REVIEW┊ Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick

awkward shot! My arm makes a cameo appearance..gah >.<

If you've spent any time in the beauty world, I'm sure you've heard many things about the Bobbi Brown Shimmer Bricks. I picked up two of them, in Apricot and Sandstone. These are limited edition but don't worry, these are still available at a number of retailers. If appearing like a refined shimmer goddess is on your to-do lists, keep on reading for more thoughts and swatches!

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REVIEW | Tarte Cheek Stain

So this post is long in the making but hopefully, you are are still interested in it! I bought Flush when I went to BeautyCon way back in July of last year but never got around to opening it up. It wasn't until a full set of Exposed popped up on ULTA that got me curious enough to buy and try it. *Spoiler Alert* Totally fell in love with the color, went on a scavenger hunt to find Flush, tried that one and was possessed to buy 3 more, bringing my total up to 5. I've been testing these out for almost 2 months now so I have definitely found a lot of things to say, so shall we get started? 

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REVIEW | TheBalm Cosmetics Instain Blush

Winter is settling in quite well here in the Northern Hemisphere and I'm still enjoying the cold weather. There's just something about a nippy morning that makes me feel energized for the day! Though I love a crisp morning, I'm more of a night owl. Waking up for 9AM classes has got me feeling like a zombie, colorless and lifeless. To inject some life and color back in my complexion, I like to add a dab of TheBalm Cosmetics Instain Blush, which I'll be reviewing for you all today!

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REVIEW | Revlon PhotoReady Cream Blush

It's been a hot minute since I last blogged! I just wanted to spend the last few days of break with my friends and family. The Spring semester has just started for me so excuse my lack of updates. Now that I'm more settled, expect to catch a couple more posts before the end of the week :D I'll go back to my regular posting schedule (Mon & Fri) once I catch up with everything!

Onto the actual product now! I'm reviewing the Revlon PhotoReady Cream Blush and the Revlon Cream Blush in Berry Flirtatious. These blushes were created to mimic the glowing skin of a beach beauty, what I really need right now since it's the dead of winter. This blush also claims to be creamy, buildable, lightweight, with a smooth application. Apparently, there are photochromatic pigments that bend and reflect light to provide cheeks with a beautiful glow. Let's see which of these claims ring true. *ominous organ music plays*

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ABOUT ME | TMI Tag

I've been revamping my blog lately--spot the updates!--and I wanted to add an "About Me" section. Not having a clue on where to start, I decided to post a TMI Tag instead. I'm a bit behind my regular posts, but I'm currently charging the camera I usually use so updates will be forthcoming!

1: What are you wearing? My standard blogging outfit: comfy, oversize t-shirt; basketball shorts but any loose bottom will do. I'm not too fussy about my clothes and since I blog from home, so no need to dress to impress!

2: Ever been in love? I'm still not sure what love is but to answer the question, yes? I mean, I've had a boyfriend before but he wasn't my world or anything. To be honest, the passionate, Hollywood rom-com sets such an unrealistic expectation that I am disillusioned with the whole "falling in love" concept. Before I get into a philosophical stream of consciousness about love, let's move onto the next question. Which is..

3: Ever had a terrible breakup? I've only ever had the one boyfriend so I have nothing to compare it to. If being dumped on your birthday through an instant messaging service when your ex-boyfriend had been cheating for months counts as a bad break up, then yes? It may not have been the best break up but after having several years to get over it, no, it's not terrible. 

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DISCLAIMER (updated 06/24/19)

All products mentioned (except for a select few that were gifts or samples) were purchased with my own money. I am not sponsored/endorsed by any of the companies mentioned on my blog and am not compensated for my posts. All opinions are my own. If I like something, expect me to shout it from the mountain tops and tell anyone who would listen! Conversely, if I dislike something, I'll point out what I specifically was disappointed in--it's all about constructive criticism here! As readers and the motivation behind why I write, your trust is very important to me so I would never lie about a product if it didn't work for me.

