Sephora July 2017 Play Box review

Sephora Play
Beauty Staycation
Good Beauty Vibes?
More like my most hated bag!

1. It Cosmetics - SuperHero Elastic Stretch Volumizing Mascara - I have it and I no longer use mascaras anymore after my eyes would get teary after the usage of mascara.
2. PeterThomasRoth - Cucumber Gel Mask - I don't like this brand at all. The gel mask is just too thin for a mask for me.
3. Clinique - Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm in Woppin Watermelon - on the sale page and I hated it. It's just a lip balm with hardly as tint of color that I returned when purchased.
4. Ren - Evercalm Global Protection Day Cream - already have it and great for an day cream but how many day creams can you feature in a subscription box every month? I need something new.
5. Madame CJ Walker Beauty Culture - Dream Come True Wonderful Deep Conditionig Masque - I never care much about hair mask and they are piling in a box in my room which I give to friends when they come over.
6. Mon Guerlain - ok scent

This bag was a disappointment. This is the second box which nothing is new and I've used all the products featured in this box. Some of them I've seen on the "sale" page website on Sephora. This is horrible. I just gave the entire bag away to a friend over this weekend. What a waste of money. I though subscription boxes are suppose to introduce you to new products but these are all re-runs that I've seen so many times. Let's see how next month's play box is otherwise three strikes and you're cancelled!

Sephora Favorites Get Glowing!

This Sephora Favorites Box has been my favorite so far.
I think there is a trend where I prefer the Sephora inside JCPenny Sephora Favorites boxes over the regular Sephora boxes.

I have also noticed that I prefer the skincare boxes over the makeup boxes.

Lit-from-within starts with more flawless skin

Rev up the radiance for a brighter, more youthful-looking complexion. 

These products have many natural ingredients such as ginseng, lemon, basil, ginger, gold, jojoba, grapefruit just to name a few.

Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector in Opal - a really nice tinted moisturizer

Beauty blender in nude - interesting that they put this in the box. Maybe the color.
Origins GinZing Refreshing Scrub Cleanser - can never go wrong with cleansers from Origins.
Korres Rose vitamin C active brightening Oil - I've been loving this oil during this winter.
Boscia Sake cleansing Water - I really like how this fells on the skin.
Baremineral skinlongevity vital power infusion - nice mini serum
PeterThomas 24k gold mask pure luxury lift and firm mask - this mask does firm and tightens the skin.
ole Henriksen truth serum collagen booster - great serum for the winter since we lack vitamins.
Farmacy skin dew hydrating essence mist and setting spray - great mist plus a Farmacy brand in a Favorites box is a plus.

Sephora Favorites - Skin-Fatuations

Sephora Favorites - Skin-Fatuations

A Super-Collection for Skin Perfection

Clear, Hydrated, Youthful- Looking Skin Inside

At first, I wasn't looking for this one, but was looking for the Soko to Tokyo one but this bag caught my eye and I know that I will use more than half of the things in here..

1. Boscia White Charcoal Mattifying MakeUp Setting Spray (this is a full-sized or close enough to me!)
2. Algenist Splash Absolute Hydration Replenishing Sleeping Pack - good thing this comes in handy because I am running low on my current sleeping pack
3. First Aid Beauty Skin Rescue Oil-Free Mattifying Gel - as long as it's not the red clay cleanser than I am fine
4. GlamGlow SuperMud Clearing Treatment - this stuff works wonders, it gets rid of your blackheads and whiteheads!!!
5. Kate Somerville Skincare - Oil Free Moisturizer
6. Marula Foaming Cleansing Oil Exfoliating Facial Towelettes - 10 count - perfect during travel
7. Murad Oil-Control Mattifier SPF 15/PA++
8. Origins VitaZing SPF 15 Energy-Boosting Moisturizer with Mangosteen
9. Philosophy purity made simple - I have the full size and I really don't like it so I will pass this along to my sister
10. Sephora Collection Green Tea Face Mask - surprised that this was in here but looking forward to see how Sephora sheet mask differ from the Asia ones that I have always been using.
11. Shiseido Ibuki Quick FixMist - I was so exciting to see this product in this bag!

Fall/Winter 2015 korean skincare routine

Step 1: Pre-cleansing Oil/Wipes - TONYMOLY Floria Nutra-energy Cleansing Oil Click here for review!

