tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36006875635766862092024-02-07T13:04:59.838+08:00Stay Girls ForeverArchiving Cheri's girlish thoughtsCherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03334236950261479996noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600687563576686209.post-75287713014321348752013-12-31T17:09:00.000+08:002013-12-31T17:11:29.762+08:002013 Skincare & Makeup Favourites Mini Review Complication<div class="p1">
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Hello there! Have you enjoyed Christmas? It has been a while since my last post, because I was so caught up in school work :( Anyway I am back now! Yayy!<br />
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So today is the last day of 2013 already! It might be high time to do a recap of the year right? Therefore I am going to do some mini reviews on my <b><span style="color: orange;">favourite skincare and makeup items in the year 2013</span></b>!<br />
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(Please be reminded that I have combination-oily, acne-prone and sensitive skin, and my reviews will be based on these skin conditions!)<br />
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<b><u><span style="color: magenta;">1. Innisfree Bija Anti-Trouble Lotion</span></u></b></div>
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I believe it was called " Innisfree Jejubija Anti-Trouble Lotion" before? But i think recently the company deleted "Jeju"... Anyway it is a lightweight moisturizer that absorbs quickly and leaves no sticky feeling. A godsend when the weather was humid. Now it is winter i will put on my Mizon Snail Recovery Gel on top of this lotion for extra moisture. I also like its light herbal scent. </div>
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<b><u><span style="color: orange;">2. It's Skin Power 10 Effector (VC, VB) </span></u></b></div>
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VC (brightening): Love its citrusy scent that resembles orange juice! It is effective in brightening up and evening out my uneven skin tone, that I can see visible results within one week of usage (more effective than the LI effector). One downside is that it feels very sticky whenever I use more than 2 drops of the serum so I restrict my usage to 1-2 drops each time, then it does not stick and absorbs well.</div>
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VB (oil control): More watery and absorbs faster than VC. With no makeup, it extended my shine-free condition since morning face wash from 2 hours to 4 hours!! Have not tried using it under makeup but definitely will do. However I prefer VC's scent as VB has a more artificial, floral scent. I use 2-3 drops each time for this serum.<br />
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<u><b><span style="color: magenta;">3. Cezanne Ultra Cover UV Foundation II (#2 Light Ochre)</span></b></u><br />
<u><b><br /></b></u>My first powder foundation! It comes with a big mirror and a sponge, gives me additional coverage and moisturizing enough not to highlight my dry patches. It is a two-way pact so I can go for a less matte look. It holds up pretty well through out the day. Slight accumulation of powder around the nose area might occur after 6 hours of wearing but nothing too disastrous. Great base product for the hot and humid summer here.<br />
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<b><u><span style="color: orange;">4. Maybelline Baby Lips Glow (Pink Blast) </span></u></b><br />
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A colored chapstick that claims to change the color from clear to pink according to the pH of the lips, though I personally think it's more likely to react according to temperature rather than pH. Anyway it gives my lips a nice subtle hint of pinkness. While it's packaging is a chapstick, it actually has some lip-tint property and the color stays even the glossiness wears off. It's very convenient to use and I always have this in my makeup bag.<br />
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<u><b><span style="color: magenta;">5. Tony Moly Petite Bunny Gloss Bar (#6)</span></b></u><br />
<u><b><br /></b></u>Star product of the brand, loads of reviews online. It's name says gloss but I think it's more like a colored lip balm. I love its cute packaging, orangey flavor and the non-sticky consistency. It's pigmentation and subtle sparkle is just right for my daily school makeup, if you need more color you can build it up but do not expect pigmentation of a traditional lip stick. Duration-wise, it can last for a good 4-5 hours on me but after meals reapplication is very often needed.<br />
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<u><b><span style="color: orange;">6. Etude House Styling Eyeliner (White)</span></b></u><br />
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Now this product is notoriously known to be non-waterproof and smudge-proof, why does this appear in my favorite list? It's because I am not using it as a traditional eyeliner, but as a stick eyeshadow for the under-eye area to create a somehow natural looking agyeo-sal. I love its subtle shimmer and fine tip which make it easier to use than stick eyeshadows. If you leave it alone it can lasts for the entire day but once you rub your eyes you'll have to reapply immediately, lol.<br />
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<u><b><span style="color: magenta;">7. Ettusais Mineral BB Cream (#20 Natural)</span></b></u><br />
