Etude House Play Color Eyes Juice Bar Palette and Oh M'Eye Line LiquidEyeliner Review

Of all the makeup I currently own, this is my favorite. Right here.

I have seen reviews that claim this palette isn't pigmented once you apply the shadow to your eyes, but in my experience, they are all extremely pigmented except the third color and the last two colors, because they're light to begin with. The rest are beautiful and vibrant and THIS is everything the Too Faced Sweet Peach palette should have been. I love it.

Do you own the Urban Decay Naked 3 palette? Think you don't need a pink/peach palette since you already have a rose-toned palette? You're wrong. Let's compare.

(Look how small and cute the Juice Bar palette is compared to the Naked 3 palette. ❤️)

The Juice Bar palette is everything you'll need for summer. It's gorgeous and I love it.

You know what else I love?

Etude House's Oh M'Eye Line liquid eyeliner.

This is, without a doubt, my favorite liquid eyeliner ever. I prefer it in brown, but black is nice, too. The brush is longer than most, and thin, which makes it very easy to work with. As someone who struggles with liquid eyeliner, I really like this brush.

I hate having to use this as an example, but in April, I had to have my favorite cat put to sleep. That night, I cried for hours, I was honestly inconsolable. And still, this eyeliner didn't move. It didn't smudge, it didn't wash away, it stayed exactly where it was since 6:30 in the morning. This eyeliner will last through anything.

Is it difficult to remove? A bit. An oil cleanser will do the job, but I find that I have to rub my eyes with more force (which is NOT something you want to do) than I do with other liquid liners. Even so, it's worth it because I don't have to worry about raccoon eyes throughout the day.

The one complaint I have is that the packaging is very cheap. I have gone through many bottles of this eyeliner, it's the only one I have used over the past two years. Every single bottle has had an issue. The top (where the applicator is) almost always cracks. You have to be very careful when you close the bottle up so that this doesn't happen to you. Most recently, I had to throw out a perfectly good bottle because the stopper inside became dislodged, so the eyeliner was very thick on the brush no matter how much I attempted to clean it off. It became completely unusable.

I highly recommend this eyeliner because it performs really well, but be aware that the packaging is pretty awful and you really need to be careful when handling it.

MEMEBOX Order - Snails!

In my previous post, I mentioned the concerns I had for the cleansing water I had purchased. After I bought it, I placed another order with MEMEBOX just in case things didn't work out.

Not a huge order, just Acwell Bubble Free pH Balancing Cleanser, Scinic Snail All In One Ampoule and two collagen sheet masks from Etude House.

I decided to buy the Acwell cleanser after seeing rave reviews where people claimed it was their "holy grail" product. This is not a foam cleanser, it's a gel, and you can use it as your first or second cleanser (or both). I hope it works as well for me as it has for other people.

The Etude House sheet masks are typical. Put it on, wait twenty minutes, pat the remaining essence into your skin. My face was left feeling hydrated and looking brightened. Not much to say there. It did what I expected it to do.

Now. That snail ampoule...

For a long time, I have been fighting the snail craze. I like snails, but not on my face. The idea of applying snail mucus to my skin made me cringe. I really had to talk myself into it. "It's not just snail mucus. It's gone through a process. There are other ingredients. It's okay." Even then, the thought of snail products really put me off. But I was still tempted.

I bought this ampoule because of the reviews and also because it's an all-in-one product. At night, there are times when I'm too tired to go through my entire skincare routine. I thought this ampoule would cut my routine in half. Now that it's actually in my possession, I'm not so sure about it as an AIO. It would work better as an essence.

Before I even get into my first impressions after using it, I want to talk about my first impressions upon opening it.

I wanted to close the jar back up. For good. It's so cloudy looking. And there are bubbles. I didn't even want to touch it. And the SCENT. I have an aversion to anything floral scented, and to me, this smells floral. It smells so floral it actually made me physically sick. Still, I worked up the courage to touch it. Slowly. Very slowly, actually.