In the spirit of full disclosure, (CF) denotes a brand that is cruelty-free. (not CF) denotes a brand that is not cruelty-free. (unk.) denotes a brand whose status is unknown/unverified. (P) denotes a product I purchased with my own money. (*) denotes a product I received in PR. (GWP) denotes a gift with purchase. (sub.) denotes a subscription box item. Products marked with a caret (^) are affiliate links, which means I receive loyalty points for any purchase you make through using my link. Those points will of course be invested back into this blog. I started this blog as a fun hobby to disseminate information freely and widely with my fellow beauty enthusiasts so I'm not looking for any monetary gain. I'll also mention this information in the beginning and end of the post in case I forget to add the little symbols to indicate how I received this product.

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UNBOXING | ❅ December 2014 Ipsy Bag ❅

This post is super late since ipsy is sending out tracking codes for the latest edition of the Glam Bag but the items in this bag are my favoritest yet so I just had to give them a quick mention! If you're not familiar with the Glam Bags, it's a monthly subscription service curated by Michelle Phan and her team. It'll set you back $10usd per month but the items included are usually over that amount so you do get your money's worth.Each bag comes with 4-5 deluxe and full sized products catered to your choices according to the introductory quiz they have you take when you first sign up. I've only come across maybe 2 or 3 items I wasn't satisfied with so the quiz is quite accurate/I have low standards (when it comes to beauty, anyway). I've used these items for the past couple of weeks on and off so I can tell you a bit about each product :D

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HAUL + MINI-REVIEWS + EOTD | ⁂ Sephora Annual VIB Rouge Sale ⁂

Not the most glamourous background but it'll do xD

With 20% off at Sephora, temptation was too great and I picked up a few things I was interested in. As you can see, I restrained myself to 4 items so this will be quick! Reviews for some of the items are forthcoming :D I forgot to photograph the Marc Jacobs Enamored Hi-Shine Nail Lacquer - Collector's Edition in Midnight in Paris but the long and short of it is that I liked the dark, almost black color and the application but the shine wore off way too quickly for me and chipped sooner than I'd expect from a $24usd bottle of polish, even though I used my usual base and top coat. 

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FAVORITES | Year in Beauty: 2014 Edition

It's already the fifth day of the new year so this post is a bit late I've just been really busy running errands and visiting family and friends, running from one place to another like a headless chicken on a caffeine high. In no particular order, I'm really excited to present to you the 20 products I tried and fell in love with this year and the 4 that will never get a second pass in my collection. 

1. MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Invisible Cover Foundation (Feb) -- The first high end foundation I ever tried, I fell in love with the light but buildable coverage. Most importantly, it was the best color match for my yellow-toned skin. The wide color selection, packaging, and performance make it a staple in my makeup kit!

2. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer (May) -- The exorbitant price tag made me hesitate at first but again, the color match was spot on! I don't have to mix two colors like I used to, cutting down the guesswork, waste, and time spent getting ready by a good 2 minutes. Since I can use it on both my undereye circles and spots, it makes a perfect touch-up makeup bag companion. There's a bit of leakage at the top but that won't stop me from repurchasing this concealer!

3. Tarte Cheek Stain in Flush (Dec)-- This was a recent discovery  but it quickly made its way into my everyday rotation. I actually picked this up a while ago in the summer during Beautycon but only used it now that my skin has gotten quite dry. I've been meaning to post about this so I won't go into specifics but this is my favorite shade out of the ones I have (updated)!

4. Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Bronzer (Apr) -- Bronzer was not a part of my daily routine but this bronzer changed all of that. Not only does it smell like divine cocoa, the undertone is perfect for my tastes in contouring--no red or orange. One with a grey undertone mimics shadows best but those tend to look ashy on my warm skin tone. I got mine in a kit but I'm seriously considering purchasing it in a full size so I can take it everywhere!

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