Hello Girlfriends!
How’s your weekend my fabulous and gorgeous readers? Wherever you are and what you are doing while reading my latest post, I hope that you are doing well…. And if not, please at least SMILE!
Having a smile on your face helps to ease the negative vibes you are feeling.
It will be alright
****
A few weeks ago, my office guard happily phoned me that someone sent me a package.
He told me it was a PINK box!
OMG, My heart was palpitating with joy! I always got excited when this package arrived.
PS. turns out it's not PINK but GOLD!
And whenever my package from ALTHEA KOREA arrives, I never that whatever the contents inside make me so happy. But still, it always surprises me.
I was in total bliss that I even managed to film a short unboxing here:
And even though I was a bit nervous and alone filming myself, I still had that little doubt if I could make it. I mean, I’ve never shared an unboxing video like this before. And at the back of my head, I was a little afraid that some experts there will judge me and my video. But….
I don’t care anymore! This is my website, my property, my online empire…. And I shouldn’t be affected by whatever so-called experts say unless their expertise is invited so.
But….
Yes… I know, I know am also like a kid in a candy-store-and-shopped-candies-until-I-dropped!
And why wouldn’t I? My favorite Korean online e-commerce store surprisingly sent me this box with super generous content. And I got so thrilled to use them all for past weeks, and am here to share with you one-by-one its contents because am sure these products are also unfamiliar to you.
Let me tell you first how much I like their newly designed box for Chinese New Year. The gold box designed with a delicate Chinese print in red and metallic gold makes this a box that exudes opulence.
Gold and red are two super lucky colors in Chinese and Asian cultures and this themed box is a perfection. It is truly shamed if you ladies throw this kind of box after consuming its contents.
I will treasure it just like my other ALTHEA KOREA boxes. (Or perhaps I could recycle it soon!).
What I’ve got is part of their monthly themed box called Anti-Pollution box.
It contains Eight (8) auspicious surprises - 7 Korean beauty products and a discount coupon from ALTHEA KOREA, all carefully curated by the ALTHEA KOREA team to suit every customers’ skin type to fight against the monstrosity of pollution that damages our skin.
Pollution is indeed evil. Not only it ruins our inner health but also destroys our skin leading us to ugliness and faster aging.
Am already in my 30s and it’s not in my life agenda to aged so fast and wrinkly. I would like to age slow, smoothly, and still looked gorgeous when I reach my prime age.
First, contains an auspicious discount coupon worth Php188.00 limited to (1) customer. By using the code: 2017LNY188 you’ll get a discount of Php188 off your purchases, no minimum purchase required.
I haven’t used this coupon yet, so maybe you can try this coupon. Hurry because this coupon will expire until February 28, 2017.
After a very tiring long day, I am always craving to go home and start washing those make-up and dirt off my face. Yes, I love make-up just like you do but my skin needs to breathe and be free with those colors and dirt.
Cleansing my face with Camia Rooibos Cleansing Water (300ml) helps me to easily washed-off those make-up and dirt all over my face and neck. It contains a rooisbos tea extract that came from South Africa, and contains sparkling water the removes dirt and nourishes my skin at the same time. Never leaves my skin dry and rough, unlike the other cleansers I’ve used.
Some of you might be allergic to using cleansing oils to remove your heavy make-up so this CamiaRooisbos Cleansing water might be suitable for your skin. This is also good when you always travel – just refill your small travel container with this cleansing water and make sure to close it tightly so it won’t spill and won’t cause you to travel inconveniences.
PS Because of its huge container (am not sure if this is available in small size) this would honestly be mistaken as mineral drinking water, so please be extra careful not to just lay it around your house (unless you are living alone).
Calmia Rooibos cleansing water, doesn’t have mixed oil or any residue at the bottom of the bottle so definitely someone might mistake this as drinking water. Or even don’t leave your cleansing water together with your bottled drinking water inside your fridge
My makeup is all gone now after clearing it with Calmia Rooibos and it was amazing. Although it didn’t thoroughly remove my mascara as I’ve used an awesome brand that doesn’t remove that easily.
So I need to use another oil-based cleanser to help me wipe it off completely.
After initially removing my make-up, I’ve tied my hair up and changed my clothes for a more comfortable cleaning session.
