new year's eve - !

i can't wait till tonight because there's Twilight Zone marathon on SyFy !
also, i'll be experimenting with a ton of makeup looks with my bestiee! ~ ill be sure to post some pictures tonight. :0
now i'm getting ready ~ skin, makeup, clothes, my sleepover bag ~

 <to see more of this, && how i get ready; jump!!>

right now i'm getting my skin ready for today's events ~  i'll be preparing my skin for tonight.
though i live in hawaii, the weather is still colder than usual since it is winter.  nights are cold, and mornings it is difficult to get out of bed. my skin has been super dry and flaky due to the weather, climate and possibly due to the soap ive been using.
SO - for SKINCARE: i'll be using a Korean Skincare Sheet mask.  This is a vitamin mask i use that is supposed to help your skin get nourished, brightened, and is also anti-acne. I really love this mask and ive used it many times before. ~ this will combat any dryness and flaking my skin is suffering from.
30 minutes into using mask, i washed it off and now my skin feels so good! its so soft and supple and the dryness has faded dramatically.
MAKEUP- since it is New Year's, glitter and sparkles are (though completely optional) recommended .  i'm still kind of unsure of the color i should use on my eyes.
face - i only need light coverage today - something that'll let my skin breathe and not break me out. also needs to last hours. i'll use Dr. Jart water fuse bb cream - this is a light coverage water based formula. you can buy this at Sephora for about $30 something. i would highly recommend this; however, if you have a darker skintone it isnt recommended because it only comes in one color and its very light, as bb creams are for fair-er Asian skin tones. I think this bb cream actually improves your skin and i personally love it!!
lips - chapstick, then blot with a tissue.  i might use a lip tint over - the Face Shop lip tint in Cherry. This lip tint is super natural and has very little pigmentation, so if you want bold red lips i wouldn't recommend it. however, for simple and everyday looks it is perfect because it is super natural ~ it is a bit drying so wear a chapstick or lip butter under to moisturize.
eyes - Glitter!! NYX glitterati cream glitter palette ~ most likely silver
Most likely i will use purple tonight because blue is a bit too much and too bold for this ~ purple is still wearable, while being really cute and fun & perfect for a New Year's look (:
CLOTHES - since hawaii is still pretty warm out, i think ill wear a short dress.  i'll bring a jacket along for when it gets colder at night. its casual so ill wear a beachy dress. i have one in mind ~ (pictures later on tonight!) it is gray and white ~stripes, with rope straps.  its super short so i may need leggings under ~
ACCESSORIES - hair bow! probably a light pink one that'll match/go with my makeup & outfit

'time goes on, memories pass. don't ever doubt ~ our love will last'

marry your daughter - alex thao cover

sir, i'm a bit nervous bout bein here today
still not real sure what im gonna say
so bear with me please if i take up too much of your time
see in this box is a ring for your oldest
shes my everything, and... all that i know is
it would be such a relief if i knew we were on the same side...
cuz very soon im hopin that i ...

can marry your daughter
and make her my wife

i want her to be the only girl that i love for the rest of my life

im gonna marry your princess and make her my queen

she'll be the most beautiful bride that ive ever seen
can't wait to smile, when she walks down the aisle
on the arm of her father...
on the day that i marry your daughter <3

this is one of my favorite songs ~~
it is sooo sweet

my favorite products ~ ATM december 2011

Eyeliner - Benefit Creaseless Cream shadow/liner
Mascara - hmm, MUFE Smoky Lash
Eyeshadow palette - Too Faced Sweet Dreams palette
Eye Primer - UDPP


Lip balm/stick - Maybelline Baby Lips !!!

