My cousin Reuben got married last Sunday and I was honored to be one of the bridesmaids ♡ From the get-go I decided I will do my own makeup but because unfortunate things happen at unfortunate times, I suffered the worst breakout in my 33 years of existence two days before the event. I was anxious and stressed, mostly because of course I wanted to look my best for this special occasion. I took two products from the newest kit I got from Althea Korea as an Althea Angel, crossed my fingers, and hoped for the best.

My Althea Angel kit filled with A'bloom products!

I am not kidding. The A'bloom Brightening Lemon Lime Mask and A'bloom BHA Blackhead Blaster are LIFESAVERS!

Additionally, I'd like to say that I am a sucker for great packaging and oh my, the packaging of these products are too cute for my life! I wanted to just keep them forever but since they're really adorable AND affordable, I guess I have valid reason to hoard!

As mentioned, the A'bloom Brightening Lemon Lime Mask and A'bloom BHA Blackhead Blaster helped me deal with my breakout. Well, they weren't entirely gone but the improvements on my skin were visibly noticeable.


Simply The Zest

• This brightening mask clarifies and brighten dull skin to unveil the natural glow from within.
• The double dose of Vitamin C from lemon and lime extracts banishes dark spots and green tea boosts brightening while calming skin.

Key ingredients: Niacinamide, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
I am not big on masks, to be honest. Well, I like them for self-care days and all, and I cannot deny that relaxing with a book and a mask on is very indulgent, but sometimes it feels too tedious for something whose effects are not really for long-term. Slapping on the Brightening Lemon Lime Mask was very enjoyable for me though because I LOVED the smell. My skin also looked brighter even after washing my face the next day! I also believe the serum helped in calming my skin down and lessening the redness.



Blackhead out without the ouch

• No pain blackhead and whitehead removal with Natural BHA Stick
• Gentle and non-irritating formula treats and prevents new ones from forming

Key ingredient: Natural BHA (White Willow Bark Extract 5,000ppm)

Dessert anyone?

• Irresistibly sweet and versatile puff to use dry or wet
• Extra large size ensures quick and even application

Key ingredient: High density latex free foam


That’s Just Peachy

• This anti-blemish mask purifies and soothes irritated and sensitive skin.
• Infused with peach extracts and tea tree oil to regulate oil, balance moisture and purify for soft smooth skin.

Key ingredients: Prunus Persica (Peach) Fruit Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract



Keep calm and stay hydrated

• This mask that packs a punch of hydration and moisturization for waterful skin that lasts
• A delicious drink for skin with watermelon extract and added lavender to calm the senses

Key ingredients: Citrullus Vulgaris (Watermelon) Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract



The Superfood that is Super-good

• This mask is rich in antioxidants to nourish and protect skin from harmful environmental factors and prevent wrinkles
• Infused with avocado extracts and hibiscus for soft supple skin that glows

Key ingredients: Adenosine, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Fruit Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract

Dessert anyone?

• A pack of three irresistibly sweet and versatile puffs to use dry or wet
• Multi-angle puffs that blend easily for perfect detailed application

Key ingredient High density latex free foam

I am excited to use these with my cream blushes, eye shadows, and cushions!

All in all I am very pleased with Althea's newest offerings, and I can't wait to Add these products (especially the masks!) to Cart so I can also make my friends use them! 

I have been feeling pretty down lately because of an amalgamation of several factors, but as sure as Godney's undisputed status as Kween, a little bit more color on my face never fails to lift up my spirits.

These days, my Althea Makeup Box gives me more than enough reason to smile.

YES! Althea Korea, our favorite KBeauty shopping site, recently added their very own makeup products to their line of Exclusives, and makeup-loving heart is so giddy over it! 

SUNRISE & MOONRISE BCL X ALTHEA EYE PALETTE Php 1,780

Add some celestial magic into your beauty routine with Althea's very first eye shadow palette: Sunrise & Moonrise! Made in collaboration with Bunga Citra Lestari, these eight shades will take you from gorgeous daytime to sultry night time, giving you the effortlessly glamorous feminine style Bunga is known for. In shimmers, mattes and glitters, these pigmented shadows glide easily onto the skin and blend out like a dream, allowing you to create an array of looks suitable for any occasion.

