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.

Friday, February 3, 2017

General Haul # 43 - Sephora and Hautelook Becca Sale

 BECCA Lowlight/Highlight Perfecting Palette Poured                 $21
BECCA Shadow & Light Bronze/ Contour Perfector™-Shadow Bronze/Light Bronze                    $20
BECCA Beach Tint Shimmer SoufflĂ©-Lychee/ Opal                    $13.50
BECCA Cosmetics – Ultimate Eye Colour Quad - Sun Chaser - $9.97
BECCA Cosmetics – Perfect Skin Mineral Powder Foundation - Nude $14
BECCA Cosmetics – Blotting Powder Perfector - Tinted $19


                  
This was my first time purchasing Becca products so individual reviews coming soon if I really end up liking the products.


Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Clio Gelpresso Melting Lipstick 5 Lady Peach




The shade Lady Peach (5) is a light coral color with simmer and glitter.
The color pigmentation didn't last long, but it is moisturizing.
This had been a favorite of mine this past summer.
Perfect for "no-makeup" days.

Monday, January 30, 2017

The Saem Saemmul Easy Eyeliner (Black)

The Saem Saemmul Easy Eyeliner (Black)- creamy perfect black eyeliner- enough said!

This eyeliner has made it to my top 1 eyeliner bypassing Tony Moly gel and Club Clio.
I was totally surprised about the texture of this eyeliner.
It's creamy and it glides easily.

Saturday, January 28, 2017

Winter Skincare Routine 2017




Step 1 - Pre-cleansing Oil/Wipes
Skinfood Rice Cleansing Oil


Step 2 - Cleanser -
3W CLINIC Bit Dam Eun Soo Jeong Yoon Cleansing Foam




Step 3- Toner/Refresher
Hadalabo JAPAN Skin Institute Gokujun premium hyaluronic solution

Step 4 - Essence






Step 5 - Ampoule/Serum
CNP Laboratory Ampoule



Nature Republic Argan 20 ampoule

Dr. G Gel Serum
Step 6 - Sheet Mask
SexyLook


Step 7 - Eye Cream
Step 8 - Emulsion
The Lotus Essence Lotion with Lotus Leaf 125ml


Kicho Sheep Oil Cream
Step 9 - Moisturizer
MayCoop Raw Moisturizer


Step 11 - Sleeping Pack/Night Cream


Step 12 - Sunscreen
Labiotte Waterproof Sun Cream SPF50+ PA+++



Step 13 - Make-up
VANT Air Touch CC Cushion

L'oreal true match super-blendable makeup in N3 Natural buff




BECCA Shadow & Light Bronze/ Contour Perfector™-Shadow Bronze/Light Bronze  


Thursday, January 26, 2017

Sephora Favorites - Glow, Body, Glow

Sephora Favorites - Glow, Body, Glow - $42


Decadent Formulas for a Soft, Smooth, and Bronzed Body

Slather, soak, scrub and suds up to 9 sumptuous formula.




This is perfect for those that love to be pampered

Clean Warm Cotton perfume - the scent is very soothing and nice.
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Gentle Cleansing Bar - this comes in handy when I'm done with my Bath and Body works bath soap.
Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil Body Butter in Honeysuckle Vanilla - great body cream for this winter.
Karuna Exfoliating + Foot Mask - I'm not new to foot and hand mask because I have been exposed to the Korean versions but it's next to know that the western brands are slowly catching up.
Karuna Hydrating+ Hand Mask
Korres Yoghurt Body Butter - another body cream for this winter.
L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream - I do like these hand creams and I keep them in my work drawer.
Origins Ginger Incredible Spreadable Smoothing Ginger Body Scrub - every time I get something from Origins, I smile. Great Bath soap alternative.
St Tropez Gradual Tan in Shower - I will either save this for the summer or past this one to a friend.


Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Absolute New York VELVET LIPPIE


I got two shades - AVL14 Razzle and

I was surprised how pigmented these are.
They smell nice (probably vanilla scent) and they glide on easily.
It's creamy and moisturizing, but after a meal, the product disappears from your lips so it's not a re-purchase for me.


It smells nice and the texture of this liquid lipstick is perfect for the winter. The berry colors along with light pink or red eye shadow can complete the holiday look.

Sunday, January 22, 2017

Sephora Play January 2017

Beauty, Set, Go
Stellar Products Are Only the Beginning




tarte FRXXXTION Stick - a gel cleanser in a stick form. This is something new to me with an western brand. Usually I have seen this with Korean brands such as su:m37 and neogen.

Ouai Treatment Masque - yes! A hair product that will help me with damaged hair. I really enjoy hair products that aren't in a spray form so I was glad about this one.

Tory Burch - Love Relentlessly - I'm a fan of the Tory Burch perfume so I was excited to receive this in the bag

Farmacy - Honey Potion Renewing Antioxidant Hydration Mask - I love a honey mask given to me during the winter months.

Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey - nothing wrong with lip balm plus a little color

AmorePacific Color Control Cushion Compact Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ - finally a cushion foundation sample!!

I loved this month's Sephora Play.