KC Beautique - UK Based Korean Cosmetics Store

 

Ello Lovelies!

 
My love for BB Creams is no secret. I've reviewed my fair few throughout my time blogging and its safe to say that none have come close to my love for Korean brands. Personally, i have found the UK's offerings to be more akin to tinted moisturisers and many being far, far too dark for me which is something i rarely find with traditional BB's. The Korean offerings also have a whole host of skin loving ingredients in them which our UK counterparts tend to skimp on.

Now getting hold of Korean brands can be a pain, the internet is flooded with fakes and all the websites i've encountered ship from outside the EU which means you run the risk of getting slapped with import tax and the dreaded Royal Mail handling fee. Well, not anymore! KC Beautique is a new UK based store selling a variety of Korean Cosmetics including two of my all time favourite BB Creams; the Skin79 Hot Pink (pictured above, I'm currently on my fourth tube of this!) and the Missha M Perfect Cover. Theres a few skincare bits I've got my eye on and I'm excited to see what new additions pop up on the website.

For anyone interested, I've also managed to snag you lovely lot a discount code. You can get 10% off any order of £10 and over from now up until June 30th, valid once per customer. Just enter the code KATIEJUN13.

You can visit KC Beautique here! 

I'd just like to say i am in no way being sponsored for this post, I'm just a tad excited about being able to get my paws on some reasonably priced Korean cosmetics here in the UK. I've even got a little review of the Skin79 Gold BB Cream, which they also stock, coming up soon!

 

I have reviewed the Skin79 Pink (a long, long time ago) here and the Skin Food Red Bean BB Cream here. If you'd like a review of any others or the Missha Perfect Cover (god knows why i haven't review that gem already) then let me know!

 

What is your go-to BB Cream?

 

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[Korean Cosmetic Blogger / Lady Fox] Mamonde Total Solution Moisture BB Cream

[Korean Cosmetic Blogger / Lady Fox] Mamonde Total Solution Moisture BB Cream

I've done this line of makeup before, if you haven't seen them go check it out! Mamonde Shimmer, Mamonde Foundation

**2013/05/15 Update**

Sorry for my mistake, I thought it's the same line because of the package

Mamonde Total Solution is not a 'set' with others.

But you can still check them out ;)

To those who love BB cream you'll love this product!

Mamonde Total Solution Moisture BB Cream

Price / Amount : 23,000won / 40ml

If you want me to get it for you just ask XD

email : myteacupstory@gmail.com

So pretty!

This is #1 type of the BB cream very pink

I though (since it has pink) it might bit darken 

Surprisingly I find them very bright and shinny.

(Bit too much BB cream on the hand but I thought it was a good demonstration)

Very bright and it's a bit sticky(so it clings well on to your skin)

Moist and good coverage

Can you see how well it covered the moles?

And It shiny bright and clean look

ALWAYS 

when you use BB cream do your base well,

Use all your moist cream,

suncream 

etc.

Or this or any bb cream will cling to your dead skin cell and either crack or become a mass around your face.

A little naughty instahaul...

Hey Lovelies!

Thought I'd share a quick little instahaul with you! I've been mega naughty for spending these last few weeks and I've got quite a bit of a collective haul to film soon, but i got these little beauties in the post today and just had to share!

I'm a big Skin79 fan. I've been through about four of the pink version of this BB Cream over the past few years and thought it was about time i tried out the gold one! I've yet to fall in love with any of the UK offerings as i feel most just miss the mark of what a BB cream is actually meant to be. I purchase all mine from the same seller off eBay (which you can find here) as there are SO many fakes available, so even if it works out a couple of quid more expensive i know I'm getting the real deal. I'll be doing a full review of this soon!

Okay... So after saying for at least a month or so i was going to resist the MAC Fashion Set Lipsticks, i failed, hard. Its no secret that i am a huge fan of matte lipsticks so these four were right up my street. I originally had three in my basket, but the OCD in me and the makeup addict couldn't just have three out of four... Logical, right? These have now completely sold out on the MAC website, but do not fear! Debenhams will be releasing these on the 2nd of May (I'd keep your eye out on the 1st if you REALLY want them) so you've got another chance to pick up that shade you've been lusting over!

So that's it for my cheeky haul...

What have you guys been buying lately?

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[Korean cosmetic Blogger / Lady Fox] Innisfree Air Skin Fit BB Cream, Innisfree Long Wear BB cream, No Sebum BB Cream, which is for your skin?