One of the reviews I read said that the ampoule feels "slick" and I remember being disgusted when I read that. But it's an accurate description. It absorbs quickly though, so your face isn't left looking oily.

I first wore it overnight a couple days ago. When I woke up in the morning, it was the best my bare face has looked in years. I've mentioned this already, but thankfully, the only problem I have is dry skin. So I can't say what this product will do for scarring or wrinkles or any of that. But for my dry skin, this worked miracles overnight. I'm not sure how it will affect my skin long-term, I'm hoping it won't just be a temporary fix, but as of right now, I'm left with a really good first impression.

I also want to mention that I was really concerned about wearing this during the day because I thought maybe it would make my skin oily, but it didn't. At all. It just made my face feel soft and moisturized and it got rid of the dullness that goes along with dry skin.

My co-workers knew about my snail drama. So I brought this into work with me and let them see it for themselves because they were really curious about it. By the time I was done with them, they both asked me to text them the link to the website so they could also buy it. And they didn't mind the scent at all. I really want to point that out because even though I hate it, they liked it and they didn't think it was nearly as strong as I think it is.

I'm excited to see how the ampoule helps my skin over the next few months. If the past couple days are any indication, I think this will be the beginning of a snail obsession.

Etude House Play Nail Polish and Nail Remover #2 Extra Power

I'm making this really quick because I've just written five posts tonight and that's more than I've written in the past two years.

From left to right, Play Nail #52 RD303, Play Nail #113 BL613, Play Nail #62 OR205, Help My Finger Uv Diamond Top Coat, Nail Remover #2 Extra Power.

I haven't tried #52 yet, but I can confirm that, even with the top coat, #113 and #62 only lasted three days. #62 actually peeled off my nail in one complete strip, I've never seen anything like that before. I was surprised that #113 chipped so soon, usually glitter polishes last a bit longer. Even though they began chipping after a few days, I still really like these polishes. Especially #113. It looks similar to China Glaze's It's a Trap-eze.

The Uv Diamond Top Coat is nothing special. It's a regular top coat, it did not make my nails any shinier than other top coats have.

And the Nail [polish] remover...I specifically bought that one because I figured "extra power" meant it would easily remove glitter polish, but nope! It was still a nightmare to remove. And the bottle is really tiny. This is definitely not a repurchase for me.

Etude House Skin Note! Deep Moisturizing Hydrogel Mask Review

Striking out with anything that isn't a sheet mask. I've learned my lesson.

This mask is meant to...You guessed it! Deeply moisturize your face.

The whole gel mask experience was a disaster. It was way too slippery, I almost dropped it several times. And it comes in 2 pieces, so I had to attempt to get both of them on my face without dropping them. Once you manage to get the mask on, just lie back and don't move until your time is up. This thing will slide all over the place if you move around too much. You also shouldn't look in the mirror. The nose of the mask was way too long for me. Between that and the texture of the mask, I looked like an alien. It's okay because no one else was subjected to seeing me like that, but I will always remember what it looked like.

My skin did feel extremely moisturized afterwards and there was a lot of extra essence in the packet, which is a good thing. Even so, this isn't something I would try again. As with the Fresh Cup Modeling Mask, sheet masks work just as well and they're less expensive. Why put myself through trying to get this thing on my face again?

MEMEBOX Order - Nooni Root Energy Cleansing Water

Around the same time I placed my Etude House orders, I placed two orders with MEMEBOX. I was looking for something to replace my foam cleansers because, after checking a spreadsheet on r/AsianBeauty, I saw that not only does my Shisedo cleanser have a pH of 9, but so does the Etude House cleanser I just purchased.

My first order only consisted of the Nooni Root Energy Cleansing Water. The reason I ordered this specific cleansing water is because I saw someone on r/AsianBeauty mention that just using a cleansing oil followed by this product immensely helped their dry skin. Sign me up! I have dry skin. I'm very fortunate that that's my only skin issue, but it's still frustrating. I'm not dehydrated, I drink a ton of water every day, I almost never drink anything else, but my skin is still dry.