Bunga Citra Lestari is an Indonesian singer and actress that has graced the screens of many across South East Asia. Affectionately known to her fans as BCL, she’s also a beauty and fashion icon that exudes style, beauty and femininity.

Easily my favorite among all these new releases, this Eye Palette is just WOW. The mattes are a little chalky but there's nothing a little eye primer can't fix, but other than that this is a clear winner! The colors are crazy pigmented, and they all work together!

WATERCOLOR CREAM TINT Php 260 per 4.5 ML tube

Get deliciously juicy lips with Althea's Watercolor Cream Tints! These pretty tubes give you the best of all worlds with the pigmentation of a lipstick, the long-wearing power of a stain and the moisturizing formula of a gloss. Bold, pigmented and equipped with a pretty sheen, these lippies contain hyaluronic acid and squalene to prevent chapped lips from flaking, perfect for stashing in your purse for easy touch-ups and comfortable wear. Pick from 4 different shades to suit your mood!

From left to right: Marron Cream, Peach Cream, Plum Cream, Strawberry Cream

These help replicate those gradient lips we see on KDramas! I like these because one swipe goes a looong way, they smell like peaches, and once they set, they stay put. I like wearing Marron Cream to the office, Peach Cream for errand days, Plum Cream when I want to be a bit dramatic, and Strawberry Cream when I want lush red lips.

SPOTLIGHT EYE GLITTER Php 300 per 4.5ml tube

Have all eyes on you with Althea's Spotlight Eye Glitter! This sparkly number doubles up as both an eyeshadow and a liner to light up the eyes for some perky, glamorous peepers. Whether you like a subtle glow or a full-on glitter look, these have a hydrating formula that glides on like butter over the lids, allowing for an easy blend. Don't wait too long though, as they do set down, making them virtually budge-proof after. Pick from two pretty shades to suit your look!

Gold Light and Pink Light

These are fun to wear! I like using these to "finish" my eye look, or to lend extra sparkle to my eyes on days I don't feel like going the whole eye makeup route.

FLAWLESS CREAMY CONCEALER Php 200 per 6g tube From left to right: Mocha, Honey, Ginger, Vanilla

Spots, panda eyes and other blemishes raining on your parade? Smooth over and cover them up with Althea's Flawless Creamy Concealer, a pigmented, blendable concealer that'll whisk them all away! This buildable formula is made with Aquaxyl to moisturize and improve the overall health of the skin, while its long-wearing properties ensure it stays on your face all day. You'll be looking and feeling great in no time!

Okay okay, I have a confession to make. Before Althea's Flawless Creamy Concealer I had NO idea how to use a concealer. I always had one or two in my makeup kit, but I never got around to using them because, well, I didn't feel the need to AND I didn't really know how. When I got my Althea Makeup Box, I figured might as well try and VOILA! My [makeup] life was forever changed. I can't believe I waited so long to worship the divine powers of the magical concealer. I use the shade Honey.

Dot, dot, dot, blend, blend, blend

SKIN RELIEF SPOT FILM GEL Php 240 for 15 mL tube

Technically this is not makeup but this also came in my box. This nifty and handy tube is perfect for when you find yourself in a bind (read: zits). Banish them like magic with Althea's Skin Relief Spot Film Gel! This zit-zapping treatment is a revolutionary formula that applies thinly onto the skin before drying down to a smooth canvas, protecting the area and allowing for makeup to be applied on without a trace! It contains tea tree oil to quickly and effectively treat acne, while a mix of Centella and pine leaf extracts calm redness, treating acne while you’re out and about.

Now here are some Krissyfied lewks using my Althea makeup!

Flawless Creamy Concealer in Honey, the pink and gold shades from the Eye Palette, and Watercolor Cream Tint in Peach Cream + sunshine for added drama

Flawless Creamy Concealer in Honey, the metallic and red glitter shades from the Eye Palette, Spotlight Eye Glitter in Gold Light, and Watercolor Cream Tint in Plum Cream

Makeup twinning with my friend Michelle using the metallic and red glitter shades from the Eye Palette and Spotlight Eye Glitter in Pink Light

Keeping things simple with the Flawless Creamy Concealer in Honey and Watercolor Cream Tint in Strawberry Cream

Have you tried any of Althea's Makeup? You should! They regularly hold really cool promos and deals so visit Althea Korea and subscribe to their newsletter so you're always updated! Enjoy KBeauty shopping!

