[ETUDE HOUSE] AQUA CURE Facial Mist II *Chamomile water*

Yesterday I finally got the keys for my new apartment. I'm happy about that but I'm also scared. Not just because of living completely on my own now (used to live with family, boyfriend or housemates) but also because of the money. Can't buy everything I want from now on until I got a new and better paied job. 
Because of that, I won't have much time for blogging now. I will be almost everyday in my apartment to renovate it.

Anyway, today I will review another facial mist I got a while ago. It's the AQUA CURE Facial Mist II Chamomile water from [ETUDE HOUSE]. This mist is available as Vitamin water and Bamboo water, too!

Description: Skincare formulated with Alaskan Glacial Mineral Water to supply cooling moisture and essential skin nourishment. Facial moisture spray supplies anti-inflammatory efficacy, minerals and cool sensation to skin.

The facial mist is packed in a orange-coloured yet translucent plastic box. The description on it is in Korean and English.

The pump bottle has the same color as the packaging and contains 100ml. The pump looks blueish and is easy to use!

The Chamomile water mist contains the following ingredients:

Water, Alcohol, Glycerin, Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile) Flower Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Gentiana Lutea (Yellow Gentian) Root Extract, Artemisia Absinthium (Wormwood) Extract, Achillea Millefolium (Yarrow) Extract, Grapefruit Peel Extract, Olive Fruit Oil, Fragrance and others.

One thing I noticed right after checking out the product is that the mist contains oil. I can see the oil swimming inside! I hope that it won't make my face more oily!

The product itself is colorless and -of course- watery. After I sprayed it on my skin it began to smell like chamomile. 

It refreshes well - the main reason why I use those facial mists, especially during summer time.

I got Chamomile water coz it says it has an anti-inflammatory effect and that might be good for my sensitive/ troubled skin.

How to use: Hold bottle 15~20cm distance from face when spraying. Spray mist over facial surface to supply moisture and refreshment to skin.

Avoid contact with eyes!

Price (each): around 10,- €/ US$12.50 

Bought at: eBay (rubyruby76)    

What I love:  

The refreshing and cooling feeling even though it's just temporarily.

What I don’t like: 

Nothing yet! But I hope the oil inside the mist won't make my face more oily. 

Will I buy this again? I would like to try out Bamboo water as well. That one supplies amino acids and vitamins to the skin.

[ETUDE HOUSE] milk talk Body Wash *Banana, Choco & Steam Milk*

When I was reading another blog I saw a pic of a body wash from [ETUDE HOUSE]. It seemed to be new and I immedtiately felt in love with that. I'm talking about the new milk talk Body Wash! You can get it in 5 delicious flavours! I got my favorites Steam Milk, Banana and Choco. The others are Apple and Strawberry.

Of the shower sponges I purchased Banana and Choco since Steam Milk was always sold out.

Description: Moisturizing body wash supplies rich foam, texture and fragrant scent for soft, cleansed skin. Milk extract makes moist body and sweet scent makes feeling better.

First, I was a bit dissapointed when I got the body washes coz they are so small. Nevertheless, each bottle contains 200ml and now I find them kinda cute, too.

Each of the milk talk Body Wash comes in a round bottle which feels somehow like a rubber bottle but is probably made of soft plastic. The flip-top lid is white plastic.

Steam Milk:

The bottle of the Steam Milk Body Wash is white with a light blue print.

The consistency is not too thick, just like many shower creams/ gels are. It looks whitish and has the soft scent of milk and baby powder.

Choco Milk:

Choco Milk comes in a light brown bottle with a chocolate bar print. 

It has the same consistency as Steam Milk but the color is brownish, plus the scent of chocolate milk. So yummy!!

Banana Milk:

My 3rd favorite flavour got a yellow bottle with a banana print. Of course, it also has a great scent - the scent of a banana milk shake.

It has the same consistency as the other two again but a yellowish color.

The Choco shower sponge is still on the way to me, so I can show you just the Banana one:

Each sponge is individually packed in a plastic bag.

This shower sponge is yellow and got a small banana on top. The choco sponge is brown with a chocolate bar on top.

You can attach the sponges on top of the body wash bottles what is a cute idea.

How to use: Dispense product on wet bath sponge/puff and lather. Use sponge/puff to massage and lather body. Rinse with water. 

It can be used as bubble bath also (15ml).

Price: around 10,- €/ US$13 (Body Wash); around 4,- €/ US$5 (Shower Sponge)

Bought at: eBay (cosmetic.love & superoutlet-2009)  

 

What I love: 
Everything: the small design, the sponge and of course the flavours.

 

What I don’t like:  

There is nothing I dislike!!

Will I buy this again? I would! Still think about getting Strawberry Milk.

[Holika Holika] fairy water Pure Fresh *Toner & Oil Paper Cream*

The last few days I wasn't really active in my blog because I still recover from a cold but I see that I got already 61 followers. I'm quite happy about that so thanks to everyone!!

Since I get most of my Asian cosmetic over eBay I noticed that many seller don't have the stuff they sell in-stock. They usually buy it after you ordered it. [Holika Holika] released last year a mild skincare line called fairy water. This product line is available as Pure Fresh (blue) for combination/ oily skin and as Pure Aqua (purple) for normal/ dry skin. I couldn't find these products at eBay so I just asked one seller if he/she can sell it and a few days later I purchased the Pure Fresh Toner and the Pure Fresh Oil Paper Cream.

This mild skincare line is free of 6 chemicals: Artificial Color, Artificial Flavoring, Benzophenone, Mineral Oil, Ethanol (Alcohol) and Paraben. 

These products can be used by people with sensitive skin!

