I went from an easy, hurried, low-maintenance facial cleaning ritual to trying out the Asian 10 step skincare routine. Being raised in New York City has damaged and polluted my skin; I'm now repairing and focusing on anti-aging.
I want to buy and use products from a broad number of brands, I didn't just want to stick with one brand, I shopped around and compared all. I will try to write reviews each month, one which will be a list my skincare routine products, sharing my experiences on each product.

Monday, December 31, 2018

Perricone MD Re:Firm Eye

PerriconeMD Nureopeptide Eye Therapy Re:Firm Eye

It claims that it can decrease eye bags, fine lines and crow feet.
I love the soft creamy texture. Over the years, my eye area produces milia frequently so I was constantly in the market to find the best eye care for my eyes. Recently I came upon this eye serum/gel for my sensitive eyes. I love this after each application. However since it is on the more pricey side, I will repurchase if there's a sale or discount code.

Wednesday, December 26, 2018

TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL Pumpkin Sleeping Pack



I have been using this during the autumn for nights when I sleep and I love it. It's not as moisturizing as the other sleeping packs or mask but I like it. It has the texture of an emulsion, but I wish that it smelled like pumpkin!!! It feels a bit thicker than aloe vera but this wouldn't be enough for the winters. Great for sensitive skin.

Friday, December 21, 2018

Haring Detox Mouthwash

Haring Detox Mouthwash peach flavored


I received this product complimentary from 0.8L and Haring in exchange for my honest opinion. I got this product for free from 0.8L and Haring in exchange for my honest opinion.This isn't Listerine with the powerful alcohol in your mouth but at least you feel "clean". I do like the peach flavored mouthwash when I slouched it around my mouth making me think that it's peach juice or peach soda. I like the idea that the bacteria are being washing away from my mouth.


   

"Witness the toxins leaving your body in the basin when spitting out the mouthwash. It's satisfyingly gross." After I saw that comment I thought that there would be gross visible things to see after I rinse my mouth but it's just regular mouthwash. I did see little black residue so it did its job and what it claims. Overall it was a nice mouthwash to try.

Monday, December 17, 2018

Sephora Lipstick Hong Kong by Night

#Lipstories

I was always attracted to Asian countries and when I heard about Sephora new affordable lipstick line I wanted to get my hands on a certain color. I went to the store the week that this line was released and I swatched "Hong Kong by Night" and loved it but it was SOLD OUT!!! I had my friend from Canada (our neighboring country)  to send me one because it was sold out everywhere. I love the slightly metallic with a bit of sparkle and the perfect red color when applied onto my lips. 




Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Dr. Jart+ Water Fuse Ultimate Hydro Gel




I had high expectations for this Dr. Jart+ product but was disappointed.






















When I read ultimate hydro gel, I'm thinking hydrating gel that will stink into the skin. However, when I applied it to my face, it just stayed on my face, more like "stacked" on top of my skin like residue.

I have dry sensitive skin, so I thought this gel will be perfect, but I just felt stinky, oily and dirty.

Friday, December 7, 2018

SkinFood Cranberry Mask




I am sad that this brand is discontinuing because this mask was one of the few products that I liked from skinfood. This product is a refreshing wash-off mask with a slight jelly texture. The small beads burst with cranberry scent when applied on the face. 


This product was perfect for my sensitive skin. My skin felt plumped and "toned" afterwards. 

Sunday, December 2, 2018

ASTROLOGY BY BITE AMUSE BOUCHE LIPSTICK VIRGO




I really wanted to love this lipstick because of my zodiac sign but there's some ingredient in this lipstick that burns my lips. I have tried it three different times hoping that it wasn't the lipstick but it was. I loved the color, the long-wear and the creamy texture but it wasn't worth the pain in the lips.

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Elizavecca White Bomb Eye Cream

I was excited that Elizavecca came out with this eye cream product. I love the sleek gold packaging and quickly open the box and started to use it. First thing I did was smell it upon application and it smelled good. It's lightly scented and very creamy when I spread it. Very smooth and absorbed fairly fast around my eyes. My sensitive eye area loved it and didn't produce milia which is very important to me.






#Elizavecca #eyecreams #ElizaveccaWhitebomb #kbeauty #eyecarecream #beauty #instabeauty #08liter #08L

Thursday, November 22, 2018

Becca Aqua Luminous Perfecting Foundation in Beige

It's a dropper which I didn't expect because most of the foundation nowadays are in a pump.
I brought a shade darker instead of getting LIGHT. I ended up mixing with my lightest shade foundation in my collection and it works.



