Yeah, she's right about the price vs. quality. They're sold here at Eve&Boy and the prices were equivalent to the higher-tier makeup brands like Urban Decay or MAC. It really didn't match the packaging nor the quality of the makeup itself, which is pretty...it's not bad, but it's not outstanding either. In terms of marketing they really should be selling this makeup at lower prices (like, at least 50% lower), and at outlets that will reach their target demographic (i.e. young teens who are BTS fans) more, such as drugstores. They're not wrong for selling them at Eve&Boy, because this retailer sells both mass and high-tier brands, but it really should be on drugstore shelves as well.
As a nitpick though, cushions...this is my opinion, but, these Korean makeup companies need to stop selling them in countries with tropical climates. Most of the time the formula is just too watery and translucent to last in this tough weather and it disintegrates on the skin after just a few hours. Never got the appeal of it.
The price is quite high, I checked the palette and it's $45 which... I can have a better one with more shade for half the price @ colourpop. And they should target this price range (colourpop like) because as you mentioned the packaging, although cute is not that great.
I live in HK and hype for K-beauty has died down (plus non-AP brands just can't compete) and people around me are going back to using western or Japanese brands. Most products just don't suit the weather here at all.
I've tried cushions before and while I can see the appeal, all I can think about is the amount of bacteria growing inside that sponge... especially in hot weather lol
Those ones are more for the packaging tbh. I'm on the verge on trying a rouge à lèvres but I certainly won't put money on foundation or anything. I do enjoy the masks from mediheal. They are quite efficient even if they are not my favourite.
Now that being said, I bought the Red Velvet's Etude House matte chic package and they are amazing ✨ The colors are great and it stays pretty well all day long. I'm really glad.
They take a bit of time to dry on your lips but it's fine and the colors are really vibrant so it's worth it. I would advice to exfoliate well the lips before using. I dig the applicator so so much, it's very handy and easy to apply. I looooooooooove the burgundy color (I believe it's Seulgi's but not sure) for the evening. It's a dream XD And the watermelon red (Joy?) for the day is just phenomenal. They definitely should continue that collection, at least I hope they'll make a summer one or something ? I think it's already the second set so hopefully.
Mte on the matte chic lip lacquer, it’s so good!! They just released a shine chic version of it in Japan and I’ve been holding myself back from buying everything lol
I can't watch the video right now, so excuse my question, but is it really BTS makeup (as in their own brand) or is it just a limited edition with products that already existed before?
Also, since this is a makeup post: does anyone know a good bb/cc-cream with no alcohol, perfume or other fragrances? Doesn't have to have a high SPF cause I already use sunscreen.
I'm using the mizon snail repair bb cream at the moment. It's good, coverage is fine for me, texture is easy, color is smooth. I tend to have a very oily T zone and it moisturizes well so there's no dryness when I remove the make-up. It looks very naturel tbh. If you find the right tone color it's a great product !
ngl I've stopped using a bunch of my product since I've download the "quel cosmétique" app There's shit even in regular skincare, korean skincare actually is safer (at least the ones I have) but now I scan everything, I'm a freak
your skin might be fine, the rest of your body will cry though phenoxyethanol is damaging to your liver and blood system, Benzyl benzoat is a known allergen (not everyone is sensitive though), and bht is an endocrine disruptors which is believed to be toxic for reproduction
There is worst bb cream for sure, and worst makeup in general but overall the beauty industry is playing on a fine like of 'these are not authorized in food but fine in makeup' The shit they put in lipstick for instance is insane. Product that are not fit for consumption but somehow putting it on your lips and licking them is fine
phenoxyethanol: safe in cosmetic in concentration up to 1%, often used in even lower amounts. quote: "Phenoxyethanol has become the new skincare ingredient to be demonized by various retail/natural marketing cosmetic companies and websites. The controversy is similar to the absurdity over paraben preservatives. Parabens were made evil in skincare products because of studies showing they are endocrine disruptors, but parabens don’t have that property when they absorb into skin. Much like parabens, phenoxyethanol being a problem in cosmetics is based on research that has nothing to do with skincare. The negative research about phenoxyethanol is not about the cosmetics-grade version. That’s a big difference. Even plant extracts have to be purified when they are removed from the ground and put into skincare products. No one wants worms, fertilizer, heavy metals, and dirt in their products. Phenoxyethanol is the same situation, it is purified before it is used in cosmetic formulations."
Benzyl benzoat : my bad, i mixed it up with another ingredients. true, it's a fragrant and thus should be avoided
BHT: typically used in concentrations of 0,01-0,1%, which is not enough to harm your skin or general health
They are in higher concentration in the product mentionned above And all you wrote just confirmed they're not "safe" just tolerated on small dosage which by no means " safe"
What effect do you think a daily application on your skin over decades has??
