HOLIKA HOLIKA collaborates with GUDETAMA this fall.

There's no lack of collaboration cosmetics in Korea lately, just recently I wrote about THE FACE SHOP X DISNEY's collection. Back in March there's MISSHA X LINE FRIENDS collection. In between these are a dozen of other collaborations that I didn't get to find out until much later.

Gudetama is a cute lazy egg. I think the laziness really speaks to many of us, since it's acting out our inner most lazy self in an adorable way.

This is a small collection, but interesting nonetheless.

FACE 2 CHANGE PHOTO READY TONE-UP CUSHION | 13900 WON

You'll always be picture perfect with this cushion foundation! It's light coverage retains the natural skin look, while its reflective particles reflect light to make your skin brighter and more luminous. It's also sebum and sweat resistant, ensuring longevity.



It seems like there's only one shade available since I didn't see any other available. It really whitens the skin, but it doesn't look too unnatural in my opinion. As in, it looks like how a person with naturally fair skin looks like.

SWEET COTTON PORE COVER POWDER | 7900 WON

This fine powder keeps your matte and moisturized thanks to the natural plant extracts. On top of using it as a finishing powder, it can also be used on the eyelids as an eyeshadow primer, on the hair as a sebum absorber, also as an deodorant (!? according to their official site!).

I think this is similar to Innisfree's No-Sebum loose powder.

SWEET COTTON SEBUM CLEAR PACT | 7900 WON

Similar to the powder above, this compact powder also absorbs excess sebum to keep the shine under control. However, this is gonna be more convenient since it's in a pressed powder form, making it travel friendly.

JELLY DOUGH BLUSHER | 8900 WON

The name of the product describes its texture explicitly - it's soft like a dough?

The blush is formulated with a bunch of fruit extracts packed with vitamin C and antioxidants. I'm not sure how well that transfer to your skin to actually make any significant impact on the conditions of your skin, but one thing for sure, the variety of shades will impart a healthy glow and flush of colour onto your cheeks.

Available in 4 shades.

If you notice the design on the packaging, it tells you the shade colour according to the fruit on the pudding. So we have grapefruit (01), plum (02), apricot (03), and cherry (04). Isn't it cute!?

CUPCAKE EYE PALETTE SHADOW | 12000 WON

An eyeshadow quad consisting of a mix of matte, satin, and shimmery eye shadows, available in two colour variations.

01 RED VELVET is a red toned brown palette, carrying shades of copper and oxidized iron.

02 TIRAMISU is a neutral brown palette, housing shades of gold and mocha.

EGG BUN PUFF | 2800 WON

The sponge is shaped to fit every part of your face perfectly: the sharper end for nooks and crannies like the side of your nose, and the flatter bottom for flatter surfaces like the cheeks and forehead.

DESSERT HAND CREAM | 7900 WON

A collection of mini hand creams (30g each), it comes in three "flavours", custard, sherbet, and cream cheese. They are also available individually for 3000 won each.

Mickey up girls!

I don't usually follow makeup releases by The Face Shop, because there are simply too many Korean brands to look out for. A lot of them simply don't register on my limited radar. But my antennas picked up the cute mickey packaging this time round!

This is quite the full collection - face, eyes and lips! There are two skin care items which I conveniently left out of this entry.

1. CC LASTING CUSHION SPF 50 PA+++| 15G | 20000 WON

Sheer, mildly hydrating and dewy. Covers up pores and long wear.

Available in 3 shades.

2. CC COOLING CUSHION SPF 50 PA+++ | 20000 WON

Very hydrating, less sticky but still dewy looking, sheer coverage. Cools down skin.

Colour selection same as above.

3. BB POWER PERFECTION CUSHION SPF 50 PA+++ | 20000 WON

Full coverage, hydrating and dewy.

Colour selection same as above.

4. SUN CUSHION SPF 34 PA++ | 19000 WON

Sun block in cushion form!

Say what????? Yea, I don't get it either.

This might be more useful for reapplication after you got your full face of makeup done?

Available in Mickey and Minnie packaging.

5. INK GEL STICK | 13000 WON

Buttery smooth, the saturated colours wears well on the lips providing long lasting hydration and colour.

6. WATERY TINT (6 SHADES)| 4500 WON

Available in 6 shades.

7. TINTED LIP BALM | 7000 WON

A hydrating lip balm that gives you a slight tint, great for creating the healthy natural look.

Available in 2 shades

8. MONO POP SHADOW PALETTE | 18000 WON

You can easily create dimensions on your eyes with the selection of neutral brown eyeshadows in this palette. Finish the look with any of the 3 lip colour, all chosen for its versatility in every day life.

