Korea's White Day (화이트데이)

Valentine's Day is celebrated all over the world every February 14. But do you know that in Korea, they also have "White Day" (화이트데이)? White Day is observed in Korea every March 14, one month after the popular Valentine's Day. It is the time when Korean men give candies to their girlfriends or women who gave them chocolates on Valentine's Day.

This custom is actually originated in Japan in 1970's. White Day is observed in Asian countries such as Korea, Japan, Taiwan and China. We also know that in these countries, women give chocolates to their boyfriends, husbands or men they like on Valentine's Day.

I first heard about White Day two years ago from my Korean students. According to them, they also have so called "Black Day" for single people. How unique and interesting! Haha! I told my students that in the Philippines, it's usual for women to receive flowers and chocolates from men on Valentine's Day.
Don't you think it's unfair for women to receive candies instead of chocolates when they give chocolates to their men on Valentine's Day? hehe! Anyway, I still find it cute and thoughtful if I see men on malls/stores shopping candies for their special girl.

 Today's White Day...

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Product Review: Etude House Precious Mineral BB Cream All Day Strong #1 Sheer Silky Skin

I got "Etude House Precious Mineral BB Cream All Day Strong #1 Sheer Silky Skin" few weeks ago. I bought it because I have heard a lot of good reviews about this product and I want to try a new BB Cream as well. Although, this is more expensive than my previous BB Cream, I did not hesitate to purchase it. That's all because of the benefits that I will achieve if I use this BB Cream. Please see my description and review below. This BB Cream has four variants/shades but I chose to buy #1 Sheer Silky Skin because it has the closest shade to my skin tone.

Etude House Precious Mineral BB Cream All Day Strong #1 Sheer Silky Skin.

Description:

♥ Precious Mineral BB Cream promotes silky complexion and brightened look with pearl infused sheer coverage.
♥ SPF30/PA++, Anti-Wrinkle & Whitening + Anti-Darkening

♥ It contains adenosine and arbutin for anti-wrinkle & whitening efficacies. 

♥ It has an improved SPF protection with a hypoallergenic and oil-free formula.  

♥ This is an oil free BB Cream that uses a Breathing Powder technology – so no worries about blocked pores. 

♥ The illuminating pearls provide radiant glowing skin.
♥ It gives flawless and even skin and makes your skin clear and healthy.

3 Efficacies:

♥ UV Protection
♥ Whitening/ Anti-Darkening
♥ Anti-Wrinkle

Price: 728 pesos (60g)

Etude House Precious Mineral BB Cream All Day Strong has 4 variants/shades: 

♥ #1 Sheer Silky Skin - For oily skin and if you want fresh makeup look.
                                   - It has the lightest shade among the four.
♥ #2 Sheer Glowing Skin - For dry skin and if you want moist and glossy makeup.
♥ #3 Sheer Flawless Skin - For all skin types and for blemishes.
                                        - It has a high covering effect and has the darkest shade.
♥ #4 Sheer Shiny Skin- It is a moist type glossy shimmering BB cream.
                                  - It is good to use with the brand new item "Nymph Aura"

Etude House Precious Mineral BB Cream All Day Strong Packaging and Pump

The Precious Mineral BB Cream comes with a pink shimmering box as its packaging which I find really cute. It is good that this BB Cream has a pump so I can control how much BB cream I will use. I did not have a hard time using its pump so far. Its pump is good for hygienic purposes too. ^_^

e.l.f. Foundation brush - the brush I use when applying this Etude House BB Cream

My Review:

Precious Mineral BB Cream All Day Strong #1- Sheer Silky Skin is the first BB Cream I have tried from Etude House. I got interested to try this product because aside from good coverage it has 3 efficacies- SPF 30, Whitening and Anti-Darkening, and Anti-Wrinkle. After few weeks of using this BB Cream, I can say that this suits me well. The BB Cream blends well on my skin. I use a foundation brush to spread the BB Cream all over my face. I have not tried applying the BB Cream on my face with my fingers but I guess it is best to apply with a foundation brush to spread the cream more easily and also for hygienic purposes. If you want this BB Cream to look natural on you, start with putting a pea-sized amount of it on your forehead, cheeks and chin then just spread it. Since the coverage of BB Creams are buildable, you have to always start with the tiny amount then add according to the coverage you need. I think this BB Cream is good for few months since you will just apply it once a day. In my case, I use this BB cream once a day and just finish it with a compact powder. The coverage of this BB cream is good. It can cover/hide blemishes, imperfections and dark circles. What I love the most about this BB Cream is it lasts long. I don't have to go to comfort room often to do retouches. Sometimes, I don't do any retouches at all but my make-up still stays. Thanks to this BB Cream! This BB Cream also looks natural on me. It feels light and I don't feel like wearing a make-up on my face. I so love this! I think this is also good for sensitive skin. It did not give me any breakouts after few weeks of using this. This is the best BB Cream I have tried so far. I will definitely continue using this product and I am so happy about how this BB Cream works on me well. ^_^

This picture was taken after applying Etude House Precious Mineral BB Cream All Day Strong #1 Sheer Silky Skin.

I washed my face first with Etude House Happy Tea Time Cleansing Foam (Peach Tea), used toner then moisturizer on my face before applying Etude House Precious Mineral BB Cream. Following this routine helps BB Cream glide on my skin smoothly and keep my skin noticeably look healthy and glowing. Lastly, I used a compact powder for finishing touch. I like using a powder brush than a puff when dusting powder on my face for a more natural and flawless look. ^_^

BB Cream is indeed a skin-care wonder which gives good coverage, brightens skin, covers imperfections, moisturizes and protects skin. 

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Product Review: Skin Food Black Sugar Mask Wash Off

Well, I got this "Skin Food Black Sugar Mask Wash Off" few months ago. It was given to me as a gift as seen on my Hauls, Gifts and Freebies section. My skin is somehow sensitive so I am a bit hesitant to try it at first. I just decided to use it yesterday and my experience about this product was good. Please see my review below.

Skin Food Black Sugar Mask Wash Off

Description:

* It is a black sugar mask with rich minerals and vitamin to provide luster and smoothness to skin.
* It is a special food therapy for the skin to eat.
* It contains lots of nutritive and energetic ingredients such as fresh plants, fruits and etc. to maintain skin healthy and lively.

Price: Perhaps it costs around 500 pesos in the Philippines for 100g. I am not sure because I just got mine from Korea. (I will post the price here after checking it at Skin Food store.) ^ ^

Skin Food Black Sugar Mask Wash Off Sample Pack

My Review:

I have tried other Skin Food skincare products before but this will be my first for the mask.You have to do cleansing before you use this black sugar mask. In my case, I used Pond's Clear Solutions Anti-Bacterial Facial Scrub first. Then after cleansing my face with this Pond's Facial Wash, I gently massaged the Skin Food Black Sugar Mask over my wet face.You have to avoid the eye area and rinse off afterwards. The mask looks more of a brown sugar and it smells like "lemon" to me. Though it is color brown, you won't notice it when you spread it all over your face. It is a facial scrub and the brown granules dissolve well after massaging it on face. What I experienced about this product was it felt like my face becomes smoother and clearer after using this mask wash off. My face felt clean and soft too. However, I also experienced a little itchiness on my face after using it. Perhaps, it's just normal when trying a product for the first time. On the other hand, it is a good facial scrub and mask. I think this mask is good if you want to achieve a smoother skin. It would be better if you use this Black Sugar Mask Wash Off once a week before bed time and you will have a more glowing and softer skin when you wake up in the morning.

What is your favorite facial mask? Please share your thoughts and leave your comments below. 

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