Step 2: Cleanser/EXFOLIATE- Foam - THE FACE SHOP White Tree Snow Exfoliating Foam 

Click here for review.

Step 3: Peeling Gel - SANSOOYU Yoon Gyeol Peeling Gel - 2x/wk
Click here for review.

Step 4: Refresher/Toner - TonyMoly Whitening Toner and Hera Away Intensive Water
Click here for review.

THE FACE SHOP Myeonghan Miindo Heaven Grade Ginseng Oil (once a week) Click here for review!

Step 5: Essence - Missha Golden Snowflake First Essence Booster 

 Click here for review.

Wait a few minutes to dry.

Step 6: Sheet Mask - NatureRepublic AcaiBerry Sheet Mask

Step 7: Ampoule/Serum - Sooryehan Wrinkle Ampoule Click here for review! and Mizon White Serum Click here for review!

 

Step 8 : Emulsion - Hera Age Away Intensive Emulsion

Click here for review!

Step 9: Eye cream - SANSOOYU Hyean Eye Cream 

Click here for review!

Step 10: Moisturize! - Su:m37° Time Energy Skin Resetting Moist Firming Cream

Click here for review

IT'S SKIN PRESTIGE BN Cream EX 60ml Click here for review!

Step 11 : Sleeping Pack/Night Cream (PM)  - I use them alternatively as a sleeping pack and body cream because I haven't found a cream without the use of silicone.

SANSOOYU Yoon Gyeol Water Cream
Click here for Review

NATURE REPUBLIC Super Aqua Max Combination Watery Cream 80ml (GREEN) Click here for review!

Step 12 - Sunscreen -

• ISA KNOX Cooling Essence Sun Spray SPF50+ PA+++ 80ml Click here for review.

• SANSOOYU Go Eun Gyeol Gin Sun Cream - 70g (SPF50+ PA+++) Click here for review.
• Peter Thomas Roth Anti-Aging Defense Sunscreen Stick review for PeterThomasRoth sunscreen

  

  

Step 13 - Make-up (AM)
 #23 Etude House BB cream +tony moly black perfect eyeliner + beauty people tint orange+EtudeHouse Beige lipstick+TonyMoly crystalblush+EtudeHouse pact+DKNY perfume+TonyMoly Peach hand cream + BCDation

 

Click here for review on BB cream.

 review for DKNY perfume 

 

review for etude house my blooming lips 

Click here for review

  

     

 Click for review for Lip Balm 

 Click here for review for TonyMoly Perfect Eyed Eyeliner

Review for hand cream
    

Peter Thomas Roth Anti-Aging Defense Sunscreen Stick SPF 50

Peter Thomas Roth Anti-Aging Defense Sunscreen Stick SPF 50

This product goes well under your make-up but I think it's a bit oily.
It has anti-aging which is new in sunscreen with American brands.

This is the perfect on the go sunscreen where you can throw it in your bag.

You have to twist the bottom for the product to come out of the tube. 

It has about 20 mini pores where the product is dispensed out of.

Then you rub it on your face; I'm not fond of rubbing stuff from the product onto my face because bacteria can be left on the product and it can grow and multiply.

It's not creamy as the Korean sun creams.

However, there is no scent so if you don't like scented sun cream, this one is for you. I have used this 3 times in a week and stopped using it, not a fan.

General Haul #10 - Sephora Bday Haul

I have been slowly moving away from American brands when I was introduced to Korean/Asian brands this year. It's my birthday month; I'm a VIB (Very Important Beauty Insider) and wanted to splurge a little. About $57 altogether and ground shipping arrived 2 days after I placed the order.

Order Placed: September 2
Order Arrived: September 4

• DKNY MYNY 1.7 oz Eau de Parfum Spray
• Peter Thomas Roth Anti-Aging Defense Sunscreen Stick SPF 50
• Formula X The Two - Fall / The Two - Fall Oh! Zone/Boiling Point
• Caudalie Deluxe Sample Set (perks of being an VIB)
• Peter Thomas Roth Birthday Gift Happy Birthday! 
• GLAMGLOW SUPERCLEANSE™ Daily Clearing Cleanser / BI 100 PT
• Josie Maran Argan Enlightenment Illuminizer (sample)
• Fresh Black Tea Age Delay Cream (sample)
• Bumble and bumble Surf Foam Wash Shampoo (sample)

Individual reviews coming up.

