Favorite Products of the moment

So I promised on my last post on what my favorite lush product is (I know it's been AWHILE) but here it is! (Also, I've sent out all the packages from my blog sale. If you haven't received your items, you should be getting it soon!)

LUSH Sugar Babe Sugar Scrub

This is the best thing from LUSH. It's basically an exfoliating body scrub full of extra virgin coconut oil and after I finish showering with this, my body is SUPER SUPER SUPER soft. In my whole entire life, this is the ONLY scrub that has made my skin so soft. I seriously don't need body lotion after this, and I couldn't stop touching my legs! I wanted to do a review on this because this is my favorite product from LUSH and I think it's underrated since not a lot of people have mentioned about this. This thing last for a long time too, 1 bar lasts me for about 6-7 showers. (Of course I don't use it daily) You cut it up in pieces (extremely messy though) then run it through some water and crumble it on your hands. After that, it would melt into a sugary scrub and you just slather it on your body. I just checked online and LUSH came out a new sugar scrub called the Fairy Tale Sugar Scrub (smells like the Yummy Yummy Yummy body wash) and I can't wait to try that out! Please, you guys need to try this out it's the best thing ever! I'm already on my second bar & I also purchased the Sugar Scrub Sugar Scrub (The green one, good for fighting cellulite) I can't wait to test that out. :)

LUSH'S BIG shampoo



This shampoo is amazing. It smells wonderful, like a powdery scent. It lathers wonderfully and best of all, it makes my hair SQUEEKY clean and soft. The salts might be weird at first but all you do is slather it in your hair and it would instantly dissolve and turn into lather. I don't know what it is about this product, but it seriously cuts half the time out of drying my hair. Once I get out of the shower, I towel dry my hair and in 10 minutes, my hair would be dry already (no blow drying involved!) The only thing that I don't like about this product is that I don't feel like it gives you BIG hair. If anything, i feel like it flattens it! But the pro's definitely beats out the only con and I can just apply my fat hair lotion from GHD. Definitely should try this out!

St. Ives Collagen Elastin Facial Moisturizer



I think I found my new HG facial moisturizer! This moisturizer is like seriously a dream come true. It restores moisture for visibly softer, smoother skin. I've been using this for a week and when I wake up, my skin is SO radiant and soft! Alhough this says "restores moisture", it definitely does not make you oily. I have oily skin and the mosturizer is so light that it just sinks into your skin within seconds. It smells so fresh and best of all, you only need a LITTLE product to get your whole face and neck. It comes in a huge tub of 10 oz and the best thing of all? It was only 6$ ! You might even be able to get it for 4$ if you catch their sales. I don't even use my Clinique facial lotion anymore because it's THAT good. (It was 24$, what a big ass price difference!) This is the best moisturizer ever, i'm never going to stop using this! I love love love it, seriously girls you NEED this. Even if you don't like it on your face, you can use it as a neck cream as it restores collagen elastin. :) Absolute LOVE!



Update picture of me & the bf. At a Thai resturant called Songs :)
Until next time lovelies! <3

Products I'm loving & 1st blog sale!

Hey gals, I'm so sorry I haven't been updating much but I know it's no excuse. I have just been so lazy lately and so busy! School just started and I've been bombarded with readings and assignments. I still read my daily dose of beauty blogs though, it seems like it's the only place where I can take my mind off things & just dive into vanity. I've decided to blog about the products I'm loving right now because I LOVE those videos/blog posts myself! Hope you enjoy :)

CARMEX Moisturizing Lip Balm: I don't know why it took me so long to get this. It has the consistency of Vaseline and the tingly soothing feeling of Burt's Bee's Lip balm. Perfection in a tube and a little goes a long way.



Lancome Aqua Fusion Teinte: This is a lovely Tinted Moisturizer. I have it in both shades. 1 Naturel is for the winter and 2 Sand for the summer. It smells lovely fresh and contains SPF 20. This is great if I don't want something too heavy and is very hydrating. I picked this up at the Lancome Cosmetics Outlet for 10$!! This retails for 36$! I got the last shade 2, some lady wanted it but I grabbed it before she finished testing it out on her hand and by the time she wanted to pick up her own bottle, it was all gone. She kept staring at the bottle I have in my hand, haha. You snooze you lose!


ELF Make up remover Cleasing Cloths: These babies are surprisingly WONDERFUL! They are better than a lot of cleasing wipes I've used. It smells lovely (fresh summery scent) and is infused with Aloe Vera Extract for Moisturizing. These take off make up SO WELL. I love the fact that there is a lid for it so the product doesn't dry out. Honestly, half of the cleasing cloth gets rid of all my make up already so I cut them up to conserve :) I have 4 of these for back up, I wish I bought more! If 3$ isn't cheap already, I bought this when they had a sale for .75c each. I love deals!