Am a huge fan of the Korean double cleansing technique, so I got excited to try this yummylicious-looking Jamong Cleansing Balm by Hope Girl. This is perfect timing, as I’ve already emptied my previous cleansing oil, and using a new brand is like an adventure for me.
It has a light pinkish color and also includes a scraper for the cleansing balm. It gently cleanses my face and completely removes the mascara that wasn’t removed by Calmia Rooibos cleansing water.
It smells a mix of grapefruit and a hint of citrus, and it easily blends into your skin and removes that dirt. I like this cleansing balm because it won’t spill and of course the obvious reason – it's super attractive packaging!
Just let your Mom know that this is your cleansing balm because she might mistake this as a candle, or a lip balm, LOL.
I left it to my face for 2-3-minutes then washed it off with warm water.
Then for my second part of double-cleansing, I used Deep Clear Cleansing Foam from Missha.
Another yummylicious packaging (Oh my why Korean cosmetics always do this!) this cleansing foam helps me to get off that excess dirt and tighten my pores.
I also like this cleansing foam as it gently tightens and stretches my face. It is also unscented and comes in a huge package which I estimated can be used up to 3 to 4 months, which is a good deal for me.
It’s now my favorite double cleansing angel along with Hope Girl Jamong Cleansing Balm.
After washing my face – time for some pampering galore!
This clay soothing mask contains the 5 green veggies that I love – wheat sprouts, kale, celery, broccoli, and cabbage – all veggies that are super good not only in our health and digestion, and also good for our skin! I just couldn’t understand why some people don’t like green veggies (and those people don’t understand nutrition at all!).
It also has a mild minty scent which I bet you’ll going to love! It also helps me to tighten my pores and gave me that refreshing look after.
AHHH I don’t mind using this every day! With this container, I think I could use them for up to 2 to 3 months!
I’ve also applied it on my neck upwards to help minimize any possible early signs of aging.
After toning and applying my favorite essence and serums, am now ready to indulge myself in some moisturizer. My current favorite is this Perfect Moisture Cream from Onsaemeein. What I do love about it is, it has a gentle watery texture (a bit similar to the moisturizer from the Japanese brand – CURE) that is very easy to apply and absorbs perfectly which leaves that smooth bouncy texture!
I love it that am starting to get addicted to its effect!
And during day time, I never forgot to apply my favorite sunscreen protection – It’s My Sun Cream with SPF 45/ PA+++
And even am just inside the office, I still reapply sunscreen lotion especially I am always in front of my computer. Screen radiation also makes our skin dry and will give us early signs of aging, so a sunscreen lotion on our face is a must.
A special beauty tip that I’ve learned from a Chinese actress Fan Bing Bing, and look at her – she’s a Goddess!
So these are my current Korean beauty skincare favorites and I hope that you’ve learned something from my review. And I do hope that you could get this amazing limited-edition ALTHEA KOREA box because you’ll never ever regret it.
If you haven’t tried to order at ALTHEA KOREA, I suggest you try their beauty shopping app! You can check my shopping experience here, which I find shopping via app much easier, less complicated, and user-friendly!
How’s your weekend my fabulous and gorgeous readers? Wherever you are and what you are doing while reading my latest post, I hope that you are doing well…. And if not, please at least SMILE!
Having a smile on your face helps to ease the negative vibes you are feeling.
It will be alright
****
A few weeks ago, my office guard happily phoned me that someone sent me a package.
He told me it was a PINK box!
OMG, My heart was palpitating with joy! I always got excited when this package arrived.
PS. turns out it's not PINK but GOLD!
And whenever my package from ALTHEA KOREA arrives, I never that whatever the contents inside make me so happy. But still, it always surprises me.
I was in total bliss that I even managed to film a short unboxing here:
And even though I was a bit nervous and alone filming myself, I still had that little doubt if I could make it. I mean, I’ve never shared an unboxing video like this before. And at the back of my head, I was a little afraid that some experts there will judge me and my video. But….
I don’t care anymore! This is my website, my property, my online empire…. And I shouldn’t be affected by whatever so-called experts say unless their expertise is invited so.
But….
Yes… I know, I know am also like a kid in a candy-store-and-shopped-candies-until-I-dropped!
