Ritu Kalia

Tag: korean brands

  • Shopping in Seoul: D-Cube City, Sindorim (Shopping Mall)

    Shopping in Seoul: D-Cube City (Sindorim) D-Cube City is one of the largest shopping centers in Seoul alongwith Times Square, I-Park mall etc. I have been there twice already and it is shopper’s dream! There are many international and Korean brands. The building complex offers many eating joints and a small Pororo park. I feel…

  • Announcing "Shopping in Seoul" Series

    Shopping in Seoul When I first arrived in South Korea, I’d heard the hype about Asian cosmetics but hadn’t researched about the brands or products. So I was pretty much ignorant about everything here. I only bought a couple of face masks from (I think) Holika Holika and a hand cream from Beyond while I…

  • Review: The Face Shop Real Nature Cucumber Mask

    Another day another face mask! I have been applying face mask every 2-3 days (as recommended) and my skin is less dry than it was in December. Each mask has a different effect and even though any noticeable difference comes after 5-6 uses, I keep rotating my face masks (because I have so many!). Recently…

  • Etude House I Need You, Collagen! Mask Sheet – Review

    Product: Etude House I Need You, Collagen! Mask Sheet Claim: This mask sheet contains Collagen (Hydrolyzed Collagen) that strengthens the skin’s natural barrier for firm, youthful skin. Quantity: 20 ml (0.67 fl. oz.) Price: 950 KRW Check out my post on Etude House A-Z face masks for more details on the I Need you A-Z masksheets! All…

  • A Comprehensive post on The Face Shop sheetmasks! (+Video)

    The Face Shop Mask Sheets Review and Comparison Hello everyone! I am here with a comprehensive post on THE FACE SHOP mask sheets. I have only used three types of mask sheets until now and I will be discussing those three masksheet lines in detail. So the three masksheet types I have tried are: The…

  • Review: The Face Shop Bamboo Real Nature Mask

    I am back with another face mask review: The Face Shop Bamboo Real Nature mask. I think I am on a roll with reviews. I have been using a lot of products (one per day) to test them out and review them here on the blog. I have used hand masks, nail mask caps (yup!…

  • Review: Etude House Dear Girls be Clear Moisturizer

    Hello everyone! So I have been using my Etude House Dear Girls Be Clear moisturizer for about a week now and I am ready to review it. Just so you know the temperature is in the range of -3 to 6 degree celsius and it is really windy on most days here in Seoul. So…

  • Etude House Princess Etoinette Lipstick and Dear Girls Moisturizer haul

    It’s the holiday season and the beauty stores here in Korea are running crazy sales. Missha and The Face Shop have 50% off sale running till 15th December. Other brands also have sales but these two are the ones that I have checked out thoroughly. There was a big sale at Etude House last month…

  • Etude House Princess Etoinette Collection 2013

    Contrary to my expectations, Etude House has launched another makeup collection for 2013 (probably the last this year) after their cute “xoxo Minnie” collection. I think it was officially released in Korea on 27th November. I went to Etude House after a week and saw it only today. I am quite excited since I loved…

  • Review: It's Skin Relaxing Lavender Body Scrub

    Hi everyone, today I am reviewing a product I finished using up sometime ago and even plan to pick up again (a different “flavour” in the same line actually). Anyway. My friend had also purchased this around the same time and she also had a similar experience. So let’ see how this It’s Skin skincare…