<u><b><br /></b></u>Ettusais is a Japanese brand which founded by one of the cosmetic giant in the country, Shiseido. I got this before venturing into Korean BB creams, and it is still my go-to BB cream! It claims to be non-comedogenic and suitable for acne-prone skin, and I have been using it for the past 6 months with no irritation or breakouts from it. It gives a semi-matte finish and glides very well on my bumpy face. It has medium coverage, buildable but hardly reach full coverage like Missha Pefect Cover does. So I still need my concealer when wearing this BB cream.<br />
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<u><b><span style="color: orange;">8. Innisfree No Sebum Mineral Pact</span></b></u><br />
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You can see I'm always getting oil-control products, lol! It's a powder pact that helps to control my oil production and set my makeup. The pact comes with a mirror too. I like that the powder is translucent and does not leave a white cast. I put 2 layers of this on my oily t-zones and 1 layer elsewhere. It keeps my oily forehead (covered by bang) shine-free for around 4 hours (which is much better already...). There is a plastic separator separating the sponge and the powder that can be taken out, but I prefer those that is directly attached to the container than you can just flip over and get the powder underneath.<br />
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<u><b><span style="color: magenta;">9. 3M Nexcare Acne Dressing</span></b></u><br />
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The brand is not an asian brand but still it is readily available in my country! Very effective in absorbing the secretions in big and inflamed acne! With these on I'm less likely to touch the acnes with my dirty hands too. It's convenient to use, but cannot use when wearing makeup as it's so very visible actually.<br />
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<u><b><span style="color: orange;">10. Etude House Baking Powder B.B. Deep Cleansing Foam</span></b></u><br />
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A popular foam type makeup remover from the brand, removes makeup well and also contains particles for scrubbing. I am using it after the using cleansing water to remove makeup (I prefer double cleansing). Its citrusy smell is pleasant (by now you'll probably notice I really like anything citrusy, orangey, lemony...) , and the 150ml tube lasts for a few months even with daily usage.</div>
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<b><u><span style="color: magenta;">11. Innisfree Jeju Volcanic Pore Clay Mask (Soft)</span></u></b></div>
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One of the star products of Innisfree. It leaves my skin smoother and pores less visible, possibly because absorbing all the junk in my clogged pores? It also feels cool when applying on face. I am using this for 2-3 times a week after exfoliating.</div>
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<b><u><span style="color: orange;">12. Coringco Eye Flower Eye Lash Serum </span></u></b></div>
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My first eyelash serum. I see my eyelashes becoming longer after around 1 month of usage (Should have taken photos for record!) It also made my lashes stronger. Now i am hoping it will make the lashes thicker as well. But again it has a somewhat artificial floral smell which I am not a fan of... :(<br />
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So these are my favorites in 2013! Have you used any of them and do you like it/them? Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments! If you want me to do a full review on any of the products do let me know too :)<br />
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Cherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03334236950261479996noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600687563576686209.post-33673583347518396222013-10-31T19:02:00.000+08:002013-11-09T20:58:02.449+08:00Extra#2 - Some Giveaways to ShareHiya :D<br />
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Sorry for not updating the blog! School work is getting heavy as the semester goes on... t_t!<br />
Aaaand...I actually did a haul or two despite the tight schedule! So i'll post them as soon as possible (i mean it, just wait until the essays and projects are all over...)<br />
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In the mean while, I have some fabulous giveaways to share to compensate for the wait!<br />
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The first one is a giveaway by <b><span style="color: orange;">Misaraisu and OBVIobsessions</span></b>!<br />
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5. Lioele Duo Eyeshadow<br />
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You can look at the details by clicking the image above! Enjoy and good luck!<br />
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At the same time <b><span style="color: orange;">Misaraisu </span></b>is also holding a fashion giveaway and you can check it by clicking on the gif below!<br />
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Another wonderful giveaway is held by <b><span style="color: orange;">Marion</span></b>! The prize is the newly released Etude House Precious Mineral Any Cushion!<br />
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<span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">You can visit Marion's blog by clicking the image above as well :}</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">So that's it for now! Enjoy! I promise I'll be back posting hauls and reviews ASAP t_t</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">Cheri.</span></div>
