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Some people buy packs of gum on impulse at checkout.  I buy brow products.  This one is a little different though:  It's not a pen.  For...

Some people buy packs of gum on impulse at checkout.  I buy brow products.  This one is a little different though:  It's not a pen.  For once I have purchased... a pencil!  Enter:  Etude House Drawing Eye Brow Pencil in Shade Dark Grey.

ETUDE HOUSE
Drawing Eye Brow Pencil Review

Etude House Drawing Eye Brow in Dark Grey Review


INFO SHEET


Brand:  Etude House
Product:  Drawing Eye Brow Pencil
Shade:  04 Dark Grey
Color Payoff:  Light but Buildable 
Waterproof?:  Moderate
Price:  $4.99
Where to Buy:  Amazon, BeautyNetKorea, Jolse, Olive Young, YesStyle

Since I like to save my Milani Weekend Brow Pen for the weekend or when I go out, I decided to try something just for every day.  A small K-Beauty shop opened near me so I popped on by.  After all, it's good to support small businesses!  Since my brows are pretty full right now, a pencil may be just enough for the few patchy areas.


Drawing Eye Brow Triangular Applicator

Comes with a convenient spoolie brush at the end.


SWATCH

Etude House Drawing Eye Brow Swatch in Dark Grey


The shape of the Etude House Drawing Eye Brow Pencil is reminiscent of Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Definer as it also boasts the triangular tip to aid in application.  The main difference however, is the price.  The ABH Brow Definer is about $23.00 a pop but the Etude House Pencil is only a fraction of that, coming in around $4.99 each.  I have to say - don't let the price fool you.  As far as brow products are concerned, price does not equal quality.  

There isn't a lot of variety when it comes to packaging for brow pencils, but I do like how the Etude House Drawing Eye Brow Pencil has color coded caps so you can differentiate between the pencil side and the spoolie side.  It's the little things.  I also like how the grey color leans slightly warm so it's not a true grey that might look weird on the skin. 


BEFORE AND AFTER

It resisted fading from running water!

Etude House Drawing Eye Brow Pencil Before & After


The Etude House Drawing Eye Brow Pencil did very well with the water test and did not wash off whatsoever when being held under running water.  With that said, I was still on the fence about this product.  I'm just used to brow pens which have a lot more depth as far as pigment is concerned.  However, the more I used it the more the material began to soften up and became a lot better to work with.  While I would probably reach for something of HG status for a date night, I think this pencil is good for running errands or going to work.  

I think the best thing about the Etude House Drawing Eye Brow Pencil is how easy it is to use though.  Unlike Brow Pens, there is virtually no learning curve.  This is probably the most "grab and go" brow product I have ever tried. 


FINAL THOUGHTS


I like the Etude House Drawing Eye Brow Pencil, but I think it's best suited for those whose brows only need to be filled in a little bit.  For those with sparse brows (or trichotillomania), it could be good as a background shade and then adding individual hairs on top using a brow pen like NYX Lift & Snatch Brow Tint Pen.  At the end of the day though, sparse brows may require something a bit more robust.

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Olive Young$5.00Flash Sales & Free Shipping Orders $60+
YesStyle$3.0910% Off First Purchase & Free Shipping Orders $59+

All in all, the Etude House Drawing Eye Brow pencil is the most affordable out of all of the brow products I have tried, and I think it's good for the price.

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Did you know that our favorite brand for everything snail makes hydrogel patches?  Because I didn't.  When I visited my local K-Beauty s...

Did you know that our favorite brand for everything snail makes hydrogel patches?  Because I didn't.  When I visited my local K-Beauty store looking for Collagen Eye Patches from Etude House, the SA showed me these Benton patches.  Yes, I absolutely did toss them in my basket before she even finished her sentence.  I love Benton.  

BENTON
Snail Bee Ultimate Hydrogel Eye Patch Review

Benton Snail Bee Ultimate Hydrogel Eye Patch Review


INFO SHEET


Brand:  Benton
Product:  Snail Bee Ultimate Hydrogel Eye Patch
Scent:  Subtle, Fresh
Price:  $28.00 for 30 Pairs (60 Pieces)
Where to Buy:  Amazon, Benton, Jolse, Olive Young, YesStyle

Benton is known for their very popular Snail Bee High Content Steam Cream which is a fantastic (and quite soothing) moisturizer; so of course I was interested when I saw Benton made Snail Bee Ultimate Hydrogel Patches!  At $0.93 per pair how could I say no?  That's a steal in my book, and from a trusted brand to boot!

Comes with the cutest little tongs.
No contamination here!

Check out that sparkle!


The packaging for Benton Snail Bee Ultimate Hydrogel Eye Patches was a lot nicer than expected too.  I think it was well thought out - the container is quite heavy, and underneath the lid is a interior cover with little tongs on top to help pick up the hydrogels without contamination.  I like how the interior cover is functional as well.  It creates a tight seal to keep the hydrogels fresh.  So you have the lid to keep air out, in addition to a secondary cover.  The little tongs are so cute.

