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Re•tail ther•a•py - shopping in order to make oneself feel happier
Well, this haul did really make me feel happier and satisfied! There's just something about browsing products, adding them to my cart, and checking them out that is just relaxing... HAHAHA.
Before I start sharing my August haul, I wanted to commend Althea Korea and its logistics partner, Ninja Van PH (Ninja) because compared to my previous Althea parcel deliveries, the whole process is better and faster... plus I also love how Ninja would text me early on the day to remind me that I'm expecting a parcel delivery. 👍
August Haul Box. 1
Delivery Timeline08/17/2017 - Picked up (from Rincos Center)
08/17/2017 - Processed at Incheon International Airport (ICN) Airport
08/19/2017 - Pending pickup (PH)
08/21/2017 - Arrived at sorting hub
08/22/2017 - On vehicle delivery/delivered to addressee
Skinfood Black Sugar Mask
- One of Skinfood's bestsellers, this black sugar mask wash-off is a dead skin cell remover. It also contains certain vitamins and glycolic acid to deeply and easily penetrate skin for effective absorption. I haven't tried this one yet and I'm just excited to see the positive effects of this exfoliating wash-off scrub.
Nature Republic 92% Aloe Vera Soothing Gel
- I think I need not to discuss this specific product as I have mentioned this during my previous blogs 😅 This is one of my all-time favorites because it is affordable and has skin-firming and soothing abilities. This moisturizer is light-weight which can be worn even in daytime without getting the sticky feeling (which is also very convenient since I live in a humid country).
Innisfree Green Tea Seed Serum
- Ever since I started doing my Korean skincare routine, I have been interested in trying green tea related products. They say that green tea has anti-aging and antioxidant benefits which help delay signs of skin-aging, improves skin complexion, and skin elasticity. I haven't also tried this one yet but I am hopeful that this will be just as effective as all the Innisfree products that I have been using. Also, I really have high expectations for this one though because it is Innisfree's No. 1 best-selling product (as of writing).
Aritaum A.D.F Hydrocolloid Dressing Spot Patch
- This is pretty much like the COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patch, but cheaper. I've bought this one because I have been searching for an alternative of the COSRX pimple patch because it always run out of stock and this is (I believe) the closest alternative to it. It also has 24 circular-shaped patches with 3 different sizes.
- One of Skinfood's bestsellers, this black sugar mask wash-off is a dead skin cell remover. It also contains certain vitamins and glycolic acid to deeply and easily penetrate skin for effective absorption. I haven't tried this one yet and I'm just excited to see the positive effects of this exfoliating wash-off scrub.
Nature Republic 92% Aloe Vera Soothing Gel
- I think I need not to discuss this specific product as I have mentioned this during my previous blogs 😅 This is one of my all-time favorites because it is affordable and has skin-firming and soothing abilities. This moisturizer is light-weight which can be worn even in daytime without getting the sticky feeling (which is also very convenient since I live in a humid country).
Innisfree Green Tea Seed Serum
- Ever since I started doing my Korean skincare routine, I have been interested in trying green tea related products. They say that green tea has anti-aging and antioxidant benefits which help delay signs of skin-aging, improves skin complexion, and skin elasticity. I haven't also tried this one yet but I am hopeful that this will be just as effective as all the Innisfree products that I have been using. Also, I really have high expectations for this one though because it is Innisfree's No. 1 best-selling product (as of writing).
Aritaum A.D.F Hydrocolloid Dressing Spot Patch
- This is pretty much like the COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patch, but cheaper. I've bought this one because I have been searching for an alternative of the COSRX pimple patch because it always run out of stock and this is (I believe) the closest alternative to it. It also has 24 circular-shaped patches with 3 different sizes.
Delivery Timeline
08/21/2017 - Picked up (from Rincos Center)
08/21/2017 - Processed at ICN Airport
08/22/2017 - Pending pickup (PH)
08/23/2017 - Arrived at sorting hub
08/24/2017 - On vehicle delivery/delivered to addressee
Calmia (2+1) Cleansing Tissue
- This travel-size cleansing tissue is very convenient and does not take too much space in your bag unlike any other cleansing tissues. It has vegetable components such as oatmeal, mung beans, and aloe which helps gentle cleansing. Although I have (hoarded) Nature Republic's Aloe Vera Cleansing Tissue, I'm curious to try this one because of the oatmeal ingredient.
COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patch
- It is a hydrocolloid protective patch which secures acne from dust and bacteria. I've already used a pack of this already and this prevents me from popping my pimples which might further cause infection. It comes with three different sizes, 7mm, 10mm, and 12mm.
