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Rom&nd Cool Tone Makeup Review - StyleKorean Try Me Review Me

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5 days ago

Rom&nd Cool Tone Makeup Review - StyleKorean Try Me Review Me

This post contains affiliate links. Products provided by StyleKorean. I’m not a huge makeup fan (and to be completely honest, I am not very good at applying it). However, I enjoy getting fancy every so often, and after a year of wearing a mask in every public place, I’m ready to use lipstick at every mask-less opportunity! Rom&nd (or Romand) is a fairly new to me brand - I’ve had a couple of their lip products and an eyeshadow palette and really enjoyed them. So when StyleKor

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The Orchid Skin Water Powder Cushion Review

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Mar 15

The Orchid Skin Water Powder Cushion Review

I have combination skin with an oily t-zone and am always on the hunt for products that can make that oiliness behave. It’s a delicate balance - I want matte skin that still looks healthy and isn’t dry. Recently I got the coolest product, something unlike anything else I’ve tried before - The Orchid Skin Water Powder Cushion. It’s available on* YesStyle (get extra savings with reward code KBHOBBIT), Stylevana, and Amazon. I won mine in a review giveaway. The Orchid cushion is

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Nature Republic Botanical Skinny Eyebrow Coating Cara Review

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Feb 3

Nature Republic Botanical Skinny Eyebrow Coating Cara Review

I first discovered eyebrow mascaras when a well known product by Benefit came in one of the beauty subscription boxes I used to get. It worked well, but the price was insane. So I decided to try the kbeauty equivalents instead and never looked back. My Missha brow cara recently ran out (review here), so I chose the Nature Republic Botanical Skinny Eyebrow Coating Cara to try next. It’s available on* Jolse. The brow cara comes in three different colors. Brand descriptions: #1

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Nature Republic Botanical Stick Concealer Review

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Jan 29

Nature Republic Botanical Stick Concealer Review

Even though makeup isn’t a must for me, I like having concealer on hand in case of a blemish that I’d like to cover. The format of Nature Republic Botanical Stick Concealer caught my eye - I’ve never owned a stick concealer before. It comes in 01 Light Beige and 02 Natural Beige and is available on* Jolse. I chose the 01 option since I’m very fair. The concealer twists out (similar to lipstick) and has a creamy texture. I wouldn’t say it’s too soft - you can still get a very

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Heimish Dailism Smudge Stop Mascara Review

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Jan 21

Heimish Dailism Smudge Stop Mascara Review

I start nearly every makeup review by saying I don’t wear much makeup. And that’s true except for mascara. I love mascara, and usually put it on before leaving the house (at least in the times when we could still get close enough to others to see their eyelashes). The one thing I dislike about mascara wearing is removing it at the end of the day. And while I love double cleansing my face, I dread the eye part. Sometimes even with best efforts, I get racoon / panda eyes afterw

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Jan 19

Etude House Face Blur Mattifying Review

I love face primers. Before I really figured out my skincare routine and made my combination skin behave more like “normal” skin, I used a primer every day (without foundation) to keep the oil at bay and have the face look even and not greasy. Now I dabble in makeup, especially when filming for YouTube, and decided to explore some more kbeauty primers. I’m currently using Etude House Face Blur (Mattifying). It was sent to me by Jolse and is available* on their website. Etude

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Jan 8

Etude House Proof 10 Eye Primer Review

Confession time - I used to think that using a concealer for eyeshadow base was a perfect makeup hack. Nope. Not so much. I’ve been spending a lot of time on YouTube makeup channels (Robert Welsh is my favorite) and learned a thing or two. Eyes really do need a special product for a primer, because most people’s lids are oily (mine definitely are) and there needs to be a barrier between that oil and the eyeshadow. When Jolse offered to send me some PR (thanks!), I decided it’

