Summer Casual OOTD

Check out my Summer Casual OOTD.  This is a very affordable casual outfit for the summer! 

Lazy Day Makeup Tutorial

Check out this makeup look that's perfect to wear during those hot summer days or even during school!

Loreal Visible Lift Serum Absolute Foundation Review

I've been using this product for awhile so here is my review finally!  I currently own the shade:  Sun Beige #154.  I got this for $12 at Target.  I've finally found a foundation shade that really is a close match to my yellow undertoned skin!  Thank you L'Oreal for having a variety of shades that aren't just pink undertoned!  This is an advanced age reversing product that contains pro-retinol A + Vitamin C.  It obviously is supposed to 'lift' your skin, but I haven't seen a dramatic change in my skin.  I would say this foundation has a medium to full coverage.  It has about the same coverage as the Revlon Colorstay, in my opinion which is why I like it, and it feels a lot lighter than Colorstay.  The only downside to this almost perfect foundation is that it slips off my skin a little, but with a powder it doesn't slip as much.  When you look inside the bottle, you can see little shimmers in the formula, but it really doesn't even show up when applied so there's nothing to be worried about when you see them.  This is a pretty good foundation for now, but I can already tell you I'll still be on the lookout a drugstore oil control holy grail foundation.  Let me know if you know of any!

Pros:

• Nice range of shades for yellow, pink, and neutral under tones.
• Doesn't look cakey when applied more than once
• Medium to Full Coverage
• Feels light on skin
• SPF 17

Cons:

• Poor oil control

Final Verdict:  I would recommend this foundation for normal/ dry skin.  But if you have oily skin and still want to try it, make sure you use a powder.  With a powder, it keeps my shine at bay for about 4-5 hours.  Other than that, it's a great foundation  It has medium to full coverage, which is great for people with acne like myself.  It doesn't even look cakey if you apply more than one coat or if you apply a powder!  Feel free to watch my video review down below! 

Ulta Mini Haul!

I couldn't find anything at Ross, TJMAXX, or Kohl's so I decided to mini splurge on makeup at Ulta.
So this is what I picked up:

Maybelline Volum'Express the Falsies Mascara: 291 Very Black (Waterproof)

$5.99



 Maybelline has been my go-to brand for drugstore mascara. But I couldn't decide between the mega plush or colossal formula so I jus decided to go with this one.  Hopefully it's a good mascara though.  I just needed a waterproof mascara so I can wear it to Busch Gardens haha.

Nyx Jumbo Eye Pencil: 608 Cottage Cheese

$4.49



 

I should've bought more NYX products because Ulta is having a 50% sale off of all NYX cosmetics!!! I was so surprised when I looked at my receipt.  And I even had my eyes on some single eyeshadows. Darn! I'm not sure how long this sale is going so you better drop by your local Ulta now! I think NYX is definitely my favorite drugstore makeup brand.  The shade 'Milk' has been on my makeup list for awhile but for some reason they didn't it. ): I've heard this shade can be used as a highlight, base, etc. So I'm looking forward to using it!

 

 

NYX Liquid Crystal Liner:  Crystal Silk

$4.49

 



Another NYX item! I'm going to use this to line my upper and lower lash lines to create a dramatic and more exciting effect on my eye makeup.

 

 

Review on these products coming soon!  Stay tuned! 

 

Influenster Sugar 'N Spice Voxbox 2013

I just received MY FIRST VOXBOX on Wednesday and I've been testing out the products for 3 days. I'm so excited to share all the things in it with you guys!  So I signed up to be an Influenster member months ago and there really isn't a guarantee that you'll receive one but lucky me:  I finally got one!  So let's get started with the products shall we?

Vaseline Spray & Go Moisturizer Total Moisturizer

$7.99 for 6.5 oz. can

New Vaseline Spray & Go Moisturizer Total Moisture is a continuous spray lotion that moisturizes and absorbs in seconds, and leaves skin feeling instantly soft-not sticky or greasy.  Now you won't have to wait for your lotion to absorb before pulling on those skinny jeans! 

My Opinion:
I'm in love with this product!  I love how it's a spray on lotion, which makes it convenient when you're in a rush to get out the door and it's just so easy to use!  All you do is:  Spray, rub, and go.  It has a light texture and it it's non-greasy so you can actually turn a door knob without your hands slipping from it.  It doesn't have a strong scent which is definitely a plus for those who have allergies or sensitive to strong scents.  The only downside of this product is that, if you have really dry skin, this probably won't fully satiate your dry skin.  It's better to use as a light moisturizer with lightly dry skin.
Rate:  4.8/5

BelVita Breakfast Biscuits

$3.69 for a box of 5 packets of 4 biscuits

belVita Breakfast Biscuits are made with delicious ingredients and carefully baked to release steady energy that lasts all morning.  They are a good source of Fiber and B-vitamins, contain no high fructose corn syrup, have 18-20 grams of whole grain per 50 gram serving and taste great - perfect for on-the-go! 

My Opinion:  I'm not really a fan of breakfast bars but these are actually pretty good.  I was eating them on my way to practice and they filled me up pretty quickly.  Their taste is similar to the Nature Valley granola bars in oats n' honey and those use to be my favorite granola bars EVER.  So glad I got the chance to try these cos they're delicious!  Perfect for breakfast or exercise!
Rate: 5/5

Dickinson's Original Witch Hazel Oil Controlling Towelettes

$5.99 for a 20-count box

My Opinion:  The 'touched with aloe' definitely sold me on these.  I love face products that have aloe, because aloe on your face is very beneficial for your skin and it makes your skin feel good.  I've actually only used these once, just after I washed my face with my cleanser.  So after I rubbed these babies on my face, I noticed that it took off some of my foundation that the cleanser didn't remove off of my skin.  The towelette didn't even leave my face feeling sticky or oily, which is a plus.  The witch hazel claims to refine pores, remove & control oil, soothes irritation, and lock in moisture.  These would definitely be good to use after exercising or to keep handy in your purse.
Rate:  5/5

Colgate Optic White Regimen:

Toothpaste:  $2.99 for 4oz tube
Mouthwash:  $2.99 for 8oz bottle
Toothbrush:  $2.99 per brush

My Opinion:  I've been using the optic white toothpaste since the summer, so I'm pretty familiar with it.  The toothpaste alone has slightly improved the yellow in my teeth.  The only thing I don't like about the toothpaste and the mouthwash is the taste!  For some reason, they don't have that minty fresh taste that appeals to me.  I can't really describe it, but it tastes kind of weird.  Other than that, I don't have a problem with it.  Okay, so I love this toothbrush!  I love the whitening caps and tongue/cheek scraper also.  The whitening caps are made to leave more room for the toothpaste on the brush.  I love this toothbrush because I have braces and the whitening caps/bristles on it removes ALL of the food in hard to reach places in the braces.  So it's pretty handy.
Rate:  4.9/5

Nectresse

Unfortunately, I don't drink coffee so I haven't used this product yet. I'll probably give it to my dad for him to use.

That's it! Thanks for reading!  Hopefully I can get another Voxbox soon!

 I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.

Walmart Mini Haul

Picked up the 'Sinful Colors Professional' nail polish in 'Rise & Shine'. Rise & Shine is a sea green color. There has been quite a big rave about these nail polishes in the makeup world at the moment. I'm in love with this nail polish line. I currently only have 2 of these but I should've picked up more! They're only $2 at Walmart go and pick some up! Walmart has a limited selection of this line and a lot of them were gone when I went. I'm definitely gonna pick some more colors up the next time I go.

I also picked up the Revlon Colorstay foundation for $9 in natural beige. This is my first ever foundation since I have only used asian bb creams. I was kind of skeptical about picking the shade since you couldn't really swatch it cos people were around me haha. But I guessed natural beige as my shade. Hopefully it fits me! I know that these have also been big in the YouTube and beauty world. Hopefully I can agree with them and do a review on it soon. So stay tuned!

Missha M Perfect Cover BB Cream (No. 27 Honey Beige) Review

So I've been using this bb cream for about a month and I think it's time for a review! I had already posted the background information about this product and all that jazz here.

I'm pretty sure you all of heard of BB creams but if you have not already, here is a brief definition from Wikipedia:

BB cream stands for blemish balm, blemish base, beauty balm or beblesh balm(apparently because of a trademark in Korea on the word "blemish"), and in Western markets, beauty balm. It is a cosmetic item sold mainly in East and Southeast Asia, although larger beauty brands are increasingly introducing BB creams to Western markets.^[1] The cream is promoted as a multi-tasker, an all-in-one treatment, but Korean women mostly use it as an alternative to foundation, especially Western foundations that tend to be too heavy for their taste. The coverage is often mineral-based, and is intended to both cover and treat blemishes such as acne, sun spots and age spots. It also has anti-wrinkle, anti-inflammatory and soothing effects. Several contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin C. 

 So they've been pretty popular for awhile in Asia and because many Korean actresses are promoting them. Just recently, the U.S. has started to jump on the bandwagon. Now I have yet to try an American BB cream because I'm so used to Asian ones and I've heard that most of them are practically just tinted moisturizers.  Also, BB creams aren't supposed to clog your pores like some foundations can and they haven't broke out my acne-prone skin so far.  Maybe sometime in the future, I will try an American BB cream or foundation.

Anyways, let's get started shall we?:


This is the packaging.  I love how it has a pump so you can control how much product comes out.  A little bit really does go a long way---one dime sized pump covers my whole face!  It's more on the liquid side which does make it easier to blend but I do prefer foundations/bb creams that are more creamier.  There's a slight baby powder smell when first applied but throughout the day, you can barely smell it.  It does feel sticky when first applied, but as it dries you can't feel it at all.  This shade is most likely better for those who have yellow undertones----it's a perfect mix between beige and yellow undertones.


















Here are pictures of before, right after, and 10 minutes after.


                                                                               Before:
As you can see, I have a whole bunch of acne on my forehead, cheeks, and I have some on my temples.  :(  And I also have some redness going on.

      After:

                                                           10 Minutes After (Oxidized):

As you can see, it did cover up any redness, acne scars, and acne I had.  I would say it has a light to medium coverage.  It can get cakey so I make sure not to over-do it.  I think this bb cream has slightly more coverage than the Skin79 Hot Pink one.  But my favorite still has to be the Skin79 bb cream. I'll be doing a review on that one as well. Here are the Pros and Cons of the Missha Perfect Cover BB cream:

Pros: 

• Matches well with my skin tone.
• Blends well.
• Oxidizes well.
• Only have to blot once in 5 hours.
• Light-medium coverage. (Buildable) 
• Doesn't have the signature bb cream white cast.
• Natural finish
• Lightweight 

Cons:

• Barely controls oil. 
• Melts off my face

The only really downside to this bb cream is that it does not control oil.  I do have a naturally oily face but I have noticed that my face is only super oily if I use bb cream.  So maybe it's because of this but I've noticed that my oil shines through the bb cream an hour or two after I apply it.  And when I touch my face,  a little of the bb cream just comes off on my fingers.  I also have to blot once about 5 hours after applied, which isn't really a bother since with my other bb cream, I have to blot anyway because none of them really control oil.  But it's tedious constantly having to blot my face.  

Don't get me wrong, I love bb cream and I love the idea of it.  It's just that, I've tried 2 bb creams so far and none of them control my oil.  I've spent about $20 each on them so it's really not worth it if it doesn't control my oil.  So when I run out of both, I'm most likely going to buy an american foundation that controls oil.  Hopefully that works better than the bb cream.

FINAL VERDICT:  Don't recommend if you have oily skin, maybe if you had normal/dry or slightly oily skin this product will work for you.  Good coverage especially on acne---not full coverage but covers enough of it so your face looks natural.  Comes in about 4 different shades which is better compared to the limited shades other bb creams have.  Someone with a dark skin tone can even use this bb cream, the darkest shade is called 'Golden Beige.' Oxidizes, blends, and matches with my skin tone.