❤ Holika Holika Heartful Moisture Lipstick Review ❤

      Hello everyone!~

Today I'm writing another review about Holika Holika ｡◕ ‿ ◕｡ . I apologize for oh so many Holika Holika reviews but I just love this brand sooooo very much. ∩(︶▽︶)∩ I mean come on they're packed with beneficial ingredients! Who doesn't love that? Today's product is Holika Holika's Heartful Moisture Lipstick. I really like lipsticks when it comes to make up (*~▽~) I own more lipsticks than anything! ( ಠ◡ಠ )

( Holika Holika Heartful Moisture Lipstick, image is from Google)

I really enjoyed the variety of colors for this lipstick very much as I had the hardest time choosing a shade ! The color choices are; Baby Beige(BG401), Sweet Coral(CR301), Pink Love(PK121), Fresh Orange(OR210), Candy Red(RD807) and Kissing Red(RD808). 

(Heartful Moisture lip colors, image from Google)

Choosing a color was hard for me as I really like pink shades as well as red shades so I decided to buy Candy Red as it looked like a reddish pink shade as it looked like a perfect mix of the shades I liked and was looking for. (≧ω≦) Now the great thing about this lipstick is that it contains essential oils such as:

❤ Sweet Orange Oil (Soothing as well as rich in vitamins. Can also help with many skin issues, is anti-inflammatory, anti depressant and so many more!~ )

❤ Grapefruit Oil (Antioxidant as well as euphoric. Grapefruit oil also helps as an antidepressant, disinfectant, tonic, and many more. It is said that the euphoric scent of Grapefruit oil may help with stress, anxiety, as well as weight lose due to the scent creating energy/stamina in the body as well as many more great things!)

❤ Olive Oil (Keeps lips hydrated and heals chapped lips. And helps hair and much more!)

When it came to delivery time it was very fast as I got it less than a week and was packaged wonderfully ! No damages of any sort and the box for the lipstick was just too cute ! 

(Front and back of the box)

(Lipstick case and opened)

I loved the color ! (even though I was a tad too pale for it so I looked silly with it on me so sorry for not taking face photos of it  ; o ; )  It's a wonderful shade of red and pink and the lipstick is a cute heart shape just like the photos (✿◠‿◠) When I tested it out on my lips I felt the lovely lipstick melt onto my lips just as my Aqua Petit Jelly lip tint did. My lips felt hydrated and smooth when wearing this lipstick and it had a sweet smell like candy (｡♥‿♥｡)

(color test without flash)

(Color test with flash)

Hopefully this review will still be helpful even though I didn't upload a photo of the color on my lips but trust me I'd look like clown if I did ; o ; So now here is the final rating as well as the Pros and Cons.

Pros:

❤ Cute shade(s)

❤ Smells nice (◡‿◡✿)

❤ Amazing delivery time

❤ Cute box and design

❤ Beneficial ingredients

❤ Hydrates and smooths lips

Cons:

✘ None

I can't really say there are any cons as my paleness isn't their fault and neither is how small the lipstick is as most lipsticks are small ಥ‿ಥ So without hesitation I give Holika Holika Heartful Moisture Lipstick 5 stars out of  5!~

★★★★★

☂ Holika Holika Aqua Petite Jelly BB Cream SPF20 Review ☂

      Hello lovelies!~ 
Before I begin I must apologize for my sudden absence with my reviews as I've been dealing with some silly personal issues. ; o ; But I will be writing and posting as many reviews as I possibly can !~
So without further to do here is today's lovely review on Holika Holika's Aqua Petit Jelly BB Cream SPF 20! This is my 3rd Holika Holika product review and I'm just so happy to be review such a great make up brand! Ｏ(≧▽≦)Ｏ

 (Holika Holika Aqua Petit Jelly BB Cream SPF 20)

Personally Holika Holika is one of my favorite Korean makeup brands as well as Tony Moly, Etude House and Lioele.~ So here are some wonderful details about this BB cream;

❤ Contains Mint Water (hydrates facial skin) and Marine Jelly ( makes your skin feel soft) !

