as with that lady in the box. Since it was my first time, I was quite open to anything that would happen. I was just hoping that it'd be not anything drastic or disappointing.

"Chemical" No. 1 is the large pink sachet
"Chemical" No. 2 is in the pump bottle
Conditioner is the Silky Perfumed Treatment (purple one)
Cape, gloves and manual is in the transparent resealable plastic

Though there was a manual included in the box, I couldn't read it so I didn't even bother to look at it and proceeded with the steps I read from other beauty bloggers. (There were several, BTW.) And the picture outside the box confirmed that they're correct.

4 Steps to Coloring Your Hair

For me, the most fun part was the mixing. Didn't I love it. LOL. It was actually even more fun than dyeing my hair.

So, you mix "chemical" no. 1 with "chemical" no. 2 in the bottle. Then, you gently shake it. Not actually shake, you know, but more of tilting it to right side and then the left side. This solution actually feels warm or "hot", thus it is called the Hot Style. ;)

However, I was confused with this shaking part. I thought I was going to see the bubbles after a minute or two of gently shaking the bottle. So, what I did was tilt it right and left for around 5 minutes. LOL. After that, I still didn't see what I was waiting for. I tried to pump a bit of the solution and, charan!, there went the suds or bubbles. LOL. Silly me. -_-

Also, since I thought that I over-shook it, the suds were color violet, unlike from what I saw from other blogs. Theirs were purple. LOL.

But still, it colored my hair. I just thought that I was not really good at the application part because my hair was not evenly colored. Yeah. But it's okay, it's still manageable. :) And I'm actually planning on buying another Red Wine after two months so the red will be more visible. :D

Now, I have something to blame for "my" temper! LOL.

Whatcha think folks? Does it suit me? ;)

P.S. I've read raves about the Silky Perfumed Treatment or the EH conditioner, but I've just found that my expectations are not really met. First, they say that the smell was great. But I thought that, with all the conditioners I've tried and used, the smell was similar to Pantene or Palmolive conditioner. Correct me here if I'm wrong. :) Also, the consistency was again similar to Palmolive. But one thing I like was how soft it made my hair after coloring. Nevertheless, I think my favorites Creamsilk and L'oreal can do that too. :)

Review: Etude House Yogurt Peel Cleansing Foam (Black Food Mix)

I haven't really been a fan of cleansing foam until Etude House. For a couple of years, I had only used Kojic Soap. Yep, Kojic Soap. And during those years, I haven't used anything on my face except Kojic Soap and Ever Bilena Foundation. I really don't know why but I stopped using toners and the like.

As for the cleansing foam, I've already tried Pond's which I didn't really like because I break out. So, I stuck with my soap. It wasn't until the Etude House Grand Sale that I've gotten around to buying and using stuffs for my face again. (I guess I really like sales that much, LOL.)

Etude House Yogurt Peel Cleansing Foam Black Food Mix

Prior to going to the Etude House, I checked their bestsellers which included the Happy Tea Time Cleansing Foam. It was only around P150, so I thought that I should try it. But the Yogurt Peel Cleansing Foam captured my attention. It was just a stall above the Happy Tea Time variants. And most probably, the word 'yogurt' got me into buying it.

There were three types of this cleansing foam then--the Nuts Mix for dry skin, the Fruits Mix for combi skin and Black Food Mix for oily skin.

And of course, since my glands are really productive, I went for the Black Food Mix. The container says:

"Cleansing Foam contains yogurt (Lactobacillus) to gently exfoliate, nourish and energize complexion. The Black Food Mix consists of black beans and black sesame seed extracts."

I've read about the benefits of black sesame seeds for the skin and found out that it's good for cell regeneration and growth. These black sesame seeds are also rich in antioxidants (probably because of the AHA as written on the bottle) and good for fighting against radicals on the skin.

Pros:

• Smells really nice and light.

• Has a really foamy texture.

• I didn't break out. As a matter of fact, after a few days of using it, most of my pimples were gone. Yey for that! :)

• Already affordable at P278, though the Happy Tea Time is less expensive. Hehe.

