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Superbox #68 Mission Possible: Long Lasting Unboxing

2014-11-17T16:57:00.000-08:00

So this is the first Memebox I have purchased in some time (I went on a no purchase from Memebox for a while since I became so backed up with products) and I have the contents to share with you! The title of this box is called Mission Possible: Long Lasting and it contains mostly make up products + one hair product that helps prolong the wear time of your makeup throughout the day.

I bought this box when they had a special gift with purchase so the Royal Beauty Paint Mousse Lip Lacquer is an extra product :) The color is off in this picture but it is more of a pastel orange in sun light. The Ruahin Jelly Lip Tint I recieved was #01 Karina Red and its just a standard red tint.

The next product is the Orginal Raw Perfect No Sebum Powder. This looks like a regular translucent setting powder. I won't be using this unfortunately since I have about 3 translucent powders opened at the moment.

Then we have the Haken Green Tea Curl Raise Essence 2x. I haven't opened it to smell it since I don't think I will be using this product. Besides it is the Mizon Oh! Shy Real Topcoat Fixer, which I am excited to use and compare with my favorite Urban Decay setting spray.

Next we have the RiRe Luxe Eye Fixer, Julia Garden Liquid Eye Liner in Brown, and the Tony Moly Face Mix Eye Primer.

Again, I haven't played with or opened any of the products because I feel like I have multiples of these products in my collect and I'm not sure whether I will be keeping this box or giving it to a friend. The only product I'm really excited for it the Mizon Topcoat and the RiRe Eye Fixer. I can't really give an opinion if these boxes are worth it anymore just because I don't really have the need for more products (and I believe my Memebox addiction has been cured after buying 50+ boxes!). Thanks for reading and hopefully I will return with more info in the future! I just started training at a new job :)

Tony Moly Kiss Lover Lip Master Review

2014-08-30T12:33:00.002-07:00

So today I have three shades from the Tony Moly Kiss Lover Lip Master line to review!

I have the color 1- First Kiss, 3- Sexy Red, and 10 Party Pink (this is a limited edition color from last Christmas if I remember correctly)

So this comes with a slanted tip applicator so it glides on pretty easily onto the lips. This product is pretty pigmented so a little goes a long way. I've used them for a while now and honestly I only like them for more casual everyday wear and perfect for creating a gradient lip look. They are pretty silicon like in texture on the lips so they don't set as quick as I would like it to and they do transfer onto whatever you drink from. I would say the wear time on these are about 2 hours for me since I do drink water pretty frequently, they do not have long lasting power and comes off very easy but it does leave a slight tint afterwards. Plus, with a thin layer, you don't get too bold of a color.

I have them heavily swatched here and as you can see, it is pretty glossy and runs into the lines on my hand cause I put a bit too much on. The top one is #1, middle is #3 and bottom is #10. My personal favorite is #10 but it was a holiday edition color.

All of the colors have a same scent, it smells like a very sweet cherry candy. It makes me want to eat candy every time I apply it. It's not a very strong scent though, disappears after 10-20 of application. I do recommend these if you are looking for a product that is good for creating a gradient lip look. I got each one of these for around $10 on ebay.

Beauty People 10 Seconds Auto Eyeliner Pencil Review

2014-08-26T23:33:00.001-07:00

Hi! So today, I'm here to talk about the eyeliners that came inside one of the global Memeboxes, Superbox #29, Burst of Color 2.

These eyeliners are called 10 Seconds Auto Eyeliner Pencil from the brand Beauty People. I personally have not heard of this brand before buying this box. The box includes two full size eye liners and you could have received one of two choices: 01-Diamond Beige and Diamond Bronze or you could have gotten 02-Diamond Burgundy and Diamond Natural Berry. I was hoping I would get the second set because I wanted that berry color but I ended up getting the first set.

As you can see, this is a twisted up pencil with a built in sharpener at the back end.

I must say I really fell in love with these eyeliners. They glide on very smoothly without any tugging. They are softer in texture than the Urban Decay 27/7 Eyeliners but harder than the Milani Liquif' Eye Pencils and they do not move after it dries. No smudging, no flaking.

These two colors are too light for me to use as a liner so for the bronze color, I use it all over the lid as an eye shadow (blended out with my finger) and I use the beige color on the inner corners of my eyes and right under to create that popular korean makeup look with the aegyo sal.

I've seen it on G-Market for $10-14 USD but the Memebox info card said they are $24 USD each so just take this info with a grain of salt.

