Review ★ Peripera Heart Glow Stick

Hello!!

Today I will be reviewing Peripera's Heart Glow Stick in Pink Beam, which is from their Heart Glow collection! I bought this on a whim during Jolse's 15% off event, and since highlighting and contouring has become a lot more popular lately. Although those methods of accentuating features have been commonly practiced, I feel as if it has become a lot more prominent over the course of the year- noticeably with all the contour palettes that have come out.

I don't own many highlighters, and eyeshadows can be used for emphasizing certain features such as the nose bridge or cupid's bow. However, eyeshadows can be a bit too pigmented for areas such as the cheekbones, forehead, or chin, whereas actual highlighters/concealers are more subtle. But yeah! Please continue reading if you're interested in this super cute product!

This product comes in two colours which are Pink Beam and Gold Aura. Pink Beam was created for cool tones, whereas Gold Aura is meant for warmer tones. Although I lean more towards a warmer tone, I don't think something that is too bronze works as a highlighter for me. Although I think it serves a better purpose for those with darker skin tones. Even though I think Gold Aura would work better strictly for those with dark skin tones for a more bronze, sun-kissed glow, I do believe that Pink Aura would look good on anyone. It really comes down to your preferences, and the look you're going for.


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Review ★ Aritaum Honey Melting Tint // GIVEAWAY WINNER ANNOUNCED

Hello lovelies!

School started today, but I'll try to push out some reviews on requested products before it gets busy ^^~

I've been looking forward to reviewing the Aritaum Honey Melting Tints for the longest time, but I decided to hold off until I received my package from Jolse (which was a few weeks ago), since I ordered another 3 on top of the ones I purchased from Beautynetkorea. These lip tints have been all the rage, especially throughout this summer because of their trendy, vibrant colours!

I got a bunch of them because I'm a fiend when it comes to lip products, especially ones that are remotely similar to tinted lip balms c:.

There's a fair amount of colours available, but I got the following colours:
★ Peach Crumble
★ Strawberry Chips
★ Sugar Syrup
★ Pink Lemonade
★ Apple Tart
★ Lady Dessert

Pink Lemonade and Lady Dessert are from their summer collection, whereas the rest are from their normal collection. As usual, please continue under the cut for the rest of my review ^^!

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July/August Haul #2 ★ Korean Skincare & Cosmetics, and Sephora!

Hello lovelies!
I didn't do the cosmetics/skincare part of my July haul because my Beautynetkorea stuff took longer than usual (well, I've never ordered from the website, but I ordered from their ebay [f2plus1] a lot). So I decided to wait it out a bit and just do a haul for the past 2 months~ I've started drafting some reviews for some of the products. But let me know if you'd like me to review something in particular!

Please note that all items were purchased by me, so I'm not sponsored by any of the ebay stores or online retailers aha. Some Sephora items were purchased with gift cards I received for my birthday in June. The boxes make it look like there's a lot more than there actually is, but I included it for those who are curious about the exterior packaging. Some items don't come with a box, or I tossed it.

So I sorted this by Korean items, and then Sephora items. Everything is listed left to right~

T O P   R O W 
Holika Holika Seed Blossom Fresh Cleansing Oil (purchased from the Holika Holika store on Queen)
Etude House Wonder Pore Freshner (purchased from Beautynetkorea) // REVIEW
Etude House Ice Shot Toner  (purchased from Beautynetkorea)
The Face Shop Core Seed Purifying Essence (purchased from The Face Shop store at Fairview)

M I D D L E   R O W
Skinfood Black Sugar & Honey Wash-Off Mask (purchased from Jolse)
Mizon All-in-One Snail Repair Cream (purchased from Beautynetkorea - my first jar ran out)
Banila Co. Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm (purchased from Jolse)

B O T T O M   R O W
Skin Watchers Cooling Pore Mask (purchased from Jolse)

T O P   R O W 
Holika Holika Magic Pole Mascara (purchased from Jolse)

