Let me start by saying that i for one LOVE this store. Apparently the Holika Holika store in Pacific Mall Markham Ontario is the first of its kind here in Canada and I am thrilled its very close by so i can benefit from their cosmetic goodies.
Holika Holika has very pretty girlie packaging and savvy marketing to draw you in. I feel they are the Bath and Body Works of the Korean cosmetic industry but better as they offer a more vast range of cosmetics along with body products and fragrance.
My main reason for my visit to this store was to purchase the "All that bb cream" which i did in Natural Beige. I have to say i love this product probably even more then the Missha bb cream, but that is just my preference. Its creamy and applies nicely and the colour is closer to my skin tone. It has excellent coverage and yes it is highly scented, but i like it.
So I have swatched the colour in the pic above. This bb cream is a bit more expensive then the others i have looked at the regular price is $35, however because it was March break i did get a good discount of 30% off which worked out to be $24.50 which is comparable with other brands price points. This is a 50ml and has SPF27. I certainly can see myself purchasing this item again and again.
I continued looking around the store and fell in love with the loose powder called "Baby Bloom" in Nude Beige. The container is plastic but really pretty and looks lovely sitting on the vanity. It has an SPF of 25 and my purchase price was $23. It is a very soft fine milled powder that is excellent for setting your bb cream. However for the cost you don't get a lot, but you really don't need to use a lot either. I can see it lasting quite a while even at a mere 25g. Don't over look this item its great.
So the first pic is the over all packaging for the Baby Bloom powder. The next one gives you a good look at the shade (Nude Beige) and the last two are just to show application on the skin and once you blend it in.
It has a beautiful delicate scent that almost makes me want to put it all over my body.
Lastly i thought since i was buying a bb cream i would get a good facial cleanser intended for the removal of bb cream. So i opted to go with the Soda pore cleansing bb deep cleansing foam. This product works really well. It lathers up so good, very subtle fragrance and your face will thank you as it feels super clean after washing and you can tell it sucked up some of the nasty oils sitting on your face after a long day. It has tiny blue micro beads and for some of you that don't know this product is made with carbonated water and baking powder. The carbonated water is Harrogate which infuses your skin with minerals and baking powder is good for absorbing oils.
I have been using Neutrogena face wash till now, but this truly could become its replacement. Mind you there is a price difference of $5 or more as the Soda cleanser is $15.50 and Neutrogena is $10.
However if you love a product and it works for you i guess a few dollars is not a big deal.
All in all i find this a good everyday cleanser that would be good for all skin types. Pic 1 is the tube it comes in and Pic 2 is to show the products thickness and micro beads.
So that is a round up of the products i purchased from Holika Holika and i do look forward to trying many others from there in the future.
I also was given a 5 pack of Mask sheets as a free gift and a few samples.
I have tried 2 of the sheet masks which one was red ginseng which is good for adding much needed nutrients and moisture back in to the skin and the other was Poria Cocos which is a species of Boxthorn which is in the same family as Goji berries. This mask is good for adding vitamin c to the skin making it smooth, moist and elastic.
I did notice upon wearing it in the 15-20 minute time frame as suggested on the package my face did feel it was burning, but after taking it off the skin calmed again.
I also tried the sample of real skin finish which is a nice luminous base to add to your bb cream and i may actually buy the full sized product on my next visit for about $30.
Another sample i have tried the past 3 nights is the Black Caviar anti-wrinkle essence and it like a thin watery veil for you face that feels so nice and rejuvenating to put on just before bed. This item retails for about $35 and comes in an 45ml tube for essence, 30ml eye cream $35 and 50 ml face cream $38.
Well i hope you all enjoyed today's Blog and will be back again to read on. Let me know your thoughts or if you have questions leave me a comment and hope you try some of these products soon.
STAY BEAUTIFUL
Holika Holika has very pretty girlie packaging and savvy marketing to draw you in. I feel they are the Bath and Body Works of the Korean cosmetic industry but better as they offer a more vast range of cosmetics along with body products and fragrance.
My main reason for my visit to this store was to purchase the "All that bb cream" which i did in Natural Beige. I have to say i love this product probably even more then the Missha bb cream, but that is just my preference. Its creamy and applies nicely and the colour is closer to my skin tone. It has excellent coverage and yes it is highly scented, but i like it.
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| Holika Holika All That BB Cream Natural Beige |
I continued looking around the store and fell in love with the loose powder called "Baby Bloom" in Nude Beige. The container is plastic but really pretty and looks lovely sitting on the vanity. It has an SPF of 25 and my purchase price was $23. It is a very soft fine milled powder that is excellent for setting your bb cream. However for the cost you don't get a lot, but you really don't need to use a lot either. I can see it lasting quite a while even at a mere 25g. Don't over look this item its great.
So the first pic is the over all packaging for the Baby Bloom powder. The next one gives you a good look at the shade (Nude Beige) and the last two are just to show application on the skin and once you blend it in.
It has a beautiful delicate scent that almost makes me want to put it all over my body.
Lastly i thought since i was buying a bb cream i would get a good facial cleanser intended for the removal of bb cream. So i opted to go with the Soda pore cleansing bb deep cleansing foam. This product works really well. It lathers up so good, very subtle fragrance and your face will thank you as it feels super clean after washing and you can tell it sucked up some of the nasty oils sitting on your face after a long day. It has tiny blue micro beads and for some of you that don't know this product is made with carbonated water and baking powder. The carbonated water is Harrogate which infuses your skin with minerals and baking powder is good for absorbing oils.
I have been using Neutrogena face wash till now, but this truly could become its replacement. Mind you there is a price difference of $5 or more as the Soda cleanser is $15.50 and Neutrogena is $10.
However if you love a product and it works for you i guess a few dollars is not a big deal.
All in all i find this a good everyday cleanser that would be good for all skin types. Pic 1 is the tube it comes in and Pic 2 is to show the products thickness and micro beads.
So that is a round up of the products i purchased from Holika Holika and i do look forward to trying many others from there in the future.
I also was given a 5 pack of Mask sheets as a free gift and a few samples.
I have tried 2 of the sheet masks which one was red ginseng which is good for adding much needed nutrients and moisture back in to the skin and the other was Poria Cocos which is a species of Boxthorn which is in the same family as Goji berries. This mask is good for adding vitamin c to the skin making it smooth, moist and elastic.
I did notice upon wearing it in the 15-20 minute time frame as suggested on the package my face did feel it was burning, but after taking it off the skin calmed again.
I also tried the sample of real skin finish which is a nice luminous base to add to your bb cream and i may actually buy the full sized product on my next visit for about $30.
Another sample i have tried the past 3 nights is the Black Caviar anti-wrinkle essence and it like a thin watery veil for you face that feels so nice and rejuvenating to put on just before bed. This item retails for about $35 and comes in an 45ml tube for essence, 30ml eye cream $35 and 50 ml face cream $38.
Well i hope you all enjoyed today's Blog and will be back again to read on. Let me know your thoughts or if you have questions leave me a comment and hope you try some of these products soon.
STAY BEAUTIFUL
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