Face
Foundation - Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse
              <or>   - NARS sheer matte foundation
BB cream - Dr. Jart Water Fuse bb cream

youtube ~ jammiex33

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" till you come back, everyday is yesterday " ~ 태양

" love is the greatest miracle cure - loving ourselves will cure almost every problem in our lives "

" don't ever let someone tell you that the sky's the limit, when there are footprints on the moon "

" a smile is the most beautiful makeup a girl can wear x3 "

Sephora & Victoria's Secret Haul

last night i picked up a few things from Sephora and Victoria's Secret.
i'm subscribed to the Victoria's Secret mailing list so i get coupons in the mail including free panty, $10 off a bra, $10 off a purchase ~ every so often. recently i received $10 off a purchase so i hauled some body spray/perfumes from the Secret Garden collection. i had been meaning to buy the new fragrances so i was pleasantly surprised with the scents (:
i also got a coupon in my email for the VIB gift card for Sephora. it was $20 off of $50 purchase so i bought the Tokidoki Skate Deck palette and Too Faced Sweet Dreams palette (:
im so excited because i had been wanting that, as you know if you saw my previous post !!
i will try to get reviews up some time in the future ~ can't wait!!

K-Pop; Top 25 favorite music

My favorites this year (songs i liked this year, not necessarily came out this year (most are from 2011), but ones i LOVED this year)
25. Boyfriend - Boyfriend

24. You & I - Boyfriend

23.  Late Autumn - Kyuhyun

22. Mr. Simple - Super Junior

21. Like This or Like That - 5Dolls

20 .Let It Go - Yongsaeng

19. Bubble Pop - Hyuna

18. 0330 - U-Kiss

18. Someday - U-Kiss

17. In Heaven - JYJ

16. Paradise - Infinite

15. Message - MyName

14. Supa Luv - TeenTop

13. Don't Spray Perfume - TeenTop

12. Don't Say Goodbye - Davichi

11. Tomorrow - Taeyang & Tablo

10. You Are So Beautiful - Junsu

09. My Heart is Beating - K. Will

08. Love Song - (BigBang)

07. Knock Out - TOP & GD

06. Bad - Tablo feat. Jinsil

05. Fiction - Beast

04. A Space Left For You - Yoochun

03. Get Out - JYJ

02. I Can't - 2pm

01. I'll Protect You - Jaejoong

so that's my 2011 recap for kpop music <3
i love all of these songs and at one point each one was probably my favorite addiction (:
~other songs i loved this year include
2NE1 - I am the best
2NE1 - Ugly
BigBang - Stupid Liar
FT Island - Hello Hello
KARA - Step

Christmas Wishlist

- Tokidoki 24K skate deck palette - $39
- Too Faced Sweet Dreams palette - $52
- Urban Decay Naked 2!!!! comes out to Sephora/Ulta January 2012) - $50
- Too Faced Petals to the Metal eyeshadow - $18
- Too Faced Glitter Glue shadow insurance - $18
<3

hopefully i can pick up most of these by the end of January ! (:
xoxo, jammie

Favorite K-Pop Members from each group ~

(please feel free to leave your favorites below as a comment! i'd love to see who your favorites are:]
also, please let me know if i forgot any groups! )

Boys:
2pm - Chansung
B2ST - Yoseob
BIGBANG - TOP (:
JYJ - Micky !!
Mblaq - Mir
Super Junior - EunHyuk
N-Train - JungKyun
Teen Top - CAP
X-5 - Ghun
FT Island - JongHoon
Boyfriend - Minwoo
Infinite - L
2AM - Seulong
Co-Ed - Sungmin
CN Blue - JongHyun
TOUCH - YoungHoon
U-Kiss - AJ
SHINee - Minho
SS501 - Jungmin
TVXQ/DBSK - n/a ~ Micky (?)
Leessang - Gary
Epik High - Tablo

Girls:
SNSD - YoonA  (:
2NE1 - Dara
MissA - Suzy
After School - Nana
Sistar - Bora
Wondergirls - Sunye
4Minute - HyunA
Co-Ed - Hyewon
Rainbow - Jaekyung
F(x) - Krystal
T-ara - Jiyeon
Davichi - Haeri
KARA - Hara
Brown Eyed Girls - Gain
Fin.K.L - Lee Hyori

Urban Decay naked palette - something new is coming!! 12/1/11

from urbandecay.com

I'm so excited to find out what the "something new" is! i LOVE the naked palette, and i know a lot of other people do too (:
can't wait! sign up for their email signup to find out as soon as this new item or whatever it is is released!!
hoping for a Naked Palette 2? that would be amazing!