<br />Cherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03334236950261479996noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600687563576686209.post-70556346030930578322013-09-20T20:38:00.001+08:002013-09-20T20:40:02.369+08:00#9 - It's Skin Babyface One-step Base (Green) Swatch And Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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First of all happy Mid-autumn festival! I hope everyone who celebrates this festival get to spend some quality time with friends and family, and also eat a lot of yummy moon cakes!</div>
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So thanks to the festival I have a long weekend with Friday as the public holiday! That means I have time to do a post *yay*! I'll write up a review on this new base I got last month then!</div>
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So I grabbed the <span style="color: #674ea7;"><b>It's Skin Babyface One-step Base (Green)</b></span> from TesterKorea <a href="http://staygirlsforever.blogspot.hk/2013/08/7-testerkorea-mini-haul-review.html">(see previous post)</a>, in an attempt to even out the shipping cost (and because of its cute packaging)! </div>
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It has 2 colors to choose from: lavender pink and green. The pink one is for brightening up your skin tone, while the green one is for neutralizing redness. Both of them has SPF15 and claim to cover pores for a smooth surface to put makeup on!<br />
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It's<b><span style="color: #0b5394;"> </span><span style="color: #6aa84f;">easy to blend</span></b>, and does a good job at<b><span style="color: #3d85c6;"> </span><span style="color: #6aa84f;">covering my pores</span></b>! The consistency is pretty light at the same time, so I think it's less likely to cause breakouts. And it has a <b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">lovely apple scent</span></b> :}</div>
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However its <b><span style="color: #e06666;">coverage is a bit too sheer</span></b> to me, I often have to put 2-3 layers of it to neutralize the redness from my earlier breakouts. So I don't think this little tube containing 35g of product will last me for a long time :{ While it <b><span style="color: #e06666;">doesn't have any oil-control</span></b> properties, luckily it doesn't oil me up faster either.</div>
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Cherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03334236950261479996noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600687563576686209.post-82637216563311373552013-09-08T18:56:00.000+08:002013-09-10T19:56:48.451+08:00#8 - Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream ReviewHeyy everyone!<br />
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School has once again started, and I'll be busy between essays, lectures and finals in the coming months t_t... I hope summer holidays never end! Haha anyway I will still post reviews and hauls from time to time!<br />
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So today it's <b><span style="color: magenta;">Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream</span></b>'s turn to be reviewed! Again it was a part of my <a href="http://staygirlsforever.blogspot.hk/2013/07/3-first-gmarket-haul.html">Gmarket Haul in July</a>.<br />
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Yep, this cute looking squeeze tube actually contains snail secretion filtrate! Snail mucous skincare is one of the hottest beauty trends in Korea, as mucous secreted by a certain species of snail was found to have great skin healing property. </div>
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So what is it's claim? (Pic credit <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mizon-Snail-Recovery-Gel-Cream-45ml-/130930901769">here</a> although I got my gel cream on Gmarket)</div>
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Like most of the snail mucous containing products, the <span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><b style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="color: magenta;">Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream</span></b> claims to have skin regenerating and wrinkle soothing properties. </span></div>
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A translucent gel consistency, pretty watery with no scent. It's a lightweight gel, and doesn't look or feel like mucous-related at all haha! After application the gel quickly absorbed into the skin. </div>
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After using this gel cream for 3 weeks, I have to say I am quite satisfied with it! I like the fact that it's <b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">lightweight and non-sticky</span></b>. Also, this gel makes my skin a smooth canvas and <b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">prepares my skin well for makeup</span></b>! And it doesn't clash with my sunscreen even it's a gel! </div>
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One more thing, I was surprised to experience <b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">some degree oil control</span></b> in it. It didn't say anything about this on the box, but I do feel my non T-zone areas gets oily slower when using the gel. But it doesn't have any effects on my oily T-zone, so I still need to apply primer on that area.</div>
