Shiseido Tsubaki Shining Conditioner (+Shampoo) with Tsubaki Oil

I've always loved browsing my local Japanese convenient stores for cheap and affordable things.  My local Ichiban Kan had this conditioner which I have been meaning to try due to a friend's recommendation. Conditioners do not usually make a difference on my frizzy and dry hair but little did I know. 

Lets say I've never been the type to like things right off the bat, but this conditioner deserves an applause because no other has made my hair feel or look so smooth and shiny. It's something you must scream to the world. Frizziness can still be a problem but it has died down a bit. Now to just solve the problem of losing too much hair at once... it might be the stress of everything you call life.

*Update about shampoo* Who would have known that the shampoo and the conditioner go so well together... I always thought conditioner was the one that made your hair soft and shiny but the Tsubaki shampoo also added a bit more shine and softness to my frail hair. Frizz is still a problem and even this shampoo did not help in that department.

Rating: 5/5

Price: ~$16-20

Diana Eng - Fashion Engineered for Daydreams

Vintage and unique fashion has always attracted my attention whether it be jewelry or even clothing. I recently discovered Diana Eng- Fashion Engineered for Daydreams. Even the title sounds appealing. Who doesn't want to have things inspired by daydreams where anything is possible. Their jewelry is very unique and fashion forward. Here are some of the pieces that caught my eye:

FARFALLE BOWTIE PASTA NECKLACE

HOLIDAY GOLD FORTUNE COOKIE COIN PURSE

LASER LACE BACKLACE TEE

These pieces can be quite expensive but they can be inspiring when it comes to your everyday fashion and how you choose to incorporate these ideas into your life. Fashion is what you make of it and how you choose to wear it.

Make Up Forever Duo Mat Powder Foundation

I have been trying the Make Up Forever Duo Mat Powder Foundation for about 1 or so weeks now and I got to say that I really like this foundation. This foundation is more geared towards the oily skin types due to its mattifying properties. This powder will magnify dry and flakey areas of your skin. The coverage is light to medium making the product a great setting powder and a light coverage foundation.  The sponge compartment, I feel, is a waste of packaging because the foundation goes on best with a brush. All in all, this is my favorite powder foundation for the moment.

The best technique when applying this would be to tap your brush in or roll your brush along the surface. When I swirl my brush, the powder tends to fly everywhere which wastes more product than used. I picked the translucent beige shade which matched my light to medium with a hint of yellow skin tone. 

Rating: 4/5

Price: $34

Yves Saint Laurent VOLUPTÉ SHEER CANDY - Glossy Balm Crystal Color

I was so excited to try the YSL Sheer Candy Gloss Balm so I finally bought it in No. 5 Mouthwatering Berry when Sephora had the spinning game (which can be quite fun). My first impression when I saw the package was pure happiness because it looked really sleek and classic. After opening the product, I became somewhat disappointed with the smell. I don't know if I got a defective product or I just hated the smell which did not smell like fruit as most people said it did. The color payoff was fantastic and the balm was moisturizing but the smell I could not handle. It smells chemically and crayon like. I'm going to try seeing if the other colors smell the same as this one. Update later!

Color Swatch

Rating: 3/5 

Price: $30

*Update: I went back to Sephora and smelled the other colors (I know a little odd) and they all seem to smell the same crayon like flowery scent which I could not stand. The color payoff of the other ones were just as wonderful but this product can be a bit drying  after a while on the lips. 

OC8 Professional Mattifying Gel

I received the OC8 Mattifying Gel in my September Glossybox, I have got to say that this is my new go to product for mattifying and priming the face before I load on the make up. It leaves a smooth surface for product application and helps control my oily face for at least 5-6 hours but not 8 hours as it claims. The product is gel based which makes it feel drying but yet feels moisturizing at the same time. (hard to describe) I personally have never tried mattifying products before but this is definitely worth trying for oily skin. I only wished that this product did not contain parabens. The smell may be a little chemically but it goes away after it dries. 

Rating: 4/5

Price: ~$26 (1.6 oz)