Moisturizing - light
Coverage - light
Wear - medium
Dewy Glow - medium
Lasting Power - light
Oxidizing - none
Scent - none

Saturday, November 17, 2018

Becca Soft Light Blurring Powder Pink Haze

Becca Soft Light Blurring Powder Pink Haze


Did I buy this only for the packaging and i love pink-u bet i did!
The packaging is huge and "bling".

It's suppose to brighten and limit shine. I love that the powder has fine small mills and tries to blurs the pores. It doesn't mask anything but it makes your skin feels soft and radiant over my liquid foundation.

Monday, November 12, 2018

Club Clio Water Kill Founwear Cushion

Club Clio Water Kill Founwear Cushion
Shade 04-BO


This shade is slightly lighter than my skin as I am in shade IT cosmetics light and tarte light-neutral. This is best for on-the-go rush and re-touch. 

   

Moisturizing - not enough for my combination skin
Coverage - light
Wear - medium matte
Dewy Glow - none
Lasting Power - 4-6 hours
Oxidizing - none
Scent - scent flowery

Wednesday, November 7, 2018

GlamGlow PowerCleanse

GlamGlow PowerCleanse

I picked this over the others on the line because of it's dual usage and the green color of the package. One side is the mud mask and the other side is oil cleansing. It's a pump that it's very easy to press once you continue to use it over time. The oil cleansing portion is good for my dry sensitive skin, but this product doesn't have a "WOW" factor so I wouldn't repurchase it. 

Friday, November 2, 2018

Marc Jacob Perfection Powder 200 Ivory Bisque

At first, I was trying to use the Real Techniques 300 foundation brush, but it wasn't picking up much, so I switched over to a smaller blush powder brush to see if product will be picked up. 



It very milled so it filled up the pores. Coverage is light to medium and it looks nice from far away.
But you have to have a light to medium liquid foundation underneath. I never use the sponge that was provided and to be honest, using brushes were hard to get the product. I love the sleek packaging but I have been using this as a regular powder instead of a foundation product.

Saturday, October 27, 2018

CoverFX Illuminating Setting Spray


I didn't care much for setting sprays until it's the summertime.
It has a bit of shimmer and fine mist. I love hearing the sound that it makes when I shake the bottle. Vegan and alcohol-free-can't complain.
I think this is better for dry skin because I have no complains with this setting spray, love that the scent is at the minimalist.

Monday, October 22, 2018

Too Faced Born This Way Foundation in NUDE

I finally caved in and brought this holy grail foundation that most of the beauty community have been loving. I understood the love for this foundation when I applied it on my face. It is full coverage, and it doesn't move as most as almost all foundations out there. I brought it when TooFaced released 11 new shades choosing "Nude" (very light with rosy undertones) as my shade.

It has ingredients such as coconut water, alpine rose and hyaluronic acid. 




Moisturizing - light
Coverage - medium
Wear - medium
Dewy Glow - light
Lasting Power - medium
Oxidizing - none
Scent - flowery

Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Autumn 2018 skincare routine















  1. GlamGlow PowerCleanse

  1. Garnier Cleanser

  1. Pyunkang Yul Mist Toner
  1. Kiel's Iris Extract Activating Treatment Essence
  1. CosRX Natural BHA Skin Returning A-Sol
  1. Elizavecca EGF Special ampoule


Manyo Factory Galactomyces Niacin Essence

  1. Goodal double bright intense serum
  1. CosRX Honey Cermide Eye Cream
  1. GlamGlow WaterBurst Hydrate Glow Moisturizer
  1. Shiseido Sunscreen

  1. Dolce and Gabbana Foundation
  1. YSL Lipstick Rouge Pur Couture - #13 Le Orange
Becca Shadow and Light Brow Contour and Mousse Mocha


Anastasia Stick Foundation in Banana


 

Friday, October 12, 2018

Bang Beauty Chocolate Gel Eye Liner

  1. Bang Beauty Chocolate Gel Eye Liner - I do like gel eyeliners but I prefer the pencil form and not pot form but I can probably use this for a brow liner too.

This doesn't stay on as eyeliner so I have been using it as eye brow.
As long as it matches your brow, it stays on as a brow. Since it's a pot, doesn't look very hygienic for me.

Repurchase-nahh.

Sunday, October 7, 2018

Anastasia Beverly Hills Stick Foundation in Banana

I wasn't expecting to purchase this when it launched, but ended up trying in months later.
The "regular" shades didn't match me, but the "highlight" shade Banana did. I seem to have a mixture of rosy and golden undertones.

 

At first, I tried it as a highlight, but then ended up using it all over my dry skin. It does show my pores, but once you rub it with your fingers, it starts to blend the pores out. A lot of product must be used it one usage. 



I had to apply two layers to get a light to medium coverage. It fades if you rub your face by accident but it stays in place well. I won't repurchase it but it's a nice color match and great for the transition seasons of summer to autumn.