[ETUDE HOUSE] LUCIDarling Fantastic Rouge Gloss *Soft Mauve*

I was always curious about purple lip colours but I never dare to purchase one. I scare too much that the color might be too strong and looks weird on me. I prefer the 'Nude-Look' and as soon as I wear a darker color I think I look like a clown.

However, last time I found a Lipgloss that looked purple but not too much, though. Of course I had to get it! I'm talking about the LUCIDarling Fantastic Rouge Gloss in #7 Soft Mauve by [ETUDE HOUSE].

You can get the following colors:

- #1 Party Red

- #2 Orange Punch

- #3 1000 Pixel Milky Pink

- #4 Candy Pink

- #5 1000 Pixel Coral

- #6 Skin Brown

- #7 Soft Mauve

- #8 Wine Cocktail

- #9 Golden Volume

Description: Makeup Line Promotes LED (Light Emitting Diode) Color, Radiance and Clarity to Makeup Expression. Liquid lipstick formulated with LED Pixel Pigment for brilliant expression and shine.

It comes in a nice packaging! It looks metallic silver with pink/ violet shades. Actually, not very easy to describe.

The translucent bottle contains 4.5g and got a dark lid with a sponge applicator. The applicator is flexible and called 'hybrid tip'.

#7 Soft Mauve is a medium-dark pink with a hint of voilet and some fine purple shimmer.

The coverage is quite good for a lip gloss but it feels a little bit sticky. The gloss also doesn't have a very strong scent.

This color isn't bad even though it's not as purple as I wished it would be. Maybe I should just get one of those purple lipglosses from the 'Roll Roll Gloss' line.

Did you guys try a purple/ violet lipstick or gloss? What you think about these colors??

How to use: Use hybrid tip to gather and apply liquid lipstick evenly to lips.

Price: around 8,- €/ US$10.50
Bought at: eBay (rubyruby76)  

What I love:  

There is nothing I really love.

What I don’t like:  

There is nothing i don't like.

Will I buy this again? No, it's still not as purple as I wished it would be. So, I would try another gloss instead.

[ETUDE HOUSE] Nymph AURA Volumer *Pure Nymph Aura & Brilliant Pearl Aura*

When I saw that [ETUDE HOUSE] released the product line called Nymph AURA I had to get something of it even though I wasn't sure if it would be the right product line for my kinda oily skin. Nevertheless I purchased the Boosting Primer and the Volumer. I review now the latter!

I got #1 Pure Nymph Aura as full size and #2 Brilliant Pearl Aura as samples. 

Description: Makeup Multi-Cream maximizing the radiance and dewy glow on skin, completing flawless skin with plumped up moisture.

The packaging is light purple with the description in Korean and English. 

The Volumer comes in a small pump bottle which looks pearl white with a violet pump and lid. The bottle contains 25g!

#1 Pure Nymph Aura has a slightly liquid consistency - similar to a serum or essence. It looks a bit pinkish/ red and feels kinda oily. The color isn't really visible after spreading it on my skin. 

It's slightly scented as well.

This Volumer contains Macadamia Seed Oil, Shea Butter, Avocado Oil, Hyaluronic Acid and more.

#2 Brilliant Pearl Aura has the same consistency as #1 but doesn't feel that oily. 

It has a pearl pink color.

Just the Volumers (pic above) and mixed with BB cream (pic below):

You can see that #1 gives the BB Cream a more glowing/ wet look, while #2 seems to brighten up the BB Cream and gives a pearl shimmer. I didn't use a lot of BB Cream for the pics, though.

To be honest, I don't use the Volumer often coz I don't like to look so glowing. I got oily skin which makes me look shiny enough. So, if you also prefer the matte look I don't recommend to use this product.

But for using it just as a highlighter it's sure nice!

How to use: Apply evenly on skin with 1:3 mix of BB cream or foundation. Use foundation brush or BB brush to get perfect blending. When used for highlighting, apply on the nose, forehead and cheekbones with the Volumer alone.

Price (Full Size): around 18,- €/ US$23 
Bought at: eBay (BELLOGIRL)  

What I love: 
There is nothing I really love.

What I don’t like:  

It feels oily somehow. Not very good for oily skin!

Will I buy this again? No, not the Volumer anyway.

