Barulab, focus on “replenishing” skin rather than just hydrating and cleansing skin: two ways to achieve this is via their two main/most popular products, which both happen to be sheet masks. This review will detail everything from the ingredients to my experience of both sheet masks, along with the mention of my personal preference between…
Author: sapphireroses
Simply writing freely.
August Favourites.
August favourites, or more appropriately this should be titled ‘my summer favourites’ or, ‘I’ve run out of blog post ideas, and don’t want to talk about gloomy stuff again’ – but that would be too long of a heading. It’s possibly been as long as a year ago since I did a favourites themed post:…
[Ad-Gifted] – Tosowoong Skincare Review
Today’s product review is all about skincare from the brand Tosowoong. This review will cover 3 products, one with of which is a tool for blackhead removal and pore size maintenance. Tosowoong SOS Repair Clinic Blue Marine Bubble Toner Most noticeable of all, this is a jumbo bottle (1000ml) of toner that has an attachable…
Teriyaki Pork Rice Bowl (recipe review) đĽ˘
A few days ago, August 15th marked the anniversary of South Korea’s independence: more commonly named ‘National Liberation Day of Korea’. For many Korean citizens, they were able to take a rare day off from work and daily responsibilities to be patriotic, reflective of the fast development of their country despite the difficult circumstances their…
Abib Mild Acidic pH sheet mask review (Honey fit) đŻ
Quite often I walk around OliveYoung, one of the biggest drugstore chains in Korea, liking the variety of sheet masks available; but more often than not I don’t appreciate the prices of most items (if you know what I mean). This Abib Mild Acidic pH sheet mask, honey fit version, caught my eye due to…
Diary 14 – Now it’s Summer.
It has exceeded more than a month since I wrote a diary entry… Now its Summer. Not a lot has changed in my life since my last update, but just because nothing has moved forward in my life, time being the only thing to progress, I don’t think things are going poorly nor something to…
d’Alba Skincare Review
The skincare brand d’Alba initially derived from a Italian sanctuary of the same name: specialising in the cultivation of white truffles, also known as ‘diamonds in the ground’. White truffles’ purpose is to infuse skincare with it’s anti-inflammatory and anti-aging properties; i.e. Enzymes known as ‘Superoxide Dismutase’. White truffle further holds Vitamins C & B12…
[Ad-Gifted]: The Skin House UV protection sun block review âď¸
When I look for a new sunscreen, or one that can better the one I currently use, the main point I consider most is if it has protection against UV rays in conjunction to a high SPF and preferably PA+++. The Skin House UV protection sun block covers all of these conditions with a lightweight…
[AD-Gifted]: Glowhill Glam Glow Make Up Facial Mask Review â¨
I tried two of the Glowhill Glam Make Up Facial Masks/ę¸ë¨ 골ë ëŠě´íŹě íě´ě ë§ě¤íŹ a little while back. These masks are available in two versions: gold and pink. What makes these masks unique is that they functions as a pearlescent makeup base/’tone up’, giving skin a radiant glow perfect for achieving a glossy makeup…
[Ad-Gifted]: Glowhill Glow Masks (Review) â¨
For today’s skincare review, we have the Glowhill Xenoverse Black Glow Mask & Aurora White Hole Glow mask; which I’m sure is something you glitter & space theme lovers will want to try! Both are 15~20 minute (- as long as you don’t apply an overly thick layer) peel-off masks, yet each have a different…
[Ad-Gifted]: G9skin Pink Blur Hydrogel Eye Patches Review.
A few months ago I started using Hydrogel Eyepatchs on the odd occasion but wasn’t satisfied with packets containing 2 pairs at most. Thanking to G9skin I now have a tub of their ‘Pink Blur Hydrogel Eye patches’ to use at least once a week or “whenever wrinkle improvement is desired”. The packaging states that…
[Ad-Gifted]: Keep Cool Soothe Bamboo Toner Review đż
Not to long ago I reviewed the matching serum to this Keep Cool Soothe Bamboo Toner/íľěż¨ ěë ëë돴 í ë (350ml). Usually I’m not the sort of person to use multiple products in a range, just because they correspond with each other I just don’t feel like it’s necessary to use a whole collection; especially if…
[Ad-Gifted]: Glowhill Total Solution Glow Ampoule Pads (review) â¨
Ampoule pads: Have you used them before? To tell the truth I didn’t know they existed until I received these Glowhill Total Solution Glow Ampoule Pads. If you seek youthful, glowing, glossy skin that’s achieved through the use of skincare rather than layering uncomfortable makeup products that aim to provide the same look, then I…
Diary 13 – Overcast.