Whether you like orange or pink tones, you are pampered with 8 eye shadows in each of the palette. The colours are carefully paired with earth tones to make it easy to wear.

9. COLORING STICK SHADOW | 6000 WON

You can now achieve flattering eye looks with their simple to use eyeshadow stick. Just draw it on and blend!

10. ALL-PROOF AUTO LINER | 7000 WON

Sebum, sweat and water resistant! Now you don't have to worry about having panda eyes at the end of the day!

11. ALL-PROOF MASCARA | 11000 WON / 14000 WON

01 (Super Proof, 11000 won) and 03 (Mega Proof, 14000 won) are both waterproof, but 03 is an all rounder - it has lengthening, volumizing and curling effects, while 01 was designed for maximum curls only.

02 (Daily Proof, 14000 won) is a film type mascara. You can remove it easily with lukewarm water, but it still has sufficient resistance against water and sebum.

12. ALL-PROOF EYE KIT | 9900 WON

Each set comes with a Mega Proof mascara (black only) and an Auto Liner, which comes in two colour variations, black or brown.

13. ALL-PROOF EYE KIT TIN CASE | 19000 WON

Same offering as above, except for the beautiful tin case. 

Ending thoughts:
So, what do you think? I thought the Mickey ears on the mascara tube is really cute! Korean brands are crazy over collaborations with other brands now, and I can't say I dislike them!

Also, the eyeshadow palette has a beautiful combination of colours. I didn't see any official swatches, so I have no idea how pigmented they are, nor what kind of texture they have. It would be a steal IF the colour payoff is amazing! But one can only expect so much from Korean brands because their formulation is different from the Western counterpart.

If you're interested in getting them, you might be able to find them online. 

Image credit: THE FACE SHOP

Another beautiful collection!

Etude House has launched their new PINK SKULL collection this September! Wanna look lovely and cute? Or do you prefer a cool and funky look? Now you can achieve both looks easily with this collection.



This is a small collection consisting of products for eyes (eyeshadow, mascara), face (blush), lips (lipstick), body (perfume), and nails (nail polish). Quite comprehensive, I'd say!

From now till 29 September 2016, you can get 10% off all products from this series! I've linked them up to the etude house website for you already! Prices listed here in this entry is BEFORE discount.

PINK SKULL COLOR EYES | USD 22.80

Available in two variations, each set comes with 9 eyeshadows with finishes ranging from matte to shimmery.

01 is more yellowish and lighter in colour, while 02 is more pinkish and darker in colour.

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PINK SKULL CURL FIX MASCARA | USD14.40

This water and sebum resistant formula will make sure your lashes stay curled the entire day!

Available in two shades.

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PINK SKULL CURL FIX MASCARA LONG LASH | USD14.40

The mascara wand is designed to deposit the mascara in such a way that it lengthens your lashes, while holding its curl for 24 hours. Also water and sebum resistant.

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PINK SKULL CREAM BLUSHER | USD 11.10

Achieve a natural and healthy looking face with their moisturizing cream blusher, available in two shades.

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PINK SKULL TWIN SHOT LIPS TINT | USD 14.40

Spice up the tinted mousse with a pearly shot colour! Avalable in two shades.

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PINK SKULL COLORFUL SCENT EAU DE PERFUME | USD 27.60

This scent is going to be cute and alluring at the same time. It's top note consist of raspberry, grape and pear, giving off a refreshing scent before mellowing into its rose, muguet and freesia middle notes. It's vanilla, sandalwood and musk base notes adds warmth to the scent. 

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PINK SKULL PLAY NAIL | USD 3.90

Get pretty and cute nails with this 5 new shades of nail polish!

Two of them are glittery (#1 and #2). #3 and #4 appears to have micro-glitter, and #5 has a cream finish.

Ending thoughts:

I really love the colour combination of the eyeshadow palette this time round (especially 02). They look really pretty in the pan, but I do not know if the colour translates as well when put on skin. They look kinda meh in the swatches don't you think? The reddish and deeper tones chosen for this palette makes me wanna huddle up on my imaginary reading chair, left hand holding a glass of red wine while my right hand is trying to flip the pages of my imaginary book next to a dimly lit table lamp.

Everything seems better in my imagination :P

That aside, the black glittery nail polish IS TO DIE FOR!!! Its name translates to "universe-like black", which seems appropriate! If only glitter polish isn't such a PITA to remove.. Also, knowing what the perfume is made of seriously makes me want to give it a whiff. It does sound like something I'll like! Fruity, sweet and invading, before dying down to something inviting. 

As in, "please come near me and sniff me" kind of inviting. *smirk*