Kawaii Makeup and Beauty Blog by TinaWirely

December Beauty Haul - ELF Cosmetics, Sephora, The Body Shop, Bath & Body Works, Walmart and Shoppers Drug Mart

2014-01-01T16:57:00.000-05:00

Hey lovelies! Happy New Year! I want to start off the year with a beauty haul. I got some great deals this month with Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Christmas and Boxing Day. Pretty much 50% of the stuff I got this year is from this month lol. Now onto the haul:

Okay, I may have gotten too many backups for the ELF Cyber Monday haul. But since the store was was 50% off and I wanted to take advantage of the shipping to Canada, I got a lot of makeup staples:

From the Essentials line I really like their eyeshadow primer and they recently came out with the glitter eye primer so I had to give it a try. The sharpener of the glitter eye pencil is the bomb so I got two.

My favorite eyeshadow brush from ELF is the e.l.f. Essential Eye Crease Brush. It picks up just enough product to get a really pigmented eyeshadow look and the size is great for the eyelid.

As you can already tell my favorite Studio brush is the e.l.f. Studio Powder Brush. It's perfect for foundation and I use the practically everyday. Then I wanted to try some of the other brushes so I got the Small Tapered Brush and Flawless Concealer Brush. Really great deal but the handles do 'come off' because the glue on the handles just isn't strong enough.

This is what I got from Sephora using the gift card my friend gave me on my birthday. I really wanted to get this kit and Sephora was having a Beauty Insider offer $15 off $50 so I got this along with the Clinique 3 Step Kit in #2 for dry combination and oily skin.

I use black eyeliners the most so I'm really excited to try these out.

I got a ton of stuff from The Body Shop Canada 50% off storewide sale and they had the $25 tote bag with goodies (including the stuff in the picture above). So a really great deal and I hope they have another one next year so I will get more stuff lol.

The first two are what I got and the cranberry shower gel was part of the $25 tote. I really like the shower gels they smell super yummy.

I purchased these in the store. The strawberry and mango body kits came out to be only $5.50 each because I had a $10 off $20 coupon and they were already 30% off.

I got the Bath & Body Works stuff in two separate purchases. They had buy 2 get 2 free so I got two full size sanitizers and hand washes (duplicates not in the picture). Then in store, they have spin the wheel promo and I got the free hand wash with any purchase so I got the sanitizer which was $2 by itself and the hand soap free. Still cheaper than getting just the hand soap on sale.

After Christmas Walmart had their Christmas stuff 50% off including perfume gift sets. I saw the Taylor Swift Wonderstruck Enchanted Gift Set for only $12 so I had to get it. It had a mini bottle, a showel gel and body lotion. The scent smells very high-end and reminds me of walking though the perfume counter but it's not unique so it's good that I got the deluxe sampler size kit to try out.

My friend got me this perfume and I've seen this at Walmart and it's supposed to be a rendition of Viva La Juicy from Juicy Couture. The scent is somewhat fruity and very light a bit stronger than body spray but I'm liking the glass rollerball bottle and it's sturdy and portable.

Anndd I got more makeup and skincare products. They were all on sale so I had to try them. Of them all I really like the Vichy Facial Emulsion and CoverGirl outlast stay fabulous 3in1 foundation.

Shopper's Drug Mart was having a gift with purchase for Biotherm so I finally got the Pure-Fect Skin Pure Skin Effect Hydrating Gel. For the longest time I wanted to get this moisturizer. Ever since I tried a sample of it got me hooked. I have very oily t-zone and this did wonders to keep my face matte. And I got the Aquolina Pink Sugar perfume. I really love candy scents with a hint of vanilla and this is it.

So this is my beauty haul. Fashion haul is coming up next ^^

Thanks for reading and let me know what your favorite haul for December.

xoxo,
Tina

My Go to Red Lipsticks for Fall

2013-09-15T22:25:00.002-04:00

Hey lovelys,

I'm back writing about my go to red lipsticks for fall. They are all affordable and I think the color and pigmentation are great so I really recommend these:


Wet n Wild Velvet Red, Wet n Wild Spotlight Red, NYX Round Lipstick Snow White

I while ago I discovered Wet n Wild Megalast Lip Color at my local drug store. They are somewhat of a suede and matte finish but they are super pigmented and I have to say between the Velvet Red and Spotlight Red they look very similar that I would just get the Velvet Red because it looks more vibrant on the lips. NYX Snow White is probably one of the best dark red lipsticks I've ever used. It just looks fabulous. I think it goes really well with like a black shirt or cardigan. It really makes your look stand out. What's your go to lipstick?

