Chuseok Sets Sale

Chuseok is a an important Korean holiday coming up in September (usually called Korean Thanksgiving in English) and ETUDE HOUSE has prepared a special event for this occasion. They offer 30% discount on 6 different type of gift sets.

Check out all these sets on the CHUSEOK event page.

Some of these sets are also available on Gmarket and other Korean online shopping malls that deliver worldwide. Here is a direct link to ETUDE HOUSE mini shop on English Gmarket:

I'm not sure if they have all these sets available, but I found at least two of them and the price is exactly the same as on the official ETUDE HOUSE website, which means you can also get 30% discount there. The event just started so they might also add other sets later.

EVENT PERIOD: August 30th ~ September 21st

Mobile APP event

There are so many benefits in using ETUDE HOUSE internet website or their mobile APP. I will try to post about all their events up to date, so that you can all participate. But unfortunately, these are only available to princesses living in Korea.

This month, you can get 2 free gifts if you order through ETUDE HOUSE mobile APP in the amount larger than 10.000krw (10$).

1. FREE GIFT: ETUDE HOUSE SUMMER BLANKET

It's pink, it's cute and it's thin so perfect for summer.

2. FREE GIFT: ETUDE HOUSE WRIST CUSHION

That little kitty looks so cute, I just must have it! ^^

So how to get these items?

All you have to do it visit ETUDE HOUSE website or their mobile APP. Look under events to find it, or click on this direct link.

You click under each photo to download the coupon. Next, you have to order something in the amount larger than 10.000krw though mobile APP. It has to be through the APP, not using the internet site on your phone. When you place an order, the coupon will automatically appear and you will receive both of these items.

I finished my ordered yesterday. I took the opportunity to use my 5.000krw coupon on the Dear My Lips Talk lipstick, that I got by posting my pink items on ETUDE HOUSE website. I also ordered a couple of other things, but I will write a new post about them when I receive my package. I'll also include a short review on the cushion and summer blanket. ^^

Hurry up, you can download the coupons until the end of August 2014!

You can then use then before September 9th.

Review: Dust Cut Finish Cream

Ok it's finally time for my first review :)

I decided to write about one of the latest products I have bought at ETUDE HOUSE. It is called DUST CUT FINISH CREAM.

I heard all positive things about the Dust Cut line, especially about this finish cream from my friends and my last roommate, so I decided to give it a try.

It is a cream that protects the skin from harmful environment by forming a protective outer film on the skin. Its plant extracts also clarify dull and exhausted skin. It can be used during the day or at night.

During the day: it protects the skin against harmful factors in the air.
At night: it protects the skin against harmful factors remaining in bedding

I don't want to go into details about the ingredients etc. as it is all written on the box (you can see it on the photos), I just want to emphasize that it has:

NO mineral oil, NO sulfate, NO triethanolamine, NO artificial pigment and NO paraben,

because I actually know people that are allergic to some of these things.

This is how it looks like. It is not pink, but mint is also one of my favorite colors :D

MY EXPERIENCE WITH THE PRODUCT

I've been using it for a couple of weeks now. I put it on during the last step of skin care, as instructed. It is supposed to be also moisturizing, but my skin is usually quite dry, so I use the moisturizing cream first and after I'm done with all the skin products I use (I don't use that many, usually just pore freshener, eye cream and moisturizing cream) I apply the dust cut finish cream.

It has a nice smooth structure so it is very easy to spread it all over the face, meaning that you don't have to use too much of it. It also has a really really nice smell (I love the smell!) although it is a really light smell, not strong, so I think it wouldn't bother you even if you didn't like it so much.

After I apply it I kind of get this tight feeling on the skin. It also says on the box that this is normal and it means that the protective outer film has been formed. However, when I say a tight feeling I don't mean it in a negative way, it feels rather good on the skin.

After applying it, I wait for a couple of minutes and then apply the make-up. I usually forget to put it on at night before going to sleep, but I apply it every morning before I do my make-up.

And the results?

Well, the whole point of this cream is to protect your skin from stress, dust and other negative thing from the environment. But it is hard to say whether that is working or not. If you click on the link to the product on the ETUDE HOUSE website you can see the photos of a simple test. They applied the dust cream on the skin, put make up over it and then washed the make-up off with warm water. As a result, the make-up that has been applied over the dust cream is removed much easier than the make-up put over the skin without the dust cream. They say this is proves the protective filter on the skin. I didn't do this test, because some of my friends tried it and confirmed it is true.

But, in my experience, this is why I know it is working: I've never had any serious problems with acne even when I was a teenager, but I do get some pimples every now and then, especially when I touch my skin too much or if I'm under a lot of stress. Lately I've had some on my face too. However, soon after I started using the dust cut finish cream, all of the pimples slowly disappeared. I didn't even notice at first until my boyfriend commented on it. I then realized they disappeared soon after I started using the cream. I haven't had a pimple since ^^ Of course this doesn't mean that I've got a 100% pimple protection now lol but the cream obviously helps protect the skin from stress and harmful environment and if that means less clogged pores or less pimples, then that's just great!

I am very happy with the product, it smells wonderful, it has a nice texture, it feels really good on the skin and it clearly does help protect you skin from harmful environment. And since it helps me reduce the pimples that I get from stress I will continue using it.

Let me also say, that my skin is usually quite sensitive, but I've had no problems at all with this cream. I really have nothing negative to say about it, so I would like to recommend it to everyone! ^^

The regular price on the ETUDE HOUSE website is 14.000krw (14$) for a 65g of cream. This is the link where you can buy it, however, they only deliver to South Korea.

