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Althea Korea Beauty Haul July 2018
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
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Althea Korea is my go-to shop for all my K-beauty needs. They offer the best beauty products fresh from South Korea at very affordable prices. The thing I love most about Althea Korea is the comfort factor. From the moment you browse their website up to the time your order reaches your doorstep, shopping from Althea has always been fuss-free.
This year, Althea celebrated their third birthday. They usually celebrate their birthday by having cute concept boxes along with freebies and a fun contest. For their 3rd birthday, their theme is the Birthday Book which includes miniature birthday books that you can assemble yourself. Props to their marketing team, this is quite a unique concept. Of course, I couldn't help but go on a mini shopping spree to get them! See what I bought below:
- COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
Formulated with 0.5% salicylic acid, this cleanser keeps breakouts at bay while removing dead skin cells. Tea tree oil also helps fight blemishes while willow bark water and saccharomyces ferment hydrate skin, revealing softer and more even skin. Effective yet gentle, this multi-purpose cleanser will be your new go-to for clear, pillow-soft skin. This product has a pH level of 8.9.
PRICE:
P375.00
I can't wait to try this cleanser! I've heard great reviews and so much love for this product. Yey for my first ever COSRX product too!
- The Faceshop Herb Day 365 Cleansing Foam in Aloe
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
Ensuring your skin stays clean and healthy is a 365-day a year job! Pick a great candidate like The Face Shop's Herb Day 365 Cleanser to take on the task by providing the skin with fundamentally great cleansing. This version with aloe vera hydrates the skin as it cleans, keeping it bouncy and soft. It also helps soothe and repair the skin, ensuring it stays healthy and supple.PRICE:
P150.00This was the very first K-beauty product I have tried, ever. I just thought I needed a foaming cleanser that would balance out the drying effect of the COSRX cleanser. Plus, it's waaaay cheaper to buy one from Althea than get one from their physical stores.
- Nature Republic Soothing and Moisture Aloe Vera 92% Soothing Gel
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
Made from 92% Aloe Vera gel, Nature Republic Aloe Vera Soothing Gel is enriched with vitamins and can be used for just about anything, from soothing sunburns to hydrating the skin and hair in the form of a mask, to an everyday moisturizer for supple skin. The aloe vera used to make this product comes from certified organic farmers in California (CCOF) and is kind to even the most sensitive of skins, making this suitable for all skin types. No wonder this is one of the best selling products around and has sold over 1.5 million units!
PRICE:
P180.00
Repurchasing again for obvious reasons. I have nothing but love and respect for this product.
- Althea Velvet Powder (Translucent and Warm Beige)
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
Althea's very own product range is here, and we're starting off strong with the Petal Velvet Powder! This debuting beauty is a translucent powder that sets makeup and leaves behind a silky finish to the touch. Infused with oil from Althea seeds, this powder works to keep sebum production at bay without drying out the skin for a radiant, fresh look, all while giving out a gentle scent. Keep your makeup looking great all day or dust some on to stay shine-free! Now available in #0 Translucent and #23 Warm Beige colors.
PRICE:
P210.00 ; the other one was free (Althea Buy 1 Take 1 promo)
I've been dying to try this ever since its debut. This might be a great alternative for my Shiseido Medicated Baby Pressed Powder (see review here), which have become a daily staple for me. Althea's Petal Velvet Powder comes in two shades, I bought one of each.
I've been dying to try this ever since its debut. This might be a great alternative for my Shiseido Medicated Baby Pressed Powder (see review here), which have become a daily staple for me. Althea's Petal Velvet Powder comes in two shades, I bought one of each.
- Various Sheet Masks
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
- Boom De Ah Dah Everyday Mask Lemon Lime - Contains Vitamic C that helps naturally lighten and even out skin tone.
- Boom De Ah Dah Everyday Mask Rice - Brightens the skin and helps fight blemishes.
- Boom De Ah Dah Everyday Mask Berry - Made with blueberry, strawberry and raspberry extracts to tighten the skin.
- Y.E.T. Don't Worry Infant Mask - Contains collagen to control moist and elasticity by covering rough skin surface. Snail slime substance relieves wrinkles like baby skin.
PRICE:
Boom De Ah Dah Everyday Mask - P20.00 each
Y.E.T. Don't Worry Infant Mask - P24.00
If there's one thing about me you should know, it's that I love sheet masks. I find it convenient and relaxing to apply one. I may not do it every night, but I make it a point to do so at least once a week. See some of my other sheet mask reviews here.
The order arrived within 15 days after ordering, as Althea had promised.
Have you tried ordering from Althea Korea before? How was the experience? Have you tried some of the products that I ordered? Let me know below!
Note: This post is not sponsored in any way. All product descriptions were taken from the Althea Korea website.
Y.E.T. Don't Worry Infant Mask - P24.00
If there's one thing about me you should know, it's that I love sheet masks. I find it convenient and relaxing to apply one. I may not do it every night, but I make it a point to do so at least once a week. See some of my other sheet mask reviews here.
FREE SHIPPING FOR ORDERS P999.00 ABOVE!
I planned my order so well (yes, I'm a cheapskate) that it just exactly reached Althea's free shipping threshold. My total order is worth P999.00 and Althea offers free shipping for orders P999.00 and above! Pat on the back for that one.The order arrived within 15 days after ordering, as Althea had promised.
Have you tried ordering from Althea Korea before? How was the experience? Have you tried some of the products that I ordered? Let me know below!
Note: This post is not sponsored in any way. All product descriptions were taken from the Althea Korea website.
