Althea Haul

I always love reading and writing about Althea Korea haul posts. When I became an Althea Angel, I was gifted with a welcome gift plus some shopping credits to buy more pretty stuff for review. 💝

🌺 ALTHEA HAUL 🌺

One note though is that I promise to give unbiased reviews, so I'll start here. I checked out my order July 25. My order arrived in the Philippines on August 1, but it only got to me on August 6 since the local courier (Ninja Van) that handles COD transactions for Althea here in the Philippines caused the delay. My parcel was mishandled too: pink Althea plastic with holes that seemed like rat bites, flattened box, and my eyeshadow was not bubble-wrapped (?!). Althea would never ship out an item unprotected, so I have a feeling that my package was opened. Thank goodness nothing was broken or missing, but it gave me a mini heart attack. Next time, I'll just pay online via Paypal. I won't be doing COD anymore, unless another more trusted courier takes over COD transactions.

Now let's move on to happier things AKA makeup! 💄

16 BRAND EYE MAGAZINE (P540)

I've always been curious about this eyeshadow! 16 Brand Eye Magazine went viral, and I see a lot of FAKES over at Shopee and Carousell. NO TO FAKES! If the price is too good to be true, it's fake. This authentic one is quite pricey considering it only has 2 shades in it, and I could already get a decent drugstore eye palette at the same price, but I'm a sucker for cutesy packaging so I had to have this. 😂

GLAMFOX FLEURISSANT LIP GLOW (P510)

I had another case of "I know I don't need another lipstick but how can I resist" the moment I knew Althea was selling this type of lipstick. Kailijumei from China has the original concept of the flower jelly lipstick, but I got this one from Glamfox because it's more convenient for me to just buy from Althea. Isn't it just so pretty? 😍 It reminds me of Belle's magical rose in Beauty and the Beast. 🌹

INNISFREE NO SEBUM DAILY UV PROTECTION CREAM (P490)

I'm going back to being a good girl and wear my SPF everyday. I just turned 29 (!!!) and would love to not prematurely age because of the sun. My skin is oily, so among all the sunscreen selections available in Althea, this particular one from Innisfree called me because NO SEBUM. 👍

NATURE REPUBLIC ALOE VERA SOOTHING GEL (P180)

A bestseller in Althea! 💚 I reviewed this before! You can backread here. 😁 It's priced at P245 in the mall, but only P180 in Althea. Don't worry, Althea guarantees authenticity or 200% refund when proven fake. I got this one for M since it's his go-to moisturizer.

 

NINE POINT HAND & NAIL CREAM (P80 each)

Althea only had around 4 hand cream brands in their website during the time I ordered, and Nine Point seemed like the best deal. It had a lot of good reviews, and for it's size (60g), it's such a steal. I chose Marry Me (insipired by Lanvin's Marry Me) and Lavender Floral (because I need relaxation in my life). I was excited and half scared to try them because what if they ended up crappy... but the quality was actually great! 😲 I tried a cheap hand cream from Mumuso (a China brand) once and it dried up my hands (!). This one's not sticky at all and it hydrates well. Good job, Althea and Nine Point. I shall hoard these as backups and gifts. 🎁
 

ALTHEA PETAL VELVET POWDER in PINK LAVENDER (P230)

but I got it for free as GWP during Althea's 3rd birthday 🎂

During Althea's birth month last July, they had amazing promos every week. The final week was also the grand finale when they launched the newest shade of the Althea Petal Velvet Powder in a limited edition Pink Lavender shade. SOOO PRETTY! I made my purchases reach the minimum amount of P1,800 just to get it as a gift with purchase. The pinkish purple tones counteract sallow skin, just as how a lilac blush makes one look more youthful. Super happy to have this powder in my stash.

Althea Petal Velvet Powders originally came in a translucent shade,then #23 Warm Beige. This one's the third shade! I'm thinking maybe they'd come up with a green one too in the future to counter redness. Sounds good? 😉
 

DISCOUNT ALERT! I'm sharing with you a 20% discount on your first order at Althea. (You're welcome!) 😉 Free Shipping from Korea straight to your doorstep (not post office YAY!) on all orders P999+!