Final Verdict: 5/5, these liners are harder to find online but if you come across them, give them a try. I'm really loving my Korean brand eyeliners now, they are cheaper than my old favorites from Tarte and Urban Decay and have better staying power than some of the more expensive eyeliners I've tried in the past.

Memebox Haul

2014-08-25T13:47:00.002-07:00

Wow, I've been gone for years since my last post. Unfortunately things came up in life and I just haven't had the time to blog as much as I would like to. So today, I'm here to share with you my newest Memebox haul. I've been purchasing their boxes since the Memebox #2 global edition (so I've been buying them for some time now) and these are the last few of the boxes I've bought. I plan to stop purchasing them until I get a chance to use and test all of the products that came in the boxes.

So I've purchased the special box #17 K-style, special box #20 Superfood, and special box #24 Brightening skincare.

Special box #17 K-style
*Unfortunately I took out the blusher and forgot to include it in the pictures :(
1. Bbia Pigment - I received the color 01 Mild
2. Awesome Aqua Radiance CC cream
3. RiRe Luxe Auto Eyeliner in Champagne
4. RiRe Luxe Auto Eyeliner in Choco Brown
5. A'pieu Full of Nature Mascara
6. Shara Shara Feminine Blusher - I received CR01 Soft Coral
7. Secret Key Sweet Glam Tint Glow - I received 03 Fuscia Purple

Special box #20 Superfood
1. LadyKin Elmaju Broccoli Essence Toner
2. The Skin House Alow Soothing Vitamin Gel
3. Secret Nature From Jeju Peeing Gel
4. LadyKin Phytoplan Broccoli Wrinkle Radiance Power Ampoule
5. Pure Smile Strawberry Milk Essence
6. Red Ginseng Eye Wrinkle Solution Treatment

Special box #24 Brightening Skincare
1. Ispren Magic Eye Solution Wise Patch
2. Rinco Solution Spot
3. Cleosis All In One Water Shining Finisher
4. Yufit Eon Wheat Germ Essence
5. Dermahouse Perfect Whitening Moisture Mask

Reviews of products are coming up soon!

Revlon Lip Butters!

2012-07-05T13:08:00.001-07:00

So today, I want to share with you one of my most loved products since the beginning of this year, which are the Revlon Lip Butters. When it first came out, it was sold out in every drugstore near me so it took me a while to find the ones I wanted to try out.

As you can see, I own 6 of them, the colors are (from left to right): Creamsicle, Sugar Frosting, Cupcake, Candy Apple, Tutti Frutti, Sweet Tart. I'm thinking about picking a few more up but they need to be restocked in my local Walgreens first. XD

Formula wise, I love these~ They are very moisturizing and some of the shades pack on a lot of pigment, just like a lipstick. They can also be worn sheer for a hint of color. For some reason, some of my lip butters are unscented while a few of them have a slight sweet vanilla scent to them. I'm not bother by this at all though, since the smell is very light and not noticeable after a few minutes. The finish of these are somewhat dewy looking but they are in no way sticky, feels just like butter. I hate sticky lip products! If you don't like giltter, I'd suggest looking at the tip of the cap to double check since some of them, like Peach Parfait has glitter suspended in it.

065 Creamsicle:
This is more of a light peachy color and it lightens up my lips quiet a bit. This color might not look that great on darker skin tones.

005 Sugar Frosting:
This is a very sheer lip color. This one has a bit of a frosty look to it so I like to use it when I'm not wearing too much makeup.

055 Cupcake:
I actually am disappointed in this color since it makes my teeth look yellower than they are. This is a purple tone pink that has the same finish like Sugar Frosting.

090 Sweet Tart:
I think this color is really nice if you're looking for a brighter pink color.

015 Tutti Frutti:
This color is straight up orange and I love it but I don't have much to say about it. It can be a bit hard to wear if you want to wear it opaque.

035 Candy Apple:
I think this is a warmer red but it's really easy to wear. This is coming from a person who is scared of red lipsticks.

To add to this, I picked up the Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in the color Charm. This is a more orange version of Creamsicle and it leaves a really nice coral stain. So far, I don't love it nor hate it. I do have to say that it made my lips peel so I'm not sure if I'm having an allergic reaction to it or not.