Description: Hypo-allergenic skincare with 6 irritant-free formula for your delicate skin. Magical fairy water makes your skin moist and revitalized.

Pure Fresh Toner:

This toner for combination/ oily skin comes in a medium-sized translucent, blueish bottle. It looks like a glass bottle but I'm pretty sure it's rather hard plastic. The bottle contains 170ml and has a white twist-off lid.

Inside the hole is a small plug to prevent the toner from coming out when you don't want it. You can easily remove the plug before first use.
The Pure Fresh Toner is colorless and got a herbal/ citrus-like scent. 

The main ingredients are: Chamomile Water, Daisy, Tea Tree, Lavender and Calendula.

I like that this toner doesn't burn on my skin and will use it in the morning.

  

Pure Fresh Oil Paper Cream:

The cream for oily skin is inside a light blue tube and contains just 25ml. I wished it would be bigger! It has almost the same size as the goodbye PORE EVER Primer from [ETUDE HOUSE]. The lid is a simple white twist-off lid again.

Like the toner the cream also got as main ingredients Chamomile Water, Daisy, Tea Tree etc.. It is called Oil Paper Cream coz it will absorb the sebum on your skin like those oil-absorbing paper sheets.

The consistency is rather watery like a lotion or essence and not creamy. The whitish cream is easy to spread over my face, makes it sleek and keeps it oil-free for longer. Unfortunately, I also got some dry areas on my skin and for those the Oil Paper Cream isn't enough. Have to use another cream as well.
The scent is a bit weird but also not very strong. I would say it is a floral/ herbal scent!

I like the fairy water line because it is made for sensitive skin but also for either dry or oily skin. 

I will use both products for my morning skincare regime because these won't irritate my skin and make it more red.  

Use the toner with a cotton pad and the cream as last step. There is also a emulsion available which you would use between these two.

Price: around 12,- €/ US$16 (Oil Paper Cream); around 13,- €/ US$17 (Pure Fresh Toner) 

Bought at: eBay (zinopark)

What I love: 

Mostly that it's good for sensitive skin AND oily skin. 

My skin looks less oily after using the cream!!

What I don’t like: 

There is nothing I dislike yet. 

   

Will I buy this again? Not sure yet but I will get the Pure Aqua Cream for my dry skin areas.

[ETUDE HOUSE] BB magic Mist

Last year I got a facial mist from [ETUDE HOUSE] which seems to be a little bit different from mists I usually use. The BB magic Mist has the skincare benefits of a BB Cream and can be used before applying make-up or afterwards.

Description: Skin Protection Benefit of B.B. Cream in a Moisturizing Facial Mist.

This BB magic Mist comes in a light violet spray bottle. The color is a bit shimmering and the lid has the same color. The bottle contains 50ml only!

It's a fine mist which is colorless with a floral scent.
The active ingredients are Chamomile Extract, Aloe Vera Gel and Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola). Other ingredients are Water, Rosa Centifolia (Cabbage Rose) Flower Water, Sea Water, Epilobium Angustifouum (Fireweed) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Portulaca Oleracea (Purslane) Extract and more.

I usually use the BB magic Mist after I finished applying make-up coz sometimes my face feels dry when I used compact powder. But I have to be careful coz the mist covers my whole face and makes it sometimes too wet due to big water drops. It might ruin my make-up!

Anyway, this facial mist is ok but not really necessary. I prefer 'normal' mists which I can use whenever my skin feels dry or oily.

How to use: Hold bottle 20cm away from face when spraying. Spray mist onto all areas of the face to moisturize and liven complexion. Applicable both prior to and after makeup application.

Price: around 7,- €/ US$9 
Bought at: eBay (zinopark) 

What I love: 
I don't think there is something I really love.

What I don’t like: 

It makes my skin too wet what might ruin my make-up. 

Will I buy this again? No, I will get other facial mists instead.

[Holika Holika] Premium Sheep Milk Yogurt wash off pack *green tea*

I received a new face mask which I wanted to try out since I saw it a few month ago. The Premium Sheep Milk Yogurt wash off pack from [Holika Holika] is a moisturizing face mask. It is available with wild berries and green tea. I had some problems to find english informations about this product but now I know that wild berry has a refreshing effect and green tea a brightening effect. I decided to get green tea because it shall make a bright and clean skin. Both masks are good for dry skin!

Description: Highly moisturizing wash off type yogurt pack including nutrition-enriched sheep milk.

The (glass) jar contains 75ml, got a cute sticker with a sheep and green tea on it and has a metal/ aluminium lid.

The white cover underneath the lid protects the product again.
The Sheep Milk Yogurt wash off pack with green tea contains Sheep Milk Extract (75mg), Yogurt Powder (75mg) and Green Tea Extract (75mg).

The consistency is rather creamy and got a greenish color. It smells like green tea which isn't a really new scent for me. I'm pretty sure I got another product with a similar scent.
Compared with other mud masks this yogurt mask doesn't get dry after applying it to my face. 

It gets a bit absorbed by my skin only!

I will use this wash off pack when my skin is very dry coz it moisturizes quite well. My skin is less dry and flakey afterwards! It works a bit like the Yogurt Wash-off Pack from [ETUDE HOUSE]. Good for hot days as well!!

How to use: After washing your face, apply skin toner, pour the right amount and apply the product throughout your face except for near your eyes and mouth, and wash it off after 5~10 minutes with warm water.
DO NOT EAT THE CONTENT! 

Price: around 13,- €/ US$17
Bought at: eBay (BELLOGIRL) 

What I love: 
It does moisturize my skin well.

What I don’t like:  

There is nothing I dislike atm.  

Will I buy this again? I don't think so, but if I will buy it again then the wild berry one.