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Nov 27, 2020

La Muse Deep Color Lip Balm Review

This year has been challenging for so many people. I’ve been finding small pockets of joy in seemingly insignificant things - a hot cup of tea, a good book, pretty lip colors (even if it’s just at home). One of the recent By Sophie beauty boxes included three La Muse Deep Color Lip balms. Watch the unboxing / swatches here. These are sold on* YesStyle (use a rewards code KBHOBBIT for an extra discount), Amazon, and eBay. I have three colors - Petal, Lusty, and Bud. These lip

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Purito Cica Clearing BB Cream SPF38/ PA+++ Review

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Oct 26, 2020

Purito Cica Clearing BB Cream SPF38/ PA+++ Review

I’m not much of a makeup person, focusing instead on skincare (not that you can’t do both), but I do like to have good quality basics on hand. For me, that's mascara, powder, and a BB cream in case of an evening out, a youtube video, or to camouflage redness and breakouts. My first kbeauty bb cream love was Purito Snail Clearing BB Cream. It was one of the very first reviews on my blog - you can still read it here. Purito is constantly evolving as a brand, expanding and impro

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Oct 10, 2020

Keep Cool Double Sensational Lip Review

This post contains affiliate links I’ve always been interested in the now iconic Korean beauty gradient lip. But knowing myself and my highly questionable makeup skills, I didn’t dare attempt it. It should come as no surprise that kbeauty brands figured out a way to make the gradient lip easier for people like me - two-tone lip products! I recently got two of them in a PR by Sophie box. Keep Cool Double Sensational Lip tubes came in a cute gift set. They are available (indiv

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MACQUEEN Waterproof Pencil Gel Liner Review

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Sep 1, 2020

MACQUEEN Waterproof Pencil Gel Liner Review

Makeup isn’t something I’m very passionate about. Sure, it’s nice, but I tend to focus more on skincare. However, I occasionally enjoy exploring new brands and products. I have the oh-so-typical hooded eyes, and a lot of eyeliners imprint on the top lid. Avoiding that is my main eyeliner requirement. I typically stick to a simple black (such as this Nicopy one), yet I thought experimenting with a color could be fun too. I chose Macqueen Waterproof Pencil Gel Liner in the colo

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Etude House Lash Perm Fix Mascara Review

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Jan 28, 2020

Etude House Lash Perm Fix Mascara Review

This post contains affiliate links. One could say I’m a minimalist when it comes to decorative makeup, but mascara is a must. I typically buy tubing mascaras that slide off with just water, but this time I decided to order Etude House Lash Perm Fix Mascara. It’s sold on* eBay, Amazon, YesStyle (use reward code KBHOBBIT for extra savings), and Jolse. It comes in several colors, but I got black. Somehow, I completely missed that it’s waterproof. The first time I used it ended u

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Labiotte Momentique Hand Bell Liner Review

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Jan 12, 2020

Labiotte Momentique Hand Bell Liner Review

I’ve been in a makeup mood lately. Probably because I have so much skincare already that I can’t possibly justify buying anything else. And yet all of my #makeup can still fit into a tiny bathroom drawer. I love Labiotte for two reasons - the absolutely gorgeous packaging and high quality products. The second point is very important, because if the beautifully packaged items are crap, then I don’t want them. During the holiday sales of 2019, I purchased the Labiotte Momentiqu

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Nicopy World Light Air Touch Cushion Review

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Jan 5, 2020

Nicopy World Light Air Touch Cushion Review

I got my hands on a few #Nicopy products lately and they are so much fun. Today’s review is about Nicopy World Light Air Touch Cushion. Mine is 21 Pure Beige. Like all Nicopy products, the cushion is vegan, cruelty free, and is made without ethanol and parabens. The Light Air Touch Cushion is sold on* eBay and Amazon. I’m also wearing it in this video if you’d like to see it in “real time”. The word “cushion”, in case you are not familiar, refers to the style of packaging and

