I'm back + ALTHEA Korea in the PH! + Surprises + GIVEAWAY!
[UPDATE 02/10/16] I added deets on Althea's Grand Launch on Feb. 15! I also have a giveaway! Click read more and scroll down!Happy 2016!
I'm really sorry for the lack of updates here on my blog. I've been so busy last year that I forgot to make reviews of products and tbh I don't know when will I be able to get to it. But anyway, I'm still busy this month since I'm working on plans for this blog and my YouTube channel. I did promise to start being active on my blog and channel this 2016 and like I said, I'm working on it to give y'all some great content! I've been so busy planning stuff since late last year that I just had to take the time off and go on vacation. So here I am, I just got back from my trip to Cebu!
Okay. So, aside from the fact that I am back once again, I also have one other exciting news for all of my readers here in the Philippines! If you love K-Pop, makeup, and basically all things Korean, you will love this, too!
*drum roll*
ALTHEA KOREA
(is launching in the Philippines)
If you don't know what this is, Althea Korea is an online shopping site where you can buy Korean makeup or skincare products for a much cheaper price and it also ships directly from Korea! It already launched in Malaysia and in Singapore last year and now it's launching in the Philippines! As you all know, there are lots of cosmetic brands in Korea and it's sad that not all of them are here. We do have Etude House, Tony Moly, Holika Holika, Nature Republic, The Face Shop, and Lioele, but what about other brands we see in MVs and in K-Dramas? What about the brand that our bias is endorsing???(is launching in the Philippines)
Worry no more! Althea Korea has brands like Innisfree, Banila Co., Clio, Missha, and many more on their website! It's safe and trustworthy since they come from Korea itself so a lot of beauty bloggers can assure you that Althea Korea is the best place to order that makeup that your bias has been using! They also provide a 30-day free return if you're not satisfied with the product you have and they will refund you twice the amount of the product if it is confirmed inauthentic. They provide free shipping for orders over P1500 and shipping takes only 5-8 working days for it to arrive from Korea to your doorstep. Easy-peasy!
TL;DR
Why should I choose Althea Korea?
- It's trustworthy
- There are no hidden charges and they have lots of items on sale
- Shipping only takes 5-8 working days from Korea to your place
- Free shipping for orders over P1500
- There's a 30-day free return if you're not satisfied with the product
- They will refund you twice the amount of the product if it's confirmed inauthentic
- They sell products from brands not yet available in the Philippines
As of now, the available payment method is only PayPal (which would require a credit card) but you can use virtual credit card apps like PayMaya to order. You can go to a 7-11 Store near you to buy load for your PayMaya account. :) Althea Korea is still working on adding more payment methods for your convenience so be patient! ^_^
Since I was one of the few people who were chosen to first try it out, I'm going to show you an example of what a package from Althea looks like.
See how absolutely pretty in pink it is! From what I know, Althea has their own place here in the PH where they organize your orders and packages.
This is what the box looks like. It was actually wrapped in bubble wrap, which is amazing because it ensures that nothing will be damaged once you receive it. I absolutely love the minimalist design. It's cute in its simplest form! The box is also not just a cheap box. It's pretty sturdy and thick.
This is what it looks like when I opened the box. You may not see it clearly, but there is more bubble wrap underneath the face mask! All of the items I ordered were individually wrapped in bubble wrap and this is actually a big plus since it really helps keep the items safe and sound in this pretty box.
These are the items I ordered. The items were sealed to ensure you that it is legit because you know how a lot of fake copies of Korean products are all over online stores and we don't want that! I just suddenly realized that the products I ordered were all green lol.
The products I ordered are as follows:
Since I was one of the few people who were chosen to first try it out, I'm going to show you an example of what a package from Althea looks like.
(sorry for the poor quality, I'm just using my phone)
See how absolutely pretty in pink it is! From what I know, Althea has their own place here in the PH where they organize your orders and packages.