Models Own Lipstick in LS003 Baby Pink

2013-07-06T17:00:00.000-04:00

Hey dolls, I am reviewing the Models Own Lipstick in Baby Pink which I got from a kit from ASOS a while back. This is my first and only Models Own lipstick and it's actually a really useful lipstick.

The packaging is really cute. I like that the tube is seen through but it's also really sturdy plastic.

Really lovely baby pink label but the actual lipstick is way lighter.

As you can tell from the swatch the pink is really light. It almost looks white on my lips. But I find the it pretty pigmented and it actually works really well to lighten some of my other lipsticks to make it a new lip color. It's a surprise workaround that I am loving.

What is your makeup workaround?

xoxo,
Tina

Products I've Used Up / Empties #1

2013-06-30T16:00:00.000-04:00

Yes. I did empty these products. Not all of which I love...

Simple Refreshing Facial Wash Gel - not this. This cleanser actually made my face more oily in just a few hours than not washing it and drying at the same time...lol Not a good combo for combination/oily skin.

Neutrogena Naturals Purifying Pore Scrub - love this. It controls the oil without drying and exfoliates my skin.

Kiehl's Acai Damage-Minimixing Cleanser - removes makeup at first try. A little drying but doesn't break me out and has a really nice herbal smell.

Clean and Clear Persal-Gel-5 - The only acne treatment I use now. It just works.

xoxo,
Tina

CoverGirl Lip Perfection Lipstick in Divine

2013-06-29T18:00:00.000-04:00

Hey gals! I love lip colors that are different and this lipstick is a complete surprise. The CoverGirl Lip Perfection Lipstick in Divine is purple color with cream finish.

Swatch - one swipe

Pros:

Super pigmented and unique color
Affordable but comparable to high end lipsticks
Feels really lightweight on the lips but doesn't make dry out lips

Cons:

Stains lips
Color changes to red when worn over time

I am surprised by how good lipstick is. It's definitely worth a try! What is your most surprisingly good drugstore lipstick?

xoxo,
Tina

Wet n Wild Megalast Liquid Lip Color in Click On My HyperPink Review

2013-06-28T20:58:00.002-04:00

Hey gals! I am obsessed with pink lately. I have an lip color or rather lip stain to review today. It's the Wet n Wild Megalast Liquid Lip Color in Click On My HyperPink. It's a super pretty doll pink in tube which is the main reason I got it. lol

It comes with a spatula like wand which flexes when you put it on the lips. Interesting product design. I don't know if it really made a difference in the application.

Swatch - straight out of the tube

Swatch - blended in on hand

Don't be fooled by the picture because this is a realllly matte lip product. Once it dries it because completely matte and it really hard to remove...but when it does come off it makes your lips looked that you have put on chapped white out. I really like how this swatches on my hand....but not so much on my lips. I think the only good time to use this is if you want to just wear this for a quick photoshoot. The color is very bright and opaque but the texture is just mind blowing weird and slightly gross as it makes your lips stick together. Not a good look.

Lancome Gloss in Love #385 Under the Spotlight - Deluxe Sample I won from Lancome Canada Facebook Page

2013-06-27T19:14:00.000-04:00

Hey gals, new makeup review. This is different from my usual review because I won a deluxe sample of Lancome's web-exclusive lipgloss, Gloss in Love in #385 Under the Spotlight. It's a pretty sweet prize really happy when I got this in the mail.

Nice post card that came with the mail

Front

Back

Swatch

The packaging is really glossy and the gloss has micro silver glitters. I like how this gloss feels like I'm putting jelly on the lips. The color is semi sheer not completely opaque. What is the latest thing you won from a contest?

Tina

Rimmel Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal Eyeliner in Black: Swatches and Review

2013-06-25T16:00:00.000-04:00

I have been wanting to try out black eyeliners for a winged cat-eye look and I thought I'd give Rimmel Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal Eyeliner a try.

