Skincare Empties ::Empties Week Day 5::

We made it to the end of Empties Week! Today's post is all about skincare. If you've missed any of days 1-4, you can check them out here: Day 1 Mascara Day 2 Makeup Day 3 Body & Fragrance Day 4 Haircare ...

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Hair Care Empties ::Empties Week Day 4::

Empties Week is almost over! If you've missed any of the other days, you can check them out here: Day 1 Mascara Day 2 Makeup Day 3 Body & Fragrance Joico K-Pak Color Therapy Luster Lock Pros: Hydrating, smoothing Cons: Price I won this from a giveaway Joico was doing, and ended up...

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Body and Fragrance Empties ::Empties Week Day 3::

Hello friends and welcome back for day 3 of Empties Week! Today is all about fragrance and body products, one of my favorite categories!  Bath & Body Works Rain Kissed Leaves Shower Gel Pros: Calming, clean scent Cons: Price I love Rainkissed Leaves, it's one of my all-time favorite...

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Makeup Empties ::Empties Week Day 2::

Welcome back for day 2 of Empties Week! Today we'll be talking about makeup. If you missed day 1 (mascara) you can check it out here. On to the fun stuff! ...

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Mascara Empties ::Empties Week Day 1::

Welcome to Empties Week! So... you see what happened was, I went through my makeup stash and was trying to use up a bunch of products so I could streamline my collection before we moved back in October. I was also close to finishing several products, so I ended up with a whooole lot of empties....

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Recent Favorites + A Flop

It's been a few months since my last favorites post, but they're some of my favorite posts to write. I've got some great products to share with you today that I've really been loving (including some non-beauty favorites!). Hopefully you'll love them too! ...

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[Review] Sunday Riley Power Couple: Luna Sleeping Night Oil and Good Genes Treatment

The Sunday Riley products I use are by far the products I get the most questions about, and understandably so. The entire Sunday Riley brand has a cult following and hype galore, but it also comes with a high price tag and a bit of controversy regarding some of the ingredients such as dyes...

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[Review] Somang Keratin Silkprotein Hair Aqua Essence

Hello friends! I've nearly used up the Somang Keratin Silkprotein Hair Aqua Essence that I received in a Jini Beauty Box a few months ago (paid for with my own money), so I thought now would be a great time to review it for y'all. What is it? A leave-in conditioner containing keratin to help treat...

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May Coop Raw Sauce Review

As promised, here's my review of the May Coop Raw Sauce, which has become a k-beauty classic. It's a much buzzed-about product known for giving the skin a radiant glow. But did it live up to the hype? May Coop Raw Sauce 1.35 oz bottle Disclosure: This product was purchased by me, with my own money....

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What's In My Go-To Eye Shadow Palette?

Hey friends! As you probably know by now, things have been very hectic for me lately between house hunting, packing, getting ready for a friend's wedding, and preparing to start at a new school and a new job. Early on in the craziness, I realized that one of the tasks that slows me down the most when...

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July 2016 Favorites

Things are a little bit crazy for me at the moment. I'm starting classes at a new university (if you're curious, I'm working on a Bachelor's of Science in Communication), preparing for a friend's wedding, which I'm also a bridesmaid in, and doing the bride's makeup, starting a new job, and to...

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[Review] Jini Beauty Box June 2016 Normal/Combination Skin

Hey friends. Now that I've had a chance to use everything in this month's box, it's time for me to share my thoughts with you.  If you haven't heard of Jini Beauty Box before, they're a monthly Asian beauty subscription box that retails for $24.95. The box usually contains mostly skincare,...

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[Review] April Skin Magic Snow Cushion Pink in 01 Pink

Today, I'm going to be sharing my full review on the April Skin Magic Snow Cushion Pink, which is a pale pink primer in cushion form, meant to brighten skin. I've previously reviewed this product briefly on Instagram, but I wanted to give you guys more details about the product. This product was sent...

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[Review & Swatch] Urban Decay Naked Skin Foundation (Shade 1.0)

I'm a bit of a foundation junkie, due in part to my difficult to match skin tone (pale, yellow-leaning olive*), as well as my general fussiness when it comes to foundation. It needs to be lightweight and skin-like, but still provide enough coverage to cover up redness and minor blemishes. It also needs...

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Behind the Scenes: Beauty Blogging Equipment and Tips

First, let me start off by saying I'm by no means an expert. This is all based on my own personal experiences, and the equipment that I use to fit my particular needs (space, money, and simplicity). Much of what I'll share here today are things I learned along the way, often out of necessity and frustration....