Althea Un-pore-gettable Box
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
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I ordered this from the Althea website last October 26, 2017. It arrived at my doorstep on November 06, 2017 - just 11 days after. This is outstanding considering the free shipping fee, holidays and the 15 day guarantee from Althea. It came wrapped in their signature pink plastic bag. I expected to have their signature pink box as well but I had received their 'Happy Birthday' box instead, which is a pleasant surprise.
Contents:
Item No. 1: Innisfree Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask
Product Description: This mask with it's super volcanic cluster capsules powerfully absorbs sebum to intensively resolve pore concerns.
Product Description: This mask with it's super volcanic cluster capsules powerfully absorbs sebum to intensively resolve pore concerns.
Item No. 2: Innisfree Jeju Volcanic Pore Care Kit
Product Description: Enriched with volcanic cluster and green complex from pure Jeju Island, this line helps control excessive sebum for soft skin.
Item No. 3: Common Labs Mild Peeling Finger Pad
Product Description: This is a mild exfoliator before you apply any other skincare product. The peeling pad provides gentle yet effective exfoliation of dead skin cells and impurities leaving your skin ready to absorb all the good ingredients in your normal skincare routine.
Item No. 4: Laneige Powder Fit Cushion SPF 50+ PA+++ No. 23 Sand
Product Description: Cream to powder twist cushion with a soft, lightweight finish, this feels just like skin.
Item No. 5: RiRe All Kill Pore Tightening Ice Stick
Product Description: It contains Icelandic glacial water which supplies moisture to loose and enlarged pores, and contains xylitol which gives a cooling sensation to the skin and helps with temporary pore tightening.
Item No. 6: My Beauty Red Ginseng Gold Hydrogel Mask
Product Description: Ginger which is 100% grown in Korea, is used in My Beauty Hydrogel Mask. Ginger is known for its high content of antioxidants. Ginger's unique substance, ginerol, helps protect and rejuvenate skin.
Item No. 7: Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Facial Toner
Product Description: Supple Preparation Facial Toner is formulated with a base of various botanical extracts to balance the skin's PH level and provide full nourishment to the skin. It also helps prepare the skin to better absorb following products and boosts their effectiveness.
Product Description: Supple Preparation Facial Toner is formulated with a base of various botanical extracts to balance the skin's PH level and provide full nourishment to the skin. It also helps prepare the skin to better absorb following products and boosts their effectiveness.
Free Random Samples:
Random free samples are part of this box. I misunderstood the box description that it would contain 20 random samples. I was really excited because who doesn't love free samples right? I got disappointed when I only received 8 samples. Reviewing the box description now, they really didn't say it would have 20 samples but the sentence used could easily get misleading. It wasn't just me either. Althea's Un-Pore-gettable Box somehow got negative reviews because of this. Regardless, I am very happy with what I received.
Free Sample No. 1: IOPE Dermal Trouble Cleansing
Free Sample No. 2: Madagascar Centella Asiatica Cream
Free Sample No. 3: Mamonde Hydrating Flower Essence Mark Narcissus
Free Sample No. 4: Dear, Klairs Gentle Black Deep Cleansing Oil
Free Sample No. 5: Dear, Klairs Rich Moist Soothing Serum
Free Sample No. 6: Skin Miso Pore Corset Serum
Free Sample No. 7: CP-1 Premium Silk Ampoule
Free Sample No. 8: Pure Smile Black Pearl Mask
Bonus Product Haul (not included in box, bought separately)
Item : Nature Republic Aloe Vera 92% Soothing Gel
Product Description: Made from 92% Aloe Vera gel, Nature Republic Aloe Vera Soothing Gel is enriched with vitamins and can be used for just about anything, from soothing sunburns to hydrating the skin and hair in the form of a mask, to an everyday moisturizer for supple skin.
Overall Verdict: Althea's Un-pore-gettable Box is surely worth it. It only cost me P1450.00 (28.50USD), this already includes free shipping. These products would cost a total of P4780.00 (94USD) when bought individually, and that's if you buy it from Althea. Prices could still increase if bought elsewhere. Althea sells such awesome Kbeauty products for way cheaper prices. If you ever find any of their boxes in stock, consider yourself lucky. Fortunately, this one is still available. You can get it here.
I'm looking forward to trying all of these products, most especially the Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Toner because it's been all over Instagram. I'm excited to try the Laniege Cushion as well because it's my first ever Laniege product. The brand has gotten lots of rave and love from beauty lovers worldwide. Can't wait to use Innisfree's Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask also, like the former, it has gotten great reviews and the packaging is too fabulous not to pay attention to. Common Labs' Mild Peeling Finger Pad is interesting as I have not tried (and seen) anything like this before. RiRe's All Kill Pore Tightening Ice Stick, is equally intriguing as well. I could already imagine how refreshing it must feel to use it (basing this from the packaging and smell alone). I will be posting separate reviews of these products once I've used them.
Note: This post is not sponsored in anyway.
I'm looking forward to trying all of these products, most especially the Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Toner because it's been all over Instagram. I'm excited to try the Laniege Cushion as well because it's my first ever Laniege product. The brand has gotten lots of rave and love from beauty lovers worldwide. Can't wait to use Innisfree's Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask also, like the former, it has gotten great reviews and the packaging is too fabulous not to pay attention to. Common Labs' Mild Peeling Finger Pad is interesting as I have not tried (and seen) anything like this before. RiRe's All Kill Pore Tightening Ice Stick, is equally intriguing as well. I could already imagine how refreshing it must feel to use it (basing this from the packaging and smell alone). I will be posting separate reviews of these products once I've used them.
Note: This post is not sponsored in anyway.
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