BEAUTY ROUNDUP | August 2016

The end of August has been a busy month for me as I went back to school. As such, blog posts will be even more sporadic than they already are, haha. But anyway, let's talk about all the products I've been using all month. This one is heavily skincare-based as I've been reaching for all the same things from the previous months, so if you want to know about my makeup favorites, check the previous Beauty Roundups!

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DE-STASHING PROJECT | Going Cruelty Free: Face Edition

Here's the next installment of my Going Cruelty Free De-Stashing Project: the Face Edition. If you aren't all caught up, that's cool, life's busy. The long and short of it is that I've decided to go cruelty-free. I'm starting off with my makeup because that's the easiest for me but then I'd like to sort through my skincare and haircare products as well. 

Note that these are mostly my non-cruelty free items with a few cruelty free items thrown in here because I have extra or just didn't care for them right off the bat. Eventually, I want to whittle down my cruelty-free stuff and develop a capsule makeup collection, if you will. So, let's start since I have a ton of products to go through!

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BEAUTY ROUND-UP | June 2016: The Throwback Edition

It's that time of time of the month when I share about all the products I've liked these past few months. I call this the throw back edition because they're all products I've had for a while. Pulling them out for the Great Purge (a destashing project where I go through my entire collection to use up all my non-CF products) reminded me how much I love them. I am going cruelty-free so most of these will not be repurchased but I'll still talk about them while  I have them. Without further ado, let's get into the products!

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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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UNBOXING┊IPSY Glam Bag September 2014♥

I'm not going to go on and on about what this is because most beauty-obsessed people would already know by now (¬‿¬) BUT the tl;dr version is that it's a $10USD monthly subscription service that includes 4-5 full-sized or deluxe sized products ranging from hair, skin, beauty, and makeup all encased in a cute little pouch. Now that we've got the formalities out of the way, let's hop into the products for this month's Glam Bag!

⇥ AT A GLANCE ⇤

I've been on the waitlist for forever and finally got my bag this month. The theme this month is Street Style. Inside, I received 5 products in my bag: Avon Big & Daring Mascara, Be a Bombshell Smooth Criminal Powder, Cailyn Art Touch Tinted Lip Gloss,   Mitchell & Peach Luxury Hand Cream, and a Pacifica 7 Free Nail Polish.

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FAVORITES | June & July 2014 ♥

I didn't have a June favorites since I wasn't trying anything new and still loved the products I had been using. July however, had a lot of new products that I can't live without and I've also rediscovered some old favorites, mostly lippies. Let's head right into these now :D

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REVIEW | Tarte Color Your World With Shades of Clay June 2014 (2nd Installment)

Let me preface by saying Tarte is one of my most favorite brands. The attention to cruelty free and natural ingredients really makes it stand out as an Earth-conscious brand. The Tarte Color Your World with Shades of Clay Collection is part of a 3 piece set from QVC that was available for auto-ship a couple of months ago. As far as I'm aware, the items in this kit, like the foundation, eyeliner, and blush are exclusive to this kit. The primer, finishing powder, lip gloss, and mascara are part of their current line up.

--AT A GLANCE-

The collection is built around the multitasking benefits of Amazonian colored clay. This 7 piece set contains all the products you'll need for a naturally flushed look. To perfect your complexion, the Colored Clay CC Primer and the Amazonian Colored Clay Liquid Foundation are up to the task. Finish off all your hard work with the  Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Finishing Powder. The Amazonian Color Clay Bronzer Blush in Peach Bronze will add a healthy glow and flush.  Eyes are the windows to the soul and the Amazonian Colored Clay Eyeliner in Espresso and the Lights Camera, Lashes 4 in 1 Mascara will frame those peepers to perfection. Finishing off your look, the Lipsurgence Lip Gloss in Flushed will add a pinky tint to your gorgeous pucker. All of these wonderful finds are encased in a large coral makeup bag.

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FAVORITES | February 2014 and Mini-Reviews on MUFE Full Cover Concealer and Benefit Fakeup Concealer!