❤ Good for covering up facial blemishes! (ᅌᴗᅌ* ) (Yay!~ As I still get my breakouts ; o ; )

❤ Is Water Based! ( Water Base = Ideal for oily/combination oily skin!)

❤ Creates fully hydrated and shiny skin

❤ Makes skin texture smooth like jelly and make spreading on skin easy

❤Rich moisture for skin

So seeing some of the details that I had read about the product I knew what to look for when wearing it. （ｖ＾＿＾）ｖ I ordered my BB cream in their lightest shade "Aqua Beige"(I'm way too pale ; o ; ) which is just a light beige. The delivery time for my foundation was right on time and without any issues (ノ＞▽＜。)ノ and the box was damage free ^ u ^!~ My BB cream was securely and safely wrapped up in bubble too. Though the design of the BB cream was a tad different than advertised (as you'll see below) but I wasn't too bothered about it as it still looked cute as heck! * u *

(Holika Holika BB Cream delivered condition)

(Bubble wrapped o u o )

(Front and back of the box)

(Aqua Petit Jelly BB Cream)

As you can see the design of the box was much different compared to the photo I was shown on the item description. As for the bottle, instead of the cap being aqua it's blue with cute dots. But regardless I still found it cute and I got a free sponge with the BB cream n.n (Even though it has a mini spatula inside it xD) and did I forget to mention I got some cute samples again :D

When it came to applying the BB cream it was very simple. I dotted the areas of my face such as cheeks, forehead, chin, etc., by using the spatula that is attached to the lid. While I was rubbing in the cream with my fingers ( my skin is sensitive and pretty acne prone so I try not to use sponges or brushes for my foundations, unless it's mineral makeup) the BB cream felt like jelly * w * and it really doesn't have a scent with it which is quite nice. ^ u ^  After I blended in the cream I noticed how light it felt compared to some of the BB cream brands I had used in the past (i.e. Maybelline) as well as how much more glowing my skin was! As for hiding small blemishes it did great though after some time you have to touch it up only a tad which made me pretty happy a lot because I sometimes get small blemishes on the far side of my cheeks! 

The make up gave a nice shine to my face and the hydration was great! I never found such a nice water based BB cream for myself until now c: So as this loooooong review comes to an end here are the pros and cons:

Pros:

❤ Great shipping!~

❤ Feels great on skin!

❤ Water based!

❤  No heavy perfumes in it

❤ Nice and light

❤ leaves your face feeling bright, refreshed with a bit of shine

❤ Covers and stays on pretty well

Cons:

✘The small need to reapply often ( not everybody may have this issue but I slightly did TT A TT)

So in the end I decided to give Holika Holika Aqua Petit Jelly BB Cream SPF20 5 stars out of 5 because my con is about how my skin was with holding the cream. n.n 

★★★★★

✰ Holika Holika Soda Pore O2 Bubble Mask Review ✰

       Hello everybody!~
I apologize for being inactive for a while.. (*´д｀*) I've been quite busy and tired lately that I haven't had time to write reviews but now I've been able to write drafts a head of time on my email so when I do get the time I can paste it on here and revise it !~ But anyways I'm here to talk about a pretty popular Holika Holika product ( at least from what I've seen) which is Holika Holika Soda Pore O2 Bubble Mask. Like many of my Holika Holika products I purchased this product from eBay from " Bringbringshop " for $13.94 (free shipping included!~). 

(Soda pore bubble mask, photo from Bringbringshop/Rubyrubyshop eBay shop)

I know I sound like a broken record when explaining Holika Holika's products but I don't like to be lazy with something like that. So Holika Holika tends to have very beneficial ingredients in their products. For example, when I was reading about the soda pore mask's ingredients this is what I found;
 "made with harrogate carbonated water to provide minerals to the skin for better overall health and appearance. *Harrogate water originated from the UK and is known for its aiding in skin ailments. Also, contains baking powder, tea tree, and gold kiwi ingredients for *sebum and pore control, removal of dead skin cells, and providing bright and smooth skin." 