Maybelline Colorplush eyeshadow quads

OKee DOKee
so i have these shadows in 5 different colors - picked them up at Longs or CVS on sale for 30% off.  So, they came out to $5.14 each.  I have only used one so far, since i just recently got thses.  I used the Taupe Temptress one and it is SOOO beautiful.  This eyeshadow is soooo shimmery and smooth, and goes on without much effort at all.  I touched one of the shadows and swatched it on my arm, and with just a light touch, soo much shimmer came onto my arm, which i love, (but this may not be good for those who hate shimmer).
This eyeshadow is definately a great quality shadow and i love it!
 this shadow may be used either dry or wet (wet for a more dramatic look).  i definitely recommend this product and would buy it again (:  i got a great deal on these shadows as they are usually around ten dollars/  (: LOVEE it (:

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Covergirl TruBlend bronzer

image from covergirl.com

nice glowy bronze, kind of too shimmery
it looks a little un-natural with all the shimmer, but i still like it
This can be used on your eyes for a nice all over glow that can add effect and dimension to any look.  I didnt have any problems with this other than the shimmer and that it was a little hard to use since it is a loose powder so i sometimes ended up putting too much product on my face. X/

Physician's Formula Shimmer Strips custom bronzer

image from physiciansformula.com - $11.95

i really like this bronzer too
i use it on my eyes, as a glowey shadow look that looks sunkissed and yellow-ey
i love it haha
i use it wet so it is more pigmented and it looks really cute.
ill do a look and swatches soon, so check back and under this review for swatches! (im busy with drivers ed and stuff ATM, stuff including work, studying for finals, etc. so sorry if i dont get to the swatches and looks right away! )


i got this in Sunset strip.  color shown in picture

Physician's Formula Organic Wear 100% Natural Origin Bronzer

$13.95

This bronzer is seriously..... a piece of crap
it smells sooo weird, the brush that comes with it is hard and rough and hurts your face when you use it.. and the blush has nearly no color..?
i have pretty light skin (color) so im pretty sure that this bronzer just doesnt work..
i would not recommend it at all because it is kind of pricey and does hardly anything besides make your face kinda shimmery.
it doesnt have enough pigment .. 1/5

Maybelline Dream Matte mousse concealer

So far i have had really good experiences with this concealer.  My skin is at a bad phase ATM and I think im going to take a break from face makeup and keep it light if any, since im starting to get some bumps here and there ><
anyway, this concealer in sooo smooth and cool because it is from the Dream Matte Mousse collection.
it is a light mousse feeling substance and it has pretty good coverage.  It has a buildable coverage so if you wanted to cover dark circles or dark spots on your face this will do the trick (:
Love it so far; purchased from CVS for $4.03
totally worth it, loving it, definitely recommend it (x 

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light, mousse formula

Smashbox face primer

So i mentioned this primer in the previous review, and I think it is kind of obvious that I dont really like it. This primer gave my skin a really silky texture and it IS cool when you apply it on your arm.  However, i found that since it immediately has this powdery silky feel, it is hard to spread onto your face and you end up using way too much of it, and it is hard to tell where the product is applied to.  I wasnt too crazy about this primer.. I havent used it long enough to tell if it has oil contol, but it didnt break me out ( :] ? ) (a plus?) haha, anyway, this thing cost $36, which is a LOT for a primer, especially when you need to use so much of it each time you apply makeup - or not use a lot and not be sure if it is even on your face haha). idk, you may disagree with me but i feel that this primer did nothing for my makeup so I dont recommend spending this much on a primer that wont do anything for your skin.