Sometimes I like rainy days. The pitter-patter of rain drops falling and trickling down a window pain or umbrella is relaxing. Sometimes rainy days paint an overcast slate grey sky, that can make 2pm on a Summer Monday resemble a cozy September evening. Lately indoors has become more of a comfort once again: I’m regretful…
[Ad-Gifted]: Keep Cool – Soothe Bamboo Serum Review đż
I initially became intrigued by ‘Keep Cool’ skincare, particularly their ‘Soothe’ range, as it’s target beneficiaries are those with Sensitive Dehydrated Oily Skin: my skin type exactly. Firstly, I’d like to discuss the ‘Keep Cool Soothe Bamboo Serum/ęšěż¨ ěë ëë돴 ě¸ëź’ (50ml): đż The serum utilizes bamboo water in replacement of typical mineral water found…
Masking: Does it work?
Why I stopped my ‘month of masking’ series.
[Ad-Gifted]: TheYeon Toning7 Radiance Liquid Cream Review đź
On Thursday I received TheYeon Toning7 Radiance Liquid Cream & I can already say that I’m very impressed! First of all, not often do we come across a skincare product that can act as a toner and light emulsion at the same time. To be exact the packaging states that it’s an “intensive liquid moisturiser…
[Ad-Gifted]: Manuka RX Ointment Review đ đłđż
Dry skin, combination skin, oily skin: whichever your skin type we all experience skin issues that need a little TLC with a natural remedy. The Manuka RX ointment, infused with Manuka Oil sourced from New Zealand, is “a local topical application for burns, chafing, cuts, cracked skin, splinters, minor abrasions, wounds, insect bites and nappy…
[AD-Gifted]: Ground Plan 24hr Secret Mist Plus Review đ
Until recently, I had always associated face mists with supplying a top-up of extra hydration throughout the daytime, and didn’t regard it as an essential item mainly due to not having dry skin. I now realise that I misjudged face mists, purely because I naively suspected that all mists were more or less the same:…
Dr G. Green Mild Up Sunscreen Review đ
Even if you have never come across another Dr. G skincare product before, its still highly likely that you have stumbled upon this face sunscreen one way or another. Currently, for a prolonged time now, this sunscreen has remained the most sold & top rated product of it’s category on leading kbeauty distributing websites: both…
[AD-Gifted]: ComoBeaute Secret Nude Intense Moisturising Care Sheet Mask Review.
A month of masking – Day 12
[AD-Gifted]: Thank You Farmer – Back to Iceland Cleansing Water Review đŽđ¸
I have been using this ‘Thank You Farmer – Back to Iceland Cleansing Water’ for almost a week, and can finally introduce it to you with a little description & review. Key Ingredients Papain (Papaya Enzymes) for moisture & gentle exfoliation without solid particles. Icelandic Moss provides nutrients which protect skin from common environmental factors….
[AD-Gifted]: JayJun Cosmetic Honey Dew Green Mask Review đŻ
A month of masking – Day 11
Skin’s Boni Yogurt Mask Pack Review.
A month of masking – Day 10
Be Your Own Hype Man.
Gladly, I think we can all say that the discussion of Mental Health is more acceptable and widely spread than say around 5+ years ago. A large part of promoting a positive mindset, whether it be for yourself or others, is surrounding yourself with good or trustworthy people who you can vent to in times…
[AD-Gifted]: JayJun Cosmetic Real Water Brightening Black Mask Review đ¤
A month of masking – Day 9
Etude House 0.2 Therapy Air Mask (Camellia) Review đľď¸
A month of masking – Day 8
[AD-Gifted]: Miss Yong Wasabi Nude Mask Review đ
A month of masking – Day 7
Diary #12 – Coffee helps â
I’m unsure how to describe the week just past… It’s had it’s highs, then again it’s had it’s lows just as any week for the majority of us. All I know is that coffee helps. Half of me is sick to death with social media being swarmed by the constant body shaming of others, and…
Eleven Huesday Face & Neck Sparkling Mask Review â¨
A month of masking – Day 6
The Pure Lotus Leaf Mask Review đ
A month of masking – Day 5
Diary #11 – ‘Get it beauty’ con & turning 24 đđ
Tuesday 30th April I met up with my new friend Mara for some lunch, followed by coffee. I’m sure she won’t mind me introducing you to her as she also is present in the beauty blogging seen, just over on Instagram. It was only our second meet-up, so spending the afternoon together helped us to…
24 things I’ve learnt in 24 years.
