tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53017937781571534272024-03-05T17:44:04.711-08:00gliffyfilleCharmainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16573792004871964383noreply@blogger.comBlogger366125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5301793778157153427.post-88437049677204002862013-06-01T18:37:00.001-07:002013-06-01T18:37:17.931-07:00Maybelline Mineral Power Concealer Swatches<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Maybelline Mineral Power Concealers in Sand and Beige</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I decided to go back and try Maybelline's Mineral Power Concealer which worked well for me before because Rimmel's Match Perfection wasn't covering my dark circles enough. I bought them off of ebay.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Left to Right: Rimmel Match Perfection Concealer in Fair/Light, Maybelline Sand, & Beige</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Maybelline's concealers offer slightly more coverage compared to Rimmel's, but it's still not enough for my dark circles. It also creases more than the Rimmel one. I find that I'm just rubbing off the product trying to get rid of the creases. Time to go back to Collection 2000!</span></div>
Charmainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16573792004871964383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5301793778157153427.post-29162755400226547412013-06-01T01:36:00.000-07:002013-06-01T01:36:36.726-07:00The Face Shop Face It Oil Cut Pore Balm<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Face Shop Face It Oil Cut Pore Balm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I think I have finally found the perfect thing to keep my oiliness at bay! After buying a few mattifying primers and seeing no results (Black Radiance Complexion Perfection Shine Control Primer, Korres Pomegranate Mattifying Treatment, and Becca Cosmetics Ever-Matte Poreless Priming Perfector) I was on the search yet again for another mattifying product. I saw Youngblood's Anti-Shine Mattifier, but the price ($36) was too much for me and the samples from the April Birchbox weren't being sold on ebay yet. I realized that The Face Shop had a similar item as well and immediately went to the store which is only 10 minutes away. (Kind of off the topic, but whenever I want to try or get something I feel like I have to get it <u>now</u> like I have to get in my car and get it and I can't wait for it to be mailed lol). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I found out that one of my classmates works there which was awkward for a minute because we were looking at each other like "wait....they look like someone I know but I don't want to be wrong", but afterwards it was great! She gave me 10% off and a ton of samples! I'm so glad she gave me a discount because the pore balm goes for $18. I cringed at the price when I saw it (on ebay it goes for $11-13), but thought "Heck, I'm already here and I don't have to wait for it to arrive". </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oil Control Balm perfectly filling visible pores and fine lines for porcelain-like skin.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This magic balm prevents sheen caused by excessive sebum and keeps the skin soft all day long. It improves adherence to the skin of products used in subsequent stages for a velvet-like smooth finish. Oil-Cut Complex: A patented phyto-complex containing mung bean extract, birch extract and curly dock extract to prevent skin problems by controlling sebum production.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Directions: After completing skin care and before beginning make-up, use a puff included in the package to apply lightly to areas that have troubled pores or appear excessively shiny.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ingredients: Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Aluminum Starch, Octenylsuccinate, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Lauroyl Lysine, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Polyethylene, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Glyceryl Behenate, Glyceryl Dibehenate, Tribehenin, Hydroxyapatite, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Bark Extract, BHT, Butylene Glycol, Phaseolus Radiatus Extract, Rumex Crispus Root Extract, Water, Beta-Carotene, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Methylparaben, Fragrance, Citral, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The product is housed in a cute circle tin and contains 17 g/ 0.6 oz. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I can't describe the smell, but I love it! I'm betting it comes from the last few ingredients. It's not super strong, but you do notice it when applying the product. I don't notice the smell after a few minutes.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> I like the plastic part that houses the puff because it keeps it separate from the product. The puff gets pretty dirty with use so cleaning is a must especially when the product starts to cake on it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This product immediately mattes and blurs pores. It does a way better job of not emphasizing dry flaky skin compared to powders, but when it does show with this product it is usually because I haven't exfoliated in a while. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My oiliness starts to show after 5 hours compared to 3 to 4 hours with other powders. It doesn't last all day, but I don't mind reapplying this because I love the scent and it mattifies nicely. It also looks more natural compared to a powder. One con is that fibers and baby hairs get stuck in the product if you can see in the following picture:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I would definitely purchase this again!!!</span></div>
Charmainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16573792004871964383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5301793778157153427.post-46225436001172129912013-05-09T20:06:00.000-07:002013-05-09T20:06:19.081-07:00New Sunscreens!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">CVS/Pharmacy Ultimate Sheer Liquid SPF70 & La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ulta Light Sunscreen Fluid SPF60</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I picked up two sunscreens a month ago because it was getting warmer and sunnier and I didn't want to use my Kiehl's Super Fluid UV Defense sunscreen (mainly because of the alcohol content).