So it's been really rainy today so the lighting was off. Still, I wanted to take pictures of everything so I apologize beforehand for the sucky quality. Now that the logistics are out of the way, let's head into my February Favorites! ❤❤❤❤

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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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HAUL | Sonia Kashuk, Sephora, and Ulta ♡

I picked up some things with all the great deals going on during the holiday season! I'm very excited to show them to y'all ♡

An overview of all the products I've hauled ≧◔◡◔≦

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REVIEW | Palladio's Rice Paper Blotting Sheets and Oil Absorbing Rice Powder ♥

So as many of you know, I have a combination skin type with an oily T-zone but normal cheeks. I prefer using blotting papers for touch ups instead of powder. This will help prevent the infamous cake face since I need to get rid of the shine a couple times a day. I usually blot my face 2 or 3 times a day, depending on how hot or active I am that day but with this paper, I'm good with just one blot! Lately, I've been using Palladio's Rice Paper Oil-Absorbing Blotting Tissues with Rice Powder. This is truly amazing!

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FAVORITES| August 2013 ❤

So this is my first ever Favorites ♡ but I’m very excited for it! All of these products are those that have been loved for quite a while now (though it doesn’t look like it).

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First Post!: Beauty Profile ♥

Welcome to my first ever blog post! I have always been a fan of reading blogs for the latest makeup launches and reviews. I was always attracted to their functionality and briefness. I mean, it's all nice to see a live video demonstration, but I never really have enough time to sit down and watch a ten-minute+ long video! Reading blogs is a much quicker process. Long introduction aside, let's get to the Beauty Profile! 

I decided to make one because I'll be reviewing lots of products (hopefully!) and so might not have time, space or remember to keep telling people about my beauty needs. This reference guide will hopefully be useful in deciding if a product I review is right for you or if you should pass! My Beauty Profile will consist of my foundation, concealer, and powder shades, my skin tone, type, and concerns, as well as my hair type. If you have any questions, comments, or recommendations, I'd love to hear them!

XOXO,

MWAH ❤

Foundation Shades

• Benefit Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow Makeup in "I'm so Money" Honey (summer shade)
• Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation Stick in 2.5 Warm Sand (winter shade)
• L'oreal True Match Super-Blendable Makeup in W3 Nude Beige (a bit too peach)
• Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation in 128 Warm Nude (a shade too dark)
• MUFE HD Foundation in 120 Soft Sand (winter shade)
• Stila Perfect & Correct Foundation in Tone (a bit too peach)
• Tarte Amazonian Colored Clay Liquid Foundation in Light (year-round shade)
• Urban Decay Naked Skin Foundation in 3.0 (a bit too peach/winter shade)

Concealer Shades (under eye)

• Benefit Fake Up Concealer in 02 Medium
• Maybelline Fit Me Concealer in 20 Sand
• NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Custard
• Revlon Photoready Concealer in 004 Medium
• Skinfood Salmon Dark Circle Concealer Cream in 02 Salmon Beige
• Tarte Maracuja Creaseless Concealer in Medium

Concealer Shades (Facial Imperfections)

• Benefit Boi-ing Industrial-Strength Concealer in 03
• MUFE Full Cover Concealer in 7 Sand
• NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Custard
• Revlon Photoready Concealer in 004 Medium  

Powder Shades

• Benefit Hello Flawless Custom Powder Cover-Up for Face in "I'm Cute as a Bunny" Honey
• L'oreal True Match Super-Blendable Powder in W3 Nude Beige
• Palladio Rice Powder in RP03 Natural

Skin Tone, Type, and Concerns

• Warm (Yellow) Undertone, Light-Medium
• Combination (oily T-zone, oily eyelids, normal cheeks)
• Acne hyperpigmentation scars, enlarged pores, acne-prone 

Hair Type

• Thin, fine, straight, flat
• black-brown color 
• Shoulder length

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Disclosure Statement: All products mentioned were purchased with my own money. I am not sponsored by any of the companies mentioned above and was not compensated for this post. All opinions are my own. Links are not affiliate links and are provided for the readers' convenience. Products marked with an asterisk (*) were either given to me as a sample or gift with purchase or given to me by my friends and family.

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