Learning is a lifelong process: it doesn’t stop when we leave school or university, nor does it stop when we are married with children or when we retire. Tag style posts like this one have been circling around for some time now, and I always considered them to be pointless due to people not necessarily…
[AD-Gifted]: Vivir Greenery Mask Review đż
A month of masking – Day 4
Carepeau Royal-bee Apple Caring White Mask Review đ
A month of masking – Day 3
WellDerma Collagen Impact Essential Mask (Sapphire) Review đ
A month of masking – Day 2
[AD-Gifted]: JayJun Cosmetic – Purple Fragrance Mask Review đ
A month of masking – Day 1
Aneuken Coffee â
“A word is dead when it is said, some say. I say it just begins to live that day.” – Emily Dickinson (1830-1886). Along the busy street, among the brightly lit cafĂŠs and shops, Aneukan Coffee CafĂŠ stood out beside others with is soft lighting and spacious interior. The cafĂŠ is divided into two halves:…
Diary #10 – Just go for it đ
For the past week and a half, I wouldn’t say I’ve experienced a sudden serge in confidence, yet I’ve certainly lived by the ‘just go for it’ motto. With this attitude in mind I have been able to speak-up a bit, sitting less in silence. I still think it will take some time to coax…
73 Questions with Emma – Vogue Parody đ
Happy Sunday to all! Today I bring you a slightly different blog post to you: a 73 Questions tag inspired by Vogue magazine. My Twitter pal Mari, created this Parody & tagged me along with others to join the fun. Usually, I don’t do tag-style blog posts, as they aren’t unique and undifferential from tags…
[Review]: Dewytree Fitness Deep Mask đżđ
The majority of sheet masks available are created with the intention to provide intense hydration or at least restore moisture back into skin from the surface layer through to the Epidermis: this can be achieved with a mutlitude of specialist indregients which make up the ampoule in which a sheet mask is drenched in; at…
[Review]: Etude House Baking Powder Pore Cleansing Foam đ¤
Outside of Korea, most of us turn to kbeauty and fashion websites to purchase skincare products belonging to Korean, Japanese and Chinese brands. Among the most affordable and popular items on sites including Yesstyle for example, the Etude House Baking Powder range often is featured on their home/most highly rated items pages. Despite using Korean…
Diary #9 – My mind is muddled.
I’d say it’s possibly surpassed a week since I have felt like writing anything. I managed to type-up a product review sometime last week, but to be honest it felt forced; then again I feel pleased with myself that I was productive in some shape or form despite feeling ‘low’ (?) I thought it wouldn’t…
[Review]: Leaders Hydrogel Eye Therapy Patch.
As soon as this Spring begun, I rather abruptly started to experience the typical symptoms associated with Hayfever. We may have only just entered the month of April, however the majority of cherry blossoms have already bloomed and blustery winds seem to be blowing pollen and other allergens in nature in every possible direction. Commonly…
Diary #8 – Grey skies & rainy evenings âđ§ď¸
Happy Mother’s Day too all the Mums with us today and to those who are with us in spirit. Thank you to all of those who fulfil the roles of Mothers; whether they be Dads, Uncles, Aunites, a Grandparent, Godparent or simply an older friend who makes us feel loved, safe and provide guidance whenever…
[AD-Gifted]: eyeNlip Beauty Matt Lipstick (ěě´ě¤ëŚ˝ ë§¤í¸ ëŚ˝ě¤íą) Review
Kbeauty products are gradually growing in popularity outside of Korea itself; due to this sudden increase in demand to add unique, new or better quality cosmetics to the beauty market, it is of upmost importance to countless Kbeauty brands, including eyeNlip, to provide these qualities. Not only do eyeNlip offer ampoules, cleansing foams, shampoo, collagen…
Paris Baguette Boulangerie đĽ
Today the wind is blustery, yet the sun keeps peaking through the clouds. On Sundays, especially a pleasant Sunday in early Springtime like this one, I like to take a walk to my favourite bakery Franchise: Paris Baguette. Undoubtably the mentioning of this Boulangerie isn’t something new to my blog; I’ve certaining scattered my appreciation…
‘Ban Ga Woe CafĂŠ’ (ë°ę°ě ěš´í) – Gulpocheon, Incheon, South Korea.
As much as I enjoy a franchise coffee shop, whether that be in the UK or Korea, sometimes it’s more enjoyable and fitting to appreciate an independent perhaps one-off coffee shop. Blog sites, map applications, travel advisory websites, and social media provide plenty of useful information and recommendations for highly rated, thriving cafĂŠs in Seoul…
Honey.
The tension drips bitter, onyx black like the coffee you gaze into whilst you stir it with loneliness, regret. You tread the beaten path in open air as a passer-by leaves a lingering scent of the rose water which would douse my neck. You reminisce, clouded by the aroma only to find your palms unclasped….
What is Natto? đĽ˘
Natto (ç´čą) is a Japanese fermented soybean dish typically eaten for breakfast. Thesedays Natto is considered as a “superfood” – foods which provide multiple vitamins, healthy bacteria cultures which aid digestion, foods containing anti-inflammatory properties and/or overall have a positive impact on our bodies’ condition, functionality and energy levels. Other superfoods which you might be…