Innisfree Air Skin Fit BB Cream

I'm so excited! 

First because I get great support form you all! It really gets me encouraged to write more post! Thx for all the comments and love XD

Second because I'm going to introduce the BEST 3 types of BB types ever!

..okay I'll calm down a bit.

These BB cream targeted all types of women's taste of makeup, well did well on it too.

you'll see what I mean in a minute.

First I want to introduce you the 3 Innisfree Air Skin Fit BB Cream

If I roughly translate :

1# Air Fit BB Cream (For Light cover and silky moist) 

2# Long Wear BB Cream (Tight Coherence and spots cover)

3# No Sebum BB Cream (Soft Skin and No Darking)

Price / Amount : 18,000won / 40ml

If you want me to get it for you just ask XD

email : myteacupstory@gmail.com

Here a simple test which BB cream will fit you

Please Start from Top Left side Corner (Sorry I forgot to make Start :/)

Air Skin fit BB Cream is for people who like smooth fit, effective and natural coverage and Long lasting without darkening as time flows.

Long Wear BB cream is for people who like perfect coverage, Perfect(Strong) fit, Long lasting without darkening 

No Sebum is for who need oil control, long lasting without darkening and effective coverage

Plus all these product does whitening, cover your sun rays(SPF 30) and stretch out your wrinkles!

I like tubs for hygienic reasons and you can control how much you want!

Their not much difference in colors, light base.

The biggest difference is how they cling to your skin.

I'm more of light makeup so I loved skin fit

To those who like complete cover long wear is perfect for you

No sebum is for oily skin.

Stickiness test!

Can you see the difference?

Innisfree BB Cream has almost no stickiness, something not found on other BB cream

(This is why i said it's the best!)

Oil TEST!

Innisfree had no oil!

(I love these product 

because after you apply you wouldn't feel reluctant to touch your skin )

These product all three of them last quiet long, so you wouldn't need to take your bb crema tube around. (But you can, for emergency)

I like how moist it is after hours.

My Favorite is the Air Skin Fit!

Light, natural and good covering, is all I need for makeup base!

Where to BUY : 

Air Skin Fit : http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=271246482494&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

Long Wear : http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=271246482494&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

No SEbum : http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=271246482491&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

[Korean Cosmetic Blogger / Holika Holika] Face 2 Change Moist Cushion BB Cream SPF 50+/ PA +++

[Korean Cosmetic Blogger / Holika Holika] Face 2 Change Moist Cushion BB Cream SPF 50+/ PA +++

I hate dirty counter, but I'm a terrible cooker. So today afternoon I was making a new type of soap (It's my first time, 80% is made by someone else help). If you are a bad cook like me you'll know how mess your place will become, so obviously I should have the same problem.

However my love for clean counter stepped in and kept cleaning after myself every time I do something. I chop onion and I clean the peel right away, and use only one bowl for the  whole cooking. I whisk eggs and I clean it right away. I put in some salt and put it back into the counter right away. 

Even though I'm making a simple soap, my hands were so busy!

Especially because I can't put in right amount the first time I kept on bring out the salt, pepper, etc. out and in and out and in, over and over again.

My friends said, why don't you just clean it after your done. 

I agreed as I put my salt back into the shelf without thinking! 

Same goes for my makeup. I just away seem to apply just too little, and if I start adding more I end up becoming like a scary pale faced doll.

Holika Holika saved my makeup with the moist cushion bb cream!

You may have seen tube BB cream, but not a moist cushion one.

Pink and black always goes so well!

SPF 50 + / PA +++

I don't think I'll need more sun cream after this much.....

(New concept Cushion BB cream, directing moist moisturizing and 

shy skin like applying water cream)

Let's see if this is true

Price / Amount : 19,000won / 10g

If you want me to get it for you just ask XD

email : myteacupstory@gmail.com

I love the C design on makes it so much cooler!

I think I'll be shinning this around the room like a badger on my hand XD

Now the inside

① pull off the sticker before use 

② after use please close the lid

Obvious, but very important things to know!

There this click sound when you oven it and close it,

I think it's too keep all the moist inside. 

Remember to listen for the click after use!

Gentle push and comes out just the right amount for your WHOLE face.

You might want to star with your cheeks, it's bit too much 

but I think it is the right amount for your whole face.

You can tell, it conceals very well, (It covers the veins a little)

 See how moist and shiny the skin looks and it is not just the camera

[Lady Fox / Korean Cosmetic] Banila co.'s CC cream, BB cream Evolution!

