This is the second part of my Gmarket haul review. The previous one was on the Peripera My Color Lips lipstick, so today I'll be reviewing the items from It's Skin. (I think I kinda got carried away with the amount of pictures, because they're just too cute to NOT snap a few more. >_<)

Macaron Lip Balm & Babyface Petit Blusher

First up is the It's Skin Babyface Petit Blusher. I chose No. 3 Romantic Rose, which is a rosy pink shade.


The blusher came packaged with a sturdy sheet of flexible plastic, upon which was the cut-out of a pair of wings. (Yes, I'm a sucker for anything cute with wings.) With a smiley face on the blusher compact, the whole thing looked super adorable.

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After removing its wings... :(

A close-up of the blusher compact and manufacturing details.

Opened up, you can see the fluffy puff with a ribbon.

Close-up of the fluffy puff

In the pan, the blusher is a rosy pink shade with barely noticeable shimmer. The embossed pattern on it is the same as its outer packaging, with the wings and text being a little bit more protruding than the eyes, which faded after a few uses.

Below are swatches of the blusher.

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The swatch on the left was actually several swipes from the pan before being applied to bare skin, while the one on the right is the colour after blending. The colour isn't very strong, so it's not easy to overdo it, which is a good thing. If you look closely at the swatches, there is a very faint trace of shimmer, which helps in giving your cheeks a subtle glow. :)

Below, I had to apply quite a few layers of blusher for the colour to actually show up in the photo, lol.


I like the colour of this blusher, because it's pinkish without being too bright or unnatural. Also, it's pretty much foolproof to use, because it is not too pigmented and the puff does not pick up too much product, so you won't get clown cheeks even if you're heavy-handed like me. XD The texture is fine and applies smoothly on the apples of the cheeks. Its small size makes it easy to store, and the cute design of the compact is definitely a bonus.

My only gripe with this is the puff. As I mentioned earlier on, it's small and fits snugly into the compact, but it can be hard to hold onto it and get the blusher from the pan. You'll have to hold onto the ribbon bow and pat it quite vigorously to get the product to stick to the puff.

It's Skin Babyface Petit Blusher retails for 6,000 KRW or US$5.25 on Gmarket Korea.

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Yes, I realize the Engrish isn't quite... correct.

The second product is the It's Skin Macaron Lip Balm in #1 Strawberry.



The Macaron Lip Balm was a free gift with any It's Skin purchase on Gmarket, so I was really glad to have received this one, because I'd been planning to buy it even before the promotion came up. （⌒▽⌒）


The main attraction of this particular lip balm is, of course, its macaron-shaped packaging. Honestly,  it's practically indistinguishable from a real macaron of the same size and colour! The size of the lip balm is 5cm in diameter, and is a soft pastel pink colour all over on the outside.


The lip balm opens into halves with a twist screw cover. There is a generous amount of product inside, although I cannot seem to find the exact weight mentioned anywhere. The lip balm looks pink in the container, but applies completely clear with the sweet scent of strawberries. As the product is near the surface, I don't need to use my fingers to apply. Instead, I use it like any regular stick-type lip balm, by applying it straight from the container. :)


Not much difference besides the glossy sheen once applied. I've tried applying the lip balm before going to sleep, and I find that it really does help to moisturize my lips overnight. I also layer this under lipstick, to reduce lip lines and keep my lips moisturized.

I must admit, I merely wanted this macaron lip balm for its packaging and colour, but after using it, I am seriously considering getting the other 3 types too! It wears pretty well for a lip balm, about 4 - 5 hours with occasional sips of water. It is scented but tasteless, so I don't have the urge to lick it off, thank goodness. XD The strawberry scent is quite distinct at first when first applied, but fades after a while on the lips.

You can't eat this. :P

With its cute macaron-like packaging, this lip balm is definitely a conversation starter, and is sure to attract a few extra glances when you take it out of your bag. :)

It's Skin Macaron Lip Balm retails for 5,800 KRW or US$5.08 on Gmarket Korea.

Om nom nom nom. XD

Hope you found my review(s) useful! :) Do leave a comment if you have any questions or suggestions. ♥