tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post6519814849758410117..comments2024-01-03T02:45:27.257-05:00Comments on Musings of a Muse: Korean Cosmetic Brandsthe Musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03316544097349681503noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-59942585572679552742008-06-27T21:00:00.000-04:002008-06-27T21:00:00.000-04:00hey.. i stumbled on your page and its adorable! i ...hey.. i stumbled on your page and its adorable! i was wondering what do you think is the best brand for face bb cream and powder makeup. i want that flawless looking skin. thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-32714856894668301032008-06-03T22:43:00.000-04:002008-06-03T22:43:00.000-04:00hello casey!You've stopped at the right place :) ...hello casey!<BR/><BR/>You've stopped at the right place :) I try to keep abreast of the latest and greats in Korea, Japan, and other Asian countries :) Plus Europe!<BR/><BR/>I agree about the natural look the products give plus the excellent quality for the price :)<BR/><BR/>You are right :) It's available in many stores in San Fran. Sadly I've yet to run across any shops here in New York that sell it!<BR/><BR/>I'm hoping to open an online store shortly that will be carrying brands such as Clio, Etude House, Etc :)<BR/><BR/>Thanks so much for your comment! And I hope we talk again really soon!the Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316544097349681503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-56429396761570523902008-06-03T21:40:00.000-04:002008-06-03T21:40:00.000-04:00i have been looking everywhere for updates and inf...i have been looking everywhere for updates and info on korean brands. i love the way they work for me. plus since koreans are all about the perfect "natural" look i love the way all their products apply and usually give that understated beauty look.<BR/><BR/>i think they sell CLIO in some parts of the US. Last time i visited Seattle they had some of their products (among others) inside an asian market.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-48345364182522747222008-03-26T13:12:00.000-04:002008-03-26T13:12:00.000-04:00hello anonymous!Thank you very much for your comme...hello anonymous!<BR/><BR/>Thank you very much for your comment ;) and compliment! I have a passion for all good things asian ;) and cosmetics would be one of those things hehe!<BR/><BR/>The muse is sad :( The only thing I ever tried from Dodo Club are the masks. It was blue and it was so hydrating and lovely. I've never tried anything else sadly :(<BR/><BR/>Cathy Cat is SOOOO AWESOME! I'm glad you brought it up and I should have too b/c it's totally kawaii!<BR/><BR/>I love the small trio shadows! Those are so killer. I sadly haven't purchased any of it! But it's so cutes!<BR/><BR/>I'm doing a brand spotlight on Indonesia soon and a few other locations ;) I hope you'll drop by to read those ;)<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the comment I can discuss Korean cosmetics all day hehe!the Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316544097349681503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-59251315727177096932008-03-26T12:35:00.000-04:002008-03-26T12:35:00.000-04:00muse, your knowledge of asian beauty brands astoun...muse, your knowledge of asian beauty brands astounds me. you are freaking awesome. have you checked out DoDo Club? I think that line is totally up your alley, (also from Korea). and the line called Cathy Cat is so cute too, with applicators attached to elastic strings like cell phone charms.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-65788696146594827282008-03-22T01:17:00.000-04:002008-03-22T01:17:00.000-04:00hey jen sorry 'bout my very long delay in replying...hey jen sorry 'bout my very long delay in replying!<BR/><BR/>This post was inspired by you btw!<BR/><BR/>Honestly even though it's marked up it's nice to have it available locally!<BR/><BR/>$20 is a bit much though! <BR/><BR/>*mwah*<BR/>It's my absolute pleasure to do it for you! Korea has a fountain of fab brands and I hope you're able to get some at retail cost ;) And enjoy 'em too!<BR/><BR/>I'm getting the new Peach Collection in soon so I hope I can review it for you before your mum leaves!<BR/><BR/>Aww poo! I'm so sorry to hear that :( But the good news is you can pick for yourself rather then depend on her for getting them! It's kinda funnier that way ya know!?<BR/><BR/><BR/>You're most welcome!<BR/>If I think of any other must have brands I'll shout at you!<BR/><BR/>Love ya<BR/>Happy Easter!<BR/><BR/>Again sorry for my delayed reply!the Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316544097349681503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-81619308832245821022008-03-20T12:32:00.000-04:002008-03-20T12:32:00.000-04:00booo i posted a big long response to this and it d...booo i posted a big long response to this and it didn't go through :(. oh well. <BR/><BR/>with regards to the enprani, i found them at the cosmetics counter in my local korean market. i could stomach the $20 for gloss, which i'm sure is really marked up, but not the shadows since i wasn't sure of their quality and i'd never heard of the brand.