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Sharing with you my latest haul from Sigma! There’s so much love I have for this brand that in a span of a year, I already made my fourth haul. I love makeup brushes so much and Sigma always got my back. I feel so grateful and honored that from time to time, they don’t forget to give me a voucher code that anyone would probably hate to go to waste—a 50% discount off entire purchase. I believe they only choose recipients who have previously purchased from their website. I appreciate it because though they let go of the Pink Perks, they still make sure to give something away as a token.

Unlike other previous purchases, I decided to get myself only a few individual brushes I don’t have in my stash just yet—mostly stuff I gave away and later found out how I couldn’t live without. Lol. What really sparked joy in my haul is the fact that transit time was shorter this time. My previous parcels took about 2 months before I get the notification card from the postal office. This time, it was just about a month. It’s indeed very swift for an international transaction considering I didn’t pay for any express or third-party shipping.

Anyway, let's talk about the the haul! Starting with face brushes…

I got myself this F20 Large Powder Brush ($23.80). The brush head is so fluffy and soft, and I remember it not shedding any hair just like most Sigma brushes I own. I also bought an F86 Tapered Kabuki Brush ($17.50) as I gave my previous one away. I missed the tapered head and how it flawlessly applies powder onto my under eyes with ease. Another kabuki brush I own but had to let go before was this F88 Flat Angled Kabuki Brush ($17.50) as the flat top one does a better job in applying and blending foundation. I just think it will be very useful when applying foundation onto hard to reach areas like under the eyes and sides of the nose. I like to use it when applying powder products too.

What I am most excited to try is the newest addition to Sigma’s Face Brushes—F80 Air Flat Kabuki ($25). I am not a fan of duo fiber brushes because they are too flimsy in my opinion and does not blend product well. I like that the head of F80 is flat and bristles are shorter, so application is more precise. Bristles are set apart but still does its job in diffusing product and give an airbrush finish.

I got four eye brushes—E35 Tapered Blending Brush ($11.90), E37 All Over Blend Brush ($11.90), E39 Buff and Blend Brush ($11.90) and E43 Domed Blending Brush ($11.90). I tend to be very selective when it comes to Sigma’s eye brushes because I find some pokey and irritating to the eyes despite the price tag. I am glad that the brushes I got have dense yet soft bristles and they don’t poke the skin at all.

I got a free product brochure and a Sigmagic Brushampoo Liquid which is bigger now (14ml from the previous 7.5 ml sachets).

That's pretty much everything. I didn’t cart a lot this time because I still have functional Sigma brushes at home but that doesn’t mean I won’t hoard again next time! What’s in your recent haul?

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I've been a fan of Laneige ever since their ever-so famous Special Care Water Sleeping Mask landed in my vanity. It was something I kept reaching out for to soothe my tired, stressed skin and it helps me with skin healing too (from Chickenpox). I also use it whenever I feel like my skin’s acting up and I couldn’t remember a time it disappoints. With just a product, I started to consider Laneige as one of those luxury Korean brand I trust. I even made sure that whenever I had the time and budget to shop in Althea Korea, I cart an item or two from this brand so I can slowly try everything from their beauty line. Each variant may cost me an arm and a leg, but I have this premonition that every dime I’ll spend is going to be worth it.

A couple of months back, I ran out of toner and so when I rummaged through my stash, I found that I still have this Laneige Skin Refiner Light. I am not the type to use toner alternately as it makes me hard to gauge which one is working and which one is not so you can expect that my skincare is always not very complex. Everything that I will be sharing with you today is my experience with this toner for more or less two months.

CLAIMS

The refreshing-type toner tidies up shiny skin by effectively providing moisture to skin fast with its ingredient of hydro-ion mineral water. Refreshing moisture care for skin that looks shiny and dull outside and feels dry inside. Light type to make skin moisturized inside and matte outside.

The moisturizing-type toner in semi-transparent, milky viscous texture gently moisturizes dry, flaky skin. Laneige hydro-ion mineral water effectively provides moisturizing energy to skin fast. Its ingredient of vitamin B3 derivative, which promotes skin turnover, makes skin moisturized inside and matte outside while effectively removing dead skin cells.

INGREDIENTS

Purified Water, Glycereth-26, Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Glycogen, Glutamic Acid, Lysine HCL, Magnesium Sulfate, Mannitol, Manganese Sulfate, Opuntia coccinellifera Fruit Extract, Beta-Glucan, Betaine, Serine, Sucrose, Citrulline, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Alanine, Arginine, Betula Alba Juice, Zinc Sulfate, Calcium Chloride, Chenopodium quinoa Seed Extract, Threonine, Panthenol, PCA, Histidine HCl, Glycerin, Bis-PEG-18Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Phenyl Trimethicone, Propanediol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Aromatics

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Use at the skincare stage in the morning and at night. Soak a cotton pad with an appropriate amount. Apply on the face along skin’s texture, starting from the inside and working outward, in a gentle wiping-off motion.

I usually soak cotton pads with this refiner and let them sit on my skin until all product is absorbed. I also use it as skin by layering the product until I reached the desired moisture. I do this whenever I feel like not putting any moisturizer on top and whenever my skin feels extra dry. I don’t mind going over it quicker than usual because it comes in a 200ml bottle that lasts for a long time.

PACKAGING

As always, Laneige markets their products in very minimal but luxurious containers. The white and blue cardboard box displays very limited information about the product so I kind of not appreciate it. The ocean blue sturdy plastic bottle looks very photogenic and I like the blue and transparent twist cap. It adds greatly to the overall aesthetic of the product. I appreciate that it comes with a booklet inside and it contains information about the product and the proper way to use it.

I also found out that Laneige does not produce a for-all product. Each variant is being made strictly for a particular skin type. Say for example this toner. It is a skin refiner in light variant which formulation is intended for those with oily skin. There are skin refiners that are exclusively for those with excessively dry, normal to dry and sensitive skin. You don’t have to constantly make your skin fit to something that is not suitable for you.

CONSISTENCY AND EASE OF APPLICATION

It has a watery consistency and has a very subtle clean floral scent. It penetrates the skin quickly and does not leave any greasy, oily layer. I like that I can layer any product on top without any problem of creasing or caking.

PERFORMANCE

This product does what it claims: hydrates skin inside without the overtly heavy moisture outside. I like that it feels refreshing and how it seems to soften the skin overtime. I have super oily skin but because of I over-exfoliated before (use of peeling creams and stuff), my skin sort of became unpredictable. It feels tight and dry especially after cleansing but it produces oil non-stop. My skin always craves hydration and I noticed that it just became much more balanced and calmed when I started using Laneige Essential Power Skin Refiner. It supplies lightweight hydration without irritating my skin which is why I think this is a good addition to basic skincare.

I can’t wait to try more products from Laneige! Let me know what your personal picks from this brand are! Happy blogging!

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