(I was hesitant to add this to my cart since I already bought the 2 Aritaum spot patches, but since this is one of highly-demanded products from COSRX and it easily goes out of stock, I grabbed one anyway. Hahaha!)
Etude House Real Powder Cushion Foundation SPF50+/PA+++
- It is an innovative multitasking powder cushion which provides all-day flawless face make-up with light and powdery finish. I have purchased one from Etude House (TriNoma) months ago in the shade of natural beige. From someone who's a first time cushion user, I love its powdery finish and long-lasting ability; also, with its light-weight formula, my face looks dewy and natural as if I haven't put any make-up on at all!
Delivery Timeline
08/28/2017 - Picked up (from Rincos Center)
08/28/2017 - Processed at ICN Airport
08/30/2017 - Pending pickup (PH)
08/30/2017 - Arrived at sorting hub
08/31/2017 - On vehicle delivery/delivered to addressee
Heimish All Clean Balm
- Other online products offer the All Clean Balm at a more expensive price unlike Althea Korea which offers the cheapest (yes, cheapest) price, if I'm not mistaken. This oil-based cleansing balm is similar to Banila Co Clean It Zero which is supposed to remove makeup, residue, and impurities without stripping off natural oils. Since this one easily goes out of stock (in a matter of only a day), your hoarder skincare junkie 🙋 bought another 2 (shout out to my chingu, Jassy, who just did the same thing HAHA #hoardersofMNL 😂).
Althea Red Velvet Powder
- In celebration of Althea's 2nd Anniversary last July, they have launched their first limited edition skincare product which is the Althea Red Velvet Powder. Luckily, this product was not out of stock yet and I was able to get one. It is a translucent loose powder which aims to leave your skin smooth and keeps make-up in place all day. Its three main ingredients are Althea [of course!] (which has natural antioxidants to protect the skin from dehydration), polyphenols (which helps protect skin from sun exposure and UV rays), and saponarin (which helps repair damaged skin cells). Just like other loyal Altheans (🙋), I'm excited to try this product (will probably do a separate review about this 💗).Innisfree Capsule Recipe Pack (Jeju Volcano and Green Tea)
- This little tubs are basically like Innisfree's wash-off masks but with more kinds of formulation/variants to cater to different skin-types. It is also good if you wanted to try all different types of this recipe pack to figure out which one suits your skin concern the most because it is cheaper than big-sized masks. I bought two, jeju volcano (made with Jeju volcanic scoria [dark-colored volcanic rock] to absorb excessive sebum and purify pores) and green tea (with antioxidants to hydrate and maintain skin elasticity).
Boomdeadah Everyday Mask
- Sheet masks have always been a part of my skincare routine (and is my most favorite step!) and since I have been running out of it (panicking), I was looking for cheaper masks and I came across this unfamiliar brand, Boomdeahdah, which offers the cheapest sheet masks (probably) at PHP20.00 per piece! Initially, I was supposed to order a couple of green tea (as usual) sheet masks, but I just decided to purchase each of the mask offered by Boomdeadah to compare if one is really different than the other and also because the minimal yet colorful packaging of each sheet mask is just unique!
(Green Tea, Aloe - moisturizing; Rice, Lemon Lime - brightening; Berry, Pomegranate - tightening; Honey, Olive - nourishing)
All boxes arrived at different days and I am just so proud of myself that I was able to patiently wait for the last box to arrive before unboxing all three of them. I haven't tried a lot of products I've mentioned above and I'm very excited to try them all and give you guys my viewpoints if all those products does stick to their promises and claims. Also, I'm just as grateful how this online shopping experience from Althea exposes me to a lot of skincare products which makes me want to hoard more!
(I think I really am investing on my skin very seriously 🙊)
(Green Tea, Aloe - moisturizing; Rice, Lemon Lime - brightening; Berry, Pomegranate - tightening; Honey, Olive - nourishing)
All boxes arrived at different days and I am just so proud of myself that I was able to patiently wait for the last box to arrive before unboxing all three of them. I haven't tried a lot of products I've mentioned above and I'm very excited to try them all and give you guys my viewpoints if all those products does stick to their promises and claims. Also, I'm just as grateful how this online shopping experience from Althea exposes me to a lot of skincare products which makes me want to hoard more!
(I think I really am investing on my skin very seriously 🙊)
GOMAWO!
(probably) one of the frustrated Song Hye Kyos,
Abby 💗