<BR/><BR/>i just wanted to say thanks SO SO much for doing this post for me-i was expecting a short list of sorts, nothing this comprehensive. you're amazing as always.<BR/><BR/>i'm putting together a list with images (thanks to you) for my mother who's leaving for korea in a few weeks. unfortunately i can't make it this time around as i have classes, and i'm seriously doubtful that she'll have the time to stop by stores other than duty free, so it looks like i might not be able to get my hands on these until my next trip to korea.<BR/><BR/>but either way i absolutely love this list, and will be holding onto it. thanks again!!*Jen*https://www.blogger.com/profile/13636627923833206270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-45535578497710258442008-03-20T11:37:00.000-04:002008-03-20T11:37:00.000-04:00hey liz!Nope :( True. If they fail to reply ima...hey liz!<BR/><BR/>Nope :( True. If they fail to reply imagine if I purchased!<BR/><BR/>Sadly JPmon is the same it's error ridden and difficult to get through what certain products all!<BR/><BR/>I WISH I read characters but no such luck ;P It'd make life easier that's for sure hehe!the Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316544097349681503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-27130300232852838112008-03-18T14:32:00.000-04:002008-03-18T14:32:00.000-04:00They haven't replied to your email? Hmmmm.... I sa...They haven't replied to your email? Hmmmm.... I say, forget about them then! If they can't be trusted with email communication, I'm certainly not going to trust them with my money! >:T<BR/><BR/>I believe there are Korean sites that do offer international shipping.... the only downside is that Korean websites don't often have English versions... and even when they do, it's often error-riddled. So unless you understand Korean, I wouldn't feel too confident buying off their website.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-89969228357402965342008-03-18T14:13:00.000-04:002008-03-18T14:13:00.000-04:00hey hiromix!Can you email? I got a ? for you!Skin...hey hiromix!<BR/><BR/>Can you email? I got a ? for you!<BR/><BR/>Skin Food I haven't tried but I hear so many raves about it! I've been curious about the skin finishes they have!<BR/><BR/>I'm so happy to hear all the raves b/c I totally want some now!<BR/><BR/>Do tell me more ;) I'm so curious about the skincare as well as the makeup items ;)<BR/><BR/><BR/>Get some sleep lovie!<BR/><BR/>Good dreams!the Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316544097349681503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-9026026504019790682008-03-18T13:56:00.000-04:002008-03-18T13:56:00.000-04:00hey liz!I've never had success with Joseibi :( I...hey liz!<BR/><BR/>I've never had success with Joseibi :( It appears like it's a compiled list of products without anyway to purchase! I have emailed but no reply sigh!<BR/><BR/>aw it's not your fault ;) Too bad as they have a good selection from different brands!<BR/><BR/>gawd rmk was a shocker when I learned the cases didn't come with plus they cheesy plastic ones are the cheapest and the mirror ones are more $$!<BR/><BR/>So disappointing :(the Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316544097349681503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-69767196339959968362008-03-18T12:28:00.000-04:002008-03-18T12:28:00.000-04:00oooh~!!very thorough, muse! I am about to hit the ...oooh~!!very thorough, muse! I am about to hit the sack as it's past 1am in seoul and i need to be awake in 6 hours :( but wanted to tell you about a brand, which is my absolute fav when it comes to korean lower price range brands: Skin Food.<BR/>I adoore it! and so do my friends in vienna whom i regularly endow with those gems :) if u wanna i can tell u more about it next time. for now i'll need to get some sleep...zzzZZ - hiromixAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-59143572579350980132008-03-18T11:27:00.000-04:002008-03-18T11:27:00.000-04:00Hmmmm, I was just at Joseibi.com.... and their sit...Hmmmm, I was just at Joseibi.com.... and their site is different now! The last time I was there was May 07 and I was able to see the price for each item and add it to my shopping cart. I had to e-mail them for shipping charges though. I don't know what's happened to the site. Perhaps anyone interested in purchasing stuff from them could email them for more info? Sorry I couldn't be of any help.<BR/><BR/>I'm with you on the RMK cases... was surprised when the salesgirl asked if I wanted to buy the duo compact case seeing as I wouldn't have anything to put the e/s pans in after I open them. :(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-35609429716003372372008-03-18T09:31:00.000-04:002008-03-18T09:31:00.000-04:00hey humming!