Benefit PoreFessional face primer

<---- So this is the color of the primer, just to show you.  It is not clear like most primers.  However, this primer was SOO smooth and so good! It costs $28 at Sephora or Benefit counters but is totally worth it in my opinion.  This is way less than most primers cost.  Most liquid foundations leave my skin oily by the end of the day but this primer really covered up my large pores, controlled oil, and made my makeup sooo much smoother to apply.  I LOVE this and i definately say that this is worth the splurge.  This primer is much much better than Sephora or Smashbox primer, which I felt did nothing for me, and were hard to apply.  This primer went on SOOO smoothly and left my skin feeling great.  BUY THIS!! If you are looking to splurge on a primer, this is the one to go for. It comes in a tube of 0.75oz of primer.  lovelovelove<321

Rimmel Fix and Perfect face primer

I was kind of skeptical when i saw the color of this primer - it is a orangey pink color, like a dark salmon color.  But - the color blends right in.  This primer was great for oil control and my skin was a lot less oily at the end of the day (only my nose was kind of shiny, but oil blotting papers take care of that).  It did not break me out, and it was a great primer for its price.  This sells for around 6$ and it works wonderfully.  It does minimize the look of pores, not much but a little.  The thing I liked the best was the oil control, because that is a big issue for me.  It did help my makeup go on smoother, which was a definite plus.  I will definitely be buying this product again. and i hope that you will try it.  There arent many drugstore primers here in Hawaii, but this one was a good choice.  hmm what else.. oo! the scent is kind of light but a bit perfumey; however, it isnt a problem.  This primer worked almost as well as the Benefit PoreFessional primer - which i LOVE. (see review).  I think this primer can be used as an alternative to department store primers, since primers can be very pricey.  Honestly, I feel that no primer is going to get rid of ALL the oil on your face and they will only IMPROVE the way your makeup stays on and keep your skin less oily.  So, I would say that if you are short on $$ go for this primer.

so yeah.. you can kind of see that this color makes the primer look almost like a foundation. Not to worry though, it goes on pretty much clear.

SORRY my lighting is horrible. But you can see that this color would be a problem if it did not blend..

BUT it blends right in! (;

 

Neutrogena Healthy Skin powder

image from: neutrogena.com

It is really hard to review this product because it was such a minimum coverage and i found that it did nothing really for my skin.  It didnt cover up imperfections and i found that it really didnt do anything.. i wont give it a rating because i find that it would be difficult to rate.  It is expensive - about 12$ i think, so i would suggest not to get it, because the coverage is so minimal.  the plus side is that it has spf and antioxidants which is good for your skin.

Neutrogena Skin Clearing powder foundation

image from: neutrogena.com

this product had little to no coverage. i suppose it was natural looking, but it hardly showed up, so i dont know if you can consider that as natural looking makeup. it was not long wearing and was gone from my face by the end of the day. THis poweder was good as a setting powder or a finish powder for after you use makeup. It felt smooth and it showed up a little, but was kind of pricey and not worth the money - $13-14
however, it doesnt break you out xD
2.5/5

Maybelline Dream Matte powder

This powder is similar to the Mineral Power one from Maybelline.  I find this one has a lighter coverage, which i actually like better.  I havent had any problems with this breaking me out, but ive seen some reviews that say that this does break you out.  I feel that it is just a personal skin type thing, because everyone is different.  You really cant tell how a product will be on you until you test it out on yourself.  This powder is good, again not great, but i would recommend this to people who want a light coverage, maybe over concealer.
you can find this powder at CVS, Walmart, Walgreens (drugstores).  I picked this up on sale for about $4, which is a great deal for this powder (:

Maybelline Mineral Power powder foundation

This pressed powder has really good coverage with a sponge or a brush, but i can't say that i really like it.  It has kind of a gray tone to it which makes my skin look really weird and powdery. It also smells a little strange? If you use a kabuki brush and buff on a little bit of this foundation, it comes out pretty good and natural looking.

I think i would repurchase this because the price is good and it provides good coverage without breaking me out. The only con is that it smells and it can come out looking powdery and cakey if you do not buff on the product and/or put too much on your face.  i'd recommend this for those who dont really need foundation ~ people who have pretty good skin already and just want a nice finish.  for my big pores, it comes out looking weird in some areas so yeah~ i use this powder to set from time to time.