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">CVS/Pharmacy Ultimate Sheer Liquid SPF70 $12.79</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I came in only planning to get the La Roche-Posay sunscreen, but bought this one because I had an $8 off $40 purchase coupon. This is supposed to be a generic to Neutrogena's Ultra Sheer Liquid, but I bought this instead because it was cheaper. The ingredients aren't exactly the same as on the website so here they are:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Active</b>:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Avobenzone 3.0%, Homosalate 10%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 7.5%, Oxybenzone 5%</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Asorbic Acid, BHT, Bisabolol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Camelia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Dimethicone, Chlorphenesin, Cholecalciferol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexyl Glycerin, Fragrance, Isomalt, Lecithin, Mannan, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Polyester-8, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Retinyl Palmiate, Silica, Sodium Benzoate, Steareth-10, Steareth-2, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Cell Extract, Water, Xanthan Gum</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Some of the claims it makes are:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-Perfect for daily use under makeup</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-Light, clean & oil free</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ulta Light Sunscreen Fluid SPF60 $29.99</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Active:</span></b></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 16.5px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Alcohol Denatured, Silica, Dicaprylyl Ether, Styrene Acrylates Copolymer, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Nylon-12, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Phenoxyethanol, Lauryl PEG/PPG 18/18 Methicone, Sodium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, Methylparaben, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Disodium EDTA, Cassia Alata (Candle Tree) Leaf Extract, Maltodextrin, Dodecene, Poloxamer 407</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 16.5px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here they are compared to the other sunscreens I was using:</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 16.5px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Out of the two sunscreens, I prefer the CVS brand one simply because it's cheaper and doesn't have alcohol (I plan on returing the La-Roche Posay one). I thought the La-Roche Posay one was drying out my skin due to the alcohol content, but my skin was simply dry and wearing foundation was making it worse. Still, I dislike the alcohol content in this sunscreen. It's third from the top of the ingredients list. When I apply it, the smell of alcohol is strong just like Kiehl's Super Fluid sunscreen.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 16.5px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Both of these sunscreens are shake types that have a milky consistency. The CVS one is more thick and has a fragrance, but I prefer smelling that over alcohol. Both of them don't really give a matte finish, but I put it over my serums anyway (compared to putting it over a completely bare face). </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 16.5px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I would repurchase the CVS one, but I'm starting to get tired of these milk type sunscreens. I saw a review on Missha's All Around Safe Block and got excited because it has a gel type consistency, but I was looking at the ingredients and the active ones only protect against UVB rays : (. So sad. </span></span></div>
Charmainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16573792004871964383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5301793778157153427.post-49843644621565792942013-04-19T20:41:00.000-07:002013-04-19T20:41:16.152-07:00Sephora Chic Week Haul<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Philosophy Total Matteness Oil-Free, Mattifying Pore Eraser $40</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Becca Ever-Matte Poreless Priming Perfector $36</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I picked up two things at Sephora for their 15% off Chic Week. I went in only planning to buy the Becca primer but the makeup artist showed me Philosophy's Total Matteness serum.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was really excited to try this out when I first got it. I've used it for a week now and I haven't noticed my oiliness getting better. The skin on my t-zone and nose (where I apply it) have gotten more flakier since I've used it. I'm still going to continue to use it to see if it will work.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I didn't use the Becca primer for the first few days after I got it because I wanted to see if the serum would work on its own. After I didn't see any improvement I started using the primer and it hasn't helped. By the time I get to work/school my face is shiny. </span></div>
Charmainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16573792004871964383noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5301793778157153427.post-9136271118508751092013-03-31T09:38:00.000-07:002013-03-31T09:44:24.978-07:00Koreadepart Haul!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's Skin Power 10 VC & VB Effector and Skinfood Black Bean Eye Brow Pencil in #3 Black Brown</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I don't know why I didn't order from Koreadepart until now. Whenever I would search for more information on Korean skincare or makeup items I was interested in, Koreadepart would always show up. I didn't think you could actually buy from there! It's a good thing I know now because it's awesome!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I made my order on a Thursday and they received my payment the same day. With Koreadepart, you have to send the payment for the items and the shipping yourself through Paypal. I received the shipping fee notification 4 days later on a Monday and paid the shipping fee the day of. It shipped the next day on Tuesday and I received it 10 days later on a Friday.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I chose Registered Mail and it cost $8.54 for 0.5kg (They also have EMS). It had a tracking number but it is not as detailed as using EMS (where they show every single stop). It only showed when it left Korea (through track-trace) and when it arrived in the U.S. and at the post office (through the USPS website). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My items arrived safely wrapped with plenty of bubble wrap. I received some samples as well! I picked up two Power 10 Effectors from It's Skin. VB got good reviews so I hope it helps me out with my oiliness! The VB Effector was $6.91 and the VC Effector was $6.79. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I wanted to try out the eye brow pencil from Etude House but they didn't carry it so I got one from Skinfood instead. I went to the Skinfood store to see how the color would look like and was kind of worried because it looked too brown. The sales associate was insisting I use #2 which is Black Grey because she has black hair as well, but #3 works for me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As you can see, it is darker than MAC's Spiked. I'm not used to the darker color since I've been using the MAC one, but if I use a light hand and/or brush it out it looks fine. I find that MAC's eye brow pencil is easier to use because the tip is smaller and the product is softer so you can lightly brush it on. Skinfood's eye brow pencil is bigger and longer (like an oval) so it's a bit harder to stay within the lines. Also, the product isn't as soft as MAC's so you have to use a harder hand to get the color and that can make it look too dark. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Even though it's not as great as MAC's Spiked eye brow pencil, I would still repurchase it because of the price. Even though MAC's pencil lasts me a few months, $15 is a lot for a simple eye brow pencil. Skinfood's eye brow pencil does the job and it's cheap! (Side note: I saw that it was $5 in the store. Even though it's cheaper on the website, with shipping costs it's about the same). </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Skinfood contains 0.12g of product and MAC contains 0.09g, so there isn't a big difference but you can get 5 Skinfood pencils for the price of one MAC pencil.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I think Koreadepart is <b>wayyy</b> better than Gmarket for buying Korean skincare and cosmetics. One of the biggest pros is shipping. Gmarket's shipping is SO expensive. I recently added two items to my shopping bag (It's Skin Power 10 Effector and a cell phone case) and the estimated shipping cost was around $40. I know that it's EMS and that they will use the actual shipping cost, but it's not worth it if you're only purchasing a few items. Koreadepart offers Registered Mail along with EMS which I prefer since I'm only buying a few items and I don't need it ASAP.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Another thing Koreadepart has over Gmarket is that their website is in English. It's so hard finding other brands or items on Gmarket that are not the most popular brands (such as Etude House, It's Skin, etc.). I found it impossible to find items because I didn't know the Korean translation for it and I could only find some if they had English in the item name. With Koreadepart, you can search by brand or type which I think is awesome because I can search for things such as cleansing oils or primers from different brands. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Koreadepart is an awesome place for us to buy Korean skincare and cosmetics and is a great alternative to Gmarket and ebay. I'll definitely be ordering from the again!!!</span></div>
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Charmainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16573792004871964383noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5301793778157153427.post-17218998684232209112013-03-30T09:21:00.000-07:002013-03-30T09:23:35.091-07:00Some Things From Ulta<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was looking for cheaper alternatives to the smudge brush the makeup artist from the Make Up For Ever Makeup Bag Event used to apply the crease color on my eye lids and thought this might be a good alternative. It's too pointed and small to use in the crease, but it's great for smudging eyeliner and applying eye shadow along the bottom lash line. I find the sharpener side to be useless because most of my pencils don't fit (for example, Milani's Liquif'eye Metallic eye liner pencil). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Another issue I have with Ecotools in general is the packaging. I know they are eco friendly and all, but I think that most people do not use the original packaging to store their brushes. I feel like it would be better for them to have recyclable packaging.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The main thing I was looking for in Ulta was this new matte powder from Essence. I wanted the loose powder, but I don't think they released it in the U.S. because it's not on the website or in the store. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I got Rimmel's Stay Matte powder before to try to help with my oily forehead and nose, but it didn't live up to my expectations (I would get oily after only 3-4 hours and the color didn't match with my skin). I've tried this matte powder for a few days now and I like it better than Rimmel's matte powder. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-Smooth powder</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-Natural looking finish (not that unnatural super matte finish)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-Lasted about 5 hours until I got shiny</span><br />
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Charmainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16573792004871964383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5301793778157153427.post-66691109454650587752013-03-24T13:27:00.000-07:002013-03-24T13:27:10.114-07:00Etsy Store: ripe<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was on the search for a lip balm because my Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment that I got from Sephora's Beauty Insider's Birthday Gift is halfway done and about to fall off its base (I feel it wiggling around when I apply it). I don't think it's worth it to buy the full size ($22.50 for a freaking lip balm?!) so I searched Etsy for something similar (lemon scent, beeswax, essential oils). I narrowed my search for items in California to be a bit more local and to get it faster and found ripe shop. They had what I was looking for and more and shipping was very affordable!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My lip balms arrived bubble wrapped and in this cute hand made pouch! The lip balms were also sealed with plastic!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oh man, the scent of this is so strong! It definitely smells of sugar and caramel. My boyfriend said that he wanted to eat it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ripe Lavender Lemon All Natural Lip Balm $6.00</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am absolutely in love with this scent! It has the fresh, uplifting scent of lemons with the calming scent of lavender. Both of these lip balms do the job, but compared to the Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment these have a thin consistency. Still, I love these so much that I ordered more!</span></div>
Charmainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16573792004871964383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5301793778157153427.post-36316106809275877282013-03-20T09:23:00.000-07:002013-03-30T09:22:02.457-07:00Mineral Fusion Brush Cleaner<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was planning on making my own daily brush cleaner until I saw this at Sprouts (a grocery store with natural/organic foods, kind of like Whole Foods). I felt too lazy to make my own and this was all ready, plus it had oils and extracts so I thought why not! It contains 3.45 fl oz/ 60ml and was $8.99.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This brush cleaner does the job but the alcohol scent is really strong. I also notice more shedding, but maybe it's because those are my cheap brushes. Still, I'm glad I have something to clean my brushes with after every use! I also like the grapefruit scent it leaves on the brushes. </span></div>
