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.

Fall shade of mind. Get it? State (shade) of mind?

Colourpop has released a fall collection with colours inspired by plum, terracotta and dusty rose. There are new shades of Super Shock Shadow, Super Shock Blush, Ultra Matte Lip, Ultra Glossy Lip, Ulta Satin Lip, Lippie Stix, and Lippie Pencil.

I haven't had the chance to try out their products yet, but this collection of colours have me mesmerized!

STUDIO 1400 | USD 18

A collection of pearly eye shadows to create recreate jewel effects on your eyes, including shades:

8 Track: Deep dirty gold (Pearlized)

Static: Burgundy (Pearlized)

Donna: Rich emerald green (Pearlized)

White rabbit: Bright copper (Pearlized)

Visit Temptalia for swatches!

ZINGARA | USD 18

Featuring a mixture of matte, satin and pearly eye shadows, this set includes:

Paradox: Burgundy red (satin)

Elixir: Terracotta/dark orange (Matte)

Seeker: Reddish brown (Matte)

Jinxie: Soft gold (Pearlized)

SUPER SHOCK SHADOW | USD 5

Paisley: Sheer golden ivory (Glitter sheer)

Brady: Soft dusty rose (Matte)

Muse: Vibrant coppery rose (Pearlized)

Stereo: Blakened burgundy with copper and pink violet duo chrome glitter (Metallic)

Tang: Soft dusty plum (Matte)

ULTRA SATIN LIP | USD 6

Baracuda: Warm deepened rose

Femme: Faded dirty lilac

Calypso: Mid-tone pinky nude

Hutch: Deep blackened violet

ULTRA MATTE LIP | USD 6

Times square: Muted pink beige

Viper: Dusty rose

Notion: Red violet

Mama: Burnt orange

Love bug: Rich terracotta

ULTRA GLOSSY LIP | USD 6

Sookie: Rich plum

LIPPIE STIX | USD 5

Dukes: Dark blackberry (Matte)

LIPPIE PENCIL | USD 5

Dukes: Dark blackberry (Matte)

SUPER SHOCK CHEEK BLUSH | USD 8

Bardot: Rusty red copper (Pearlized)

Ending notes:
My favourite item out of all? It has got to be the Super Shock Shadow in the shade Stereo. I love the combination of a dark colour and chrome/glittery finish.

So mysterious, so understated. Right up my alley! It has a galaxy-effect to it, if you see swatches of it you'll understand.

But, on a more practical note, there might be a certain level of difficulty in making the shade work on my skin tone without it looking as though I had a bruised eye. I'll stick to ogling at its swatches for now, until I come up with a way to correct that problem (of wearing purple-y shades).

Image credit: Colourpop

Here's the Top 5 creams to get you through dry times.

In the spirit of fall, it seems appropriate to talk about moisturizing creams.

Creams are an emulsion containing not just oils, but also water, so it is obviously less greasy, absorbs faster, and can feel lighter than an oil!

Most of these creams are perfect for preparing your face for makeup, since they sink in relatively faster than oils, you don't need to wait that long before applying stuff to your face. Also, because they have more body than oils, you can layer it on thick if you need to without worrying about it dripping everywhere else that isn't your face.

Here are 5 creams that's been chosen by the Koreans. Mind you, the air in Korea is super dry during winter, so you can take their word when they say these creams are highly moisturizing.

1. KIEHL'S | ULTRA FACIAL CREAM

Formulated with plant extract and glacier water, the mineral oil free cream is enriched with a blend of nourishing natural oils such as sweet almond oil and apricot kernel oil, giving your skin long lasting hydration that is suitable for all skin types.

2. CLINIQUE | MOISTURE SURGE EXTENDED THIRST RELIEF

The gel texture gives you a lightweight finish that still deeply moisturizes your skin for up to 24 hours, thanks to the blend of Aloe Vera and other plant extracts.

3. BELIF | THE TRUE CREAM MOISTURIZING BOMB

Proven to provide long lasting moisturization, the gel-like-cream contains Comfrey leave extracts that gently moisturizes your skin and protecting you from dryness and tightness for extended periods of time.

You can read musingofamuse's review of the cream here.

4. NATURE REPUBLIC | SUPER AQUA MAX COMBINATION WATERY CREAM

The cream forms a protective film of moisture on the skin, shielding the skin from the external environment. Formulated with hyaluronic acid, it can keep your skin moist without the heaviness of a thicker cream, making it perfect for combination skin types.

5. HIMILAYA HERBALS | NOURISHING SKIN CREAM

The cream is lightweight, non greasy and moisturizing, made with a blend of Aloe Vera, Winter Cherry and Indian Kino tree to provide you with the nourishment your skin needs.