Because my normal skincare routine consisted of an oil cleanser followed by a foam cleanser, I was very apprehensive about not using a foam cleanser. Everything I have read said cleansing water should be used like makeup wipes, for quick cleanup if you're absolutely desperate, but it's not meant to be used as an actual cleanser. I was worried that not using a foam cleanser would result in breakouts.

I have been using the cleansing water for a week and a half now. I usually only wash my face at night, since I take a shower when I wake up in the morning and I don't feel washing my face is necessary.  Before using the cleansing water, I wash my face with my Shiseido cleansing oil. Then, I use [at least] five cotton pads (I have the type that pull apart, so technically it's one cotton pad, using all five layers) to make absolutely sure all my makeup has been removed...I hate doing it. Scrubbing my face, even gently, with cotton pads cannot be helping the situation.

After using the cleansing water, up until tonight, my skin did feel soft. Right now, it  feels dry and like it's on fire, even after applying aloe to my face to help reduce the irritation. I'm telling you, it's the cotton pads. And even though I always made sure each cotton pad came away clear without a trace of makeup before I stopped watching, my face never really felt clean. I will say that there have been no breakouts though. That was my main concern when I stopped using a foam cleanser, but it hasn't been an issue.

Until tonight, I would have said this is a decent product. It's not something I would have repurchased, but it seemed to do its job. Now though, with the way my face feels after washing, I sincerely recommend finding a pH balanced cleanser. Do not rub cotton pads on your skin. I knew it was a bad idea, but I did it anyway and now, after a week and a half, my skin has had enough of it.

Etude House Fresh Cup Modeling Mask - Strawberry Review

I like strawberries. And I really like face masks. And I REALLY like Etude House. So here we are. Fresh Cup Modeling Mask.

The directions say to fill the cup up to the marked line and mix the mask and water together with the spatula. (It suggests using an essence before applying the mask.) Then, apply the mask, thickly, on your cheeks, chin, forehead and nose. Go find something to do for 15 minutes that doesn't involve moving your mouth. This mask tightens as it dries. Don't attempt to talk or eat.

These masks come in several "flavors." I chose strawberry because it's meant to be moisturizing.

I'm going to give you a tip here. Something I wish I had been told prior to applying this mask. If you think you have applied it thick enough, apply another layer. And then, apply a third layer. Trust me. I thought my mask was on thick enough and I had so much trouble peeling it off. I had to scrub with water to get half of it off my face.

Once the mask was finally off, my face felt soft, but it wasn't enough to make all the trouble I went through to get it off worth it. This isn't a product I would use again. Sheet masks are cheaper and I honestly feel like they work better. They don't fight me when I try to peel them off either.

Etude House Orders and Review, Plus Tips For Ordering

I recently placed three orders with Etude House during their 30% off sale (and then another two orders during their 20% off sale, I'm still waiting for those ones to arrive). It was my first time ordering directly from their website, I've always ordered from YesStyle before. For this post, I'm just going to post some really unprofessional-looking photos of everything (taken in MEMEBOX boxes because they're so PINK) and talk a little about my experience ordering from them. I will be posting mini reviews of any products I love/hate.

As you can see, I ordered a lot. I started out small and then everything snowballed because Etude House has a lot of cute products and I wanted to try...Pretty much everything. I have used their liquid eyeliner before, it's the only eyeliner I use now. And I've tried their sheet masks before. However, everything else was new to me.

Before I get to the pictures (because it will take up a ton of space), I want to talk about a few things that are good to know if you've never ordered from Etude House before.

When you create an account on their website, it says you will receive an e-mail after your first purchase with an offer for 15% off your second purchase, but I never did. In fact, aside from promotions for sales and new products, I never received any e-mail from Etude House, even when my three orders shipped. It's not really a big deal though, you can track the status of your order (along with the tracking number) on their website. All of my orders shipped on the next business day, even during sales.

