FIRST IMPRESSIONS | Innisfree Summer 2015 Limited Edition Liquid Glow Shadow

As I'm sure most of y'all know by now, I'm a huge fan of liquid eyeshadows. I love how most don't require a lot of prep to look good. Shimmery shadows are my favorite kind but most powder versions irritate my sensitive eyes. Cream and liquid shadows are a nice alternative for sensitive shimmer eyeshadow fans like me! Anyhoo, Innisfree released 5 shades of the Liquid Glow Shadow in their Summer 2015 Collection. I have #01 Sandy Beach and #04 Green Sea here to review today. Let's see how well they perform!

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REVIEW | Innisfree Summer 2015 Limited Edition Auto Pencil Liners

Summer is officially over in the Northern Hemisphere but with temperatures in the 90's, it doesn't feel like it. This review is overdue but as the products are still available online at several retailers, I thought it would be okay to still post it. Innisfree is one of my favorite brands due to their idyllic, bucolic branding. I picked up two cushions, three liners, and two shadows. In addition, there were also nail polishes and skincare items but I have enough of those to last several lifetimes. Anyhoo, let's get on with the review!

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HAUL | Korean Summer Haul

Summer is almost over here in the Northern Hemisphere but California still hasn't gotten that memo. Here in SoCal, temperatures went up to 102 °F/39 °C! After I misplaced my ultimate fave eyebrow pencil from Etude House and two failed attempts to find a suitable replacement, I went back to testerkorea and naturally, picked up just more than an eyebrow pencil. I even forgot to grab my Etude House one... T_T

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UNBOXING | Ariel Memebox

The last of the Princess-themed Memeboxes I purchased, Ariel holds a special place in my heart. She's actually my favorite princess It's ironic really because being in water makes me nervous. Even watching videos about the ocean or ones where the camera goes underwater makes my heart beat faster. The Disney movie doesn't bother me and I love the songs; I can probably sing them all off the top of my heart! Anyhoo, the Ariel Memebox is focused on skincare which I hate buying but love trying, haha. All six items are full size-win!

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UNBOXING | Tinkerbell Memebox ✨

I go through many phases and I got this in one of my Memebox phases. I was obsessed with Disney princesses as a child and while Tinkerbell isn't really a princess, she made Peter Pan much more enjoyable for me to watch. My dad actually gave me a light-up feather pen with a Tinkerbell adornment on top that I cherish to this day :D I'm sure you all want to know more about the products than more of my Tinkerbell anecdotes so let's cut to the chase!

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PRODUCT SMACKDOWN ┊Missha M Flawless Stick Foundation vs Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation Stick

Ever had those days where you hardly had any sleep the night before and you've pressed the snooze alarm one too many times, giving you less than 10 minutes to get ready? Well, that's my everyday situation and most days, that's alright but some days, I have a presentation or something fancy to attend and my naked face won't cut it. That's where stick foundations come in to save the day (and my face)! The two that I tested are the Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation Stick and the Missha M Flawless Stick Foundation. Keep on reading to see which I think is better!

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UNBOXING | SoYoung x MEMEBOX: Soyoung Box

Happy Easter or Passover to those that celebrate it! I dyed am egg for the first time ever and it turned out really nice! Anyhoo, I wanted to share my thoughts on the I Wish Lovely MEMEBOX. I love watching Soyoung 언니's videos so I was excited when I heard she was releasing her own brand of makeup. Composed of 3 Stick Shadows, 2 Lip & Cheek multiple, and a concealer. I purchased the Soyoung Box which came with everything except the concealer.

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UNBOXING | Pony MEMEBOX + Shine Easy Glam Palette

I'm not the biggest fan of subscription boxes but I've had good experiences with MEMEBOX. Pony is a famous ulzzang in South Korea and she's one of my favorite Youtubers so I decided to take the plunge. I also got the Pony Memebox Shine Easy Glam Palette so there will be swatches of that in here too! 

The Pony MEMEBOX contains the Perfect Waterproof Soft Gel Eyeliner in 02 Moonstone, Lush Tint Lip Balm in True Red, Alive Keep Volume Mascara in 01 Jet Black, Easy Mix Block in Galaxy Pink and Shine Easy Glam 2 Palette. Swatches and thoughts are below :D

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UNBOXING | Holika Holika Memebox

I'm sure most of you have heard of both MEMEBOX and Holika Holika by now if you've dabbled in Korean makeup. This box is one of my favorites as I've been able to get use out of all the items, which is rare for me in mystery subscription boxes. Featuring mostly makeup, keep on reading to see swatches and my thoughts :)

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REVIEW┊ Holika Holika Skin & Good Cera Super Cream

Even though it doesn't feel like it here in sunny California (it's currently 76℉/ 24.44℃), autumn is coming in a couple of days and so I'm starting to pull out my heavy hitting creams, like this one from Holika Holika. The Holika Holika Skin & Good Cera Super Cream came in a Meme Box and I've been using it for the past couple of weeks. 

