Exhausted

I spent over a week in California for work.

I'm so exhausted, not only because of work but the flight home was delayed.

Can I sleep for a week?

페이스 블러 SPF33/PA++

This item was highly raved in 2017. I bought one to try and I fell in love.

It really does what it says and I was first afraid it'd bright my skin too much but lucky enough it just gave a glow.

It's smooth but you can see how it changes the skin and with layer of foundation etc it just makes the face look stunning!

I was so happy in Korea I picked it up at the duty free store, at the time they had "buy a pack of 3 and we give you an extra for free". 

Score

★★★★★★/★★★★★

LOW-PH GOOD MORNING CLEANSER

I bought this quite some time ago but I have had so many other cleansers I put this aside.

The world is raving about this and I have now used it for a few weeks. I like the texture, a little goes a long way! It has a scent, which reminds me of centella but it feels fresh.

I use this in the morning usually but happens that I use it at night too, however at night I currently use an oil and a water based cleansers. However my skin and I feel so refreshed after I use it! A perfect way to start the day! I'm also getting my husband to use it as well.

I can see the skin improving or being more refine, so I'm really happy with the purchase. I'd recommend this to others, especially because of the pH level in it.

It is a game changer when it comes to cleansers. Also, it's affordable!

Score

★★★★/★★★★★

• Mildly acidic pH 5.0 ~ 6.0 Good Morning Gel Cleanser
• pH 5.0 ~6.0 : similar to skin’s natural pH level
• Contain tea-tree oil : control oily skin, shrink pore size
• Contain natural BHA : refine skin texture
• Gel type : smooth and skin friendly

WHY choose Good Morning Mildly Acidic Cleanser?

• Human skin’s natural pH is around 5. This slightly acidic environment offers ideal environment for skin.
• Don’t get yourself fooled! Washing with water only in the morning is not acceptable even after the perfect wash day before at night!
• Skin produces dead skins and sebum while you sleep. Mildly acidic cleanser softly removes those wastes and leaves skin hydrated all day long.

With Low pH Cleanser, make your skin environment healthy and protect your skin barrier.
Strongly recommended to use our cleanser if you have following concerns
1. Easily irritated even with a slight stress (Urgh, my skin is a mess!)
2. Feels stretched after wash (It feels too harsh!)
3. Becomes super dry in the afternoon (My skin is so dehydrated..)
4. Flaky skin (It’s almost like fallen leaves)
5. Looking for a safe product because of routine visit to skin clinic (Which cleanser should I use after the therapy?)
6. Feels uncomfortable with normal cleansers on the market (This is painful!)

HOW TO USE
1. Gently massage a small amount of Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser on wet skin.
2. Rinse with tepid water.
3. Pat your face dry, and continue with your next skin care steps.


INGREDIENTS
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Polysorbate 20, Styrax Japonicus Branch/Fruit/Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Saccharomyces Ferment, Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Allantoin, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Betaine Salicylate, Citric Acid, Ethyl Hexanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Benzoate, Disodium EDTA

CAUTION
1. For external use only.
2. Do not use on damaged or broken skin.
3. Stop using and ask a doctor if rash occurs.
4. When using this product, keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove.
5. Keep out of reach of children.
6. If product is swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

I ♥ Me

Credit @Glowrecipe

サクラ

This song is finally available on Spotify!!
I have been waiting, and I LOVE it! Sadly I cannot share more than this as this is what's out.
But if you know Ayaka and hear this into, go in to Spotify to hear the full song!!

Travel and skincare

The one annoying thing with my skincare routine is when I have to travel.
I cannot bring it all. So I have to skip a few and also take in consideration that if I don't check in my bag I want smaller sizes.
When travelling I do not use as many items as I do at home because well.. too much space and busy.
So I tried to look into my vanity/closet to see what I can do to reduce the amount but still not loose all goodies.



1. Samples
If you go to Korea or shop through Korean websites they usually give you samples.
These are perfect for travelling. Maybe not the usual product you use but will work fine for travels as long as they are to fit your skin.

photo cred @owner from Google

2. One time use products
Okay so the bag might be a bit heavier going there but as you use them you don't have to worry about bringing them back. e.g. make up removal tissues.
The CosRX pads are great, last Christmas I picked up the travel packs, I got a small container for free, it's perfect for travelling!! It fits many pads.

photo cred @owner from Google

3. Multiple use products
Believe it or not but there are products that can be used for various use. Not only one type.
e.g. toner+essence
an example is this one which can be used as a serum, priming moisturizer, eye cream, neck cream, and sleeping mask

photo cred @owner from Google

4. Travel sized kits
If you have larger bottles, pour some of the products into smaller travel size bottles/containers.
These kits you can pick up at a cheap price and save you a lot of space.

photo cred @owner from Google

5. Mask packs
I usually bring a few masks if I stay overnight. The airplane ride sure make my already dry skin even dryer, so it's good to moist back at the hotel. For long haul flights I like to have a facial mask on during a part of the flight. And an eye heating mask. The eye heating is perfect for sleeping as it's so relaxing!!