M I D D L E   R O W
Peripera Heart Glow Stick in Pink Beam (purchased from Jolse)
Innisfree Long Wear Cushion (purchased from rubyruby26) // REVIEW
Aritaum Honey Melting Tint in Lady Dessert, Peach Crumble, Sugar Syrup, Pink Lemonade, Apple Tart, Strawberry Chips (Peach Crumble, Sugar Syrup, Strawberry Chips purchased from Beautynetkorea, the rest are from Jolse)

IN THE MIDDLE OF EVERYTHING
Innisfree Jumbo Fillercara (purchased from Beautynetkorea)

B O T T O M   R O W
Holika Holika Aqua Jelly CC Foundation in 02 (purchased from Jolse)
Tony Moly BCDation (came free with the Beautynetkorea stuff)
Etude House Lock'n Summer Precious Mineral Any Cushion in W13 Natural Beige (purchased from Beautynetkorea)
Peripera Cushion Blusher in Pleased Pink (purchased from Jolse)

Everything is from Sephora

T O P   R O W 
First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush in Luminous Flush
MUFE Mix & Fix
Too Faced Cat Eye Palette
Yves Saint Laurent Le Teint Encre De Peau (Fusion Ink Foundation) in B20

M I D D L E   R O W
Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte Shine in 08 Pink in Confidence
Clinique bottom lash mascara

B O T T O M   R O W
NARS Satin Lip Pencil in Palais Royal and Rikugien
NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Vanilla and Custard
Estee Lauder Pure Color High Intensity Lip Lacquer in Electric Wine
Marc Jacobs Twinkle Pop Stick in Volver and Honey Bunny
Benefit Push-Up Liner // REVIEW

All from T&T LOL

Shiseido Tsubaki Damage Care Conditioner (my hair isn't damaged, but it makes my hair feel really soft and smooth)
Ma Cherie Air Feel Shampoo
Biore Facial Foam Scrub
Tweezers/thing for black heads (honestly, I just got it for the tweezers)
Bobby pins and hair ties at the top, because drug stores and other places sell them for like $5 LOL

I also bought the Etude House Lock'n Summer Proof 10 Cushion Liner, which isn't pictured. But I didn't include it because it came with the sponge that dried out the liner :c. It was quite disappointing because the concept was interesting.

Also, remember I still have my giveaway going on! It ends in 8 days, and you can still do a daily entry ^ u ^~

Review ★ Etude House Precious Mineral Magic Any Cushion in Peach

Hello, I have another review for you all!

I'll start off by saying that the product name is pretty long. I've never purchased any Etude House face makeup, so this will be my first time using one! The Any Cushion (referred to as such because the title is really long) is supposed to act as a base prior to applying the rest of your makeup. Cushion makeup has been really trendy as of late! From bases to BB/CC creams, to even blushes and eyeliners (Etude House's Lock & Summer line)~

Note that this isn't the Any Cushion BB cream, but a base makeup under the same line/name!

The Any Cushion comes in 3 variations: Magic Mint, Magic Peach, and Magic Pink. It's basically the cushion version of the Sweet Recipe Choux Bases which came in either a jar or a tube. Magic Mint is meant to cancel out redness, Magic Peach is for brightening up dull skin tones, and Magic Pink is meant for pale skin tones with red undertones.

I purchased the one in Magic Peach because I have yellow undertones, and plus, who doesn't want brighter, healthier looking skin? Continue under the cut for the rest of my review ^^!

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Review ★ Creer Beaute Sailor Moon Star Power Prism Eyeliners

Halluuuu readers~

I saw these eyeliners on Sasa and I had to have them LOL. These eyeliners are a part of the Sailor Moon Miracle Romance line, which also includes: the Star Power Prism eyeliners (4 liquid eyeliners and 1 pencil eyeliner), Miracle Romance nail polishes (5 colours based on the main 5 sailor scouts), the Shining Moon powder (which costs a mini fortune on ebay), and the Miracle Moon Lipstick (which is actually more like a lip balm).

I purchased the liquid eyeliners in black and brown, as well as the white pencil liner. I'll have a separate review for the white pencil liner to avoid this post being too picture heavy~

The eyeliners come in cute, girly packaging. I think it's really cute ^^. I don't understand any of the text on the packaging, and the back is in Chinese since I got it from Sasa. But the diagram shows you how you can wear it~

The design on the eyeliners are really cute too~ the white one is the black eyeliner, and the brownish-black looking one is the brown eyeliner. You might be thinking that it looks really similar to the Dolly Wink liquid eyeliner, and well... 

You aren't wrong LOL. 

They are pretty much identical to the Dolly Wink eyeliner, except for the design on the eyeliners themselves. The brush tips are also identical in terms of appearance, as well as the feel of it when I apply the eyeliner.

To be honest, I don't feel like there isn't any difference between the Dolly Wink and Creer Beaute Sailor Moon eyeliners LOL. That isn't to say that they're bad, because the Dolly Wink liquid eyeliner is definitely one of my favourite eyeliners out there. The eyeliners have a 0.1mm tip for thin lines and precision, but the brush is flexible so you can create thicker lines as well. They are waterproof, so you don't have to worry about smudging, or your eyeliner fading throughout the day (especially if you live in a warmer country!). However it is debatable whether it is smudgeproof, since some people have said that the Dolly Wink eyeliner smudges easily, so this might also be the case for these eyeliners since they're really similar. If that's a problem, applying a primer or eyeshadow before the eyeliner should help! I tried rubbing the swatches under water a little, and the black one didn't budge at all. The brown one lightened up a little though, but it's not like we usually rub our eyes when we have eye make-up on!

I have like no eyelashes lolol

It isn't opaque when you draw a single line straight through, but it's not a big deal since most liquid/gel liners require you to go over a few times so you have a perfect line. It takes around 2 layers to achieve an opaque black. You'll definitely love these eyeliners if the Dolly Wink eyeliners are one of your favourites!

Pros

+ Lasts all day

+ Waterproof

+ Smudgeproof

+ Cute packaging and design

+ Thin, flexible 0.1mm brush tip

+ Drugstore priced on Sasa
+ Easy to apply/glides on smoothly
+ Dries quickly

Cons

- Price variance between eBay and Sasa

- Availability

Rating: ★★★★☆

Where to purchase? I bought these from Sasa for $14.10 ($12.70 USD). You can also purchase it on ebay from anywhere between $15-18!

Are you looking forward to the Sailor Moon remake? 

Would you buy these eyeliners? 

What is your HG eyeliner?

Review ★ Mamonde Real Skin Founder

Hullo everyone!

I was supposed to upload this like last week OTL, but once again, school has gotten in the way @___@.

Today I will be reviewing the Mamonde Real Skin Founder in #2 for you~ Mamonde is well known for their high quality products, and for SNSD's Yuri endorsing their products. Also Sunnydahye (youtuber) mentions this product as one of her holy grail products in a lot of her videos, so I thought about trying it out since the reviews are also generally favourable!

There's only two shades available like a lot of other products, which is quite limiting. I think #2 is most appropriate for those who are an NC20 - NC25 shade, whereas #1 would be best for those are paler than that.

Description
(Information taken from ibuybeauti.com, and ebay listings)
It uses a new concept that fuses foundation and powder, which gives it it's name 'founder'. Experience foundation's thin and moist coverage, and powder's make-up fixing function at the same time. It consists of ingredients extracted from gold and pearl, which provides an elegant glowy effect. It also includes the following flower extracts: edelweiss, snow lotus, chamomile, jasmine, for a moisturizing effect.

The pact comes in a simple box with little information on it. All of the information is in Korean, but I assume that it's the standard kind of stuff (product name, functions,  maybe ingredients LOL). It's  understandable since it's a Korean product, although others brands have English on their packaging.