For those wondering about the benefits of some of these ingredients here they are:
  ❤ Harrogate Water- Aids skin ailments (inflammed skin, acne, acne scars, etc.)
 ❤ Baking Powder- Lessens irritation from inflammation because of its antiseptic property, also mildly exfoliates. ( Do not use straight Baking Soda on your skin as it is bad for your skin due to Baking soda having a pH of 9 and your skin has a pH of 4.5-5 [ read in a medical journal back in high school])
❤ Tea Tree- Natural alternative for getting rid of pimples, It has unique disinfecting and soothing properties, and doesn't strip your skin of the natural oils that you produce.
❤ Gold Kiwi- *Sebum and pore control, removal of dead skin cells, and providing bright and smooth skin( Sebum-produced but the Sebaceous Gland; lubricates and waterproofs the skin and hair of both humans and mammals.Implicated in the development of acne).

Now here are the benefits for the product as listed on Holika Holika's site:
❤ nourishes  
❤ moisturizes
❤Pore and oil control !~
❤Removes dead skin cells
❤Brightens skin
❤Smoothes skin

( Delivered package of the Soda Pore mask)

The delivery time was a little odd because the tracking number had said it was delivered to my mailbox when I looked it up but in reality it was delivered to my mailbox the next day which really confused me. I'm happy that I got my package at least , despite the confusing tracking information. When opening the box the product was securely packaged up in bubble wrap (which I forgot to take a photo of  sorry（ つ Д ｀）) . The Product looked exactly as described and I couldn't wait to use it!~ I didn't receive any lovely samples from this shop sadly. （ ；´Д｀）

(Soda Pore Cleansing O2 Bubble Mask outside of packaging)

( Better shot of the front of the bottle)

(Back of the bottle)

(Close up of the back)

After opening and seeing this wonderful product I decided to use it right away! I want to apologize for not taking pictures of it on my face but my cheeks are starting to break out again due to being stressed so I'm very sorry （ ；´Д｀）.

(Soda Pore Cleansing Mask without thinly being applied)

(Soda Pore Mask after being thinly applied and bubbled up)

 I really liked using this product on my face very much because it made my skin feel refreshed as I applied it and after I rinsed it off too! Though when apply it to your skin make sure not to use too much ( maybe a drop for each section) because when it bubbles up it produces a bit more for the skin and you don't want to rub oodles of it on your skin. The mask had a very pleasant smell, kinda like Mountain Dew ( though I don't think you should trust my sense of smell too much either xD) . When the mask bubbles up it creates a nice tingly feeling on your face (that I really enjoyed) and once bubbled up, massage the bubbles into your skin for two minutes. Once when the two minutes are up, rinse your face with lukewarm water. After I  had rinsed my face not only did my skin feel refreshed, but my pores felt tight and my blemishes felt less noticeable n.n

Now for the rating!~

Pros:

❤ Leaves skin feeling great

❤ Beneficial ingredients

❤ Smells nice!~

❤ Cute size (fits in a purse and whatnot, sorry I had forgotten to add it to the review until now)

Cons:
✘ Over bubbling = too much bubble mask to rub into the skin

✘ ( Not sure if the confusing tracking would fall as a con here )

I give Holika Holika Soda Pore O2 Bubble Mask 4 stars out of 5~

★★★★

☆ Neutrogena: Clear Pore Review ☆

    Hello everyone!~
Have you ever woken up one morning after a party or a super long night at work and found either a blemish/small breakout on your face? Did you ever wonder if you had washed off all your make up or cleansed your face before passing out? And if you did remove all you make up and cleansed your face do you ponder what might have contributed to it? I know I have! 