035 Charm

Long swatch on left side: Balm stain in Charm

Top row: Cupcake, Sugar Frosting, Creamsicle

Bottom row: Sweet Tart, Tutti Frutti, Candy Apple

These past few weeks, I've been trying out many different skin care lines to help with my acne problem but I haven't found anything I love yet. Adult acne is so frustrating to deal with. :[

Etude House Shini Star

2012-05-05T13:08:00.001-07:00

Hi there! It's been a while since I have written a post~ I've just been very busy with school and life but I'm back with a review of two things I bought from the Etude House Shini Star Special Edition line featuring SHINee<3

Etude House Shini Star Clear BB Lotion
Packaging: This bb lotion comes with a vacuum pump which I found to be kind of hard to use. I feel like it's not really a vacuum pump seeing how every time I use it, I have to pump once or twice before the product comes out but who can complain when the packaging is this cute! (30mL)
Scent: This has a very clean baby powder scent that isn't too strong and it disappears soon after application.
Coverage: This is a bb lotion, not a bb cream so don't expect a lot of coverage with this. This gives a very sheer tint and overall brightens the face. It doesn't cover freckles or acne scars so if you want something that covers that, this isn't a product for you.
Consistency: I love the consistency of this bb lotion~ It's not thick at all, it's a very thin and smooth lotion that absorbs into the skin very well.
Comments: I like how it gives a "no makeup" effect when applied and the staying power on my skin. This leaves the skin with a very natural skin-like finish where it's not matte or overly dewy. This product controls oil pretty well, which shocked me since this is suppose to be a moisturizing bb lotion. Another plus to this is that this bb lotion is free of parabens, mineral oil, benzophenone and ethanol.

The other product I bought from this line is the Shini Lip Balm in #2, Grapefruit. This one has Jonghyun's signature on the bottom of the tin after all the product is used up. I don't know what to say about this product though since I don't love it or hate it. The product is solid in the tin but once it comes into contact with heat, it melts into a non-sticky lip gloss texture. It has a really pleasant citrus scent but I feel like the pigmentation is lacking on the lips even though it looks really pigmented in swatches. I like to use this balm over a lipstick as a gloss.

Here's the ingredients list on the side of the box for the bb lotion.

The color of the lip balm is very orange/coral in real life.

On the top corner is a swatch of the lip balm, below that is a pump of the bb lotion and on the left of that is a blended out swatch of the bb lotion.

I've been buying things like crazy on ebay for the past month but I don't have time to share my hauls anymore</3. I will try to update more with reviews of products I've been using though~

Holika Holika Mask Review

2011-12-30T13:41:00.000-08:00

Hi there! Today I will be talking about the Holika Holika Cherry Blossom Essence Mask Sheet. The only reason I was pulled into buying this mask was the fact that CN Blue was the spokesperson for Holika Holika and that their faces was on the mask :]

But yeah, I've used 3/10 that I own and so far I give this mask a 3/5.

The Fit
This mask is very short from forehead to chin and it's very wide (ear to ear). I like the fit of the My Beauty Diary Masks over this one. The good thing about this mask is that it covers the side my of face pretty well but it's barely long enough to cover my forehead and chin + the nose flap doesn't cover my nose well. I don't think I have a long chin or forehead either so I wonder if this fits well with people who have a longer, slimmer face.

The Scent
It smells nice, very floral but I don't like my sheet masks to be this heavily scented. I found that with all of the Holika Holika products I've tried, they seem to be very heavy scented, which might not work out with people that have sensitive skin.

Properties of the Mask
This mask is suppose to provide water and nutrition to the skin to keep it moist. As you can tell, this product is probably marketed towards teenagers. I think that it does moisturize the skin but the effects from it doesn't last too long. I'd say this is something you can use for a little pick me up but it doesn't have any of the whitening and tightening properties of some face masks (these cost 1.99 I believe, which is pretty expensive compared to MBD). I like using this before I put on make up in the beginning of a day since it makes applying bb cream much easier.

Overall, I really wanted to LOVE these masks but I don't. I think these cost more than the My Beauty Diary Masks and those are so much more effective than this one. :[ But if you are interested in the Holika Holika one, do try it out. Maybe it just didn't work out for me.

On the other hand, I was very surprised by the My Scheming Masks but I've only used it once so I still need to test it out more.

Here is a picture of how the mask looks after I washed and dried it. It's very wide, no?
Here's the front of the package.

