[Review] Nature Republic The Secret of Moisture Snail Special Set

This is a new Snail Line that came into Nature Republic recently~
This is suppose to have less Snail Mucus, but they added different ingredients to sub for it (which I will mention later), and no active ingredients (Like Niacinamide, which is used for brightening). So it's suppose to be more on the moisturizing side, helps with acne, and extremely mild so it's good for ages 13 and up!

Packaging

The set comes in this box that has the cutest packaging with snails on it.

The back has all the product information as well.

The toner uses grapefruit extract to help soften and soothe the skin texture

Emulsion has olive oil extract to moisturize, and nourish the skin

Cream has Shea butter to give the skin a radiant glow

The set comes with a mini foam cleanser, toner, emulsion, and cream.

Product

I didn't include the foam cleanser because it's pretty similar to Jessica's review, expect the texture is lighter.

The toner is thick, and just like all the snail lines it has that gooey texture. When you apply it to the face it doesn't feel heavy at all, just like any other liquid toner.

The emulsion feels quite heavy when you touch it with your hands, but once applied to the face it absorbs really well.

The cream in my opinion is more of a night cream. When I tried to use it during the day as well, it was pretty overwhelming for my skin. So I like to let it absorb over night. The application as you see was very messy.

Price

N/A for the set at the moment(I'll edit it when the price comes out).

The individuals are sold for $20.90 in Hawaii.

Size

Toner 150ml

Emulsion 150m

Cream 75ml

Foam Cleanser 30ml

Pros

       - Makes skin feel really smooth, and soft

       - It includes all the basic things you need for skincare

       - Since it's mild(good for sensitive skin) even 13+ people can use it

Cons

       - Hard to dispense products

       - Doesn't come with spatula for cream

Recommendations?

- If you're oily skin, you don't have to use the cream unless you're okay with letting it absorb overnight

- This line is different than the Snail Solution line(Helps anti-aging), this one is more for moisture, and it also helps with break outs

Overall, repurchase?

As of now no, because I'm still using my tea tree emulsion. Maybe in the future, I liked the results it gave me with my skin texture though.

Good luck and have fun lovelys

- Ashley

[Review] Nature Republic Given By Nature Broccoli Mask Sheet

Hi my pretties! It's been a while since I reviewed something. Today I'm going to review the Nature Republic's Broccoli mask sheet. I have a huge mask sheet collection and I'm currently working on trying at least one of all the mask sheets I have to tell you guys how I feel about them.

"Broccoli extracts make skin look radiant by providing nourishment and vitality deep into skin."

Mask Type: Cotton

Brand: Nature Republic
Line: Given By Nature
Name: Broccoli
Purpose: moisture and radiance
Duration: 10-20 minutes

The mask sheet has a thick, white serum and feels super cooling on the skin. For this mask sheet, the instructions said to leave it on the face for 10-20 minutes. Afterwards, I just pat the rest of the serum into my skin. I noticed that this serum is actually quite thick. My skin felt sticky even after about 30 minutes since I put the mask sheet, but I didn't wash anything off before I went to bed. I am not a big fan of how sticky the serum was on my face.But when I woke up, I found that my skin felt super moisturized. My skin was able to absorb most the serum overnight. I can feel that there were some of the serum still on my skin because it was a little bit sticky.

Rating: 6.5/10
Pros: very moisturizing, feels nice on the skin
Cons: too sticky

Personally, I am a big fan of light serum in the mask sheets. I like it when the serum is able to absorb fully into my skin before I go to bed. 

Thanks for tuning in and see you next time!

-J

[Review] Nature Republic Hawaiian Fresh Seaweed Peel-off

Hello Cuties~ how have you guys been? today I will be reviewing Nature Republic's Hawaiian Fresh Seaweed Peel-off!!! I bought this a long time ago and have used it a while too so I decided to do a review on it. I have not tried anything mask that are peel offs, which means that when put on the face, its pasty looking and after a while it dried up into a sheet and then just peel it off. The Hawaiian Fresh line in general is very good for helping with the pores. Below are some pictures showing the product and how it looks like on the skin! I use this product whenever I felt like my skin have a lot of impurities on them.

There are no instruction to put this product on exactly, so I can give some tips for you!

• Squeeze some of the product on to your fingers then spread it all over the forehead, then cheeks, the nose, etc.
• Make the layer to be a little thin.
• When you put it on, don't rub it around your skin, just slowly spread the product around enough to cover the whole face.
• Make sure all the products connects, so when it dries, it'll be easier to take it off all in one piece. (with this method, it doesn't take time to peel all of them off and it's easy to dispose)

PROS:

• The product is a peel off- which is fun to play with.
• The seaweed could help with lifting the impurities in the pores and tighten them too.
• It also makes the skin feel really soft after.

CONS:

• It will get a little messy on the fingers.
• There are not enough product to last more than 20 applications for the whole face. So I recommend this once a week or once a month.
• If you put on a thick layer, it will take a longer time to dry!

COST:

~$9.90 without tax in Hawaii

PHOENIX \m/ UPDATES:

SPARK's U-KISS' Someday [Vocal Cover]

Chinese New Years Block Party Performance

100% V's Missing You [Dance Cover]

Thank you for reading! have a nice day!