And why wouldn’t I? My favorite Korean online e-commerce store surprisingly sent me this box with super generous content. And I got so thrilled to use them all for past weeks, and am here to share with you one-by-one its contents because am sure these products are also unfamiliar to you.
Let me tell you first how much I like their newly designed box for Chinese New Year. The gold box designed with a delicate Chinese print in red and metallic gold makes this a box that exudes opulence.
Gold and red are two super lucky colors in Chinese and Asian cultures and this themed box is a perfection. It is truly shamed if you ladies throw this kind of box after consuming its contents.
I will treasure it just like my other ALTHEA KOREA boxes. (Or perhaps I could recycle it soon!).
What I’ve got is part of their monthly themed box called Anti-Pollution box.
It contains Eight (8) auspicious surprises - 7 Korean beauty products and a discount coupon from ALTHEA KOREA, all carefully curated by the ALTHEA KOREA team to suit every customers’ skin type to fight against the monstrosity of pollution that damages our skin.
Pollution is indeed evil. Not only it ruins our inner health but also destroys our skin leading us to ugliness and faster aging.
Am already in my 30s and it’s not in my life agenda to aged so fast and wrinkly. I would like to age slow, smoothly, and still looked gorgeous when I reach my prime age.
First, contains an auspicious discount coupon worth Php188.00 limited to (1) customer. By using the code: 2017LNY188 you’ll get a discount of Php188 off your purchases, no minimum purchase required.
I haven’t used this coupon yet, so maybe you can try this coupon. Hurry because this coupon will expire until February 28, 2017.
After a very tiring long day, I am always craving to go home and start washing those make-up and dirt off my face. Yes, I love make-up just like you do but my skin needs to breathe and be free with those colors and dirt.
Cleansing my face with Camia Rooibos Cleansing Water (300ml) helps me to easily washed-off those make-up and dirt all over my face and neck. It contains a rooisbos tea extract that came from South Africa, and contains sparkling water the removes dirt and nourishes my skin at the same time. Never leaves my skin dry and rough, unlike the other cleansers I’ve used.
Some of you might be allergic to using cleansing oils to remove your heavy make-up so this CamiaRooisbos Cleansing water might be suitable for your skin. This is also good when you always travel – just refill your small travel container with this cleansing water and make sure to close it tightly so it won’t spill and won’t cause you to travel inconveniences.
PS Because of its huge container (am not sure if this is available in small size) this would honestly be mistaken as mineral drinking water, so please be extra careful not to just lay it around your house (unless you are living alone).
Calmia Rooibos cleansing water, doesn’t have mixed oil or any residue at the bottom of the bottle so definitely someone might mistake this as drinking water. Or even don’t leave your cleansing water together with your bottled drinking water inside your fridge
My makeup is all gone now after clearing it with Calmia Rooibos and it was amazing. Although it didn’t thoroughly remove my mascara as I’ve used an awesome brand that doesn’t remove that easily.
So I need to use another oil-based cleanser to help me wipe it off completely.
After initially removing my make-up, I’ve tied my hair up and changed my clothes for a more comfortable cleaning session.
Am a huge fan of the Korean double cleansing technique, so I got excited to try this yummylicious-looking Jamong Cleansing Balm by Hope Girl. This is perfect timing, as I’ve already emptied my previous cleansing oil, and using a new brand is like an adventure for me.
It has a light pinkish color and also includes a scraper for the cleansing balm. It gently cleanses my face and completely removes the mascara that wasn’t removed by Calmia Rooibos cleansing water.
It smells a mix of grapefruit and a hint of citrus, and it easily blends into your skin and removes that dirt. I like this cleansing balm because it won’t spill and of course the obvious reason – it's super attractive packaging!
Just let your Mom know that this is your cleansing balm because she might mistake this as a candle, or a lip balm, LOL.
I left it to my face for 2-3-minutes then washed it off with warm water.
Then for my second part of double-cleansing, I used Deep Clear Cleansing Foam from Missha.
Another yummylicious packaging (Oh my why Korean cosmetics always do this!) this cleansing foam helps me to get off that excess dirt and tighten my pores.