Pros:

Very pigmented - an actual black not grey
Creamy and easy to blend for a smokey eye look
Inexpensive drugstore alternative to high end eyeliners

Cons:

Can smudge and crease on you which can look like you have eyeliners above your eyelid...lol

Swatch on hand - without flash

Swatch on hand - with flash

After wiping with my hands

As you can see when I wipe the liner with just my hands it smudges and my fingers picked up a lot of the product. Even though it claims it's waterproof, it's unfortunately not smudge proof at all. It doesn't stay up throughout the day on my oily eyelids but might work better with a black eyeshadow patted on top.

What is your HG eyeliner? Any recommendations?

xoxo,
Tina

Physicians Formula Happy Booster Glow & Mood Boosting Blush in Pink

2013-06-23T17:00:00.000-04:00

Hey gals! Today I'm reviewing the Physicians Formula Happy Booster Glow & Mood Boosting Blush in Pink. I have been wanting to try this blush for a long time since it first came out so I was super happy to find this on sale for about $8 CAD. I have never seen this blush lower than $13 here...pretty insane price difference comparing to the U.S.

The packaging is super pretty. The hearts in the blush are the cutest thing about this product and the main reason I got it. lol

This product comes with a brush but to be honest I haven't actually used it. :)

Blush swatched two times

Pros:

Pretty packaging, too cute hearts in the blush
Gives a really natural color to the cheeks...suitable for everyday and natural makeup look
Has this sheen to the powder which can brighten up your look

Cons:

Pigmentation - it's not going to give you a really dramatic flush on the cheeks.

Overall, I'm still pretty happy to own this product but I wouldn't repurchase because I have many other blushes with similar color.

Tina

Maybelline Color Sensational Vivids Lipcolor in Fuchsia Flash and Hot Plum: Swatches and Review

2013-06-22T22:42:00.000-04:00

Hello lovelys! Hope your first days of summer have been wonderful! I want to start the summer with a review of the Maybelline Color Sensational Vivids line of lipsticks in Fuchsia Flash and Hot Plum. These colors are different than the usual drugstore lipsticks and the colors just 'pop' on your lips.

The lipsticks are in this bright orange tube. :0

I was looking for a neon magenta lipstick and I couldn't decide which one of the two colors to get so I ended up getting both. Fuchsia Flash is definitely more pink than Hot Plum. I would say Fuchsia Flash is more of a hot pink and Hot Plum is more of a purple hot pink. But from looking at the swatches and on my lips these two colors seem very close. Fuchsia Flash is more neon than Hot Plum but Hot Plum is more pigmented than Fuchsia Flash. Both of the lipsticks smell kind of like vanilla.

Pros:

Bright, really beautiful colors
Non-streaky with a glossy finish so you can just wear this alone without a lipgloss on top

Cons:

Availability - for some reason these colors are sold out in some stores. lol Consider these cost about $7 ~ $10 CAD it's selling like hot cakes
Not as pigmented as I expected because of the gloss finish
Fragrance - I wasn't too much of a fan of the vanilla scent of the lipstick

Overall, I like the Fuchsia Flash shade better than Hot Plum because it looks more neon on my lips but both are pretty awesome colors.

Until next time!
xoxo,
Tina

Collective Haul #4 - June

2013-06-16T23:18:00.000-04:00

Hey gals! I have been doing quite a lot of shopping lately mainly because the weather is finally getting warmer and I wanted to revamp my accessories and beauty products.

First off, I got three pairs of sunglasses Ardene because they all look really awesome...couldn't decide which one to get but since they were on sale I might as well just get them cause I break them often. lol

The first one has these cool pink thunder bolts hanging from the sides and they look like I have earrings when I wear them!

This one has crosses on the rim of the frame...very unique take on the classic wayfarer sunglasses. I just look awesome in it.

This one I thought was cool because the frame is all matte and the yellow kind of remind me of my school colors. :)

Nail ridge filler. I am guilty of uneven nails so I hope this works. lol

Purple lipstick. I have worn this in one of my recent pics on Instagram...love this color.

This is a blush I've always wanted to try and I finally got it for about $8 CAD.

My face gets shiny during the day so I can never get enough of mattifying products lol.

I have seen a lot of bloggers and Youtubers raving about the Maybelline Vivids lipsticks. I finally got them and will be doing a review of it really soon!

New Wet n Wild lip products I saw in stores. The bright pink color is what made me get this. Review of this coming soon.

I was on a lipstick craze and wanted to find my favorite neon pink and red lipstick. So I got this and I was not disappointed! Reviews coming up!

