My Christmas

Hi peeps!
Last time I posted, I was in a bit of a hurry, for I went to my fathers by train that day. It was pretty exciting, I haven't been in a train alone before. So I spent the chistmas holidays there and visited some relatives and stuff.



My boyfirend got a system camera for chistmas, btw. And because he is awesome and sweet, I can borrow it, which means the quality of pictures in my blog goes up up baby get up up we're going up!
The picture above is taken by him and its from my fathers house.





Here is what I got for christmas. In the first picture is Four Reasons giftpouch from my almost parents-in-law. I also got the pear sencha tea, ginkgo tea and the duck tea strainer from them. Cherry blossom scented candles, Nivea in-shower body milk (I love this stuff!) and the wooden brush from my boyfriend. Pajamas from my almost grandmother-in-law, necklace from my almost sister-in-law, bodyshop giftpouch from my other almost sister-in-law. The chocolate box is from my step-mom.

In the second picture is tickets to Happoradios concert from my sister, massage gift certificate from my mother and moneyyssss from my dad, both grandparents and my godfather/uncle! I also got some regular chocolate boxes.

Omg, thats alot of stuff... I'm grateful and happy to have such a big family. ♥ Even though its not one big family, but three smaller. ^^

The first selca I took with the system camera! I really need to train taking selcas with it... As you can see, it has focused on my shirt, not my face lol.

Thats all, bye ♥

TesterKorea Haul & Review

Helloo! ~
I ordered some cosmetics from TesterKorea this autumn and decided to share my experience with them.

But first here is what I got:

• Innisfree Juicy Gloss Pencil in #4 Grapefruit Puree
• Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream 
• Etude House Juicy Cocktail Gradation #5 Nails in Princess Marry
• Etude House Rosy Tint Lips in #2 Sunny Flower
• Laneige Water Sleeping Pack _EX
• Etude House Color My Brows in #1 Rich Brown
• Ing's Essence Mask Pack Arbutin
• Innisfree It's Real Mask Sheet Rice
• Benton Snail Bee High Content Mask Pack
• Etude House Alphabetical Mask Sheet (A, ♥ and J)
• A Cookie mirror ~
• And 3 sample packs, 5 samples in each, total 15 !!

So! When I was ordering from TesterKorea, there was this "Invalid" text next to the shipping methods, so I couldn't choose a shipping method. I deleted my cookies, browser history, tried other browsers (IE </3) and then I finally could select the shipping method, BUT it didn't add the shipping costs to the total. I waited for a few weeks, if TesterKorea could get it work, but no. I emailed them and they told me that I could make a manual order, which nowadays is instructed on the site, if you can't place your order, that is. If you're having problems and can't find it or want to understand better what I just wrote, then go here.

Shipping price is reasonable and depends on the weight of the package.

After I finally placed my order, I waited 2 weeks for my package, which isn't bad me thinks. All the goods were securely wrapped in bubblewrap and inside a nice box. The package was marked as a gift and the value was also a little bit less than it really was. They are really generous with samples, I got total 15 samples! Some of them were the same, but I don't mind.

Pros:
- Samples! ~
- Cheaper than most of the K-cosmetics shops
- Shipping price is reasonable
- Shipping doesn't take forever

Cons:
- Manual order is a bit troublesome, but not everyone has to do it...

I wrote this in a bit of a hurry, so I apologize for any typos, grammar mistakes or wierd phrases. :D
But thats all for now, Merry Christmas everybody ! (In case I don't have time to make a small update tomorrow!)

UPDATE: I got my second order from Tester Korea today (nothing interesting, just some essentials and a few presents) and it took about 2 weeks again to arrive and the package was secure. Only thing that was different: I didn't get any samples this time, boo. :(

Etude House Collagen Moistfull Cream & First Essence review + Ebay seller review

Etude House Collagen Moistfull Cream 

Description:Formulated with Baobab Leaf Mucus and 30% of hydrolyzed Marine Collagen, this refreshing, yet concentrated moisturizer penetrates deeply to hydrate and firm for a youthful water bouncy skin. 4-Free Formula: No Parabens, Benzophenone, Mineral Oil, Talc.

