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Review: Aritaum Fair Smile Fermentation Cleansing Oil

I first tried using cleansing oils when I tried using Etude House’s Real Art Moisture Cleansing Oil trial and I was really impressed. Usually it takes a lot of time taking off my makeup, wiping and several rounds of washing but cleansing oils are like magic. I immediately fell in love and decided to jump on to oil cleansers fanatic bandwagon.
I stumbled upon Aritaum Fair Smile Fermentation Cleansing Oil from eBay seller bhappywithme. And since this cleanser is Allure Korea Best of Beauty 2013’s Best Cleansing Oil, I decided to get the 120ml size to try it.
This review is waaaay long overdue, my stash is almost empty. 


Packaging is a pink transparent plastic (but rather sturdy) with minimal design. It appeals to me as both elegant and cute. I think the bigger size got a pump for better product dispensing. Most texts are in Korean except for the brand, I just call it Aritaum Oil Cleanser and had to google the name for this post. Ha!

Ingredients
C12-15 alkyl benzoate, pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, cetyl ethylhexanoate, caprylic/capric triglycerides, PEG-20 glyceryl triisostearate, triethylhexanoin, PEG-8 isostearate, pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, isopropyl palmitate, Butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, Gossypium herbaceum (cotton) extract, Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract, monascus/rice ferment, Saccharomyces/barley seed ferment filtrate, Glycine max (soybean) seed extract, isostearic acid, butylene glycol, water, fragrance

Fragrance is very subtle, baby powder-ish with a hint of mild flower. It’s very pleasant that I realized the Etude House Oil Cleanser smelled way to ugly compared to this. And even though the label includes “Fermentation” it doesn’t smell anything awful or scary. It’s 100% goodness.
When applied, it’s consistency is almost water, not too oily thick. I use it directly (massaging oil to my face) or use a flat cotton when cleansing the eye area. And a little product goes a long way. I let it stay on my face for a couple of minutes, then I either I wash it with warm water, where it completely washes of in just a few water splashes. But when I am too tired, I just proceed cleansing with my toner, both way works well and feels great on the skin.

Rating: This one is a 5 out of 5 stars! 

Would I repurchase? Hell yeah! It’s just a challenge to find this brand here in the Philippines. But I am also eyeing Banila Co’s Clean It Zero for its high praises and cult following.

Have you tried Oil Cleansers too? What brand do you like best? Please do share and comment below. 


Review: Apeiu Sweet Melon Hand Cream

I love anything that smells like Melon. When I saw A'peiu (a Korean brand) released a hand cream that smells like sweet melon at a super low price, I ordered one immediately. Most of the best BB creams in my book is from Missha and I just found out recently that A'peiu is their sister company. Here's my take on the product... 
The Packaging
Packaging is a standard tube like most lotions and hand creams in yellow green. It has a small drawn logo of sweet melon that will somewhat give you the illusion that the product is edible.

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The tube comes in 60ml, easy to squeeze and gives off just the right amount (unlike some other hand creams with gigantic holes).

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The smell from the tube reminds me the Korean "Melona" ice cream in Melon that I've always adored. I was half-surprised that the lotion is not green.:)
The scent
All my hopes had crumbled the moment I've applied the hand cream. The nice melon scent right off the tube was replaced by an annoying scent that is too artificial with a hint of cheap plastic. In 2 seconds, the yummy scent in my mind was replaced by a horrible stench that made me rub the cream off my hands. It was a bit heartbreaking. 
The texture and quality
Texture is just fine, as most hand creams are. It's easily absorbed on the skin and doesn't leave a "too greasy" feel. You can put apply it in your hands and type on your computer the next minute. 
Overall Verdict
For me a hand cream's selling factor is the scent, and the Sweet Melon Hand Cream failed on that aspect. Texture and quality is not as bad, but I don't like this products on my hands. I am giving it a 1 out of 5 score and will never repurchase. Really A'pieu? I'm sure you can do better.

This product is for people who are not too sensitive about scents and just looking for a fruit-scented hand cream for daily use for a very low price. I got mine on sale of Php 90 from ebay.ph. 

Review: Skinfood Peach Sake Pore Serum Review

Honestly, I'm no real make-up expert. I'm just some junkie that likes to try out new cosmetics whenever I'm tempted by a product. And with the Korean hype actively invading the countries, all of a sudden Korean make up shops started sprouting in the malls like mushrooms.
One of them that has caught my attention dearly, is  Skinfood's Peach Sake Serum.
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Packaged with a woody looking cap, and a white bottle, you'll really think it's a Sake (Japanese Wine) container.
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Contrary to the name, the Peach Sake Serum doesn't give any alcohol stench. It's all the peachy goodness in a non sticky cream. It feels like watery and easily absorbed by the skin. No sticky feeling at all! And after enjoying the very yummy peachy scent, you'll start feeling the pores tightening and gives your face an easy lift.
I use this product as a make up base, or a light moisturizer during the day. I'm so in love with the peach scent, I usually apply it on the face whenever I want to smell something refreshing.

Available in all branches of Skinfood, I'm definitely recommending this good stuff in a bottle.
Will I buy this product again? Yes yes yes!

Score: 5 of 5