7/30/15

NATIONAL LIPSTICK DAY 7/29: MY LIPSTICK COLLECTION


I'm excited for my NYX Suede Cream Lipsticks to come in! I'm still building my collection but I don't want to buy every single thing and I'm sure I already have similar colors in my collection. My lipstick collection is probably the largest and the most exciting in my collection. In honor of National Lipstick Day (yesterday), here's my lipstick collection. Enjoy!






7/22/15

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream Swatches

In order from left to right
-Istanbul
-Milan
-Cannes
-San Paulo
-Adis Ababa
-Ibiza
-Amsterdam
-Prague

**swatches are in order top picture (left to right)

swatches are in order bottom  picture(top to bottom)



Nyx Soft Matte Lip Creams are a cross between a lipstick and a lip stain, they have a velvety matte finish, given they are going to be drying so make sure your lips are exfoliated and moisturized. These Nyx Soft Matte Lip Creams were my first kind of liquid lipstick/cream. that were released about 3-4 years ago and they just added some new colors few months ago. They have some great range of colors and it's really not going to hurt the wallet. However, they are not my favorite liquid lipsticks because of the application, pigmentation, and it's not as long lasting comparing to others. The formula is not as good because it doesn't just glide on the lips with one swipe, you have to build it up to fill the top and bottom lips and for the full color to show up as well. It is because of the cream texture and not so much of a liquid form. 

You can find them on Nyx's website www.nyxcosmetics.com, at Ulta, Target, and Nordstrom Rack. It's $5.99 each for 0.23 oz at Ulta, but I usually wait for their Buy One Get One 50% off with the bi-weekly coupon which is usually $3.50 off $10 or more purchase on drugstore products and sometimes 20% one item or on your entire purchase. Ulta will send the coupon in the mail if you are signed up for their Ultimate Rewards Card, which is cool because if you get certain amount of points it's going to be dollars off on any purchase.

I am excited to try Nyx's new Liquid Suede Cream Lipsticks that actually released today! I got 5 out of 12 shades. I will of course do swatches and a review in the near future once I get to try them out.
If you use the code welcome25 on www.nyxcosmetics.com you will get bucks off your purchase.

Next Blog Post: Victoria's Secret Semi-Annual Sale July 2015


7/10/15

MAC Limited Edition Haul with Swatches July 2015



MAC Whirl Lipstick (matte) $16
dirty rose



MAC Persistence Lipstick (matte) $16
peachy cinnamon 




MAC Stone Lipstick (matte) $16
muted grey-ish taupe brown




MAC Fix Plus in Yuzu $22 (left) MAC Fix Plus in Coconut $22 (right)

Both of them smell really good. I was so surprised on how great fix plus is! I love them more than my  Urban Decay Deslick and All Nighter which I have been repurchasing, but I have a new found love that works better now. I love it even better that it's scented and love the way it smells. MAC Fix Plus keeps me matte literally all day and I get an oily T-zone midday but Fix Plus made sure I wasn't oily and that my face still look great until I want to take my makeup off. 






**All of these products are limited edition/while supplies last and I did get backups










Next Blog Post: NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream Swatches

7/9/15

Morning Skincare Regimen




Philosophy Purity Simple Face Wash with Boscia Black Konjac Sponge




I have to admit I sometimes don't have time to wash my face every morning, but when I do I use the Philosophy Purity Simple Face Wash with my Boscia Konjac Sponge. You can also use this during the night, because it's a great makeup remover and it doesn't irritate the eyes. Purity is really gentle to use day and night for daily use. I love using the Boscia Konjac Sponge because it makes it a lot easier to lather the product on my face and it makes the process faster and it scrubs my face gently. Boscia has different types of Konjac Sponge depending on your skin type/concern.




Caudalie Beauty Elixir (optional)
I only apply this when my skin feels sensitive/irritated and if I am breaking out. This Beauty Elixir Mist from Boscia has a really soothing smell. It is part toner and part serum with essential oils and plant active ingredients. You can also use this mist as a makeup setting spray.



