Hi, everyone! So I recently shared a video about where I get my Korean Products.

A lot of my friends have been asking, where am I getting these products and how. I joined a Facebook group called SaeliYuriMelissaLee's All About Korean Skin Care and Cosmetics. That is where I get my products directly from Korea.

By joining this group, you need to find your perfect seller or what they call "angel". Angels are assigned per destination, they will be responsible for getting your payments, shipping the products or meetups.

My angel is Angiela Layug, she is based in Pampanga which is where I am so it's very convenient whenever I hoard products because I can simply meet up with her and bring the payment without any inconvenience. This angel is also generous in giving freebies whether I purchase a lot or not.

Please note that pre-orders approximately arrive two weeks or a month after releasing the products because it will be shipped from Korea so if you're rushing, this might not be the best group for you, but the best thing is you get the best products for a less expensive price, so the waiting is still worth the wait.

If you'd like to check it out, here is the link to the Facebook group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1517778125191827/

If you're from Pampanga, you can simply join in our separate group here:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/944910362329693/

You can also check out my video tutorial on how to join this group here:

Where I buy Korean Products | My Favorite Products Purchased from SMYLEE

So enough of the chitchat, I was browsing through this new beauty stall, Beauty in Seoul and they have a lot of Korean products and a lot of discounts too. I found this new product Epona, I actually haven't heard of this product before and I got it with a 60% discount so yay for me.




The packaging is quite simple, it's not fancy or anything. To be honest, it's not that eye catching but that's not really important as long as it works.

So without further adieu, let us start the review.

Product Claims:

As you can see on the packaging it claims to have a moisturizing effect, it's hypoallergenic and it provides a silk therapy.

On the photo below, the consistency is very silky and smooth and it is transparent. It also has a florally kind of scent which I like. It lathers quickly which is what I like so it means that your scalp and hair can be thoroughly clean.



What I love about this product is that it doesn't have a strong scent to it, which means it's good for me. Although, because my hair is full of chemicals and products, after using this shampoo, it somehow dries up my hair when it's still wet. But after drying it, it feels a lot softer and feels as if I used a conditioner but I didn't.

Where Could I get this and how much?

If you're from the Philippines, you can get this at one of Beauty In Seoul's stall in different malls nationwide. You can find them on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/Beautyinseoulphil/

You can also get this on eBay and other websites. The price is ranging from $5-$10 but I got mine for around $3 only because it was on 60% sale.

Here are some of the few photos of me using this shampoo before and after:

 Look how frizzy my hair was. LOL. I have to constantly iron my hair to at least straighten it which is another reason to damage my hair.


After washing my hair, because my hair has a lot of chemicals on there, it kinda frizzed a bit while it was still wet so I couldn't comb it well. I waited for it to dry to finally comb it.

After Epona:

What are my thoughts about this product?

Would I recommend this product?

Hi, everybody! Today, I will be sharing with you my review of the RA & Gowoori Real Kill White Whitening Cream.

So I'm not a skincare expert, I used to invest more on makeup products rather than skin care products. My routine used to only include cleansing foam, toner, then moisturizer, and nothing more. Then I realized that taking care of my skin is more important because you'll see good results in the long run.

So this is the first item outside of my usual skincare routine that I've ever tried. Let's start the review.

Packaging:

It's very simple but very elegant. One thing I was a bit concerned is you have to scoop the product with your own fingers so it's probably not that hygienic. Just be sure to wash your hands thoroughly before using it, or ask your friends to wash their hands before letting them dip their hands into the product.



Of course, I couldn't understand what the label or the box says because it's in Korean but says here that it has 50g worth of products.

Bare faced

With Real Kill White

Swatch

Blended

What it claims to do:

This product has been causing a huge rave on Facebook groups claiming that it instantly whitens your skin and helps remove pimples and acne. Who wouldn't want that, right? 

Its texture is very creamy and somehow oily but it leaves a matte finish to your skin. It also claims to provide an instant whitening effect look but also has a long-lasting effect to whiten your skin in the long run of course.

