Loreal Infallible Eye Shadows: Bronzed Taupe and Amber Rush

I tend to hoard eye shadows because I like the different colors that it comes in but I tend to waste it by not using it too often. The Loreal Infallible Eye Shadows were hard to resist and these are my two favorite colors of the bunch and the most natural looking.

left to right: Bronzed Taupe & Amber Rush
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The color is really intense when dipped with the finger or swiped on the hand but the color is lessened when it actually applied to the eyelid maybe due to the pigmentation of my lids. Bronzed taupe is a purply brown color which is great for the crease and amber rush is a rosy gold pink color best used all over the lid as pop of color.

Swatches in yellow light
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After swatching these on my hand, I tested their staying power by cleaning it with a wet wipe which was a difficult job. The eyeshadows stained my hand a little, especially the taupe color. The colors tend to move a little on my eyelid and will transfer into the folds of my lids but this can be solved with a primer or a base.

Rating: 4/5

Price: $7.99

(Ulta deals can be used to get them for ~$4 each) 

Bioderma: Crealine H20

I have been on the hunt for the best face cleanser/ wash that doesn't require actually scrubbing my face and splashing water from the faucet like those beauty commercials. Here comes Bioderma! Many great things were said about this product and I had to give it a try. I got the sensitive skin formula, the pink bottle.The solution to cleansing the face without wasting tons of face wipes and water.

As you first put this on a cotton pad, make sure you do not dump the liquid on because it tends to spill all over everything. The dispensing system would work much better if it was a pump or spray instead of just a regular cap with a hole.

As you apply the cotton pad to the face, you will feel an icy or refreshing feeling which makes me think the product is doing its job, it does not sting the skin or the eyes. You will need to use more than one pad to cleanse off the face fully if more makeup is involved. Waterproof mascara is taken off easily with no hard rubbing needed. This does take off most of the makeup but if you want a deeper cleanse, you will need to use a face wash after to get the rest of the dirt off. This is also a great wake me up in the morning to wash off all the oils produced when you were sleeping the night before.

After my face has dried from the wash, it leaves my skin soft and only a bit drying around my really dry  patches. Apply moisturizer and you're done for the day. :)

Rating: 4/5

Price: ~$33 (500 ml) 

Tis the Season...

I would say Christmas and New Years is the time to celebrate family and happiness with loved ones but many feel like this is the season to spend all the money you have earned the whole year on things that may be returned or thrown aside due to the fact that you bought something on the spur of the moment. Please spend wisely this year because buying things just because you feel like it is not the spirit of Christmas. Smart consumers are the result of smart financing and money management. Buy items that are needed or take into consideration if gifts will be used. Happy Holidays!

Here are some items that I have purchased this year...

Asos Bow Gloves ($10.55)

ASOS Super Soft Long Gloves ($12.31)

H&M Mint Striped Sweater ($24)
Purchased for $5 on sale

*Update*: Asos gloves are really soft and well made with the seams but they gloves tend to run large for my tiny asian hands. There will be room at the tips if you have shorter fingers. 

Sigma Sigmax Flat & Round Kabuki

I just could not resist the deals for black friday (free shipping) and finally tried the flat and round kabuki brushes from Sigma's Sigmax line. The most talked about and affordable brushes did not not disappoint  one bit. These brushes were really dense and my bb cream and foundation has never looked so nice and flawless.

The round kabuki brush blends in my liquid concealer better than my fingers do under the eye. Even though creases are inevitable, this brush does minimize the effect and look of creasing under the eye. I can't wait to try more of these brushes. They also included a free eyeliner brush with orders of $30 or more. 

Rating: 5/5

Price: $18

Dior Addict Extreme Lipstick (Black Tie 987)

The search for the best lip tint/ moisturizing lipstick continues with Dior Addict Extreme Lipstick. I really like this lipstick, I chose (Black Tie 987) was I would say "extreme" which is great for a pop of color. I can not put too much of this on or the color would be too bold compared to what I am use to but this does give a good staining color for quite an amount of time. Once you start eating, the color does come off. The color was a deep plum and red which is a really rich and classic color. Putting too much on does make you look vampire like. Twilight is not the look i'm going for but the color payoff of this lipstick gives a wow effect. I will definitely try this lipstick again in another color. 

The texture was really moisturizing when first applied but then has a drier affect after a few minutes. IT does not dry out my lips like usual lipsticks would. The color may settle into the cracks or accentuate any imperfections on your lips when applying a sheer layer due to the high pigmentation but this is not a problem when applied normally or on the heavier side 

Rating: 4/5

Price: $30

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.