Etude House has events where if you spend a certain amount of money ($60 or $80), you qualify for free gifts. One gift was a shower kit (it was sold out, unfortunately) and the other was a trial kit of their Pink Vital Water line. If you want one of the gifts they offer, go to your cart and add the gift there. If you complete your order without adding the gift, they won't send it to you.

So, here's what I really want to talk about. Shipping. If you've ever imported anything from Korea, you know how expensive shipping is. I bought a pair of Running Man sneakers and the shipping cost me as much as the sneakers did. Shipping is ridiculous. I'm going to give you some pointers for ordering from Etude House so you can avoid paying double on your orders.

My first suggestion is: If you are planning to place an order, make sure it's a decent sized order. It's not worth it if you only plan on buying one thing. If your total comes to $70, you'll qualify for free standard shipping! (Honestly, if you spend less, with shipping your total will probably come close to that anyway, so you might as well buy more instead of wasting your money on shipping, right?) The nice thing is that if your order is $70 before applying a discount code, you still receive a free gift and free shipping. To put things into perspective, let's say your order originally cost $70, but with a discount code, it now costs $50. You'll still get the free gift and free shipping. Most websites don't do that, so it's something I really appreciated.

There's one catch. If the weight of your order is over 1600g, it won't qualify for free shipping, so keep an eye on that. I had to edit my shopping cart to avoid paying an extra $60 for express shipping.

With standard shipping, my orders took about 9 days to arrive to New York, including weekends. I was really impressed because the website said it could take up to 20 business days, so I wasn't expecting my packages so soon. Why wasn't I expecting them when standard shipping comes with a tracking number? Well...

You can only track your orders while they're still in Korea. Once they are dispatched, that's it. USPS no longer tracks packages from Korea. That's sort of annoying to begin with, but what makes it even worse is that it's registered mail, which means you have to be home to sign for your package. It would help knowing when it's arriving then, right? And yes, you do have to sign for it even if you choose standard shipping. You know how Fedex/DHL/UPS will let you leave a note on the door with your signature and tracking number? USPS doesn't allow that. If you miss your mail carrier, you have to reschedule the delivery or pick it up at the post office. It isn't the end of the world, but it is inconvenient. Just to be clear, I don't blame Etude House for this. It's just the way it is.

For now, I'm going to post some really terrible pictures and then I have some reviews to put up either tonight or tomorrow.

Play Color Eyes Juice Bar Palette

Fresh Cup Modeling Mask - Strawberry

Real Art Cleansing Oil Moisture (Advanced), Happy Essential Foam Hyaluronic Acid

Real Art Cleansing Oil Moisture (Advanced), Happy Essential Foam Hyaluronic Acid

Oh M'Eye Line Black and Brown, Look At My Eyes (1602) ##01 RD306

Pink Vital Water Trial Kit

Pink Vital Water Trial Kit

Face Designing Brightener - Wannabe Face, Lovely Cookie Blushers

Face Designing Brightener - Wannabe Face, Lovely Cookie Blusher #7 Rose Sugar Macaroon, #6 Grapefruit Jelly, #2 Strawberry Choux

Tint My Brows Gel - Brown, Proof 10 Eye Primer

Tint My Brows Gel - Brown. Proof 10 Eye Primer

My Beauty Tool Eyebrow Razor

Play Nail #52 RD303, #113 BL613, #62 OR205, Help My Finger Uv Diamond Top Coat, Nail Remover #2 Extra Power

Bubble Tea Sleeping Pack Green Tea, Black Tea, Strawberry

Bubble Tea Sleeping Pack Green Tea, Black Tea, Strawberry

Twin Shot LIPSTINT PK001, PK002

Moistfull Aloe Real Soothing Gel, Moistfull Collagen Water Jelly Cream

Moistfull Aloe Real Soothing Gel, Moistfull Collagen Water Jelly Cream

Moistfull Aloe Real Soothing Gel, Moistfull Collagen Water Jelly Cream -- They look so refreshing!

