BENTON Cacao Moist and Mild Cream Review

When we think of cacao, we think of chocolate, right? However, did you know that cacao extract has moisturizing properties? 

I was sent this Cacao Moist and Mild Cream from BENTON for review purposes, but I'm excited to try a cacao product that's not greasy and heavy like typical cocoa butters.

Cacao, otherwise known as cocoa, is high in antioxidants and blocks harmful free radicals in the body. The exotic bean also contains omega 6 fatty acids which helps in cellular healing (hello, beautiful skin)!

Benton's Story

“Benton is inspired by and named after the movie 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' in which Benjamin Button grows younger with time...It may just be a fictional movie, but wouldn't most people have the same desire to be young again? Benton desires to restore your skin back to its original, healthy recipes, rather than to give temporary effects with harmful ingredients. Benton presents freshly made products by sticking to small batch production." 

Price: $16

Size: 50g

Shelf life: 6 months

Scent: None

Claims:

• Lightweight texture
• Suitable for summer
• Moist finish
• Water-oil balance
• Mild formula

Ingredients:

Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Water,   Sorbitan Olivate, 

1,2-Hexanediol,  Pentylene Glycol, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract,  Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract,   Usnea Barbata (Lichen) Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate,   Polyglutamic Acid, Madecassoside, Beta-Glucan,  Carbomer, Arginine, Xanthan Gum

I noticed that the cream was very lightweight. It seemed to literally melt from my body heat into a watery essence which would be appropriate for summetime (not so much for colder seasons when skin gets drier).

As you can see, the cream gave my skin a dewy complexion (which is totally different from a greasy feeling and appearance).

Overall, this cream is extremely lightweight and appropriate for all skin types. As an eczema sufferer, I found that the cream did little for my flaky patches but did wonders on my face. Plus, the fact that the cream is made from natural ingredients and unscented is a huge plus for those with sensitive skin like me.

Sponsored Review (Jolse): MISSHA Pore Clear Cleansing Brush

Hey guys!

It certainly has been a while...;; I apologize for my spontaneous hiatus; it really wasn't planned or anything. The past year has been really hectic...juggling school and violin is already a challenge for me so blogging regularly on top of that was just unrealistic. I'm currently on winter break so hopefully I will get a few posts in (before I disappear again..?).

Do any of you even remember me ; - ; ? I really did miss my readers and blogging...but putting that aside, how is everyone's winter break? I hope you're enjoy this beautiful holiday season with your friends and family :)

Alright, onto the review portion of this post!!

Today I'll be reviewing the MISSHA Pore Clear Cleansing Brush sponsored by Jolse. 

I'm really ashamed to say this, but this review is over a year overdue...lol.......sorry orz; I'm actually terrible. Like I mentioned above, school and violin has been devouring my time (but I guess that really shouldn't be an excuse for me being so incompetent in keeping up with my sponsors) so I couldn't really get to my blog and reviewing things until now. Thank you to all my sponsors for being so tolerant with  me! If you've read my previous reviews on products from Jolse (here and here), then you'll know how much I adored this site.

I'm happy to say that Jolse is still the amazing site it was in the past, and even better! The site really has changed since I've last seen it but it still has so many sales, discounts, and free samples available to its customers. Please do check it out!

Sponsored GIVEAWAY + Review (Maplelens): GEO Super Angel Gray XCM-215

Hello everyone!

This is a REALLY LATE circle lens review drafted from July (4 months ago lol)...sponsored by Maplelens. Thank you!

They kindly offered to send me this pair of GEO Super Angel Gray XCM-215 for review purposes. Stick around 'till the end for a giveaway they're also hosting!

Picture credit: www.contactlensxchange.com/

First off, let me tell you guys that Maplelens' customer service, shipping, pretty much everything, is AMAZING. You guys have probably already heard of them because of how popular they are with circle lens-buyers all over the world. Shipped with Fedex Express, this package reached me in under 72 hours. They're based in Malaysia, and I'm living in the US! Neat huh? Unfortunately, to receive this speedy shipping, you'll need to pay $10+ > n < (You receive free shipping with orders over $50, though!) The prices and variety of lenses really make up for the shipping charge. Please do check them out, if you haven't already!

Information:

Diameter: 14.8mm
Water Content: 38%
Base Curve: 8.6mm
Type: 1 year disposal

Price:

$19+shipping ($10+) at Maplelens

This box and cute hippo lens case both came in a bubble wrapped bag which was also in the bubble wrapped Fedex envelope. Very secure! :D

Giveaway (3 Winners!) + Gifts From ToFebruary

Hello everyone!

Today I'm going to be reviewing a shop that many of you have heard about already. That's right! 

To February~

If you're a user of tumblr, then you'll know that To February is extremely popular among the asian/Kpop-fan bloggers ^ u ^ To February sells cute jewelry, clothing, Kpop/Kdrama items, and much more!

Things I Love About To February:
♥ Really cute website!
♥ Affordable
♥ High quality
♥ Wide variety of cute things to choose from
♥ Quick and friendly customer service

So, Cara (the owner of the store) kindly sponsored me with four pieces of jewelry that I get to show you guys! Thank you so much Cara! (This is totally irrelevant, but while I was stalking their YouTube I found a video of Cara...SHE IS SO GORGEOUS.)

First, let me apologize for the weird lighting as I decided to take the photos outside. Outside is usually the place with the best lighting for me, but it was cloudy outside so...yeah. Sorry! ; A ;

Sponsored Review (Jolse): Etude House Ice Shot Cool Band Freeze Foam

Hello!