I love these 3 step masks as they come with cleansing, essence and the mask :)
Perfect for travelling!!!

[KLAIRS] Freshly Juiced Brightening Package

Like I didn't buy enough already you ask?
Funny thing, I have not even reviewed a quater of what I have already purchased during my holidays in Seoul.
So why did I buy more you think?
Well... as I came home I realized I was missing some items. So after searching I found this value pack on Wishtrend and I felt, why not? It was also free shipping making it worth the money!
Several Kbeauty people I follow has raved about the vitamin drop and the Vitamin E mask, those were the ones I wanted. But looking the the price and shipping for the individual, I decided to get the pack.
I already bought the toner, 2 ea in Korea. But a 3rd cannot harm a soul. Or I can also gift it to someone...unless I fall in love with it, I will use it all.

From all items and packages I decided on the #7 Brand package by Wishtrend X KLAIRS!
The Freshly Juiced Brightening Package is specially designed to bring liveliness back to your exhausted skin.

Brand : KLAIRS
Package includes:
Foaming Cleanser 1EA
Sugar Polish 1EA
Toner 1EA
Vitamin Drop 1EA
Vitamin E Mask 1EA

Valued at US$111.98
Sold for US$ 73.01

For more details or purchase your own pack: Wishtrend's website

#Wishtrend #Kbeauty #Korean #Beauty #Klairs #Skincare #클레어스

モッズコート

I found this one by change on my final day in Osaka.

This was discounted to almost 70%.

I first tried L but it was huge. So I asked for M. It's kinda funny looking at the details below because those two felt like there was a bigger difference.

I got it in khaki, my fave colour for these kinds of jackets! I'm so happy, I really needed a new one!

I cannot wait to wear it this spring!!

More info: ローリーズファーム (Website Japanese)


Price: ¥ 9,612（税込）→ ¥ 3,132（税込） (67%OFF)

SIZE
Size: M / L
総丈 91-101 / 92,5-102,5
ゆき丈 84 / 85,5
胸囲 124 / 125,5
袖回り 25 / 26


DETAILS
発売日 2017/09/01
品番 769874
タイプ アウター
サイズ Ｍ, Ｌ
カラー ブラック09, カーキ78
素材 本体:綿60% ポリエステル40%
レザー部分:合成皮革
洗濯表示 : 30 degrees / delicate, no tubmle, iron on low heat

重さ 約 710g
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Jeju orchid enriched cream

This line was one of the most highly anticipated lines I wanted to try.

As said I used a lot of other brands before but recently heard a lot of good for this Orchid line. Especially for dry skin.

When we were in Korea I could not find it at first, I went to several stores and finally asked.. is it discontinuated?

Reply was no, but they are renewing it and therefore not in store until Jan 1.

And so I waited.. for 3 days.

On Jan 1 they released it and posters all over. I got lots of messages. And they had the Lucky box promotion too as I stated in another post.

This cream was the basic in the pack and honestly I have now picked up so many creams I donno what to do. However after using another for a month, which seems to work but I cannot really see that much of a difference. I opened this. It's so rich and once applied on the skin, it feels thick. Not in a bad way, just like it coats the skin and protect it from the cold. It has a scent to it, but to me it's a fresh scent so I'm fine with it. I will review this upcoming month and let you know my thoughts.

So far so good!

An anti-aging cream made with Jeju orchids to give you younger, healthier skin

1. Precious Orchid Elixir2.0™
A superior antioxidant ingredient extracted from Jeju orchids makes skin glowing and radiant while strengthening.

2. All-in-one care for elasticity, brightening, and nourishing
By providing full nourishment, it tightens skin, reduces wrinkles, and brightens your overall skin tone.

How to use
Put a small amount of cream into your hand and apply it around your face. If your skin is especially dry, apply another thin layer of cream.

Ingredients
Turn back the clock for healthier, younger skin!

The Jeju orchids are packed with antioxidants providing your skin with neutralizing agents that reverse damage caused by the sun, pollution, and other free radicals.

WATER / AQUA / EAU, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, PROPANEDIOL, GLYCERIN, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, PEG-10 DIMETHICONE, SQUALANE, DIPHENYLSILOXY PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, NIACINAMIDE, DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, LAURYL PEG-9 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE, DIMETHICONE, POLYSILICONE-11, FRAGRANCE / PARFUM, DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, ADENOSINE, KAOLIN, DISODIUM EDTA, HYALURONIC ACID, BETAINE, GLUCOSE, ORCHID EXTRACT, TOCOPHEROL, ARGININE/LYSINE POLYPEPTIDE

Date manufactured / Shelf life after initial opening
use within 36 months

For more details: Innisfree's website (English)

Going west

This kinda came from nowhere but here we are.

