March Favorites 2013

    Shiseido Extra Smooth Sun Protection Cream SPF38 PA+++

For a very long time I've neglected the fact that I need to use sunscreen for face, not just for summer time when I'm out under the sun but for anti-aging purposes. Until I see fine lines and dark spots on my face and it suddenly got me thinking: why? I mentioned about this sunscreen in my Spring Beauty Haul post and this is so far the best sunscreen I've used. I've been using this every morning after skin care routine and loved it.  It does great job not only protect the skin but also prime my skin. It has UVA  and UVB protection which means it protect skin from burning and aging, it has SPF 38 PA+++ which I considered to be good enough for face and it's very water-resistant. It has became a stable in my skin care routine now. 

Cover FX Matte Setting Powder in light
This is the setting powder that I'm currently using to set my makeup, really enjoyed so far. What's great about this powder is never looks cakey or heavy on. It sort of vanish on the skin and if you looking at it, it just can't tell that you have any powder on. I will have a blog post of this powder later.

Benefit They're Real Mascara
I've got a mini size of they're real mascara to try because normally I don't have high hopes for high end mascara to work on my short, straight and barely existed lashes. This mascara does very good job coating my lashes, it also does lengthening very well. I like how dark it is and how easy to apply it, however it does not hold my curls well. I prefer my lashes are curled especially when I have makeup on, it makes a huge difference and I look more awake with my lashes curled. So for now I don't think I will purchase the full size of this mascara but I will give it more time to see if it can works better when it's little drier.

Peter Thomas Roth Pink Ice Lip Balm
This lip balm is an unusual purchase I made with other beauty stuff this month. I don't even realize that it's a anti-aging lip balm until I received it. It comes with nice decent amount of products but the packaging is just annoying. I prefer lip products especially lip balm that comes in a tube or traditional package so no need to dip my finger in each time plus it's more hygiene that way. Speaking on the product, it does a very good job reduce fine lines and it does not have any waxy or heavy feeling which I really like. It has a tiny bit of cooling sensation and I find that to be very nice also. I will also do a blog post on this later.

elf Cuticle Pen
Very easy to use and apply since it comes in a pen form. This is those one dollar products by elf that you can find it at Walmart or target. It has avocado, almonds oils and vitamin E, A, C and B5 in it and I just like how easy that it to apply to my cuticles and it works pretty good. I have other cuticle oil but I found myself reach this one all the time, it is much convenient and travel friendly.

Desert Essence 100% Pure Jojoba Oil

I had this oil forever, never come up with a way to use it on the daily basis. Recently my hair is very very dry at the ends and I was looking for products to solve the problem. It suddenly reminds me of using natural oils for hair care so I thought to give it a try. I use this oil on wet hair and let it set for 5-10 mins then wash my hair as usual. When conditioning my hair, I also mix some oil with my conditioner to give the ends some extra nourishment. I'm quite happy with the results and it doesn't leave my hair oily. 
I am still looking for a good leave-in conditioner or hair mask to use though, any suggestions?

Thanks for reading and let me know if you have any suggestions on the hair care products. 

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Holiday Look, Merry Christmas

Products:

Shiseido Hada Senka BB Cream

Maybelline AgeRewind Concealer light

Maybelline Dream Lumi Highlighting Concealer Radiant

The Face Shop Flower Face Powder 01

Prestige BrowPerfection Marbleized Brow Pencil Medium/Deep

essence Lash & Brow Gel

ELF Eye Lid Primer

Pixi Last Shadow Pen Duo

L'oreal Eyeshadow 106 Desert Sunrise

Andrea Eye Lash 21 Black

Wet n Wild Blusher Heather Silk

Milani HD Lipstick 101Romantic Rose

MAC Lipglass Delicate Crush

Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday Everybody!

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November Favorites 2012

(closeup swatches)

(towards natural lights)

Products:

Real Techniques Makeup Brush ( review )

NYX Glam Shadow Stick,  rose gold, pink ruby (review)

Pixi Lid Last Shadow Pen Duo, shell sheen, brun Beam

ELF Mineral Shadow, elegant

Wet n Wild Lip Stick 906D

Aveeno Clear Complexion Cream Cleanser

Pixi Lid Last Shadow Pen Duo

I am really loving the Pixi shadow pen this month,  using these almost everyday. This is my first time trying Pixi makeup products and these two color are so beautiful.  If you are interested of a review , leave a comment let me know. 

ELF minral eye shadow elegant

This is a mineral champagne color eye shadow, every pigmented and very pretty everyday color.  I have this for very long time, 

almost forgot I have it. I usually put this color on my lids then use a dark brown color for the crease. 

Also this is the color I would use for the inner corner of the eye.

Wet n Wild Lip Stick 906D

This is one of the $1.99 wet n wild lip color that I had. These lipsticks are not very good texture however very pigmented. It feels dry after you put it on but I just wear it on top of my lip balm. I really like this color.

