DeyiMizu

Jord Wood Watches

2015-11-26T06:00:00.000-08:00

Winter weather is starting to show up in San Francisco with rain and chill. A year has passed since my last post. You must be wondering where am I, right? I'm busy with life and work. I try to take time off to blog, but I just can't find the passion I used to have. So, I thought that instead of writing a crappy post, I should take time off for myself. I guess now is the time to come back to the blogging world and do what I love!

A couple of months ago, I was approached by the wonderful people from Jord to do an unbiased review of their watch. Jord is a wood watch company based in St. Louis, Missouri. I was fascinated by the craftsmanship and design of their watch that I can't wait to try it on!

Wood watch is definitely in the trend and is a great statement piece to add to your accessories collection. Jord Waches is made from all natural wood. The one I'm wearing is from their Fieldcrest series, Green Sandalwood. It is for those folks that loves neutral tone like me!

See how well the watch blends in with nature? You can't go wrong by wearing a statement piece like this. Besides, you can have Jord re-size your watch to your liking before receiving it for an additional $10! That way you won't have to go to your local jeweler to have it sized.

I think this would make a great holiday gifts for friends and family. They are unique and one of a kind, just like the love ones in your life. You can't go wrong with a distinctive gift like this one.

Wooden Watches by JORD

Finally, I wish all of you a Happy Thanksgiving! Be sure to eat more, enjoy life and be thankful all the wonderful things that have happened to you.

What are you thankful of this year?

Follow me on Instagram and Facebook

DISCLAIMER: Some product(s) mentioned in this post were provided by the manufacturer for review consideration. Read full disclosure here.

(Review) Crabtree & Evelyn Somerset Meadow Ultra-Moisturizing Hand Cream

2014-09-24T18:31:00.000-07:00

Contains Affiliate Image

Don't worry, I am still alive and so is this blog. I just want to take some time off for other things.

Today I want to review a hand cream I recently purchased from Marshalls. I have always been a fan of Crabtree & Evelyn's Rosewater hand cream but I am always on the look for something new. While browsing around Marshalls's skincare section, I found this hand cream from them that I haven't tried. The hand cream itself is definitely a STEAL for me because when I checked their website, the price for the same hand cream with different packaging cost $20.00. I got mine for only $6.99!!

If you are looking for Crabtree & Evelyn hand cream, definitely go check your local Marshalls to see if you have any luck finding them.

The name of the hand cream is called Somerset Meadow. This smells citrus-y like bergamot orange, which has the shape of an orange but is yellow like lemon. It is a combination of citrus and fresh wilderness grass.

Don't you think that smells heavenly?

The color of the packaging for this hand cream is more of a light grass green; while the new packaging is yellow. I don't mind the green color because this matches the scent.

I also love the texture of this hand cream. It has the perfect thickness, not too creamy and not too thick. I find this rubs into my hands fairly easy unlike some other thick cream I have used before. Somerset Meadow gives hands enough moisture without feeling oily. I believe this shall be perfect for fall through winter and PLUS this smell so good!

Oh forgot to mention, I also bought a travel size of Somerset Meadow for only $1.99! Tell me, is this not a steal or what!?

Share with me what's your favorite hand cream!

My Facebook

My Twitter

My Instagram

Beauty Blogazon Roundup 5/25/2014

2014-05-25T09:24:00.000-07:00

Check out this week's Beauty Blogazons Weekly Round-Up!

Adna Cristina Beauty: Dermalogica Skincare Products - Review & Photos
Lola's Secret Beauty Blog: PurseN Diva Make-Up Case is the perfect way to store your makeup at home, or while traveling. A gorgeous and ingenious storage system that offers a stylish solution!
DeyiMizu: Get glowing skin with Valentia Even Glow Vitamin C Serum
TheFabZilla: Ready for the summer? Why not start with self-tanning? Kathryne from TheFabZilla shows you before and after photos using Beautisol Self-Tanning Mousse
Beauty by Miss L: Camouflage inspired nails.
Makeup Life and Love: Looking to give yourself a cheap weekend pamper? Well grab some lemons and enjoy a DIY pamper session with Jamie's recommendations...
Harajuku Girl FL Beauty: Does your hair color help you fight the signs of aging?
Geniabeme: See why CoverFX BB Gel has made it into Geniabeme's daily routine.
The Feminine Files: Get your fingers and toes ready for summer with OPI's new Neon Collection!
beautyXposé: This beauty product just might be your new secret weapon. Read on as Kristin shares her 5 uses for dry shampoo.
ColorMeSoCrazy: Blingtastic Nails ft. Cirque and KBShimmer! Check out the GLITZ
After the 9 to 5: Indie spotlight: Little Sparrow Cosmetics Constants & Variables Collection
Never Say Die Beauty: Allison got a chance to try the new MATTE limited edition bronzers from Milani!

Review: Valentia Even Glow Vitamin C Serum

2014-05-20T17:12:00.000-07:00

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

As I reached age 25, I realized that my skin started to lack radiant, uneven skin tone and most of all lack hydration. Yes, I have tried many serums in the past, but there isn't one that I want to continue to buy again because I feel like the serum isn't working on my skin anymore.

Recently, I had been introduced to a new serum called Valentia Even Glow Vitamin C Serum. They claimed to adjust all the problems I have with my skin, most importantly lack of glow and radiance.

Let's find out if I love or hate this product!

What product claims:

EVENS SKIN TONE: Vanquish dark spots and skin discoloration with this new generation Vitamin C Serum. Quickly refresh uneven and ill-textured skin with smooth, wrinkle-free skin that leaves you looking flawless and ageless.

INCREASES GLOW & RADIANCE: Revitalize your skin with essential fatty acids that leave skin smooth and visibly brighter. Smooth skin capable of reflecting light will give your skin a youthful glow and a brilliant shine for that well-rested and refreshed look.

ABSORBS RAPIDLY: Moisturizes skin due to the capacity of the hyaluronic acid to absorb water, thereby increasing fluid between cells, giving your skin a smoother and younger appearance. This intense water absorption means no more dry, peeling or cracked skin, even in extreme weather.

BOOSTS COLLAGEN PRODUCTION: The presence of Organic Rosehip Oil and a foundation of 20% Vitamin C increases collagen production so your skin retains the elasticity responsible for a youthful appearance and prevents skin sagging associated with aging. Enjoy smooth and supple skin that takes years off your appearance.

REDUCES WRINKLES & FINE LINES: Special ingredients such us Hyaluronic Acid and Organic Sea Buckthorn oil work to plump up the skin, reducing wrinkles leaving skin clearer and younger.

Ingredients

KEY INGREDIENTS - 1.18OZ - 98% Natural - 75% Organic - MADE IN USA // 20% VITAMIN C, ORGANIC ROSEHIP OIL, ORGANIC SEA BUCKTHORN OIL, RESISTEM (PLANT STEM CELLS), HYALURONIC ACID(BOTANICAL), GREEN TEA EXTRACT

Directions

Because our new generation Vitamin C Serum is made of natural ingredients it may start to separate. In order to see optimal results, turn over the bottle and lightly shake for 1-2 seconds. Apply a small amount of the serum to your clean (and dry) face and neck daily. Allow the serum to dry before applying moisturizer and makeup.