I also like this cleansing foam as it gently tightens and stretches my face. It is also unscented and comes in a huge package which I estimated can be used up to 3 to 4 months, which is a good deal for me.
It’s now my favorite double cleansing angel along with Hope Girl Jamong Cleansing Balm.
After washing my face – time for some pampering galore!
Glad that ALTHEA KOREA has this Bitter Green Clay Soothing Mask from Skinfood which gives me that uber relaxing feeling after cleansing. This face mask comes in a light green paste, which is also has a little rough texture that serves as a scrub. So when Am applying it to my face, I have to massage it gently and let it stay for 15minutes or until I felt my face a bit tighter.
Then after my minty soothing pampering, I toned my face using Etude House Wonder Pore Freshener Toner. It claims as a “Wonder Woman for pores” which I thought proves it claims because it works on me, which clears out excess dirt, plus tightens my pores!
After toning and applying my favorite essence and serums, am now ready to indulge myself in some moisturizer. My current favorite is this Perfect Moisture Cream from Onsaemeein. What I do love about it is, it has a gentle watery texture (a bit similar to the moisturizer from the Japanese brand – CURE) that is very easy to apply and absorbs perfectly which leaves that smooth bouncy texture!
I love it that am starting to get addicted to its effect!
And during day time, I never forgot to apply my favorite sunscreen protection – It’s My Sun Cream with SPF 45/ PA+++
It’s crazy nowadays not to wear a sunscreen lotion especially with this crazy bipolar weather that we have here in Manila. Yes, I love the glaring sunshine on my skin, because it helps me to have that glowing tan complexion. But I hate it because over-exposure under the sun will give me skin damage. Thus, it is a must for me to wear sunscreen protection.
So these are my current Korean beauty skincare favorites and I hope that you’ve learned something from my review. And I do hope that you could get this amazing limited-edition ALTHEA KOREA box because you’ll never ever regret it.
If you haven’t tried to order at ALTHEA KOREA, I suggest you try their beauty shopping app! You can check my shopping experience here, which I find shopping via app much easier, less complicated, and user-friendly!
I love beauty boxes - love not knowing whats inside and getting a surprise. looks like you got a great one here with loads of lovely potions and creams!
ReplyDeleteThank you Emma! And I like when you use "potions" it like am using some magic for my skin, LOL.
DeleteThank you for stopping by :)
omggg youre so lucky to get this box. The time when i wnted to buy this box, it was already sold out. But nevertheless, i really enjoyed reading your review :)
ReplyDeleteHello Aliza,
DeleteOh that's a bummer, but they have a Valentine edition so you much order now before its gone!
Wow I can't believe how many awesome products they sent you! very cool!
ReplyDeleteALTHEA KOREA is very generous AF I almost faint :)
DeleteReally love the packaging of this box! So many attractive products inside of it.
ReplyDeleteI know right!
DeleteHey Alvin, you might want to gift your lady-love with ALTHEA KOREA surprise soon! Check their website :)
Wow you got some amazing product in the box, and full size as well! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYeah and I love all of its contents!
DeleteMy skin love it too and am so happy :)
This collection looks perfect for me. I really would like to try the "Perfect Moisture Cream".
ReplyDeleteIts so easy to absorb! And not messy :) Do check ALTHEA KOREA website for more moisturizers :)
DeleteWow!! I love being introduced to and trying different brands! It looks like you had a lot of fun reviewing the products. I love that there were so many skincare products. Its winter in the east coast so that is a big thing. Enjoy your products!
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting and enjoying reading my post! I am humbled.
DeleteOmg you got so much good stuff. Your skin looks amazing also!
ReplyDeleteThank you Breena! I couldn't thank ALTHEA KOREA for sending me these gifts, and my skin suits to these products very well.
DeleteFirst I have to say your blog is GORGEOUS! I commented on your Insta pic on this - I WANT IT!! It is SO pretty from the box to every product and I know that some great skin care lines come out of Asia! Great photos! Thank you for telling us all about this wonderful box and products!
ReplyDeleteThank you much! I'm trying my best to make my blog improve and am happy to receive all your compliments!