Maybelline Super Stay Makeup 24 Hr: This foundation is simply THE BOMB! I've only used it for 2 days but it makes my face seriously FLAW-LESS. It claims to withstand heat, sweat and humidity. It is Oil-free and non pore clogging. This stuff does not break me out at all and looks beautiful. I've never had a foundation so perfect for me. I've tried MAC SFF which broke me out and Revlon which was too thick for me. this is breatheable and extremely wearable. I have it in shade Classic Beige. For reference, I'm am NC3o for MAC. (Summer shade) I also have this in Nude (It was BOGO half off, and it's going to be my winter shade which is NC25).



ELF Warm Bronzer/ ELF Complexion Brush & Powder Brush: The Warm bronzer is lovely for a nice contour and highlight color. It doesn't make me orange but gives me a nice golden glow. It's perfect because now I won't have to repurchase my expensive NARS laguna bronzer! I use the Complexion brush for highlight and counter, and the Powder brush for my powder foundations. Extremely high quality brushes for an extremely low price. LOVE!



MAC Well Dressed Powder Blush: Beautiful blush with silver undertone. Perfect for that quick pick me up glow! So pretty I love it!



Every day Minerals foundation in Light Olive Intensive: This has been one of my favorite mineral foundations of all time. If i'm feeling lazy, I would dab on concealer and use this. It's quick, easy, and best of all gives great coverage!



Clinique All about eyes: This is great for an eye cream. It has a gel like consistency and goes on velvety smooth. It diminishes the look of circles, shadows, puffs and lines. I don't know if it's a placebo but I have noticed my bags being lighter and less bags! Take it from a girl who wakes up at 6:30AM for school. (Havn't had to wake up this early since HS! Ugh.)



Bath and Body works Sleep Body Lotion & Sleep Pillow Mist: This is great if I want to relax and fall asleep faster. I also have the Sleep Massage Oil and everytime I massage my boyfriend with it, he knocks out! He claim that it's like a drug or something lol. It has a lavender Vanilla scent which is lovely. I have a back up of the pillow mist since this one is running out. A little goes a LONG way!

FOR SALE!
I also have a few items up for sale because it's been sitting on my desk unused OR I have back ups of it and am probably never going to finish up my current one. If you are interested, please leave a comment below! Paypal and US only. Shipping is included with the price. Sorry, it's my first time so I want to keep it simple! Happy shopping ;)


Brand New in Box: Victorias Secret L/S in Satin Sheets $11


USED ONCE 99% left: MAC Mineralize Satin finish SPF 15 foundation in NC25 $24


*SOLD*
Swatched 2xs ONLY: (Has box & plastic on top) MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Petticoat (LE) $25



*SOLD*
Brand New in Box: Missha perfect Cover BB cream No. 23 (SPF 42) 13$



Brand New in Box: Lancome Fever Gloss in Femme Petale 15$



Brand New in Box: Lancome Juicy Tubes in Strawberry Sorbet 15$



*SOLD*
About 80% left in both: MAC Studio Fix Fluid in NC35 and NC37 (Summer shades) I really want to love this and I kept trying to use this, but this just broke me out :( Hopefully it will go to someone who would love it. 12$ each or 20$ for both



About 80% left: Revlon ColorStay 300 Golden Beige (Around NC25 for MAC) I really tried to love this as well but it broke me out too! I have such sensitive skin I hate it. This is 8$

Me& the BF (Throw up a pic for a touch of Lily!)




My Fav. of all time, colorful skies & sunsets. Stay tuned for a review on my favorite product from LUSH and have a great week !

Lipstick Whore

I am slowly becoming a lipstick whore! I believe I own enough but I just want more more more! Here is my Lipstick collection thus far, enjoy ladies :)

MAC LIPSTICK


L-R : Strobe blossom, Creme D' nude, 1N, Utter Pervette, Cuterster, Way to Love, Angel, Speed Dial, Colored Crafted. On the side is my Creme D' Nude L/S and Pink Fish TLC.

If any of you guys are wondering what this is, I melted my MAC Creme D' Nude L/S in this pot because it was mushy already (Left it in the heat). It's pretty much solid but I felt like I shouldn't waste a drop of it so I mushed some to the side as well. (Thus making it look liquid-y and creamy) This was fairly simple, I will be doing more of this if any of my lipsticks are messed up. :)

MISC. L/S


L-R: L'oreal Fairest Nude, Chanel Ipanema, NYX Thalia, Clinique Rose Taffy, Sephora N27, Victoria's Secret Spontaneous, Victoria's Secret Satin Sheets, Brucci Blooming Lilacs, Brucci Red on Red.