1st Sasa Order

2011-12-17T10:53:00.001-08:00

Hello! Today I have a review on some of the products I bought on Sasa during their Cyber Monday sale and I'm very happy with some products I've tried out so far. If you don't know, Sasa is a Hong Kong brand/store that sells a variety of makeup from across Asia, similar to Sephora. So I picked up the following items~

1) Genie in a Bottle - Hyaluronic Acid Moisture Spray (160 ml)
I picked this up because I've been wanting to try out some moisturizing mist/sprays since this girl in my class always uses it before class starts and she seems so have so smooth looking skin. This product does moisturize and refreshes the skin and it's perfect for the winter time with the drying environment. The first ingredient on the list is Sodium Hyaluronate, which is the moisturizing agent, if I'm correct. This spray doesn't have a scent to it so it's good for sensitive skin. I found that this product is more of a "pick me up" throughout the day or a small addition to your skincare routine so don't try to substitute this for a lotion.

2) My Scheming Milk Extract Brightening Mask (10 pieces in a box)
I've heard some great things about this product so I decided to buy it. I have not tried it out but the ingredient list looks ok (cucumber extract, vitamin E and milk extract). I can't wait to try this out.

3) Dr. Jart+ BB CREAM Water Fuse Blemish Base (50 ml)
I believe the one I bought is the Asia exclusive one and there's an American one that is sold at Sephora. I've heard from other people that the two formulas are a bit different so I didn't bother buying it from Sephora. For me, all of the BB creams released in America kind of sucks compare to the Asian versions. I will be reviewing this soon~

4) Dr.G TROUBLE CARE Aroma A1 Skin Lotion (150 ml)
So this product is more like a treatment which you use only on areas where you're breaking out. The first ingredient on the list is Alcohol so I was afraid that this might irritate my skin but thankfully it did not. This product is magical! I had a bumpy red acne on my chin and over night, it totally de-bumped and almost disappear. This product is definitely worth the $31 price tag. I'll keep using this on my blackheads to see if it can get rid of them too. This is such a life changing product and I will try out their whole skincare line once I finish my current skincare products and back ups. :]

5) Kose SOFTYMO Acne Washing Foam (120ml)
I haven't tried this yet since I bought it as a backup cleanser after I finish my Biore one. This product has no scent to it so hopefully it will work out alright.

6) Biotherm BIOCILS Eye Make-up Removal Care Limits Lash Loss due to Makeup Removal - Waterproof (30 ml)
I bought the Make-up Removal Gel for Sensitive Eyes but I received this one instead but that's fine. I'm not sure what the official name of this product is so I just typed up what was on the bottle. This is a two layer makeup remover so it requires some shaking. This smells like the Lancome Bifacil and I think the removal power is about the same. I don't really prefer one over the other though. This is better than many drugstore make-up removers though, but I'm not sure if I want to pay 3-4 dollars for such a small bottle of it.

Also, I received a Fruttini Body Lotion (30ml) as a free gift with purchase (I think this is only for new customers). The scent I received is in Cherry Vanilla and the smell reminds me of a cherry flavored lollipop. It's a decent body lotion and I like the fact that is a travel size so I can carry it around with me.

* I've purchase every item with my own money from Sasa.com and this is my honest opinion.

BB Cream Reviews~

2011-12-10T12:34:00.000-08:00

Hi there! Today I have some reviews of bb creams I like to use. I'm actually still on the hunt for more bb creams to try out, I just ordered a Dr. Jart one from Sasa to try out :D

So, the bb creams I have for you today are:

Lioele Beyond the Solution BB Cream
Packaging: This bb cream comes with a vacuum pump but the bad part is that if there's some product left on the tip, the product transfers onto the cap which can make it look dirty. (50mL)
Scent: I want to say that this scent is slightly floral with a bit of baby powder. It's not too strong and the scent goes away after an hour or so.
Coverage: This is one of the higher coverage bb creams out there. I would say this has a medium to full coverage.
Consistency: Because this bb cream has a pretty high coverage, the formula is pretty thick so it is a bit hard to work with so be sure to moisturize well before using it.
Comments: Initially, this was one of my favorite bb cream but as I got the chance to try out more bb cream, this got push to the middle of my list just because I prefer bb creams that are a bit thinner in consistency. If you need medium coverage, this is a good bb cream to invest in.

Lioele Water Drop BB
Packaging: This is a squeeze tube packaging which I find to be not as sanitary as a vacuum pump because oxygen and other particles in the air can get inside so I do suggest you throw it after you open it for a year. (50mL)
Scent: This also has a floral scent but I find it to smell "fresher" than the beyond the solution and that I prefer this one over that.
Coverage: This bb cream has a pretty light coverage but I love using it because it has a nice cooling effect from the water molecules that form once you put it on. This is also a lot easier to blend and perfect for everyday use since it covers your blemishes slightly, giving you a more natural look.
Consistency: Since this bb cream is water based, its pretty runny and light. I love the fact that it is so light, I forget I have bb cream on sometimes when I wear this.
Comments: I think this bb cream is a great starter bb cream in general because it is so easy to blend with and it won't look like you have a thick layer of makeup on.