Today I'm flying West, I cannot believe it but...

It's a long flight but I hope all will be good.

See you in a week.

Will update once I arrive where I am ^^

IC BASE CAMP DUFFEL

I found this out because of the ongoing Olympics, at least I think there is a Korean because of that.

It was kinda hard to get but I managed to get it!

This bag is really unique and good for travel.

I'll bring it for my upcoming travel as it fits in the luggage as it can be folded. I miss a cover bag to put it in making it easier, but I can probably find another that would fit.

It's a medium size so it can also be used for a weekend trip.

What do you think?

Pretty no? :)

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
AVG WEIGHT:
1590 g
DIMENSIONS:
35.5 cm x 64.5 cm x 35.5 cm
VOLUME:
71 liters
FABRIC:
1000D phthalate-free TPE fabric laminate, 840D Jr. ballistic nylon
GUARANTEE:
Lifetime Warranty
CARE:
Machine Wash

Postnord vilket skämt!!

Det var på tal för någon månad sedan och nu är det klart!
Alla paket som kommer från ett land utanför EU ska de ta betalt för.
Den summan är så stor att det betyder att svenska medborgare får betala Postnords anställdas lön.
Det är ju inte vårt fel att Postnord inte kan anställa fler som kan sortera. Heller inte att Sverige tar så mycket moms för allt som gör att vi beställer från andra länder! Kolla bara på Drottninggatan, 3 H&M butiker! Jag älskar H&M men tre på en gata?

Postnord är den service som vi får dras med oavsett vi vill eller inte?
Kan vi byta till en annan postservice?
Andra länder verkar inte klaga... ni har dessutom en månad för att sortera!

Ursch ursch... Postnord har ALDRIG varit bra och blir bara sämre!!

Svindyra porton, Dålig service - skicka/leverans, borttappade paket, okunnig personal på deras företagscenter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

#Postnord #hata #skämt

絢香＆三浦大知 / 「ハートアップ」

Released on Valentines day, Japan pair up two of the best singers!
Ayaka and Daichi Miura.

Ayaka is behind the song and lyrics. A great power song!!!!

K-Beauty växer i Sverige

I och med OS i Pyeongchang kommer mer och mer inlägg om Sydkorea, bla inlägg som handlar om #K-beauty.

TV4s Nyhetsmorgon hade ett avsnitt om K-Beauty häromdagen. Du kan se klippet här


Kicks skickade ut ett mail till sina medlemmar med rubriken Nytt inom K-beauty på kicks.se
Några märken de erbjuder är Blithe, Benton, Konjac Sponge, Cremolab.
Inte så mycket men bättre än inget. Annars har Åhlens ett större utbud för dig som vill shoppa i en fysisk butik. Annars finns en massa hemsidor, både svenska och utländska!

Nya trenden är #glassskin, en uppföljare till #Honeyskin

シャギーコート

I found this on sale, I got it for 6 500 yen, cheaper than what it's online.

But this colour doesn't seem to be available anymore.

I got it in "Off"..gray white. in M.

I love it, it's long, "fluffy" and warm.

I wasn't supposed to buy it but both me and my hubby loved it and I could never get this kind of coat for that price in Sweden.

As we live in a cold country it's perfect to have a coat that is long!

Only downside is that it ONLY has one button. I wished it had one more.

More info: ローリーズファーム (Website Japanese)

Price: ¥ 14,040（税込）→ ¥ 7,020（税込） (50%OFF)

SIZE
SIZE M / L
総丈 108 / 109,5
ゆき丈 77 / 78,5
胸囲 119 / 121
袖回り 28 / 30

DETAILS
発売日 2017/12/04
品番 776633
タイプ アウター
サイズ Ｍ, Ｌ
カラー ピンク23, グリーン75, オフ05
素材 表地:ポリエステル52% 毛48%
裏地:ポリエステル100%
洗濯表示 : Dry clean

重さ 約 1,370g
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商品名：シャギーコート
品番：776633

Egg Mellow Cream

Too cool for school is a Korean brand that you can find at Sephora. Expensive but good, I however do miss their make ups. e.g. highlighter and contour would be great buy. I bought this in a small version before Christmas and I liked it a lot. I was thinking this item would be PERFECT for travelling as it's a 5-in-1 cream. This moisturizer works as a serum, priming moisturizer, eye cream, neck cream, and sleeping mask in one. I mean, this saves so much space in my suitcase still I can keep my face fresh.
I picked a full size up in Korea, so much cheaper too! And I brought it with me for work travels. However the day after I applied before bed and woke up I saw a few "bumps" around my eye area and freaked out. This did not look good, only a few and not too visible but big enough for me to decide I will not use this around my eyes. For the rest of my face I think it works as it should. And I'm not sure if it's the cream that cause the small bumps but I have never seen them before with other creams. Therefore I will take precaution and see what happens, I will use again to try.