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Although it claims to have skin regenerating properties, I <b><span style="color: #e06666;">haven't noticed any significant changes yet</span></b> :/ I don't have wrinkles yet so can't comment on that, but it didn't lighten my acne scars any faster. Also it was <b><span style="color: #e06666;">less moisturizing than an emulsion/ milk</span></b> though, so I tend to switch back to my moisturizing milk at night.</div>
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Overall, it's a good gel for morning routine but not moisturizing enough for my night routine!</div>
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- lightweight, non-sticky</div>
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- squeeze tube, convenient</div>
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- did not clash with my sunscreen and base makeup</div>
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- prepare skin well for makeup in the morning</div>
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- not moisturizing enough for night routine</div>
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- cannot see the skin regenerating properties after using 3 weeks</div>
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Have you tried this product? Let me know what do you think of it :}</div>
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So the first one is this <b><span style="color: #e06666;">glasses giveaway at Sakuranko's blog</span></b>!<br />
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I've seen a lot of giveaways of this company lately, and they have a free glasses campaign for new members! A deal can't be missed :} You can check more details on<b> <a href="http://www.sakuranko.com/2013/08/firmoo-giveaway.html">Sakuranko's post</a></b>.</div>
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The second one is the <b><span style="color: #e06666;">mask giveaway held by Fräulein</span></b>! </div>
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Sheet masks! A superb pick-me-up from time to time! Wonderful :}You can check more details on <a href="http://berriesinthesnow.blogspot.de/2013/09/sheet-mask-giveaway-by-mootta.html"><b>Fräulein's post</b></a>.</div>
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Cheri.</div>
<br />Cherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03334236950261479996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600687563576686209.post-79257926905064727882013-08-28T16:00:00.000+08:002013-09-20T20:35:55.076+08:00#7 - TesterKorea Mini Haul Review!Hi there! It's almost September... school is about to start! t_t<br />
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It's important to look good on the first day of a new school year right? So I did a mini haul at <a href="http://www.testerkorea.com/">TesterKorea</a> on makeup products :}<br />
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So a timeline for you girls first! (Click to enlarge)<br />
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<span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">I chose registered airmail (the cheapest option) to ship out my order, and took about 7 business days to get to me. The processing speed was actually pretty fast! Excluding the public holiday, it only took 1 business day to ship out my items. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">So my package came like this!</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">Really, it's wrapped tightly with plastic tape. Guess it's to make it waterproof? But that makes the cardboard un-recyclable... since I can't get the tape off the box :{</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">Now have a look on the inside!</span></div>
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Moving on to the content of my mini haul plus gift samples ;}</div>
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-<b> Innisfree No Sebum Mineral Primer </b></div>
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<b>- It's Skin Babyface One-step Base (Green)</b></div>
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<b>- Etude House Nymph Aura Volumer #3 Samples x10</b></div>
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<b>- Skin79 White Reviving Skin Radiance Solution Samples x30</b></div>
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Look at that! They gave me testers for toner, emulsion, ampule and cream! A complete basic skincare regime! That's thoughtful isn't it? </div>
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So the shipping and delivery at <a href="http://www.testerkorea.com/">TesterKorea</a> was very smooth and pleasant! Now I'll comment on the price and service in the following summary :)</div>
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- List price close to retail price in Korea</div>
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- New members receive a 10% off coupon - I used it on the primer!</div>
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- Customer service was fast <span style="text-align: left;"> - I submitted an enquiry related to payment method, and got the reply very promptly.</span></div>
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- Has many shipping options (check my <a href="http://staygirlsforever.blogspot.hk/2013/08/6-where-do-i-buy-cosmetics-online.html">last post</a> for details)</div>
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- Generous with freebies!</div>
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Overall I'm really pleased with <a href="http://www.testerkorea.com/">TesterKorea</a>! Have you bought from them before? Tell me what you think! ;D</div>