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Charmainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16573792004871964383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5301793778157153427.post-46268691051801638782013-03-17T13:54:00.000-07:002013-03-30T09:22:23.003-07:00Rimmel Match Perfection Concealer Swatches<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rimmel Match Perfection Concealers in Fair/Light, Light, & Light/Medium</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I wanted a new concealer because I felt like my Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection concealer wasn't doing it. I also had it for a year now so it was definitely time to throw it out. I went back to Sonia Kashuk's concealer palette and Hard Candy's Glamoflauge concealer, but I didn't like how either of them looked. I checked out Makeupalley's reviews and saw that this concealer had an average rating of 4.1 out of 5. Walgreens also had 50% off Rimmel cosmetics so I definitely had to try it out! First I picked up the light/medium shade, but it was too dark for my skin. Next time I went, I picked up light and fair/light. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The range of colors are really weird. Light is super pink, light/medium is tan, and the next one up (Medium) looks straight up yellow. Fair/light works for me right now and I'm hoping that light/medium will work when I get tanned during the summer. I'm bummed I can't return the shade Light because Walgreens doesn't accept opened/used cosmetics unless it caused a bad skin reaction. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm still figuring out if I like it or not. When I first tried it, I liked how it didn't crease as much as my other concealers. I can also put a few layers without making it cakey, but I still see my dark circles showing through. </span></div>
Charmainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16573792004871964383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5301793778157153427.post-85841147446958773442013-03-16T17:11:00.001-07:002013-03-30T09:22:48.912-07:00Rimmel Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal in Nude<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was finally able to get my hands on this after going to 3 different stores. I got it at Target for $3.99. NYX also has a nude pencil, but the closest Ulta is about 15 minutes away. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I picked this up to use on my waterline to brighten up my eyes. It is super creamy and I have to be careful in applying it so that I don't get it in my lashes. I haven't worn this out yet, but after 10 minutes I can see that it's starting to wear off. Still, I'm glad Rimmel has given us a drugstore option for nude eyeliners!</span></div>
Charmainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16573792004871964383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5301793778157153427.post-43114377885571721892013-03-06T09:33:00.000-08:002013-03-06T09:33:20.992-08:00Gmarket Haul #8!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">OMG...I've had so many problems with Gmarket lately. The two items above are from two separate orders so technically this isn't a haul but I decided to put it together anyway. First off the items and then the problems.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>GY8024 Black Lace-up Ankle Boots</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/53421774@N06/8521498321/" title="GY8024 by gliffyfille, on Flickr"><img alt="GY8024" height="429" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8228/8521498321_85230a6ff9_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I finally got a pair of black boots that I was looking for, but they weren't perfect! I ordered a size 240 (I'm a US size 7), but these were tight when I first tried them on (my toes touch the front of the boot and the boot shaft is slim). I feel like these are more of a size 6.5. I wore them out the past two days and they loosened a teeny bit so I hope that they will loosen even more with wear. Other than that these boots are great! The quality is very good. They didn't reek of chemicals. The sides of the boot and the insole are cushiony! I'm thinking of buying another pair (maybe in a size 245 instead) because these boots are the kind I'm looking for and this seller actually has it in stock (compared to other sellers where I've tried to buy boots from, but I'll explain more later).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/53421774@N06/8521499973/" title="DSC_0015 by gliffyfille, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0015" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8378/8521499973_8d292b21a1_z.jpg" width="427" /></a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I bought this back in January. I haven't been using it a lot because I want to finish the Kracie Purenavi Cleansing Serum but I've tried this a few times. The oil is slick and not thick. It emulsifies easily and it cleanses well. I feel like I don't have to follow up with a cleansing foam when I use this. This has that fake apple smell like apple flavored bubble gum but it doesn't bother me. This also does not include mineral oil.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ok, so now onto the issues:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1) The Long Frustrating Journey of Finding New Boots</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In my previous Gmarket haul, I got a pair of black boots but they weren't the ones I was looking for because the boot shaft was too short. In my next order, I ordered a pair of boots from a different seller along with the Innisfree Apple Juicy cleansing oil. A few days later, the boots were cancelled and it was too late to return the cleansing oil so I only receive that. Luckily I had a gift certificate from the Top Bloggers so I just paid $16.32.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For my next order, I order another pair of boots from a different seller. I check a few days later and see that it is "On Delivery". After a week I send an inquiry to both the seller and the Gmarket help center telling them that it's been a week and it still hasn't arrived at Gmarket and I receive an email saying the order was cancelled. I feel like if I didn't email them, I would be waiting forever for them to finally notice anything. Finally, I made the third order with the boots shown above. When I made the order I also added an item from Etude House</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> but a day or two later, I put in a return request for it because I was so afraid of the same thing happening again. Luckily it didn't but I didn't want to take any chances.