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September 22, 2014October 28, 2014

JADEd – freeset Jade Hydro Gel Eye Hole and Eye Patch

For those unfamiliar with the “eye hole” item (in terms of cosmetics,) it’s like a mask for your undereye, except you put it right on your brow bone. I got this for about $18.99 for a jar of 120 sheets which include both undereye and brow bone sheets. Last weekend I was at the Pacific Mall in the Toronto, CN area and picked up some nifty new Asian products! I was happy aside from the fact that those salesgirl practically glued themselves to me as I walked from aisle to aisle. Is this some sort of Chinese business practice?

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September 20, 2014October 6, 2014

Nymphomani-Ugh: Etude House Nymph Aura Volumer Baby Glow Stick Review

On my neverending quest for glowy K-star skin, I tried Etude House’s Nymph Aura Volumer Baby Glow Stick. Etude House makes various Nymph Aura Volumers in liquid form. (Volumer=makeup that gives a dewy, shiny, plump look. It’s often liquid and can be mixed into liquid foundation and BB cream.)

Since I frequently wear mineral powder foundation and powder over my BB cushion, I thought the stick version would disturb my makeup less than the liquid version.

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September 16, 2014September 14, 2014

Lighten Up: Lovedrops Urumi Liner + CLIO Gelpresso Waterproof Pencil Gel Liner Reviews

Today I’m reviewing and comparing 3 pencil eyeliners:

Lovedrops Urumi Liner in 02 Coral Pink (some sites call this just Pink)
CLIO Gelpresso Waterproof Pencil Gel Liner in 13 Bloody Sweet
CLIO Gelpresso Waterproof Pencil Gel Liner in 1 Beige Shine

These reflective pale colors are great for highlighting the lower lash line and creating aegyo-sal (the Korean trend of emphasizing puffy eye bags). Continue reading “Lighten Up: Lovedrops Urumi Liner + CLIO Gelpresso Waterproof Pencil Gel Liner Reviews”

September 14, 2014September 14, 2014

Extreme, Exshmeem: The Face Shop Face It Extreme Dot Pen Eyeliner EX Review

The Face Shop’s Face It Extreme Dot Pen Eyeliner EX in 01 Black can actually be used for the subtlest, most natural look that’s far from extreme. A felt-tip liquid eyeliner pen, the eyeliner’s main selling point is the three-pronged fork tip designed for tightlining between lashes.

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September 13, 2014November 1, 2015

HanYUL Doin’? Review of Hanyul Luminant Cushion + Epic BB Cushion Comparison

I am officially cutting myself off from buying any more BB cushions until I can get through the ones I own. My latest acquisition is the Hanyul Luminant Cushion, adding to my collection of cushions by AmorePacific, IOPE, Laneige, and HERA (links are to past reviews).

I’ll review the Hanyul cushion first and then compare all my cushions. Update: I did an even bigger cushion roundup in this post.

Hanyul Luminant Cushion Review

I bought the Hanyul Luminant Cushion PURELY because it’s shilled by Jun Ji Hyun (Cheon Song Yi from “My Love From Another Star”). Ugh, I’m so obsessed with her glowing skin. Ji Hyun, just start the protective order proceedings now.

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September 2, 2014May 15, 2015

Acid Trip: Naruko AMPM Super Triple HA+B3 Brightening Complex Review

Naruko AMPM Super Triple HA+B3 Brightening Complex ($29 for 1.05 fl. oz.) is a serum whose star ingredients are hyaluronic acid (3 differently sized HA molecules!), vitamin B3 (aka niacinamide), and 3% tranexamic acid (the highest concentration approved by the Taiwan Department of Health for skin brightening).
It claims to add moisture and lighten dark spots. Oh just take my money already, why don’t you. Continue reading “Acid Trip: Naruko AMPM Super Triple HA+B3 Brightening Complex Review”

August 27, 2014September 16, 2014

Mousse Season: Naruko Raw Job’s Tears Supercritical CO2 Brightening Make-up Removing Cleansing Mousse Review

From Naruko’s Raw Job’s Tears line, Supercritical CO2 Brightening Make-up Removing Cleansing Mousse ($19 for 5.25 fl. oz.) is a self-foaming makeup remover. The lather is fluffy like the Hada Labo face wash I reviewed before. But this is no ordinary face wash; you apply this foam to dry skin.

Directions: Apply 3 pumps to dry skin, massage, then rinse off. (One pump is shown above.)

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August 25, 2014September 13, 2014

Like a Kid in a Candy Shop: Comparison Swatches of Laneige Water Drop Tints in Orchid Violet, Neon Pink, and Peach Coral

07 Laneige Water Drop Tint Orchid Violet Neon Pink Peach Coral Comparison — Seriously, don’t they remind you of sweets and macarons?

I now have three Laneige Water Drop Tints in the milky/pastel family. (Although none look pastel once on the lips because they’re rather softly pigmented.)

Don’t they look scrumptious all lined up? Continue reading “Like a Kid in a Candy Shop: Comparison Swatches of Laneige Water Drop Tints in Orchid Violet, Neon Pink, and Peach Coral”

August 23, 2014January 5, 2016

Violet Tendencies: Laneige Water Drop Tint in Orchid Violet Review

Capitalizing on the radiant orchid trend of this year, Laneige Water Drop Tint now comes in Orchid Violet. Orchid Violet would more accurately be called Orchid Pink. In the tube, it looks like a milky radiant orchid, purple with a hint of pink. But on my naturally pinkish lips, the sheer-to-medium coverage results in a soft pink with a hint of purple. Concealing my lips beforehand didn’t really make it more purple.

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August 18, 2014July 14, 2015

Foam Sweet Foam: Hada Labo Gokujyun Foaming Face Wash Review

Hada Labo Gokujyun Foaming Face Wash is an auto-foaming face wash whose star ingredient is–like all products in the Gokujyun line–“Super Hyaluronic Acid,” which supposedly holds twice as much moisture as regular hyaluronic acid. The saleswoman at oo35mm recommended this to me after I told her I was looking for a gentle foaming cleanser for dry skin.

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