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Cheers,</div>
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<br />Cherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03334236950261479996noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600687563576686209.post-73306417184240709722013-08-26T13:42:00.000+08:002013-08-26T17:49:55.547+08:00#6 - "Where do I buy Korean cosmetics online?" OverviewHey there!<br />
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So after the success of ordering at Gmarket, I am now looking into other websites to decide where to do my haul next time! *smirk* It's really important for us shoppers to look for reputable and reliable platforms, so I am writing this post for all of you out there as a reference ;)<br />
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In my post i'll include <b><a href="http://english.gmarket.co.kr/">Gmarket</a></b>, <b><a href="http://www.qoo10.com/">Qoo10</a></b>, <b><a href="http://testerkorea.com/">TesterKorea</a></b>, <a href="http://en.koreadepart.com/"><b>KoreaDepart</b>.</a><br />
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<b><a href="http://www.qoo10.com/">Qoo10</a></b> - Formerly known as Gmarket Singapore. Joint venture company between Ebay and Gmarket. Very similar to Gmarket.<br />
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<b><a href="http://testerkorea.com/">TesterKorea</a></b> - Shopping site based in Korea. Has accessory division apart from beauty section. Beauty section has both regular products and samples.<br />
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<a href="http://en.koreadepart.com/"><b>KoreaDepart</b></a><b> </b>- Shopping site based in Korea. Has fashion, food and speciality divisions apart from beauty section.<br />
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<b><a href="http://english.gmarket.co.kr/">Gmarket</a>: </b><b> </b><u>Go for it if you<b> <span style="color: magenta;">buy a lot of heavy products/ buy from many sellers/ want to have fast delivery</span></b>.</u><br />
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EMS allows up to 30kg each shipment, and Gmarket offers the lowest rate of EMS. It will collect all your orders from different sellers for free too. Via EMS, your order usually will arrive within 1-2 weeks.<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.qoo10.com/">Qoo10</a>: </b><u>Go for it if you <b><span style="color: magenta;">want to join group buy/ buy from 1-2 sellers only/ don't mind waiting for a few weeks for delivery</span></b>.</u><br />
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Most sellers offer free normal airmail and charge a little on registered airmail. Not all of them offer EMS and if they do, the rate is high compared to Gmarket. However, airmails can take up to a month to deliver your items and only allow up to ~2kg per shipment.<br />
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<b><a href="http://testerkorea.com/">TesterKorea</a>:<u> </u></b><u>Go for it if you <b><span style="color: magenta;">want to have flexibility in choosing shipping method/ are on a sample haul/ want something hard to find online.</span></b></u><br />
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It has many shipping methods to choose from. You can choose registered airmail if your order is light, and choose EMS when it is heavy. It also has a "Want" board where you can post the items you don't find on the website, the admin will buy and put it up for you if possible.<br />
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<b><a href="http://en.koreadepart.com/">KoreaDepart</a>: </b><u>Go for it if you <b><span style="color: magenta;">want to buy at its outlet/ are living in Asia. </span></b></u><br />
There are many products in its outlet section at very lovely prices. Also, many Asian countries are in KoreaDepart's "fixed cost zone" - meaning you pay for shipping only at 1 price and can save shipping costs.<br />
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Well thanks for reading this long post! I've just ordered something on both Qoo10 and TesterKorea, now waiting patiently for them to be delivered! I'll write up reviews on these sites when my orders come!<br />
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Cheers,<br />
Cheri.<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">*DISCLAIMER* This is not a sponsored post. I am writing this post based entirely on my opinions.</span></b>Cherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03334236950261479996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600687563576686209.post-62986076162813285472013-08-17T04:00:00.000+08:002013-08-17T11:33:59.490+08:00#5 - Etude House I'm Blooming Sebum Control Mist Review<br />
Heyyy everyone! It's time for another review! I'll be reviewing the<b><span style="color: magenta;"> Etude House I'm Blooming Sebum Control Mist</span></b> today :} It's another something I got from my <a href="http://staygirlsforever.blogspot.hk/2013/07/3-first-gmarket-haul.html">previous Gmarket haul</a>.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #a64d79;">Ah, Etude House..</span>. </b>why are all your products so pretty? Look at this lovely pink bottle!<br />
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Some details picture... the <b><span style="color: magenta;">Etude House I'm Blooming Sebum Control Mist</span></b> claims to reduce sebum production and made of natural ingredients.<br />
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The mist is basically colorless with a very, very, very light scent that distinguishes it from distilled water. The mist was fine when used according the instruction - spray from 20cm away. If you spray the mist too closely, you'll see too much product will adhere onto the skin, forming droplets. </div>