As you can see from the picture above, the serum has a bit of a thick consistency. It absorbed quickly in about 30 seconds or less, which I am quite surprised. I thought that it would take forever for the product to absorb into my face, but this proves me wrong. The serum smells like citrus, which is a great scent to wake me up in the morning! I guess everything citrus would smell heavenly, right?

A bottle will last you for months and months! You will only need around 6-7 drops for the entire face and neck.

(Wow! Glowing, right?)

This vitamin C serum helps hydrate my skin well. Skin feels super soft after applying product! I used this before moisturizer and the next day, I was left with radiant skin. My skin is super dull and dead looking in the morning therefore I am glad that I found a product that helps with this issue. I don't have much dark spot except for some acne mark on forehead and chin area. The dark spot is slowly fading away and hope to make it go away soon.

(Sorry for the horrible dark eye circles. I didn't have enough sleep!! This is me with only the vitamin C serum on.)

I have yet to see any result in reducing wrinkles and fine lines, but definitely result in glow and radiance in my face the next morning. I used this product twice daily, once in the morning and once at night. No breakout whatsoever when testing the product, but everyone has different skin condition. Be sure to test on your arms first before using any skin care.

I would definitely recommend this Vitamin C Serum to everyone who wants to even out skin tone and wants to have radiant glowing skin! This is not a miracle product that will work overnight, but it's definitely a keeper in the long run.

You can now get the serum on Amazon for only $35.00!

Are using a Vitamin C serum too? If so, please share what product you use!

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

(Tutorial) Natural Spring Look ft Measurable Difference Lash Amplifying Mascara & Primer with RegenaLash

2014-04-30T12:49:00.000-07:00

From winter to summer, it's been a long four months since my hiatus from blogging. I am still active on social media like Instagram, so please follow me deyimizu as I update my daily life with food, food, food and sweets!

As for today's post, I will give you my first, my first pictures tutorial. I am not good at doing tutorial, but I will try my best at explaining.

This is an easy simple spring look that you can achieve using pink, brown and a bit of gold eye shadow.

I hope you will like this look too!

Products Mentioned

Sleek Divine The Original 594 Eyeshadow Palette

Pond's Luminous Finish BB+

Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Eyeliner Trio in Nude Eyes

Physicians Formula Eye Booster 2-in-1 Lash Boosting Eyeliner+Serum in Black

Measurable Difference Lash Amplifying Mascara & Primer

Cargo Blush in Catalina

NYC Applelicious Glossy Lip Balm in Big Apple Red

To start, I apply a base to my face. I used a BB Cream for a lightweight feel to stay away from the heavy makeup look. Apply a little at a time to the problem areas as I don't think you will need a full face coverage for spring. After that, you can dust some powder to make the base stay in place. Remember, keep everything minimal.

As for the eye, use an eye shadow brush and brush 1 all over the eyelid. Then apply 2 and blend it in as shown in the picture above. After that, apply 3 to the outer V of the eye to give your eyes more definition. It is hard to see in the picture, but please apply a little of the gold shadow like 4 to the lower lid and inner corner of eyes.

Next up is eyeliner.

First, I used a black pencil liner to line my eyes then use a black liquid liner on top to enhance the color a bit more.

Moving on, I will be applying a mascara & primer from Measurable Difference. This is a dual wand, which one end is a primer that contains fibers that lengthen and thicken your lashes, the other side is a regular mascara that gives you soft, supple lashes. When combined, your lashes will look awesome!

Blush time! Pick a light pink blush that suits your skin tone.

Lastly, I used a pinkish red tinted lip balm and this will definitely gives a boost of cuteness!

Don't you think so?

It is definitely getting warmer here in San Francisco and I hope this weather carries through summer all the way to Autumn!

What do you think? How's the weather over there?

DISCLAIMER: Some product(s) mentioned in this post were provided by the manufacturer for review consideration. Read full disclosure here.

Review: Lancome Dream Tone Ultimate Dark Spot Corrector

2013-12-05T00:36:00.003-08:00

It's me again! I am not slacking off on post, hopefully! Skin care routine is very important to me. My skin type has been constantly due to testing different products. Sometimes, the product will break me out, leaving behind horrible pimple marks on my face. So a good brightening product that can even out my skin tone is a must.

Recently, I have been introduce to a new product called "Lancome Dream Tone". This product claims to even out skin tone and diminish dark spots. According to the people that tried the product, 74% saw immediate glowing skin and 69% saw the appearance of dark spots reduced in just 4 weeks!

I am skeptical about this product so I have to try it out myself hoping to see results. Let's read on to see my experience with Lancome DreamTone!

Price: $98.00 for 1.3 fl oz bottle

DreamTone comes in three colors: 1-Fair, 2-Medium & 3-Dark. I am testing out 2-Medium as I have medium skin tone.

The product comes with a twisting pump, which I think is a wonderful idea! I don't have to lose the cap again!

I used this product twice a day after patting on some toner and before my moisturizer. DreamTone is actually a tinted serum! Even though it's a tinted serum, but after you apply it, the color adjust to your skin color like BB Cream. It's a pink-ish peach color with pearl particles. Those particles helps with making the skin glow and even out the skin tone.

The scent smells heavenly! It is light refreshing smell to me.

After using the product for a few weeks, I have noticed a small difference of my acne mark being reduced around my forehead and mouth area. The redness in my cheeks also looks more even. I have not experience any irritation or break out on my skin after applying the product. My skin tone brighten up and not as dull looking as before.

Overall, it's a nice product worth investing in if you have the money to splurge on. I am happy to see results with this product even though it's just a little.

My Bare Selfie

*Please ignore my dark circle*

Visit Lancome on Facebook, Twitter & their website for more info about this product!

Will you try this serum?

DISCLAIMER: The product(s) mentioned in this post was provided by SheSpeaks. I am part of the SheSpeaks community but all opinions are 100% mine.

(Sponsored) Review: U by Kotex Liner

2013-11-18T20:45:00.000-08:00

Wow! It has been forever since my last blog post. I guess over the last six months, I have lost my passion for blogging. If I am to do a crappy job, I rather not post at all. I hope to really come back this time.

Anyway, today I will be sharing about feminine care products instead of makeup/skin care. I feel like feminine care products are very important to us women, don't you think so? If you got the wrong products, your day will be miserable to start out with.

Now back to talking about my period. My monthly cycle has been all over the place these few years. Some months, they will visit me on time and other time they just show up late! I used an app to track my period to make sure they are showing up when are supposed to.

To be honest, I like using pads more than tampon because I just don't like sticking something up my vagina during a bloody day. On lighter days, I prefer to use a thin liner because it is lighter and thinner. I am pretty picky on my pad as some can really irritate my skin.

Want to know what I think about this product?