In Korea BB cream is slowly is coming to an end.
In America is still all "Hey it's BB cream!" it still a 'in' product, however Korea been having BB cream for more than 3 years, it is about time it step down to give out the next generation a chance of FAME.

BB cream have developed into CC cream!

If BB cream is the makeup in one product, CC cream is skin care + makeup in one product.
Banila co.brought out this new CC cream, buyers call it "hidden skin base" Let's see why?

This is Banila co.'s CC cream! :D

Price / Amount : 25,000won / 30ml

If you want me to get it for you just ask XD

email : myteacupstory@gmail.com

 I love Korean Cosmetic, Just enough English for all users around the globe
Banila co has SPF 30 PA ++ let's block all those sun rays that makes your skin old :/

The pink letter say (roughy)

"Moist and elexticity the healthy and bright skin tone evener.

Natural skin refect give a look that seems made without makeup, whitening base"

The cream is bit pink, this will give out, bit of lotion type of feeling when squeezed out.
CC cream has a lot of moisture and smoothly spread so I wouldn't know this was extend version of BB cream if I didn't know.

You can tell the difference, Left hand is when applied nothing, Right is when applied CC cream.
You can see how moist and white your skin will look! You can also look how well it lightens your skin. Saddly it has no covering strength, so you'll need your foundation for all etc. covering.

Overall this product didn't seem like other product that higher your skin tone, CC cream does it so naturally. This is product product to apply for every day look.

♥ Skin79 ~ Super Beblesh Balm ♥

Skin79 ~ Super Beblesh Balm

This is one of my very first Korean Beauty Product. Its a BB Cream from Skin79 with Triple Functions ~ Whitening, UV Protection and Wrinkle Improvement. And initially though i loved it i used it sparingly as i found, it doesn't exactly blend with my skin tone. I was conscious that its tint stood out and made my skin look unnatural. So for long i didn't seem to have even looked at it until recently.

I started using this again but only in tiny quantity. And when blended well its perfect for my skin tone. Not sure if i changed in a shade lately but this BB Cream is again in my current favorite list. 

But only hitch with this product is, its not great for dry skins. While well moisturized skins have the best results, dry and patchy skins and this cream just don't go too well with each other.

Its gives a perfect matte finish and i never had to set it with loose or compact powder. Though at times i do and give a spritz of MAC Fix+ to set it.

Overall even at end of the day, my skin feels amazing with very less signs of getting greasy and oily. Now why wouldn't i love this???

Purchased on Ebay (US), its truly worth the money spent!!

Am seriously in love with Korean Beauty Products. And you??

♥ Sangy

[Korean Makeup Blog/ Tony Moly] Luminous Goddness Aura BB Cream, SPF 37 PA ++ & Aura Beam

Tony Moly brand's Luminous Goddness Aura BB Cream, SPF 37 PA ++ & Aura Beam

I'm proud to say. one of the best cosmetic product is BB cream in Korea. Many wrote in their review "I'm not a fan of BB cream until I tried this Korean Cosmetic BB cream"

Well, I like BB cream as well, make the makeup much, much easier.

Today I'm going to introduce you to a  BB cream Tony Moly brought out this spring. This BB cream has give a glow to your skin. Making your skin look like model skin. Time to apply and go for a photo shoot!

There is two product
BB cream & BB cream Aura Beam.

First BB cream Aura Beam

you can see the pearl!

This BB cream give your skin the healthy glow + moist protector layer + hides Corneous + Long lasting.
This BB cream has little pearl to it making the smooth skin sparkle!
You can't ignore the natural materials like walnut oil, Brazil nut seed oil, cucumber, etc. helps your skin be less harmed by all the chemical makeup you've put on.

If you see the pearl although you can see the soild square it's not big enough for anyone to see when you apply it on your skin. Just give a stronger reflects of light.

This product give like you've applied oil on your skin. Not a very refreshing feeling like most Korean cosmetics. However the oil texture makes it more absorbent and last longer.

This is what it's like on your skin!

BB cream

Moisty + Covers all your dark spots + calms your irritated skin + protects you from ultra rays in one product!
Really for a lazy cat like me this product is a must have. Also I hate having to apply this and that feels like you have a some kind of mask on.
Just like the Aura Beam it has all the natural oil to keep your skin protected from getting old from all the chemical.

Tony Moly BB cream is lighter in color than other products. This is advantage because it give your skin a light tone and also more healthy brighter.