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As for the sebum control property, it does make my makeup last longer by keeping the oilies at bay. I sprayed 2 times in around 6 hours, and my t-zone was significantly less oily than before. </div>
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I'll keep using for the rest of the summer!</div>
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- Lovely packaging</div>
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- One bottle can last for a long time (It has 100ml and you use only a little each time)</div>
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- Can act as what a mist should do - fix makeup, hydrating</div>
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- Has sebum control property</div>
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- Cause no allergic reactions and breakouts</div>
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- Droplets will be too big if not sprayed from 20cm away </div>
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- A bit heavy to carry around (100ml)</div>
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<b><span style="color: magenta;">Repurchase?:</span></b> No, I think this bottle can last me for a looooong time. I probably would like to try something else by then.</div>
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Thanks for reading! See you later!</div>
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Cherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03334236950261479996noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600687563576686209.post-33179843686924588522013-08-15T16:40:00.000+08:002013-09-01T18:10:11.923+08:00#4 - It's Skin Power 10 Formula LI Effector ReviewHey there! Sorry for not posting more often in the past month, was a bit busy with all sorts of things! Anyway, I finally have time to post again! I'm going to review the <b><span style="color: #0b5394;">It's Skin Power 10 Formula LI Effector</span></b> from my <a href="http://staygirlsforever.blogspot.hk/2013/07/3-first-gmarket-haul.html">previous Gmarket haul</a>.<br />
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The It's Skin Power 10 line is a hit in both Korea and other parts of Asia! As most of you know, there are many variations of the Power 10 Formula Effector - each with a different function. I chose the LI version based on the list below.<br />
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(<b>THANK YOU SO MUCH</b> to whoever translated the information and made this picture! It helped me a lot in choosing which effector to get. This image was saved to my hard disk quite a while ago so I can't trace to the source... t_t)<br />
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The serum is inside this small glass bottle! It comes with a pump dispenser (see picture below) - I love this kind of packaging as it's hygienic to get the serum out.<br />
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The serum itself has a liquid-gel consistency, see the bubbles there? That's air being pumped into the gel. It has a pale yellow color in the tube, but it doesn't affect your skin color after spreading out.<br />
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After using this for 2 weeks, I can say it definitely lightened some of my acne scars by reducing the redness of it! Its effect on my darker, brownish hyperpigmentation is not prominent at the moment, but i'll keep using it to see how things turn out.<br />
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<b><span style="color: magenta;">*Update 1/9/2013* It really is slowly fading my dark spots and making my skin tone more even! That took me for about a month to see the result. But i am satisfied with it because it works great on my sensitive skin, unlike some whitening products that irritates me too much. </span></b><br />
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- Moisturizing<br />
- Reduces redness on skin<br />
- No allergic reaction or breakouts<br />
- A little goes a long way (I need only one droplet and a half of serum for my entire face)<br />
- Hygienic<br />
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- Glass bottle (Need to handle carefully)<br />
- Might be slow in tackling hyperpigmentation.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Repurchase?:</span></b> Probably not. Although it's a good product, I want to try the other Power 10 Formula Effectors as well!<br />
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I'm now ready for more reviews and planning my next haul too *smirks*... stay tuned and see you for now!<br />
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Cheers,<br />
Cheri.<br />
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Cherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03334236950261479996noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600687563576686209.post-36910544584796537642013-07-21T17:50:00.000+08:002013-07-21T17:51:15.036+08:00#3 - First Gmarket Haul!Heyyy everyone!<br />
<b><span style="color: red;">MY ITEMS FROM GMARKET HAS ARRIVED!!!!! </span></b><br />
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I have waited for them to arrive for SO LONG. As mentioned in the last post, there was some delay related to my order... anyway it's here now!<br />
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What a GINORMOUS box at first sight, but it's actually only half-filled.<span style="text-align: center;">here are actually only 4 boxes. They can actually send my items in a much smaller box if the little boxes are positioned more carefully. </span><br />