Neutrogena Skin Clearing makeup (liquid foundation)

I actually really liked this liquid foundation and it was one of the first ones i tried.  However there are a lot of cons to this makeup, it feels greasy and it makes your skin look like an oil slick at the end of the day, and it is pretty pricey.  Also, it is too dark a tone for me now and there was ont a wide range of colors, so it was difficult to find one that matched me, which does not even match my skin now.  The pros kind of outweigh the cons because this makeup does improve the appearance of acne and helps your skin to recover.  It also does not break you out and has a kind of natural look with medium to heavy coverage.  This has salicylic acid in it which can dry out your skin, so you should moisturize at the end of the day when you wash this off.  I recommend it for people who have acne and want to wear makeup to cover it up.
$13 at CVS - 4/5 stars (x

Maybelline Dream Matte Smooth foundation

I LOVEEEE this foundation;
!!!
i got this on sale at CVS for $3.71 xD this is one of the best and smoothest foundations ive ever used.  A little goes a long way and this product goes on sooo smoothly.  it truly lives up to its name.  this foundation comes with a sponge and all you need to do it lightly put some of the foundation on the sponge and apply it to your face.  it goes from a solid balm-ey texture to a smooth liquid feeling consistency. I got this in the same shade that i got my DreamMatte mousse in but this one seemed a bit lighter, which is good because the other foundation was too tan for my skin tone. This foundation did not dry out my face like some foundations do and it left my skin smooth.. It has moisturizers in it, which is another difference between this foundation and the DreamMatte mousse.  I've tried many different foundations and this one was one of the best ones ive tried.  I can honestly say that i will buy this one again.  it did not break me out, did not dry out my skin, and it did not turn my face into a total oil slick throughout the day (:  it has a medium to heavy coverage (depending on how much product you use - however, i do not recommend using a lot of this on your face, a little does go a long way as i mentioned before.
regular retail price: about 10$ ($9.59 at CVS)
the only problem is that this foundation comes in a plastic container instead of the typical glass container that most foundations come in.  this is not a huge problem, so it doesnt bother me at all.

Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse foundation

I love the way this makeup feels when you touch it.  In the container, it feels like a light, fluffy.. well, mousse! haha.  And when you put it on your skin (using very little of the product or else it gets cakey), it goes on soo smoothly and gives a matte finish. 
This color was good for my skin tone before but i have gotten lighter and it doesnt match me anymore. However, a bit of translucent powder fixes this problem and smooths out my skin tone.  So, i really like this makeup, though it is kind of expensive for a drugstore product - about 10$.  I think it is worth it, and i use it every day.  The mousse might look a little gross after a while but it is still effective.  Dump it if you are majorly concerned about bacteria - i think the lasting time for liquid foundation is 1 year.   anyways, this did NOT break me out, so i love it, and it had pretty good coverage.   This is about as good as the NARS makeup for me - ive been trying to find an alternative to that so that when i run out i wont blow $42.. ><
So, i really think that everyone should try Dream Matte Mousse/ Dream Matte products by Maybelline and I plan on buying and testing more by this line soon.  I'll post reviews when i am sure that the product is what I think it is.

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NARS sheer matte foundation

I really really really like this foundation. This only downside to this foundation is the price!!
This is the color I got.  This thing is $42!! I will leave the choice to you on whether this is worth it or not.  Maybe for those who use department store cosmetics on a regular basis this is worth it.  However, I feel that this is a high price for a foundation.  Anyway - I like this foundation so much!  I got it in Strombolli, which is a light yellowey tone that matches my skin, being asian.  I have light skin with yellow undertones.  This is the first department store foundation that did not break me out! (YAY). Most cosmetics I have used in the past (department store mostly) have made my skin red or made me break out.  However this one did not and it was great. It has good coverage - from medium to sorta heavy coverage.  This was perfect for everyday makeup and if you use just a little of it it can go a long way, coverage wise.  I think it was actually more effective when I used less because it left my skin with more of a matte finish and not all shiny (when i used more it got kind of shiny throughout the day).  Love this so much, and recommend it if you are willing to spend that much on makeup! (:

Rimmel StayMatte foundation

  This foundation had a ton of good reviews so i thought to myself.. I HAVE to try this.  as for the results, i wasnt too excited with the product.  It did stay matte, as promised, but the coverage was very uneven and it didnt have very good coverage in general.  I have to say that it would probably work well with a good concealer, so i don't discourage people from trying this out.  As for asian skin tones, this foundation has a pinkish undertone and not a yellow one, which comes out looking fake and weird on my skin, since i have yellow undertones
price wise, this product wasnt so bad (the price of it), but i dont think i'd buy it again/
Container (tube) - the product tends to be very drippy and comes out of the tube quickly, so be careful not to spill out a bunch of product when you open this up (if you do decide to get this foundation - it is good for skin with pink undertones and skin and may not need much coverage.)
this product broke me out and my face and skin was so bad after using this - i needed like a week of recovery time, since i broke out so badly..

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tube easily leaks out product without much effort...

Mamonde Brightening Pact 10 hr

first off, i just want to apologize because i dont know where my picture of this went. ill post one asap!

anyway ~ Ok so i think ive used this product long enough to do a review on it.  <3 simply love it(:
at first i was a bit skeptical as to if it would break me out, if it was too light, etc.  NO, it did not give me any of those problems.  I loved how smooth it went onto my skin and the finish it gives me over my makeup.  It also provides some oil control and my face isnt all greasy at the end of the day (a mixture of this and the primer i use - see Rimmel fix and perfect primer review).  This is a really great product.  I purchased this for $20 at Palama Supermarket (this is really one of the only places that sells korean makeup in Hawaii.  I really like korean makeup because it is a lot more gentle on my skin and I havent had any problems with korean products breaking me out.  Yes, this was a bit expensive but it is an imported product.  I really recommend you try this powder because it gives you some coverage and a nice finish.  This is to be used either alone, or on top of your liquid foundation.  It helped to match my "too dark or yellowey foundation color and make my face actually match the color my my neck lol. it has some shimmer in it but it isnt really visible when you put it on your face. It has a light scent but you will probably only smell it when you put it on your skin - after this the smell goes away. buy it! it is a seriously good product [x

Innisfree winged eyelash curler

This eyelash curler is made small so it gets the corner lashes for the Winged eyeliner looks.  However, i find that using this to curl all of your lashes is very effective because it gets every lash. I love how you can curl mostly all of your lashes in small groups at a time and it provides you with a better curl.  The curler was about 2 or 3 $? at Innisfree in Korea.  This is extremely useful for when you want your lashes to really stand out.  The only problem is that the pad sometimes gets stuck, but this isnt a huge problem for me.  I really like this curler and i think it was a great idea for someone to invent an eyelash curler like this one.  (:
i'll definitely buy it again if i need to, and i recommend that you buy it too.  if you are looking for a dupe of this product, go for the ELF one.  you can purchase this at eyeslipsface.com

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It's Skin shimmering eyeline pencil

This is a retractable eyeliner.  I got it in black and purple.  I'll do the review for the black eyeliner because this is the one I use more.  First of all, I think that all of the other colors have shimmer in them but the black does not.  So if you are looking for an eyeliner that gives you a natural look, without the shimmer, the black one is not shimmery.  This eyeliner probably wouldnt be practical for winged eye looks or for those people who are looking for a nonsmudging eyeliner.  This eyeliner is light and smudgy, so it is good for a more natural look.  I use this on days that I am too lazy to use a cream eyeliner.  This is pretty buildable , just be aware that it may smudge during the day.  I would have preferred if the eyeliner was more pigmented.  I prefer the Almay retractable eyeliner though.  This one (the Its Skin one)  is pretty cheap - i think it was about 5$ when converted to US money.

SO. the main point is, this eyeliner is very smudgey, not very pigmented, and i'd only recommend it if you like smudgey eyeliner.. if you are looking for a precise black liner, go for Maybelline's new pencil liner or Almay's retractable eyeliner.