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My 10-second hack to super soft skin

It has something to do with Korean skincare, of course! 👌

Althea Korea (my go-to online shop when it comes to Korean cosmetics) has collaborated with Get It Beauty, Korea's top beauty TV program. They've come up with a new beauty ritual that busy girls will love. 🙋

Treat your skin with Althea's Real Fresh Skin Detoxer. It's a mask pack so gentle that you can use it everyday, and it works in just 10 seconds! It comes in 2 variants:

Rose: Refining 🌹

Tip: Record the opening date at the back of the tube! 👍

This variant is infused with May Rose petals, harvested by hand only during the month of May at Grasse, Southern France. May Rose helps to balance the skin's pH 5x more effectively than normal rose. Between the 2, this variant is more hydrating. This one's recommended for AM use to strip away the dirt accumulated overnight for a healthier glow and smoother canvas for makeup application.

I love the scent of Althea Real Fresh Skin Detoxer in Rose. It reminds me of The Body Shop's British Rose Fresh Plumping Mask. Only, this one from Althea works faster (10 seconds!), leaves my skin super soft, and is even cheaper by over 50%.

Green Tea: Purifying

The green tea leaves infused in this variant is collected from the young green tea leaves from Jeju. This ingredient relieves and purifies sensitive skin, and it soothes and refreshes tired skin after a long day.

Althea's Real Fresh Skin Detoxer in Green Tea has a very invigorating scent. It's the kind of scent that relaxes you after a tiring day. Among the 2 variants, this one has a more exfoliating feel, and is hence recommended for evening use.

Rose & Green Tea

It's very easy to use!

Step 1: Remove your makeup and pat dry your skin.

Step 2: Slather on a generous amount of product on your face, then leave on for 10 seconds.

Step 3:  Wet your palms and gently massage your face. When the mask comes into contact with water, it bubbles up just like a facial cleanser! (AMAZING, right?)

Step 4: Rinse off with water and proceed to completing your skincare routine.

This mask leaves my skin so soft every single time. It's like cheating your way to good skin in a totally legit and easy way. I love how it takes only 10 seconds to work. (Don't leave it any longer, or your skin might feel a slight sting.) No breakouts here so it's all good! 💖

Price: P550 each or you can get the duo for only P990 (10% off!)

Exclusively available at Althea

DISCOUNT ALERT! Get 20% off on your first order at Althea here. (You're welcome!) 😉

Love,
Helen

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Unboxing: Althea Angels Welcome Gift

Hi everyone! It's my birth month and the blessings are pouring! 🙏

I'm so excited to share with you the news - I'm now an Althea Angel! 😇❤ Althea Angels is a beauty ambassador community of Althea Korea. Althea Korea is my favorite one-stop online shop for all my Korean beauty needs (and wants)! My duty as an Althea Angel is to share with you the latest news about Althea, new product releases, and everything related to k-beauty! HOW EXCITING! 😍

Among all of the Althea boxes I've received in the mail before, THIS ONE is my favorite because it means so much to me! 💖

~ Spread your wings ~
 

And these are the reasons why I've been supporting Althea over the past 3 years...

• FREE SHIPPING from Korea on all orders over Php999
• 100% AUTHENTIC
• BEST PRICE

There are only a handful of Korean beauty brands in the malls here in the Philippines, so I'm glad that we have Althea! I get to discover and try a lot of other beauty brands that aren't too mainstream but have excellent formulations - and that's always fun. 😉

Now on to the unboxing! This was the welcome gift they sent! 🎁 I love the thoughtfully made pouch and beauty mirror exclusive for Althea Angels.

Now these are just too cute. Check out the mini birthday boxes! 😭😍

Cute Althea turns 3 ecobag! They're giving this as a GWP now (as in RIGHT NOW!) when your purchase reaches Php1,800.

And I'm most excited about the brand's latest release: ALTHEA REAL FRESH SKIN DETOXER in Rose 🌹 and Green Tea 🍵. These daily masks work in just 10 seconds - no more no less! It's the first time I've encountered such a skincare concept, and it's heaven-sent for busy ladies like me. Will most certainly review this so stay tuned!

Althea Korea has been my go-to shop when it comes to buying authentic Korean cosmetics. Their prices are lower compared to mall prices here in the Philippines, the stocks are fresh (always newly manufactured so you won't get a product that has been sitting on the shelves for years), plus they offer free shipping from Korea straight to your doorstep! 😍 Can't believe it's been 3 years already since they launched. Happiest birthday, Althea! 🎂 

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