DeletePlease enjoy on exploring my blog :)
What a box of goodies that you received all the way from Korea. Trust man's eyes to say it's a pink box and not gold when the pink is just in the small logo. LOL
ReplyDeleteLOL yeah,
DeleteMy guard was so excited too, always happy when I received packages. He said he's a fan of my IG :)
In love with the full size products. I am glad you enjoyed using the products. Nice video.
ReplyDeleteThank you Dear! I was so surprised that ALTHEA KOREA send me this beautiful box, and its contents suits my skin type very well. Ah they are beauty savior :)
DeleteWow, what a cool box! It's filled with all sorts of fantastic products. I need to start using more skin care lines.
ReplyDeleteHi Dear!
DeleteYeah its better to take care of our skin. Never mind about make-up because its easy to get. Finding the right skincare is a totally dedication. It's like finding your life partner :)
Wow this kit is a must have for everyone in the city! The pollution in the city is so bad that everyone needs this to keep skin healthy
ReplyDeleteI know right! And washing your face with just water and soap are not enough. This pollution is totally dangerous for our skin. We need something that could help us to be protected.
DeleteThat box it's PACKED with goodies. I am so jealous.
ReplyDeleteHahaha hey you can grab these are their website! Order now :)
DeleteThat box is BEAUTIFUL and all of those products sound so beneficial and replenishing!
ReplyDeletexo, Helene
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Hello Helene,
DeleteYes they all are. They helps me to cleans my skin, unclogged those pores, and protect me from pollution. I feel so blessed!
Wow! All of those items came in that one box? Great! I love the headband by the way.
ReplyDeleteYeah I am surprised too! They know how to properly pack!
DeleteYeah I got this headband for $2
This looks like an awesome box with a ton of great products!
ReplyDeleteIndeed, Jessi.
DeleteIf you are interested please visit their page and maybe you can find something that will suits your skin-type needs :)
Amazing box,full of goodies!! Love how you have explained everything in detail. I think I need this one in my life now.
ReplyDeleteXo,
Shreya
https://mymagicaltrunk.com/
Hello Shreya,
DeleteCheck ALTHEA KOREA website for more exciting skincare. They have over 1000 brands for all skin-type and specific needs.
Everything looks amazing, but I would looove to try the Bitter Green Soothing Mask! It looks lovely.
ReplyDeleteHello Dear!
DeleteYeah I think that's my most favorite. It has a minty scent and very relaxing to the face. Not itchy at all, and helps to tighten and make my pores even smaller.
oh wow.. i love the gold box.. so pretty... and of course what comes inside that box... even more awesome...
ReplyDeleteHello Miera,
DeleteI called this as a super lucky gold ALTHEA box!
Love this write up and you're looking gorgeous in this dress!
ReplyDeletehahaha thanks you! The black dress is a gift from SM Woman, and the grey one is thrifted!
Deletethe box is awesome and I am absolutely obsessed with Korean beauty products! the box is definitely beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteThank you dear! They are launching their February edition so please do check their curated box!
DeleteI always find Korean beauty products a bit experimental, but a lot of fun! Are the products organic/vegan?
ReplyDeleteMost of Korean skincare are organic based :)
DeleteLove the design on the box- plus the items inside look really good too. Althea really has great things for skincare :)
ReplyDeleteI know right! And that's why I don't mind spending money to shop at Althea. I could assure that I will receive authentic skincare products.
DeleteOMG. I admire the box. Nice & beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThank you Lia! This box makes me smile everyday :)
DeleteGreat review and very nice images, well researched and looks like great products. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank you Helen! I always want my readers to enjoy reading my reviews and all information should be provided.
DeleteI love Althea too, they have got many skincare and makeup from Korea at such a great price.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree Sunshine. And most of the time, its way cheaper than brick-and-mortar :) Such an angel!
DeleteI'm regular customer of althea !! Really like their box and products =)
ReplyDeleteYeah, I never had a bad experience with ALTHEA KOREA. They know how to spoiled their clients :)
DeleteI love receiving package from Althea too! Their packaging is always so cute! I'm currently using The Saem cleansing water, maybe I should try out the Rooibos cleansing water after i finish mine!
ReplyDeleteOhh hello felloe Althea baby! I will try the Saem too when I finished my Rooisbos :)
Deletei tried that too haha! glad you receive it too :D hope you love it as much as i did!