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haha, so i don't have many things from its skin but i plan on getting some later on this year.  probably this summer. this store is really expensive which is the reason i don't shop there much, however i like their stuff and their concept

Tony Moly Tomatox whitening mask

This mask is extremely popular in korea and known as one of the most popular Tony Moly products.  When you step into a Tony Moly store, the salesperson immediately comes up to you and offers to try the mask on your hand.  This mask is white, with little red beads that dissolve as you smooth the mask over your face, or in this case your hand.  The mask smells really good, and you get a tingling feeling on your skin when it is on.  You leave the mask on your face for about 15 minutes, and when you wash it off, you see a difference in your skin.  But dont get too excited.. the whitening effect doesnt last and it quickly fades after a few minutes.  This could be good or bad.  If you have a really weird whitening look on your hand or face - good.  If you wanted lasting whitening effects - which is what most ppl who buy the mask want - bad.  However, i guess if you use this mask weekly and continually, youll begin to have lasting results.  Im not too sure, i haven't used this in a while.  Any way, if you want your face to get whiter, i wouldn't really recommend this mask, though i really do like it and i cant really explain why - i myself dont even know.. maybe the smell? or the cute tomato jar? (:
anyways- for lasting effects, honestly, use sunscreen.  my face has lightened in the past month from using sunscreen every day.  The best way to get results is to prevent the damage, not reverse it. (:

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it's actually white, not yellow, but the lighting in my room is horrible atm

Baviphat Lemon whitening sleeping pack

Baviphat's Lemon White Sleeping Pack;
I got this mini lemon white sleeping pack sample from Baviphat after a purchase this summer.  It smells really good, like lemonade, and it keeps your face smelling like lemons for a while. The mask is a jelly like yellow solution.   It moisturizes your face a little during the night and when you wake up, your face is really soft.  The good points are that the mask does not feel sticky on your skin.  However, I didn't notice any whitening effects for this, which was supposed to be the main point of the product,  I don't think i'd recommend this product if you are looking for major whitening effects.

I do have the full sized one, but i brought only my travel sized with me ~ because i'm sleeping over at my friends house right now!

price: 4/5
whitening effect: 1/5
overall: 3/5

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Holika Holika cream shadow & petite liner

I LOVE this concept - an eyeshadow, AND a liner, all in one cute, compact set. The eyeshadow is smooth and shimmery, and the liner is a natural shade.  I've only tried the brown one on my eyes, but the pink is really nice too (i sampled it in the Holika Holika store).  I apply the shadow with my fingers and smudge it so it isn't...greasy? haha i can't find the word for it.  but it is very smooth so you need to blend it so that it doesn't slick off or smudge during the day.  Anyway i really like it and the brown is really good for a brown - more natural glowing eye look. 

overall, this product is a little greasy and the liner is not very pigmented.  I like it because it is cute but at the same time i do not think i'd repurchase.

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Etude House Oh m'Eye Lash mascara

First of all i have to say, this mascara is GREAT for its price.  I've tried the petticoat, volume and longlash, volume, and top coat.  The one that i'd recommend over all of them is the volume mascara because it is really great for building the length of your lashes and providing more volume to them.  Plus, this mascara is 4000 won, which is like $3-4 in the US. Anyways, back to the volume mascara - this mascara is kind of thick? so it pushes up your lashes and really build the length of them.  It is really awesome if you are looking for a mascara that builds up your length. 
Definitely recommend you try it!!
price: 5/5
product: 5/5
overall: 5/5 (:

Etude House Code B cream liner

This cream eyeliner is one of the best that I've tried.  It doesn't smudge, it's dark and bold, and it goes on smooth.  Pros: again, no smudges, fast drying, and bold color.  However, it is expensive, 9000 won at Etude House, but it might be a bit more if you are buying it online or from a foreign site and not directly in Korea.  I bought mine from Korea and it was 9000 Korean won.  Also, the fast drying effect can be a con as well as a pro because if you make a mistake, it is difficult to remove. and if it gets on your eyelashes, you've got a problem - it will clump them up majorlyyy!  At the end of the day, it is hard to remove with regular soap.  Also, it comes in a plastic container, which may be a good or bad thing depending on your preference,  It is a very small container that comes with a brush (another plus)!  The brush does get hard if you don't wash it after each use, which can make things difficult (not to mention painful for your eyelids - because the brush will feel scratchy on your lids if it is packed hard with the product).  Overall, I recommend this product! It's one of the best cream eyeliners ive tried and is definitely worth the price.  Just some helpful tips: wash the brush after each use, and when you apply the liner, start from the middle of your eyelids and go outward, then go back to the inner corners.
overall: 4/5
price: 3/5
product: 4/5
packaging: 2/5 - i dont like how it's in a plastic container

