SkinfullofSeoul

Missha Line Friends Tension Blusher

11th May 2016 3 Comments

Missha’s Line Friends Collaboration seems to have been hugely successful, and I can certainly see why. The simple cuteness of the packaging, plus quality makeup at a reasonable price, makes the line irresistible. I’m really trying to focus my shopping on quality products…not just for the packaging or marketing, which I have definitely been guilty of in the past. With this collaboration, I went for the Magic Cover Cushion and the Tension Blusher. Whilst I’ve really enjoyed both, the blusher has become an absolute staple for me and I think it’s a great piece of makeup. So here’s the rundown on what has become a favourite of mine.

Makeup

Hera x Nicholas Kirkwood UV Mist Cushion Review

28th April 2016 4 Comments

The most beautiful cushion I have purchased to date? Easily the Hera x Nicholas Kirkwood collaboration cushion in gold. Just a pretty face (cushion)? Or a quality piece of makeup? Let’s find out.

Skincare

COSRX Blackhead Power Cream- Part II Final Thoughts

20th April 2016 1 Comment

So I’ve finally finished my testing period of the COSRX Blackhead Power Cream. If you didn’t read my initial thoughts, take a look here. I wrote about the ingredients and what I felt my initial results had been after two weeks. I really liked the cream at that point, so how do I feel about it after over a months consistent use?

Skincare

Review- Femmue Global Cera Smart Cream

17th April 2016 2 Comments

Femmue is a brand I have frequently featured on my Instagram page since I first tried out some of their products back in November. I have received numerous comments asking for more information about them. They are a relatively new K-Beauty company, and are not very well know yet, particularly overseas but also here in Korea. Today I’m going to review their Global Cera Smart Cream, which is a moisturiser I have been using consistently for six months, and one I feel really benefits my skin.

Skincare

COSRX Blackhead Power Cream- Part I Initial Thoughts

6th April 2016 2 Comments

To say I was excited when I received a mysterious package from COSRX, is of course true. To say I was excited when I opened said package, and there lay their brand new, not yet released, Blackhead Power Cream, accompanied by a note saying I was the first person on the planet (including the staff of COSRX) to receive the product, is a huge understatement. I was literally squealing and maybe peed a little, I even called my mum…is it really lame that I get that excitable about a new cream?! Yes, perhaps, but this is the first time something like this has happened to me, and I felt truly honoured to be the first receiving this product.

Seoul Experiences, Skincare

Interview with Hye-Young from COSRX

28th March 2016 No Comments

I get asked a lot of questions about COSRX. Their products are widely popular among Western K-Beauty fans, and they’re very visible in the K-Beauty instagram and blog world. Despite this, it seems that many people here in Korea -both Koreans and non-Koreans- are still just learning about the brand. I really do always get asked questions from expat and Korean friends who’ve seen/heard me raving about the brand, asking me who COSRX are, where their products can be bought, what their best products are etc. Thus I felt it was the perfect focus for the beauty column I write for a Korean online and printed journal, because I really wanted to share some more information about a company I have come to love and trust.

Makeup, Tutorials

A Quick, Easy Eye with Moonshot Jellypots

24th March 2016 4 Comments

A video post! Today’s video is a mini tutorial with Moonshot Jellypots, and how to use them to achieve a very simple 5 minute eye look. This look is one of the quickest looks I do when I’m in a rush in the mornings, but it’s still so pretty.

Makeup, Seoul Experiences, Skincare

Myeongdong Shopping Guide

20th March 2016 13 Comments

Myeongdong…or paradise as it’s known to K-Beauty shoppers. If you want to buy cosmetics in Korea, this is where you need to head to. I don’t know how true it is, but I hear there’s around 1000 cosmetics shops in the area. Bearing that in mind, it’s easy to see how this could be overwhelming, particularly to visitors who don’t have long to get a handle on it! So voila, a shopping guide to tell you subway info, eating suggestions, and a simple shopping route to get the most out of your visit. (My photos are not fabulous…grey sky plus a distinctly average camera/iPhone do not produce picture perfect snaps- my apologies).

Skincare

My Night Time Routine

15th March 2016 4 Comments

Another introductory kinda post…my PM routine. It’s more substantial than my morning routine and I really use it as time to wind down and relax. It’s also where I try and pack in more moisture/ use treatments.

I’ve marked products I will most likely repurchase with a heart.

Those marked with an asterisk were given to me free of charge by companies, but are only in the post because I like them and incorporate them in my night time routine, all opinions are my own. See my disclaimer or email me for any queries on this.

Straight to it…

Skincare, Tutorials

Korean Skincare and My Morning Routine

8th March 2016 11 Comments

This may not be the most exciting post, but it’s definitely something I want to share to introduce you to my skin and the kind of routine I have/my products. The weather here in Seoul has changed again and I’m not craving the heavy moisture I was just a few weeks ago during the dry wintery period. It amazes me how quick the weather changes here compared to home. But you guys aren’t reading this to hear about the weather ha…