ReplyDeleteHello Joys,
DeleteYES I am loving it a lot! That's why I recommend ALTHEA KOREA. I've ditched my other western skincare brands and switched to fully Korean :)
Another beauty box worth to try!! I just a beauty care box from Althea just today XD
ReplyDeleteOMG Ohh please share us your review! What have you got?!
DeleteOne of my fav online shopping websites, I really like the varieties :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Ivy! And those boxes are very reusable :)
DeleteI've participated in a few of these monthly secret box clubs before but none of the ones I have seen in the US has the quality contents that this does. And what a perfect match for you too! I really appreciated the warning on the cleansing water not being for drinking. It took me a few times of reading that before I really was convinced that indeed it wasn't for drinking. Alas, I'm always inspired by information like this to take better care of my fragile ginger skin, but despite a vanity full of similar products; they go almost completely untouched for months at a time! That's what a really need more than anything: a routine!
ReplyDeleteHello Judson and thank you for your thoughts.
DeleteYeah we should incorporate skincare to our mundane routine, and be consistent with it.
Yeah I've also tried subscribing to secret boxes which always leads me to disappointment because most that I've received are things I don't like. However in ALTHEA KOREA, contents are all disclosed before you purchase :)
Me and my friends are big fan of Althea since they always sell good Korea product and love their service too :D SOmetimes I want to grab their beauty box but it always sold out TT
ReplyDeleteHello Tiffany,
DeleteYeah and I think they only produce limited boxes.
This would make a great Mother's Day gift! I know I'd certainly love to have a box like this!
ReplyDeleteHello Danielle,
DeleteDefinitely Moms' would love these goodie box... and the box per se :)
This beauty box has so many cool products! I laughed when I read that someone might mistake the cleansing water as mineral water- totally something I would do!
ReplyDeleteOh yeah better to be extra careful! Many bottle water nowadays are packages in a fun and attractively, that you might mistaken it as something else... hahaha
DeleteLooks like a heck of a heck of a great box! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYeah and I think I won't be shopping for skincare for few months (ooppss I think not! I love Korean skincare!)
Deletelovely post, really great quality photos.
ReplyDeleteThank you Catherine! Keep on exploring my blog :)
DeleteThis looks like the cutest little box, there's so much inside it!!!
ReplyDeleteLOL yeah and I am a happy beauty blogger :)
DeleteLove beauty subscription boxes. Always something excited and unexpected thing came and i love it.
ReplyDeleteTotally agree.. But these subbie box are not to surprising because before you place your order, Althea Korea will disclose the contents of the box. So that customers still have a freedom to purchase or not.
DeleteYour photos are so adorable :) They also make me want try the kit myself. Looks like a cool idea!
ReplyDeleteThank you Nadine, and please don't forget to have a snoop at ALTHEA KOREA. They have new subbie box coming!
DeleteI have heard of Althea before but have never tried it. Thanks for making me interested in it. Great photos too!
ReplyDeleteHello Rexie,
DeleteThis is phenomenal so better don't miss it! You'll love it :)
These look like great products, and I love the box too! So pretty!
ReplyDeleteI know right! Am saving the box for future use :)
DeleteThis is a great idea! I never thought about beauty care to prevent pollution damage!
ReplyDeleteHello Sara Marie,
DeleteTry buying skincare at Althea Korea, you'll never be disappointed!
I didn't know Rooibos was good for son. That's grea news
ReplyDeleteThank for visiting Ruth! Keep on browsing my blog :)
DeleteAltheas has a lot of beauty inside. I totally love getting subscription boxes in the mail too.
ReplyDeleteYes, and ALthea Korea never fails to amazed their customers. You should subscribe!
DeleteThe box is beautiful. It looks like a great review. It's not something I wouldn't buy for me but maybe for my daughter.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely your daughter will scream with excitement for this products :)
DeleteLove the idea of this subscription box. It looks like it is full of great products
ReplyDeleteYes and I have an awesome news - ALTHEA KOREA is now available in US customers! They are putting a branch in the US! Yeeepeee!
DeleteI haven't tried products from Althea Korea yet.. I should try them real soon.
ReplyDeleteBetter try it Peachy, so you won't left out :)
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ReplyDeleteYou are welcome babe!
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