Etude House Precious Mineral Any Cushion Review
Hey cutie!
So I'm back a year later with another cushion review. This time, I'll be talking about Etude House's Precious Mineral Any Cushion. I had two refills of this, and I'm just finishing my last one so I think I have a good idea of what I want to say in this review.
First, I want to say that the packaging is much bulkier in comparison to my Innisfree Water Glow Cushion. If I can remember correctly, I've been told that Etude House cushions fit into other brands under Amore Pacfic such as IOPE, Hera, and so on. Innisfree however, does not, and their sizes are different than other cushions. If I had to choose, I do prefer the Innisfree compact better because it's a little slimmer and it's flat top allows you to stack it with other products with ease. Etude House has a curved top which makes it impractical to store sometimes.
Second, let's compare the sponge. I think the key to a good cushion is not only the formula but also the sponge. Etude House's sponge is very airy and has a bit of a thickness to it which is ideal for cushions. Innisfree's sponge is slightly less thick, but both sponge's texture are similar. For this reason, I'll say Etude House wins this portion.
I got this cushion in the shade W24 Honey Beige which is their darkest shade but I find it is super warm against my skin. You can clearly see the difference in colour from the picture. The texture of this cushion is a little thicker than the Innisfree Water Glow. If you're tried the Precious Mineral BB Cream, it's the same product, just in a cushion form. For both the BB cream and cushion version, I found it is heavier and a little cakey on my dry skin. It has never been my favourite formula.
The coverage of the cushion is about a light-medium to buildable medium in my opinion. It evened out my skin tone and reduced the redness of my cheeks and also brightened my face despite the yellowness of it. There is a slight perfume scent to it but it does not last on the face. I'd say this lasts about 4 hours into the day but anything after that will soon start to fade. The issue I have with this cushion is how cakey it tends to make my face look up close and it sometimes creases in my worry lines
(I don't set my cushions with powder). For this reason, I try to apply a thin layer upon application.
Overall, this is not my favourite cushion although I know a lot of people do enjoy it. I much prefer my Innisfree Water Glow but this is a "slightly"
(not by much) cheaper alternative. If you have oily to combination skin, maybe this will work out much better for you.
Rating: ★★★☆☆ 3/5
Labels: cosmetics, cushion, etude house, foundation, korean, makeup, review
April Favourites 2015
I'm back with another monthly favourite (even though I don't do every single month...)! A lot of these products have already been mentioned on my blog already because most are recent purchases but I fell in love with them really quickly!
Beauty Blender
This thing is great. I just did a review on it raving about how the hype is so real. Honestly if you're into dewy skin, or if you have dry skin, this thing will change your makeup forever. It's worth the money!
Maybelline Fit Me Hydrate + Smooth Foundation
I know they repackaged this with the same old formula but they also have a matte version now. Obviously I went for the hydrate version (I think it's called dewy in the States). This is my first time trying an actual foundation (I've only used Korean BB creams up to this point!) and I really like this one paired with the Beauty Blender!
MAC Viva Glam 2 Lipstick
This has been my go-to nude lipstick ever since I got it, which is what I got it for. It's one of my monthly favourites because this is the exact colour I had in my head when I was going into the store.
Etude House Pore Ever Primer
I just rediscovered this in my makeup stash and I don't know why I stopped using it. It creates a nice barrier between my skin and my foundation/bb cream and prevents my skin from looking flaky throughout the day. There's a big difference when I use it and don't.
Lush Sugar Lip Scrub
This thing literally saved my lips and I did a whole review on it. The oils they add into the scrub really makes a difference, leaving my lips smooth and hydrated. Of course, it's necessary to still follow up with a good lip balm. I love that you can literally lick it off your lips and eat it!
What are some of your favourite products? I'm always looking for some holy grail items!
Labels: beauty blender, favourites, foundation, lipstick, lush, mac, maybelline
Innisfree Water Glow Cushion Review
Hey cuties,
I'm super excited to be doing this review right now! A little back story: my friend introduced me to her IOPE/Amore Pacific
(I can't remember which one she has) cushion and raved about how cushion foundations are really great and handy. I've heard about them from Youtube and Korean beauty blogs but never really paid too much attention to them until now. This is my first cushion foundation and I wasn't too sure how I'd like it so I went with a cheaper alternative to the higher end Hera/IOPE/Amore Pacific route and got Innisfree!
