March Favorites 2012

*OMG I ACCIDENTLY DELETED THIS POST :(*


 I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS JUST HAPPENED...
 HERE ARE THE PICTURES FROM THE ORIGINAL POST!!

1. Philosophy Purity Cleanser

2. Bobbi Brown BB Cream in Extra Light

3. Nars Orgasm

4. MAC Peaches

5. Too Faced Bronzing Powder in Sun Bunny

6. Nars Habanera

7. YSL Volupte Sheer Candy #2

8. YSL Rouge Pur Couture Glossy Stain #7

9. Deborah Lippmann Rehydrating Base Coat

10. Revlon Runway Pearl

11. Essie Chinchilly

12. Essie Navigate Her

13. Essie Set in Stones

14. Jo Malone Red Roses Body Creme

Haul Time! Sephora F&F, MAC, and More

Hi Everyone!

 Sorry for posting my Sephora F&F haul sooooo late! I've been meaning to post this haul on Monday, but I got distracted or something. Anyways, here are the stuff that I got, I ended up getting different things from my list (as usual) except for the POWda WOWza palette and the Too Faced bronzer. I also picked up a few things from MAC and the drug store, so I added them in my haul, too. Hope you enjoy :).

Lancome Genifique Youth Activating Concentrate : I basically purchased this because I've tried their 7 day sample pack and really liked it. Believe it or not, Lancome claims that they did 10 years of research, so it has to be good, right?

Benefit POWda WOWza : I was immediately sold when I saw this palette because it contains Coralista, Bella Bamba, and Hoola. Was only $28 as well!!!

Bobbi Brown Party Eye Palette : I bought this because I heard a lot of good things about BB eyeshadows. I like how the packaging is really sleek and professional looking.

SOPI Spark-tacuar! Top Coat : This guy was on my wish list for a while- I have it on my nails already and it's gorgeous! Worth every penny.

Too Faced Caribbean in a Compact - Sun Bunny : Like the Lancome serum, I had a sample of this bronzer for quite a while and I really liked it. Usually, I don't go for shimmery bronzers, but this one looks so natural on my skin.

Then, I got this Boxum set for 500 point perk! ^_^ *YAY*

MAC Paint Pot in Let's Skate : I know that I don't need another shimmery pink, but the name + packaging were too cute to resist.

MAC Make It Perfect Brush Kit : I knew that MAC brush kits had bad reputation, but I picked them up anyway because they were "pretty". I opened the box at home and returned it the next day. They do suck :(.

Chanel VitaLumiere Aqua in B10 (and samples of MatLumiere and PerfectionLumier) : I finally finished my sample (almost had it for 2 months!) of the VitaLumiere, so I thought it was time make a purchase. It's a great light-weight foundation.

Wet 'n' Wild I love Matte Palette : My first Wet 'n' Wild palette ever! I never ever wear bold colors, but this palette make me want to.

Revlon Lip Butter in Creamsicle : I first saw this tinted lip balm on Jess' blog Don't Call Me Jessie, and I felt like my heart stopped or something. It was perfection!! So I ran out to CVS and bought the last one :).

Sana Hadanomy Collagen Mask : I never saw or heard about this mask before so I thought I would give it a try. It was kind of expensive comparing to the MBD masks, but I thought it might bring better results?! I don't know, maybe, maybe not.

So that was my haul, let me know if you want me to review any of these products, I'm more than happy to do so :). Have a wonderful weekend! xx Amy

September Favorites

Happy October Girls~!

 Fall is in the air and it's lovely, isn't it? Well, technically we only have two seasons (wet/dry) here in NorCal and I don't necessarily like the rainy season, but I guess it's better than being hot all day (like the last few weeks)? I don't know haha. I guess I like the pumpkins and fall decorations and all. It started to rain today, so I think I need a cute pair of rain boots, tho :). Missoni for Target perhaps? What do you think? Anyway, here are my September Favorites for you!

T-B, L-R : Lush H'suan Wen Hua, Millani Luminoso, Maybelline Dream Matte Powder, MAC Immortal Gold,
MAC Pro longwear Concealer, Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment in Passion, MAC e/s in Sable

1. Maybelline Dream Matte Powder in Sand : I LOVE THIS POWDER!! It controls oils like there's no tomorrow, hardly gets cakey, and lasts for about 8 hours. Perfection.

2. MAC Pro Long Wear Concealer in NC20 : I've been breaking out like crazy during the month, so this concealer (sadly) became one of my BFFs. Lasting power is great and doesn't emphasize any dry patches.

3. Millani Baked Blush in Luminoso : Beautiful peachy pink blush - Honestly, I'm surprised how a drugstore blush can be so pigmented and soft. My only complaint is, of course, the ugly packaging.

4. MAC e/s in Sable : Sable is a shimmery reddish brown. I usually apply it all over the lid and find it incredibly easy to use - And you know what that means ; Great for busy school days!

5. Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment in Passion : I love this tinted lip balm! It has the right amount of pigment and smells/tastes divine - sweet like brown sugar. It's somewhat less moisturizing than the original Sugar Treatment, but that's okay. The packaging is great as well. 

6. MAC Nail Lacquer in Immortal Gold : If you have been reading my blog, you know how much I love this nail color. I have it on my toes today and it looks gorg <3. For those who missed it, I have an NOTD here.

7. Lush H'suan Wen Hua : I have a review in my last post. I use this once a week and my hair is much more healthier.

~ Swatches ~

..And here are my Random Favorites as usual :).

8. B&B Candles in Leaves and Marshmallow Fireside : These candles smell so delicious, I can burn them all day long. Leaves smells like cinnamon or apple pies and Marshmallow Fireside smells like toasted marshmallows with a hint of campfire. Between the two, I like Marshmallow Fireside better, because it's white and I'm a sucker for sweet scents :).

9. My H&M Boots : I've been wearing these boots quite often this month and I love how these go well with any outfit. They are not the most comfortable shoes in the world, but for $40 I think I can pass.

What were your favorites?

NOTD : MAC Immortal Gold (LE, Posh Paradise Collection '11)

MAC Immortal Gold is a pale, almost greenish, gold with frost finish. The consistency is a little on the thick side like most MAC polishes. However, it surprisingly applies very well without almost any streaks. I applied two coats to get this result and I have to say the color is very opaque and smooth. It dried fairly quickly as well. Overall, I really like this polish and think it's a perfect color for fall :).

Would you wear it?

Haul : Lush, CVS, and More

Hi Lovelies ^_^

I haven't posted a haul in a while and thought now would be the perfect time since I picked up a few stuff~ Hope you enjoy reading!

Lush H'suan Wen Hua & Ultrablast

H'suan Wen Hua is supposed to be a really good hair mask so I thought I would give it a try since my hair is finding its way lately -_-;. I also got Love Lettuce (which is one of my favorite masks), but think my bf took it lol, so I couldn't take a picture. I'm sure you all know how it looks like tho. And last but not the least, I got Ultrablast which is a solid tooth paste! Now how cool is that, right? There were several other flavors, but I liked this one the most since it had wasabi in it :D.

TRESemme Dry Shampoo & Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso

 Milani Luminoso is supposed to be a dupe for the infamous Stereo Rose, so I needed it in my life. It was hard to get, but SO worth it. The color is beautiful and very pigmented :). TRESemme Dry shampoo was simply for my Friday morning class :p.  

MAC Pro Longwear Concealer in NC20

 This guy was on my wish list for a really long time and I finally FINALLY made a purchase. I used it a few times to cover blemishes and I can say that I like it already. It stays for a really long time and doesn't flake out. I wish the color was a tinge warmer tho. Oh, and like everyone says, HATE the pump! :S.

Nature Republic Aloe Vera 92% Soothing Gel & Kiss Me Hand Cream

 My sister brought these two from Korea and I'm so excited for them! The Aloe Vera is one of my favorite thing in the world right now and I still have to try the hand cream. Apparently, both are best sellers in Korea(Aloe Vera) and Japan(hand cream).

..and that's it for now- I'll try to post my August Favorites ASAP ;)

Amy

July Favorites

Hi Girlies :)

 Summer is almost over and so is my vacation *sigh*. I know I'm acting like a child, but you know what I mean lol. Here are my favorite things for the month of July. Although the weather wasn't that hot here in SF (it was actually really cold and foggy ugh tell me about crazy weather), I kept my makeup light and fresh. Hope you enjoy!

1. SkinCeuticals Purifying Cleanser & Micro Exfoliating Scrub

 This was a prize from Cheryl's Giveaway and I'm so so glad that I won, because these are such great products. The cleanser is very gentle yet good at cleansing. It doesn't lather that much, but it's also not like one of those Aveda cleansers that feels like lotion on the skin and doesn't lather at all. The scrub is even better! It has tiny tiny beads, hence the name, and feels so good and I mean sooo good on the skin. Sorry it's really hard to describe how it feels more than good haha. But yeah, I will recommend it to anyone with any skin types - even people with sensitive skin! Both of these products have a 'no scent' scent which is great.

2. MAC Cremeblend Blush in Optimistic Orange (MAC in Lillyland '10)

 This blush is gorgeous. It looks kinda scary in the pan, but blends out as a really nice pink-orange. I use this blush all year around, but tend to use it more when I'm tanned - like right now :). Not really sure if it's a limited edition product, because I think you can get this at MAC Pro - I could be wrong, but yeah if it is, it's a shame cuz it's a gorgeous color. 

3. MUFE Aqua Liner #12

 This liner was my best friend during the month, because I've been training for the half marathon. Through all the sweat (haha gross) from running 8+ miles, it seemed to stay right in place. It does have a slight glossy finish which I'm not a big fan of, but besides that, I give two thumbs up. The applicator is in a good size as well.

4. Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in #48 Evasion

 I always had a doubt for Chanel cosmetics, but I guess, when it comes to lipsticks, you pay for what you get. The color isn't that special, but the finish is bomb! I found that it makes my lips look more plump and healthier. Great for everyday makeup - you don't really need a mirror to apply it, it's one of those easy lipsticks :).

5. The SF Marathon 

 If you have been reading my blog and following me on twitter, you know that I went for the half marathon on July 31st. And guess what? I happily finished the course in 2:29:54! It's obviously not the best record, but I finished!!! SFM managed to plan the course so nicely and the weather was great. Such a great experience and worth the hurt :).

What were your July Favorites?

Swatch : MAC Sheen Supreme Lipstick in Tea Ceremony & Blossom Culture (Seasonally Supreme Collection '11)

Hey Ladies ♥

 I just found out that MAC came up with a new collection called Seasonally Supreme. Basically the idea is to add more shades to the permanent line of the Supreme Sheen Lipsticks. I honestly wanted all of them, but I was really good and only picked up 2. The packaging is super sleek and a bit heavier than the regular lipsticks. The formula is pretty awesome - they're like a lipstick and a lipgloss all in one! - not super pigmented, but definitely adds color to the lips with a gloss-like finish. Also, they are very moisturizing. Sorry that the swatches are a bit blurry :( the weather wasn't helping at all today.

MAC Tea Ceremony : Darkened peach brown with cream finish

MAC Blossom Culture : Soft pink with micro glitters, frost finish

Here are the swatches on the lips

 From the two, I have to say that Tea Ceremony has to be my favorite. I think the color is really unique and pretty. It's also the most pigmented one from the whole collection. Did you get anything from this collection? If so, what did you think?? Do you want all 12 lipsticks like I do? :P

xx

Amy

Swatch : Maybelline Eyestudio Color Explosion Palettes in 05 Caffeine Rush& 20 Blue Blowout

Hi Everyone,

I recently picked up these two palettes from Target, so I thought I would share with you guys-

The Brown one is called #05 Caffeine Rush and the Blue one is #20 Blue Blowout. Each palettes has 4 eyeshadows and a shimmering overcoat at the top. Both of the palettes are very pigmented and smooth, but I do notice some fallout as I swatch. $8.99 each.

L-R : 05 Caffeine Rush, 20 Blue Blowout

20 Blue Blowout

05 Caffeine Rush

Comparison with MAC shadows

Have you tried these? If so, what did you think?

[CLOSED] *100 Follower Giveaway*

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
***

About 3 weeks ago, I reached 100 followers *YAY* 

so I'm hosting my very first giveaway to thank all of you wonderful readers out there.

Honestly, I started this blog on a whim, 

but it has become a big hobby of mine and I have so much fun talking to you guys - 

Thank you again, you guys are truly the best ;).

Now to the good bit : Prizes!

-Makeup Bag from Korea
-TonyMoly Party Lover Gel Eye Liner in #02 Brown
- TonyMoly Eye Liner Brush
- MAC Cremeblend Blush in Something Special
- TonyMoly Nail Polish in RM04 Apple Mint
- TonyMoly Nail Polish in GP01 Hologram

(Hope you like it, because I've collected products that I personally own and love~)

To Enter

1. You must be a public follower on GCF (Google Friend Connect)

2. Leave me your name and email address.

For Extra Entries

1. Follow me on Bloglovin' and let me know

Winner will be chosen by Random.org

This giveaway is open Internationally

Giveaway ends July 28th, 2011

There will be 1 winner

Winner will be announced shortly after, and must reply within a week or a new winner will be chosen

Good Luck Everyone!

x

Amy

Collective Haul : MAC, L'occitane, Aveda, Lush, TonyMoly, Etude House, Skin Food, banila co., and MCM

Hi Everyone :)

 I don't have much time right now, but I wanted to share some of the things I picked up recently, since I have been really bad at blogging. Thank you for being so patient and nice, I promise everything will go back to normal as soon as I go back to Cali (I am currently visiting my parents and will be back in 2 weeks).

MAC 188 (gift from sister), L'occitane Elegant Legs (gift from friend),

Lush Oatifix Mask, Aveda Blue Oil (gift from friend)

TonyMoly

Party Lover Gel Eye Liner in #05 Pearl Violet,

Nail Polish in GP01 Hologram and RM04 Apple Mint

Mini Peach Lip Balm

Fresh Aqua Cooling 24 Eyes Stick

Etude House

Collagen Moistfull Mask Sheet

Green Tea Nose Pack

Nail Polish in GR609 Ever Green

Foundation Brush

Multi Eye Shadow Brush

Skin Food

Honey Red Orange Mask

Fresh Juice C Serum

Banila co. Cream Blush in Jaipur

MCM Wallet (MCM is much cheaper here in Korea!)

That's it for now - Have a great day!

Til next time <3

Amy