MAC LIP GLOSSES


L - R: Love Nectar Lusterglass, Viva Glam VI S.E. Lipglass, Smile Dazzleglass, Baby Sparks Dazzleglass, Money Honey Dazzleglass, Like Venus Dazzleglass.

MISC. LIP GLOSSES


L - R TOP: Aerie Blush Rose, Burts Bee's Zesty Red, Burts Bee's Sweet Pink, Sephora Bronzed Beauty, Milani (no name), Sally Hansen Lip Inflation Clear, ELF Oasis, ELF Champagne.
L - R BOTTOM: Chanel Twinkle, NYX Sweet Heart, Nars Strip Tease, Hard Candy (no name), Sephora (no name).

OTHER LIP STUFF


L-R: Vasaline, Smashbox Lip Exfoliant, Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer Radiance - Merlot - Toffee, ELF Lipliner Natural, Sephora Lipliner 135, Jordana Lipliner Rose Blush.

FOTD: Love my pop of color! Kate, you asked me a question on my last post but I had no idea how to respond to you! I mix the BB cream and TM together and apply it with my fingertips. The EDM is applied with one color but I showed both to let you see that they both work well for me. Hope this cleared things up :)

Eyes
ELF Eyebrow kit
Black track Fluidline
Victoria's Secret Voluminous Mascara
Sephora Eyeliner in 085 (baby blue/white) on water line
Wet n' Wild Eyeliner in Lilac on bottom lash line
Urban Decay Fishnet E/S on top of Lilac

Face (Skipped the Missha BB cream + Smash box TM because it was so humid today!)
NYX Concealer
EDM in Golden Medium
Laguna Bronzer
MAC Cheek & Cheerful Mineralize Blush

Lips
L'oreal Fairest Nude L/S
NYX Sweet Heart Lip gloss



Enjoy Ladies! :)

LILY, where have you been? + Face/foundation routine

HELLLO GIRLS! It has been a month since my last post, I'm so sorry I haven't been updating my blog for so long. I was dealing with some family problems earlier in the month. My family closed down their business and they are not planning to work anymore. This leaves such a high level of stress on me because they are depending on me to make the money now (Of course when I graduate and get a steady job) but for now, they'll be living off the money thats left. I feel so bad because I can't do anything to help. I have to learn how to save because since they are not getting any income anymore, I feel like it's wrong for me to have them pay for my tuition. (I go to a private college, tuition is NOT cheap!) So I have just been working this summer and trying EXTREMELY hard to save and not cave in and buy any more make up. After this incident, I realized I've been so spoiled because I usually buy whatever I want. I do make my own money but I feel like it should be spent on food, books and my college tuition. I try to look for BOGO'S in drug stores now and I don't even want to set foot near any MAC stores, lol. I was really uninspired to do any blogs because I feel like I have nothing to blog about anymore and whenever I sign on, I just want to buy everything everyone blogs about. I will however, take things one step at a time. I will be posting more frequently now since things have been settling down. I thank those that stuck by me and is still interested in reading my blog. Without further ado, heres my daily summer face & foundation routine! :)

Morning Facial Cleansers : I alternate between the Cetaphil Gentle Skin cleanser (Can be purchased from drug stores) and the Tea Tree Oil Facial Wash from the Body Shop. Both are extremely gentle, I wouldn't want anything rough in the morning because it will cause redness and I wouldn't want that when I put my make up on!



Night Facial Cleansers: I alternate between the LUSH Dark Angels Cleanser and the St. Ives Apricot Scrub. Both scrubs works extremely well with exfoliating my skin and leaves my face really soft.


Morning & Night Moisturizers: I use the Clinique Dramatically different moisturizing gel at night and the Clean and Clear Day soft Oil-free moisturizer in the morning. The Clean and clear moisturizer contains SPF 15 and it softens and protects while keeping pores clear.



Face Application: I first prime my face with Smashbox photo finish light primer. (The best primer I've used thus far and it really makes a difference in my make up's staying power. I really want to repurchase this once I run out but I'm not sure my financial status can hold up to 36$ for a primer!) I then mix the Missha BB cream (SPF 42) with my Smashbox Sheer Focus Tinted moisturizer in Light (SPF 15). The reason why I mix them is because I find that the BB cream is too thick for me and I want the TM to sheer it out. I use the Laguna Bronzer last after I set my powder. The bronzer is another product that I LOVE but not sure if I am willing to fork out 30$ once I run out of it. :(



Setting Powder: This is ONE of the key step to my "flawless skin". I use Every day Minerals in Light Olive and Golden Medium, both with intensive finishes which gives awesome full coverage. I am an NC25-30 with olive/yellow undertones and this powder is AMAZING. I've used it years ago (was my first face make up ever) and I stopped because I wanted to see what else was in the market. I came back to EDM this summer and had just placed another order because I'm running out. It SERIOUSLY hides my pores very well and is extremely cheap compared to other powders. I actually like this a lot more than MAC's MSF Natural.