The pact itself is cute, and I'm really digging the metallic pink cover. I think it enhances the overall aesthetic appeal of the pact :3, but then again, I really like metallic pink. It comes with a sponge applicator, which is conveniently stored on top of an interior cover, so that the sponge isn't constantly touching the product. The sponge is surprisingly soft and flexible. I thought it would be similar to the sponge from the Isa Knox X2D2 CC cream, since it's still a dark blue sponge applicator and I feel like there's only so many variations of sponges. The sponge is the best way to apply the foundation, since it picks up and spreads the foundation well.

The texture of the foundation is really creamy and smooth, and it glides on when I apply it. It has a floral scent, which could possibly be irritating to sensitive skin since it isn't a very light fragrance. It's very lightweight, which makes it great in warmer climates, because the last thing we want is to physically feel a lot of make-up on our face when it is hot. My face is lighter than my body, so it does match my face quite well LOL. The finish appears matte on my hand, however it has a very mute dewiness when it's applied to my face. The foundation itself has light to medium coverage, so it covers a fair amount of redness and light discolouration, and it minimizes the appearance of pores; however, concealer is still necessary for dark spots and whatnot. It is also buildable, however I do not recommend layering it on because it will look cakey.

It lasts for around 5 hours (with setting powder on top) before I start to get oily, which is alright since that's the duration of my day at school with commuting and breaks in between classes! It is still cold out in Toronto, so it would probably last a few hours less in the more humid/hot places; perhaps 3-4 hours.

I would recommend this product for those with normal/combination/oily skin. It's lightweight, and the finish is matte with a hint of dewiness for that healthy, natural finish. You can also apply a finishing powder for extra wear without having that cakey feeling that comes with applying it over a thicker foundation. It is also good for those who live in warmer climates because it has the added sun protection too! At the same time, it probably will not last very long without reapplying or blotting if it is really warm or humid out.

I absolutely do not recommend this for those with dry skin or dry patches because it will emphasize those patches like no other. Although it claims to be moisturizing, it is not. I didn't even know some parts of my face were really patchy until I applied it, even though my other liquid face make-up products never emphasize areas that aren't dry to touch. It's also not the best to use in the colder weather due to the dry atmosphere. I don't think I've used any face make-up (liquid or powder) that emphasized dry patches like this one. Usually, I'll apply the Bourjois Healthy Balance powder on top of liquid face make-up to set it because it gets rid of the appearance of flaky/dry patches, but that didn't work with the Real Skin Founder :c. Some people say it has a more moisturizing effect and dewy finish if you mix it with their primer, so that might be a remedy for it~ But that's just more money spent for one product, when you can get something else :<.

Although I think people with combination/oily skin will like this product, I feel really let down by the fact that it emphasizes the dry patches on my face >__<. I also feel that it is quite pricey for the results, since there's cheaper BB/CC creams and foundations within the same price range that work better.

Pros
+ Lightweight
+ Natural
+ Matte/mute dewy finish
+ Easy to reapply on the go
+ Relatively long lasting
+ SPF 33, PA++ for sun protection

Cons
- Emphasizes dry patches/flakiness
- Expensive

Rating: ★★★☆ (I would have given it a 4.5 if it didn't accentuate the dry patches on my face)

Where to buy? I purchased it from ibuybeauti.com for $27.99. You can also purchase it at the following: Amore Pacific ebay ($28.70) and Twofacemall ($30.45).

Review ★ Etude House Drawing Show Creamy Eyeliner + GIVEAWAY WINNER

Hello everyone!

I hope you all had a fun Halloween (or Hallow's Eve, which ever you prefer) yesterday! I didn't do much aside from carve a pumpkin for a contest with my club (I only drew the gengar, and we didn't win anything OTL), and then go for all you can eat sushi at Spring Sushi in the AMC. I would have gone clubbing/partying if I wasn't sick = u=;;. If any of you dressed up yesterday, please let me know in the comments :D.

