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.

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Sunday, March 19, 2017

Sephora March Play Box

Sephora March Play Box
The Gleam Team
The Shine is Now



GlamGlow Glowstarter Mega - Illuminate, hydrate and it smells like citrus. Perfect for summer nights.

Josie Maran Surreal Skin Argan Finishing Balm - moisturizer and primer in one container

Benefit Cosmetics Watt's Up! Cream-to-Powder Highlighter - I had this when it first come out. This was my first highlighter that I ever purchased, but I have been exposed to many other highlighters so I'll pass this onto a friend.

Bobbi Brown Long Wear Cream Shadow Stick in Golden Pink - creamy eyeshadow that can allow one person to pull off a no-makeup look

Living Proof Full Dry Volume Blast - I have tried living Proof before and do enjoy it. This spray is great for people that want extra volume and I know that I will need it!

Chloe Fleur de Parfum - I've used up my Chloe original perfume in the past and was happy that I'm getting to sample this rose floral scent because this item has been on my wishlist.

Tuesday, December 27, 2016

Sephora Favorites Customizable Skin Care & Hair Gift Set

Sephora Favorites - Sephora Favorites Customizable Skin Care & Hair Gift Set - $25

You can pick 5 products from about 10 items so that is why it is called "customizable".
There were products from skincare to hair, but mostly skincare.




  1. Living Proof Restore Mask Treatment - I have used this for the dry winter, I have used it all in a week, but it didn't do enough for you to notice any drastic change. But I do have thin fine hair and my ends look pretty nourished after a week's use. 
  2. REN Glyco Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask - disappointed that's its so small. I was expecting something beigger for a wash-off mask. And for a tiny sample sized for $5 is a bit pricey for the REN brand.
  3. COOLA Mineral Face SPF 30 - Matte Tint - sunscreen and BB cream that I will save for next summer.  On the website, it states that it is "A mineral face sunscreen featuring broad-spectrum UVA/UVB plus environmental protection and antiaging benefits".         
  4. Sunday Riley Tidal Brightening Enzyme Water Cream - something that I was looking forward to a long time. I haven't been a fan of any of their oils probably due to the heavy scent that it has but this is "an advanced brightening, refining treatment infused into a next-generation water cream". Just seems like a regular cream to me. 
  5. belif Creamy Cleansing Foam Moist - On the website, it states that it is a vitamin-C packed creamy foam cleanser with natural herbs that gently yet effectively remove makeup and impurities while hydrating the skin. This luxurious cleanser is a unique blend of time-tested apothecary herbs that are rich in vitamin C: wormwood to prevent breakouts, soapberry to detoxify, and sweet flag to cleanse and soften. These botanical ingredients are effective, natural, gentle, and non-stripping cleansing agents. Ideal for normal to dry skin, the creamy lather immediately removes impurities while respecting skin's natural moisture barrier." I'm not picky about cleansers but since it's from belif than it must be good.     

Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Sephora Play September 2016 Review

Sephora Play September theme is "The UnBasic Basics"
An Anything But Ordinary Assortment



  1. Sephora Collection Rouge Shine Lipstick in Love Spell - cute pink and creamy lipstick
  2. Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Gel - This is my first Anastasia item. I have been eyeing the Eyeshadow palette in Modern Renaissance which is always sold out.
  3. Ole Henriksen Sheer Transformation - great moisturizer to bring with my to Taiwan in two weeks for their warm humid weather.
  4. KatVonD Tattoo Liner in Trooper - guess I can finally start to learn the cat eye look
  5. Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Night Cap Overnight Perfector - smells really nice but not much of a difference with my hair the nice morning.
  6. Atelier Cologne Sud Magnolia - If you take a sniff, it smells like a fresh girly floral scent, let's see how this floral scent works on me.