-Stephanie

[Review] Nature Republic Provence Gel Eyeliner #3 Burgundy

Nature Republic's gel eyeliner is by far the best gel eyeliner I have ever used. I normally dislike using eyeliner in general, because they usually smudge on me, but Nature Republic's gel liner has the best smudge proof formula in my opinion.

#3 Burgundy

Packaging
It's very simple. 

"This pencil-type gel eyeliner allows you to draw a defined line by using soft gel in the pencil."

Price
I believe it's around $10.90 in Hawaii, but I bought it on sale for $4.95

Size
Not sure how long I would compare it to, but it lasts for about 2 to 3 months depending how often you use it. It really takes awhile to get it down to nothing.

Product

The end has a smudger, so you can smudge your eyeliner if you want to. The eyeliner itself is the type you have to sharpen, which I tend to prefer than the one auto gel liners.

The burgundy color isn't too overwhelming like black, and it's something different than using the typical brown color.

Pros:
         - Smudge proof when it sets
         - I don't have to constantly check for smudges
         - Color isn't harsh on the eyes
Cons:
         - You have to buy a sharpener

Recommendations?
- You have to let the eyeliner set, if you touch the eyeliner while it's still setting it will smudge. That's why it comes with a smudger, so you can manipulate it how you want your eyeliner to be like before it dries.

Overall, repurchase?
This by far is the best non smudge eyeliner I have ever use. This is actually my second repurchase of this liner. My only wish is that I could get this in brown too. :'(

Good luck and have fun lovelys

- Ashley

[Review] Nature Republic Gold Brown Hair Color Cream

Hello Cuties! I am very excited for today's review, because I will be reviewing Nature Republic's Gold Brown Hair Color Cream. I had always been a fan of brown hair colors so I decided to try their lightest hair dye, which is the gold brown one. Below is how it looks like with the box, the front have the beautiful Taeyeon with her gold brown hair, and on the side includes the results of the color depending on your own hair color. There includes English direction too in case you do not know the steps to mixing your solutions. 

Includes: Directions, color cream, color solution, plastic apron, gloves, and treatment pack

The directions are fairly simple; first take #1 (the tube) and squirt it all inside #2 (the bottle). After that, you can shake the bottle for about two minutes then start applying it to your hair. 

On the top shows that my hair was dark/ natural brown, and how it turns out after I colored my hair. 

PROS:

• I liked that it includes gloves, apron, and free treatment.
• The ingredients for this hair dye is mostly natural so it won't damage the hair as much.
• Smells fruity instead of chemicals.
• Color does not fade fast, will last about 5-6 months. 

CONS:

• It does not cover most of my hair, since I have a lot of hair so some hair is still dark brown. 

COST:

around $7.90

PHOENIX \m/ UPDATES:

Hello Venus- Wiggle Wiggle (Dance Cover)

Miss A- Love Alone (Dance Cover)

One Direction- Little Things (Vocal Cover)

Thanks for reading Cuties~! I'll be back for more reviews!

-Mahalo, Stephanie

[Review] The Face Shop Milk Calcium Nail Pack

I am a big fan of painting my nails. My nails actually feels bare if I don't have any nail polish on. But the worse thing about my nails is that it becomes super damaged after painting and removing the nail polish. This was the first time I've tried any nail pack before.

[Strengthening & Prevents Splitting]

"Provides intensive care for fingernails and cuticles"

At The Face Shop, they sell different nail packs. I think there was one for brightening the nails as well but I chose the Calcium Nail Pack because it was supposed to strengthen my nails. I've been having issues with my nails splitting and/or chipping so I thought this nail pack would be very good for my nails. 

This is how my nails looks right after I put on the nail pack. I don't have a more recent picture of my nails since I painted them but I've noticed that my nails haven't chipped or split since I put on the nail pack. It has been about 3 weeks since I did the nail pack and so far so good. This is a must have for those of you who have nails that are weak or splits easily. I actually bought this nail pack a while back so I don't remember how much it costs. I think it was about $2-3. I would definitely repurchase this product; however, it is not something I will use weekly (maybe monthly or bi-monthly).

Rating: 8/10

Pros: does what it advertises, nails do not chip or split as fast, nails become stronger

Cons: hard to use/apply to nails

Thanks for reading and see you next time!

- J

[Review] Etude House Scrub Massage Yogurt {Sugar Apple}

Packaging
Very simple tube packing, very convenient to just put the product onto your hand.

Description
"This yogurt wash-off pack gently massages the skin with its peeling particles and the sweet and soft tropical fruit, sugar apple extract (ANONA CHERIMOLIA FRUIT EXTRACT), delivering smooth and firm skin.

Price
$ 7.00 on the website

Size
4.05 fl. oz. / 120 ml

Product

The texture is very similar to yogurt, and smells like it too. The scrub isn't very strong so I wouldn't recommend this as a exfoliate, but rather a face pack.

Pros:
         - Makes skin feel smooth
         - Scent is nice
Cons:
         - It's not a exfoliate

Recommendations
- Only get this if you're looking for a face pack
- The apple one is for firming, get the raspberry for "clear" skin
- Leave on for about 10 to 15 minutes then wash off

Overall, repurchase?
I'd probably get the cranberry one, I got the apple one because I thought I'd prefer the scent, and didn't know there were actually different benefits between the two. I can't honestly say if the pack helped with firming, but it does leave the skin very soft. 

Good luck, and have fun lovelys.

- Ashley