review: C.B. 16 color eyeshadow & BOB crystal lipgloss

I got the opportunity to work together with Born Pretty Store and I was really happy to choose something from their website as I always wanted to order from them through their eBay store. They offer a huge amount of all things related to make-up, nail art and other things.
I chose a 16 color eyeshadow box and a lipgloss and I show you both of them including some swatches! How does that sound? (;

C.B. color box 16 colors eyeshadow, $17.86




First: I'm not sure if this price is correct. When I chose this I think it was cheaper... but I don't know anymore, sorry for that! All of these 16 eyeshadows are shimmery. They have a really shimmery, sometimes glittery overspray but when you rub that away the true shade will come to the surface. I have to say I'm pleased with the pigmentation, because I didn't expect much from it. (:
There are two color combinations available, I got #01! A mirror and also an eyeshadow sponge are included in the box.
You can see from my swatches above how nice they are! All swatches were made with an eyeshadow base! I will show some eye make-up looks with the palette when I have a little more time for it. (:
My rating: (3/5)

BOB crystal ligloss, $3.21




For this cheap price you get a decent lipgloss (12 ml). The color I got (#10) looks really peachy with golden glitter particles in it, but on the lips it's rather on the transparent side. A plus is that you don't feel the small pieces of glitter and it looks pretty on the lips. I would actually use this as a topper, for example on a pink lipstick - would look good! :D If you like rather transparent lip shades, then this is a lipgloss for you. It's not sticky and well scented and other than the poor pigmentation of this shade I have nothing to complain about! (:
I won't show any lip swatches because you can only see the golden shimmer on my lips - still nice! :D
My rating: (3/5)

Overall I'm really pleased with the customer service of Born Pretty Store and also of the help of Alicia, who helped me to chose the items and sent it to me. Greetings to you! (:
If you want to shop on their website don't forget to use my code to receive 10% off any order: NLH10! ♥

This review is sponsored. Nevertheless my opinion is always honest!

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Skinfood 'Fresh Apple Smooth Pore Cream' - first impression

Skinfood is a korean brand and the first I ever tried :D Just a short first impression on the 'Fresh Apple Smooth Pore Cream' by them, full review in a few weeks. What a loooong name~
What Skinfood is saying about this product: "A cooling and hydrating fresh unripe green apple extract and carbonated water that controls sebum production and tightens pores. At the end of your skin care routine apply sparingly to oily areas and enlarged pores."






Instructions written in korean q0q Can't read, sorry.


This cream is like a base. I use it before my make-up and also before I go to bed after my normal day cream and it claims to reduce the size of pores after approx. 4 weeks.
I can't tell if this is true, I only used it for a few days, but: it's soooo different from the KIKO primer I reviewed. The consistency is soft and smooth and also the face after applying the cream. (:
The scent really is like a fresh green apple and now the best: I was shine- and oil-free on the spots I used for more than 5-6 hours! :D
These are only samples but I will use them and if I like it I'll buy other products from the Fresh Apple series, especially the face mask and the toner. (Or something from the Pore Sake series? *sigh* Problems of a cosmetics-addict?!)

I ordered my samples on ebay.de. The shop name was f2plus1 (thanks to Sooyoona for recommending!) but you can also order it via beautynetkorea.com! (The eBay-shop belongs to them.)

Did you ever try out something by this brand? Any 'must-haves' from other asian brands? (;

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review: Sammydress lace bag + playful jewelry

Hi girls! A new fashion review today. :3 (Or rather this evening, it's 11pm here in Germany, haha~)
This time Sammydress sent me a few items that I received a few days ago. I really was happy with the quality I received, because t's not always easy to select what's good and what not in these Asian online shops.
Ok, on to the things I got as a present! (And I have to say: I really love the bag!)

Leaf ring and butterfly earstuds




I think these are really cute. I wish I had received the golden leaf ring so I could wear it together with the studs but nevertheless it's cute. It looks a little more delicate on the website but I like how it looks. All the rhinestones are secure and until now none felt off.
The earstuds are super glittery and pretty in real life. Also, the butterfly looked a little more delicate on the website. The rhinestones are beautiful and the color is quite rainbow-ish.
My rating:  (3/5) for both items.

Lace tote bag






I'm in love q0q This will look so good with the feather print chiffon dress from my last review, right? It's perfect for me. Not too big, not too small, perfect for everyday usage and it looks exactly like on their pictures. It also has an secure adjustable strap that you can clip on or off. This is also available in a nude color (and white) and I think I want this...
The only thing I don't like is that sometimes the golden details sound tinny when they bump together. But this is criticism on a high level, right? (;
My rating:  (4.5/5)

I had an easy and uncomplicated contact with Lily from Sammydress. The shipping took long but this is normal for a journey from Asia to Germany. Too bad there's no free shipping on everything like on other Asian websites, because the shipping to Germany was quite expensive but still bearable.
I'm really satisfied with this shop and it's safe for you to take a look! (: Happy shopping.

This review is sponsored. Nevertheless my opinion is always honest!

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