This is also my first Innisfree product and spoiler alert: I'm impressed!
I believe Innisfree's most famous cushion is their Long Wear Cushion (matte), however I went with the Water Glow (dewy) version because I have dry skin!
I haven't seen many reviews for this product so I hope you enjoy :)
Front
Back
Side 1
Side 2
Top
It comes in a paper packaging which feels like it's made from recycled paper. On a design standpoint, I really like how they added icons on the side for some quick indications of some of the benefits of the product. The only thing I found funny is that they printed their front cover sideways of everything else.
I got the colour #23 True Beige which is the darkest of the three available shades. One thing I noticed when I was researching this product was the colour swatches Innisfree gives you of each shade is totally misleading. It looked like #23 would be really dark, tan, and yellow toned which was a huge worry for me since I wouldn't consider my skin to be all that dark, and I'm definitely more cool toned (yellow undertone but with a cool tone). My friend who is much paler than I am, reassured me that the other two colors would be way too pale for me and to just go with the darkest shade and so I did. More on that to come!
The compact itself it very sleek and simple. It fits nicely in the palm of my hand and isn't too thick or heavy to travel with. This will be perfect on the days I'm over at my boyfriend's house and do not want to bring a whole bottle of foundation + brushes.
The back has all the specifications: name, colour, manufacture date, and product amount. You get 15g of product per cushion and they are also refillable so you don't have to keep buying new compacts. It has a 12 month expiry life but I'm pretty sure you'll need to buy a new refill after 2-3 months if you use it daily.
The Water Glow cushion has SPF 50+ and PA+++ which I've found pretty standard for Korean BB/CC/foundation.
When you first open the compact, you'll find that it has a mirror and a sponge. This might seem random but the first thing I noticed was how clear this mirror is. I've never seen a mirror inside a makeup product so clear and sharp. Even the mirror in my Naked 2 palette doesn't compare to this mirror and I find it super useful to use on the go.
The sponge is really the star of the show. This is the key to getting the perfect application of foundation on your skin. The texture of the sponge isn't like any other sponge I've ever felt and although I've never felt the Beauty Blender before, I have a feeling they are made of the same material. It's soft, airy, and the pores on it are super tiny so it doesn't absorb too much product.
There's a plastic cover that keeps the cushion air tight and separates the sponge from the product to reduce bacteria. If you're concerned about the sanitary factor of using a sponge, don't worry; you can wash these sponges. There are a couple of helpful videos on Youtube showing you how to get them super clean and the best way I've found is using a bar soap.
When you first open the compact, there's a film that seals the product which you remove before using. I guess this is to show that it hasn't been tampered with.
To get the product, you have to press down into the cushion. As you can see, the product itself is much lighter than the cushion itself which is very misleading when people are trying to choose shades! Always keep in mind that Korean girls have super pale skin so all their foundations are in the lighter side of the spectrum.
When swatched on my hand, you can see the difference between my cool skin tone versus the warmer tone of the foundation. It also has a light texture. It's not quite watery but it's not too thick like say Skin79's purple BB cream which has a gel-like texture.
After I tapped/blended it out with the sponge, it blended into my skin quite nicely. I was surprised to find that it was a good colour match for my face. Although it is slightly warm toned, it neutralized my skin tone well and gave a brightening affect.
The coverage for this foundation is light to medium. It's definitely build-able and gets better the more layers you apply. I usually do an overall application and go back with a second layer on areas that need higher covers like around the nose and on my dark circles.
Overall I am very impressed by this product and I've been using it every day since I got it. I got mine on eBay for around $26 CAD while the cheapest refill I've seen goes for $17-18. This has been a very pleasant introduction of cushion foundations and I'm eagered to try other brands!
Rating: ★★★★★ 5/5
xoxo.
Labels: cosmetics, cushion, foundation, innisfree, korean, makeup, review
Etude House Precious Mineral Any Cushion Review
Hey cutie!
So I'm back a year later with another cushion review. This time, I'll be talking about Etude House's Precious Mineral Any Cushion. I had two refills of this, and I'm just finishing my last one so I think I have a good idea of what I want to say in this review.
