BEAUTY ROUNDUP | Year in Beauty: 2016 Edition Part 2

I decided to split this up into two parts because it was getting too wordy. Hopefully, this makes things easier to digest! In this part, I'll be talking about eight other products I've loved throughout the year 2016 but didn't have a category for them. *EDIT 7/18/18* Wow, it's now mid-2018...way to go procrastination. I literally had three products to talk about before I could post this and just left it until now...well, at least I have a good memory because those last three left a very lasting impression on me. >.<

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HAUL | Sephora 2016 VIB Sale

November is my favorite month because not only do we celebrate Thanksgiving in the U.S. (food! family! FOOD!), it's my birthday month! It's so dangerous because there's so many great sales to tempt me. I pretty much picked up items that I've had my eye on for ages and a gift for my sister. So let's get into the items. :)

I tried a sample of the First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream in my Samples Weekly Edit #2, and while it was too rich for summer, it's perfect for this drier fall season. The First Aid Beauty Winter Skin Savers ($38usd) contains one Ultra Repair Cream, One Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration in Vanilla Citron, and two Ultra Repair Lip Therapies, one in colorless and the other in Rosy Red. These are going to be a gift for my sister since she's been complaining about dry skin so I'll have to ask her whether or not it was a good one! Since I too also suffer from dry skin in the colder months, I bought a 2 oz tube of the First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration ($12usd). They come in various sizes but this one is a good size for me because I only need it for winter so I think this size would see me through the colder weather.

Lisa Eldridge always has the prettiest nails and I was mesmerized by a jade color she was wearing in one of her videos. I didn't want to get that one so I was looking for a dupe and came across the Formula X Nail Color in Supersonic ($10.50 usd). It's very similar in tone to my jade bracelet, so bonus points for that. I haven't tried it on my nails yet but will do so at some point in the future. Unfortunately, it seems as if this brand is being phased out of Sephora so check your local stores to see if they have this color. If you're interested in this color, OPI Jade is the New Black was my inspiration (not cruelty-free though).

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FIRST IMPRESSIONS | Sonia Kashuk Knockout Beauty Spring Collection

It's nearly summer yet I'm still stuck on this spring release from Sonia Kashuk. The Knock Out Beauty Collection has a wonderful message behind it. Some brands are capitalizing on different social movements and jumping on the bandwagon while turning a profit. Some view that as problematic but I'm all for beauty with a cause. 

After seeing photos all over Instagram, I decided to bite the bullet and purchase three items: the Knock Out Beauty Skin Glow in Golden Gloves, Knock Out Beauty Eye Liner in Split Decisions and Knock Out Beauty Nail Colour in Roll with the Punches.

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JUMP INTO FALL | 5 Summer to Fall Nail Polishes

It's starting to feel like fall here in California! The past few days have been cloudy and a bit warm but a lot cooler than before. I don't like making drastic changes to my appearance to herald the changing seasons  but nail polish is a simple and not permanent way to signal the change. Here are 5 summer to fall--or fall to summer if you're in the Southern Hemisphere--options for you!

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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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FAVORITES┊ ❆ Winter 2014: Beauty Edition ❆

Winter is coming and so are the holidays! I'm so excited and have been shopping like mad to get all my gifts for everyone. Online shopping is a savior for me because it's much quicker to grab a bunch of things for everyone and the deals are insane! Anyhoo, we're here to talk about beauty so let's jump into my picks for this winter!

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UNBOXING ┊Ipsy Glam Bag: October 2014

⇥ AT A GLANCE ⇤

Ipsy is a monthly subscription service that contains 4-5 deluxe and full sized products for $10 USD each month. October's theme is Beauty Candy, which fits right in with Halloween right around the corner. Side note: what are you going to be for Halloween?? I'm not sure what I'm going to be but I'm looking for some easy DIYs :D This month's bag includes the Epice International Purifying Exfoliant, Fig & rouge Hand Cream, Cirque Colors Nail Lacquer, Noyah Lipstick, and Skone Cosmetics TATTOOED Waterproof Eyeliner.

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HAUL┊ Sephora VIB Rouge Sale

So I know I'm supposed to be on a no-buying ban but the Sephora VIB Rouge Sale was just too tempting for me to pass up. I did control myself, picking up only 3 things for myself (the other two items are for my mom). The 4x bonus points was a good deal :D

I griped a lot when I hit VIB Rouge and this is a continuation of a previous post where I talked about the gifts I received for hitting VIB Rouge. Anyhoo, enough blabbing--let's get into the haul!