The Body Shop Vitamin C Face Mist (optional)
I am in love with this mist! This has helped a lot especially when I wake up at 3:30 am to go to work. The citrus smell instantly wakes you up. You can also apply this after your makeup to set it.



Ole Henriksen Truth Serum  Vitamin C Collagen Booster/Dior One Essential Serum/




I already finished my Ole (Oohlah) Henriksen Truth Serum and I love the smell and my complexion has improved. It has antioxidants that fight free-radicals and contains vitamin C which is known to brighten, tighten, and lighten. It's lightweight and you only need one pump for the whole face.
I am currently using the Dior One Essential Serum so far so good. This product gives me a soft glowing skin. It is also really hydrating. It's really pricey but you can grab a sample at Sephora and try it out yourself. It is always a good idea to start using skincare during the early 20s before you even get fine lines and wrinkles. You get what you pay for especially for skincare, it is pricey but your skin will forever thank you for it, and a little goes a long way. If you have a great base you won't need to hide anything and you will feel more confident with your bare skin.




The Body Shop Mattifying Seaweed Face Cream/ The Body Shop Vitamin E Moisture Cream


The Body Shop Mattifying Seaweed Face Cream is really great for oily/combo skin. It helps hydrate and mattify the face especially during summer time. This is a must-have for me and it has a been repurchased over and over because I haven't found another moisturizer that hydrates and mattifies at the same time.

I love this Body Shop Moisturizer because it is really hydrating and lightweight. I use this all year long. Vitamin E is known to be really hydrating and avoid dryness, can also apply after makeup, and is good for all skin types without clogging the pores.





Clnique All About Eyes Eye Cream
I love this product mainly because it is really lightweight and hydrating, great for people with dry under eyes and also for all skin types. It also minimizes dark circles and depuffs.



Origins Ginzing Eye Cream
I love this eye cream because it instantly makes my under eye more awake. This product contains mica powder that reflects light and brightens out the under eye area, depuffs the eyes for all skin types. 



Algenist Complete Eye Renewal Balm
This is my main eye cream and I put either the Clinique All About Eyes or the Ginzing Eye Cream on top. This product contains Alguronic Acid known for anti aging benefits. Algenist is based in San Francisco, California and uses micro algae. I use this both day and night.





Once a Week...


Boscia Black Charcoal Clariffying Mask or The Body Shop Seaweed Exfoliator
This product is a mask that you lather evenly on the skin and let dry to peel off. After I remove the mask off my face my skin feels super silky smooth and it unclogged my pores. This product contains clay that deep cleans and removes dirt and oil. Also contains antioxidants to protect skin from free radicals and shrink pores, firm skin, and reduces inflammation.
I love using this once or twice a week to peel off any dead skin cells and to remove oil and any gunk that is clogging my pores. The beads are not abrasive against the skin,
this is also a repurchase for me. I have never experienced any irritation or breaking out.

or

Philosophy Simple Face Wash with Clarisonic Mia 2


I love this combination because it is gentle and you can actually use this everyday without your skin feeling irritated. It only takes a minute and my face feels so smooth like a baby's bottom and it deep cleans your face. You only have to charge your Clarisonic 2-3 times a year, water resistant, and you can change the brush heads every 3 months if used daily, you can replace every 4-6 months if you don't use it as frequently. You can customize your brush head depending on your skin type and concerns, and also if you have sensitive skin.


Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips
Biore Strips works well and this has been a repurchase. I mainly use it on my nose for black heads. It is pretty great for it's price and if you don't want to get a facial. You can also use it on the forehead and chin area, you'd be surprise of the clogged pores and how this product does an amazing job.




Next Blog Post: MAC Limited Edition Haul July 2015









7/7/15

Becca x Jaclyn Hill: Champagne Pop

This collaboration between Becca and Jaclyn Hill for the Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed-
Champagne Pop is limited edition. It is now available online on Sephora's website for $38 (8g).



Gold shade with pinky peach undertones
Champagne Pop is a limited edition highlighter and looks more on the natural side because of the peach and the gold tones. You can build up the intensity and shows more on flash photography.

Release date for Sephora stores is on July 16th, but you can ask if they have it in the back and if they can sell it.