Product Info

U by Kotex Liners

Liners are perfect for back up protection from surprises or last-minute spotting
U by Kotex Curves Liners are soft and flexible, shaped to fit your underwear and your body; feature comfortable CleanWear® cover
U by Kotex Barely There Liners are super thin and flexible to fit any underwear—so comfy you’ll barely know it’s there
U by Kotex Barely There Liners feature sheer sides keep everything in place and virtually undetectableff

I love the cute packaging of this product. It's chic and colorful. Honestly, when I first saw this on the shelf, I immediately bought a pack even before the product was sent to me to test.

Beside being all pretty looking, the absorbency is nice on very light days or on days you want to keep discharge away from your underwear.

This U by Kotex liner stay on my panty pretty well. It won't slide or move once the adhesive stick to the underwear. When I have them on, I can't even feel that they are there, it is like they are invisible!

As a liner, it is very thin and sometimes I do worry that my period will leak through, so wearing a thicker pad will do the trick. I always have these liners in my bag just in case of emergency.

(Me: Oh wow! Look at these incredible liners!)

Overall, this is a product for me. I would totally recommend to you ladies who like using pads instead of tampons.

You can try a sample of the U by Kotex line from their website to see for yourself om how well the product can protect you!

Be sure to follow U by Kotex on Facebook and Twitter

I wrote this review while participating in a content series through Clever Girls Collective on behalf of U by Kotex, and received products to facilitate my post and compensation for my time to participate.

Review: BA Star Natural Shadow Palette

2013-05-23T14:49:00.000-07:00

I have been on a hiatus for a while, but I am slowly getting back on track with my blog. Some of you might have forgotten me, but it's okay. Now it's time to know me again once more.

Today, I will be reviewing a natural eye shadow palette from BA STAR that I received through BrandBacker. They are one of the most known makeup brand for performers and competitors such as cheerleaders, stage performer & ice skating. Well, I never heard of BA STAR before because I am not a performing artist in any point of my life.

There are hits and misses to this palette. Read on for a full review and see if you like this palette.

(Retails $8.75)

The BA STAR Natural Shadow Palette includes of three mineral shades: Bronze, Cocoa & Nude and two gel glitter: Gold & Crystal. The palette also came with a double applicator. I really hate both end of the applicator because of its poor quality. The eye shadows on the other hand are not bad at all.

Even without an eye shadow primer, the shadow still shows so it's not lacking in pigmentation in my opinion. The three mineral shadows are great for everyday look, but the gel glitters on the other hand is just not my thing. I think if you are a performer and want an extra pop in your makeup look, you can try dabbing some gel glitter on top of the powder shadow.

The neutral shades has somewhat of a smooth and creamy texture. The gel glitter on the other hand had a different texture, an oily texture. It is better to dab some with your fingers and gently tap it on the mineral shadow. I hate gel glitters because it can irritates my eyes as I am a contact lenses wearer. Sometimes, if you are not careful some of the glitter can get into your eyes. This time, I don't have a problem with the glitter coming off after it is dried.

I just wish the neutral shades are more matte. To me, it had a shiny satin finish, which it's not too much of a problem, but I prefer matte matte shade.

Removing the shadows was fairly easy, but the glitter was not at all easy to get off. Just be patient and the stubborn glitters will slowly get off.

Overall, this is not a bad palette at all. I can see myself wearing the earth tone shade for an everyday look.

Now you can try the palette at a lower price! Just enter BBSMOKY to receive 50% discount at BA STAR website.

What do you think?

DISCLAIMER: The product(s) mentioned in this post were provided by the manufacturer for review consideration. Read full disclosure here.

(Travel/Food) Weekend Getaway @ Petaluma

2013-03-19T16:54:00.003-07:00

I have wanted to write a travel and food post for a while but was just a bit lazy. This weekend getaway was from this mid January with Mr. L. We planned to go somewhere close to Bay Area as a little escape for the weekend so Petaluma was a great option. Petaluma is around 30 miles north of San Francisco if you are planning to visit this place. It is also one of California's oldest cities founded around 1858 when the gold rush happened.

We stayed at Metro Hotel because Mr. L bought a deal from LivingSocial or Groupon. Metro Hotel is more of a French style hotel in which guest can experience what it is to live in France. This is more a B&B but even cuter!

Want to see more of Metro Hotel and yummy foods?

Look at this cute room! I especially love the blanket because it is so warm and light!

We can see the sky from our bed but too bad we can't see stars due to the light of the street.

Okay, this goose or duck light scared the heck out of me! Whenever I turn my back against this thing, I always have this feeling it is staring at me! Ha-ha!

The bath tub is so cute, don't you think so?

We are cam-whoring! Don't mind us please.

We bought our own wine! When I first taste Sherry, it remind me so much of whisky but the taste is much creamier and rich. I found myself drinking too many glass that I got drunk, which is a pretty bad thing. You don't want to see me getting drunk. Mr. L said I would walk around in circle throwing pillows and talking too much. Hehe:)

I don't know French but I am guessing this mean something like Welcome to the Hotel?

That Saturday evening, we ate at Sea Modern Thai Cuisine, which is right next to the hotel. I haven't had Thai food for a while since my last trip to Ukiah with him, which is 2 years ago if I remember correctly.

For appetizer, we started with a chicken satay. Chicken is moist and combine with the peanut sauce, it taste like heaven!

I think this is the Somen Noodle but I am not sure since it was months ago. I remember the noodle was not bad at all. I love that it doesn't have a rich taste because I prefer food on the lighter side. Everything blend in together as one so one does not overpower the others.

Mr. L ordered a yellow seafood curry but I am not sure. The curry is on a sweeter side so it's not as spicy as the other curry.

Last but not least is dessert of course! As you guys all know I love love love desserts! We got the chocolate lava cake with vanilla ice cream! Omg, it really was heaven to me after a meal! The richness of the chocolate with the cold vanilla ice cream just melt in my mouth!

(Me waiting for the food to arrive...)

The next day, we took a stroll on the historic downtown Petaluma. It was a nice relaxing Sunday afternoon and of course it's ice cream time!

Lala's Creamery had some great reviews on Yelp so we decided to give it a try! It is an old-fashioned ice cream parlor and soda fountain! Wow, we aren't disappointed at all! The chocolate ice cream is rich but not overly sweet, which I super love! I never tell you girls that my favorite ice cream flavor is chocolate!

I totally forgot what was the flavor that Mr. L got. I am guessing passion fruit sorbet? Ha-ha!

We sat outside the ice cream parlor, enjoyed ice cream on a nice sunny afternoon. People is busy everyday and forget to take some time off for themselves to just relax. It is simple but it is because of these simple things that can easily satisfy and brighten up our day!

Forgot to mention that there are tons of antique shop in this city! He actually love shopping at antique shops that sells random things because you don't know what you treasures will you come across.

This was a nice weekend getaway in Petaluma and we sure will be back for the ice cream, food and antiques!

Address to places mentioned

Metro Hotel

508 Petaluma Blvd South, Petaluma, CA 94952

Sea Modern Thai Cusine

500 Petaluma Blvd South (@G Street), Petaluma, CA 94952

Lala's Creamery

134 Petaluma Blvd North, Petaluma, CA 94952

What are some of your favorite weekend getaway places?

Beauty Blogazon Roundup 3/11/2013

2013-03-11T14:53:00.001-07:00

Check out this week's Beauty Blogazons Weekly Roundup!

