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Colourpop Lippie Stix Review

Bonjour, my pretties. I’ve always been a fan of Colourpop because the astounding quality in their products always gives you the best bang for your buck. Recently, I ordered seven of their Lippiestix and it couldn’t have been a better decision. The names of the shades can be found on the bottom The first thing that caught my eye was the simple, minimalist white packaging of these lippiestix. …

My taste for makeup knows no limits! Well, my wallet would disagree. Ha. From my previous trips to both China and San Francisco, I’ve brought back a few items that seemed just too good to pass. The products stem from a variety of different Asian brands, categories, and uses. What many of them have in common are series of hype and reviews garnered lately on the internet that have prompted me to…

Ipsy Glambag June 2017

It’s here! My monthly sparkle of joy. These glambag designs only get cuter and cuter, as you can witness in this month’s theme Volume Up.   I can tell you that, from experience, Ipsy is by far one of the best makeup subscriptions out there that will bring a lot of bang to your buck, as you pay only $10 for a bag of stuff that is worth much more. What’s even better is that some of the items are…

Sephora Play May 2017!

Come with me to explore all the goodies I got this month from Sephora’s makeup subscription. It’s like a monthly pick me up! This month’s box adopted the theme The Rising Stars. The bag design strayed away from the regular drawstring style and took the shape of a plastic square instead. Additionally, they included some extra tips and tricks on their monthly brochure, which is definitely a sign…

Ipsy Glambag May 2017

The May glambag–equipped with a summer theme–can’t get any better! Ever since I’ve been reviewing my monthly items on the Ipsy website, I’ve been receiving products that are better suited to my interests. So, if you’re tempted to skip over that email asking you to review your bag Don’t! The more feedback you provide them, the better they become at tailoring your monthly bags to your beauty…

My Current Skincare Routine

It’s tempting to forgo any skincare routine after a long day. Take, for example, this picture: you walk into your house, you’re hungry, you’re tired, the cake of makeup is still sitting on your face. Just the thought of summoning whatever energy you have left to wash your face is already taxing enough, never mind applying the toner, mask, serums, creams afterwards… There were many days/nights…

This post was long overdue, since I made the purchase during my Birthday month of last year –coughNovembercough. Sitting in my Sephora wish-list, these gems have been emitting their enchanting lures of “Buy me. Buuuyyyy mmeee” for eons before I finally mustered the strength (and capital) to pull that trigger, i.e., the check-out button. I can stare at this ALLL day. So, what made the list?…

Best Dupe For NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer!

If you understand, or want to understand, how amazing the NARS Radiant Creamy concealer is, then this article is definitely the click-bait for you. I’ve slathered on countless concealers and only one has stuck with me through thick-and-thin, rain or shine, day and night, pimples and dark spots, summer and winter, etc, etc. It’s the NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer. The shade Custard has always been…

Sephora Play Subscription October, 2016

October is the month of spooks and scares; but for me, this was the month that I got accepted into medical school. I hope that when I become a doctor, I’ll still have the time to contour, blush, and highlight. Gotta look good during my rounds! On another happy note, Christmas comes for me every month in the form of Ipsy and SephoraPlay. And I can’t express how happy and eager I become when I…

Ipsy Subscription October, 2016

The darkened brown leaves not only shuffle in the light breeze but also whistle a tune that rings true throughout the autumn air: Fall has arrived, opening the door to one of the best times of the year, Halloween! Yes, and what better way to celebrate than receiving that pink package on my door that gives me a feeling as high as the checkout aisle in Sephora – you know, the one lined with travel…

Ipsy Subscription July, 2016

Play catch up with me! My July glambag was one of the best I’ve received and certainly reminds me of why Ipsy is worth the $10 every month. Come to think of it, the value of all the items combined does exceed the cost of what you pay for the subscription (For those of you thinking about your wallet). Theme: Hot Summer Nights and the bag has little life-savers on it. 1. Elizabeth Mott Show Me Your…

Sephora Play July, 2016

HOLA! I apologize for my 2 month hiatus and in advance for the ones in the future. As for my medical school process, I have completed my secondaries and received several interview invites, for which I’m extremely excited to attend! In the background, my makeup subscriptions have been piling up on my doorstep (not literally, I retrieve and take them into the house). If you guys have Ipsy or…

Ipsy Subscription June, 2016

七転び八起き (Nanakorobi Yaoki) That translates into “fall down seven times, stand up eight,” a Japanese phrase that I need to hold onto during the hard times. Besides that note of inspiration, another ray of light came in the form of a pink, metallic package. Yes. Ipsy has arrived for June. This month’s glambag has a punky rebel theme. I couldn’t be happier with the products. I’ve got to admit though,…

Too Faced La Creme Lipsticks Review

Roses are red, violets are blue. Sorry for not writing recently; I had a lot of work due! I’ve been on a suicide mission lately, drowing in my medical school applications. No time for Game of Thrones or Netflix. No time for anything at all. There are moments when I question my sanity, and whether or not I’m a closet masochist who relishes in the feeling of burnout. Okay, enough introspection. The…

7 Beauty Products You Should Try (May Favorites)

May is coming to an end. But Summer is starting! And what great way to begin the new season by mentioning the beauty products that I’ve been using the most for the past month. Factors that contribute to my selection choice include quality (of course, there must be results), pretty packaging, ease of use, and pigmentation. 1. Innisfree Green Tea Moisture Skin Don’t let its name confuse you. This…

Browsing makeup websites at 1 am is one of my favorite hobbies. I remind myself that it is harmless as long as I don’t buy anything. Only window shopping allowed. But this time, I was caught off guard when I discovered Too Faced La Creme lipsticks on sale for 50% off on their website :O Usually, they’re sold for $22 BUT on sale, they were $11. So, like a crazy nut, I frantically looked for the…

When I first started blogging, I didn’t expect people to give my posts a chance. I shared my thoughts and ideas for fun; writing was an outlet for me to escape the treacherous humdrum of life. With that said, I’m very grateful to all of you who read my posts. The last time I received an award was prehistoric.. So I’m very excited to be nominated for the Versatile Blogger Award by the wonderful…