If you wish to order it from abroad, there are several websites where you can do so. I am not sure about the prices on websites like Amazon, but Korean online shopping mall such as Gmarket (also available in English) has the same prices and delivers all over the world. I don't know if the shipping is expensive though.

The DUST CUT line also offers two other products:

Dust CUT Mask Sheet

Dust CUT Facial Mist

I also bought the Dust CUT Mask Sheet but haven't used it yet. I'll try it out soon. I'm not sure if I'll buy the facial mist though, because I am simple not a big fan of facial mists and I think the finish cream does the job.

I hope you found this review helpful. If you have any questions about the product or if you wish to share your experience with the cream, feel free to leave a comment below. Thank you for your time ^^

Princess make-up kit - VIP event

There is a special event on ETUDE HOUSE website, where you can get a free princess make-up kit if you apply. You have to be a VIP member (royal pink membership) though. All you have to do is visit their website, log-in and sign up for it. You have to write your name, your phone number and choose your closest ETUDE HOUSE store where you can later pick up the kit if you win. You can do that all here.

Sign up period: August 25 - August 29, 2014

(I am sorry for posting this a bit late, but you still have 2 more days and there are 2000 winners every day, so it's worth a try!)

Winners are announced on the website everyday. I also decided to give it a try and I won!!! ^^ I usually don't get any free stuff, but since they give out 2000 presents each day, I figured there is a chance and I was right! ^^ Yay, I am so happy :D

It is a palette of 15 different colors of eye shadows.  ^^

Winners can pick up they make-up kit at the etude house store that they chose from September 4th to September 7th.

Give it a try and good luck! ^^

Let Yout Pink Out - August 2014 event

Special event available from August 23rd to September 3rd.

Let Your Pink Out is a new event available on the Korean ETUDE HOUSE internet or mobile website. What you have to do is take a photo of your pink item or items and post it on the website. It doesn't have to be an Etude House product, it can be any pink item you own. Doing this will earn you a 50% discount coupon on the Dear My Blooming Lips Talk lipstick - Etude Pink color.

In addition, 10 of the participants will receive the new Princess Happy Ending Nail Kit as a present. The winners will be announced on September 12th.

Note: you need to be a member of Etude House. You can sign up at the official Korean ETUDE HOUSE website.

Here is a direct link to where you can post your photo after logging in the Korean Website:
LET YOUR PINK OUT

I decided to participate as well and posted a photo of my vanity desk. It appeared on the website immediately and I received a 5000krw (5$) coupon that I can use when buying Dear My Blooming Lips Talk - Etude Pink online or through mobile. The lipstick costs 10000krw (10$), so I get 50% discount. The coupon must be used before September 15th.

Check out the Dear My Blooming Lips Talk - Etude Pink here

Check out the new Princess Happy Ending Nail Kit here

Both items are also available on Korean online shopping malls that deliver abroad, such as Gmarket, which is also available in English. If you can't find the products or need help with ordering online, feel free to contact me or simply post your questions in a comment below.

My Pink Etude Blog Introduction

Hi princesses and welcome to My Pink Etude Blog. ^^

I hope you all take the time to read this short explanation about my blog. Thank you for your time and thank you so much for visiting my blog. ^^ Feel free to look around, ask any questions, post your opinions etc.

WHAT is ETUDE HOUSE?

Etude house is a South Korean cosmetic brand, that wants make-up to be more playful so their products all have really lovely designs, a diverse color range, are affordable and high quality. Their stores are all pink with the cutest design and resemble a doll house :) They are found all over South Korea and in other Asian countries such as China, Singapore, Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Malaysia.

(visit the official ETUDE HOUSE website if you wish to know more about the brand)

WHY did I start MY PINK ETUDE BLOG?

I chose to write about etude products and their promotions, because it's my favorite cosmetic brand ever. I love their products, I have lots of them already and I would like to share my opinions and experiences with others who are interested in them.

WHO is this BLOG for?

• princesses in countries where Etude House stores are not available. I believe they can find useful information here before ordering products online.
• princesses living in Korea but not fluent enough in Korean language and are therefore not able to benefit all the discounts, sales, free gifts etc. that Etude House has to offer
• any princess who loves Etude House ^^

WHAT is this blog ABOUT?

• reviews on the Etude House products
• information on buying the products online
• information on the sales, promotions, discounts, free samples etc.
• any other information requested by the readers of My Pink Etude Blog

WHAT can YOU do here?

Beside reading my reviews and other posts, feel free to also post your experiences with Etude House products under the comments (photos are also welcome ^^), or post any questions you might have about a product or about anything related to Etude House. If you need help translation something on the Etude House Website written in Korean, I can do that to. Anyway, feel free to participate in my blog as much as you want! ^^

WHO is the AUTHOR of this blog?

My name is Tehi, I live in South Korea and I am a big Etude House fan. :) My daily job has nothing to do with cosmetics, so I am no expert, I am just writing this blog as a hobby. I speak Korean fluently, so I might be able to help you if you have any questions or problems when ordering products from the Korean website.

ANYTHING else you should KNOW?

• This is only a fan page that offers reviews and information. All credits go to ETUDE HOUSE.
• Products are not available for sale at this blog (the information on where to get them online is available), but I might give out some free stuff every now and then ;)
• I am not an expert on cosmetics and I am writing only from my own experiences. You might not agree with what I write in which case you are more than welcome to leave a comment and share your experiences or tips :)

PLEASE ENJOY MY BLOG,

VISIT THE OFFICIAL ETUDE HOUSE WEBSITE AND

LET YOUR PINK OUT!!! ^^