Mama Fashionista: Quinn of Mama Fashionista has been on a roll with Lavanila lately! Find out what product she's raving about now!
Beyond Beauty Lounge: DIY Gentle Eyemakeup Remover.
Lola's Secret Beauty Blog: Burberry Sheer Eye Shadows boast astounding quality and the shades are truly lovely, but Midnight Plum No. 19 is utterly sublime.
Emily Hudspeth, hair design and makeup artist: Reviva Lab Instant Line Smoother. Makes a Great Makeup Primer!
Makeup Demon: Makeup project: "Business makeup interpretation".
Beauty Fiends: Looking for an effective but gentle clay mask? The Mario Badescu Flower & Tonic mask might be for you!
My Newest Addiction Beauty Blog: Laura from My Newest Addiction Beauty Blog shares her reviews on Mario Badescu products for Combination/Oily/Acne-Prone skin!
Rachel's Makeup and Skincare: Rachel tries many of the new Nars products to come out including the new setting powder, concealer, and tinted moisturizer.
Cult of Taupe: Get ready for beauty bootcamp with Beauty Army and the Whip Hand Cosmetics Camo Collection.
TheFabZilla: I met Matt(e) Nude and I'm ready to kiss and tell!
The Convenient Beauty: Excellent as it could be as a setting powder, Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in Diffused Light fails short for the magical lighting correction as promised.
DeyiMizu: Is the L'Oreal Magic Skin Beautifier BB Cream a fail?
Très Beau Glamour: Check out part 1 of Nay's Spring 2013 Makeup Trends to see what looks are soon to be in.
Polarbelle: Polarbelle reviews the premiere issue of Nail It! Magazine & gives you a sneak peek of what's inside.
Baking Beauty: Does Kate Somerville's Dscar Scar Diminishing Serum really work?
Lisa's Nail Obsession: Are you ready for spring? Pansies will give you spring fever.
Lipgloss Break: Angela shares her favorite eyeshadow primers to keep her eye makeup in place!
Liesl Loves Pretty Things: Non, je ne regrette rien. Liesl loves Zoya Piaf, and shares why you should, too.
Beauty by Miss L: Check out Miss L´s black & golden manicure.
Beauty Professor: Springtime is here! The Beauty Professor tries a host of Pastel Power products from the fabulous Lise Watier line!
SoFlaJo: New Revlon Moon Candy Nail Polish Review.
Beauty with a Twist: Take a walk on the wild side, with this ocelot-inspired cat-eye!

Review: L'Oreal Magic Skin Beautifier BB Cream (Light)

2013-03-05T17:33:00.001-08:00

Oh wow! I haven't update this blog in like forever! I hope you guys won't think I am dead, which obviously I am not. I just want to take some time off blogging but I think I will be back, well at least for now! Anyways, let's get back to the review!

Today I will be reviewing the L'Oreal Magic Skin Beautifier BB Cream in Light. I heard lots of bad things about the US BB Cream can't be compare to Asia BB Cream. I did bought a few US BB cream and I'm not a big fan of them due to their sheer coverage.

Want to know if I like this product or not? Read on!

The L'Oreal Magic Skin Beautifier BB Cream claims to prime, perfect, hydrate and correct skin. This BB Cream came in 4 shades: Fair, Light, Medium & Deep. Even though this product contain antioxidants Vitamin C & E, I think it can add more skin care benefits like the Asia one.

At first, I think the color would be too light or look like a cast on my skin, but as I blend it, the color changed. It changed to more of a light/medium shade. As you can see, the color is a bit too dark for my skin color.

I wouldn't say this is a traditional Asia BB Cream that gives a medium to full coverage. To me, this BB Cream tends to act as a matte primer before applying foundation. During dry weather, this BB Cream definitely enhance the dryness of my skin because it gives off a matte finish. If you have oily skin and love a matte finish base, this BB cream is definitely for you!

Although this product doesn't hydrate my skin like it claims to but it did even out my skin tone. It even out the redness on my cheek and pores are less visible! I think Fair would be a better shade for my face during cold/dry season. Light would be a better shade if it's summer and that I want a matte finish.

This is not a total fail BB Cream since it does have its good. So if you want a BB Cream that gives a sheer coverage, matte base for your foundation and even out skin tone, then this might be the product for you. I cannot guarantee that you will like it but it might be worth a shot to try.

If you have combo/dry skin like me, I would probably skip this product or put on a more hydrated moisturizer underneath it before putting on the product.

I would give this L'Oreal Magic Skin Beautifier BB Cream a 3/5 since it didn't go too well with my combo/dry skin.

Have you tried this product before?

DISCLAIMER: The product(s) mentioned in this post was provided by SheSpeaks. I am part of the SheSpeaks community but all opinions are 100% mine. Read full disclosure here.

The Beauty Blogazons $500 Holiday Giveaway

2012-11-21T15:52:00.000-08:00

Are you excited for the holiday seasons?

Well, I am! The Beauty Blogazons is hosting a giveaway where five winners can win one of the $100 VISA Gift Card! If you are in need for some extra cash for the holidays then you should definitely join this awesome giveaway!

Giveaway is open INTERNATIONALLY! So everyone can enter!

This giveaway will end on December 21, 2012!

Just enter through the Rafflecopter below!

Check out all the participating blogs that made this giveaway possible!

Glitter.Gloss.Garbage

Beauty and Fashion Tech

Cosmetically Challenged

Sincerely Stephanie Nails

Lisa's Nail Obsession

Beauty With a Twist

Lacquer Buzz

Lacquered Lover

The Passenger Element

Beyond Beauty Lounge

In The Red Nails

DeyiMizu a Rafflecopter giveaway

Review: NYC New York Color IndividualEyes Custom Compact in Dark Shadows

2012-11-19T22:29:00.000-08:00

Have you seen my Influenster Beauty Bloggers VoxBox post yet? If not, please check it out to see what is included in this box!

This NYC Individual Eyes Custom Compact in Dark Shadows is included in the VoxBox. I have tried NYC products in the past so I am very excited to this palette from them.

This all-in-one compact comes with everything you need for a complete eye look: primer, illuminator, applicator and four eye shadows.

Want to see if I like them or not?

Price: $4.99

The shadows include a frosty white highlighter, a light shimmery grey, a metallic grey and a black shimmery color. I find that the two darker shades are a bit similar. I wish the darkest shade would be darker to be a good contour color to my eyes.

(Swatches of eye shadows)

The pigmentation is okay without a primer and it is good with a primer. I'm surprised that these shadows aren't chalky at all. They go on my eyelid pretty smoothly and give a buttery feel.

I do have to say that I don't really like the primer that comes with the palette. The eye shadows still creases on my eyelid but even though with another primer, the shadows still smudges a bit on the bottom lash line after a period of time. The illuminator is okay, a great color to highlight cheek area.

Overall, this is an okay palette for me but the best out there. If you want a nice mini smoky effect, then you might like this palette. I might try out their other colors to see if they go well with my eyes. NYC products are pretty affordable and you can get them at most drugstores

Be sure to check out NYC products at their website: http://newyorkcolor.com/

Have you tried this palette yet?