First, I want to say that the packaging is much bulkier in comparison to my Innisfree Water Glow Cushion. If I can remember correctly, I've been told that Etude House cushions fit into other brands under Amore Pacfic such as IOPE, Hera, and so on. Innisfree however, does not, and their sizes are different than other cushions. If I had to choose, I do prefer the Innisfree compact better because it's a little slimmer and it's flat top allows you to stack it with other products with ease. Etude House has a curved top which makes it impractical to store sometimes.
Second, let's compare the sponge. I think the key to a good cushion is not only the formula but also the sponge. Etude House's sponge is very airy and has a bit of a thickness to it which is ideal for cushions. Innisfree's sponge is slightly less thick, but both sponge's texture are similar. For this reason, I'll say Etude House wins this portion.
I got this cushion in the shade W24 Honey Beige which is their darkest shade but I find it is super warm against my skin. You can clearly see the difference in colour from the picture. The texture of this cushion is a little thicker than the Innisfree Water Glow. If you're tried the Precious Mineral BB Cream, it's the same product, just in a cushion form. For both the BB cream and cushion version, I found it is heavier and a little cakey on my dry skin. It has never been my favourite formula.
The coverage of the cushion is about a light-medium to buildable medium in my opinion. It evened out my skin tone and reduced the redness of my cheeks and also brightened my face despite the yellowness of it. There is a slight perfume scent to it but it does not last on the face. I'd say this lasts about 4 hours into the day but anything after that will soon start to fade. The issue I have with this cushion is how cakey it tends to make my face look up close and it sometimes creases in my worry lines
(I don't set my cushions with powder). For this reason, I try to apply a thin layer upon application.
Overall, this is not my favourite cushion although I know a lot of people do enjoy it. I much prefer my Innisfree Water Glow but this is a "slightly"
(not by much) cheaper alternative. If you have oily to combination skin, maybe this will work out much better for you.
Rating: ★★★☆☆ 3/5
Labels: cosmetics, cushion, etude house, foundation, korean, makeup, review
April Favourites 2015
I'm back with another monthly favourite (even though I don't do every single month...)! A lot of these products have already been mentioned on my blog already because most are recent purchases but I fell in love with them really quickly!
Beauty Blender
This thing is great. I just did a review on it raving about how the hype is so real. Honestly if you're into dewy skin, or if you have dry skin, this thing will change your makeup forever. It's worth the money!
Maybelline Fit Me Hydrate + Smooth Foundation
I know they repackaged this with the same old formula but they also have a matte version now. Obviously I went for the hydrate version (I think it's called dewy in the States). This is my first time trying an actual foundation (I've only used Korean BB creams up to this point!) and I really like this one paired with the Beauty Blender!
MAC Viva Glam 2 Lipstick
This has been my go-to nude lipstick ever since I got it, which is what I got it for. It's one of my monthly favourites because this is the exact colour I had in my head when I was going into the store.
Etude House Pore Ever Primer
I just rediscovered this in my makeup stash and I don't know why I stopped using it. It creates a nice barrier between my skin and my foundation/bb cream and prevents my skin from looking flaky throughout the day. There's a big difference when I use it and don't.
Lush Sugar Lip Scrub
This thing literally saved my lips and I did a whole review on it. The oils they add into the scrub really makes a difference, leaving my lips smooth and hydrated. Of course, it's necessary to still follow up with a good lip balm. I love that you can literally lick it off your lips and eat it!
What are some of your favourite products? I'm always looking for some holy grail items!
Labels: beauty blender, favourites, foundation, lipstick, lush, mac, maybelline
Innisfree Water Glow Cushion Review
Hey cuties,
I'm super excited to be doing this review right now! A little back story: my friend introduced me to her IOPE/Amore Pacific
(I can't remember which one she has) cushion and raved about how cushion foundations are really great and handy. I've heard about them from Youtube and Korean beauty blogs but never really paid too much attention to them until now. This is my first cushion foundation and I wasn't too sure how I'd like it so I went with a cheaper alternative to the higher end Hera/IOPE/Amore Pacific route and got Innisfree!
This is also my first Innisfree product and spoiler alert: I'm impressed!
I believe Innisfree's most famous cushion is their Long Wear Cushion (matte), however I went with the Water Glow (dewy) version because I have dry skin!