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Dec 22, 2019

Nicopy Perfect Edge Liquid Liner Review

I have a love-hate relationship with eyeliner. I love a dramatic cat eye, but most makeup products I have tried imprint horribly on my upper lid. That’s a common struggle for people with hooded eyes. I didn’t have high expectations for Nicopy Perfect Edge Liquid Liner. Again, pretty much every eyeliner I have ever owned smudges and imprints on my upper lid. To add to the struggle of hooded eyes, my eyelids are also quite oily. However, I was pleasantly surprised. All Nicopy p

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Holika Holika Magic Pole Mascara Review - Volume & Curl

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Dec 11, 2019

Holika Holika Magic Pole Mascara Review - Volume & Curl

I fell in love with Korean “polymer” mascaras with my first tube (which happened to be by Missha). If you aren’t familiar with this type of mascara - I highly recommend you try it. The application is identical to any other regular mascara, but the removal is pure magic - just add water and gently slide the polymer tubes off the lashes. That’s it! And I haven’t seen any damage to my lashes at all. You can see pictures of what comes off in this review. That Missha mascara is lo

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Mamonde Big Eye Volume Lash Mascara Review

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Nov 7, 2019

Mamonde Big Eye Volume Lash Mascara Review

When it comes to decorative makeup, I’m a minimalist. Mascara, some powder, and brow gel is all I need on a daily basis. That means the mascara better be really, really good. I finished a tube of Tony Moly Panda’s Dream mascara (review here) and moved onto the Mamonde Big Eye Volume Lash Mascara in Black. Mamonde is one of my favorite brands - I usually enjoy their skincare very much (reviews here). Mamonde Big Eye Volume Lash Mascara is sold on eBay, Amazon, and YesStyle. Th

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Diblanc Sweetheart Tintstick Review - Color Changing Lipstick

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Oct 28, 2019

Diblanc Sweetheart Tintstick Review - Color Changing Lipstick

I’m a child at heart. When I hear “color changing lipstick”, it gets me all excited. I honestly didn’t have high expectations of Diblanc Sweetheart Tintstick (sold on eBay); I thought it would be just a novelty product with some entertainment value. I was wrong. This thing is AMAZING! The product looks colorless before application - just an opaque light stick, similar to a lip balm. When applied, it quickly changes colors based on the pH of your lips (on the skin of my hand t

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Oct 9, 2019

Nicopy World Vita Lip Tint Review

I wear minimal makeup every day, usually only mascara and powder. But I’ve noticed that a simple swipe of the right lip product makes it look like I put in real effort. My latest lip makeup is Nicopy World Vita Lip Tint in the color Dry Rose. It’s sold on* eBay and Amazon. The lip tint is paraben and ethanol free, vegan, and not tested on animals. The color options are: Pink, Orange Coral, and Dry Rose. I chose Dry Rose. Nicopy World Vita Lip Tint is made without PEG surfacta

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KOREAN COSMETICS REVIEWS

Welcome to the Blog

Rom&nd Cool Tone Makeup Review - StyleKorean Try Me Review Me

The Orchid Skin Water Powder Cushion Review

Nature Republic Botanical Skinny Eyebrow Coating Cara Review

Nature Republic Botanical Stick Concealer Review

Heimish Dailism Smudge Stop Mascara Review

Etude House Face Blur Mattifying Review

Etude House Proof 10 Eye Primer Review

La Muse Deep Color Lip Balm Review

Purito Cica Clearing BB Cream SPF38/ PA+++ Review

Keep Cool Double Sensational Lip Review

MACQUEEN Waterproof Pencil Gel Liner Review

Glowie Co Review (and a discount code)

Etude House Lash Perm Fix Mascara Review

Labiotte Momentique Hand Bell Liner Review

Nicopy World Light Air Touch Cushion Review

Nicopy Perfect Edge Liquid Liner Review

Holika Holika Magic Pole Mascara Review - Volume & Curl

Mamonde Big Eye Volume Lash Mascara Review

Diblanc Sweetheart Tintstick Review - Color Changing Lipstick

Nicopy World Vita Lip Tint Review

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