Spring (March/April/May) 2015 10-step skincare routine

I went from an easy, low-maintenance to trying the famous 10 (or 12)-step skincare routine . 

I wanted to get products from a broad number of brands, I didn't just want to stick with one brand, I shopped around and compared all. 

This is just a list of products that I just on "my skincare routine" since I just got into this routine this month, more to come next month. 

Step 1: Pre-cleansing Oil/Wipes- Peter Thomas Roth Cleanser Un-wrinkle Creme Cleanser

"Rich, creamy and nourishing gentle crème cleanser with Jojoba, Shea Butter, Vitamins A, C and E and Pro Vitamin B5. Fragrance-free. For all skin types."

This is a very light watery cleanser. I didn't like it at first because I was using it as a cleanser, but when I found out about the 10-step routine, I decided to use this as my pre-cleanser usage. I have been slowly moving from Sephora (VIB member cause I got all my skincare from Sephora beforehand) to venturing out into the Asian world of skincare routine. 

Step 2: Cleanser -  True Blue Spa Citrus Exhilarating & Exfoliating Face Scrub by Bath and Body Works

This product is discontinued and will be my last cleanser before I start to use Asian cleansers. More next month. This product help me alot with my combination skin and blackheads.

Step 3: EXFOLIATE -  Origins Clear Improvement™ Active Charcoal Mask To Clear Pores
Hyaluronic Acid became a term that I paid attention to because I wanted to find a product that can get rid of blackheads. I'm not sure if this product contain hyaluronic acid, but it was raved about throughout Asian skincare bloggers, and I wanted to give it a try. I've only used the origins pore clay mask once or twice a year, it does make your skin feel smooth and clean right after. FYI, I do this step usually one a week usually on Saturdays.

Step 4: Refresher/Toner - Clinique Clarifying Lotion 2

I was never a fan of toners, but when I heard about the benefits of a toner and that it can lift the remaining residue that you might have from your cleanser and mask, I decided to try it. I got the (2) because I have combination skin. Does the job, but it burns a little once in a while, so I don't use it daily.

Step 5: Essence - SEPHORA COLLECTION LIQUID MOISTURIZING SKIN CONCENTRATE

I wouldn't call this product a essence, but it's also not a toner. It's refreshing, but I think it is time that I tried some Asian products. 

Step 6: Ampoule/Serum/Emulsion - SKIP for now
Back then, my skincare regime consist of a cleanser, serum and moisturizer. I never heard of the word, ampoules, and the step is for your problematic spots. This step can include either one or many. Each ampoule is mainly for one thing. To me, I will skip this part for now, but I have previously used Soap & Glory Clear Here to minimized my pores-didn't do much for my skin and its discontinued.

Step 7: Sheet Mask - SK-2 Facial Treatment Mask. 
It think this step is preferable for people who have dry skin. If I use sheet mask, yes, once in a while when I'm doing a spa day to treat myself. I will stock up on many when I visit Asia at the end of the year.

Step 8: Eye cream - Tarte - Maracuja C-Brighter™ Eye Treatment
Mom always tell you that you don't have to get any product, but eye cream are a must. If you smile and laugh a lot, you are prone to eye wrinkles. See, life has pros and cons. I have stopped using heavy cream (tarte) when I noticed that I keep getting milia under my skin surface, so I have limit my use of this.

Step 9: Moisturize! - (AM) Missha Super Aqua Cell Renew Snail Cream
click here for review

Step 10: Sleeping Pack/Night Cream (PM)  - Ole Henriksen Invigorating Night Gel
Here is a problem with this product applying with the Missha Super Aqua. I have experimented with applying this product before or after the Super Aqua and I found out that the best way is to either use this product or the super Aqua because I think that both has chemicals that are incompatible when using together because I would experience pilling (where the skin cells balls up). So at nights, I just use this gel product and in the daytime, I use the Missha Super Aqua. This product absorbs VERY quick into your skin and does its magic. However, Ole Henriksen has discontinue this as a night gel and making it a night treatment which sells this product with a pump now, making it more sanitary.

Step 11: Sunscreen (AM) Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 
I'm starting to see (Asian version) freckles on my face from skin damage so trying to repair the damage I have done to my past quarter of a century skin.  But it has this dry and weird to wash off texture.