I haven't seen many reviews for this product so I hope you enjoy :)
Front
Back
Side 1
Side 2
Top
It comes in a paper packaging which feels like it's made from recycled paper. On a design standpoint, I really like how they added icons on the side for some quick indications of some of the benefits of the product. The only thing I found funny is that they printed their front cover sideways of everything else.
I got the colour #23 True Beige which is the darkest of the three available shades. One thing I noticed when I was researching this product was the colour swatches Innisfree gives you of each shade is totally misleading. It looked like #23 would be really dark, tan, and yellow toned which was a huge worry for me since I wouldn't consider my skin to be all that dark, and I'm definitely more cool toned (yellow undertone but with a cool tone). My friend who is much paler than I am, reassured me that the other two colors would be way too pale for me and to just go with the darkest shade and so I did. More on that to come!
The compact itself it very sleek and simple. It fits nicely in the palm of my hand and isn't too thick or heavy to travel with. This will be perfect on the days I'm over at my boyfriend's house and do not want to bring a whole bottle of foundation + brushes.
The back has all the specifications: name, colour, manufacture date, and product amount. You get 15g of product per cushion and they are also refillable so you don't have to keep buying new compacts. It has a 12 month expiry life but I'm pretty sure you'll need to buy a new refill after 2-3 months if you use it daily.
The Water Glow cushion has SPF 50+ and PA+++ which I've found pretty standard for Korean BB/CC/foundation.
When you first open the compact, you'll find that it has a mirror and a sponge. This might seem random but the first thing I noticed was how clear this mirror is. I've never seen a mirror inside a makeup product so clear and sharp. Even the mirror in my Naked 2 palette doesn't compare to this mirror and I find it super useful to use on the go.
The sponge is really the star of the show. This is the key to getting the perfect application of foundation on your skin. The texture of the sponge isn't like any other sponge I've ever felt and although I've never felt the Beauty Blender before, I have a feeling they are made of the same material. It's soft, airy, and the pores on it are super tiny so it doesn't absorb too much product.
There's a plastic cover that keeps the cushion air tight and separates the sponge from the product to reduce bacteria. If you're concerned about the sanitary factor of using a sponge, don't worry; you can wash these sponges. There are a couple of helpful videos on Youtube showing you how to get them super clean and the best way I've found is using a bar soap.
When you first open the compact, there's a film that seals the product which you remove before using. I guess this is to show that it hasn't been tampered with.
To get the product, you have to press down into the cushion. As you can see, the product itself is much lighter than the cushion itself which is very misleading when people are trying to choose shades! Always keep in mind that Korean girls have super pale skin so all their foundations are in the lighter side of the spectrum.
When swatched on my hand, you can see the difference between my cool skin tone versus the warmer tone of the foundation. It also has a light texture. It's not quite watery but it's not too thick like say Skin79's purple BB cream which has a gel-like texture.
After I tapped/blended it out with the sponge, it blended into my skin quite nicely. I was surprised to find that it was a good colour match for my face. Although it is slightly warm toned, it neutralized my skin tone well and gave a brightening affect.
The coverage for this foundation is light to medium. It's definitely build-able and gets better the more layers you apply. I usually do an overall application and go back with a second layer on areas that need higher covers like around the nose and on my dark circles.
Overall I am very impressed by this product and I've been using it every day since I got it. I got mine on eBay for around $26 CAD while the cheapest refill I've seen goes for $17-18. This has been a very pleasant introduction of cushion foundations and I'm eagered to try other brands!
Rating: ★★★★★ 5/5
xoxo.
Labels: cosmetics, cushion, foundation, innisfree, korean, makeup, review
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Age: 23
Birthday: January 22
Location: Toronto, Canada.
Sign: Aquarius Sun, Gemini Moon, Aries Rising
Who are you?
I'm just an average girl studying graphic design in my hometown Toronto. I'm nothing special but I like to blog and document my findings :) I'm really into astrology so come and tell me your sign!
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Mostly just about my life and occasional beauty hauls and product reviews.
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Yes! He does Muay Thai and he's a Virgo.
Tell me about your skin type!
I have extremely dry dehydrated skin and really dry/flaky lips. Light; yellow with neutral leaning cool undertone. Currently wearing NARS Sheer Glow in Gobi.
