Spotlight | Peripera Fashion People Carrier Mini Luggage Set.

For this summer, Korean beauty brand Peripera launched an eye-catching set of their best-selling inks and tints, all in miniature sizes. And I say eye-catching, because its packaging is an adorable pink trolley luggage, complete with wheels, a retractable handle, and stickers for you to decorate the luggage with.

Peripera Fashion People Carrier.

I was not able to buy this while I was still in Korea, as this product hit the stores a few days after we left the Land of the Morning Calm. Thankfully, Rox of Ciel Azure still had a few pieces available; I purchased one right away, because this limited edition item sell like hotcakes online!

Unboxing the Peripera Fashion People Carrier.

The Peripera Fashion People Carrier comes in two different colors - New Yorker Yellow, which features New York-themed stickers; and KPop Girl Pink, which features Korean-themed stickers. Mine is the latter, because... Korea!

Mini luggage with wheels + retractable handle.

Peripera logo at the side.

Product details at the back of the box.

Inside the luggage, you'll find miniature bottles of the following: Airy Ink Velvet (2.7 grams), Vivid Tint Water (3.5 grams), Ink Velvet (2.7 grams), Ink Concealer (4.2 grams), and Ink Multi-shadowing (2.7 grams). The luggage, by the way, has the same dimensions as my Samsung Note 5.

Inside the luggage.

The bottles are made of plastic, about 2 inches in size each, and all come with doe-foot applicators.

They're this small. 

Shade reference at the bottom.

Shade reference at the bottom.

The Peripera Airy Ink Velvet is a souffle cream lip stain with a velvety matte finish. The shade included in the set is #5 Elf Light Rose, a lovely, muted shade of pink and one of the most popular shades in the Airy Ink Velvet Line.

Peripera Airy Ink Velvet #5 Elf Light Rose.

True to its name, this product feels light as air when worn. It's also long-wearing, as the color does not budge even after a full meal and a cup of coffee. However, this product has a rather strong floral scent, which may be a turn-off to some. I certainly do not mind, though, and I might just buy a full-sized version of this shade the next time I fly to Korea.

#5 Elf Light Rose when worn.

The Peripera Ink Velvet is a creamy, lip stain with a lacquer-like matte finish. The shade included in the set is #2 So Grapefruit, a warm and bold red with orange undertones. 

Peripera Ink Velvet #2 So Grapefruit.

Like the Airy Ink Velvet, the Peripera Ink Velvet is lightweight, easy to apply, and does not dry the lips. It has a subtle, sweet scent - much lighter compared to the Airy Ink Velvet's. The color pay-off is gorgeous, and the wear-time - an impressive 12 hours. I've had lunch, dinner, went to sleep, took a shower the following morning and the color is still there. How amazing is that?!

#2 So Grapefruit when worn.

If matte lip products aren't up your alley, then you might find the Peripera Vivid Tint Water more to your liking. Made with real fruit extracts, this water tint has vibrant color and a mild and fruity scent. The shade included is #3 Apple Squeeze, a sheer berry red shade.

Peripera Vivid Tint Water #3 Apple Squeeze.

Like most lip tints, this one has a thin and watery consistency. It's lightweight, moisturizing, and has buildable coverage. However, it's not as fast-drying as my favorite Labiotte Wine Lip Tint, and has a tendency to seep through your mouth and stain your teeth. Despite that, I like this lip tint nonetheless. 

#3 Apple Squeeze when worn. 

Swatches (L-R): Airy Ink Velvet #5 Elf Light Rose,
Ink Velvet #2 So Grapefruit, Vivid Tint Water #3 Apple Squeeze.

Swatches under natural light.

Swatches, 12 hours later.

Now as for the two other products included in this set, I'm not too keen about them because both the Ink Concealer and the Ink Multi-shadowing come in shades that are a little off for my skin tone.

Ink Concealer on the left, Ink Multi-shadowing on the right.

What I do like about the Ink Concealer is its silky smooth and long-lasting coverage. This product is available in two shades - #1 Cover King Vanilla and #2 Blemish Hider Beige. I reckon the darker shade would suit my skin tone better, unlike the shade that came with the set which looks ghastly white against my skin.

Under natural light.

As for the shading cream aka Ink Multi-shadowing, I tried contouring with it, but the shade just sort of disappears when blended on my skin. This product also doubles as an eyeshadow, but I hardly wear eyeshadows these days.

Products used:
FACE: Beyond Alice in Blooming Skin Tone Sun Base,
Peripera Ink Concealer #1 Cover King Vanilla,
The Cellin Essence Cushion.
EYES: Shiseido Eyebrow Pencil in Brown,
Clio Kill Black Waterproof Brush Liner,
Clio Salon de Cara Backcomb Cara,
CHEEKS: Tony Moly Cristal Blusher in Pleasure Peach.
LIPS: Peripera Vivid Tint Water #3 Apple Squeeze.

All in all, this set is a nice collector's item, especially if you're into Korean (beauty) products and a sucker for cute packaging like me.

With regards to value for money, I'm on the fence because the concealer and shading cream didn't work well for me. Part of me wishes that they should have just included four lip products and a BB Cream, the way they did when they released the Mini Girl's Cabinet set last year. 

But then again, I do love the lip tints and the Airy Ink Velvet is such a wonderful beauty discovery!

Healthy Tanning for Long-Lasting Beauty.

Nothing is more universally flattering than a healthy, golden tan. However, tanning is one of the fastest ways to damage the skin. Tanning outdoors or under sun lamps exposes the skin to harmful ultraviolet rays, which cause early signs of aging like wrinkles, sun spots and uneven tone. Sun exposure can also result in more dire consequences like cancer.

Photo credit: Beautiful on Raw.

One way to achieve a golden glow without risking damage and disease is to use an artful combination of bronzers and highlighters. It only takes a surprisingly small amount of bronzing powder in key places to create the illusion of tanner skin.

Applying bronzer with a light hand around the back edges of the jawline, under the cheekbones and around the outer curves of the eye sockets creates depth. Sweeping shimmery highlighter over the highest points of the cheekbones and the brow bones raises those areas even further, bringing the entire face into extreme relief. Silver highlighter is subtly effective, but gold tones are even better for getting a sun-kissed finish. Making the natural shadows darker and illuminating the areas that attract the most light is an easy way to mimic the look of having spent a day on the beach.

Urban Decay Naked Flushed.

If one wants full-body color, a spray tan is the best option. Sun Tan City is just one of the many tanning salons in Springfield, MO that offers this service. In as few as two minutes, it is possible to get a realistic, streak-free tan.

Sun Tan City prides itself on its spray formula, which is a natural golden tan that does not take on orange or sallow tones. It can take several visits to a traditional tanning salon to see noticeable difference in skin tone, but it only takes one application of a spray tan to get the perfect amount of color. This tan can be maintained in two-minute sessions just once a week. People do not realize that tanning under ultraviolet lights can be just as dangerous as tanning outdoors; in fact it can be even more dangerous, since the UV light is concentrated for accelerated results. Spray tanning gives better results with absolutely none of the risks.

Tan skin is a global symbol of beauty, but there is no rule stating that a tan must be achieved through weeks of unhealthy and inconsistent sun exposure. Using cosmetics and topcial treatments to temporarily darken the skin allows one to achieve the trendy tan look while keeping the skin smooth and youthful.