You don't need a log of the cream to cover your face. Because even little drops can easily spread through large part of your skin.


Now All you need to do it mix these two up to give your skin the front page model skin!

This is what it looks like when applied

Etude House, Limp GuanChea(Brilliance) Volumer

Sparkling skin not only make your face look younger but it also make you skin look healthy. However using power type highlighter will make your skin look damp and make troubles around you moles.

A product that will make you young and healthy is the product  I'm going to introduce today.

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Etude House, Limp GuanChea(Brilliance) Volumer

Price / Amount : 15,000won / 25g

If you want me to get it for you just ask XD

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It's a pink gel and has a rose-like scent but not quite sure. When applied it feels like you put on oil. Strangely even though it's oil it has the sticky feeling that stick to your skin tightly. 

If you have used such product you'll remember your oil sustance does not last long this product have fixed that.

When this product was out to open it was used as sub element of BB cream. So you mix it ratio of 3:1 of BB cream and Volumer.

Other product when mixed made the BB cream color weak so you had to apply additional foundation however this product delete the drawbacks.

Than apply it to your skin. You can use it like foundation if you want. Or like BB cream.

Like the TV star the skin looks bright and elegant.

FOTD: Malted Milk Ball

Hey lovelies!

A quick little FOTD for you today!

I've been absolutely loving my new Too Faced palette so i thought I'd attempt a full face with it. I'm still on a real neutral kick and have been experimenting with more day time wearable smokey eyes. I've also been on a mission to shop my stash more often and I'm glad i did because I've fallen back in love with my Skin79 BB Cream. I'm a foundation whore and fall in and out of love with sheer and then full coverage foundations and I'm definitely favouring the sheer option at the moment.

Eyes:

Too Faced - Shadow Insurance
Too Faced - Marshmellow, Malted Milk Ball, Black Sugar, In The Buff and Lovey Dovey Eyeshadows.
Elf - Black Liquid Eyeliner
MUFE - Smoky Lash Mascara
MAC - Omega (Brows)

Face:

Skin79 - Hot Pink BB Cream
Maybelline - Dream Lumi Touch Concealer in Radiance
Laura Mercier - Secret Brightening Powder
Maybelline - Dream Matte Powder
Nars - Laguna Bronzer
Too Faced - Papa Don't Peach Blush
Too Faced - Candlelight Glow Highlighter    

 

I'll be posting a full review of this little beaut of a palette soon!

Have you rediscovered any of your stash lately?

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♥ Fav 3 ~ Korean Beauty Products ~ Face ♥

I have been using these face products for quite a while now and i must say am so totally head over heels in love with everything Korean.

From K-Drama to K-Beauty am loving it all!!

And here are 3 fav products of mine ~

SkinFood Kiwi Yoghurt Face Mask  

For those troubled skin days when everything seems useless to get the moisture back into skin, this product works like miracle to me.

I don't have a dry skin. Mine is Sensitive Combination Skin. But there are times when it just turns        de-hydrated and lifeless and refuses to take any makeup. The de-hydration is one woe i often combat with on a frequent basis and this one is a life-saver.

TonyMoly Tomatox Magic White Massage Pack

This face mask is the first Korean Mask i tried and i did instantly fell in love with it. It feels like white paste in hand and smells lovely. As you can see it really does come in a tomato shaped cute tub and a transparent small spoon(not shown in pic) to scoop out the mask. Not only the look of it, mask itself is pretty impressive in results. Imparts an instant glow to skin which i really love. For those days when skin looks tired and lacks glow, this is my to-go fav product.

Skin79 Super+ Beblesh Balm

This is the first Korean BB Cream i have ever used. I love this as a base to most of my makeup and otherwise too. Though i find it little drying , i absolutely love it over a well moisturized skin. Though doesn't match most of the Indian Skin tones, it does improve the color and texture of the skin alot. This is my regular BB Cream even while am at home!! 

So these are my fav 3 face products from Korean Beauty. Have you been in love with Korean Beauty Products yet??? What's your fav one???

Note ~ Will do a full review of the products soon!!

♥ Sangy

P.s ~ Products have been bought by me, and my opinions are unbiased!! 100% Honest opinion as always!!

Etude House BBdation Special Kit Review

 Hi there!

I finally got the chance to write the long overdue review for 

~Etude's Precious Mineral BBdation Special Kit~

The "Special Kit" includes:

*Precious Mineral BBdation & Real Hand Touch Applicator* 

I admit I just purchased this because I was intrigued with the so called Bbdation and the vibrating applicator. I rarely wear foundation because I don't like heavy makeup and just use bb cream all the time. This was definitely an impulse buy. I purchased this kit for $39.99... OUCH! So if you're contemplating whether or not you should buy it, continue reading....