Cons:

• Cannot remove all of my makeup. I know, I should really use a makeup remover, but given the lazy girl I am, I tried removing everything using the cleansing foam only. And it didn't work.

• My face still gets oily after an hour or two. (Oh well, I haven't yet found a product that could tame my oily face anyway.)

My bottle is already almost empty and I'm thinking of repurchasing this one after I've fully consumed my VitaFoam Mini Bite Me and tried Happy Tea Time (because I've really read several good reviews on this one.)

P.S. Don't forget to check out and join my voucher giveaway contest! :)

Review: Etude House BB Magic Cream Refreshing

Since it has already been a month after I purchased my Etude House BB Magic Cream Refreshing during the Etude House Grand Sale, I think it is high time that I make a review about it.

During that time, I was really looking forward to buy the Precious Mineral BB Cream All Day Strong. But unfortunately, it was out of stock. It was out of stock in both the EH boutique and SM Megamall Department Store. The only BB creams that time were BB Magic Cream and Moistfull Collagen BB Cream.

I liked the creamy texture and finish of the Moistfull Collagen BB Cream when I tried the tester, however the beauty advisor told me that it was only suited for dry skin. So, definitely no, because I really have an oily skin. With that, I opted for the BB Magic Cream Refreshing which was said to be suitable for oily skin. It became my first BB cream.

BB Magic Cream Refreshing Review


On the Box:


BB Magic Cream offers natural looking coverage that nourishes and corrects skin tone.

Directions: After facial cleansing, apply a small amount of product to hands and spread evenly across facial surface. Cream may give a whitish appearance upon initial application, but will naturally blend with skin tone once lotion sets.

Packaging:

Contains 35ml of the product.

For me, the pump comes in handy because I can control how much cream comes out. However, it can get dirty if you don't clean it after every use (like mine LOL).

Swatch:

See that white cast?

BB Magic Cream after a couple of minutes.

My skin did really glow after using this BB cream. I wanted to show my glowing face (LOL) here, but the bad lighting in the room won't permit me.

Pros:

• This BB cream is not as creamy as the Moistfull. On the contrary, it is watery. It also dries quickly--but not as quickly that you won't be able to blend it well.

• At first, I thought that it was too white on me. (I can't choose from other shades because there are no other shades. :( ) But still, nobody has told me that my face was too white, well maybe except for my sister who likes to tease me. LOL. And it's probably because, as what it promises, it settles on the skin after a while and naturally blends with the skin tone.

• This BB cream, again as what it promises, provides a natural-looking coverage. It's a bit buildable, so you have to put small amounts on your face.

• Before I used this, I was having a pimple break out (but maybe that's because I have a period during that time). A few days after (and my period was also gone), my face had less pimples.

• It makes my skin glow that my friends and classmates told me I was blooming. Haha, if only they knew. :D

• Already inexpensive at P548. I got this though for only P438.40 during the Grand Sale.

Neutral:

• The finish is not matte, but it's not dewy either. It's actually in between the two. (I like a matte finish, so I'm neutral on this. Hehe.)

Cons:

• Though it is said to be suitable for oily skin, my face still gets oily after an hour or two. And that's even when I'm in an airconditioned room. Yikes. And according to my research, it doesn't have an SPF. (Please correct if I'm wrong here.). The one that has SPF is the BB Magic Cream SPF30 PA+.

• It's sheer so you'll still need a concealer to hide blemishes. But if you have a blemish-free face, then I think this one is perfect. Nyehehe.

• Has only one shade which probably suits fair to medium skin tone.

• Has a white appearance or cast on my skin on pictures taken with flash. (This really sucks.)

Do I recommend it?

Yes. By all means, you can buy this one because it delivers what it promises. However, make sure that it suits your skin tone first before buying. And anyway, most of my friends and classmates told me that I was blooming when I used this, so I think it's overall good. :D

Will I repurchase?

Not really. I want to try other BB creams such as the Precious Mineral All Day Strong.

Review: Etude House Oh~ m'Eye Line 02 Gray

Okay, so I thought maybe it was high time that I made a review from the products I bought from Etude House during the Grand Sale.

I didn't want to create reviews immediately because I believed that first impressions didn't always last. It does not only apply to people, but also for products, except of course, for food and its taste. :)

Etude House Vita Foam Mine Bite Me P148
Etude House Oh~m'Eye Line 02 Gray P198
Etude House Yogurt Peel with Black Food Mix

I bought the Etude House Oh~ m'Eye Line 02 Gray. It was my first time using a liquid eyeliner, though when I usually browse YouTube, I always saw those make-up artists using this one. And I was like--wow! LOL. But it's true. :P

At first, I was really happy with this liquid eyeliner. (probably it's because my first one) I thought that I could easily create and was really creating a fine line. But then, after using it a couple of weeks, I was slowly getting disappointed. With that, I'll start with the cons.

Cons:

1. I found the brush tip thin enough but too long and could be hard to control and tacky to use. I was a newbie here as you know and was really not used to it. I was also thinking that a short brush tip could be better and easier to control. Nevertheless, I think that it could still create a decent line if you're 'semi-used' to lining your eyes.

2. The bottle could get really messy. After a couple of uses, I already saw dry eyeliner piled up on the rim or mouth of the bottle. I always cleaned it, but then the next day I saw the same mess again. I think the bottle should not be put in your kikay kit and carried around to avoid this.

3. If you're using eyeliner like everyday, I think the bottle won't last for a while because of the piled up mess.

4. The packaging is quite cheap. (But of course, what can you expect with this price?) The word 'Oh M'Eye Line' was already erased in my bottle.

Battered Liquid Eyeliner LOL.

Pros:

1. It's cheap! Compared to other Korean brand cosmetics, Php198 is already cheap.

2. It quickly dries. No need to wait for a minute or two.

3. It's waterproof. No need to worry about accidentally rubbing your eyes.

3. I like the dark metallic gray color. :)

Can I recommend?

Of course, but I guess, not for newbies like me. :) It would be better to choose a forgivable liquid eyeliner first to practice on before buying this one.

Will I repurchase?

Yes, but not now. I can repurchase it after like a year, or probably when I think I can already handle the long brush tip. Hehe. For now, I bought the Ever Bilena Dip Liner. I still haven't tried it but I'll be reviewing it some other time. :D

Etude House Grand Sale - 20% Off On All Items

I've been wanting to try the popular "BB Cream" for sometime now. And finally! I've got it from Etude House.

I was not really a fan of skin care, body care and make up products. I found them cute, but was too lazy to get them. But since the flea bites episode from a few months ago, I'd had no choice but to look for an effective treatment, e.g. lotion, balms, etc.

And so, I was hooked. I wanted to find the products that really work. And I also discovered makeups.

When I first read about BB cream, I was really excited to use one. However, I found them a bit pricey and delayed my fulfillment in buying one. LOL.

But when I heard that Etude House has an ongoing sale for 20% discount on all items from June 15 up to June 21, I really got super excited! And I couldn't wait to get to the store.

I've already decided to get the Precious Mineral BB Cream All Day Strong #3. But when I got to SM Megamall Etude House. The sales assistant said it was out of stock. I didn't lose hope--I tried the department store. But then again, it was out-of-stock.

I was really disappointed. There are several products that are out of stock.

But I really wanted to be called a princess (LOL, EH calls their customers princesses and princes). So, my sister and I looked around the shop.

There were two BB creams--BB Magic Cream and Moistfull Collagen BB Cream.

I wasn't really used to trying testers, but then I tried both on my wrist. I like the Moistfull Collagen BB Cream (P928) and I'm ready to buy it since it has a matte finish unlike the BB Magic Cream. However, when I asked if it's suitable for the oily skin type, the sales assistant told me that it can only be used for dry skin.

And so, I settled for the BB Magic Cream. It has two types--Moisturizing (for dry skin) and Refreshing (for oily skin). The cover says,

"BB Magic Cream offers natural looking coverage that nourishes and corrects skin tone."