It's your face I won't stop you, but any dermatologist will tell what you put on your skin is partially anbsorded Less for me means more for you I guess, so yeah?
I just got done with 4 months of accutane and it's saved my skin.I can wakeup in the mornings without a disaster zone on my face, it's amazing.
Been trying out a lot of Klairs products and their supple preparation toner+midnight blue calming cream are amazing.Also just received the Benton aloe BHA toner today
i bought some colourpop stuff a couple months ago and totally love the creme lux lipstick. the matte is okay too, but the creme stays on my lips all day! i also really like their "dream st." palette. i even managed to convert my mom to their products, lol. she's in love with the "it's my pleasure" palette. :')
can anyone recommend a good charcoal mask? preferably one that i can just take out of the package and slap on my face, lol. i spent all my paypal money, so i don't really have the luxury of buying online right now. i live near walgreens and walmart if that helps? ;;
yes to carrots has one, though I don't know how good it is (I mostly use honey masks.) They also have a salicylic acid one.
People poop on e.l.f. but they have some decent stuff for their prices. They have a couple masks, including charcoal. I haven't tried it, but I probably would. They have a charcoal & witch hazel one that I can imagine using when I'm traveling somewhere humid this summer.
I love Korean/Japanese skincare but I refuse to buy makeup. Unless it’s cute packaging or dirt cheap I don’t want to spend money on barely there pigmentation and a foundation range that is literally 3 colours. Until every brand is making at least 10 shade ranges for skin I’m sitting this out.
I like the lip tints and the eye liners and mascaras, but everything else is better at Western drugstores.
i've bought sooo much AB stuff lately lol. still waiting on a lot of it to arrive though. i've also started using a prescription retinoid cream for breakouts and i feel like an idiot for spending so much $$ on skincare when i could have just been using this lol. i'm having such a frustrating experience with SDM for an order that i never received. i don't think i'll purchase from them online anymore. it's been over a month since i ordered and i don't think anyone is even following up with my ticket.
current fave products: - missha flash-up sunscreen. natural-looking but super glowy sunscreen? sign me up. smells strongly on sunscreen though. - innisfree twinkle balm from the aurora collection. i'm trash for any sort of product with glitter suspended in a clear base. - mac versicolour stain. SUCH an awesome product. vibrant, long-lasting and moisturizing. good dupe for ysl glossy stain. - ysl glossy stain. never met a ysl lip product i didn't adore! - 3ce eye switch in double note. shitty applicator but the awesome glitter makes up for it.
I'm always looking for a sunscreen, as I hate the feeling of sunscreen, so how glow-y is that Missha? the pics look very luminescent, which makes me think they're going for "dewy" but will probably slide into "oily".
it's winter here and currently very dry and cold (toronto) so i really can't say how it would fare in more humid conditions!
idk how they do it but it adds a very attractive but subtle glow - more glowy than strobe cream but less than a liquid highlighter like becca. the glow must be from very fine shimmer because it does dry down completely on my face (i.e. it's not dewy because it stays slightly wet and sticky) but i can't see any actual sparkle particles even under direct sunlight. since it dries down completely, i'd say it's worth a shot for oily-skinned people and/or humid climates.
thanks! I wonder how it will do in toronto summer, you'll have to report in in a few months.
But I do want something to run in that helps me look a bit better than neutrogena sport sunscreen. The California sun is always strong, even when hidden.
I have a bunch of little things from my sister from Paula's choice, and this neat setting spray from supergoop. dunno, I think I kind of just hate sunscreen, but I need it in California.
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Date: 2019-03-06 10:23 am (UTC)As a nitpick though, cushions...this is my opinion, but, these Korean makeup companies need to stop selling them in countries with tropical climates. Most of the time the formula is just too watery and translucent to last in this tough weather and it disintegrates on the skin after just a few hours. Never got the appeal of it.
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Date: 2019-03-06 10:29 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2019-03-06 03:22 pm (UTC)I've tried cushions before and while I can see the appeal, all I can think about is the amount of bacteria growing inside that sponge... especially in hot weather lol
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Date: 2019-03-06 12:23 pm (UTC)Now that being said, I bought the Red Velvet's Etude House matte chic package and they are amazing ✨ The colors are great and it stays pretty well all day long. I'm really glad.
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Date: 2019-03-06 12:31 pm (UTC)I'm tempted to buy some myself
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Date: 2019-03-06 01:27 pm (UTC)They definitely should continue that collection, at least I hope they'll make a summer one or something ? I think it's already the second set so hopefully.
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Date: 2019-03-06 01:32 pm (UTC)I kinda want Rose Pink, JOY Grapefruit and maybe Vita Energy
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Date: 2019-03-06 01:32 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2019-03-06 12:31 pm (UTC)Also, since this is a makeup post: does anyone know a good bb/cc-cream with no alcohol, perfume or other fragrances? Doesn't have to have a high SPF cause I already use sunscreen.
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Date: 2019-03-06 01:51 pm (UTC)There's shit even in regular skincare, korean skincare actually is safer (at least the ones I have) but now I scan everything, I'm a freak
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Date: 2019-03-06 06:29 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2019-03-06 06:36 pm (UTC)phenoxyethanol is damaging to your liver and blood system, Benzyl benzoat is a known allergen (not everyone is sensitive though), and bht is an endocrine disruptors which is believed to be toxic for reproduction
There is worst bb cream for sure, and worst makeup in general but overall the beauty industry is playing on a fine like of 'these are not authorized in food but fine in makeup'
The shit they put in lipstick for instance is insane. Product that are not fit for consumption but somehow putting it on your lips and licking them is fine
edit: sorry lots of typo
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Date: 2019-03-06 09:56 pm (UTC)Benzyl benzoat : my bad, i mixed it up with another ingredients. true, it's a fragrant and thus should be avoided
BHT: typically used in concentrations of 0,01-0,1%, which is not enough to harm your skin or general health
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Date: 2019-03-07 06:03 am (UTC)And all you wrote just confirmed they're not "safe" just tolerated on small dosage which by no means " safe"
What effect do you think a daily application on your skin over decades has??
It's your face I won't stop you, but any dermatologist will tell what you put on your skin is partially anbsorded
Less for me means more for you I guess, so yeah?
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Date: 2019-03-06 06:30 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2019-03-06 02:12 pm (UTC)Edit: Tiffany.
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Date: 2019-03-06 02:12 pm (UTC)Been trying out a lot of Klairs products and their supple preparation toner+midnight blue calming cream are amazing.Also just received the Benton aloe BHA toner today
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Date: 2019-03-06 03:39 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2019-03-06 03:16 pm (UTC)can anyone recommend a good charcoal mask? preferably one that i can just take out of the package and slap on my face, lol. i spent all my paypal money, so i don't really have the luxury of buying online right now. i live near walgreens and walmart if that helps? ;;
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Date: 2019-03-06 03:24 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2019-03-06 06:54 pm (UTC)People poop on e.l.f. but they have some decent stuff for their prices. They have a couple masks, including charcoal. I haven't tried it, but I probably would. They have a charcoal & witch hazel one that I can imagine using when I'm traveling somewhere humid this summer.
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Date: 2019-03-06 03:27 pm (UTC)Unless it’s cute packaging or dirt cheap I don’t want to spend money on barely there pigmentation and a foundation range that is literally 3 colours. Until every brand is making at least 10 shade ranges for skin I’m sitting this out.
I like the lip tints and the eye liners and mascaras, but everything else is better at Western drugstores.
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Date: 2019-03-06 03:50 pm (UTC)i've also started using a prescription retinoid cream for breakouts and i feel like an idiot for spending so much $$ on skincare when i could have just been using this lol.
i'm having such a frustrating experience with SDM for an order that i never received. i don't think i'll purchase from them online anymore. it's been over a month since i ordered and i don't think anyone is even following up with my ticket.
current fave products:
- missha flash-up sunscreen. natural-looking but super glowy sunscreen? sign me up. smells strongly on sunscreen though.
- innisfree twinkle balm from the aurora collection. i'm trash for any sort of product with glitter suspended in a clear base.
- mac versicolour stain. SUCH an awesome product. vibrant, long-lasting and moisturizing. good dupe for ysl glossy stain.
- ysl glossy stain. never met a ysl lip product i didn't adore!
- 3ce eye switch in double note. shitty applicator but the awesome glitter makes up for it.
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Date: 2019-03-06 06:22 pm (UTC)Do you live in a place with is dry or more humid?
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Date: 2019-03-06 06:33 pm (UTC)idk how they do it but it adds a very attractive but subtle glow - more glowy than strobe cream but less than a liquid highlighter like becca. the glow must be from very fine shimmer because it does dry down completely on my face (i.e. it's not dewy because it stays slightly wet and sticky) but i can't see any actual sparkle particles even under direct sunlight. since it dries down completely, i'd say it's worth a shot for oily-skinned people and/or humid climates.
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Date: 2019-03-06 06:51 pm (UTC)But I do want something to run in that helps me look a bit better than neutrogena sport sunscreen. The California sun is always strong, even when hidden.
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