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Overall, it took a few times just to get the kind of boots I was looking for. One of the downfalls of Gmarket is having the item go out of stock and being cancelled even though it was "available" at the time of order. It wouldn't be so bad if I had ordered a bunch of other things, but nowadays I only order a few items. What I do now is wait a few days before placing my order in case an item becomes out of stock.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2) Not being able to pay</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I feel like this is a technical issue, but sometimes I'm not able to pay. For example, when I click the "Pay Now" button it doesn't load or go to the next page. It happens when this shows up:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/53421774@N06/8521498243/" title="wrongpayment by gliffyfille, on Flickr"><img alt="wrongpayment" height="253" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8391/8521498243_2f58615846_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I find that it only goes through when this is shown:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Really random and weird but I've had this issue and it's extremely frustrating because you just want to buy the stuff and receive it already.</span></div>
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Charmainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16573792004871964383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5301793778157153427.post-45525917279131823872013-02-28T21:43:00.001-08:002013-03-30T09:23:04.331-07:00Black Radiance Complexion Perfection Shine Control Primer<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My T-zone has been super oily lately even though it's winter so I got this after reading the reviews on Makeupalley. I purchased this set on ebay for $5.50 and it included free shipping.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Left: Black Radiance Complexion Perfection Undereye Concealer in Light</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Although I got this set to try out the primer I use the concealer for contouring. The concealer has a stick and liquid end. I use the stick end and draw a line where the contour should be and blend it out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The primer comes in a small (0.84 fl oz/25 ml) tube. The consistency is like lotion. It applies easily and clearly. For the past few days I've been putting 3 (yes 3. one layer didn't help at all) layers on my forehead and nose. I found that it doesn't help with controlling oil as I hoped it would. I still get oily after only 3-4 hours. Even when I get to work an hour after I apply it my forehead is already shiny. I do notice that my forehead doesn't get as oily as before. Before it was an oil slick, but now it just looks dewy. I also notice that it doesn't blur my pores/imperfections like other primers do. So overall it wasn't a complete fail but I'm still on the lookout for something to control my oil!</span></div>
Charmainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16573792004871964383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5301793778157153427.post-90847747961720350232013-02-24T09:54:00.000-08:002013-03-30T09:23:19.761-07:00Small Drugstore Haul & Swatches!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Left to Right: Tresemme Keratin Smooth Heat Protection Shine Spray, FX Sea Salt Spray, Hard Candy Glow All The Way Face & Body Luminizer, Wet n Wild Coloricon Bronzer SPF15</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I passed by Walmart and Walgreens today to pick up a few things! I was running out of my Nexxus Heat Protection Spray and decided to pick up the new one from Tresemme because it was cheap ($4.48 at Walmart). I also picked up the FX Sea Salt Spray because I cut my hair recently and I want some waves/texture. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The makeup artist who did my makeup at the Make Up For Ever Makeup Bag Remix event used MUFE's Uplight on my cheeks instead of blush and I loved the look! I picked this up to try to recreate it. This "luminizer" goes for $8.00 and contains 76.6 g/2.7 oz. It's fairly large if you are only using this for your face. I'm excited to try this out on my body for the summer when I'm tanner!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I wanted to try Wet n Wild's Fergie Shimmer Palette but I saw this and it was cheaper! ($4.29 vs. $6.29). This bronzer is humungo. I'm afraid of dropping it or bringing it with me when I travel!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I saw the permanent display of Flower Beauty cosmetics and was tempted to pick up a few items, but stopped myself haha. I wanted to try the BB cream before, but didn't get it because it's kind of small and expensive for the size.</span></div>
Charmainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16573792004871964383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5301793778157153427.post-7279908579659465952013-02-22T17:24:00.000-08:002013-03-30T09:23:48.523-07:00Ben Nye Banana Powder<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I got this recently to see if it would help out with the foundations/BB creams that weren't working for me. I bought this at a local theatrical store (Fun House Theatrical in Mountain View if any of you are from the Bay Area!) for $8.99. It contains 1.5 oz/42 g. The packaging isn't the greatest so I dumped the powder in the Etude House Princess Etoinette Crystal Powder container into a plastic bag and put the Ben Nye powder!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The main reason I purchased this was to help with the foundations/BB creams that weren't working for me because of the color (either they are too pink and/or beige). I haven't noticed a difference using this except with Skinfood's Peach Sake BB Cream. I think it worked with that because Skinfood's BB cream is more on the tan side and this powder brightened/lightened it up.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've been using it to set my under eye concealer and I don't know if it's the powder or concealer, but after a few hours it looks dry and powdery. Overall, this powder just lightens my skin. It doesn't help with color correcting foundations/BB creams. </span></div>