(Pondering about a breakout)

So I'm here to write this lovely review about Neutrogena Clear Pore. Neutrogena Clear Pore is an oil-eliminating astringent which helps prevents breakouts without overdrying your skin as well treats your breakouts and like every other Neutrogena product it is Dermatologist recommended. I have super sensitive skin that is also oily so I tend to break out quite a lot because of that as well as from stress so dealing with breakouts tend to be hassle for me as I'm super allergic to Benzoyl Peroxide (I'm also allergic to Salicylic Acid but to an extent. Ex. I can only use so much of it ) and living in California where we tend to have some pretty crazy smog sometimes which doesn't help either. Neutrogena Clear Pore has 2% Salicylic Acid in it which isn't too bad for me to use just as long as I use it once daily and not 2-3 times daily as it gives you that option.

(Neutrogena Clear Pore)

Now using this product is very simple. First, cleanse your face and dry before using Neutrogena Clear Pore. Next, put a little bit of the oil-eliminating astringent on a cotton ball or face pad and cover the affected area(s) with a thin layer. Note: Do not rinse off! I did a week long photo diary of my usage with this (the cotton pads only) down below are the photos at the bottom of the photos are explanations and reactions of my usage n.n

Day 1: First time using it. I cleansed my face first before using. The scent is minty and is VERY strong so you have to be very careful when applying around the chin area and cheek area (by your nose). I felt a very strong burning sensation as it cleaned my pores due to my skin sensitivity (everyone is different so please take that into mind), but after the sensation was over I felt quite refreshed. I'm surprised how small the amount of dirt and oil ( that my cleanser did not pull) that was pulled from my face.

Day 2: Cleansed my face again before using and received the same results as day 1 but with the exception of a little less dirt and oil.

Day 3: It's slightly hard to see in the photos but this was the biggest shocker for me. I started the day with cleansing my face and splashing cold water on my face to close my pores. After cleansing my pores I put on make up which was Neutrogena mineral powder foundation and liquid eye liner (only on my upper eyelids). I spent that day out with my mom then at my friend's house. It was a fairly warm day (82 degrees out ) but I dressed properly for the weather and outside didn't look very smoggy. I came home at six and used my Neutrogena make up remover wipes, my Acne Free cleanser and sulfur mask (since you cannot wet your face after using the toner). After doing all that I then wiped my face only to see this face pad COVERED in dirt and oil! I couldn't believe all that was still in my skin even after using make up remover, acne cleanser AND a face mask! I mean I know those all don't necessary remove EVERYTHING from your face but I've had a routine like this for 2 years regardless of when I wore make up or not but seeing this surprised me to no end! All that dirt would've been feasting on my pores that night if I didn't use this on my face.

Day 4: I woke up to my pores feeling much smaller and my blemishes feeling less noticeable and smaller too. I cleansed my face as I did on the morning of day 3 and spent another day out but without make up on as I wasn't going anywhere special. It was warmer than the day before and a tad smoggy. I managed to sweat a whole bunch as I don't do well with the heat. > <; When I came home later that day I cleansed my face as well as applied a sulfur mask on my face and when I was done I wiped my face with the toner.The dirt and oil wasn't as bad as the day before which made me much happier. n.n

Day 5: I spent the day at home that day but I woke up and did the usual face cleaning routine. When I looked in the mirror my blemishes were disappearing more and more which was great news for me. My skin felt as if I had no blemishes because of how much smaller my pores felt which used to be so rare for me to feel when I broke out. After wiping my face I barely saw anything on the pad which made me happy considering I had been sitting in a stuffy room all day with 3 other people. > < ; Later that night when I went to bed I had noticed my skin was less oily and felt refreshed as ever, I felt like I had come straight out of a spa!

Day 6 & Day 7: these last two days were just as similar as day 5 with the exception of less dirt removed from skin and my face clearing up!~

Overall review: (sorry this was such a long review)

Pros:

✔ Cheap price

✔ Available at most drugstores

✔ Smells nice

✔ Leaves your skin feeling refreshed

✔ Makes your pores/blemishes appear and feel smaller

✔ Removes dirt and extra oils in your skin leaving it clean

Cons:

✘ Very strong scent making it hard when applying it on your chin and on your cheeks by your nose.

✘ Can be quite painful if you have super sensitive skin

All in all I give Neutrogena Clear Pore 4 stars out of 5

★★★★