This is what the box looks like. It was actually wrapped in bubble wrap, which is amazing because it ensures that nothing will be damaged once you receive it. I absolutely love the minimalist design. It's cute in its simplest form! The box is also not just a cheap box. It's pretty sturdy and thick.
This is what it looks like when I opened the box. You may not see it clearly, but there is more bubble wrap underneath the face mask! All of the items I ordered were individually wrapped in bubble wrap and this is actually a big plus since it really helps keep the items safe and sound in this pretty box.
These are the items I ordered. The items were sealed to ensure you that it is legit because you know how a lot of fake copies of Korean products are all over online stores and we don't want that! I just suddenly realized that the products I ordered were all green lol.
The products I ordered are as follows:
- The SAEM - Healing Tea Garden Green Tea Cleansing Water
- Skinfood - Fresh Apple Mild Pore Peeling Gel
- It's Skin - Power 10 Formula PO Effector
- Elizavecca - Carbonated Bubble Clay Mask
- Innisfree - No Sebum Mineral Powder
- Innisfree - Capsule Recipe Pack in Volcanic Clay
Upon listing down the items in my package, I was struggling to find the face mask that was included, until I realized that it was actually a freebie! I sat here for a good 5 minutes trying to figure out where in the website did I find the mask then I checked the list that was on the pink bag and it also wasn't there so Althea Korea, you caught me by surprise! Thank you ♡
So anyway, the grand launch of Althea will be on Feb. 15, 2016. I will place a countdown right here lol
I hope you guys check this website out. I might film a video about this some time this week if I'm not too busy. You can also follow them on Instagram @altheakorea
If you ever decide to try out Althea don't forget to tag me and Althea Korea!
GREAT NEWS! On Feb. 15, which is Althea's Grand Launch here in the PH, there will be many promos in store for you guys! Let me list it down for you:
So don't forget to mark your calendars and prepare for many exciting deals on Althea PH! Don't forget to tag me (@damnitskristine) and Althea (@altheakorea) on Instagram once you receive your package, okay?If you ever decide to try out Althea don't forget to tag me and Althea Korea!
GREAT NEWS! On Feb. 15, which is Althea's Grand Launch here in the PH, there will be many promos in store for you guys! Let me list it down for you:
- If you sign up on Feb.15, you will be given P300 shopping credits!
- On Feb.15-29, there will be free shipping when you reach P1000 instead of the usual P1500
- There will be Buy 1 Take 1 promos
- There will be P0.00 products up for grabs (so better sign up ASAP!)
- There will be big discounts!
GIVEAWAY TIME!!!
Since I want more and more people to know about Althea's grand launch, I will be holding a giveaway for all of you guys. All you have to do is tag 3 friends on the comment box on my post here and don't forget to share the post as well. Make sure your post is public! I will choose only 1 winner and I will announce it on the weekend.
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Hi po ate. Well, I was just kind of wondering when and where this shop may be opening. :) I want to buy a gift for my mom. Thank you. :D
ReplyDeletehey. how much binayad mo para dun sa package? :) and alam mo ba kung ano yung mga laman bago mo i-unbox? thanks :))
ReplyDeleteThe total amount of my package is 2000php. Ikaw ang pipili ng items mo, there is no required amount to reach and once you receive the package, the items you ordered are also listed down for you to see.
Deleteoh i thought para sya memebox nyhahaha. thanks sa info IU PH nyhaha
DeleteHello ate. I messaged you po sa fb because of some questions about sa payment pero di pa po kayo sumasagot so I commented here. Paano po if may laman na po yung pay maya ko? Ano na pong next na gagawin ko?
ReplyDeleteHello! Sorry for the late reply. Once you have Paymaya, you can just input your card details on the payment screen once you're ready to checkout :)
DeleteHello! Nakita ko ang launch nila through social media and despite having never heard of the brand, order agad ako HAHAHA. Ganda kasi ng website nila. Question lang: dumaan pa ba sa Phil post office yung order mo or diretso na sa bahay mo?
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