Hi all!
Today I've got a
Innisfreeworld haul/review. They are Innisfree's new online global store.
They launched on Sept 18, 2014. They had a lot of attractive "events" or promotions. Lots of freebies for purchases above $xx amount.
Short rant:
(Please finish reading if you're gonna read it, and don't misunderstand.)
I was very interested in the launching promotions (very attractive freebies to me) and I logged in to make an order on their first day. They had this online chat functoin where you can ask questions and get immediate replies (during their opening hours) and I decided to clarify about the promotions. VERY WEIRD. I was told, note that this was on the FIRST DAY, that the event for "free gifts above $100", "not longer exist" and I was told "I am afraid to say that the event is over.". Whaaat?? Did I underestimate Innisfree's popularity? All the freebies are out of stock in less than 24 hours??
All they told me is that the Minho pouch was still available. No. I'm in this for the Innisfree samples and bag, not really for one Lee Minho pouch. So I did not order.
Then I saw that other people still got the freebies even when they ordered on later days.
So I sent an enquiry again on Oct 1, 2014 to ask if the events are still on. And guess what. This time I was told that they are all ongoing.
WTH. I was kind of pissed off. I followed all their promotions leading up to the launch day and was so excited to check out the new site but I was told the wrong information. I get that maybe, perhaps, possibly the staff are new and lack experience but I think opening promotions are very important and it should be something they are all clear of. The promotion was right there on the front page and in the emails, it should be something they know of. How could they make such a big mistake? Anyway, the events ended some time after my second message but I did not make an order.
End of story. Well, one bad experience, but they
definitely redeemed themselves this time with my recent order! :)
I wasn't sure then if I would ever purchase from the website since I do have access to Innisfree products in their stores in Singapore, but I did look out for their promos. I did give them some feedback, hope they do read it because I like Innisfree products and support them going global.
But this time there was a discount code AND there was free shipping AND they had attractive offers. So I finally made a order! They delivered VERY quickly and I am very pleased :)
Delivery
I ordered on a
Wednesday midnight, and they packed and shipped out my orders 12 hours after I placed my order. My parcel was on the plane to Singapore in the early hours of
Thursday, reached the local courier company at night, and then my parcel was delivered to me on
Friday!! How amazing is that?? I opted for EMS, which is the slightly more expensive option, since there was a free shipping promotion. In Singapore, EMS parcels are handled by Speedpost.
How to track (EMS)
This is for EMS parcels. I haven't tried the other method of shipping, but it may be similar. After Innisfreeworld has shipped your items, they will email you with a tracking number. I went to this website to track
http://www.koreapost.go.kr/eng/sub/EMS_Search.jsp?contId=e1020600 my parcel. (If there are pop-up messages, click cancel, ok, ok.)
When the status has reached "Arrival at inward office of exchange", you may go to your local courier company's website to track the order. It will show you the progress of whether the parcel is with the postman and on the way to you! For Singapore, the website is
http://www.speedpost.com.sg/.
On to the haul.
This is how innisfreeworld pack their items. Layers of paper above.
It is just paper, no bubblewrap, but still good cushion for the products
inside. Is it enough? I leave that to you to judge! All I know is that I
ordered fragile items but they came safely, so it's good enough!
The
first thing I actually look out for when I open packages is whether
there's any smell... if the package smells too good, that means there's
leakage!! lol. But that goodness there was no smell this time :)
After removing the brown paper! Bubblewrap for the candle, but no additional protective wrapping for the rest. I consider the capsule masks and eyeshadows to be "at risk of damage" items too, but they came in excellent condition! Perhaps paper is enough. There's nothing to complain if nothing is damaged, regardless of how unsafe you might think it is. I'd say don't worry and go ahead and order.
(Personal tip: always take photos of your parcels BEFORE opening them. To show if the package was mishandled/torn/damaged during shipping. If there is damage to your items, you can then use the photo to complain to the courier company or to the company you purchased from.)
Samples! I love samples. I got to choose 5 samples (I think the quantity depends on the price of your purchase) and I chose all lotions. These are all resealable -- I love that!
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First items, eyeshadows. They are currently having a buy 2 get 2 free promo. Do that math, that's a very good deal. The colours are very close to the colours shown on the website. They did a good job in capturing the right shade! Don't have high expectations, they aren't super pigmented. But for the price, it's okay.
Capsule recipe pack masks are also going for buy 3 get 3 free. These are mostly sleeping packs. There are sleeping packs and non-sleeping packs.
Non-sleeping packs can only be put on for about 15 minutes and then you have to wash them off. They are usually thicker in consistency, like the Jeju volcanic clay mask pack. They are usually more opaque, the kind of masks you can walk around and scare people with.
Sleeping packs on the other hand, are meant to be kept on all night. The consistency is like moisturisers and they absorb well into your skin after massaging them on leaving them on for some time. You don't have to worry about smearing them all over your pillow when you sleep. You have to rinse off properly the next day though. They are usually go on (somewhat) clear like regular moisturisers, but you put on more.