I dropped by Bath and Body Works got these products at 75% off. I like their shower gels and handwash the most.

xoxo,
Tina

NYX Round Lipstick Swatches and Review - Snow White, Thalia, Power, Pumpkin Pie, Orange Soda, Strawberry Milk

2013-06-16T14:29:00.000-04:00

Pros:

Great pigmentation and very creamy texture
Cute packaging
Inexpensive with a wide selection of colors

Cons:

The flowery soap scent of the lipstick can be a bit overwhelming at first
Some colors can be streaky
Variable lasting power - some colors need to be reapplied frequently

With flash (left to right) - Snow White, Thalia, Power, Pumpkin Pie, Orange Soda, Strawberry Milk

Without flash (left to right) - Snow White, Thalia, Power, Pumpkin Pie, Orange Soda, Strawberry Milk

What is your favorite NYX Round Lipstick shade?

xoxo,
Tina

Goodies I got from Nivea Haus in Toronto 2013 - Nivea Sample Bag

2013-06-15T21:48:00.000-04:00

I dropped by the Nivea Haus in Toronto this Friday. I was curious about what was in the Nivea sample bag and here's the bag with the goodies I received.

I have used Nivea products before and they are usually great quality products at a good price so I'm excited to try out the other products especially Nivea Free Time Shower Cream. Thanks Nivea!

What what the latest sample you received? Share your comment below or give me a shout on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook!

Tina

Palty Hair Dye in Macaroon Beige Quick Review

2013-06-10T21:19:00.001-04:00

Hellooo gals,

I have dyed my hair many times over the years and I thought I should give a quick review of my experience with the Palty Hair Dye in Macaroon Beige.

Palty Hair Dye in Macaroon Beige

Pros:

The number 1 pro is obviously that it is the cutest hair dye packaging ever lol
It's more gentle and less drying than other drugstore hair dyes I've ever used
Fairly easy process and the dye didn't give off that nauseating chemical smell as much as the other drugstore hair dye kits I've used

Cons:

Slightly more expensive because it is from overseas I got this on sale for about $12 CAD but it could go as high as $15 CAD.
The results were not what I was hoping to be...my hair was nowhere near that light brown as shown on the product picture.

Hair after using this product

I did dye my hair before this but my roots were black. You can see above picture that my hair turned out more of a orange brown. So the verdict: save your money for a good bleach kit as using this hair dye alone did not produce significant results. Without bleaching the hair the results are comparable to most drugstore hair dyes I've used. I would definitely recommend bleaching your hair first to get better results like the picture on the product.

Have you used the Palty Hair Dye? Share your experience!

Much love,

Tina

Rimmel Clean Finish Foundation vs. Rimmel Lasting Finish 25 Hour Foundation Review: Swatches and Comparison

2013-05-19T20:42:00.000-04:00

Hey Lovelys, I recently got two drugstore foundations by Rimmel and I thought I would do a comparison of the two.

Rimmel Clean Finish Foundation

Rimmel Clean Finish Foundation in 250 Classic Beige

Pros:

Very natural shade. I got this in 250 Classic Beige. It was slightly too dark for my skin tone but it still looked very natural.
Reduced the appearance of pores. This is actually one of the few foundations that minimizes the appearance of pores especially in the T-zone area. I think the powdery finish to this foundation helped reduce the look of pores.
Spatula wand make it easy to scoop out the product

Cons:

Slightly hard to blend. It dries quickly so you have to blend right after you put it on or else it becomes slightly blotchy looking.
Can get cakey looking if you build up the product. Would be better for someone who wants a light to medium coverage.

Rimmel Clean Finish Foundation in 250 Classic Beige: Swatch

Overall, I think this is worth trying if you are looking for an affordable light to medium coverage foundation. I would say that the coverage is somewhat comparable to a BB cream. I really like the color match but it did make my T-zone really oily at the end of the day so I wouldn't recommend this for combination to oily skin.

Next up, Rimmel Lasting Finish 25 Hour Foundation

Rimmel Lasting Finish 25 Hour Foundation in 200 Soft Beige

Pros:

Feels lightweight on the skin
Great staying power

Cons:

Harder to remove than usual as it kind of stains the skin

Rimmel Lasting Finish 25 Hour Foundation in 200 Soft Beige: Swatch

Left: Rimmel Clean Finish Foundation in 250 Classic Beige
Right: Rimmel Lasting Finish 25 Hour Foundation in 200 Soft Beige

Overall, the Rimmel Clean Finish Foundation is darker and has more dewey finish whereas Soft Beige has a yellow undertone. I noticed that both of these foundations oxidizes and become slightly darker at the end of the day. I would opt for the Rimmel Lasting Finish 25 Hour Foundation not only because it feels lighter on the skin but it also lasts longer.