In all a great moisturizer, it's lightweight and you only need a small amount, a little goes a long way.
It has a scent to it, cannot really tell what it is, a mix of egg and something else. But for you who are sensitive, pick up a small sample first and try.

Score

★★★/★★★★★

What it is:
A highly enriched, five-in-one firming moisturizer infused with collagen for younger-looking skin.

Solutions for:
- Dryness
- Loss of firmness and elasticity
- Dullness and uneven texture

If you want to know more…
This firming moisturizer works as a serum, priming moisturizer, eye cream, neck cream, and sleeping mask in one. It's highly enriched with egg yolk extract, albumen (egg white) extract, and inka omega oil to provide intensive nourishment to skin. It is also infused with collegen fiber to support the appearance of more elastic skin.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Phthalates

Ingredients
-Egg Yolk extract: Nourishes and moisturizes.
-Egg White Extract: Purifies and firms the appearance of skin.
-Collagen Fiber: Supports a naturally firmer appearance.
-Niacinamide: Helps skin appear brightened.

Water, Isohexadecane, Glycerin, Egg Yolk Extract/Extrait De Jaune D'oeuf, Triethylhexanoin, Sorbitan Stearate, Stearic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Sorbitan Oleate, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract, Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Soluble Collagen, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phenoxyethanol, Sucrose Cocoate, Frag Rance/Parfum, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Pueraria Thunbergiana Root Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Polyquaternium-51, Albumen Extract, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Glycosyl Trehalose, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Squalane, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Alcohol, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Raffinose, Adenosine, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Disodium Edta, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Isononyl Isononanoate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Polysorbate 60, Tromethamine, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Inulin Lauryl Carb Amate, Folic Acid, Ceramide Np, Cholesterol, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Pullulan, Panthenol, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Yellow 6 Lake (CI 15985).

For more details: Sephora

Pain pain

I still miss Ami, but I still enjoy their music.
This is the latest song... Pain Pain

ENJOY!

Orchid Lucky Box

I think this ONLY comes out once per year around New years. But correct me if I'm wrong.

I went to Innisfree on Jan 1 and outside each innisfree (as I passed by quite many) they all shouted for the customers to buy one of these boxes.

One light and one dark purple.

The light one was priced at 25 000won and the dark 28 000 won.

In each box you received the basic enriched cream + one additional item.

As well as cotton pads and the box it self.

One of the additional items could be eye cream, gel cream, essence, sleeping mask or fluid.

it was kinda like a game to buy them as each weighted slightly differently. I really wanted the eye cream to be honest so I tried to find light ones. 

The reason I bought one of each is because the dark one is better for super dry skin, aka my husband!

And I also liked the colour of the box. I needed a new make up bag so it's more fun to have two different ones.

Sadly I didn't get the eye cream in any of my boxes. What I got I will be sharing with you at a later stage once I have started to try them out.

Still good value for Money as the additional item cost around 25 000 won (aprox 25USD) each.

And because my mother-in-law became a member for me, so I can get discounts I got a card to use to get further discount during our stay.

Anyway if you go to Korea and have dry skin, I can recommend you to purchase one of these!!

サカリバＳＥＴＵＰ

As soon as I saw this outfit I wanted it.

So simple yet so nice. I had a hard time to decide on size but went for M.

For some reason L looked huge, it was comfy but well.. too big for Europe. Although the measurements doesn't look that far from each other.

Many styles in Japan are over-sized, but not as much over here.

I love the colour of it! The dark green looks so good.

And best part, I got it on sale!

More details ローリーズファーム (Official Website - Japanese)


Price: ¥ 7,020（税込）→ ¥ 3,132（税込） (55%OFF)

SIZE M / L
着丈(トップス) 63,5 / 66
ゆき丈(トップス) 74,5 / 77
胸囲(トップス) 112 / 120
天幅(トップス) 16,5 / 18
総丈(スカート) 76,5 / 78
ウエスト(スカート) 62~74 / 66~78
ヒップ(スカート) 90 / 92
裾回り(スカート) 86 / 90


発売日 2017/11/01
品番 778123
タイプ ワンピース
サイズ Ｍ, Ｌ
カラー ブラック09, レッド38, グリーン75, パープル95
素材 トップス:ポリエステル83% レーヨン15% ポリウレタン2%
スカート:ポリエステル83% レーヨン15% ポリウレタン2%
裏地:ポリエステル100%
洗濯表示 Hand wash, no tumble, iron on low etc.
Delicate

重さ 約 860g
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商品名：サカリバＳＥＴＵＰ
品番：778123