Etude House Review (3) alphabet masks

Hello everyone. Do you know of the 10-step korean skincare routine? Well, I didn't use to. Apparently it's a long care routine that you do every day for healthier skin. I will write about that one in a later entry. In the 10-step program you have to use a facial mask 2 times a week. Therefore, i began to look for face masks, and I stumbled upon the Alphabet series from Etude House. Every mask has a letter which represents a different core ingredient. The masks also have different purposes so look carefully when buying one (or in my case buying five).

I bought the masks at Eyecandys.com which is a website that mainly focuses on colored lenses, but they have a beauty section where they sell makeup, skincare and much more. The makeup brands they mostly sell are Etude House and 3CE, but there are other brands and more coming.

They have a special offer where you get a lower price when purchasing a certain number of masks. You get a cheaper price when buying 5, 10 or 15 masks. This was just a test buy so I got 5. 1 for my mom, 2 for my sister and 2 for me.

The package (or rather the letter) arrived fairly fast. In about a week or so. You guys have to see the package!

I mean look at it! Not only is the store and products cute, the packaging is also cute. I almost get hypnotized by the color. Sooo shiny~

The inside of the envelope is covered in bubblewrap, so even small and fragile products are properly protected.

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These are the masks that I ordered. I tried to diversify it a little so I got masks with different functions. Bulgarian Rose and Mango is for my sister and Fig is for my mom. Today I will be reviewing the Yoghurt Strawberry and Pomegranate variants.

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I chose 2 different masks on purpose because I wanted to see the different effects they might have. The Yoghurt Strawberry is for Soft & Moist and the Pomegranate is for Smooth Elasticity. The design on the packaging is so cute and yummy. I can't wait to smell these! They're certainly not bad to look at. Now to try them:

An instant smell of the products hit you when you open the bag where the sheet is. The yoghurt one smells like a yoghurt/cream combination and the pomegranate smells like very pure pomegranate.

The sheet is folded when you take it out and also ENVELOPED in cream. Make sure it doesn't get smothered everywhere when you fold out the mask. I don't know if there's a certain side you have to put on your face but it doesn't seem like it. The mask itself is made of bamboo, so it feels extremely soft when you hold it.

You have to wear the mask for 15-20 minutes. This is NOT a mask that you remove when it dries out cause it will NOT dry out. I did not know that when I tried the Yoghurt mask so I left it on for, like, 45 minutes. You're supposed to take it off after those 15-20 minutes and massage the cream into you skin.

The mask is really nice to wear as it has a slight cooling effect (maybe because it's winter). I haven't tried one of these in the summer. It feels like a normal facial cream when you rub it in. It may be hard though since your skin stays sticky for some time afterwards. If you wear glasses, like I do, you might want to wait with wearing them for some time afterwards.

I don't know about the elasticity part since I do not have any wrinkles or bags under my eyes, but my face gets really moisturized no matter what mask I use. The day after, my skin is really soft and not dry at all. These masks are made to be used often. If you know and follow the korean 10-step skin care routine, then you know that you have to use a facial mask 2 times a week. 

Pros:

-Moisturizing

-Cheap

-Makes your skin really soft

-Made of environmentally friendly materials (bamboo)

Cons:

-Really sticky (even after you massaged the cream in)

Etude House Alphabet Masks:

Packaging: 

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If you guys want to buy these masks you can get them here. I don't think that Etude House really produces them anymore, but they've made a new series of masks named "I need you mask" that are a renewed version of the alphabet masks which you can buy here.

See you the next time ヘ(^_^ヘ)

Etude House Review (1)

So I just recently ordered from jolse.com and my things just arrived!

jolse.com is a website that sells Korean cosmetic brands such as Etude House, Lioele, Holika Holika, It's Skin, Innisfree and MANY, MANY more.

My product was packed like this. It came in this small, compact and sturdy box. My address and name was written correctly. The package arrived without any damage at all. I sent my order on the 1st of September and I received it on the 9th the same month. I was surprised since their normal delivery time to Europe is 10-20 days. That is a major plus and I didn't even pay extra!

Inside, the thing I ordered was wrapped securely in bubble wrap to prevent damage. The size of the box also fit the size of the product, so it wasn't "tumbling" around and getting damaged.

This is the amazing thing that I bought. The Etude House [Mal:gəm] Fresh Toner. I've heard so many great things about this series of toners that I just had to try it out. It comes in this cute and stylish box. The design on the box is different depending on which toner you buy. The Fresh variant has these green drops/vines drawn on it. Instructions and other important stuff are written on the sides in both Korean and English.

Now, onto the product itself. The flask is just as cute as the packaging. The flask is made of sturdy, hard plastic so you can't "squeeze" the toner out. However, it is easy to dose in the right amount because of the screw cap. It also makes it safer for traveling.

The toner is easy to apply and my skin doesn't feel as dry as with my other toners. My skin is instantly smooth and soft to the touch. It also makes my complexion a little brighter and doesn't make my skin itchy and/or red. Since it's the Fresh variant, it's supposed to control oily skin. My skin is extremely greasy on my nose and forehead. The toner doesn't get rid of the ALL the grease, but it certainly made a big difference. My T-zone is not as shiny as before and my glasses doesn't glide off my nose that often anymore.

The smell is so nice too, like fresh flowers but not too perfumed either.

In general the effects are amazing. You can use it every morning and/or evening with your with a facial cream. You can also add some during the day for a quick skin boost!

I was also sent these small samples. The Etude House Fresh Cherry Tint (PNK001), Lioele Dollish Veil Vita BB Cream and Lioele Dollish Cera-V CC Cream. I really love Etude House and Lioele and I really look forward to try them out.

To sum it up, jolse.com had fast and excellent service. My package arrived safely and incredibly fast. Samples were also included.

The toner was amazing and helped with controlling excess sebum and made my skin smoother and clearer. I recommend using this toner once a day for the best results.

Jolse.com:

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Etude House [Mal:gəm] Fresh Toner:

Packaging:

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Cleaning and smoothing: 

Would I recommend this store: Yes! Definitely.

Would I recommend this/these product(s): Totally!

That was all for today. Hope you enjoyed reading. You can visit jolse.com and buy the toner here if you want to.

Have a nice day!