DISCLAIMER: The product(s) mentioned in this post was provided by Influenster. I am part of the Influenster community but all opinions are 100% mine. Read full disclosure here.

Influenster Beauty Bloggers VoxBox 2012

2012-11-19T19:56:00.003-08:00

Wow! It has been forever since my last post so I got some catching up to do. I have so many things I want to share with all my wonderful readers! Anyways, let's get back to the post since I know no one want to hear me complain that I didn't update enough.

This post is a little late but I do want to share with you girls what I got in my Influenster Beauty Bloggers VoxBox 2012.

Are you excited?

What is in the box?

NYC New York Colors IndividualEyes Custom Compact $4.99

Kiss Ever Pro Lashes Starter Kit $5.99

Bath & Body Works Mini Candies "Mahogany Teakwood" $3.50

EBOOST Daily Heath Booster

Not Your Mother's Kinky Moves Curl Defining Hair Cream $6.00 for 4-oz bottle

Vitabath Fragrance Mist "Cucumber & White Tea"

I am most excited to try out the Bath & Body Works Mini Candle, NYC Eyeshadow Palette and the Vitabath Fragrance Mist!

So far the fragrance mist smells delightful and I will be glad to spray it all over my body! The spin pin looks interested too and I hope it can really hold my hair when they are in a bun.

Overall, I am very happy about the products inside this VoxBox and I cannot wait to do some reviews on some of the products!

What do you want to try from this Beauty Bloggers VoxBox?

DISCLAIMER: The product(s) mentioned in this post was provided by Influenster. I am part of the Influenster community but all opinions are 100% mine. Read full disclosure here.

Review: Dr.'s REMEDY Breast Cancer Awareness Collection 2012

2012-10-31T20:04:00.002-07:00

Today is the last day of the Breast Cancer Awareness month so I want to a little review and swatch of a new trio of nail polishes from Dr.'s REMEDY. They are three pretty pink colors that look great on everyone! The three colors are Hopeful, Nurture and Purity.

Want to see my swatches of the trio?

(3 Coats)

Purity Pink is a very sheer ballet slipper color that would look great for French manicure. Since this is pretty sheer, it's not meant to be worn opaque. I absolutely love the color because this gives my nail a pretty healthy looking pink color!

(3 Coats)

Nurture Nude Pink is a damsel-in-distress, peachy pink color. A great nude pink to wear on an everyday basis. I find that peachy pink nail color does not match my skin tone so I won't be wearing this color.

(3 Coats)

Hopeful Hot pink is a Hello Kitty meets bubble gum shade. This is a bright creme pink color that I really adore!

All Dr.'s REMEDY nail polishes dried fast! They are all available for $17 online at their website!

Connect with Dr.'s REMEDY on Facebook and Twitter.

DISCLAIMER: The product(s) mentioned in this post were provided by the manufacturer for review consideration. Read full disclosure here.

Review: nuNAAT Silicon Healthy Restoration Collection

2012-10-25T17:04:00.000-07:00

I am back!

I will be blogging often from now on since I revived from my awful cold! I was pretty sick for the past few weeks like having fever, coughing, sore throat, and sneezing! Glad that I am now 100% recovered that I can blog again. When you are sick, I would not have any energy blogging because I spend all those energy fighting with the sickness! After all, we are all strong no matter how weak we might look on the outside!

Anyways, today I will be talking about a hair care collection that I have been using for the past month or so. As winter is drawing closer in San Francisco, my hairs become duller and dry each day. Luckily, I tried out nuNAAT Silicon Healthy Restoration Collection that my hair is feeling lively like me!

Benefits

Naturally strengthens hair, with silk and Pearl Proteins, defying the effects of age and restoring lustrous shine

Naturally occurring lipids, known as Ceramides, smooth hair cuticles and retain proteins to fortify hair

Keratin makes hair stronger, increases nutrition, flexibility and shine

Great for damaged hair with split ends

Find out more about my thoughts on this hair care collection!

nuNAAT Silicon Moisturizing Shampoo

nuNAAT Silicon Moisturizing Shampoo help hydrates and protect hairs. When I first start using this system, I really hated the scent of the products. I don't know why but it is not a scent I prefer or enjoy. As I continue using it, I actually find the scent pretty pleasant!

Anyways, I found this shampoo to be a little drying to my scalp and hair if I used it alone without the conditioner. As season changes, dandruff tend to appear so my scalp is drier than usual. Other than that, I also found that my hair has become a bit stronger than before. At least, fewer hairs are found in the bath tub after rinsing hair.

Silicon Protective Leave In

Next in the hair collection that I used is their Silicon Protective Leave In. This is a conditioner that you leave in your hair after rinsing with shampoo. The scent is different from the moisturizing shampoo. It gives off a pleasant fresh creamy smell but not very overpowering. I thought that this leave in conditioner would left my hair dripping wet but actually this absorb pretty well into my wet hair.

You apply the Silicon Protective Leave In conditioner onto wet hair and let it dry naturally. Usually I use this about twice a week like other conditioners. I love the way my hairs feel and looks after being naturally dry. This just make my hair feel and look silky smooth! My hair doesn't tangle much in the morning now when I use this product before I sleep. Definitely recommend this conditioner!

To treat my hair even better, I apply this Silicon Moisturizing Hair Mask about once every two weeks. Since this is an intense conditioner, I don't want to use it too often as my hair tends to look oily if I apply too much conditioner. I have weird hair because before I don't really need to use a conditioner and my hair will still get that radiance and smoothness. Now without conditioner it looks frizzy and dull!

This hair mask restores my dull hair to its radiance. You just apply a moderate amount of the product depending on your hair length and leave it on for about 10-20 minutes before rinsing it out. You will feel the silky smoothness afterward!

Usually before styling my hair, I would use NAAT Silicon Hair Polishing Serum to eliminate the frizz and give hair a bit of shine. This serum actually has a fruity scent which I really adore! I love how this product eliminates my frizz and it doesn't make my hair look oily afterward! Only a small amount is needed or else your hair can get oily.

(After using NAAT products)

Overall, I am pretty satisfied with this hair care collection as it gets my hair out of dullness and into the bright world! I definitely would recommend this collection to people who have dull looking and dry hair as it can really make a difference!

nuNAAT products are sold at Walgreens, Sallys, and beauty supplies stores nationwide or online at drugstore.com.

In the meantime, you can visit nuNAAT on their website, Facebook and Twitter.

DISCLAIMER: The product(s) mentioned in this post were provided by the manufacturer for review consideration. Read full disclosure here.

Review: No nonsense Tights & Leggings

2012-10-05T20:00:00.001-07:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of No nonsense for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Besides wearing jeans, I also love wearing tights and leggings on a daily basis. Don't you find them comfortable too? Beside the comfyness, when pair with the right top, shoes and accessories, you can definitely rock your tights or leggings!

I don't really have a fashion style. I read magazines, blog, follow fashion trends or find whatever I like to incorporate into my outfit. It all depends on my mood too. If I want to go for a relaxing style, I might pair legging with an oversized top and flats.