I also did not expect the hydrogels to be black with gold sparkles - which I found to be pretty neat.  I liked how large they were too.  Far better than the Freeman Micro-Dart patches.  


INGREDIENTS


Being that these Snail Bee Ultimate Hydrogel Eye Patches are made by Benton; I fully expect the ingredients list to be full of goodies.  Here is what we got:

Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Carrageenan, Saccharomyces/Snail Secretion Filtrate Ferment Filtrate, Butylene Glycol, Charcoal Powder, Glucose, Potassium Chloride, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Diamond Powder, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pearl Powder, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, p-Anisic acid, Beta-Glucan, Gold, Levulinic acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Porphyra Yezoensis Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Phytoplacenta Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Copper Tripeptide-1, Dextrin, Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob) Gum, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (Guar) Gum, Mica, Titanium dioxide, iron oxides, Panthenol, Arginine, Bee Venom (Apitoxin), Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Aniba Rosodora (Rosewood) Wood Oil


Notable Ingredients:

  • Niacinamide - aka Vitamin B3.  Provides a wide range of benefits including the increase of moisture retention and elasticity, brightening, excess sebum control, and improved appearance of enlarged pores.
  • Saccharomyces/Snail Secretion Filtrate Ferment Filtrate - This nutrient-rich mucin is best known for its moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties.  Also said to be effective in healing blemishes. 
  • Sodium Hyaluronate - aka Hyaluronic Acid.  A very effective humectant that boosts the skin's moisture content, prevents dehydration, and preserves skin moisture. 
  • Pearl Powder - Containing amino acids and calcium, this antioxidant reduces fine lines and wrinkles while also stimulating collagen production.
  • Beta-Glucan - An anti-oxidant that soothes the skin and helps reduce redness.
  • Levulinic acid - An anti-microbial skin softening agent.
  • Melaleuca Alternifolia - aka Tea Tree Oil.  In small concentrations (such as this), this antioxidant acts as a skin soothing agent.  
  • Althaea Rosea Flower Extract - aka Mallow.  Helps soothe the skin and improve texture.
  • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract - Derived from the aloe vera plant, this antioxidant helps soothe the skin. 
  • Punica Granatum Fruit Extract - aka Pomegranate Extract. Skin soothing ingredient said to also help reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
  • Porphyra Yezoensis Extract - A Japanese seaweed extract that helps the skin retain moisture and protect it from UV radiation.
  • Chlorella Vulgaris Extract - An amino acid rich antioxidant said to help reduce collagen breakdown while also encouraging collagen production in the skin.
  • Laminaria Japonica Extract - A humectant that increases skin hydration.
  • Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract - aka Chamomile Extract.  This antioxidant has skin soothing properties.
  • Glycine Soja (Soybean) Phytoplacenta Extract - A powerful antioxidant that helps even out skin tone while also having anti-aging properties.
  • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract - aka Green Tea Extract.  An antioxidant that calms the skin with it's anti-irritant properties.  Said to improve the overall appearance of sun-damaged skin.
  • Copper Tripeptide-1 - Peptide that helps repair the skin while also increasing skin firmness and elasticity.
  • Bee Venom (Apitoxin) - Studies show that this ingredient effectively reduces fine lines and wrinkles.
  • Adenosine - Derived from yeast, this ingredient helps reduce wrinkles by increasing skin smoothness.

Oh my goodness... there are so many!  I was getting exhausted researching each ingredient.  Benton really loaded these up.  Though I'm not really sure if Diamond Powder and Gold are necessary... it's probably what makes those pretty sparkly bits.  

These hydrogels also appear to contain Mica; which has caused quite a stir in the beauty community due it possibly being linked to child labor in India.  It does depend on where the manufacturer sources this ingredient from though (which isn't always transparent).  Refinery 29 wrote an article about it here.  Now let's see what COSDNA thinks about the Benton Snail Bee Ultimate Hydrogel Eye Patches.


COSDNA ALERTS


Even though the Benton hydrogel patches have an extensive ingredients list, only three were marked as potential triggers according to COSDNA - two of which are significant.  

  • Carrageenan - 5 out of 5 (Acne), 2 out of 5 (Irritant) 
  • Butylene Glycol - 1 out of 5 (Acne)
  • Potassium Chloride - 5 out of 5 (Acne)

My skin is very acne prone, so I will be watching how it reacts closely.  Luckily, my skin is not really effected by Butylene Glycol or Carrageenan (Fragrance); so Potassium Chloride is my main concern.  It's important to understand the ingredients that you are putting on your skin so you will eventually learn what it tolerates and what it does not.  Similar to food ingredients - if you know something upsets your stomach, its best to avoid it going forward!


BEFORE AND AFTER

Benton Snail Bee Ultimate Hydrogel Eye Patches - Before and After


I wore the Benton Snail Bee Ultimate Hydrogel Eye Patches for about 20 minutes per the instructions.  After removing them, I wouldn't say my undereye felt moisturized; the skin felt a lot softer.  I did immediately notice that my fine lines weren't as deep set as before.  I checked back a few hours later to see if my undereye reverted back to looking like trash, and I am happy to say that the effects of these hydrogel patches last at least a few hours.