Today, I will be reviewing the Étude House Draw My Show creamy eyeliner. As much as I love gel liners because of their matte finish and long wear, I'm pretty lazy when it comes to using them because of the amount of precision required with a brush. However I started using this one because my Dolly Wink eyeliners have started to dry out :(, and I don't want to buy another until I find stuff I want on sasa.

Description 
(taken from the description on Jolse)
"Etude House Drawing Show creamy liner has an intense and vivid colour to enhance and define eyes for any look. Its smooth gliding texture and easy to control fine tipped brush makes for the most accurate application, and always results in clean and clear lines. Beacause of its easy use, this eyeliner if perfect for beginners. The waterproof formula adheres all day and night and holds up against sweat and sebum for long lasting wear."

I purchased it in BR401 brown (double shot), but they also come in the following:
- BK801: black, one shot (quick dry)
- BK802: black, double shot
- BK803: grey, double shot

I assume double shot means you can smudge it if you want a more smoky effect, or fix it easily if you make a mistake because it doesn't dry as quickly as BK801.

As usual, Étude House's packaging is adorable, but it was pretty difficult to get it out LOL. It comes in a generic pot, and a small eyeliner brush is included in the box. The brush appears pretty small because it has a lid on it, but you can put the lid on top to extend the handle! It isn't much longer than the brush that comes with the Maybelline gel liner. I don't know why, but I'm pretty bad at using the angled eyeliner brush, so I really like that it comes with a normal eyeliner brush. This type of eyeliner brush is good for beginners too!

The texture of the eyeliner is very creamy and smooth, so it glides on seamlessly! There's some glitter in it, but it isn't really noticeable. I've tried eyeliners that were tough to apply because of their drier consistencies, so the brush would pull on my lid as I applied it. As you can see from the swatch, the stroke is true to colour, and opaque. You can get a solid stroke in one swipe, which is a good thing because that means you use less product :D. It's easy to fix if you make a mistake too.

I've used this several times now, and I can honestly say that the eyeliner is long-lasting! I have classes from morning to afternoon/evening, and my eyeliner is always still in tact by the end of the day. It doesn't smudge throughout the day too! I think this eyeliner would work especially well for those whose lids get oily throughout the day. On top of being smudge proof, it is also waterproof! I'm not sure about swimming since I don't swim with make-up on LOL, but it will definitely hold up if you got stuck outside on a pouring day without an umbrella, or if you have a hardcore workout at the gym or something.

This review is pretty short, since gel eyeliners are pretty generic. However, Etude House's gel liner is a great alternative to the more expensive brands such as MAC or Bobbi Brown. It is drug store priced at around $9-10, so it is wallet-friendly too! The more you save, the more you can spend on other things :D. This product does everything it claims to do, so you are definitely getting what you pay for. I think I might buy the black one in the future ^^

Pros
+ Long-lasting
+ True to colour
+ Creamy texture for a smooth application
+ Pigmented
+ Doesn't smudge
+ Small eyeliner brush included
+ Easy to use for beginners

Cons
- None

Rating: ★★★★★

Where to buy? I purchased this from Jolse for $9 (link). You can also find it at the following places: f2plus ($10), cosmetic-love ($13).

Also, congratulations to Ashley Wong for winning my first giveaway! 

If you didn't win this time, I will be having another giveaway closer to the holiday season c:.

Haul ★ The Face Shop & Others

Hello everyone!

At the beginning of October, The Face Shop opened a store at Fairview Mall (there's also one at Markville Mall) in place of what used to be Fruits & Passion, so now I don't have to travel all the way to Pacific Mall for it. Although Pacific Mall still has Holika Holika, Tony Moly, and Missha. Anyways, The Face Shop was having an opening promotion, so I couldn't help myself~