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Review: Take Out Spa My Renew Bottle and My Bright Bottle Sheet Masks

I picked up the Take Out Spa My Renew Bottle and My Juicy Bottle masks a couple of months ago when HKC Plaza was having a sale. I was also on a bit of "juice" mask kick, spurred on by my love of the Ariul Juice Cleanse masks. I saw the Take Out Spa masks, and figured I'd give them a try. ...

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My Favorite Summer Lip Products

I used to think I didn't have an addiction to lip products, but then I had to buy a small spinning tower to store them all, and I realized I was just in denial. My love of lip products stems from always wanting to have the exact right color and finish for whatever makeup I'm wearing. What can I say,...

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May 2016 Favorites

Confession: I'm a summer-hater. Yep, I hate the warmer weather, and the long days spent feeling like I'm trapped inside the house because it's too hot to do anything outside. I'm a fall/winter kind of girl. I want cloudy skies, the crunch of dead leaves (or better yet, snow! but good luck finding that...

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Review: May 2016 Jini Beauty Box for Normal/Combination Skin

Another fun box from Jini Beauty this month! This month's box included a couple of products from brands I hadn't heard of, which is always fun, plus an interesting surprise in the form of a hair essence.  If you haven't heard of Jini Beauty Box before, they're a monthly Asian beauty subscription...

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[Review and Swatch] Buxom Wildly Whipped Lightweight Liquid Lipstick in Centerfold

The Buxom Wildly Whipped Soft Matte Lip Color is a very polarizing product; you're either going to love it or hate it depending on your personal preferences for lip color formulas. My own opinion on the product falls somewhere in between. I can see why other people might like this, but for me, it's...

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[Review] April 2016 Jini Beauty Box for Normal/Combination Skin

Hey friends! Today I've got another review for you, this time for the April 2016 Jini Beauty Box for Normal/Combination Skin. This has quickly become one of my favorite subscription boxes, and I think this is the best box yet! If you haven't heard of Jini Beauty Box before, they're a monthly Asian...

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[Review & Swatch] Tarte Tarteist Lip Paint in Namaste (on NC 10/15 Skin)

Oh, Tarteist Lip Paint, I wanted to love you, but I just don't think it's going to work out. It's not me, it's you. Let me start off by saying, some people are going to like this product, I'm just not one of them. I'll do my best to explain why this product may work better for some people...

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April 2016 Favorites

If this was a food blog, the picture below would be the absolutely delicious flatbread pizza I had for lunch today, or maybe the spicy vegetable soup I made last Friday night. Alas, we're talking about beauty favorites today, so you'll have to find your foodporn elsewhere. And, uh, sorry if I just...

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[Review] Su:m37 Miracle Rose Cleansing Stick

I tried the cult-favorite Miracle Rose Cleansing Stick, and all I got was a face full of zits. Yes, this cleanser made my skin throw a wee bit of a tantrum. However, before we get into the rest of the review, I just wanna remind you that everyone has different sensitivities, and the products that break...

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[Review] Jini Beauty Box Normal/Combination Skin March 2016

Aaaand we're back. Excuse the long break between posts, I've been bogged down with schoolwork and also went out of town for a bit. You know how it is when you go out of town, it takes awhile to get everything back to normal, especially when you go out of town the week before finals start (thanks mom)....

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[Review] Jini Beauty Box February 2016 (Normal/Combination Skin)

It's here! It's here! I'm so excited to be bringing you guys another review of a new subscription box—and in one of my favorite categories: Korean skincare! When this box was first announced I did a whole post explaining the concept and features, so if you're looking for more in-depth information...

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MaskBox: Sheet Mask Subscription Box Review February 2016

Today I've got a brand new subscription box to share with you! Maskbox is a monthly sheet mask subscription box. Each month you will receive between 2-6 masks, depending on the plan you choose. Plans start at $10. I'll discuss the subscription options in more detail down below. Maskbox is based in...

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Grunge-Inspired Burgundy Smokey Eyes With Brown Lips

I'm so excited to share this look with you today! I know it's going to be something you either love or hate, but I had so much fun creating this look, and I love the way it came out. My day-to-day style is more on the glam side, but I love and appreciate all styles of makeup. I've got a definite soft...

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SocialEyes Lash Try-On

Mmmm, lashes. I never really thought I'd be a false lash junkie, but over the course of the last eight or so months, I've purchased more lashes than I can fit into my little 3-drawer Sterilite tower. Oops. Time to reorganize things, I guess! Because I can't resist affordable lashes, I picked up a bunch...

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Why Do So Many Asian Beauty Products Mention Jeju Island?

As someone who has recently (as in the last 6-8 months) taken the plunge into Asian beauty, I spend an absurd amount of time scouring the internet for info. What can I say, I like rabbit holes. *shrug* My nerdiness makes me want to know ~all the things~, so my spare time has quickly been filled up by...

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