Nowadays, it is very easy to follow the fashion trends. Simply go into affordable fashion stores and they will have the latest trend and pattern on dress on their mannequins.

I am someone who doesn't usually shop in the department store too often because I love looking for fashion items at a very affordable price. When I got the chance to review the No nonsense Tights and Leggings, I was thrilled! You can find No nonsense tights and leggings in mass retailers as well as food & drugstores! That makes their price pretty affordable!

Are you ready to hear my thoughts on the fashion items?

I just showcased an espresso color corduroy legging. As we get colder in the fall season, this legging will be a perfect fit for the season! You can keep yourself warm with this stylish legging. This legging is just so comfortable to wear and so soft to touch. The materials contain 32% Polyester and 3% Spandex.

I received the legging in medium but a small would be a tighter fit for me. I am pretty satisfied with the quality of this legging! I am definitely heading out to the nearest store to grab more for the cold season!

(Details of Corduroy Legging)

For the past few years, I start wearing dress and turning more "girly-ish". Now my wardrobe consists of maybe around more than 20 pairs of tights and I am not even counting those that I threw away. I love a good pattern on the tights so my closet won't just contain one color or one type of tights.

The tights I am wearing from No nonsense is their Fashion Tights Sheer to Waist. I guess you can say the color is like nude pink. I don't know how to describe the pattern of this tight but it looks a wavy floral design. This No nonsense tight could be a layering accessory over a brighter opaque color tight. I will give it a try since I have saw this idea incorporated in lots of Japanese and Taiwanese magazines & TV shows.

I am not too afraid of being cold so even the open holes design on this tight won't make me shiver:)

This design is totally my cup of tea! I am really into tights with patterns and design!

I have no trouble putting on the tight even with all the holes. No nonsense tights won't go all the up to your high waist like old grandma tights. It also won't be too low waist that all your entire possible muffin top will be squeezed out. I love the way that No nonsense design it!

No nonsense has a new ambassador and style expert for their new tights and leggings. Her name is Jill Martin. Not only is a fashion expert, Jill also an Emmy Award-winning TV personality and co-author of the New York Times bestselling style guide “I Have Nothing to Wear!” She will teach women all over the countries how to be stylish without spending a fortune.

Please check out the video below to see how Jill can make a change in everyday wardrobe!

Overall, I am really pleased with No nonsense's leggings and tights! Great quality at a very affordable price!

Be sure to visit No nonsense on Facebook & Twitter!

NOTD: Butter London "Knackered"

2012-10-03T17:15:00.000-07:00

(Indoor Lighting)

Today's NOTD features Butter London's Knackered. This is somewhat of a sheer color which might look great when layering on top of a darker nail color.

A total of 3 coats were used to get the effect on the pictures. It has holographic glitter, which changes color in different lighting. I can see purple, green and blue hues. This nail polish also has a duochrome finish.

(Outdoor Sunlight)

Overall, I would use this by itself if I am not looking for opaque color. I really love the finish!

There is only 1 nail polish left to swatch from the Coterie haul and it will probably be in the next couple posts. I am trying very hard to keep up with posts and reviews.

Have you tried this color yet?

DISCLAIMER: The product(s) mentioned in this post were provided by the manufacturer for review consideration. Read full disclosure here.

Beauty Blogazon Roundup 9/23/2012

2012-09-22T14:34:00.001-07:00

Glitter.Gloss.Garbage. : Lush Emotional Brilliance Left Glitter.Gloss.Garbage Underwhelmed

Polarbelle: Polarbelle wants you to enter to win a set of four beautiful Orly nail polishes.

Girl Gloss: Girl Gloss looks at How to Apply Foundation with tips and tricks for perfect makeup

Shades Of Beauty, Inc.: Nanacoco Crystal HD Polish...A BSS find not to be overlooked

Perilously Pale: Don't let the word glitter scare you! The Rouge Bunny Rouge Fire Drops Loose Glitter Pigments are softly shimmering dimensional eyeshadows anyone can love! Perilously Pale shows us swatches of all the shades.

Jamegackie: Ready For Halloween Nails? Check out these Nightmare Before Christmas inspired nails!

The Convenient Beauty: The Convenient Beauty is loving the unique color turn-out of Burberry Devon Sunset lipstick

The Beauty Think Tank: The Beauty Think Tank gives you the lowdown on September's Birchbox, complete with witty commentary.

Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom: Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom showcases the bright green neon of Color Club Limelight

Beauty Info Zone: Butter London polishes have something for everyone with their new Fall/Winter collection. Come pick your favorite

Love My Nails: Check out my awesomely cute manicure for the third week of the Girly Girl Challenge, It's really awesome.

A Little Polish: Don't want the summer to end? Check out Stephanie's Leafy Green Mani before it's too late!

TheFabZilla: It's the great battle of the gel eyeliners at TheFabZilla. See which won between INGLOT 77 Matte and MAC Blacktrack Fluidline.

Blush and Beakers: Among the frenzy of New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2013 this beauty
blogger got to cover backstage at Timo Weiland.

Lisa's Nail Obsession: Delicate and elegant girly girl nail art.

Lacquer Buzz: Are you ready to embark on a nail art journey around the world? Lacquer Buzz takes you to
the most exotic destinations. Next stop: Spain!

Trouble-MAker on Heels: No7 Skin Illuminator made Troublemakeronheels' skin radiant and healthy looking

The Beauty Specialist!: Ray participated for the first time in an eye make-up contest & wants your opinion regarding her looks.

Lola's Secret Beauty Blog: Lola's Secret Beauty Blog recently made the fantastic discovery that Ken Downing's mythologized Le Métier de Beauté Lip Creme Lip Gloss in Purple Haze is still available- what an extraordinary coup!

Liesl Loves Pretty Things: Liesl loves silver holos. Find out Why Butter London Dodgy Barnett is her favorite.

Pinked Polish: Pinked Polish is Celebrating 500 likes on Facebook with a Huge 2 Part Giveaway.

Kimpelling Beauty: Girly Girl Nail Challenge: Delicate and Elegant. butter LONDON Knees Up with lace stamping
Cosmetics Aficionado: Did Buxom's Big & Healthy Lip Cream in White Russian give Cosmetics Aficionado big and healthy lips? Find out!

Passion for Polish: Leopard print nails, anyone? Check out Passion for Polish's tutorial!

Bliss Works Beauty: Fun & funky manis, reviews of beauty products, & coupon codes to save you $$$.

Midnight Manicures: Midnight Manicures shares with you the do's and don'ts when it comes to Essie's no place like chrome polish.

Crows' Feet, Cupcakes, and Cellulite: Anastasia Kisses On My List (Vol. 2) HydraFull gloss set passes Crows' Feet, Cupcakes, and Cellulite's "Gloss Greatness" test with flying colors!

adore-a-polish: Join in on the swatch-a-thon! 7 of Avon's eye shadow quad's and one duo take to the stage in a swatching frenzy.

Peace Love and Glitter: YoHave you ever been curious about the waxing? You know, the process of ripping the hair out of your skin? It sounds scary, but it's really not (and your hair stays gone for a lot longer than shaving!). This is a simple explanation of how the process works and what you can expect from it.

