Monday, February 8, 2016

Holika Holika Wonder Drawing 1sec. Finish Browcara Review




If you follow me on Snapchat (@AskMeWhats) you've probably seen me unbox my first ever Althea box!  If you still follow me now, you've probably seen me unbox my 2nd Althea box.  YES!  Second, it is that addictive to shop at the newest Online Shopping site for hard-to-find Korean beauty products.   More about that later, but today, I will be sharing a review on one of the product included in the box.  The Holika Holika Wonder Drawing 1sec. Finish Browcara (can you spot it?)


a photo of everything shopped at Althea website

Shade: 01 Natural Brown
described as Mid-tone Natural Brown shade



a photo of Holika Holika Wonder Drawing 1sec. Finish Browcara


Holika Holika Says ---
Photo taken from https://holikaholika.ca

Other shades available:
02 Light Brown - high-toned yellowish brown color
03 Red Brown - reddish brown color
04 Dark Brown - low-toned calm brown color

AMW says ---

Pros
  • Comes in wide range of shades to choose from.
  • Has a color that is quite difficult to find for brow mascaras, a natural ash-tone brown shade that won't look orange or too yellow (01 Natural!)
  • Packaging.
  • Brush is easy to use!  
  • Product dries pretty quickly so would work even for oily-skin users!  
  • Brow hairs aren't stiff or fake-looking.
  • Waterproof.  But can be easily removed with regular eye makeup remover.
  • No clumping.
  • Adheres onto my brow hairs easily.
Cons
  • Shade number is too small I have to really take time to read it and it's all in Korean language (not a biggie unless you are a professional Make Up Artist and own a lot of brow mascara!)
 Neutral
  • has a faint scent (almost plastic scent but not too bad!  It goes away and you don't smell it unless you put the product close to your nose!)
Overall
I own a lot of brow mascaras to date and some doesn't make the cut in terms of the "too orange" look.  Thanks to the wide array of shades available from the brand, I get a very natural-looking browcara that lasts all day!

Tips
  • Use the short bristled side of the applicator in applying the product on to the brow hairs.
  • Use the longer bristled side to brush off excess product and keep the brows neat.
  • Application should be quick, short strokes.  Use a separate spoolie to remove excess product.
  • Use a brow powder or brow pencil if you want definition on your brows.  Brow mascaras are there to "tint" your brows, it won't make your brows appear fuller or more defined.  
  • Check out grand opening deals from the online shopping site (where I got this product) to save up even more!
Will I repurchase?
Big YES!

To whom do I recommend this to?
Brow product users who like to tint their brows.  01 is perfect for those who have colored hair but doesn't like how some other brow mascaras look too fake-looking or warm for their taste.

Where to purchase and how much?
I got mine at www.ph.althea.kr priced at Php448.00, free shipping for orders Php1,000 above.

Related Links 
www.ph.althea.kr
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/altheaphilippines
 

Photos

Product packaging
Thankfully, the container is almost the same shade as the brow mascara.
a photo of Holika Holika Wonder Drawing 1sec. Finish Browcara

Brush
I like how it is only approximately 5cm short so it is very easy to work with.
a photo of Holika Holika Wonder Drawing 1sec. Finish Browcara

The applicator has two sides. The shorter bristles which I use to dispense the browcara onto my brow hairs and the longer bristles which I use to gently brush off excess product.

a photo of how to use Holika Holika Wonder Drawing 1sec. Finish Browcara

Step 1: apply Holika Hoika Wonder Drawing 1 sec. Finish Browcara the same direction as the growth of your brow hairs.  I use the shorter bristles here.
Step 2: use the opposite side of the applicator, apply more product against the direction of the growth of your brows hair to "wrap" the color on EACH brow strand for a more natural effect.

a photo of how to use Holika Holika Wonder Drawing 1sec. Finish Browcara

Before and After
In the before photo, I used a brow pencil to gently fill in sparse areas and as you can see, I was left with dark brow hairs at the center making my brows look unevenly and unnatural.
With the help of a brow mascara, my brows appear more natural-looking and it matches the color of my hair!
before and after photo of using Holika Holika Wonder Drawing 1sec. Finish Browcara

Now, you've probably seen fellow Bloggers shopping at Althea Online site, we are actually called Beta Testers, to know if shipping works for our country.  And so far, I'm happy to announce that I got my packages (twice) straight to my home!  Without the need to pick it up at the local postal office and no extra charges!

If you are itching to shop, do wait a bit more!  The grand opening is on February 15, 2016 and they are giving free 300 credits (equivalent to Php300.00) for every new sign up on www.ph.althea.kr!  Free shipping will be given for every 1,000Php spend during the launching month!  



And aside from that, they are also celebrating Chinese New Year Daebak Deals 1+1 and Zero Peso Deals too! 


Now these deals are making me go crazy!  I have a feeling I'm off for my 3rd box soon!
Overall, I am very impressed with the service and with the products they offer!  I pray they will bring in more brands that I love like Skin79, Innisfree and more CLIO products!

How do you find the Holika Holika Wonder Drawing 1 sec Finish Browcara?
Do you think it appears natural on my before and after photo?



Keep smilin'
Stay happy!
 

6 comments :

  1. Product looks good, Ms. N! Thanks for sharing! :D

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  2. Hope they could curate more skincare products in the box

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    1. actually, I picked all those up, I specifically skipped skincare because I am quite loyal to some of the skincare brands I currently use :D This is an online shopping site, not a box subscription :D

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