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Charmainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16573792004871964383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5301793778157153427.post-6470989256860929512013-02-10T21:24:00.000-08:002013-03-30T09:24:00.666-07:00Make Up For Ever Makeup Bag Remix Event in San Francisco<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yesterday I attended the Make Up Forever Make Up Bag Remix Event in San Francisco at the Stonestown Galleria. I first heard about it from Musing's of a Muse and immediately signed up!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jacket: Gmarket, Shirt tunic & Bag: Zipia, Leggings: Forever 21, Shoes: thrifted</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">People bring their makeup bag and the makeup artists show them how to use the items. I focused on my gel eyeliner, contour powder, and the L'oreal Caresse Wet Shine Stain. The makeup artist who did my makeup helped me out with all of that and more! I learned so many new tricks and tried items from Make Up For Ever.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left;">Hours after the event when I got home. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left;">I don't know why I was posing with my hand -__-. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left;">I purchased their new Pro Finish powder along with the makeup bag. I posted my After picture on Facebook and got a free mascara!</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Make Up For Ever Pro Finish Powder in 128</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Overall it was a great event! I'm so glad I went. I learned so much about my own products as well as Make Up For Ever products. It gave me a new view of Make Up For Ever and now I appreciate it even more.</span></div>
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Charmainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16573792004871964383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5301793778157153427.post-62079473440154068192013-02-02T13:17:00.001-08:002013-02-02T13:17:12.500-08:00Philippines Haul!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My Mom went to the Philippines recently for vacation so I asked her to get a few things for me there.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>Nivea Extra Whitening Roll On Deodorant</u>: I've been wanting to try this out, but I didn't want to buy it off of ebay or amazon. I was using Dove's Clear Tone deodorant before but stopped because it didn't really whiten and the smell was too strong for me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>Snoe Beauty Snoe White Extra Strength Kojic Milk Whitening Scrub</u>: I first heard of Snoe Beauty in NiaSays's Philippines Haul. I wanted to try this out to help with the ingrown hairs, bumps, and dark skin on the back of my legs. Last year, I just used a face scrub and found that it helped with the ingrown hairs and bumps. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>Snoe Beauty Snoe White Body Softener Extra Strength Whitening Glutathione</u>: I didn't check the size of this lotion on the website so it turned out way smaller than I expected it to be! I put this on my list since I was getting other stuff from the brand anyway. I tried Kojie-san's Body Lightening Lotion before but didn't ask for it again because I didn't notice any effects and I didn't like the smell. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>Snoe Beauty Snoe White No.8 Organic Green Papaya Beauty Bar</u>: I've been using Kojie-san's Kojic Acid Skin Lightening Soap for a few years now and wanted to try something new. I got this one because it had good reviews and I've never tried papaya soap before.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm very happy that my Mom got most of the things I wanted and I can't wait to try them out!</span></div>
Charmainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16573792004871964383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5301793778157153427.post-69485198690109099222013-01-28T18:51:00.002-08:002013-03-30T09:24:56.681-07:00Maybelline Instant Age Rewind The Lifter Foundation Swatches<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Maybelline Instant Age Rewind The Lifter Foundation in 270 Natural Beige & 300 Medium Beige</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I went on a mad rampage a few weeks ago buying four foundations trying to find one that would match my neck. I picked up these two because they were new. I thought 270 Natural Beige would be a perfect fit, but it's lighter than my neck. I picked up 300 Medium Beige as well and it didn't work either because it had pink undertones. I finally said Fuck it! and went to Sephora to get Nars Sheer Glow Foundation. I was matched to Stromboli which I find a good match to my neck. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">270 Natural Beige looks like it has good yellow undertones, but compared to Nars Sheer Glow in Stromboli, it is more beige. I liked the dewy (but not oily) look of the foundation when it's first applied, but it turns into a satin-matte finish. I eventually returned these to CVS because the Nars Sheer Glow Foundation fits me better. </span></div>
Charmainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16573792004871964383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5301793778157153427.post-2134519897870365472013-01-26T21:13:00.001-08:002013-03-30T09:25:15.854-07:00Gmarket Haul #7!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Finally posting this Gmarket haul 2 months after receiving it! I made this order back in November on a Thursday, it shipped the following Wednesday, and I received it in the usual 3 days. This time I was able to use my Cash Balance along with Paypal to pay for my order.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It was a bit tricky trying to use my Cash Balance the first time, but all you have to do is click the "Use" button next to Cash Balance under section 3 (Discount Applied) when you check out. A box will pop up where you can choose to use all of your Cash Balance.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In the following picture, you can see that I used all of my Cash Balance thus I had 34,660 won (or $32.97) to pay with Paypal.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Originally 39,800 won, paid 35,030 won (~$33.32) after discount</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After seeing some stylish bloggers wearing the leather sleeves trend, I wanted one for my own and where else to look for it other than Gmarket! I found a few options but got this one because it was simple, stylish, and a bit cheaper. The quality of this jacket is great! It makes me feel very stylish. I also love the pockets! It's a bit long for me, but I don't really mind it and I could get it hemmed if I wanted to. One thing that bothers me is that it doesn't have a collar which I prefer, but I didn't really think of that when I purchased it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Originally 23,800 won, paid 20,520 won (~$19.52) after discounts</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Total fail here. I checked the height of the boot shaft and thought "Yeah, 4.7 inches is near 5 inches, so these will be okay." Nope. I find that a boot shaft of 5 inches is perfect for me: high enough to tuck in my pants, but not too high for my big calves. These were too low and because of the boot height, it was awkward to walk in. I ended up selling it to Crossroads, so it wasn't a complete fail. Also, these boots seemed like they were good quality, but it had the Made in China chemical smell.</span></div>
Charmainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16573792004871964383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5301793778157153427.post-89936931261628668612013-01-19T22:58:00.000-08:002013-01-19T22:58:10.399-08:00L'oreal Shine Caresse Wet Shine Stain in Infinite Fuchsia<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">L'oreal Shine Caresse Wet Shine Stain 187 Infinite Fuschia</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ran out and purchased this after seeing the color Karmen of PeachyPink0614 was wearing in her <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbiFN52TNeA">swatch video</a> of the L'oreal Shine Caresse Wet Shine Stains. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I wasn't interested in them when they first came out, but after seeing that color I had to try it out! I usually don't wear lip glosses (or lipsticks for that matter) so this is different for me. It does oxidize to a darker color which I like. My biggest problem with this is that it's hard to apply it evenly. I tried applying one coat, even it out, and then applying more coats but it still came out uneven. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I kinda went swatch crazy because I wanted to compare it to the other colors I have so here they are:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. Clinique Chubby Stick in 01 Richer Raisin</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in 045 Romantic</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in 005 Crush</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4. NYX Goddess of the Night Lip Gloss in 139 Garnet</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5. L'oreal Shine Caresse Wet Shine Stain in 187 Infinite Fuschia</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">6. Wet n Wild Lipstick in 918D Cherry Bomb</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">7. MUA Lip Boom in LMK (Let Me Know)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">8. Milani Lipstick in 11 Black Cherry</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is after I rubbed it with a makeup remover wipe! It does leave a stain, but because it applies unevenly, the stain is uneven. </span></div>
Charmainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16573792004871964383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5301793778157153427.post-5021551746121976312013-01-16T20:09:00.000-08:002013-03-30T09:27:50.690-07:00Makeup Academy Haul!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Left to Right: Lip Boom in Let Me Know, All in One Beauty Balm in Medium Dark, & Heaven and Earth Palette</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Made an order from Makeup Academy (MUA) after seeing swatches and reviews of their Beauty Balm in Medium Dark. It took more than a month (4 weeks) from the day I ordered for it to arrive. I did not receive an email notifying me that it shipped nor did I receive a tracking number. I ordered back in December when they had 40% off. I also received 5 free nail polishes with the order, but I gave them away because they're the crackle nail polishes. Shipping was ₤7.50. In total I paid ₤15.01 which converted into $24.81.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There was a tear in the package, but it was lined with bubble wrap so none of the items were damaged. The nail polishes and eyeshadow palette were wrapped in bubble wrap too and they arrived perfectly. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All in One Beauty Balm in Medium Dark </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">₤4.00</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This was the main reason I made this order. The swatches online (</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://asliceofmylifewales.blogspot.com/2012/10/mua-bb-cream-new-shades.html">here</a> and <a href="http://www.thesundaygirl.com/2012/10/new-mua-bb-cream-shades-review.html">here</a>)</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> looked nice and golden and yellow. When I got it, it didn't look as golden and yellow in the pictures. I forgot to take swatches, but hopefully I can do it this weekend if it's sunny! I also need to test this out still, but luckily my neck is getting lighter so hopefully it works out!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lip Boom in LMK (Let Me Know) ₤3.00</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I only got this to reach </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">the minimum amount needed to use the 40% off coupon and to get more of the plum/burgundy lip color I've been loving! It comes with a lipstick and a lip gloss. Both smell good! The lipstick side smells like yummy smelling candles to me and the lip gloss side smells like frosting! The color of the lipstick is similar to Milani's Black Cherry lipstick. I don't think I'll be using the lip gloss side because the glitter is super chunky!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Heaven and Earth Palette ₤4.00</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lastly, I got the Heaven and Earth palette because it was cheap and they're neutrals!</span></div>
Charmainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16573792004871964383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5301793778157153427.post-71912456397445276832013-01-14T22:07:00.001-08:002013-03-30T09:24:28.444-07:00Etude House Princess Etoinette Crystal Powder<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Etude House Princess Etoinette Crystal Powder</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When I first saw the Princess Etoinette collection from Etude House, my first thought was "When can I get this?!". The collection is so adorable and cute! I looked on Gmarket and they had most of the items, but the one I wanted the most was the Crystal Powder which they never sold (weird : /). I was initially planning on buying it from ebay, but they bumped up their prices after a few weeks so I ended up purchasing it from kpoptown. I bought it for $21.90 and shipping was $3.90 with no tracking number. It took about 3 weeks to ship which was a bit longer than the first time I ordered from them. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When I first saw the powder my first thought was "Holy shit, so much glitter! I don't want to look like a vampire!" From far away (like an arm's length) it looks fine. It actually gives a nice satin finish, but once you get up close you can see all the tiny glitters! I <u>might</u> use it as an all over powder if I'm going out to the club/bar, but most likely I'll use this as a highlighter. Other bloggers mentioned that the container can be reused by putting a different loose powder which is a great idea since it's so cute!</span></div>