As you can see, I'm updating more often because I have so many products I want to review and I still want to talk about Korea, so I hope you don't find my excessive posting to be spammy > o <

I'm sure you've all heard about this famous (maybe infamous) Etude House Ice Shot Cool Band Spray that I will be reviewing today.

This product was sponsored by Jolse. Please do check them out as they have sales and discounts every single day! They free shipping internationally which is also a plus. 

They have also sponsored the Holika Holika Jewel Light Under Maker in #01 Plumping White which I have reviewed in my previous post.

Thank you so much JiEun-ee unnie!

Now onto the review! As usual, here are the official photos:

Here is also a (very cheesy) video that goes more into detail with this product.

Sponsored Review (Jolse): Aegyosal ft. Holika Holika Jewel Light Under Maker #01

Hi guys!! 

Today I'll be doing a review on the Holika Holika Jewel Light Under Maker in #01 Plumping White!

This was kindly sponsored by Jolse, which is I think my favorite cosmetics shop EVER because of how many products there are, the cheap prices, constant sales/discounts, free samples, and not to mention: 

FREE SHIPPING WITH NO MINIMUM ORDER REQUIREMENTS

*screams silently*

 I really apologize to JiEun-ee unnie for this being so late as I was supposed to receive my package more than a month ago, but my local post office messed things up :x I only just received my package yesterday so screw you post office people!! T n T

Well, onto the review! Here are some official pictures:

Sponsored Back to School Giveaway (2cutestationery)

Hello everyone!

Today I'm going to introduce to you guys my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE store for ordering cute Asian stationery: 2cutestationery!

Some of you guys are lucky enough to have a physical Asian stationery store like Morning Glory nearby, but most of us don't >: If you're like me, and you just have an addiction for cute things, then 2cutestationery is the way to go! Just look at these-- * o *

International Giveaway + Gifts From VIVI-Clothes

Hello everyone!

Today I received a package (well, envelope...) from one of my sponsors, VIVI-Clothes.

Picture credit: www.asianfashionclothesblog.wordpress.com/

If you haven't already seen my post on VIVI-Clothes already, please do! Or, if TL;DR, VIVI-Clothes is a really cute company that focuses on Asian fashion based in Netherlands! It ships internationally and carries a lot of things from Korean fashion, gyaru brands (like Liz Lisa!), weird body slimming products, and even cosplay! Their customer service is super fast so I definitely recommend this store ♥

It took 10 days for my package to arrive from Netherlands to here (the USA). Pretty fast, in my opinion!

Sponsored Review (Kpop2): NEO Dali Brown

Hello lovelies! ♥

Today I will be reviewing NEO Dali Brown.

*gasp* Two review posts in two consecutive days?!
Yeah, summer just started this week and I have a lot of time on my hands ; u ; nojk I'm just not doing the stuff I should be doing right now L-LOL;;

Picture credit: N/A

These lenses were kindly sponsored by Kpop2.

Kpop2 is the best store for super cheap circle lenses! They have a whole category for lenses around $10 a pair~ When you visit their website, don't be fooled by the diameters. The diameter in the title of each circle lens, is its graphic diameter (meaning, how big the actual design is). I find this more helpful than the typical lens diameter because you can have a 15.0 mm lens diameter, with only a 14.5 mm graphic diameter which can really trick you when you're looking for something enlarging!

With quick service, kind staff, a huge variety of lenses to choose from, and really quick shipping (I received my package in 5 days, and they're based in Korea!), Kpop2 will be my go-to whenever I want to purchase circle lenses.

Information:

Lens Diameter: 14.2 mm

Graphic Diameter: 13.3 mm

Water Content: 45%

Base Curve: 8.6 mm

Type: 1 year disposal

Price:

$11+free shipping at Kpop2

Sponsored Review (WISHtrend): OST Original Pure Vitamin C 20 Serum

Hello my lovely readers!

Today, I will be reviewing one amazing product, the OST Original Pure Vitamin C 20 Serum.
(I feel like all my review posts start out like this L-LOL;; Is this too boring? ; u ;)

Picture credit: http://www.wishtrend.com/

This serum was kindly sponsored by WISHtrend.

WISHtrend is an amazing online store which ships worldwide, and has a huge range of Korean cosmetics to choose from. If you have not already read my post on WISHtrend, please do so here!
Their shipping is relatively fast-- I received my package within 10 days.

This item is ranked as the best selling item in Singapore and WISHtrend.

Price: 

$25 at WISHtrend

Pros:

♥ 20% of the serum is pure Vitamin C (hence the name? haha~)

♥ Whitens skin

♥ Fades scarring

♥ Removes blackheads/whiteheads

♥ Improves and evens out complexion

♥ Softens and moisturizes skin

♥ Prevents premature signs of aging

♥ Gently exfoliates

♥ Tightens pores

♥ Reasonably priced

Cons:

★ Sticky

★ May sting skin

★ Smells slightly medicinal (but it also smells like oranges)

★ Glass packaging, so it may break easily

WISHtrend: The Hub of Korean Beauty Secrets

Hello lovelies!

Fun fact: did you know that South Korea is about twelve years ahead of the US in terms of skincare technology? That's right! TWELVE YEARS. Amazing right?

That's why a majority of Koreans have flawless skin, and why all my skincare products are imported from South Korea!

Sadly, there are people all over the world who want to achieve flawless skin and cannot get their hands on products in Korea.

But I've found the solution: WISHtrend