 BB Magic Cream Refreshing (P548)

The SA confirmed that it looks natural on the face. It was watery, unlike the Moistfull, but light on the skin. I settled for it because of natural-looking feature.

I also wanted to have a cleanser so I bought Yogurt Peel Cleansing Foam (Black Food Mix). I chose this among the three because, again, it's suitable for oily skin. Yogurt Peel Cleansing Foam Nuts Mix is suitable for dry skin and the other one Yogurt Peel Cleansing Foam Fruits Mix is for combi skin. The Black Food Mix cover says,

"Cleansing Foam contains yogurt (Lactobacillus) to gently exfoliate, nourish and energize complexion. The Black Food Mix consists of black beans and black sesame seed extracts."

In my paper bag, there is also VitaFoam Mini Bite Me. I didn't plan to buy this (oh well, everything I bought was unplanned anyway), but I got it to reach the P1000 mark for the freebie. LOL.

VitaFoam Mini Bite Me (P148)

Oh~m' Eye Line Liquid Eyeliner (P198)

Yogurt Peel Cleansing Foam Black Food Mix (P278)

Anyway, it's also promising since it contains vitamins to enhance the skin. There are five types of the VitaFoam Mini and the #3 Bite Me contains vitamin E. Others have Vitamin A, B3, etc.

I really wanted to try the liquid eyeliner though I didn't know how to apply it. I got it. It's called the Oh~m' Eye Line.

I also bought the Natural Mask Ad Aloe Vera and Green Tea.

Natural Mask Ad (P58)

The Natural Mask Ad Aloe Vera is an "essence mask that contains moisturizing aloe to prevent acne and soothe skin", while the Green Tea is an "essence mask that contains green tea extract that soothes and comforts stressed and fatigued skin."

I've already used the Yogurt Peel and the Natural Mask Ad Aloe Vera. Though it's still too early to say anything, I find the Yogurt Peel really foamy and refreshing. The same is true for the Natural Mask Ad. It's refreshing and quite relaxing to my face.

I'll be posting reviews about these products once I've already got to use them for a while.

For these buys, I've earned the Etude House Pink Membership! Yey! I'm already a certified princess! (ROFL) I've also got the Heart Eyebrow Knife with the Mirror as a freebie. And of course, a 20% discount off my purchases! Thanks Etude! :)

All products from Etude House are Korean. Its current endorser is Sandara Park or Dara from 2NE1.

I don't know why Etude House is addicting, but it really is. Everything you'll see in the store is cute and pink. It's very girl-ish. And in fact, there are already several "princesses" addicted to Etude House. Probably, it's the image and marketing or advertising. And they're effective.

But anyway, Tony Moly is already open in SM Megamall Building A near SM Supermarket. We saw it when we were about to go home. Hmmm...can they attract as many customers as Etude House does? We'll see.

Update 06/20/2011:

Yesterday, I was not sure if I wanted to buy a lipstick. And so today, since I and the boyfriend planned to watch Green Lantern (it's a good movie, though there's nothing really great about it), I passed by Etude House and Tony Moly.

I didn't go for the lipstick, instead, I went for a lip gloss. Yey! I was thinking if I would get it from Tony Moly but I backed out since I already had an Etude House Pink Membership.

Look at what I've got. It's Peach Water Gloss #4 Apricot Water. I already used it right after buying it. It felt cool on the lips and it's nice.

Peach Water Gloss #4 Apricot Water (P298)

We also passed by Watson's and I was able to buy a blusher. I'm not really a fan of blush ons that's why I didn't buy one in EH. And actually, it's my first blush on.

I felt that I didn't really need it since I was feeling like I was not pale at all. But anyway, I still bought one from e.l.f. (Eyes Lips Face).

e.l.f. products are international and among the cheapest so I went for it. I'm going to try it tomorrow. :)

e.l.f. Natural Radiance Blusher Glow (P129.75)

Lastly, my sister said that Tony Moly was a sister company of Etude House, so maybe they aren't really competitors.