February Hits & Misses

My goodness, February is always such a short and sweet month. Didn't really get too many things this time around considering my "makeup strike" still being in affect. Before I get into anything, I want to apologize if this post is less than pleasing because I did write and put it together rather quickly. Now, let's just move on to the hits shall we?

Hits:


Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush in Peach Satin - I may be one of very few people to actually enjoy the dream bouncy blushes. I only have one, but upon first usage I truly enjoyed the effect it gave. It's not crazy pigmented that much is true, but it does leave a nice staining/natural effect on the cheeks, which is a look I personally like. I know that each color differs so many of my opinions will be based off of the one color I have. When I put this on my cheek, it actually looked like I was blushing, but not so much in a way that it made me look like pikachu. That would be kind of disgusting. The lasting power is quite long to be quite honest, but then again I did set it with a translucent powder. In case you were wondering I applied it this morning at 9:15ish...it is now 4:30PM and it's still very much intact.

Maybelline Define-a-Lash mascara [waterproof] - This isn't a new product to me. I've actually been using this since my junior year in high school when one of my classmates was totally raving about it in my math class, pulled it out of her backpack and everything. Funny thing is, I wasn't even remotely interested in makeup in high school, but felt the need to try it. I have yet to find a better mascara than this one. It holds my curl and lengthens like crazy. It is a bit difficult to get off, but I think it just requires a good makeup remover.

Which brings me to my next hit, Mitsuwa Face Cleanser/Makeup Remover. I apologize, I wish I could give a name, but it's written in Japanese and well...I'm not Japanese haha. Anyway, I have been on the hunt to find a new cleanser that can remove ALL of my makeup especially my mascara, this baby does the trick. It comes with a pump, which is very useful. It claims to brighten the face, but I haven't seen any effects of a brighter face. Also, there are 2 other versions of this, which are anti-wrinkling and moisturizing obviously I opted for the brightening. My only gripe is that it does run out rather quickly. I've had it for a couple weeks and I've pretty much used 1/3 of the product.

MAC Innocence Beware! & Viva Glam Nicki lipstick - please read review here

Tarte Limited Edition Quilted Makeup Bag - The love I have for this bag. It's purple, quilted, and just the right size. My family and I travel rather frequently and my makeup is always traveling with me. I have a caboodle case, but it is rather large to carry around. I wanted something a bit more compact and big enough to carry my essentials. My go to palette to bring on vacations is none other than the Naked palette. Imagine my excitement when I discovered this bag was the exact size of my palette with room to spare for many other things. I just love it!

Misses:


MAC Fleshpot lipstick - please read review here

MAC Limited Edition Lipstick Review

Here it is! My review for the 3 lipsticks I got a few weeks ago. For shade references, I'm currently in between NC25-NC30. Remember, these are my personal opinions and I don't claim to be a lipstick expert.

Swatches (left to right): Viva Glam Nicki, Innocence Beware!, and Fleshpot

With white light

With flash from cellphone haha

Haul: Limited Edition Items

Not too long ago, I decided to start a Project 20 Pan. My only exceptions to purchase new items were if they're limited edition or if I ran out of an everyday product (i.e. foundation, mascara, & eyeliner).

MAC: Around mid-February I had a Back-2-MAC and I used it for their Fleshpot lipstick, which is sold only at the Pro stores. I also purchased a few of their limited edition lipsticks. I bought Innocence Beware!, which is actually a re-promote. I regretted not purchasing it when it was released in the Venomous Villains collection so I had to jump at it when it came out again. I also purchased the Viva Glam Nicki a few days before it came out because the MAC Sales Associate that was helping me was wearing it that day and I knew I had to have it.

Left to right: Innocence Beware!, Fleshpot & the Nicki

ULTA: I got an email about this new Tarte Limited Edition makeup bag with 5 little goodies in it for $40. I needed a new makeup bag and I wanted to try some of Tarte's products. The makeup bag is absolutely gorgeous and it's great because my Naked palettes fit in it soooo it's PERFECT for travel. I'm so excited about it! It comes with a full-sized eyeliner and mascara. The blush, bronzer, and illuminating serum are all sample sized/minis.

Expect some reviews kiddies :)

Inspired: Korean Drama

Some of you may or may not, most likely may, know that I am absolutely obsessed with Korean dramas. Aside from the romantic almost fairy-tale like story lines, I love the looks used on the female actresses. For the majority of the time the looks are very flattering and natural looking, which is exactly why I love them so much. This particular look was inspired by the second season of the drama Dream High and it's of the character portrayed by Park Jiyeon otherwise known as Rian/Lian.

Before I move on, you can also check out another fellow blogger's version of this look UrHappyBunnie...she also loves Korean Dramas so why not just mosey on over to her page :)

Back to Rian haha her makeup, for me at least, is very appropriate for everyday wear. Though her eyeliner may seem a little intense, it really isn't. Also, notice that she doesn't wear any blush and her lips are very natural looking...they kind of looked stained I can't quite put my finger on it. Regardless, I really like her look and style in the drama even though I kind of hate her character :D

And here's my take on it....

Preview: Makeup Collection & Storage

Ok it's official...I kind of suck at keeping up with my blog, but I'm trying! :)

Since my blog is in need of a bit of love I thought of doing a small preview of my makeup collection & storage since those are one my favorite types of YouTube videos to watch.

The top of my vanity

Keep reading if you wanna see the rest! :)

Tiny Little Update!

Hello everybody! It's been awhile hasn't it?? Well, maybe not....

Anyway, I just wanted to give a little update. I am still in the works of getting a new camera for that I'm sorry for the lack of posts also I am a third year biology major in college soooo you can imagine how much work I've been getting even though it's just the third week of school. 

Okay now....I decided that I am going to start a Project 20 Pan because I feel like I might have collected too much makeup and haven't gotten my full use out of things, but I am excluding limited edition products because well...y'know. I did make some last minute purchases before I embarked on my long journey.

I got the Hard Candy Kal-eye-descope Baked Eyeshadow Duo in High Maintenance, which is sooo great for the $6 I paid at Walmart. The eyeshadows are pigmented and perfect for everyday wear. I'm soo tempted to go and buy more, but I can't!

One Swipe Swatch

And the most exciting thing I purchased? The Naked2. Originally, I wasn't tempted to buy it, but then seeing the swatches and my favorite gurus using it...I caved. I got this bad boy for about $38 because I had a return and a discount. P.s. I haven't had the chance to use it (Note: I have this really weird thing where I can't touch brand new products right away because they're just so pretty when they're new hahahaha I'm sick).

Oh and on a side note. My schedule has gotten even more packed because....well....I'm a Korean drama FANATIC! I have 2 new dramas that I've been following: Dream High 2 and Shut Up Flower Boy Band. The first season of Dream High remains as my all-time-favorite drama. It was inspiring, tear jerking, gut busting, you name it! I'm not one to become emotionally attached to....omg the theme song just came up on my iTunes...anyway I don't get emotionally attached to tv shows, but Korean dramas man, they have a way to just suck you in. I was disappointed when I heard there was going to be a brand new cast for the second season, but I made my peace with it.

Original Dream High

Perhaps there will be some inspired looks from this drama? Koreans have this very flattering way of using makeup to make it look like they have absolutely no makeup on....so we'll see :)

Dream High 2 (brand new cast)

Dream High 2

I can't say I'm as excited for Shut Up Flower Boy Band as I am for Dream High 2, but with the first 2 episodes I'm quite intrigued. I can see myself getting emotionally attached to this hahaha.

Shut Up Flower Boy Band