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Missed you!I bet Uni ...hey humming!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<BR/><BR/>Missed you!<BR/><BR/>I bet Uni is busy :)<BR/><BR/>aw I'm so happy the post was helpful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<BR/><BR/>Banilla Co is SOOOOOOOOOOO amazing and cheap! The products are fantastic and the catalog is so vast. So many good things to choose from!<BR/><BR/>Clio is lovely but pricewise Banilla is so much better!<BR/><BR/>I haven't tried the mineralized marble shadows but I lem them hard!<BR/><BR/>The price is too good! Sigh we need this stuff stateside!<BR/><BR/>Etude does have rather bad quality but I give a Muse approval because the colors are so buildable. It reminds me of MJ in quality. It takes a bit of work but in the end you can create some lovely looks!<BR/><BR/>I haven't tried the Fix Mascara. Does it have a cult following?<BR/><BR/>Vidivici is def something I'd like to try due to it's rave reviews but I'm with you the packaging is just blah and so boring :(<BR/><BR/>Too old ladyish.<BR/><BR/>You're most welcome I had fun with this post!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for commenting :)<BR/><BR/>AWWWWWW thanks! I'll hold you to that promise ;)<BR/><BR/>*hugs*the Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316544097349681503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-16884224371782680562008-03-18T09:24:00.000-04:002008-03-18T09:24:00.000-04:00hey Stefanie!Aw thanks so much! I hope all my re...hey Stefanie!<BR/><BR/>Aw thanks so much! I hope all my recs are good ones and you're enjoying some interesting purchases!<BR/><BR/>Oh wow! Lucky you to have Clip and Castledew within your general area!<BR/><BR/>You're within CA I assume as you mentioned Koreatown!? Are the prices raised due to import or about the same as they would be within Korea?<BR/><BR/>Clio shadows are super nice as are the blushes!<BR/><BR/>I haven't had the pleasure of trying the VOV castledew nail shimmers though!<BR/><BR/>Awww hehe I feel special that I was on your mind while shopping ;) I'm flattered I'm thought of when asian cosmetics are around hehe!<BR/><BR/>Do sneak a peak at my clio blush review and I'll happily do one about the shadows if you want swatches and such!<BR/><BR/>Wow lots of horniness around Korea LOL LMAO! Thank god for all those scrubs and creams to remove horniness!<BR/><BR/>LOL! <BR/><BR/>Thank god I can't read Korean! I'd be laughing on the floor if I translated blackhead and came out with horniness!<BR/><BR/>they'd have to carry me out of the shop!<BR/><BR/>Thanks the your awesome comment!the Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316544097349681503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-30763082731688128192008-03-18T09:19:00.000-04:002008-03-18T09:19:00.000-04:00hey D!Cathy Cat? that's a new one for me! Got a ...hey D!<BR/><BR/>Cathy Cat? that's a new one for me! Got a website?<BR/><BR/>I know Miss Bean...! There's a seller on ebay that sells the kidney shaped lipbalms. I even have one but I had no idea it was branded as Cathy Cat. I thought it was called MissBean lol!<BR/><BR/>email and I'll give you the seller id maybe she still has one or two of these!the Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316544097349681503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-69602899138333820112008-03-18T09:16:00.000-04:002008-03-18T09:16:00.000-04:00hi ilove,Skin Food was very popular a few months a...hi ilove,<BR/><BR/>Skin Food was very popular a few months ago in Singapore and I've seen many girls that have hauled some of the skinfinishes and such. I have indeed heard of it and it looks promising although I hear coverage and pigmentation isn't too fab. <BR/><BR/>Some of the skincare appears interesting!the Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316544097349681503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-1683814520618678572008-03-18T09:14:00.000-04:002008-03-18T09:14:00.000-04:00hello becky how are you today :)I will indeed. So...hello becky how are you today :)<BR/><BR/>I will indeed. Someone else asked me about Taiwanese brands and I've been brain storming a post. I'm not as familiar with Taiwanese brands as I am about other asian cosmetics but I'll see what I can come up with and share what little knowledge I have! <BR/><BR/>Many brands are imported which is great and you might want to check under my old "japanese brands" posts to locate what you see!<BR/><BR/>I know Taiwan has many Kanebo brands such as Lunasol, CoD, etc...I also believe MJ can be found there as well ;) <BR/><BR/>I'll see about creating a post shortly!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the comment!<BR/>Hugs!the Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316544097349681503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-47926222152358544952008-03-18T09:12:00.000-04:002008-03-18T09:12:00.000-04:00heya Liz *mwah*I have to say I like the change som...heya Liz *mwah*<BR/><BR/>I have to say I like the change sometimes! The softer shadows, pastel colors, etc...if you have pps and piggies you totally know what I mean :)<BR/><BR/>The prices are just right and with a crafty hand you can create beauty!