The stuff is more expensive than e-bay (y'know, import duties, taxes, etc.) but it's good for the convenience. There isn't a great price difference when it comes to the cheaper items (eyebrow pencils, face creams, etc.), but there is for the the products from their skin care lines ($10-15 difference from e-bay sellers, not so much with online stores). I bought a few things because of their opening promotion, which was something like $5 off $15, $10 off $25, $15 off $35, which is pretty awesome! Some of the stuff was out of stock due to the amount of business they've gotten, and they don't sell some of the things that are found online. But they do sell gift sets in cute boxes, which makes a great gift for a parent, relative, or friend :D

Also throwing in some of the stuff I got in the past few months or so, to my post is lengthier~

The Face Shop items: Mild Papaya Peeling (gel?), Chia Seed 0% Oil moisturizer/cream, Face It Radiance Dual Veil concealer in nb23, Mango Butter lip care cream, Chia Seed toner samples (the two small boxes on the left), Crystal Water Super Gel and something else under the Crystal Water Super Gel samples(I legit do not know what they are because it's all in Korean D:, but it's part of one of their skin care lines).

Other stuff: The Face Shop volcanic clay nose strips, The Face Shop Lovely Me:Ex magic pink powder mask, Mizon Snail Repair BB cream (SPF32, PA++), Holika Holika Face 2 Change CC cream (SPF32, PA++), Mizon Snail Recovery Gel (it came as a 2 for 1, so the other one is in the giveaway). All from f2plus1.

Tony Moly Egg Pore set: Black Out Oil Gel, Tightening Pack, Silky Smooth Balm. I purchased these from Jolse.

And on the more expensive end...

Chanel Vita Lumiere foundation. This is my current favourite foundation/face make-up 8D.

Yves Saint Laurent glossy stains in 105 (Coral Hold Up) and 14 (Fuchsia Dore). I really like the texture, feel, and lasting power of these stains. But the scent is off-putting because it smells like alcohol D:. 

Remember, I have a giveaway going on until November 1st (next Saturday)! I won't be making a banner because I don't have enough time, but you can just use it as a free entry if you want LOL. I won't check that particular one. I'll probably have another giveaway around the holiday season too ^^

Also, please let me know in the comments if you want a review on a certain item! I will have a review up soon ^^!

★ GIVEAWAY ★

Hello everyone!

It feels like forever since I last posted LOL.

So I've been meaning to do this giveaway for awhile, but school has kind of gotten in the way of active blogging. I'm grateful to everyone who has followed me so far, so this is my way of giving back! I never thought that I would be at almost 100 followers on blogger * A*.

This is my first giveaway on blogger, although I have done one on tumblr before~ I'm not sure if I'm missing out on any information and whatnot, but please let me know if I am! I put it whatever I felt fit for the rafflecopter options OTL.

All items were purchased by me at one point or another, but I never got around to using them. I feel that someone would make good use of these things ^^. All items are new in package/unopened, so they haven't been tampered with! I added in some other stuff to make my giveaway a little more appealing LOL. Of course, you're probably really curious as to the prizes of this giveaway!

Note: Although I don't believe any of the skin-related samples (masks, moisturizers, CC cream, etc.) will cause problems, I think it's important that you do a search for some of the items before using them, especially if you have sensitive skin.

Prizes

★ Benefit World Famous Neutrals - Most Glamorous Nudes palette (2 cream eyeshadows, 4 normal eyeshadows)

★ Dolly Wink eyelashes no. 2 

★ Dolly Wink eyelashes no. 7 - lower eyelashes

★ Mizon Snail Recovery Gel
★ Maybelline Baby Lips in Peach Kiss

★ A bunch of samples (masks, CC cream, moisturizers, etc.)

Rules

★ There will only be one winner who will be randomly selected by rafflecopter

★ Please make sure the e-mail you provide with rafflecopter is an active e-mail!

★ I will e-mail the winner, and the winner must contact me within 3 days otherwise I will select another winner

★ It is open internationally

★ It will end on November 1st, 2013 

★ You can get multiple entries with the options listed on rafflecopter

 ★ I guess for safety measures, you should have parental permission if you're under 16 LOL

No banner right now, but maybe I'll make one later > A<.

a Rafflecopter giveaway