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?

Haul : Sephora and Target

 How is everyone doing?? It feels like I haven't posted in a while. School is seriously taking over my life and I don't know what happened to this week :S. I mean it's already Sunday! ..sigh.. Anyway, I need to catch up on reading blogs that I follow and obviously post more! So, please please be patient with me :). 

Here are the things that I picked up recently - I haven't been able to shop a lot, but I figured I will show you anyway. Also, I see a few new followers, so hi! Really really nice to meet you and welcome to my blog~ :).

1. Maybelline Dream Matte Powder in Sand (Medium 0-1)

 I needed a new blot powder to carry around in my makeup bag, so I picked up this guy at Target. I'm really excited to use it 'cause I heard so many good things about it ^^.

2. Boots No. 7 Exceptional Definition Nutrient Enriched Mascara in 01 Black

 I always wanted to try things from Boots No. 7, since a  lot of people love the brand. I looked at their lip stuff and all, but ended up buying this guy. The brush looked pretty unique and I needed a new mascara anyway. Love the packaging as well - it's sleek and slimmer than most drugstore mascaras.

3. Jergens Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer in Medium to Tan

 If you have been reading my blog, you know that I don't use self tanners - at all. However, I decided to give it a try since I gained really weird tan lines over the summer. I'm a little afraid that it will turn out too orange, but we'll see what happens ;).

4. Nars Eyeshadow Duo in Habanera

 This guy was a total impulse buy after a stressful class, but I'm glad that I got it. The shadows are very pigmented and I don't have anything like this in my collection. The left side is a sky blue with shimmers and the right is a muted plum with silver flecks.

5. MUFE Aqua Eyes in 14L

 I wanted a white eye liner for my water line to look "more awake" in the mornings. So far I love most MUFE products so I grabbed the liner without hesitation. I used it twice and I have to say that I'm a bit disappointed. It applies unevenly and it makes white clumps in the lashes :(. I hope it'll work someday, because it was expensive.

And that is all for today- Hope you are all doing well-

Much love,

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?

February Favorites

Hi Girls ^^ I can't believe it's already February Favorites time! ahhhh Time truly flies. This month, I haven't been buying a lot of makeup, but I still have a few beauty favorites along with other random things. Hope you enjoy-

1. Knit Sweaters : The weather has been really cold lately, so I've been wearing knit sweaters (underneath a coat) a lot. I like how they are super comfy, but stylish at the same time. H&M has a lot of cute ones right now.

2. Sephora Atomic Volume Mascara : Although it says 'atomic volume mascara', for me, it happens to be a fantastic lengthening mascara. The thin rubber wand is just perfect for my very short and straight lashes.

3. Missha Perfect BB Cream : I like this BB Cream, because it is extremely light weight, but still manages to even out the skin tone very well. Quite similar to the Laura Mercier's tinted moisturizer, but in my opinion, better. Has SPF 45 in it and gives a dewy finish. Not a big fan of the fragrance, tho.

4. EOS Max Pure Brown Circle Lenses : I have been wearing these pretty much every single day since I got them lol. Full review here.

5. Rumba Romance from Sephora by OPI : I have a short review on this here. Such a lovely color!

6. Coconuts from Whole Foods : Haha I know, this is a random one. But I did want to mention that coconut water is the most refreshing thing in the world. If you haven't tried it yet, you definitely should!  Oh and also, I recommend getting the ones that has hole in it. Cutting a coconut can be such a pain in the butt!

7. Maybelline Mineral Power Concealer : Originally bought this because of one of my favorite Youtube gurus linds1986. Great for under eye area. I love how this lasts for a long time and doesn't set on the fine lines that much.

8. Love Lettuce Mask from Lush : My skin loves lush masks in general :), but Love Lettuce has been really really good this month. Although my all time favorite is Catastrophe Cosmetic (blueberry scented one), I have been only using this mask. It is very soothing after a long day and leaves my face baby soft. It also reduces the appearance of large pores. The scent is amazing, too.

9. Gold Necklaces : I don't know if it's the weather affecting me, but I've been reaching for gold accessaries like a crazy person. This is very strange, because I usually go for silver tones all year around.

Thanks for reading ♥ Amy