Althea Korean Cosmetics Online Store Review

There's this ad about althea which always pops up in my facebook feed and being the curious and shop-a-holic bloke that I am, I checked out the website and ordered a few items I'd liked to try.
Their site is ph.althea.kr which I already know by heart. I have already had 3 transactions with them along with my family and officemates.

The package comes in a neat pink box (covered in bubble wrap which is a plus)

And all items inside are completely sealed (and again wrapped in bubble wraps)

This was my first loot

Etude Drawing Pencil PHP160

(PHP178 in stores)

Eyebrow Brush PHP60

Screw Brush PHP40

Innisfree Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask PHP560 (around PHP800 in stores)

I have heard a lot of great things about this mask. I have already used it twice and so far so good. It feels very refreshing on the skin and does a good job bluring out some pores. It's nice that you can see immediate results after using the product. I just wish it came with a free spatula.

Etude House Wonder Pore Freshner PHP440 (around PHP550 in stores)

I honestly don't know if it's effective but it's not doing anything bad so far so i'll just keep on using it.

Swanicoco Snail Skin Toner and Emulsion Set PHP832

This is my favorite find so far. I think it's a really good introduction to snail products. I was afraid it wouldn't be any good for my oily skin but what do I know I love it. They are not sticky at all and it smells good.

Swanicoco Snail Skin Toner

It's not as liquidy or water-like like most if not all toners I've tried. It has a certain consistency but still easy to apply.

Swanicoco Snail Emulsion

Emulsions are like light moisturizers which are good for oily skin. It looks quite firm but

it actually melts when it comes in contact with your skin.

I initially thought it would make my skin oilier than it already is but no. And I like the dewy healthy glow it gives when you apply it. 

These are my sister's loots

It's my Lip Crayon in Nudie Rose PHP240

Under Eye Brightener PHP190

Witch's Pouch Selfie Perfect Eyebrow PHP150

This is quite affordable because it comes with a refill.

Etude House Precious Mineral BB Cream Blooming Fit PHP660

You probably can't see it but it has a white cast to it.

She also bought a Carbonated Bubble Clay Mask for PHP550, Block block Soap PHP310 (expensive!) and she got a free item in the treasure hunt event which is Skin Food Rice Wash Off Mask PHP310

Overall the online shopping experience with Althea is nice but totally addicting. Items ship directly from Korea and it takes about a week before they send out Shipping Notifications and another 2-3 days before Delivery. Shipping is free with a Cash on Delivery option for orders PHP1500 and above. They also have a PHP150 coupon for new customers. Also they have different promotions every week like Buy 2 Take 1 or free gifts or treasure hunts. I will most probably repurchase here once I use up all my stuff. :)