 

 *BBdation - Revolutionary Formula
(from the box): BBdation, a new revolutionary face make-up product that combines the perfect seamless fitting of BB Cream and luminous coverage of Foundation, its formula contains mineral powder coated with Hydro Essence Gel that nourishes and brightens complexion. Application of this makeup makes skin appear healthier, smoother, and dramatically refined.
 

The BBdation comes in 3 shades, ranging from light to medium. The shade I got is #2 (W13) Natural Beige. The BBdation has a pump bottle so it's very convenient to use. When I first pumped it out i was taken aback because it looked really yellow but when it was applied and blended it turned out perfectly fine. The Bbdation's formula is really light almost watery, but definitely buildable in coverage, especially when used with the applicator. To tell you the truth sometimes I didn't like to use the Applicator and the BBdation together since I feel it can be too much sometimes but thats just because I prefer light coverage...Sometimes the Bbdation is best  applied with fingers and blended with a brush or a beauty blender sponge. You can definately wear the Bbdation by itself and  not use powder to set it. The dewy finish is absolutely gorgeous and is really silky to the touch.

Batteries included

 

*Real Hand Touch- Revolutionary Applicator
(from the box):Real Hand Touch, a revolutionary applicator for BBdation. Simply push the button to experience the applicator's sponge glide effortlessly across skin for seamless blendability and perfect coverage. Also comes with the benefit of 8,500 micro-vibrations for healthy stimulation and soft and supple skin

I absolutely love this applicator! Since I don't know where to buy replacement sponges I've been washing it between uses so I could use it on my other Bb creams also. This blends so well and makes the finish really natural. But again... take it easy on the bbdation since it builds coverage.I found that it works best when you just lightly hold it above the surface and not pressing down. Also the shape of the sponge is very convenient especially when applying around the nose

 Pros:

 Does what it claims*

SPF40/PA+++

Whitening

AntiWrinkle

Zero Defect (I'm guessing this means that it doesn't damage the skin?)

Great coverage: Light to Medium depending on (how it is/how much is) applied
Looks great in pictures!

Applicator massages the face :)

Dewy and silky finish (like i can't stop touching it)

Cons:

PRICE

Have to be careful with the amount since it might be too heavy and too much~
 Sponge Replacement
(if anybody knows where i can purchase sponges please do tell me!)

 Would I repurchase both?
Maybe~ I really like both the products, Theres a lot in the 30ml so it would last a while, so repurchasing is not on my mind at the moment.

 ~Heres a video showing the  BBdation and the Real Hand Touch applicator in action~

I just used my new phone to take pics for this review, I hope it turned out okay~
Thanks for reading!

I have a GIVEAWAY going on at the moment, I hope you can join!

Love,
 Jill

Etude House Haul (Cosmetic Love)

Hello!

So excited to share this with you! I decided to spoil myself a little bit, a little early Christmas Gift for myself. I bought all these from Cosmetic Love my favorite site for Korean beauty products free shipping and also free samples with your order.

This is a collective haul, I didn't buy them all the same time since most were a little pricey.
Also For those who pay attention to this post there might be a little giveaway preview at the bottom ^_~

Left to Right

Etude House:
Collagen Moistfull Emulsion

Collagen Moistfull Cream Special Set 
This is what Minho(Tae-joon) gave Sulli(Jae-hee) in  the K-drama To the Beautiful You
(아름다운 그대에게) ^3^

Dear My  Blooming Lips RD304

Precious Mineral Sun BB Cream

Precious Mineral BB Dation Set


I'm really happy with everything I bought :) I love Etude House.
 I will be doing reviews for these products. There aren't that much reviews for the BB Dation kit so I think I'll do that first!

 I also bought this Lioele product with my haul . I am loving Gel type Moisturizers, Really excited to give this a try

This isn't all the samples because I used some of them already :)

The next Etude House products I want to try is their new line. Sigh :(

I wish someone will get this for me for Christmas, I really want to try all of them!

What Etude House products do you want to try?

have a great day~

 Jill

p.s.

To show my appreciation to everyone who reads this blog

(even on my long hiatus and lack of post due to some excuse)

I will be giving away this Etude House Moistful Collagen Skin Care Kit

and other stuff!

so watch out for that on my next post~