How to use: Every day after cleansing and toning, massage evenly over face. Pat to finish.
 
Consistensy: Even though it's called a cream, it's more like a gel. It is easy to spread and it sort of glides on your skin. A little goes a long way with this one.

Smell: The smell is very fresh and it reminds me of the smell of pine trees and spruces, but it's not quite like them. It's a little bit citrusy too. It's not too strong and very pleasant.
 
Packaging: The jar contains 60ml of product. It is feels sturdy and it looks pretty cute next to my western facial creams. I like the little curve detail in the cap. Only con is that the jar is quite deep, so you need a spatula to get the product easily out. Too bad, that this doesn't include one. My favorite color is orange so I like the color of this very much.

My Experience: I have been using this now for about one and a half months after I wash my face and my skin is not so dry as it used to be. This time of a year, my skin normally gets really dry due the cold weather, but now it's totally normal. It doesn't make my combination skin oilier. This cream moisturizes well and my skin feels moist the next day too. 

The Summary: This cream works for me perfectly. It really moisturizes well and I can see and feel the effect! I would and probably will repurchase.

Rating:  5/5

Etude House Collagen Moistfull First Essence

Description: Formulated with 90% of hydrolyzed Marine Collagen, this serum absorbs quickly into skin to provide instant hydrating and firming relief.

How to use: Apply morning and evening after cleansing, prior to Facial Freshener. Pat to finish.
 
Consistensy: The products is gel-like, watery and pretty runny. This too is easy to spread and a little goes a long way with this too.

Smell: It's pretty much same as the Collagen Moistfull Cream.
 
Packaging: The bottle contains 20ml. And umm... I don't have much to say about this. The color is awesome hehe.

My Experience:Before I used this, I had to google how to use an essence. The instructions were a bit poor on the package... Anyways! This moisturizes a little and I'm still not sure what this is supposed to do exactly. It absorbs quickly into my face and it leaves a nice base for the cream and makes it even a little more easier to spread, but thats all.

The Summary: This was a nice introduction to the essences for me, but I don't get the whole idea of it. I wouldn't purchase a full-size product, but I won't run away screaming if this comes with my next Moistfull Collagen Cream.

Rating:  3/5

eBay seller 

I bought this from eBay seller named worldmarket201010. The shipping was quite fast, it took only two weeks to arrive. The product was wrapped in bubblewrap and it was securely packaged. I think the item is authentic. I got three samples with it: SKIN79 Super+ BB cream (Hot Pink), Tony Moly Luminous Pure Aura CC-cream & Etude House Nymph Aura Volumer. (I'm pretty excited about the last two btw, I have wanted to try these for a while!) Based on this purchase, I recommend!

Whats up

Heya! I have been really stressed and busy lately, thanks to school. I should start doing my degree work, which is a project that should show i.e. the teachers what I have learnt in the last three years. It can also be of use when I'm are applying for a job as a part my portfolio. So I have a huge pressure to make it good and the pressure makes me not want to do it. Don't know how I'm going to survive that. Also, I should start applying to companies for my practical training. I have no idea where I would like to go or anything. I'm so lost really.

Onto happier topics! I cut my hair shorter last monday! I was so nervous and worried how it would come out, but I really love it. I love that I don't have to wait forever for my hair to dry or brush my hair. I know, totally normal to brush your hair, yes, but when you have such a long, thick and dry hair as mine was, it is total pain it the ass. When you think you have gotten rid of all the frizzes, you still find more of them.

So here is a crappy Instagram picture of my old and new hair! The quality is terrible, I know. 
My face on the before picture looks so mad and unhappy :DD But thats just because I took it in the morning and I'm not a morning person.
 
I should really get a new camera, so I would have something else than pictures taken with my phone or pictures straight from my Instagram. Atleast I'm going to get a new phone, so the phone pictures quality will become better. Oh well, it's good to have room for improvement!

