Friday, May 31, 2013

DERMAdoctor Wrinkle Revenge 1 Review


Most of my friends consistently stick to my cleanser for a loooong time. Me? I tend to try new ones constantly.

I head about this Dermadoctor cleanser from, where else, the Internet. A lot of  people were raving about it, which made me curious!

This cleanser claims to fight aging by efficiently exfoliating the skin. Many exfoliating face washes have scrubbing bits, but I found this cleanser to be very milky and non-irritating!

Since I just started using it, I cannot comment on the anti-aging benefits. For the most part, I am enjoying this face wash very much.

If you live near a Sephora store, you can ask one of the associates to provide a free sample.

Monday, May 27, 2013

Holika Holika Jewel Light Waterproof Eyeliner

 I've always favored brown eyeliners over black, simply because it looks a lot more natural.

When I was at Holika Holika, I noticed these Jewel Light eyeliner so I decided to pick one up to try.

The pencil is soft and does not tug on my eye line. It claims to be waterproof, but I don't find that to be true at all.

When I used it to line my waterline, I noticed some smudging on my lower eye line.

I don't think I will re-purchase this liner, but it does work well on my upper lash line.

Peripera Tint Water #2

Peripera is a cute cosmetic company from Korea. The packaging  as well as the products, are of super high quality but affordable.

I'm a fan of lip tints, since I hate reapplying lipstick and I enjoy the fact that lip tints lasts longer than other lip products.
If you have pigmented lips, this Tint Water is perfect! It's not only highly pigmented, but it smells delicious and lasts forever!

You can also use it as a blusher, but personally for me, I like it best used as a lip tint.

When I use it, I only apply it to the inner center of my lips to create an ulzzang inspired lip gradation.

Saturday, May 25, 2013

Dior Rosy Glow Healthy Glow Awakening Blush


 Blushes are an addiction of mine. I probably do not need to buy anymore, since it basically takes forever to finish- but I can't help but add more to my collection!

Originally, I did not want to buy this Rosy Glow blusher from Dior, but as time went on, I suddenly felt the need to purchase it & I'm so glad I did!

Packaging wise, it's very luxurious. It's silver, with clear acrylic. The brush is also not too bad!

The concept of this blush is that it will adjust to your skin natural chemistry  On me, it looks like a sweet strawberry milk color.  Since it's finely milled, it goes on beautifully. It also smells just like roses!

I purchased mine from Sephora for $44.

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Dad, Where Are You Going? 아빠 어디가

I love Korean shows, especially dramas and varieties! My current obsession is  아빠 어디가  or Dad, Where Are You Going. This reality-variety show invovled a group of celeb fathers and their little children. It's extremely cute and heartwarming.

You can watch English subbed versions of this show at shiareagy.tumblr.com/

Etude House Bling Bling Eye Stick Review


These pencil type of "eye sticks" are now super popular. I like them because I can quickly swipe it on my eyes and blend it out with my finger.

I decided to choose this pale, shimmer yellow color mainly because I like using these type of shades on my inner lower under eye :)

This product from Etude House is pigmented and does not crease at all. It's really affordable and comes in various shades!

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Dr. Jart Black Label Detox BB Beauty Balm

I'm a sucker for the items located near the check out line at Sephora.  I own, as well as tried, many different BB creams, but none from Dr. Jart.

It claims to be detoxing, so it'll work well with acne prone skin. For me, I like the fact that it covered my imperfections, but my face still looked natural.

I still need to test it out, but for now, I really like it!

Monday, May 20, 2013

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 Often times it's easier to see product swatches through video, rather than photos. For more videos of swatches, please check out to my YouTube Channel! It's free to subscribe :)

Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Daily Fact Peel


I love pampering my skin, but some times it just takes too long! I'm always on the hunt for products that  are easy to use and do not take a lot of time. Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Daily Fact Peel to the rescue!

It not only exfoliates your skin, but it always treats your skin with anti-aging ingredients. This two step peels takes less than 5 minutes! Immediately after use, my skin looks and feels sooo much softer!
I purchased mine from Sephora.

Friday, May 17, 2013

Nature Republic Collagen HD Aqua BB Cream

BB Creams has made its way to America, but I still believe that BB Creams from Asia are far more superior in terms of skin care benefits, coverage and quality.

I randomly decided to pick up this Collagen HD Aqua BB Cream from Nature Republic. It is not the most popular BB Cream from NR, but I'm glad I decided to give it a go!

On top of that, it was only $7!
 This BB cream isn't too think nor too watery. I would say the coverage is medium to high and easily buildable.

The overall finish is semi-matte with a hint of dewey-ness. If you have oily skin, I would suggest using a finishing powder, but for those with dry skin this BB cream is really moisturizing and will not emphasize dry patches.
Here is a swatch. It is on the yellow side with no gray undertones! To the right of the line of BB cream is the blended product. The color is perfect for me and it blends in seamlessly.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Innisfree Rose Clear Skin Toner

 What originally attracted me to this product is the name! "Clear Skin" sounded appealing, because really, who doesn't want clear skin!

As I read further, it claimed to be free of paraben, mineral, and artificial dyes!  Along with that, it says it's 93% natural!

Most toners contain alcohol, which can irritate acne and dry the skin out. Since this toner is mainly rose water, it is very gentle and soothing!

I found that the toner really softened my skin and removed excess oils and dirt really well!

The scent is exactly like roses, as the name states.

If you're looking for a toner that does it job without irritating your skin then I highly recommend this toner.

Monday, May 13, 2013

Nature Republic Real Nature Volcanic Ash Wash Off Pack



I admit, I much prefer sheet masks because
1) it's easier to use
2) less messy
3) no need to wash off

But in terms of pore care, it's important to use masks (or packs, as they are called in Korea) to cleanse the pore.

Kaolin is a clay that has the ability to treat acne as well as "pull" the dirt from your pores and blackheads!

The texture of this mask if very soft, but it dries quickly and there is not distinct scent. If you do not have access to this product, any wash off mask with kaolin will work the same- remember to read the back of the bottle and check the ingredients to make sure!

Etude House Dear Darling Tint 02 Swatch

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Innisfree Green Tea Mineral Mist

 Lately due to the humid weather, I've been interested in products that can cool my skin down from the hot heat.

Innisfree Green Tea Mineral Mist is a mist that will refreshen your skin. The small size makes it easy to bring on the go.

Since it contains green tea extract, it's a nice treat for your skin!
If it's difficult to find this particular spray, you can opt to pick mineral water mist from the brand Evian (Sold at Sephora)

During the Summer heat, this is my must have item!