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I bought quite a lot from <span style="color: magenta;">Etude house</span>, as they were having a sale up to 50% off.<br />
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<b>Etude House AC Clinic Daily Gel Lotion</b> - Got this because i'm running out of moisturizing milk! Hormonal acnes trouble me from time to time, and this item was like half-priced. So I picked this out of all the lotions Etude House has to offer.<br />
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<b>Etude House Wonder Pore Freshener (500ml)</b> - I've read many positive reviews of this on the blogosphere! Gonna give it a try to clear up my clogged pores.<br />
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<b>Etude House I'm Blooming Moisture Cleansing Foam </b>- Always wanted to try this after my friend told me it does a good job to remove makeup residue. So snatched this while half-priced.<br />
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<b>Etude House I'm Blooming Sebum Control Mist</b> - Need to prep my skin well for makeup.<br />
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<b>Etude House Silk Scarf Hair Treatment </b><br />
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<b>Etude House Baking Powder B.B. Deep Cleansing Foam</b> - THIS! I've tried sample of this before, it really removes my makeup completely without making my skin too dry. Gotta grab a tube of this while on sale.<br />
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Also got something from <span style="color: orange;">Mizon</span>.<br />
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<b>Mizon Snail Gel Cream (1+1+1)</b> - only for 9900 won! Can't resist such a bargain.<br />
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Bought something from <span style="color: #0b5394;">It's Skin</span> also.</div>
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I<b>t's Skin Power 10 Formula Effector Essence LI </b><br />
<b>It's Skin Power 10 Formula Effector Essence WH </b><br />
<b>It's Skin Secret Body Solution Whitening Essence</b><br />
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Finally, <span style="color: #38761d;">Scinic</span>.<br />
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<b>Scinic Nutri-100 Hyaluronic Solution (1+1) </b>- 8900 won for two! Stocking for the dry winter.<br />
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So these are the things I bought! I"m including some facts related to this haul if any of you want a reference.<br />
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First order (Etude house and Mizon) - 3/7/2013<br />
Second order (It's Skin and Scinic) - 12/7/2013.<br />
Combined shipment on 12/7/2013.</div>
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<b><span style="color: purple;">Domestic Delivery Completed: </span></b></div>
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Etude house - 5/7/2013<br />
Scinic - 15/7/2013</div>
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Mizon - 16/7/2013 </div>
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It's Skin - 16/7/2013 </div>
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Most of them items were sent out by the sellers 1-2 days after ordering, except for <span style="color: orange;">Mizon</span> which took almost 2 weeks to do that! T_T. Was particularly impressed by <span style="color: magenta;">Etude house </span>though - it sent out my items in lightning speed while having a 50% sale! (Meaning that there would be floods of order)<br />
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<b><span style="color: purple;">Worldwide Shipping: </span></b><br />
Sent out from Korea - 17/7/2013<br />
Arrived in HK - 18/7/2013<br />
Delivered - 20/7/2013<br />
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Thanks for reading this loooooooooong post! Might write some reviews after using these products! Stay tuned!<br />
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Cheers,<br />
Cheri.<br />
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Cherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03334236950261479996noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600687563576686209.post-2956854980398816142013-07-17T21:09:00.003+08:002013-07-17T21:20:28.646+08:00#2 -Little things about GmarketHello there! As the last post mentioned, I ordered on Gmarket for the first time a while ago. My package is now entering the worldwide shipping process... hopefully it'll arrive soon!<br />
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If you like online shopping (like me), you have to check out Gmarket!! It's a great website composed of different sellers with many, many, MANY merchandises - from clothings to beauty products to food, you name it!<br />
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There are lots of Gmarket tutorials on the Internet (in different languages), it's pretty easy to bring you on the right track. Thanks to the tutorials, I guess I spent only a day or two to learn how it functions before buying wildly.<br />
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Gmarket has both <b><span style="color: #b45f06;">Korean</span> </b>and <b><span style="color: #b45f06;">English</span></b> interface, and I feel like it's best to switch bewteen 2 versions at different times to make the best use of Gmarket. It goes like this:<br />