[ETUDE HOUSE] Precious Mineral BB COMPACT All Day Strong *Sheer Glowing Skin*

When I wear make-up I always have to finish with a face powder to look less shiny. Till recently I used 'MAYBELLIN - PURE POWDER' but I finished it and - of course - I got some Compact Powders as back-up already. Since a few days I'm using the Precious Mineral BB COMPACT All Day Strong from [ETUDE HOUSE]. I got Sheer Glowing Skin because it is a bright color and got medium coverage.

There are also available: Sheer Silky Skin and Sheer Flawless Skin.

Description: New and improved formula and SPF protection. Skin Brightening Pearl Powder & Trouble Care with Jasmine and Freesia extracts. BB compact is comprised of minute pearl powder particles for sheer, silky coverage and long lasting expression.

Darkening Zero ! Greasiness Zero ! All day bright Up!
Anti - Wrinkle / Whitening / Anti Darkening

Vaseline FREE/ Mineral Oil FREE/ Ethanol FREE/ Parabenes FREE/ Peal extract 1000ppm

The BB Compact comes in a pearl pink & silver paper box. The pressed powder is inside a round container which is also pearl pink on top and purple on bottom. It contains 15g!

The lid got a mirror and the included sponge is super soft & fluffy.

Under the sponge is a clear cover to protect the powder. The BB Compact in Sheer Glowing Skin is a Light Beige with some shimmer. The coverage is ok for me! I use it over BB Cream to get a more matte finish. If you want a stronger coverage you should try 'Sheer Flawless Skin'.

I like this face powder more than the 'Precious Mineral BB Cream'. The oil control isn't very strong, though. I have to refresh my make-up after a few hours to look less shiny/ oily.

Price: around 16,- €/ US$21 
Bought at: eBay (BELLOGIRL) 

What I love:  

The design and the soft finish. 

What I don’t like:  

The oil control is not very good. Have to refresh my make-up after a few hours.

Will I buy this again? I will consider it!

[ETUDE HOUSE] Dear Darling Roll Roll Gloss *Guava Sherbet & Chai Tea Latte*

Last week I received two new Lip Gloss: the [ETUDE HOUSE] Dear Darling Roll Roll Gloss.

I reviewed No.15 Roll Roll Pink Soda already and got now No.4 Guava Sherbet and No.11 Chai Tea Latte as well.

Description: Dear Darling Roll Roll Gloss gives a natural and shiny look to your lips, and it comes with 15 colors.

#4 Guava Sherbet:

The lip glosses come in translucent bottles with a gold-colored lid. Each gloss contains 5g.

The sponge applicator is rotating, so you can 'roll' the gloss to your lips.

Guava Sherbet is a nice pink - not too bright and not too dark. It's a shimmering gloss and gives my lips just a hint of pink color.

#11 Chai Tea Latte:

Chai Tea Latte looks like a shimmering nude beige. It gives my lips a natural and shiny look. The color is on my lips not as strong as it looks in the bottle, though. 

It is not too sticky and has the same fruity scent as the other glosses - yummy!

Some pics of the colors inclusive the Roll Roll Pink Soda one:

Price (each): around 7,- €/ US$9 

Bought at: eBay (zinopark)  

What I love: 
The scent and the way to apply the gloss to my lips. 

What I don’t like: 
The colors could be more 'visible'.

Will I buy this again? Thinking about getting a purple one ('Blueberry Latte' or 'Purple Candy Sherbet').

[ETUDE HOUSE] Wannabe Style Making Kit & Wannabe Last Touch Lip Gloss

[ETUDE HOUSE] recently released their newest Winter Collection, the Wannabe line. Btw, some of the products are Limited Editions. The illustrations feature Sandara Park (2NE1) as the Emma character by Annika Wester from Sweden.

This product line is divided in the following 3 themes:

PLAY

- Wannabe Style Making Kit

LOVE

- Wannabe Last Touch Lip Gloss & Freshener (3 colors)

- Wannabe Sparkling Tear DropLiner

- Wannabe Perfumed Syrup Nails

- Wannabe Lumi-Ball Highlighter

- Wannabe Eye Lashes (2 designs)

POP

- Wannabe Shine Finishing Pact & Highlighter Duo (2 colors)

- Wannabe Color Lips (3 colors)

- Wannabe Moisture Fix Mist

- Wannabe Style Nails (2 colors)

I grapped 2 of the products and thinking about getting some more. I got the Style Making Kit and one of the Last Touch Lip Glosses which I will both review now.

