Feb
2013
I Heart Etude House Princess Etoinette Special Kit – The Heart Blusher
Year 2013 is all about blushers for me. When I entered the spanking new Etude House store in Hong Kong (after queueing up for 10 minutes), the first thing to capture my attention was the beautiful girly pink display of the Etude House Princess Etoinette Special Kit. The price wasn’t displayed (it was HKD $420) but I didn’t care, I knew it was coming back with me to Australia. It was so precious that I took it in my hand carry luggage!
This is a photo fest beast of a blog post so be prepared to droooooooooool!
Just to give you the deets of what’s exactly in the box :-
- Etude House Princess Etoinette Heart Blusher in Pink Petal Kiss (PK001)
- The egg-ish shaped container for the blusher with a soft powder puff
- Etude House Princess Etoinette Rose Brush
- Etude House Princess Etoinette Mirror
- Etude House Princess Etoinette Crystal Shine Lips in Midnight Masquerade – of which I haven’t used yet because I haven’t take enough pretty photos of it…but I will crack it open this weekend and blog about it next week…maybe
The Heart Blusher consists of 10 pieces of heart-shaped baked blush – 4 pink, 3 light pink and 3 sheer pink. Unfortunately, due to travelling from Hong Kong to Melbourne, there was a bit of fall-out BUT thankfully, no broken hearts 
How gorgeous is this container?!!! It looks so luxe even though it is plastic. The lid screws on so it is secure. The best thing is – I can reuse this container IF I ever finish using the heart blushers. Well done to the product packaging manager – I hereby salute you! And the powder puff is oh-so-soft and I actually haven’t used it yet because I don’t want to dirty it
So after staring at this beauty for a few weeks, I FINALLY cracked it open and gently placed the Heart Blusher pieces into the container. They actually look a bit like sweets, dontcha think?
The Etude House Rose Brush is also very pretty. *swoon* Even looking at these photos are making me go gaga! Due to the stippling effect of the rose design of the brush, it actually picks up the blush colour really well and feels quite nice on my face. BUT it isn’t the softest blush brush I have used and it may have been a tiny tiny tiny bit scratchy.
The mirror completes the set. Pity my face don’t 
Gosh, my eyebags…why me??!!! Anyway, I took more pictures of me in better lighting to show you what the blusher looks like on my face.
It’s a very soft sheer pink with pearly highlighting effect too. (Please bear with me and my blusher descriptions. I am new to blusher! ) For the colour to show up on photos, I had to be a bit more heavy-handed. I really love the radiant effect it gives off.
Ahhh, The Heart Blusher really complements my new red hair, doesn’t it? And if you’re wondering, the red lipstick is from Revlon’s latest lipsticks – ColorStay Ultimate Suede in Couture.
Can you see why I heart Etude House Princess Etoinette Heart Blusher? Have I tempted you yet? I am so glad I bought the Special Kit because it came with all the other complementary bits ‘n’ pieces. I cannot wait to try the lipstick and will review it soon.
Unfortunately, Etude House is NOT easy to get your hands on unless you live in Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and other countries which stock it. But there is always ebay!! I saw the Heart Blusher listed on this ebay seller for $25 – I haven’t ordered from this seller before but 99.8% feedback must be good right? Walk, don’t run
The next post will be L’Oreal Shine Caresse Wet Stains as requested, and one to giveaway as promised I will try and post it up this weekend…but alas, my social life is jam-packed so taking photos may be difficult…! What is happening? I got me some real-life friends Anyway, see you when I see you *mwah*
Joline Melina
07/02/2013 at 11:21 am (101 days ago)This is adorable! I think this would make a really good gift idea as well.
Thanks for the awesome review! Hope you had fun from your trip back from HK
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Ling Reply:
February 16th, 2013 at 1:11 pm
@Joline Melina, Fantastic V-Day gift
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Susan Lolo Bua
07/02/2013 at 12:57 pm (101 days ago)they are so cute, love the packaging.
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Ling Reply:
February 16th, 2013 at 1:11 pm
@Susan Lolo Bua, The packaging is a winner
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Candida
07/02/2013 at 2:33 pm (101 days ago)You look amazing! That is such a cute set, but it really demands a proper dressing room, with a Queen Anne style Mirror and dressing table set…
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Ling Reply:
February 16th, 2013 at 1:11 pm
@Candida, Oh yes, must get me a proper dressing room
I will propose the idea to the Husband 
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gio
07/02/2013 at 6:00 pm (101 days ago)This is the cutest blush I’ve ever seen! Love it!
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Ling Reply:
February 16th, 2013 at 1:12 pm
@gio, Super love and my favourite beauty purchase of the year, thus far
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Sarah
07/02/2013 at 9:52 pm (101 days ago)This is just gorgeous! I would’ve queued too! I queued for several hours for discount sushi last year, so I know I’ve got stamina lol!
Do you find the hearts when combined like that give a consistent colour across your cheeks, or does the colouring vary a bit each time, depending on which pieces get brushed over in the container? I am curious because there seems to be a big container:blusher pearls (hearts) ratio for this product.
But still, so cute!
And again, welcome back!
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Ling Reply:
February 16th, 2013 at 1:24 pm
@Sarah, Wow, queueing for sushi for hours? Don’t think I could hack that. I would have been too hungry!!!
And good question – and why do I never think of these questions when I write my review?? Anyway, you have a good point – the colour isn’t actually that consistent every time but similar to the point I cannot distinguish. I guess it depends which pieces are jutting out and what the brush touches.
And yeah, crazy big container – but I was thinking that I could depot other blusher / bronzer pearls into the container eventually when the hearts lose their shape.
Anyway, thanks Sarah – good to be back although I am still not on a regular blogging schedule…
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Ling
09/02/2013 at 8:48 am (99 days ago)Gorgeoussss.. So cuteeeeee. Can’t wait to see about the lipstick!
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Ling Reply:
February 16th, 2013 at 1:19 pm
@Ling, Oh the lipstick…can I bear to use it today??
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Saera
09/02/2013 at 4:37 pm (99 days ago)Oh my goodness Ling, when I saw your preview photos I was tempted already DX I will definitely need to get my hands on a pair of this gorgeous blush! Thank you <3 and PS you look absolutely stunning!
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Ling Reply:
February 16th, 2013 at 1:19 pm
@Saera, I knew you would love it too because you are a Korean beauty lover like moi
And thanks babe! Congrats on becoming an Auntie 
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E-von
10/02/2013 at 3:46 am (99 days ago)Wow!! All of these pictures are making me drool! I want the complete set
I can’t wait to hear about your lipstick review, but I have already fallen in love with this blush. You look so cute and your lashes are so pretty too.
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Ling Reply:
February 10th, 2013 at 9:36 pm
This set is adorable
And thanks so much for all your lovely compliments – the wonders of make-up and good lighting 
x
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Norlin
11/02/2013 at 9:02 pm (97 days ago)Waaahhh…LOVE LOVE LOVE that! I heart that too! Now to get a mule from Singapore to bring ME that!
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Ling Reply:
February 16th, 2013 at 1:18 pm
@Norlin, Have you found a Singapore mule yet? I want the other colours too!
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emmabovary
11/02/2013 at 10:44 pm (97 days ago)That picture of you is the best, wow! SO healthy looking, radiant Ling <3 I am lusting over those heart blushes, stunning!
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Ling Reply:
February 16th, 2013 at 1:17 pm
@emmabovary, Oh Emma <3 You and Tine are both blush enablers! I am totes hooked on them this year!
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Sye-Ok
13/02/2013 at 10:24 am (95 days ago)This set is so cute, reminds me of something a Disney princess would own.
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Ling Reply:
February 16th, 2013 at 1:17 pm
@Sye-Ok, It is so Disney – you’re right
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Miss Kitty
16/02/2013 at 2:42 pm (92 days ago)omg SO PRECIOUS SHFKFBVIKBADKU
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Ling Reply:
February 25th, 2013 at 9:35 pm
@Miss Kitty, Like I know right? WTFBBQFMLLOL!
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Steph
19/02/2013 at 11:53 am (89 days ago)Hi Ling!!
Omg I love Etude House and this is so beautiful! I have to get my hands on it. I absolutely love the packaging
you can get a lot of the Korean beauty products from Gmarket. That’s how I get mine. The prices aren’t bad and they ship them all to the Gmarket warehouse and then to you for overseas purchases.
http://english.gmarket.co.kr/challenge/neo_goods/goods.asp?goodscode=334154084
Thats the Blusher!
<3 Steph
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Ling Reply:
February 25th, 2013 at 9:37 pm
@Steph, Of course you do!!! You love Korean cosmetics as much as I love you
I have been on G-Market but it’s so overwhelming it scares me. Maybe you should do a blog post tutorial on how to navigate G-Market???
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Steph Reply:
February 25th, 2013 at 10:11 pm
@Ling,
Aw Ling I love you too <3!
That's actually a really good idea. But how to do it? in a video that's probably the easiest for people to follow!
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Ling Reply:
March 2nd, 2013 at 8:19 pm
@Steph, Yes, do a vid
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jennifer huang
04/03/2013 at 2:08 am (77 days ago)omg, the packaging has sold me! if all cosmetic marketing people came up with such cute ideas, i’d die poor and materialistically happy with just the packaging than the actual item they’re selling lol the blush looks great! Im not much of a blush person coz i cant seem to get the application right , teach me your secret ling
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Ling Reply:
March 4th, 2013 at 10:25 pm
@jennifer huang, The packaging is THE BEST!!!! Super duper cute!!!!!! As for blush application, I close my eyes and hope for the best bahahaha
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