Etude House Moistfull Massage Mask

Etude House's Moistfull collection caught my attention because of its pretty pink appearance and it's moistful looking creams and solutions.  However, the line was on the pricey side, and I was a bit skeptical because "moisturizing" products don't always do as they say.  The first thing that caught my attention was this product - the massage mask, because it had a jelly-like appearance and the price was not too bad. 
The first time I used this product, I didn't notice much of a difference, because my skin was already pretty moisturized and I hadn't experienced any dryness before.  But, a few months ago, my skin started to get really dry and peely, so I decided to give this mask a try again.  IT WAS AMAZING!  The dryness and flakyness virtually disappeared! My skin was soft and felt moisturized, and the mask even seemed to brighten my complexion!  I would definately recommend this product to anyone who suffers from dry or peeling skin and wants a quick way to fix and moisturize your skin.  This mask can be used as a massage mask, a regular 10-15 minute mask, and even an overnight mask, meaning that it really doesn't matter how long you leave the mask on.  I haven't tried it as an overnight mask, but i find that leaving it on for about 15 minutes or using it as a massage mask for about 3 minutes works great.  I really love this product and would recommend it to everyone. 
overall: 5/5
price: 5/5
product: 5/5
packaging: 2/5 since my container leaked on the plane ride home!!
repurchase? yes!!!

cute jelly-pink formula

it is a smooth, clear formula~

Etude House Lucidarling Gradient Eyes eyeshadow

When i saw this eyeshadow set at Etude House i thought "wow, this is SOOO cute!" so i had to try it.  I have to say that this eyeshadow is alright, but it's kind of powdery.  It doesn't give you a finished look because it just looks like a bunch of powdery eyeshadow on your eyelids.  I think that it's just the silver color actually, so maybe that's just the effect it's supposed to have... ? i dont know..  Either way, this eyeshadow is really cute, and a great thing to keep in your purse; however, i wouldn't recommend it as a main eyeshadow for everyday use. I've only used this a couple times, so it's hard for me to say... i'll update this after a few more uses.  
I got this palette in the pink and silver shade but i do believe that the other color selections may have a better color payoff.  I will be purchasing this in a couple more colors and let you know. This time, i'll be sure to do swatches in the store before i buy!
packaging: 5/5
price: 3/5 (it's about 12$)
product: 3/5
overall: 3/5 (average)

super cuute packaging; very nice to have in your purse

It looks pretty, but the color payoff and pigmentation are not very good ~

Etude House Happy Tea Time cleansing foam

I bought Etude House's Happy Tea Time Cleansing Foam in Peach Tea, because I saw a lot of good reviews on it.  Personally, I love this cleanser and think that it is worth the price, and I'd buy it again.  It smells like peaches (smells SOOOO good!) and it lathers well and makes my face feel really clean.  The only down side to it is the drying effect that you may experience.  This cleansing foam, as well as many other foaming cleansers leaves your skin dry and I'd recommend using a moisturizer after you wash your face with this, to prevent dryness or peeling.  Other than that, this product is pretty much PERFECT to me, and I would definitely recommend it for combination or oily skin types and I think it is great. 
@ Etude House in Korea for only 3000 Won.  totally worth the price. Also comes in Aloe, Green tea, Milk tea, and Lemon tea.  You only need a little of the product with some water on your face because it lathers really well.  

first post! coastal scents, bh cosmetics, all cosmetics wholesale order!

just a few days ago i hauled a bunch of stuff from online shopping & i just goto wait till it comes! (:
when my orders come i'll be sure to start trying stuff out & do a bunch of reviews to post up on this blog !
i ordered a bunch of palettes and eyeshadows!

next: i'd really like to order the coastal scents 22 piece brush set.  i have heard many good things about it. heard anything about this set? let me know!!