Etude House Haul: Lip Plumper, Dear Darling Lipstick, and the Aqua Sherbet Ice Toner

 

I can never stay too far away from Etude House, and a few weeks ago I came away with this excellent haul. Everything worked wonderfully, and I will definitely buy all of these items again once I run out. My purchases were Dear Darling lipstick in this lovely pink shade, Plumping Lip Tint in Red, Aqua Sherbet Ice Serum, and some false eyelashes (aren't they adorable? Such a pretty heart case...).

I already use the Aqua Sherbet Ice Toner daily, so buying the matching serum wasn't a touch choice for me. I'd been using Body Shop's Tea Tree Oil moisturizer prior this, but ever since I discovered it has parabens (which cause premature ageing), I've been trying to find a good substitute.

Luckily, Etude House's Aqua Sherbet serum worked wonderfully for me! I've been using it everyday since I bought it, and my skin is looking absolutely wonderful! No acne, super smooth finish, and my skin feels so healthy and glowy even without makeup!

 

Dear Darling Lipstick in BR 301

The Dear Darling lipstick was also incredibly awesome. It glides on smoothly, providing a perfect cream finish with a bit of lovely sheen. The price also wasn't bad, as I spent about P450 on it. The package was so lovely and the product itself is wonderful, so this was money well-spent! It's not as pink as it appears in my photo, by the way-- this color is actual a bit of a maroonish-pink that's perfect for morenas like me!

Plumping Lip Tint in Red

Likewise, Etude's Plumping Lip Tint was another winner for me. I don't have a lot of lip plumpers, and I've been looking for a reasonably-priced one that actually works. (I just can't bring myself to shell out more than a thousand pesos for a Duwop Lip Venom, haha). Anyway, Etude's entry into this beauty genre is a definite show-stopper. I love the red sheen it gives my lips as well as the plumping effect, and I usually wear this over my lovely Dear Darling lipstick. It was also around half the price of a Lip Venom (I can't remember exactly how much, but definitely less than 500), and that was just the icing on the cake for me. Hehe.

This is what the Dear Darling lipstick looks like when worn. I also layered a tiny bit of Plumping lip tint on top of it, which just made my lips shine like mad. Total love for these two products.

I don't like to wear sheer lippies by themselves, so I don't often wear the plumper by itself. Still, on days when you don't want a lot of fuss, it provides a quick slick of color and some seriously mega-shine. I highly recommend both products-- they're such a great buy!

For those who are interested, Etude House may be found in SM Megamall's ground floor (near Toy Kingdom). Stay beautiful, ladies!