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Charmainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16573792004871964383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5301793778157153427.post-33938899924449065322013-01-09T21:00:00.001-08:002013-01-09T21:00:24.185-08:00New Cleansing Oil from DHC<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While eating and watching TV earlier, I noticed the front of my Mom's DHC catalog and read "NEW Pore Cleansing Oil". I immediately flipped through, ripped out the samples, and tried it out! It has a grapefruit scent that was nice at first, but smelled heavy after a while. It was thick, but easy to massage in. It emulsified and rinsed off nicely. I felt like I didn't need to follow up with a foaming cleanser, but I tried the Pore Face Wash sample anyway. Afterwards my face felt very clean, but I couldn't really tell if my pores got smaller. It also doesn't include mineral oil!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I would love to get it except it's $31! It contains 5 fl. oz. which is roughly 147 ml. </span></div>
Charmainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16573792004871964383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5301793778157153427.post-15649496215051577572013-01-08T20:14:00.000-08:002013-03-30T09:24:43.202-07:00Adambeauty Haul #2!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kate Frame Impact Marker & Kiss Me Heroine Make Smooth Liquid Eyeliner</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Made another order at adambeauty.com because I wanted to try the Kate Frame Impact Marker. I was tired of having raccoon eyes from lining my upper waterline with the Milani Liquif'eye Metallic eyeliner pencil. Each item was $11.50 which includes shipping. I paid $2 for registered shipping and received it a week after it shipped.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is meant to be used in the lash line, but I'm sure you can use it to line as well. I apply it by dotting it into my lash line. You do have to wait for it to dry. It smudged onto my lower eyelid when I used my makeup setting spray. It also smudged after a few hours : (.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was getting frustrated with the liquid eyeliner I was using (pa Liquid Eye Liner from the Japanese supermarket) so I decided to try this out. It's much better than the one I was using! It was difficult to make a nice line with the pa one because it dragged my skin. This one just glides over making it easier and faster. You do have to go over a few times to get it opaque. I'm glad I bought this and would purchase it again especially at this price! </span></div>
Charmainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16573792004871964383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5301793778157153427.post-67451438404107595932013-01-01T20:00:00.000-08:002013-03-30T09:25:39.285-07:00Wet n Wild Coverall Cream Foundation<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Woo! The Wet n Wild Coverall Cream Foundations have arrived! I picked one up at my local Walgreens. Some of them had $1.00 off coupons.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wet n Wild Coverall Cream Foundation in 820 Medium/Tan</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I picked up the second to darkest shade 820 Medium/Tan. I didn't go for the darkest one because it had beige/pink undertones. Overall, the color range is really light. I tried this on one side of my face and it's slightly lighter than my skin tone (T_T). Still, I can't wait to try this out in the next few days! Even though it's light, the finish is matte/slighty satin which is great because all of my other foundations/BB creams aren't!</span></div>
Charmainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16573792004871964383noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5301793778157153427.post-79068195134973349162012-12-31T11:19:00.000-08:002012-12-31T11:22:18.599-08:00A Few Things From the Japanese Market!<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Every time my family and I visit our relatives in Southern California, we always go to Mitsuwa and Marukai in Torrance. I picked up two things that I first saw at Mitsuwa, but bought at Marukai.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Juju Cosmetics Whitening Mist Peach Flavor</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I saw this at Mitsuwa while looking around in the cosmetic/skincare section. They had a tester so I sprayed some on my hand. Later on I touched my hand and it was SO soft!!! We went to Marukai after where I bought it for $13.98. Mitsuwa sold it for $13.99. I don't really use facial mists, but I bought this one to use all over my body and for when I feel like I need extra moisture. The mist is very strong, but fine. I put it as far as my arm can go so I don't get showered in it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Methylparaben, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Fragrance, Xanthan Gum, Placental Protein, Sodium Hyaluronate, Prunus Persica (Peach) Leaf Extract</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ugh, I just saw it had Placenta. I hope it's not from a pig!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kracie Purenavi Facial Cleansing Serum Unfoaming</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I also saw this at Mitsuwa first. I was looking for a new cleansing oil to try. I wanted to try this one because it is fragrance, paraben, and colorant free. It also does not have mineral oil which I think my skin reacts badly to. I totally forgot if I was looking at the cleansing oil or cleansing serum at Mitsuwa, but when I went to Marukai they only had the cleansing serum. I got it at Marukai for $12.98.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ingredients: Water, Dipropylene Glycol, PEG-20 Glyceryl Isostearate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Alcohol, Glycerin, PEG-45 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Grape (Vitis Vinifera) Seed Oil, Sodium Citrate, Butylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Trisodium Hedta, Lemon (Citrus Medica Limonum) Extract, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When I first tried this, it REEKED of alcohol. It didn't help that the first time I tried it was after a night of drinking vodka -__-. The second time I tried it, the alcohol scent wasn't as bad, but it was still there. After, I checked the ingredients and yup alcohol is the fifth ingredient from the top. Other than the alcohol scent, I think it's a good cleansing serum. I use 3 pumps for my face and another for my eyes. I've never tried or used cleansing serums before so I don't know the exact steps, but I apply this with dry hands and a dry face and just rinse off with water. I don't use a cleansing foam after because I feel like this does a good job itself and it doesn't leave any residue behind. After I wash my face with this, it feels clean and bright! I wouldn't purchase this again and I'm afraid to try the cleansing oil in fear of it smelling like alcohol too, but I'll finish this up! </span></div>
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