I started this year with a promise that I will be more mindful in all my actions, including my purchases, but honestly it gets difficult sometimes. I appreciate shopping websites that help me to easily search for things I like and whose reviews help me determine which products to add to cart.

For all things KBeauty, I rely on Althea Korea.

I am happy to show you everything I have shopped for from the site, but right now I am more excited to tell you about Althea's new exclusive products under their homegrown brand.

First, their collaboration with Indonesian actress and singer Titi Kamal, the Stay Fresh Body Sparkling Mist. This is also Althea's first body mist!

Envelope yourself in a feminine mix of fruity and floral scents with Althea’s latest collaboration with Titi Kamal! The Stay Fresh Body Sparkling Mist is a sparkling mix of sweet orange and peach, followed by an ever-graceful echo of rosy floral notes. Not overbearingly strong, this gentle perfume lingers on the body for a long-lasting scent. It also has a non-sticky formula that feels comfortable on the skin, and it embodies the elegance and beauty of Titi in a bottle, perfect for the urban femme.

I am not sure if it comes with age, but I find myself more drawn to floral scents lately. I liked the Stay Fresh Sparkling Body Mist because it hit all the right notes for me: floral scent, stays long so I don't have to spray the whole day, and convenient to bring anywhere. I just need to be careful not to spray too much to prevent it from being heady.

Another exclusive Althea product they released recently is the Pore Purifying Serum Cleanser.

This beauty superhero whisks away makeup, dirt, and oil with mint extracts while ensuring the skin stays cool and hydrated throughout thanks to a dual moisture cell system that envelopes the skin in a serum-like formula. It prevents the skin from drying out and effectively minimizes enlarged pores, keeping it smooth to the touch. This product also helps to balance the pH levels of the skin to keep it working in tip-top shape! Best of all, it's gentle on the face and suitable even for those of us with sensitive skin.

I love this! I have been using this to remove my makeup and double cleanse ever since I got it and my skin feels so clean yet not tight and dry each time! Truly a cleanser and serum in one!

How to use the Pore Purifying Serum Cleanser?

To remove makeup:

Step 1: Pour an adequate amount of the product onto the palm of your hand.

Step 2: Massage the product all over your skin in circular motions to remove dirt and makeup.

Step 3: Rinse off the residue with water. You may also use a second cleanser to completely remove any residue.

To cleanse the skin:

Step 1: Dampen the skin and apply an adequate amount of the product onto the palm of your hand.

Step 2: Gently massage the product all over your skin in circular motions for 5-10 seconds before rinsing it off with water.

Visit Althea Korea now and grab these products at amazing deals!

I love being an Althea Angel because I get to try all their amazing products, and I love the little (and growing!) community of KBeauty sisters we have built online. ♡ 

Most days I strive to be a responsible, tick-all-the-items-in-my-checklist, can-do-anything super woman, but sometimes I just want to make like Cleopatra and bathe in milk the whole day. Aside from being pricey, it's also impractical because I don't have a tub. I reached a compromise with Althea's new exclusive product, the Milk Peel Cream Mask.

Give your skin a big gulp of hydration with the refreshing peeling powers of Althea's Milk Peel Cream Mask! Containing both AHA and BHA extracts, this gentle but effective exfoliator transforms from a clay to a whipped cream lather, whisking away dead skin cells to prevent flakiness. It’s also formulated with casein protein from milk to revitalize and moisturize the skin. The result is radiantly smooth, healthy skin that's bouncy to the touch!

• Its active ingredients are AHA and BHA which help to peel off dead skin cells for smoother skin.
• It contains Casein Protein (milk) to provide moisture and help the skin to stay moisturised all day.
• It has a soft clay-like texture that bubbles up when massaged on damp skin to deeply cleanse the pores.
• It is cruelty-free!

I like using the Milk Peel Cream Mask especially after a long and crazy day at work. The scent instatnly relaxes me, and the way the clay texture transforms to a whipped cream lather just feels so luxurious and indulgent.