What is your favorite drugstore foundation?

Thanks for reading and get updates on my Twitter and Instagram!

xoxo,
Tina

Nivea Aqua Effect Mattifying Day Care Review

2013-05-14T16:00:00.000-04:00

Hey Gals, here's my review Nivea Aqua Effect Mattifying Day Care! I was excited to find this new product to try and two lovely gals suggested that I review this product. :))

Packaging

First of all, I love that Nivea came out with a new line for combination and oily skin. I have tried their older combination skin toner (the blue bottle) and it did not work for me...broke me out as usual lol. The Aqua Effect Mattifying Day Care is described as an oil-free moisturizer for the day time that moisturizes the skin and also controls shine.

Front

Back

I've been using this product for about a month, and I would say that it's a decent moisturizer for controlling oily areas of the skin, but does not really moisturize the drier areas of combination skin.

Product - squeezed from tube

Pros:

It's oil-free and doesn't break me out nor clogs my pores (big plus).
Does a decent job of controlling shine. My face is noticeably less oily at the the end of the day when I use this moisturizer.
Subtle pleasant scent to this moisturizer. It's not the same scent as the Nivea Cream but it smells somewhat flowery.
Product is in a plastic tube which is more sanitary than in a container.

Cons:

The matte cream formula feels slightly heavy on combination to oily skin and has somewhat of a powdery finish on the skin. I get that it's supposed to be mattifying but I would have preferred a gel formula.
Doesn't really moisturize the normal/less oily areas of the skin. It would be a little too drying to use in the eye area.

I got this product for $8.99 at my local drug store, but I've recently seen this for $6.47 which is a pretty good deal for a moisturizer.

Product - spreaded out

Product - blended into skin

Conclusion: I think this is a good moisturizer for mattifying oily areas of the face throughout the day. It would be good to use during the summer when the face gets oily (the shiny t-zone...lol) but it's definitely not moisturizing enough for the colder months. It did not break me out nor clog my pores which is pretty awesome.
Thanks so much for reading my blog. Stay tuned for more reviews. More updates on Twitter and Instagram!

xoxo,
Tina

Collective Haul #3 - April and May

2013-05-09T17:06:00.000-04:00

Hey lovelys, I want to share my haul for the past two months. Most of the products are totally new to me and I was really excited to try them.

NYX Ultra Pearl Mania

First off, I got the NYX Loose Pearl Eyeshadow in White Pearl. It's a really pretty and essential shade that I put on my upper and lower inner corners. I first discovered this on eBay and I was super happy to find that my local drug store actually carried this brand and I got this on clearance for $2 CAD lol.

The Body Shop Shower Gels - Satsuma, Pink Grapefruit, Mango, Strawberry

Next up, I got four shower gels from The Body Shop. I can never get enough shower gels...switching them up make my day more exciting lol.

Bath & Body Works Twisted Peppermint Fine Body Mist

I am totally in love with the Twisted Peppermint line from Bath and Body Works. I know it was from the holiday season but while I was shopping I discovered a Bath and Body Works Outlet and this was 75% off (I believe it was $3.50 CAD).

St. Ives Naturally Clear Green Tea Scrub

St. Ives Naturally Clear Green Tea Scrub is a product I have repurchased many times. It's non irritating on my skin and it exfoliates really well without making my skin more oily after an hour or so of use. The St. Ives Apricot Scrubs didn't work for me because it was too abrasive but didn't cleanse my oily combination skin properly. I highly recommend this one to try if you found the grains in the Apricot Scrubs were a bit too harsh on your skin.

Nivea Aqua Effect Mattifying Day Care

I have combination skin and my t-zone gets especially oily in the summer. I found this new product at my local drugstore and I thought I'd give it a try. I have yet found my HG moisturizer. A lot of stuff that I have tried just clogs my pores or breaks me out or it simply just doesn't do anything to my skin...

Burt's Bees Refreshing Lip Balm with Pink Grapefruit

I saw this while randomly browsing at Shopper's Drug Mart. I haven't seen them carry this product before so I thought I'd give this a try.