Lioele Triple the Solution
Packaging: This has the same packaging as the Beyond the Solution bb cream but this has SPF protection, an whitening effect and winkle care. (50mL)
Scent: I dislike this scent, probably because I dislike the scent of lavender ( I'm weird, right?). This smells like a mixture of lavender and eucalyptus oil.
Coverage: I think this bb cream has an even higher coverage than the Beyond the Solution one, which is great for special occasions.
Consistency: Very thick. I only apply this with a wet sponge applicator. I don't have smooth skin to begin with so this does emphasize the bumps on my skin so maybe using a primer underneath this will make it smoother. I'm pretty lazy so I don't like using primers.
Comments: I perfer the other two Lioele bb creams over this one probably because I prefer a lighter type of bb cream, rather than a heavy one like this but this might be the perfect bb cream if you want full coverage + don't mind the scent of lavender. I love to use this to take pictures with because of its high coverage though.

Skin 79 - The Oriental Gold BB Cream
Packaging: The pump top on this is kind of weird. It's a vacuum pump but you push the top down to get the product to come up in the center. This also comes with a lip/cheek tint on the cap of the container. (40mL)
Scent: This has a really nice tea scent to it. I'm in love with it.
Coverage: The coverage for this is probably medium, it has better coverage than the Lioele Water Drop.
Consistency: This is not too thick or too runny like water based bb creams. It blends pretty nicely too.
Comments: This is my go to bb cream this winter because it is so moisturizing and light plus, I think the color matches me pretty well in the winter time. This bb cream feels a bit sticky to me after application so I always set it with a powder afterwards.

Skin 79 - Super + Belesh Balm (pink label)
Packaging: It's a vacuum pump where you press the top down to get the product out of the nozzle. I kind of wish that they had a cap for the nozzle cause I like to keep it on my table top so I don't want bugs flying/crawling around it. (40mL)
Scent: It has a really light scent which I'm not sure what it is. It could be the scent from the almond oil in the formula.
Coverage: Light to medium. I think this bb cream has the best color adapting abilities cause it can match me in the winter and summer perfectly.
Consistency: I would say that this is a bit thinner than the Skin 79 Oriental Gold but its not as thin as the Lioele Water Drop.
Comments: I like to use this bb cream in warmer weather because it very light weight and it has really good oil absorbing abilities.

Holika Holika Petit BB (Clearing)
Packaging: The packaging for the petite bb cream line is so adorable.~ It is a squeeze tube though. (30mL)
Scent: I found the scent of this bb cream to be really strong. It smells kind of like the Covergirl Nature Luxe foundation, that artificial cucumber scent. I think it smells very sweet and kind of floral too. I wouldn't recommend this for people with sensitive skin.
Coverage: This has high coverage and I think it is comparable to the coverage found in Lioele Triple the Solution.
Consistency: Because this is a high coverage cream, it is pretty thick. I need to add a bit of my moisturizer to it in order to make is a bit easier to blend.
Comments: I found that this is a weird bb cream. It swatches pretty dark on my hand but once I put it on my face, it changes like 1-2 shades. I found that this made my skin look a bit too pale compare to the rest of my body/neck. Also, I'm not sure it does anything to help with my breakouts, I think it actually aggravates my skin a bit because of the strong smell.

Here are some swatches to show how different the bb creams look next to each other. I'm sorry for the poor quality since my camera is pretty old. :[

(From left to right: Holika Holika Clearing BB, Skin 79 Pink Label, Skin 79 Oriental Gold, Lioele Triple the Solution, Lioele Water Drop, Lioele Beyond the Solution)

Hello~

2011-11-27T19:58:00.000-08:00

Hi! This is my first blog post in this blog and I mainly created this blog for the purpose of sharing my experience with different makeup/skin care products I have tried so it would be easier for others to shop for them online and such seeing how some of the website's presentation of the colors are not true to life. Sometimes.

So to start off, my name is Dora and I'm from San Francisco. I was first introduced to makeup by youtube gurus and from there, I fell in love with it. There's not much to say about me so I'll just stop here~

Welcome to my new blog! :D

In the upcoming week (or two) I'll be doing reviews on bb creams I frequently use.