I also love how smooth my skin feels after. I will definitely repurchase. :) Get yours here.

Eleven days before Christmas! How are you coping with the holidaze?

If I would be asked for my heart's one true desire, I would say contentment with what I have. But since I am not there yet, I say GIVE ME ALL THE THINGS!

Just kidding. I don't really want ALL THE THINGS. I just want clear, glowing, younger-looking skin, and a few key pieces that would add a little bit more sparkle this season.

This is where Althea Korea comes in.


They have all the things to make this happen, and just look at that holiday-themed box I can reuse. ♡ Here is my Althea Korea wish list.



As I said in my review, this is now my favorite sunscreen so I need more: one for my parents' house, one in the condo, and one in my boyfriend's parents' house. Therefore, wish list!




I loved the MIssha Perfect Cover BB Cream and I am guessing I would love this one as well, only its in a cushion form. The combination of 5 Hyaluronic Acid, Adenosine, and Collagen is said to provide a moisturizing base and help create moist and elastic skin with the brand's special moisture glow.


I just love the colors here! I have a lot of eye shadow palettes I play with regularly but I don't have a coffee-themed palette yet, so this is perfect!


Velvety texture! Bright glitters! And the fact that this is in a giftable box makes my heart flutter with delight!


So yeah, it's either I get my wishes in this list or, I don't know, begin examining my personal habits like getting enough sleep and exercising? Heh.

How about you, what are your Christmas wishes? I do hope you get every thing on your list. ♡

I can go out of the house without a smidgen of makeup save for lip balm, but I can never go out without applying sunscreen. Every morning I walk two kilometers from the place I'm renting to my office in Makati, and it's very important to me that my skin is protected from the harmful rays of the sun. I actually prefer walking to the office barefaced and just do my makeup when I get to the office to prevent it from "melting"; I have gone to work sans filled eyebrows, lipstick, nor powder, even, but sunscreen is my non-negotiable.

When I received news about the Althea Petal Velvet Sunaway, I was intrigued but also a bit skeptic. You see I already have a grail sunscreen but since it's inherent in me as a beauty blogger to be excited about new products to road-test, of course I was also excited.


Aside from the new Althea Petal Velvet Sunaway, my Althea Angels package contained a super cool transparent holographic pouch I can use as a pencil case and three variants of the Althea Petal Velvet Powder, all from Althea's homegrown brand, exclusive only to Althea Korea.

Shield your skin from the sun's rays and give it some petal protection with Althea's Petal Velvet Sunaway! Ultra lightweight, this invisible sunscreen is formulated with Damask rose extracts, ensuring that your skin stays fresh and hydrated throughout the day without any streakiness or a white cast. It has an SPF of 50+ and PA++++, so your skin'll be kept protected all day. As part of the Petal Velvet line, it also contains micro-powder particles that give you a smooth, petal-like complexion.

They're not lying about the "smooth, petal-like complexion" because that was the first thing I noticed when I tried this product. It feels so light on the skin, even lighter than the suncreen I was used to. It have also noticed that my skin feels smoother after applying this on my face, and I feel it can also prep my skin for makeup. I also find my skin gets less oily with this sunscreen on.

I guess the key ingredients also help the Petal Velvet Sunaway's skincare properties:

• Damask rose extract - Deeply hydrating; soothes irritations, leaving the skin feeling healthy
• Geranium oil - Gives the skin a radiant boost and heals acne

Here is the complete list of ingredients:


The powdery floral scent is also a plus for me, but might be an issue for those who are sensitive to fragrance. The scent dissipates after a couple of minutes, though.


I have been using the Althea Petal Velvet Sunaway as my sunscreen every day since I got it, and I will gladly repurchase once this runs out. I should order soon because as I said, I use sunscreen every day and I need to have backups.


You can purchase the new Althea Petal Velvet Sunaway from Althea Korea for only Php 480 OR pair it with your choice of Petal Velvet Powder to get 10% off.

Always wanted to try but never got to buy? For a limited time you can also get FREE SHIPPING on all ALTHEA Exclusives with CODE: PBSHIP.

Happy shopping! Happy protecting your skin from the sun!