Sooooo many bloggers talked about this little lippie so I had to try out one. With 16 colors available, I had a hard time picking. I eventually left with Dior Addict Fluid Stick in 689 Vertigo. This is my first luxury brand lip product and I'm excited to report that this is a major hit with me! It goes on glossy but dries down to a comfortable semi-matte stain. Eating and drinking does not disturb this color too much. It wears down evenly so there isn't awkward lip ring action going on here. Scent-wise, it isn't unpleasant nor is it overpowering. The vibrant pink is bright but not neon, so it's perfect for summertime. I forgot about it for a while but I will definitely be pulling it out more often now! The only thing standing between me and more of these babies is the price. At $35USD each, these Fluid Sticks are quite a pretty penny. Still, my eyes can't stop looking at 893 Trompe L'Oeil, a raspberry plum shade.

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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 &amp; Daring Mascara, Be a Bombshell Smooth Criminal Powder, Cailyn Art Touch Tinted Lip Gloss,   Mitchell &amp; Peach Luxury Hand Cream, and a Pacifica 7 Free Nail Polish.

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HAUL | Nail Polish and Makeup from Ulta ♥

So this was the last haul I'm doing for a long time. If you're new here (welcome!), I'm on a No-Buy Ban because my makeup and skincare collection has been getting out of control lately. To keep my wallet full and my drawers from overflowing, I'm going to revisit some products that I've forgotten about and shop my stash of products! Long story short, let's get into the haul!

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REVIEW | e.l.f. Essential 15-Piece Nail Polish Set - Limited Edition + GIVEAWAY! (CLOSED)

Sandal weather is here! You know what that means--exposed toe nails. I don't know about everybody but wearing sandals with unpainted toenails looks incomplete and naked. With some nail polish, I feel a little put together, especially with the minimal makeup that the sweltering weather necessitates. If you're anything like me, there's nothing like $2 USD nail polish to get you excited and ready for the summer heat!

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FAVORITES | April 2014 ❤

This month's Favorites doesn't have too many products but there are many rediscoveries that I made from my collection. Let's jump right in!

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GIVEAWAY | e.l.f. Nail Polish! (CLOSED)

If you read my last post: e.l.f Essential Nail Cube in Party, you'll know what I'm talking about (I'll leave a convenient link for those who missed it). This was supposed to be my 100th blog post celebration, which was actually a Jun Ji Hyun Spring Inspired Look (which is worthy of being a Jun Ji Hyun tribute). Anyhoo, in the spirit of giving and prom (which is sort of a party), I decided to give away 9 nail polishes!

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REVIEW | e.l.f. Essentials 14-Piece Nail Cube in Party (Limited Edition)

I debated about whether or not I should post this since it's no longer available on the e.l.f. website, but you can find all of the shades in this set individually. Hopefully, this will help y'all decide which colors you should add to your collection!

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REVIEW | e.l.f. Essentials Nail Cube in Brights

I'm all about bright nails for Spring and Summer (all year round, actually). So I was really excited when I saw e.l.f. had a nail set full of bright, fun colors! I actually got this last summer and have really used a lot of the colors. Read on to find out how I feel about these nail polishes!

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FAVORITES | ❄Winter❄ to ❀Spring❀ Transitions

We're well in our way into Spring in the Northern Hemisphere so I wanted to show you the different products I'm using to complement the warm weather. I have some lip, cheek, face, eye, nails and some other random recommendations so let's jump right in!

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HAUL | ELF Nails and Eyes

Hello everyone! I've been doing some major hauling in the New Year (if you hadn't already seen from my previous posts) and this post is dedicated to ELF products. I really love ELF products because they are affordable. Some of their products are hit and miss but when I come across a hit, I really feel like the purchase is justified (and makes me a little less guilty). Read on for more about the products I picked up! (✿◠‿◠)

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HAUL + REVIEW | Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette and China Glaze Nail Polish ♡

 So this post has been promised for weeks now (Sorry!) but here it is! the long-anticipated Naked 3 palette is the latest addition to the Naked range. It is full of rose-y tones that'll suit most skin tones. I also picked up some China Glaze nail polishes that I think are perfect for the holiday season!

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HAUL| Sephora Goodies ♡

Hey everyone! Sephora had its annual VIB sale so I definitely took advantage of that this year! I picked up some really cool things and I can't wait to share them with you :) I'm sorry about the picture quality but I used artificial lighting because it was nighttime when I took these and was too excited to wait for morning >.<

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TIPS| Glitter Polish Accent Nail ✌

If you're anything like me, I love sparkly things! I just love how they catch the light and make my day a little brighter. It's like adding a fun bit of bling to your look without breaking the bank. An easy way to do that is to paint my nails with glitter. For every day wear, I usually only do one nail. But sometimes, the glitter isn't dense enough and you need multiple coats to achieve the lok you're going for, which can take ages to dry. This tip I learned from Janelle from elleandish on youtube is great for impatient girls on the go who want to add a little sparkle to their manicure!



Sometimes, glitter polishes aren't dense. I'm using the elf glitter polish and it is woefully lacking in glitter. Layering a matching color underneath can help the glitter look more dense!

From left to right: elf Glamour Girl, Sally Hansen's Golden-I, and elf Gold Star

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