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<b><span style="color: #b45f06;">English version</span></b> - making payment, tracking items and contacting customer service<br />
(especially making payment because it involves taking away your money!)<br />
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<b><span style="color: #b45f06;">Korean version</span> </b>- search for certain items, check out sales from offical direct shops<br />
(Not only that less results come up in the English version, some sales were omitted in it too! Not a good deal!)<br />
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While I cannot read Korean, it still seems pretty easy to navigate through the website with the help of <b><span style="color: #990000;">Chrome</span></b>. That automatic translation is brilliant for Gmarketing.<br />
Do pay attention that you cannot switch the language version you are visiting simply by clicking the "English/Korean" button on the upper right hand corner - it'll just bring you back to the mainpage. If I see an item on the English version and want to view it in the Korean interface, what I'll do is to add it into the wishlist/ shopping cart/favourite store - then go to the Korean interface to call the item out.<br />
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I spent most of the time deciding on what to buy - that means constantly clicking on my calculator and reading reviews for days. I finally bought some <span style="color: #674ea7;"><b>Etude House</b> </span>(50% off sale!) and <b><span style="color: #674ea7;">Mizon</span></b>. Then what I need to do was to wait patiently until all the items arrive at the Gmarket warehouse and pack for EMS. I ordered for the second time and combined shipping about a week later, because there was some <b>SERIOUS DELAY</b> from Mizon and I was afraid the items from them will be cancelled. This time I bought from <b><span style="color: #674ea7;">It's Skin</span></b> and <b><span style="color: #674ea7;">Scinic</span></b>, which were having sales also.<br />
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Just checked the EMS status for another time, it should go onto the plane by tomorrow. I can't wait to get my items! Will write you a haul post by then!<br />
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Cheers,<br />
Cheri.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #990000;">- Extra: Scary Email from Gmaket-</span></b><br />
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Not sure if any of you reading this experienced this, but I received a pretty scary email from the day after I made the first purchase.<br />
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Gmarket requested me to provide a front photo of my credit card (with the last 4 digits covered) because I was using an "undomesticated credit card" (i guess that means a foreign credit card). I was pretty shocked and immediately checked my credit card account, luckily the payment hadn't gone through yet so I was a bit assured.<br />
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Afraid that it was an email scam, I sent the Gmarket CS an enquiry and they confirmed that the email was legit. So I did what they told. Within 30 minutes they sent me back an email saying my payment is confirmed and that no more verification will be required in the future. Some of my items changed from "on request" to "on delivery" that day, and the payment went through the day after that.<br />
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I monitored my credit card account for days after that and no unauthorized transections appeared, so I guess there's not much to worry about? Feel free to leave me a comment if you had the same issue before!<br />
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Cherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03334236950261479996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600687563576686209.post-66156178782235676182013-07-15T05:28:00.000+08:002013-07-15T20:37:38.577+08:00First Post! Intro and teaser (?!)Hello my readers! (if any)<br />
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Welcome here! So as the header says - you are in a blog that documents the thoughts of Cheri (me). In fact, one of the reasons I am creating this blog is thelp me remember what I did and what I felt in the future. It'll be fun reading these entries after, let's say, 10 years? :D<br />
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I guess if you know a little bit more about me, it will help you to guess what the blog will be about - so i am going to do a simple self-intro here. Call me Cheri, and my current city is Hong Kong. I am currently a student and my hobbies... change a lot. Recently it's collecting/ researching on skincare and cosmetics? I started to take care of my skin so I am really interested in skincare and cosmetics - especially Korean ones! They are of good value and their packaging are just AWESOME! Usually I do base makeup plus a lip gloss when I go out, and rarely put on eyeshadows, eyeliner and stuff. I might try those later if I feel less lazy, haha!<br />
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I ordered some Korean skincare and cosmetics via Gmarket a while ago, and it should arrive soon. I will do a post by then! Stay tuned! Until then, see you!<br />
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Cheers,<br />
Cheri.<br />
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P.S.: Ever wondered why this little blog has a strange name - Stay Girls Forever?<br />
Listen to this song and you'll get it - I love the message in it. (And because i am a SONE, lol)<br />
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