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A List of posts that are coming soon
Reviews:
Tonymoly Cats Wink Smooth Primer
Etude House Goodbye Pore Ever Primer
Skin Food Choco Smoky Eye Palette
Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Shine Deep Treatment
Real Techniques Core Collection Brush Set
Etude House Golden Ratio Contour Maker
Skin Food Coffee Creamy Sheer Lipstick (PP701 Plum Wine)
Etude House Real Art Cleansing Oil (Moisture)
Skin Food Bath Salt (Peppermint)
Etude House Miss Tangerine Cream Choux Blusher
Skin Food Red Orange Makeup Finish (Matte Type)
Tonymoly Cat Chu Wink Tony Tint (Cherry Pink)
Etude House Etoinette Crystal Shine Lip Lipstick (PPK001 & PPK003)
Etude House Etoinette Brush Collection
The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Cleansing Special Set
The Face Shop Cotton Pads
The Face Shop Face It 07 Quick Top Coat
The Face Shop Lovely ME:EX Design My Eyebrow (01 Gray Brown)
The Face Shop Lovely ME:EX Style My Eyebrow (01 Gray Brown)
The Face Shop Face It Designing Cake Eyebrow (01 Khaki Grey)
Etude House Dear My Blooming Eyes (OR203 Mesmerizing Orange)
Nicole by O.P.I. Nail Polish (Iceberg Lotus)
The Face Shop Real Nature Mask Aloe Vera
The Face Shop Face It Styling Auto Gel Liner (01 Edgy Black)
The Face Shop Floral Water Mist
The Face Shop Mild Papaya Peeling Gel
Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Book
Rimmel Lasting Finish Matte Lipstick By Kate Moss (111 Kiss Of Life)
Rimmel Lasting Finish Matte Lipstick By Kate Moss (102)
Sally Hansen Big Matte Top Coat
Witchcraft Mini+Cures Set
Maybelline Volum’ Express The Colossal Smoky Eyes Mascara
Nicole by O.P.I. Quick Dry Top Coat
Essence Kalinka Beauty 01 Babushka Me Lip Brush
Maybelline Volum’Express The Rocket Waterproof Mascara
Maybelline Eye Studio Master Drama Eyeliner in Midnight Master
Maybelline Fit Me Concealer in 10 Light
Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer in Ivory
Etude House Nymph Aura Volumer (sample)
Etude House Mal;Gem All In One Emulsion (sample)
Etude House Mal;Gem Smoother Toner (sample)
Etude House Sun Prise Super Aqua SPF45/PA+++ (sample)
Etude House Precious Mineral BB Cream SPF30/PA++ (sample)
Etude House Moistfull Collagen Firming Eye Cream (sample)
Skin Food Platinum Grape Cell Essential BB Cream SPF45/PA+++ (sample)
Skin Food Agave Cactus Emulsion (sample)
The Face Shop Chia Seed Moisture-Holding Seed Cream(sample)
The Face Shop Mango Seed Silk Moisturizing Toner(sample)
The Face Shop Mango Seed Silk Moisturizing Lotion(sample)
Updated The Face Shop Mango Seed Silk Moisturizing Toner & Lotion (full size)
The Face Shop Mango Seed Silk Moisturizing Facial Butter(sample fullsize)
The Face Shop Volcanic Clay Black Head Aloe Nose Strip(sample)
The Face Shop Herb Day 365 Cleansing Foam Acerola (sample)
The Face Shop White Secret Whitening Body Essence (sample)
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before the end
. Put a lock on Seoul’s Namsan Tower's fence
.
Visit the beach; any beach (063011)
. Party hard
.
Starbucks date (072310)
. Learn to drive
.
Star gaze (062812)
.
Road trip (Summer`09)
.
Be loved
. Visit South Korea
.
Wedding; anyone's wedding (10.13.13)
.
Be happy
.
Bake cupcakes from scratch (04.06.10)
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Ride a motorcycle (08.21.14)
. Get my first tattoo
.
Kiss in the rain
.
Pull an all nighter
.
Belly button piercing (02.19.14)
. Disney world/land
. Anime North
.
Cosplay Rin
. Cosplay X-23
.
Princess Cafe date (12.10.12)
.
VVIP album(02.20.11)
. Visit Hong Kong again
. Graduate university
. Paris
to be continued...