Rimmel Lasting Finish 25 Hour Foundation

Rimmel Clean Finish Foundation

Lastly, I got the Rimmel Lasting Finish 25 Hour Foundation in Soft Beige and Rimmel Clean Finish Foundation in 250 Classic Beige. I am trying to find a good drugstore alternative now that I am halfway done Kiehl's Ultra Facial Tinted Moisturizer and I thought I'd give these a try. I will be doing a comparison of these two foundations. :)

What products are you the most excited to try? If you have any questions about the products ask away! Get updates on my Twitter and Instagram!

xoxo,
Tina

KOJI Dolly Wink Eyebrow Mascara 02 Mocha Review and Swatches

2013-03-19T20:09:00.001-04:00

Hey all! It's been a while since I last posted. Okay here's my review of the KOJI Dolly Wink Eyebrow Mascara in 02 Mocha. Let me just say, I love the design of Dolly Wink products. The newer Dolly Wink products seem to have daisy flower prints on the products.

Pros:

Nice pigmentation
Does actually lighten my brows from black to brown with hint of gold
Lovely packaging
Completely waterproof - when you apply this mascara it dries and become rubbery but still feels natural. It will last all day unless you deliberately rub it off.

Cons:

The shade is more of a coppery brown than golden brown. It's not going to make your brows look bleach blond but it still looks awesome.

I have been using this for more than 2 months and I have to say coloring your brows really does amp up your look. I have gotten complements on my brows and one of my friends thought I thought I dyed my brows lol. So if you want to lighten your brows for the day, it's definitely worth getting. There's another picture of me wearing this on Instagram.

xoxo,

Tina

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November + Black Friday Haul #2

2012-11-25T11:00:00.000-05:00

Hey all! Just wanted to share my haul for this month and some pictures while I was shopping. :D

My Sasa package came and I got The Face Shop HERB DAY 365 Lemon Cleansing Foam (for all skin types) and the Koji Dolly Wink Eyebrow Mascara in 02 Mocha! Can't wait to try these out! Reviews coming up. :D I will attempt to bleach my brows before I use the eyebrow mascara.

I got the MAC Eyeshadow x2 from a good friend of mine from her school's Friends & Family fashion event. It's the MAC Colourizations Pro Palette in Double Feature 1.

I actually went shopping the day before Black Friday but some stores were already rolling out sales. I stopped by H&M and got this really cool pair of jeans for $10 CAD. I really like the wash and fit and great for wearing outside in the winter.

Forever 21 was having 50% off sale items so I two shirts for $6.99 CAD. The one above and another one with navy and orange stripes which I've already started wearing. The sleeves can be adjusted and rolled and buttoned up. ^^

These were taken on Black Friday! I was at my local Wal-Mart and saw these cute Christmas stuffed toys. :) The pony butt in this picture is unexpectedly hilarious :D

Check out the snowman with sunglasses ;D

So did you get anything on Black Friday? What's on your holiday wish list?

Hope everyone is having a great time and stay warm. :D
xoxo,
Tina

KATANI Oil Blotting Paper (Powdered) Review

2012-10-18T18:47:00.001-04:00

KATANI Oil Blotting Paper - Powdered, front

Here's my review of the KATANI Oil Blotting Paper (Powdered) with pandas wandering on the packaging. How cute and random? lol

Back

There are 100 sheets in this package. The sheets thin and sort of like thicker version of tissue paper. One side is coated with powder and I didn't really notice any perfume scent with this blotting paper. The packaging is kind of flimsy and I would imagine the paper case might rip if you carry these around in your bag for a long time. ^^; Putting it back in the plastic wrapper should do the trick.

Front

Back

Comparing to Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets, the KATANI Oil Blotting Paper (Powdered) sheets are thinner and less powdery. After trying this out I was very happy with the results. The powdered side did a really good job of absorbing the oil. I don't think it works as well as the Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets but it works a lot better than the non-powdered blotting paper I've tried and for only half of the price you get twice as much sheets as the Clean & Clear ones. I got this for 2.7 USD from Sasa.

Pros:

Absorbs oil well
Affordable
Cute packaing

Cons:

Flimsy packaging

Overall, I think this is a great product and is a good alternative to the Clean & Clear Blotting Paper. I would repurchase this.