Enjoy my phone quality selca from tuesday, bye o/

Baviphat Peach All-In-One Peeling Gel Review

Description: "This product is gommage type peeling with multi function(pore care+dead skin cell care+brightening). Natural Cellulose will clean your pore. It is recommended for rough skin."
Copypasted from Kpoptown.com

Mine didn't have any description or instructions with it so I had to search them from tha great Internet.

How to use: "After make sure your skin is dry, apply appropriate amount of product and massage softly and wash off with lukewarm water."
Also copypasted from Kpoptown.com
 

Packaging: The jar contains 100g of product and is shaped like a peach and has an extra lid with a small spoon spatula. I have to admit: I bought this just because of the container! It's just too cute! Peaches <3  I'm planning to use it as a jewerly box or something when I have used all of the product. ~


 

Picture from Baviphats official site.

Consistensy: It is a gel-type product, which is a sort of grainy or something and it kind of rolls up or something when you rub it. It's hard to explain(for me not being a native English speaker), but you can see it from the picture.

Smell: It smells like an artificial peach. It's pretty strong scent imo so it's not for everyone, but I like it. ~

My Experience: According to some sites/reviews, the balls or rolls that come from rubbing are your dead skin cells?? I highly doubt it, because I have a habit of scratching my face when showering and that removes dead skin cells quite alot and the stuff is most of the time gray. Those ball things are pretty much the same whiteish color and IF this gel removes any dead skin cells, it must be fairly a tiny amount. But thats just how I see it. :D

Anyways! Using it is pretty simple, but rubbing is pretty tiring to me, but maybe thats because I rub my face so aggressively haha.

It makes my skin feel very soft and my face look a bit brighter. I didn't notice any difference in my pores. You can still pretty clearly smell the peach scent after use, or I at least I could. :D I have a really sensitive sense of smell.

The Summary: Overall this product is okay to me. The smell is nice aand the result is so-so, so I wouldn't repurchase.

Rating: 3/5

My christmas wishlist

1. New phone. I really need a new phone. The current one is Samsung Galaxy S+ and it's not working so well. Sometimes it just freezes totally, restarts on its own when it is in my pocket, restarts on it own when I'm using it, lags a lot, etc. I think it is because the new apps are designed to the newer models and my phone can't handle them.

 I'd love to have Samsung Galaxy Note 2 or 3, because I think the big screen would be really convinient. Even tough it is pretty big, I think it's a good thing. It will help me take care of it better and won't drop it accidentally from my pocket, 'cause it wont fit in there. :D

2. New glasses. My current ones are pretty worn and there are a lot of scratches on them and they are crooked. :D I would like to have a bit rounder glasses this time, they really make me look a bit more friendly and not so cold or something. Wierd explanation.

3. PlayStation 3. I really want PS3 so I can play Kingdom Hearts 1.5 HD Remix. ;D I'm maybe going to buy it used from my friend, but I need to earn some money first! I think other people are wishing for PS4, I'm so 2000 and late.

4. Korean cosmetics. I'm always craving for more. I need a new BB-cream and a facial wash and the othes would just be nice. Gotta love the Etude Houses Princess Etoinette II -line. I need one of those lipsticks in my life. (Preferably PBE102)

5. Some kind of roomwear or a pajama with shorts would be nice. I have only my jumpsuit for a lazy day at home and it's sometimes too heavy or warm to wear.

6. Money. Who wouldn't want money lol. Money would be great, I could buy all the above myself. >:3 Usually it's hard to come up with gift wishes, which are reasonable and easy for my relatives to get, so money is the best gift. :D

Yeahs. I planned to post this last weekend, but then I realized that our school period ended that week, so I had to do a few undone assignments. I'm such a model student lol.
This period is going to be the last one before practical training, which lasts for 4 months. And after that I should graduate. So, for that reason my blog may suffer and wont be so active. Funny, that now I'm into blogging, but I don't have time for it... When I had time, I wasn't interested enough. :D F my brain <3