⇥ AT A GLANCE ⇤

This ultra-hydrating cream not only hydrates the skin but also enhances the water-holding capacity of the skin, thanks to the powerful hydrating ingredient, ceramide.

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REVIEW┊Holika Holika Bulgarian Rose Eye Cream

Continuing on with the skincare theme, I'll be talking about the Holika Holika Bulgarian Rose Eye Cream!If you're looking for a new one to try, read on to see if this one will be perfect for you :)

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UNBOXING | Free From Oil & Troubles Memebox

Summer means tanning, beach weather, and ice cream but it also comes with more oiliness and breakouts, at least for me. Luckily, Meme Box came out with the Free From Oil and Troubles Meme Box to help get rid of the pesky pimples so you can have a trouble free Summer!

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UNBOXING | Luckybox 3 Meme Box

I went on a bit of a Meme Box binge because I'm a sucker for Korean products. This time, I decided to give the Lucky Box a chance. The items are from Luckybox #3.

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UNBOXING | Banila Co Meme Box!

Ever wanted to try a subscription box? Do you like Korean products? The Meme Box would be just perfect for you as it is a subscription box filled with trending Korean products that are hard to find elsewhere!

Came in a pink plastic bag. Opened it to reveal a hot pink box bubble wrapped securely--though one of the item's boxes was dented. Overall, the box was wrapped securely and presented very nicely. 

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FOTD | ✿ Jun Ji Hyun Inspired Spring '14 Makeup ✿

I'm slowly catching up with my posts >.< I just had a midterm and now I have a paper due next Monday so it's taking me a while but I'll get there! I've never heard of Jun Ji Hyun before but after watching You Who Came From the Stars, I've completely become a big fan of hers and cannot wait to see what project she'll come up with next! Now, I do not claim to look like her but I love how her makeup was fresh looking, with the dewy skin as well as on trend, with the pop of orange on her lids, strong orange cheeks, understated orange lips and a bit of contouring. Like the title says, I'm going to show you how to get a fresh, on-trend Spring look without going overboard. ✿

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FIRST IMPRESSIONS | The Face Shop The Smim 3D Radiating Moisturizing Solution Ampoule

This past winter, my skin was beyond dry. It was so confusing for me because I have combination to oily skin. I had no idea how to help it retain its moisture, thinking that if I slathered on a thick cream, I'd be helping my skin. Doing that didn't help out my skin much and felt really heavy and uncomfortable. Layering my skincare would be much more helpful than slathering on one product.

Since I was at my parent's house for the break, I didn't have access to my usual products. I had a bunch of samples that I was accumulating at home so I decided to look in that stash for a solution. Long story short, The Face Shop The Smim 3D Radiating Moisturizing Solution Ampoule* (super long name) was something that I was hoping would help.

Photo courtesy of THEFACESHOP.com

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REVIEW| It's Skin Cleansing Oil in Brightening

Cleansing oils have barely started gaining traction in the US but they have been very popular in Asia, especially the famous Shu Uemura Cleansing Oils. I decided to try the It's Skin Cleansing Oil in Brightening, which is a budget-friendlier version than the Shu Uemura. There's 3 formulas, each designed for a specific skin type: oily, combination, and dry. Brightening is the one recommended for combination skin. Read on to see how I feel about this cleansing oil!

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REVIEW | Innisfree Eco Fruit Tint

I'm on a bit of a lip tint craze right now so I'm here to present to you another one that I've been trying out lately--the Innisfree Eco Fruit Tint! It has raspberry and orange extract to give you long lasting, vibrant color. This tint comes in two colors: 01 Cherry and 02 Orange. Today, I'll be reviewing the shade 01 Cherry. Read on to see what I think about it!

Left swatch was before blending and Right swatch was slightly blended out

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REVIEW | ♥♡ Etude House Kissful Tint Choux ♡♥

I haven't been this excited about a lip tint in a while so I'm super excited to bring you this post today! I have been wearing the Etude House Kissful Tint Choux in 01 Red Choux a lot since I've gotten it and I love mostly everything about it! (You'll find out why in a bit)

Photo courtesy of http://beautynetkorea.com

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HAUL | ✈ Makeup from Around the World ✈

Ignore the mask! I ended up returning it >____<

Hello everyone! I'm trying to catch up on my blog posts so you'll see a lot of them coming this weekend! I just uploaded my review on the Stila Perfect & Correct Foundation so please check it out if you're on the hunt for a new one. :) This haul was mainly done on beautynetkorea.com when they were having a sale on Etude House, Innisfree, and Holika Holika items so I definitely took advantage of that!

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