<BR/><BR/>RMK scares me too. Although I found quality very good the prices just make me shudder in fear!<BR/><BR/>I hate hate that the cases are sold separate. It drives me insane! And price wise from Japan to UK is about the same!<BR/><BR/>KATE then and KATE now is very diff!<BR/><BR/>KATE has undergone very good changes and the quality of the compacts is much better. The texture is still the chalky formula as all Japanese eyeshadows are but I find blending awesome with the palettes!<BR/><BR/>I agreee. Asian brands are more towards a "less is more" attitude which I sometimes favor ;)the Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316544097349681503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-2133034029675417992008-03-18T09:01:00.000-04:002008-03-18T09:01:00.000-04:00Hiya liz!I've never ordered from Joseibi as I neve...Hiya liz!<BR/><BR/>I've never ordered from Joseibi as I never see prices or how to add an item to my cart...any helpful hints?the Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316544097349681503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-19632632723057735712008-03-18T09:00:00.000-04:002008-03-18T09:00:00.000-04:00hey eru!me too me too :)Hugs!hey eru!<BR/><BR/>me too me too :)<BR/><BR/>Hugs!the Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316544097349681503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-859155926247116962008-03-18T04:04:00.000-04:002008-03-18T04:04:00.000-04:00HI Muse Its Humming here :DI have been quiet for a...HI Muse Its Humming here :D<BR/>I have been quiet for a while as I have been busy at Uni.I had to leave a comment today since you did a great job of introducing many Korean brands to your viewers. I have no ide how u know all these brands!!<BR/>Honestly, my favorite out of all that you have introduced is Banilla Co. As you mentioned it is cheap but the quality is soooooo good!<BR/>Clio is also well known for its quality but since Banila Co has its street shop everywhere it is easier to get!I have tried their MAC alike eyeshadows and they are so amazing. You have to try it. I would rather go for their eyeshadows than Mac with 2 times cheaper price hehe ^-^ <BR/>Etude is good at making girlish packaging but their quality is rather crap in my opinion. Their Fix mascara is famous one though. <BR/>VIDIVICI is something that I would like to try in the future as it has good reputation but same as you, the packaging is so unattractive it fails to attract me enough. <BR/> Overall big thanks for introducing Korean brands.<BR/>It was fresh and pleasant article. Next time when I fly back to Korea this summer I might be able to get you some that you want. <BR/>Take Care *Hugs*Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15396779822885752913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-85656872774037412182008-03-18T01:35:00.000-04:002008-03-18T01:35:00.000-04:00I really love your blog, and have bought more than...I really love your blog, and have bought more than one product based on your recommendations!<BR/><BR/>This post is a funny coincidence - I was just at the Koreatown Galleria mall on Saturday, poking around a beauty supply store full of Castledew and Clio, wondering if I dare try it. The prices, as you said, are middling, so I don't want to waste decent money. The Clio shadows did seem super pigmented and the Castledew nail polishes are so full of shimmer. I actually thought about you while I was there, since you know so much about Asian cosmetics. I guess I'll go hunt down that post you mentioned you did about Clio . . .<BR/><BR/>I ended up buying some face packs from Fruit Land. After a while, I realized that the Korean word for blackheads translates, often, to "horniness." There were many masks called "Horniness Sleep Mask," "Horniness Scrub," etc. To remove horniness, you see :)Stefaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03141075147971460992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-66352215110136660372008-03-17T22:08:00.000-04:002008-03-17T22:08:00.000-04:00Hey Muse, do you know of Cathy Cat too? It's Korea...Hey Muse, do you know of Cathy Cat too? It's Korean also, and I've been trying to look for some of the stuff but have been unsuccessful so far. Anyway, it's got really really cute packaging. I caught a glimpse of some lipbalm called Miss Bean Sweetbean Lipbalm in a metallic bean-shaped case - kawaii as hell but couldn't find where to get it. Any clues?<BR/><BR/>XOXOD.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12606515472124254336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-59946337267059244492008-03-17T17:42:00.000-04:002008-03-17T17:42:00.000-04:00Skin Food seems to be really popular brand. Have y...Skin Food seems to be really popular brand. Have you heard of it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com