Different ways to use this product:

• Substitute for makeup/makeup base or primer: This is a great product for those who don't wanna go out with too much makeup. This can be a really good product to make you look fresh and achieve a no-makeup makeup look. I use this when I'm too lazy to put makeup on. You can also use this as a primer because of its matte effect. It gives more texture and glow onto your skin. 

Note: If you have dry skin, I definitely recommend putting on a moisturizer first and let it set. Do not make the same mistakes that I did. Because this product is very matte, it would be really patchy and would emphasize the dry areas of your face.

With makeup on top

Wearing RK White, eyebrows and Lip & Cheek Tint

How much and where can I get this product?

You can get this by joining this group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1517778125191827/
Or search it through Shopee. You can get this at around 400-500 PHP or around 8-10 USD.

What are my thoughts about this product? Is it worth the hype?

I think it definitely is, I've been using this for a while and it's very effective. Although I can say that it gives an instant whitening effect,  I couldn't say if it really whitens my skin after how many uses. It also tends to be oily throughout the day but not that greasy or heavy.

Overall, I would give this product a 7/10. It's a great product but it still has areas to improve!

NOTE: This product already has an improved version which is the velvety white cream, which I am yet to try.

Would I recommend this?

Hi everyone! So my most awaited package arrived and I got so excited to try them out. I ordered this permanent hair color cream from Ms. Saeli because the colors are so hard to find in the market. I purchased Ash Grey and Ash Brown. I was planning on mixing these two but as soon as I get to the process, I thought that the colors won't really show because the mix would've been bad so I only used the Ash Grey.







You can see on the chart above on how the colors will look depending on your current hair color. Mine was the first one from the chart.

I didn't want to bleach my hair and I don't want to take that risk because I've experienced super freezy and ugly hair so I don't wanna go back to that road again. LOL.

Once you open the box, you'll have four packets, two developers and two hair changing color cream. The instructions are also printed inside the box which I don't have any pictures of anymore.


How to Use

1. Mix 1 part and 2 parts at the same ratio and apply the mixture evenly over the entire hair.
2. Leave the room at room temperature for 20 minutes.
3. Thoroughly apply the rest of the cream to the roots where it has not been applied for 10-15 minutes.
4. Rinse well and shampoo over time.

  BEFORE             AFTER

PROS:

Hello everyone! I'm sure most of you have been waiting for the review and swatches of this very pretty and cute mini luggage carrier from Peripera.































Korean Cosmetics are very popular with gimmicks and making cute packaging for their makeup and that's what I really love about them. They don't just look good but they are also of good quality.

I got really intrigued of this product because it's been causing a hype on Korean cosmetics lovers. Luckily, a friend sent this to me and made me giggle with joy so thank you very much to my friend, Christian Jay for giving me this very cute product that I couldn't afford myself. LOL.




So without further adieu, let us start the review (oohh, that rhymes)

This mini luggage consists of 5 cute products from Peripera. These products are only samples so you can buy each of these in a larger container, if you fell in love with the swatches which I did.

The luggage comes in two colors, yellow and pink. The colors are in pastel that's why I'm really in love with them. They also have these cute little wheels and a handle, just like a regular luggage and you can put the stickers as a design to your luggage.



The products inside are

• Peripera Ink Velvet #2 (2.7g)
• Peripera Ink Airy Velvet #5 (2.7g)
• Peripera Vivid Tint Water #3 (3.5g)
• Peripera Ink Concealer (4.2g)
• Peripera Ink Multi-Shafowing (2.7g)

Ink Airy Velvet #5

I'm definitely in love with this lip color, it's like a pale pink that somehow matches my real lip color. It made it look like I wasn't wearing anything. Out of all the item that I had from this luggage, this was the first one that I got emptied because I really loved it. When it comes to the texture, it's really airy and helps smoothen your lips too so it's great and it's not heavy with the lips. I would definitely purchase the original size of this.

VIVID WATER TINT #3

 This one almost had the same color as the first one, but it has a different and lighter texture than the airy velvet. What I'm not a fan of this product is that it's super watery, hence the name. It's getting all over the place unlike a regular lip tint, but it gives a very nice color and stays long I can say. It's also good for a no makeup makeup look.

INK VELVET #2

Now this lip color is the brightest tone, it has a corally-reddish color and I love it. I don't put much of this product because it's very bright so make sure you don't go overboard with this one if you have the same skintone as me. It's texture is velvety and it has a very sweet scent which I love, the only problem is that you might lick your lips because of the smell.

INK CONCEALER

First of all, I'm sorry for looking funny here, I'm just trying to show you the swatch unblended. So as you can see this is atleast 3 shades lighter than my normal skintone it's almost very white. What I love about this concealer is it doesn't crease, it doesn't move and it's very light on the face unlike other concealers. This one, I loved! And it's very easy to blend as well.

INK MULTI SHADOWING

What's that? You can't even see the shade because it's so light. I think it's because this shade is meant for Korean Skintone and as you can see I have tanned skin  so it doesn't really show. I also think that this is meant to be a not heavy shadowing or shading cream but it doesn't really do much for me so this is the product I use the least out of all the five.

PROS:

• Good for traveling
• Good addition to your collection
• You get to try the samples of each product
• Each product has a very good quality
• You can re-use the luggage as a makeup case for traveling
• It's so pretty!

CONS:

Final Rate: 4/5

I gave it a 4/5 because I didn't see any flaw to this product, I mean how could you? It's very pretty. The only product that didn't work much for me is the contouring/shadowing one but I still use it sometimes.

Overall, this is a very cute product for those who are collecting cute products from Korea. Was it worth the money? Yes and no. Yes because you get to try the products and not waste some of it if you're not a fan. No because if you actually loved it, you might buy the original size of each sample which will cost you more money like me so that's a no. LOL.


Overall, I think Peripera is a promising product and I can't wait to try the variety of their products. Kudos to the creativity of their packaging, colors and quality of each product!


Let me know what product do you want me to try next on the comments below.


Till then, byieeee!!! ;)

Yaaay! Hi guys, it's me again. So I just wanted to talk about how I convinced myself to shoot my first every makeup tutorial. I was so hesitant at first because I don't have a good camera or a spotlight and a place to shoot videos and I also thought that it might be a flop and people may not like it.

I started this blog more than a year ago and I was very giggly and happy to publish this blog, I remember being so happy on the first 1000 views of the blog. I also wanted to put up a channel, it's something that I want to try but I was really hesitant.

It was until I talked to my boyfriend about it, I told him that, with the money I'll save, I will buy a good camera and start shooting vlogs, then he told me, you don't have to have a great camera you just have to be wise and smart and use your skills to publish a video, knowing myself if I won't start now, I won't start ever. So then I decided to just go for it, grabbed my phone, my makeup tools, my laptop and started doing my everyday makeup routine.

In the video, I shared a very detailed tutorial on how I do my everyday makeup. I also listed the products I used to finish the look.

One last thing, I just wanted to say that if you want to do something you really really want, go for it, "no one is stopping you but yourself". We are constantly growing and learning everyday, so don't let yourself get in the way in doing what you want. 

You can watch the tutorial below.

Camera used: Iphone 6S
Editor: Imovie

Products used:
Face:
Moisturizer: Beauskin Emulsion
Primer: Banila Co. (blur)
Foundation: Beauskin Invisible Pore Foundation (shade 33)
Concealer: Peripera Ink Concealer
Powder: Ben Nye Transluscent Powder
Ink Multi Contouring

Brows:
BYS Brow Gel (Dark Brown)
The Face Shop Concealer
Suesh Concealer brush

Eyes:
Every Bilena Curlash
Nichido 7X Curl Mascara

Cheeks:
The Face Shop Water Tint

Lips:
Peripera Airy Ink Velvet (Elf Light Rose)
Peripera Ink Velvet (So Grapefruit)

Setting Spray:
3W Clinic Glow Mist

This is a foundation perfect for Filipino/Tanned Skinned Korean Makeup fans who can't get the right shade.

Description: 

How to use:

Swatches:

Pros:

• Covers your fine lines and pores

• Matches your skin tone

• Light on the face

• Has organic ingredients

• Gives you a glowing look

• Very affordable (but the original price is more expensive but the results are worth the penny)

• Perfect for no makeup look

• Provides medium coverage

• Gives you that glowing dewy finish

Cons:

Rating:

Final Verdict: