Sephora Collection Flashy Liner Waterproof 14 Taupe

Hi everyone (& Happy New Year!). I can't believe this year is going to 

end in less than 2 days, or... 31 hours to be exact^^ What and where are 

you planning to go/do when the clock strikes 12 on New Years Eve? 

For me I think I will stay home with my lovely family, countdown for

the new year...with my cozy robe, nothing fancy :)

Today I wanted to share a gorgeous gorgeous eyeliner pencil that

I  think I am totally obsessed with. It's Sephora's Flashy Liner

Waterproof in the shade 14 Taupe. I have been using this eyeliner 

a lot (pretty much every time if I have makeup on) since I got it. 

Review: OPI - The Muppets - Warm & Fozzie

Hello everyone! How are you doing with your Christmas/long weekend? 

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and a restful break. It's been a 

while since I post the last blog post! December is such a busy month for me. 

I will try to post more in the upcoming month :)  Today I wanted to share 

a nail polish I wore during Christmas which I absolutely love. It's a super 

super gorgeous shade from OPI's holiday collection, The Muppets in 

the shade called Warm & Fozzie. This is one of my favorite out of all 12 

shades from the Muppets collection. 

Rimmel Stay Glossy Lip Gloss - Unlimited Glold

Today I'd like to share a lip gloss that I liked and reached quite often lately.

It's Rimmel's Stay Glossy lip gloss in Unlimited Gold. This is a gorgeous 

warm rose gold, nude gold kind of shade. It can be worn alone or on top 

of the lipstick to give some shine and fuller-looking to the lips. This soft rose 

gold is the shade I liked and thought would be pretty easy to work with. 

Review: Josie Maran - Argan Oil Daily Moisturizer with SPF 40+

I finally found something to replace my Eucerin Everyday Protection Face Lotion SPF 30 that I've used for about 3 months... It's the Argan oil daily moisturizer with SPF 40 from Josie Maran. I have been using this sunscreen for a full month now and I love it! 

This sunscreen has Josie Maran's signature ingredient, Argan Oil. Argan oil is produced from the argan tree in the semi deserts of Morocco. This oil is rich in vitamin E & essential fatty acids, which have anti-aging properties. This organic ingredients is known to help and prevent dehydration, inflammation, hyper pigmentation, and sebum production (sephora.com). So when I got this, I was really excited and hope it can help my dry and hyper pigmentation issues.

Josie Maran - Argan Oil Daily Moisturizer with SPF 40+

2 fl. oz./60ml $32.00

Review: Origins Drink Up Intensive

Another great product from Origins. I would call it my winter must-have!

This is a overnight mask that doesn't require rinse-off, it is best for dry and 

dehydration skin! It truly saved my winter *dry* skin (happy dance^-^)!

1.7 fl. oz./50 ml

Review: Make Up For Ever Mat Velvet + Matifying Foundation

As much as I love Estee Lauder's Double Wear Light foundation, 

I have found my new love, it is Make Up For Ever's Mat Velvet + 

Matifying foundation^_^! I have been wanting to try this foundation 

for so long and finally got it during Sephora's friends & family sale event. 

(If you want to see my Sephora F&F haul, click here)

Review: Estée Lauder Double Wear Light

Having this double wear light for the past two months, I thought it's 

about time to write a review here. Estee Lauder Double Wear Light is 

the "lighter" version to Double Wear foundation. Same as Double Wear 

version, this Double Wear Light has a 15-hour staying power, but in a 

lightweight formula for a more natural and comfortable wear. It has a sheer 

to medium coverage with SPF 10 and is oil-free, dermatologist-tested, 

non-acnegenic, won't clog pores, fragrance-free, and photo-friendly.

The package also comes in a "lightweight" opaque plastic squeeze bottle 

with a gold cap, whereas Double Wear version comes in a glass bottle. 

But the amount for these two are actually the same, 30ml. I personally 

prefer this lightweight plastic package. I think it's great for travel 

because it's lighter in weight and also I don't need to worry if I 

accidentally drop it!!! (it happens sometimes^^)

Review: Sephora Flashy Liner Waterproof in Deep Black

This eye (pencil) liner is so amazing! I thought I'd share it here! 

I got it during Sephora's friends & family sale and love it

after just once use! It's super waterproof and long-lasting,

creamy, deep and rich pigments! It's that amazing that I even 

took it with me to my thanksgiving vacation last weekend!

size: Net wt. 0.04 oz / $8 (Sephora.com)

Review: Revlon Top Speed First Class

Got this Revlon Top Speed in First Class the other day at Target

First Class is a Target exclusive, it is a lovely creamy sailor blue,  

a medium-toned that's not too dark and not too bright

Review: NARS Orgasm Blush

This has been one of my favorite blushes over the past few years. 

It's NARS famous blush in Orgasm, a very gorgeous peachy pink 

with extra fine golden shimmers.

Sparkling Holiday Nails

Holidays is around the corner, today I'd share a very pretty and sparkling 

holiday nail tutorial! It's very simple and easy to create!

Review: e.l.f. Royal Purple

Last Friday I had elf's Royal Purple on my nails.

I really liked this gorgeous shimmery purple,

especially with my winter/dark outfit, they just look stunning.

Swatch under natural sunlight without flash

Clinique Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief + Gift with Purchase

Finally got my Clinique Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief

from Nordstrom! I was planning to purchase this during Sephora's

Friends & Family sale event, but they were all sold out!!!

Luckily, Clinique in Nordstrom has the Gift with Purchase (GWP) event!!

These gifts are free with $25 purchase 

(through November 20th - per e-mail I received)

Gifts include: 

1. Rinse-Off Foaming Cleanser 

2. Even Better Skin Tone Correcting Moisturizer SPF 20

3. Different Lipstick in Raspberry Glace

4. High Impact Mascara in Black

5. Colour Surge Eye Shadow Trio

6. Quickliner for Eyes in Black Brown

7. Tracy Reese for Clinique Cosmetics Bag Set

During this time of the year my sensitive and dry skin gets even drier and

I wanted to use something underneath my Origins VitaZing to help hydrating

my skin without the greasy felling and to help my makeup stay better...

my sister also has dry skin and she recommended this to me during 

her last visit so I thought I'd give it a try^^

this product claims it can comforts skin instantly, and can be applied over makeup

for a midday boost. For very dry skin type, it can be used before applying 

"moisturizer", even though this is categorized under moisturizer, it's oil-free 

and the texture is very lightweight like gel, a little bit firmer than serum. 

It's also for all skin type. for oil skin type this might be great because it's so light 

and oil-free, but for dry or dry/combination skin type, another layer of moisturizer

would be needed for better result. It plumps the look of dry lines. And helps keep

out environmental irritants. can also be used as a 5-minutes surge mask.

I can't say much about the review as I just start using this product,

but I can already tell I love it because of its lightweight and hydrating formulation!

I will continue to use it and see if it can improve my dry skin condition.

Now move on to the gifts I received from my purchase...

first up is the Rinse-Off Foaming Cleanser (30ml)

I currently have this in full size (5 oz/150 ml) 

It's a pretty nice, fragrance free mousee-like cleanser

Even Better Skin Tone Correction Moisturizer SPF 20 (.5 oz/15ml)

I have never heard of or used this moisturizer, 

hopefully it's something useful^^

Different Lipstick in Raspberry Glace

swatch under natural sunlight/no flash

color is pretty, it has a sheer with a bit of glossy finish

Colour Surge Eye Shadow Trio

Left to right: 

single shade from Strawberry fudge duo

single shade from beach plum duo

chocolate chip stay matte

Quickliner for Eyes in Black Brown

Automatic eyeliner pencil twists up

Quickliner for Eyes in Black Brown

swatch for Quickliner, no flash

pretty smooth to glide on, not sure if it's waterproof or not

here are all the makeup swatches from the gifts (except mascara)

Smith's Rosebud Salve (in a Tube) Swatch and Review

Today I'm reviewing a great lip balm from Rosebud Perfume Co.

It is Smith's Rosebud Salve (and Rosebud Salve in a Tube)

This lip balm have received all the hype, it's like something

everyone have to have in their bags. Is it really worth all the

hype? the answer is yes! It works like magic!

From the product description/detail, it said this rosebud slave 

has multi-purpose uses. It can be used to sooth dry lips and skin, 

diaper rash, blemishes, rough cuticles, and may soften rough hands. 

It can also calm and heal irritation, and soothe the sting of minor burns. 

It can also be used on dry elbows or knees to condition, and relieve dryness. 

So far I only use this on my lips and cuticles, and mainly on my lips. ha ha 

It's really moisturizing and super long-lasting, perfect for the cold winter seasons!

I like to apply this before bed, and wake up with a soft, supple and moisturizing lips.

the texture is thick (so doesn't evaporate as fast) and smooth with a glossy finish 
it has a sticky feeling when first applying it, but your body temperature will "melt"
the lip balm within a minute or so and it will leave you a glossy, non-sticky finish! 
It's rose smell is very very light, you can barely smell it which is great for 
people who's sensitive to scents, etc. (great for men too)


One downside: this lip balm is petrolatum/petroleum based so it's not that great.
but it's moisturizing power is very very good!
(Ingredients: Cotton Seed Oil and Aromol, with essential oils blended 
in a special petrolatum base.) 

Nail of the Day: E.L.F. Red Velvet Swatch and Review

Today's NOTD is a holiday shade from elf in Red Velvet

It's a gorgeous deep and rich red with super fine shimmer in it..

very very pretty...

Sephora Friends & Family Haul

Long wait is finally ended! My Sephora F&F order is here! 

Yes, this late because I had a last minute order *_* ha ha ha...

1. Josie Maran Protect Daily Sun Protection Argan Oil Infused SPF 40+

I've heard good things about this, it's formula is nature and has higher SPF 

than my current SPF 30 one, I can't wait to try it!

2. Sephora Collection Moonshadow Baked Palette - In The Nude

I swatched these colors in the store and love it^^ 

these shimmer baked eyeshadows are gorgeous...

3. Sephora Collection Flashy Liner Waterproof in 10 Deep Black (Dark Jet Black)

another waterproof eye pencil liner!

swatch from sephora website

4. Rosebud Perfume Co. Rosebud Salve Lip Balm

for home and night use (because of its tin container)

5. Rosebud Perfume Co. Rosebud Salve in a Tube

(for my purse)

6. Make Up For Ever Mat Velvet + Matifying Foundation in No 30 Porcelain

color swatch from Sephora website

No. 30 Porcelain - for medium skin with beige undertones

I have been wanting to get this for so long, hope it's as good as the reviews.

7. Sephora Collection Face & Eye Travel Tool Kit

This is going to be a return item because it's way smaller than I thought

s1. Free Sample - Per-fekt Brow Perfection Gel in Caramel

s2. Free Sample - Marc Jacobs Oh, Lola! Eau de Parfum

s3. Free Sample - Supergoop! SPF 35+ Save Face A.M. Moisturizer 

With Advanced UV Protection

It's Here! Beauty.com Friends & Family Event

*Discount valid on Beauty.com items only, excluding Fresh, Jane Iredale, 

Maui Jim, and Oakley products, gift cards, and certificates. 

Valid Tuesday 11/8/2011 from 12:01am 

through Friday 11/11/2011 11:59pm Pacific Time.