What are cushion compacts?

I’ve really been obsessed with cushions for awhile now, and no I’m not talking about the ones that decorate your couch or sofa. I’m talking about cushion compacts – the makeup product that has been taking the Korean beauty industry by storm for the last couple of years (although was first introduced around 2008) and is steadily gaining worldwide attention. The start of 2016 has seen cushion compacts really gain…

View Post

REVIEW: Aritaum Sugarball Cushion/Velvet Blushers + Swatches

I’ve been trying a variety of Korean blushers recently and I find these Aritaum blushers are the ones I frequently reach for and enjoy the most. These come in two types: Sugarball Cushion Blusher (cream) and Sugarball Velvet Blusher (powder). I’ll be reviewing both separately and then doing a quick comparison.   Aritaum Sugarball Cushion Blusher These cream blushers come in 4 shades – 1 pink, 1 coral and 2…

View Post

Why Asian Beauty?

So in my last post I talked about my 8 year beauty journey and mentioned that I had switched my skincare and makeup routine to predominantly Korean products. Some people may be thinking why in particular I changed it and what makes Asian beauty products so different. This post will look at some main reasons why I find it works better for me and why I prefer Asian beauty overall: 1. Ahead…

View Post