Skin Note! Deep Moisturizing Hydrogel - Deep Moisturizing

I Need You Mask Hyaluronic Acid, Korean Strawberry, Honey

I Need You Mask Coenzyme Q10, Korean Ginseng

Etude House Twin Shot LIPSTINT Review

I could never be a professional blogger. I abandoned this blog years ago. And recently, I created a new blog only to be completely distracted by other things. However, I just placed three orders with Etude House and that was enough motivation for me to begin posting again. I'll be back when the last order arrives, but for now, I want to talk about Etude House's Twin Shot LIPSTINT.

This product normally retails for $14.40, but it's currently on sale on Etude House's website for $9.36.

I purchased color PK001. This is what it looks like out of the box.

It's pretty, it has potential, right? Maybe for someone else. Twin Shot LIPSTINT and I were not made for each other, sadly.

First, let's talk about how this is supposed to work.

The first step is to apply the mousse tint. After, you press the tint shot button 2-3 times, then apply a tiny bit to the inner portion of your lips and then blend together to create a gradient. In theory, this is a really simple way to create a gradient lip. But, if you're anything like me, you will find a way to completely screw up this entire process.  Here's what you need to know so you can avoid the disaster I put myself through this morning.

Before even unboxing this tint, I highly recommend using a sugar scrub on your lips. Also, make sure you have about 15 minutes set aside to allow the shot color to reach the applicator. (I'm just guessing when I say 15 minutes. I wasn't patient and that was my downfall.)

The mousse tint appears matte once you apply it, which is why I recommend a scrub to remove any dead skin first. This felt very dry on my lips, like any other matte product would. I generally don't like using lip products because I hate the way almost all of them feel, the two exceptions being Kiehl's Lip Balm #1 and Etude House's Fresh Cherry Tint. I tried to make this product more tolerable by applying Kiehl's Lip Balm #1, but it smeared the colors so they weren't as vibrant and the gradient was pretty much nonexistent. It also made the product settle into any lines, so it looked awful. This is not the kind of tint to immediately stain your lips. I left it alone for 10 minutes before testing it and it still rubbed off on my finger.

As I already stated, the directions say to press the shot button 2-3 times after applying the regular mousse color to your lips. I did that and watched as nothing happened. There is a clear tube that leads from the shot color to the applicator, so I knew nothing was happening. I thought, as it was my first time using it, maybe I had to hold the button down as the shot color [slowly] made its way down to the applicator. Do NOT do this. What happened next was 20 minutes of the shot color leaking out of the applicator while I constantly tried to clean it off. I didn't want to just close the tint back up because I was afraid the two colors would mix together. This was a makeup fiasco I didn't need before work.

So, all that being said, what do I think about the Etude House Twin Shot LIPSTINT? I feel this product is best suited for someone who doesn't mind the feeling of matte lipstick and has the patience to follow directions properly (neither of which apply to me). It's not a bad product by any means, it just isn't right for me...Which is really unfortunate because I have another one arriving sometime within the next week. Maybe I'll have more success with that one? Nah, probably not.

Edit: I wanted to post a little update now that I've tried the lip tint a few more times and also because the other arrived in the mail.

My feelings about PK001 have not changed. It takes a ridiculous amount of time for the shot color to reach the applicator, so it definitely wasn't just because it was my first time using it. However...

I love PK002. It is a bit drying, but with this one, it applies more like a liptint, so it dries, the color stains my lips, and it's safe to use a lip balm with it because it won't smear all over the place. I also had no problem with the shot color, it worked quickly. I'm not really sure if the formulas for each color are different or not, but it definitely seems that way. So I would not recommend PK001 at all, but I do recommend PK002.