Wannabe Style Making Kit:

Description: Multi-makeup palette supplies diverse colors and pearl infused looks for mixing & matching. Create individualized styles without hassle. This palette contains 8 eye shadows. 

2 lip & cheek creams, highlighter crea, 2 eyeliners, 2 concealers, and 4 applicators, so you can easily complete beautiful eye, lip, and cheek, makeup. 

The make-up palette was a spontaneous purchase coz I own already two big eyeshadow palettes which I seldom use. I bought it because it's a Limited Edition and I missed the 'Aloha - Tropical Eyes' palette already!

This palette comes in a nice packaging which looks pink on the front and black on the back. The complete collection comes with those cute illustrations. When you fold off the packaging in the front and you will get another illustration in dark pink. To get the palette out of the packaging you have to open the side, though.

The Style Making Kit is in a matt black plastic case with the same cute prints again.

The case has the size 11,5x6cm what is not very big. So you can carry it in your bag as well.

This palette consists of 2 levels and a mirror inside the lid.

At the first (upper) level you have 2 lip & cheek creams and 8 eyeshadows:

Cream Lip & Cheek: Orange-Red

Cream Lip & Cheek: Pink

Pearl Eyeshadow: Light Pink

Pearl Eyeshadow: Violet

Pearl Eyeshadow: Gold-Brown

Pearl Eyeshadow: Silver-White

Satin Eyeshadow: Grey-Brown

Satin Eyeshadow: Brown

Satin Eyeshadow: Grey

Satin Eyeshadow: Pink

On the 2nd level you get 1 highlighter, 2 concealer, 2 eyeliner and 4 sponge/ brush applicator.

Cream Highlighter: Pearl Gold

Melty Concealer: Beige

Melty Concealer: Violet

Cream Liner: Brown

Cream Liner: Black

From left to right: 

Satin Eyeshadows (Grey, Pink, Grey-Brown, Brown)

From left to right: 

Pearl Eyeshadows (Light Pink, Violet, Silver-White, Gold-Brown)

From left to right:

Cream Liner (Black, Brown)

Melty Concealer (Violet, Beige)

Cream Highlighter (Pearl Gold)

Cream Lip & Cheek (Orange-Red, Pink) 

Price: around 23,- €/ US$30 

Bought at: eBay (zinopark)  

What I love: 

The design and the eyeshadows.

What I don’t like: 

There is nothing I don't like on this product. 

Will I buy this again? No! One time is enough I guess.

Wannabe Last Touch Lip Gloss & Freshener:

Description: Dual Gloss & Freshener supply sparkling color and romantic fragrance for enticing lips.

The Lip Gloss is available in 3 colors: Wanna Touch (Cream Beige), Wanna Love (Baby Pink) and Wanna Kiss (Coral). I decided this time to get the gloss in #2 Baby Pink.

The packaging is kept in white and pink colors with the same cute illustration as the 'Style Making Kit'. The Lip Gloss contains 5g and the Freshener 6ml. It's a 2-in-1 product!

The Lip Gloss #2 Wanna Love comes in a translucent bottle with some rose & bird prints on it. The color is a shimmering pink which doesn't have a strong coverage. I can barely see the color on my lips but it's shimmering. I like it coz it gives my lips that Nude-Look. 

The consistency is not sticky, too.

Like the 'Woo~ Baby Lip Plumper' this one here has a silicone tip/ applicator which is easy to use. The scent of it is ok - not too fruity or chemical-like.

On the other side you have the Freshener which comes in a translucent bottle as well. It has some butterfly prints on it and got a metal rollerball applicator. The product itself looks pinkish and the fragrance is called 'Floral Musk'. It smells kinda strong at the beginning but after a while it gets better. It's a nice floral scent!

How to use: Roll-on to back of neck, temples, wrists, chest or any other desired area.

DO NOT APPLY FRESHENER TO YOUR LIPS!!!

Price: around 13,- €/ US$16 
Bought at: eBay (zinopark) 

What I love:  

The color and the idea of making a 2-in-1 product. 

What I don’t like: 

There is nothing I don't like even though I wished the freshener would be rather a mouth freshener than a perfume. 

Will I buy this again? Thinking about getting #1 Wanna Kiss (Coral).