Aveeno Clear Complexion Cream Cleanser

This is an acne treatment cream cleanser with microbeads in it. I've been using this cleanser for almost two months now. It's very gentle as a exfoliate cleanser, cleans well and doesn't make my face dry after wash. I don't like the scent but overall it's a good cleanser.

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FOTD 9.20.2012

 ELF 32 Warm Eyeshadow Palette

 Rimmel Powder Blush 004 Pink Rose

Rimmel Lipstick Airy Fairy

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My Summer Face Routine

 My summer face routine:
I like to keep it simple, try to use less products on my face to avoid problems that are caused by hot weather. Heavy face or eye makeup will melt and make you looks tried and in worse case, you will have to take it off during the day. 
So instead of using foundation or BB cream, I use my maybelline mineral concealer at the center of my face and work it to where I need the coverage, it's light on the skin and will gradually sink into the skin, it works really well and lasts long. Then I use pink brightener concealer for my dark circles and where I need to highlight on my face.
For the eye makeup, I like to use these light colors of the ELF 32 warm palette, and use the dark brown color line my lash line and darken my brows.

Product List:

Face

Maybelline Mineral Power Concealer light

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Concealer  Brightener

The Face Shop Loose Powder 01 light

H&M Bronzer

Wet n Wild Blush Heath Silk

Eye

ELF Eye Lid Primer

ELF 32 Warm Eye Shadow Palette

Maybelline One by One Mascara Waterproof

Physicians Formula 2-in-1 Lash Boosting Eyeliner Ultra Black

Lip
Rosebud Perfume Co. Lip Balm Minted Rose
Wet n Wild Mega Last Lipstick 904B

 

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ELF 32 Warm Eyeshadow Palette

I picked up the ELF 32 piece warm eyeshadow set from walgreens today, very nice little kit, can't wait to try it. I'm surprised that my local walgreens now carry some ELF products, not much but I'm glad I got the last  32 warm eyeshadow palette! There are so many new products in store right now, I really want to try the new wet n wild nail polishes and the Milani 12HR shadow Pencils. What about you?

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ELF Studio Blush Fuchsia Fusion

This is a really beautiful color I think, that's why I only pick this one out of the other color they had. Very pigmented pink color with shimmer in it, I don't like blush that contains lots of fine shimmer, this just contains  the right amount of sparkle in it. Can't wait to use this and I already know I will love it.

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March Favorites

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Naruko Narcissus Total Defense Moisturizing Night Repair

Naruko Narcissus Total Defense Fundamental Serum

Jergens Natural Glow 

ELF Goldern Bronzer

NYC Quick Dry Nail Polish 264 Lincoln Square Lavender

Revlon lipstick Pink in the Afternoon

 Naruko Skin care:

These two Naruko products are mentioned in my skin care post, I have been using this for almost two months now. I really like them because they works very well brightening my skin and also keep it moisturized. Usually I will add a layer of sun protection after I apply them then put makeup on.

ELF Golden Bronzer:
 Love the texture and color from the ELF Goldern Bronzer, I use them as eye shadow and highlight  for everyday makeup look, the texture make it really easy to work with, takes no time to apply and blend .

NYC Nail Polish Color: 264 Lincoln Square Lavender: 

So far the best color that I had for spring and summer. I'm really shock by how beautiful the color shows on my nails, pink lavender color with glossy finish. I don't even need a top coat with it. Another great thing about this nail polish is I can achieve different finish with different layers, one coat will leave a juicy, pastel color, two coats: opaque pink lavender color.

Last but not least is the Revlon lipstick color: Pink in the Afternoon. Pink rosy color, feels good on lips and looks very flattering.

Thanks for reading and have a good weekend!

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Current Bronzer

H&M Bronzing Powder

NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Sunny720A

ELF Studio Bronzer Golden 

( L to R, H&M Bronzer,NYC Sunny, ELF Golden)

Comparison between these three:

Color:  

H&M bronzer and NYC Sunny are very similar color. NYC Sunny is slightly darker, they both are matte color. ELF Golden Bronzer contains of four very shimmery color, very pigmented.

Texture:

ELF is the most soft one, feels creamy and easy to get on the brush. H&M Bronzer is next then the NYC Sunny. I feel the NYC Sunny is more harder pressed powder, I need to use more pressure to load it on my brush and also need more time to blend.

Summary:

I like my H&M Bronzer the most. The texture, color is in between the other two and more natural on my face. Since I'm not a bronzer perosn, I don't use it everyday and I don't want it to be so obvious. 

ELF is more suitable as a multitask powder for me. I use all four color as eye shadow, use the lightest shade for highlighting my nose, cheek bone. NYC Sunny may be good for night out, on photo or camera. 

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