Très Beau Glamour: Looking to find a way to pamper your feet without spending a ton of money? Want your own personal foot spa? With three items you can create the perfect spa treatment for your feet. Check out Nay's review on the Avon's Foot Works in Cherry Ice.

DeyiMizu: Fall is here; Get warm with this warm fall FOTD

Ishah x Beauty: Ishah x Beauty creates love heart nails using the Red Carpet Manicure DIY gel kit.

Beauty Fiends: Julia at Beauty Fiends has the limited edition Dita Von Teese Classics collection beauty box and shadows from ArtDeco!

Beauty Thesis: A re-creation of Erica Dixon's makeup from the Love & Hip Hop Atlanta reunion show.

Beauty Product Review: e.l.f. is getting Villainous with their new Limited Edition Disney Villains Palette. Come check it out!

NOTD: Butter London "All Hail The Queen"

2012-09-21T16:25:00.000-07:00

Today's NOTD feature Butter London's All Hail The Queen. It is a tan-ish taupe color with holographic shimmers.

I am totally in love with this color! I think I found the perfect taupe nail color for my skin tone! I even try this nail color with a matte finish top coat and it still look fantastic! I just cannot get enough of this nail color!

The PERFECT taupe for fall!

The formula goes on smoothly and you can go with 2 coats to opaque but I like three more! The color has a red undertone when you see it in outdoor lighting but that does not change the fact that I love it so much!

I will try to swatch the other two colors from my Butter London order very soon.

Have you tried this nail color yet?

DISCLAIMER: The product(s) mentioned in this post were provided by the manufacturer for review consideration. Read full disclosure here.

Degree Women: Being Unapologetically Strong

2012-09-20T20:09:00.001-07:00

I was never really a strong woman to begin with because I always lack confident in myself ever since little. People would always tell me that I am good at that or that but I will just question myself whether I am really good at doing that particular thing. I am a person who tends to think a lot and doubt myself. I still remember trying on clothes in the fitting room with my friends. She told me to look myself in the mirror outside the fitting room because then you will gain confident in yourself and love yourself for who you are. That moment, I do not understand what she meant but now I do. I learn to love myself and give myself time off of things so I can gain confident in being who I am.

After loving myself a bit more, I gained some weight because I was one happy person. Eating was a great way to express myself but that gained me a few pounds. To lose all those weight, I start eating healthier and exercising. When I exercise, I tend to sweat a lot and that's when Degree Woman Clinical Protection Motion Sense takes its role. It is an anti-perspirant that has a 24 hour motion sense activator to keep me feeling fresh and smell good when I move! I won't have to be scared that I will smell bad after sweating anymore!

I believe if someone had confident and love themselves in every way they are unapologetically strong! They don't have to care about what other think and be who they are. Be sure to always remember what make you strong and learn from your mistakes. I am unapologetically strong because I am being a better me each day as I live!

Degree Woman is now having a Facebook Contest starting September 12, where women like you can share your unapologetically strong story about goals, fitness and life in general to win $5000 to help with your Unapologetically Strong Journey!

In the meantime, please check out Degree Woman spokesperson Erin Andrews on her unapologetically strong story below.

Are you unapologetically strong?

DISCLAIMER: I participated in this campaign as a member of One2One Network, I received product, and am eligible for a prize drawing. All opinions stated in the post are my own. Read full disclosure here.

FOTD: Warm Fall

2012-09-13T16:47:00.000-07:00

Don't worry ladies, I am not dead yet. I will try to update as much as possible. I have so many posts I want to write about and share with you girls. I hope to do more giveaways too to share my love for all my wonderful, lovely readers!

Summer came to an end and it's finally fall season! Even though summer season, you are supposed to look tan and bronze in the sun but I am the type of person who rather stays away from all the UV rays. I guess since now is fall, I can warm my face up with some color. I know I always have a whiter skin complexion but now I want to change things up to give my face some color.

I hope you like this FOTD:)

For the eyes, I used a brown and dark purple/red for the eye shadow. I wanted to do something different with my bottom lash line so I used a blueish eyeliner. You just have to brighten up your eyes with a brighter eye shadow like the color gold. Now, just brush on your favorite mascara. Mine is of course the Maybelline Colossal!

As for the face, I added some bronzer around the side of my face to give off more dimension. I also sweep on a dark pink color blush onto the apple of my cheeks. I really love the ELF Contouring Blush & Bronzing Powder. They came out in new color so I have to check that out soon! Need to update myself with new makeup so I can try different look:)

Oh yeah, I used a BB cream a shade or two lighter than my skin tone to give that bronzy warm feeling.

The lips are pretty simple. Just put on your favorite nude pink lipstick and add a bit of nude lip gloss in the center of your lips.

(Skinfood Aloe Sun BB Cream, ELF Contouring Blush & Bronzing Powder, Wet n Wild Coloricon Eyeshadow Palette, Sleek Divine Eyeshadow Palette 594, Maybelline the Colossal Mascara, Solone Eyeliner in Brown, Tutu Lipstick 14, NYC Liquid Lipshine Nude York City 582)

What do you think?

Review: Arbor Mist Frozen Wine Cocktails

2012-09-04T13:34:00.000-07:00

I don't know what to say about the past few weeks. I know I promise on Facebook that I will schedule post on my trip to LA but once again, I did not fulfill that promise. I am someone who easily breaks promises so I will not try to do that again.

Anyways, today's post is a little different because I want to try out something new other reviewing the same old beauty products or FOTD.

Thanks to SheSpeaks, I get to try out the new Arbor Mist Frozen Wine Cocktails. FYI, I am way past the legal drinking age so if you are under 21, don't drink this please:)

Arbor Mist Frozen Wine Cocktails are great for all occasion such as outdoor/indoor parties, pool day, BBQ, or even just for a casual get together with friends and family.

There are only three instructions to prepare the wonderful frozen wine cocktails. Just simply FREEZE, SQUEEZE and ENJOY! How simple is that!

After 5 hours in your freezer, take the bag out and gently give it a massage. You will then mix the product together to give a refreshing day!

Arbor Mist Frozen Wine Cocktails are a little too sweet for my family and me. They have around 52g of sugars per serving which is pretty high to me. Therefore, I do not recommend drinking this on a daily basis. If it is just for party, then go for it and enjoy!

All the Frozen Wine Cocktails contains 6% alcohol like the Arbor Mist Wine.

My favorite one was of course the White Pear Pinot Grigio. It gives out a refresh taste of ripe pear and hints of apple and citrus! Although this is still on the sweet side, but I love how refreshing this cocktail is. I always prefer white wine over red.

The second flavor I tried is the Blackberry Merlot. I read the description that this cocktail contain blackberry and guava flavors but I cannot taste the guava at all. Maybe the cocktail is just overly sweet that it covers up the original flavors. I did taste a bit of sourness but I do not know where that flavor is coming from.

Lastly, we tried the Strawberry White Zinfandel. I really thought that I will like this cocktail flavor because who doesn't love strawberries, right? I came to hate it. This frozen wine cocktail gives a bitter aftertaste in my mouth. I do not know if it is just me but you might not experience the same thing as me.