I love these. Each pack can be used for 3/4 times, although I can get up to 5 uses sometimes, even after putting on a thick layer each time. Very good value, if you consider what these do. I highly recommend that you try these out. Only complain is that they aren't exactly resealable; you can only tuck the lid into a slot. Perhaps you can put a small weight to hold down the lid, or put the whole thing in a small zip-lock bag. I usually just put a weight. I don't get breakouts from them, so I guess it is hygienic enough.
I also got some tools this time. One is a magic puff as a backup, another is a hairband! Even cheaper than brandless ones.
Handcreams are also buy 2 get 2. Very good deal. These scents aren't available in Singapore yet, so I got them. I use a lot of hand cream because I sit right under then AC all day at work and my hands get really dry. I can't NOT apply hand cream.
My worry for handcreams are that they get squashed during shipment. You can see from my past hauls that they have wrapped them quite well and there is minimal/no damage. Not this time. There are some bumps on them, 2 are very minor, the green one I had to push back into shape (already did in this photo), the red one was beyond "repair". But this is
only an issue if you intend to give these as gifts.
Next is the Jelly Tint set from the Limited Edition Christmas range! This isn't sold in Singapore Innisfree stores.
Cute packaging, great as gifts. You can even split these to be stocking stuffers.
Lastly. I got the Innisfree Cream White Perfumed Candle. I did not get this in Singapore stores as I already got the diffuser, but this was cheaper so I got one as well. This is made from soy wax, much safer to burn than other types of waxes.
If you don't have an Innisfree store to smell these, I will try to explain to you how these smell like.
The
Cream White Perfumed candle/diffuser/hand cream is described as one that "delivers all the coziness of Christmas through heart-warming fragrance of musk and powder"
It smells like... some baby powder. I can only describe it as that. It is a pleasant smell to have in bedrooms. Relaxing and calming. I've asked my friends and mom & sis to smell them in stores and they like this the best, our of all 3. I think most people will find that it is a familiar scent. Don't let the word "musk" mislead you to think it is a more manly scent. It is not. I like this, but I don't recommend it to people who don't like the smell of powder. If you think powder = granny smell = no,
The
Red Berry Perfumed candle/diffuser/hand cream is described to be one that "delivers all the excitement of Christmas through sweet, fresh fragrance of cranberry and apple."
It is a fruity, sweet scent.
The
Mint Chocolate Perfumed candle/diffuser/hand cream is described to be one that "delivers the sweetness of Christmas through deep fragrance of mint and chocolate".
It is exactly that, mint chocolate. If you don't like mint chocolate and food scents, skip this. This is the least favourite of me and my friends as I guess we all don't like food scents that aren't.. from.. food.
The candle, just like the diffuser, comes with a knitted sleeve. SUPER CUTE. lol. They made it look so festive just like that. Go buy one now.
With my purchase, I could pick one of then 8 Solutions Kit. I went for the Whitening kit.
A sheet mask & 3 more resealable samples. These resealable samples have more product. I like that because I hate it when samples finish after 1/2 use. How would I know if it is really good??? They are generous with the samples, which to me means they are very confident in their products and know that these samples will make you buy the full sized. Very true for me.
The packaging can actually be upcycled and DIY-ed into these cute drawers. You can stack them up if you have multiples!
I really like Innisfree because they REALLY try to be what they claim to be. They focus a lot on being environmentally friendly. They give out handkerchiefs, cold cups and tumblers to encourage you to reuse and reduce. They give you points for returning empty bottles for recycling. They give you extra samples (not everyday) when you bring your own bag. All very in line with what the brand claims to be. Compared to a lot of other brands, I find that they put in a lot more effort to be environmentally friendly.
That's why I love the brand a lot. I like products with natural ingredients (no parabens etc) and they are eco-friendly (I'm quite environmentally conscious). On top of that, they products are affordable and work well.
I may do a post on my top 5 favourite Innisfree products soon!
PROMOTION ALERT!!
Meanwhile, if you're reading this in December 2014, I highly recommend you to make an order on their site now to enjoy the free shipping for purchases above USD $50. Select EMS shipping! That's express shipping and it is ALSO FREE! I think free shipping is the biggest discount you can get as shipping can cost quite a lot. Since it is free, you don't have to worry about ordering heavy and bulky things like their LE christmas candle (which I ordered).
For their xmas collection, I recommend their Green Tea Seed Cream. It is more expensive as it is TWICE the usual size. It has cute xmas designs on it. I bought one last year, finished it this November, and replaced it with this year's Xmas version again! :)
That's all.
InnisfreeWorld facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/innisfreeworld
InnisfreeWorld website:
www.innisfreeworld.com
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Have you ordered from Innisfreeworld? What did you get and what was your experience? Share with me!
Disclaimer: This post and all the items are not sponsored. I bought them with my money. I don't work for Innisfree not am I affiliated to them in any way.