I can only imagine how they would work with continued use.  The fact that they contain so many beneficial ingredients on top of having results after the first wear is very promising.  


FINAL THOUGHTS


I love the Benton Snail Bee Ultimate Hydrogel Eye Patches.  I'm really happy the SA at my local K-Beauty shop turned me onto them.  Like I said before, I was going to purchase the Etude House Collagen Eye Patches at $2.00 per pair.  The Benton Eye Patches are less than half the cost of those.  Much more cost effective 😊.

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Amazon$25.20Free Shipping
Benton $28.00Free Shipping Orders $50+ and Free Samples
Jolse$23.80$3.00 Off First Purchase, Free Shipping Orders $30+, and Free Samples
Olive Young$28.00Flash Sales & Free Shipping Orders $60+
YesStyle$16.9210% Off First Purchase & Free Shipping Orders $59+

I will definitely repurchase these eye patches and plan on using them 1 - 2x per week or before going out.  Benton sure knows how to make a good product.  I'm really happy they worked out!  
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Summer is no friend of mine when it comes to my hair.  The heat and humidity just spells frizz.  It's usually around this time of year t...

Summer is no friend of mine when it comes to my hair.  The heat and humidity just spells frizz.  It's usually around this time of year that I start looking for a Deep Conditioning Treatment or even a Keratin Treatment.  This time around I've decided to try a more affordable option:  Ryo Damage Care Treatment.

RYO
Damage Care Treatment Review

Ryo Damage Care Hair Treatment


INFO SHEET


Brand:  Ryo
Product:  Damage Care Treatment
Scent:  Herbal
Price:  $9.99
Where to Buy:  Amazon, BeautyNetKorea, Olive Young

Since my Keratin Treatment is pretty much washed out, my hair is starting to look a little dull and could use some more love.  A small Korean Beauty shop opened nearby and had the Ryo Damage Care Treatment in stock.  It was pretty affordable so I decided to give it a try; since I've already had a great experience with Ryo's Shampoo and Conditioner.  


The texture is very rich and thick.


The consistency of Ryo Damage Care Treatment is luxuriously thick.  I've used quite a few Hair Treatments and this one is probably amongst the thickest I have seen.  I would say the texture is similar to a whipped (and herbal) petroleum jelly.  Let's see what it's made of!


INGREDIENTS


Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Behentrimonium Chloride, Pinus Sylvestris Bud Extract, Steartrimonium Chloride, Glycolipids, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Cnidium Officinale Rhizome Extract, Soy Protein, Alcohol, Iron Oxide Red, Trideceth-10, Butylene Glycol, Mica, Amodimethicone, Citric Acid, Isopropyl Alcohol, Titanium Dioxide, Tin Oxide, Disodium EDTA, PEG-90M, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance


Notable Ingredients:

  • Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil - Increases hair flexibility and shine.  
  • Glycolipids - Improves hair flexibility, smoothness, and reduces frizz.
  • Camellia Japonica Seed Oil - aka Tsubaki Oil.  A non-greasy hair moisturizer.  
  • Panax Ginseng Root Extract - Promotes hair growth.
  • Cnidium Officinale Rhizome Extract - Antioxidant that helps prevent hair loss and promotes hair growth.  
  • Soy Protein - Strengthens the hair while also increasing moisture, shine, and smoothness.

While I'm not as well versed with Haircare ingredients when compared to Skincare, I did my best trying to figure out what's what.  On paper, the ingredients for Ryo Damage Care Treatment seem pretty good!  

Though it does contain Mica; which has caused quite a stir in the beauty industry due it possibly being linked to child labor in India.  It does depend on where the manufacturer sources this ingredient from though (which isn't always transparent).  Refinery 29 wrote an article about it here.  I get why Mica would be included in makeup... but haircare?  I don't know.


BEFORE & AFTER

I'm very happy with the results.


The instructions for the Ryo Damage Hair Care Treatment are quite simple.  After washing my hair and rinsing thoroughly, I gently worked it into my wet locks.  Usually when I do a hair treatment, I aim for maximum moisture!  This means wearing a plastic cap over it and leaving it on for one hour.  Sometimes I'll even hit it with a Hair Steamer for a few minutes before putting the cap on.  After letting the conditioning treatment do its thing.  I rinsed it thoroughly with cold water.  

I am very impressed with the results!  I love the herbal scent and it made my curls incredibly soft and bouncy.  Since I do not currently have a Keratin Treatment, my hair was looking quite sad until I used Ryo.  Plus it's been over a year since my last hair cut... I took a close up of my curls in hopes to convey this.  


FINAL THOUGHTS


I will most definitely repurchase the Ryo Damage Care Treatment.  It's probably one of the most effective conditioning treatments I have tried.  Plus it is very affordable so what is not to love?

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Ryo has a lot of other products that looks like it would be worth trying.  I really just love anything with that herbal scent.  

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