The one thing about Korean cosmetics that I highly adore is the packaging. I don't know how they do it, but they do it well considering they have a huge fan base over the ages of 20! Now that I've gotten older, my preferences have changed quite a bit in terms of what I look for in cosmetics/skincare. I do try to stray from cutesy/girly packaging and veer towards sleek/clean looks such as Chanel or NARS. Of course, the inner 15 year old me still squeals in delight when I run into adorable products such as these next two:
 

Now Tony Moly is best known for their lip tints. Ever since the existence of Boys Over Flower (which populated the whole world in the Korean Drama industry) everyone's been gunning after Geum Jan Di's stained lips. I never hopped onto that band wagon as I find that particular look unflattering on me even though I do have the lip tint from the brand. Now, that doesn't mean I don't like Tony Moly overall because truthfully, I've never tried any other cosmetics from them before besides the lip tints. These two products caught my eyes immediately when I was shopping around in a local Korean shop the other day because:

1. The Pink Beam reminded me of Benefit's High Beam, but the price tag was WAY less.
2. That's a KITTY CAT shaped lipstick!!!
3. It's Tony Moly--Here's my chance to explore this brand even more.

Obviously, excitement levels were high when I took these beauts to the cash register (the lady looked at me funny too...).





Unfortunately I never had the chance to indulge in Benefit's High Beam due to the hefty price tag on it. To me, it wasn't really worth it to splurge on a cream highlighter when I have my handy dandy natural face oils to "shine" up my face. Seeing as how this was a much cheaper alternative, I decided to give a REAL highlighter a chance.

Product Rating: 4/5

This product is pretty darn amazing for what it is! I actually quite like how sheer it can be when completely blended out, or how pigmented the shimmer is when you use a light hand. It creates a rather radiant sheen on your skin and looks lovely to top off your matte foundation with. Another great thing is that it sets like a powder! This really creates a rather natural finish--ones that Korean actresses are so well known for.




Product Rating: 4.5/5

This lipstick surprised me quite a lot. I wasn't expecting a glossy finish with velvety smooth application at all, nope! I was actually thinking that when I bought it, I would regret it because as cute as the kitty packaging was, it felt really cheap. Truthfully, I didn't even try to swatch this inside the store. I grabbed it and did not think further because the only thing that captivated me was the lovable design. I daresay that I made a mistake in thinking such things because not only is the color beautiful, I love how it gives you a rather just "bitten" lip color. I sheered it out just a tad since I wanted something more casual on my lips, but if not, the color is quite pigmented enough to last for a good 3-4 hours without eating. The only woes I do have with this is that it transfers very easily since it is a glossy and creamy lipstick--the lasting power will not stay if you decide to nom on something or sip on a cup of coffee while working (been there, done that--oops!).


Here are a few photos of me wearing both the lipstick and the highlighter: