The Leafy Snail

So today's cushion is not a Korean or Asian cuhiom... its Maybelline! I wanted to try out this one and see how it compares to my normal Korean ones. I have previously tried the L'oreal Lumi cushion, but couldn't find a decent match. that, and the product dried up very fast, almost like the case doesn't create a seal. Safe to say, I felt like the Lumi was a waste of money. The case isn't exacrly cute or eye-catching, just a basic round case with the name if the product and shade on the front.

Today's review will be about the Lazy & Easy All Kill oil to foam cleanser, by Holika Holika featuring Gudetama! This is a cleanser that comes in a cute pump bottle featuring the character Gudetama. it is supposed to be an all in one cleanser, replacing your first and second cleansing steps. You can see the drops of oil floating around, and it all mixes together after you shake it up. It does remove sunscreen and most make up well, but I use a separate eye make up remover. This to me is not a deal breaker, because I find I have this problem with most cleansers when it comes to fully removing eye make up in one go. from top to bottom: pony effect stayput eyestick, benefit chacha tint, pony stay fit matte lip color, avon glimmer stick, hard candy liquid eyeliner, pony effect ink lip stain. after washing with product: only the pony eyestick and chacha tint remain.  This cleanser has a nice light fresh scent that doesn't linger and isn't overwhelming. I...

Today's review will be on the Magic Skin Primer by Hope Girl! It comes in a pink and white no-mess pump bottle. It's packaged in a simple white box with metallic lettering and leopard print, which is not pictured in this post because I tossed it accidentally. This is pink-toned primer meant to brighten the complexion and provide a smooth foundation for your make up. It has a light rosy-soapy scent but I don't think it's too overpowering and fades. The finish is slightly tacky, which I don't mind. I think that helps to really hold your makeup in place. It adds about another 4 hours of wear to my makeup, and seems to have a slight amount of oil control. I like the airless pump system and that the button to squirt out product is set flush with the cap. This makes it more difficult to accidentally have it spill in your makeup bag. This is lovely primer and I see why it's so popular within the k-beauty community. I still love my Pony Effect primer more, bu...

Today's review will be on the mascara by Pony Effect, the Mega Curling Mascara! This massacre comes in a beautiful rose gold tube with the pony effect logo on the side. It's very reflective and looks wonderful sitting on your make up table.  At first I was somewhat concerned by the small brush, but wow. This is really separates the lashes and distributes an even coat with no clumps. It's also small enough that I can actually use this on my bottom lashes without looking like I had little spider legs hanging below my eyes. This stuff also does NOT come off without work. I double cleanse and some days I still need to use an eye makeup remover to get this stuff off. It actually hangs on throughout my long 12-13 hour shifts, which is great. I don't feel that it has any sort of curling effect. It just adds a nice amount of thickness and length to lashes without looking overdone. Overall I would consider buying this again, but mostly for the small brush which I...

Hello again! Today I will also be reviewing a primer by Pony Effect, the Ultimate Prep Primer. I have the original, which is geared towards those with oily skin and large pores. The product comes in a rose gold tube with black writing, very shiny and pretty. The primer is sort of pasty, but glides on so very smooth. It has a very faint, clean scent. It immediately helps to smooth out the texture of my skin. Wear wise, it helps with the application of whatever you decide to put on top of it. Also, I work 12-13 hour shifts, and I put this on under my cushion makeup. It helps my cushion stay for around 8 hours as opposed to the 5 or 6 I would get without it. It dries down silky satin, and is not sticky. As you can see, it does not really add any additional color or glow to the skin. It simply makes a nice smooth canvas for whatever comes next. Also, a little goes a long way. I simply applied extra to my hand here to show the texture. Overall I love this primer and this i...

Todays review will be on a BB cushion by Klairs, the Mochi BB Cushion! Taken from Wishtrend This is a cute little cushion that comes in a round white package with a little face on the outside. Inside you have a mirror that is a little smaller than what is in most cushions, but still big enough to work with. The included puff has a little face on top. A unique feature of this cushion is the closure between the puff and the actual product - instead of simply popping up, you have to twist it to unlock. I think this is a really cool feature to combat against the product drying out. The product inside only comes in one shade - an apricot shade that is intended to compliment "all skin tones" as so it advertises. However, if you are very fair or tan/darker I do not see this cushion working for you. I normally wear no. 21 in korean foundations, and this is a little darker than that but works well with my skin tone. Scent wise, it has a very light almost herbal sc...