-Tina

Share your blog at Kawaii Blog Hop

2012-10-16T07:27:00.000-04:00

Hey all, I just created a Blog Hop where you can share your blogs with others.
Please share your blog here:

Kawaii Blog Hop

xo
-Tina

Collective Haul #1 - October

2012-10-15T23:38:00.000-04:00

Hello! :D I thought it would be cool to share some stuff I got for the past two weeks of October:

I got this very convenient bead/screw organizer case for around 2-3 USD to store my the necklaces, bracelets, rings, random bits of small jewelry that I recently got and stuff that I have made.

I got these long necklaces from eBay because I think long necklaces really complement sweaters for the fall and winter season and I don't have a lot of them.

I got two sets of these stackable plastic storage boxes to store more stuff. :P These were only a dollar at Walmart Canada.

Lastly, I got these coontail clip-in hair extensions for Halloween! :D
I purchased these for .99 USD each on eBay (seller: athena_lovly). Can't wait to use these for Halloween!

Sasa Haul

2012-10-13T16:05:00.001-04:00

A while back I bought some skin care products from Sasa:

Left to right:
Kanebo NAIVE Deep Cleansing Foam Green Tea 190 g
PDC Acerola Washing Foam 120 g
Kose SOFTYMO Acne Washing Foam 120 g
KATANI Oil Blotting Paper (Powdered) 100 piece

The Kanebo NAIVE Deep Cleansing Foam Green Tea is probably one of my favorite cleansers because it removes makeup really quickly and you only need a little bit of the product to wash your entire face as it does create foam. It does sting pretty bad when it gets into your eyes if you're not careful. lol

I just recently tried the Kose Softymo Acne Washing Foam-120g and it works really well for being only $3.7 USD. I have tried a lot of cleansers and I this cleanser is comparable to the Clinique Facial Soap for Dry Combination skin. But I think Kanebo NAIVE Deep Cleansing Foam cleanser does a even better job at removing makeup. I haven't tried the other two products yet but I'll keep you posted.

I noticed that there are more soap-based cleansers by Japanese brands than brands in the US and I quite like them because they work well for my combination skin and are surprisingly cheaper than a lot of drug store cleansers in Canada. ٩(͡๏̯͡๏)۶

-Tina

Revamped Blog Design for Halloween

2012-10-10T18:46:00.000-04:00

Hey all, I just transformed the blog for Halloween, my favorite time of the year. Enjoy. :D

Tina

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e.l.f. Studio Endless Eyes Pro Eyeshadow Palette and e.l.f. Studio 85 Piece Complete The Look Palette Review: Swatches and Comparison

2012-09-30T15:00:00.000-04:00

Here's my review of two palettes that I own from e.l.f. - the e.l.f. Studio Endless Eyes Pro Eyeshadow Palette and the e.l.f. Studio 85 Piece Complete The Look Palette (Spring Edition not currently sold online). Both of them are $10 USD.

e.l.f. Studio Endless Eyes Pro Eyeshadow Palette

e.l.f. Studio 85 Piece Complete The Look Palette


Top: e.l.f. Studio Endless Eyes Pro Eyeshadow Palette Bottom: e.l.f. Studio 85 Piece Complete The Look Palette

Eyeshadows: some of the colors for the two palettes are quite similar and some are different. My favorite colors are not repeated in the two palettes. The pigmentation of both of these palettes are not that great. Most of the colors come out really muted on the skin even the blacks turn out grey but they are not chalky and fairly easy to blend.

The e.l.f. Studio 85 Piece Complete The Look Palette has less eyeshadow colors but comes with 20 lipstick, 2 blushes and 2 bronzers.

Blushes and bronzers swatches - e.l.f. Studio 85 Piece Complete The Look Palette

Blushes/Bronzers: The blushes and bronzers for the e.l.f. Studio 85 Piece Complete The Look Palette are amazing. They are not too overpowering with just the right amount of pigmentation which makes them easy to blend. They are a bit more powdery than the studio line blushes.

Lipsticks swatches - e.l.f. Studio 85 Piece Complete The Look Palette

Lipsticks: The lipsticks are okay. Most of them are dark reds which look quite similar. They are quite pigmented but they just some odd waxy smell that puts me off from wearing them.

Conclusion:
The e.l.f. Studio Endless Eyes Pro Eyeshadow Palette is good if you want to experiment with more eyeshadow colors. Eyeshadows from both of the palettes give you a more subtle but not dramatic look. If you are looking to get blushes/bronzers the e.l.f. Studio 85 Piece Complete The Look Palette is a good choice.

-Tina