Labor Day weekend was boring like usual so on that hot day; I sit home and enjoy a glass of Arbor Mist Frozen Wine Cocktails!

So how's your Labor Day weekend been?

DISCLAIMER: The product(s) mentioned in this post were provided by the manufacturer through SheSpeaks for review consideration. Read full disclosure here.

Review: Anastasia Lash Genius Clear Waterproof Mascara

2012-08-21T13:04:00.001-07:00

It has been quite a while since my last review. I was suppose to write this review after the Anastasia Seen and Be Seen Makeup Kit Review but was somewhat busy with other things.

Anyways, I am someone who really needs mascara. I have small squinty eyes that you might need a magnifying glass to see it:) As much as I love mascara but the waterproof one is just so hard to remove, right? It takes forever to get them off even I use a waterproof eye makeup remover.

That is when I found out about Anastasia Lash Genius! It is a clear topcoat that you put on after your favorite non-waterproof mascara to make it waterproof!

Want to find out if I like it?

The answer is YES! I am totally in love with this clear topcoat mascara! The mascara has a silicon base so it will not clump your lashes or make them feel dry at all! My lashes feel much softer to touch than it used to be after applying waterproof mascara. My lashes tend to look rough and dry after the waterproof mascara. If you have the same problem as me then this is definitely the product for you.

It works great on my upper lashes! Lash Genius goes for at least 6 hours without smudging. I even apply eye drop to my contact while wearing this and the mascara still stay on! If you are going to rub the mascara off, you might see some smudging. I find this clear coat mascara do not work well with my lower lashes because I do see a bit of smudging.

Other than that, I think this is a must have in anyone's makeup bag if you hate wearing waterproof mascara. To remove, you just wipe it off with waterproof makeup remover but I find regular one works well too:)

Lash Genius retails about $21 at Sephora.

Do you wear waterproof mascara?

DISCLAIMER: The product(s) mentioned in this post were provided by the manufacturer for review consideration. Read full disclosure here.

Beauty Blogazon Roundup 8/10/12

2012-08-11T11:35:00.000-07:00

Emily Hudspeth, hair design and makeup artist: Getting polish remover (and other beauty products) for FREE from CVS! To celebrate, I did a fun crackle manicure that will be great for college football season.

Lola's Secret Beauty Blog: Looking for the perfect "golden-laced pink-peach" blush for a natural glow- then look no further than Youngblood's Crushed Mineral Blush in Sherbet! This is a real stunner!

Cosmetics Aficionado: NYC Summer Crush is a palette that screams tropical with it's warm pink, orange, yellow, and purple colors, but how does it perform?

adore-a-polish: In this post Kristina breaks down to the bare necessities in what she brings on her theme park adventures.

Midnight Manicures: brings you two beautiful unique polishes from the China Glaze Bohemian Luster Chrome Collection, No Plain Jane and Deviantly Daring.

Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom: Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom brings you several polishes from Layla Cosmetics

TheFabZilla: Tight lining the eyes can be intimidating. TheFabZilla shows you her technique in 3 easy steps.

Ishah x Beauty: Olympic Fever abounds, check out my Olympic themed nail art for this month's Polish Days.

Phyrra: Phyrra tells you how to go Back to School Gorgeous! They're budget friendly, too.

GlitterPukee: GlitterPukee talks about the awesome Aussie cosmetic line Eye of Horus. The products are perfect for anyone with sensitive eyes. They are waterproof but super easy to remove. Want more? Great swatch photos are just a click away!

Ooh La La Polish: Looking for an easy & fun nail art challenge? Check out the "My Favorite Things" challenge at Ooh La La Polish!

Lisa's Nail Obsession: Simple, yet modern, and it goes with everything. The Tutti Frutti Stripes Nail Design.

the passenger element: Why I had to cancel by Glossybox Subscription (spoiler: unimpressive)

Pinked Polish: Wanna see a Scandalous Polish??? Melissa at Pinked Polish, Tried it on Tuesday

Beauty Product Review: Want big, bright eyes? Find out how I get the look with Smashbox's Brightener!

Polarbelle: See the Layla Cosmetics booth at Cosmoprof 2012 and all the beautiful items that Polarbelle experienced.

My Newest Addiction Beauty Blog: Laura loves Lhasa! This week's Taupe-tastic Tuesday features the beautiful shade by NARS.

Liquor, Lube and Lipstick: How did I get over my aversion to wearing "vampy" colors? By wearing one with glitter, of course!

Aly Loves Lacquer: Aly Celebrates Her 20th Birthday with Freehanded Cupcakes

makeupmaniac16: Too Faced Smokey Eye Shadow Collection: Review + Swatches

Mani Curiously: Looking for that perfect red polish? Check out E's ode to butter LONDON's Come To Bed Red!

Stephanie Louise- All Things Beautiful: Ready for fall? Here are the swatches of Zoya's Diva collection complete with the MUST HAVE FeiFei!

Liesl Loves Pretty Things: Liesl loves China Glaze Bohemian collection! Check out the possible Lippmann Sugar Daddy dupe here.

Beauty Binge: Beauty Binge declares Christmas in July when she reviews the July Glossybox!

Gorgeousskin: Urban Decay's Naked Skin Foundation- was it love or not so much?

Beauty Info Zone: How much can you spend on one face? Find out what Marcia from Beauty Info Zone spent on her face in the Makeup Wars.

Love my Nails: Cute nail polish art that's both simple and chic!

Makeup Chronicles: Until 8/13, get a free gift from e.l.f. when your order is over $20!

Mama Fashionista: Mama Fashionista takes a look at some of the newest (and most extravagant) innovations in nail polish. 18k gold leaf and black diamonds, oh my :)

A Little Polish: Looking for a great nude polish this Summer? Check out Stephanie's favorite here!

Samarium's Swatches: Sarah from Samarium's Swatches is celebrating her Blogiversary by having a Giveaway!

MakeUpMom123: Awesome August Giveaway! Three Great Prizes Including an Indie Nail Bundle, Make Up Bundle & Amazing Hair Care Bundle. Enter Today!

beyond Beauty Lounge: At home facial peel

Shades Of Beauty, Inc.: NOTD: My own Mermaid's Tail...Orly Royal Navy & Essence Choose Me

Beauty by Miss L: Miss L from Beauty by Miss L tried loose nail art glitter for her manicure for the first time.

Adna Cosmetic: How to get the golden look for summer

Captivating Claws: Are you a glitter-lover?? If yes, you'll love these beauties from Shimmer Polish!!

The Glossy Pages : Evie Evan takes us on a Concealer Crash Course

Baking Beauty: Are you looking for some new makeup, but you're short on cash? Baking Beauty highlights the weeks best beauty coupons.

Media Maven: Media Maven helps you to achieve a flawless back-to-school beauty routine in 5 minutes flat!

Amber Did It!: Amber shares a metallic gradient manicure

DeyiMizu: Look fresh with a simple Champagne Gold FOTD

Patty and Goldie's Day Off: Come explore the Whimsical by Pam nail polishes