KEY INGREDIENT TO MY "FLAWNESS SKIN"

Okay guys, I thank all of you for complimenting me on my skin but I seriously DO NOT have flawless skin. What is the key ingredient that makes my skin so dewy? MAC MSFS & Mineralize blushes! They serious make a HUGE difference. Whenever I have it on, it gives me a beautiful glow and finish! Sometimes I put a powdered blush on my cheeks and something mineralized on my cheekbones, but I always put one on and I alternate depending on what I'm feeling that day. This is my mineralized collection thus far.

Top Mineralize Blushes: Cheek & Cheerful , Warm Soul
Bottom MSFs : Petticoat , Refined , Soft & Gentle



Blushes close up: Cheek & Cheerful , Warm Soul



MSF's : Petticoat , Refined , Soft & Gentle. Honestly, I only swatched petticoat twice. It still has the plastic thing on the top. It's so pink, I can't seem to make it work on me. That's the only MSF that I don't use, agh what a waste! :(



Lips & touch ups: MAC TLC in Pink fish and Blotting powder in Medium. I am truly upset because I haven't purchased a back up of Pink Fish. I've been using it daily because it gives such a beautiful finish and pigment AND it has SPF 15! I know it's sold out everywhere now, I even checked on ebay and they're selling it for 25-30$ a pop, that's insane. Does anyone know if the TLC from the permanent line is any good at all?



Make up removal & toner: I use the VS whole face make up remover (onto my 2nd bottle out of 5 that I purchased) and the YSL Instant pur Mattifing beauty toner. The toner really makes my face smooth and matte, perfect for make up application in the morning!



Looks I've been sporting lately with the foundation application from above (My default eyeliner is MAC black track fluid line and I use ELF's eyebrow kit)

Look 1 (I have on MAC lip condition in Strobe Blossom)


Look 2 (On my lips, NYX Thalia with Creme D' Nude mixed)


Look 3 (Very natural, going to the beach!)


Look 4


Look 5 (What I have on today. Love pink fish! My eyes look crooked lol)


Have a great Wednesday and stay tuned for my lipstick collection! :)

July 4th & FOTD

Just a quick update. My July 4th was awesome. We had a BBQ with close friends and family, then we went to my boyfriend's work place to see the fire works. His building was right next to the Macy's ship that launches the fire works so we got a perfect view without the crowding. We were actually comfortable sitting on chairs and snapping pictures! Anyways, here are some pictures for you to enjoy :)

FOTD

Here I am wearing the Mac's Cheek & Cheerful blush. (Swatch on previous post.) I also contoured my cheek bones with Nars Laguna bronzer. (LOVE!) I have on Everyday Minerals foundation and I forgot what l/s I have on ... sorry! I also have on Ardel's sweeties lashes. I am so pissed because it was my first time wearing it and by the time I came home, I was so light headed so I just left the lashes in the bathroom and I think my mom threw them out in the morning! :(

Boyfriend & I (My arm looks so flab but I swear it's because my arms were pressing against my purse!)

The following pictures were all taken by my boyfriend with his handy Nikon and crazy ass lens, haha. Our view from the building. You see those 3 ships in the ocean? (Looks like 3 strips) Those were the ships that launches the fire works. Awesome view! :)

*NOTE: Pictures are cut off, please click for full size viewing pleasure! LOL

(Yes, the back ground was our view!! So freaking beautiful!)






Beautiful crisp pictures, aren't they? Happy 4th of July, I hope you had a good one!

MAC Color Crafted haul

So today I was so excited because it was the release date of the Euristocrats 2 collection and I told myself that I would NOT miss out on the saint Germain L/S again. When I went to my local MACY'S, instead of finding the Euristocrats 2 collection, the Color crafted collection was out! I was so surprised because this collection is not even online yet! I only got 2 things but I might go back for more, I don't know yet. These are the items that I got:

Color Crafted L/S (Frost)


Cheek & Cheerful Mineralize Blush


Swatches

Thoughts: I am totally in L-O-V-E with the lipstick. It's described as a milky pink, it reminds me of saint germain but a totally wearable version. I am so glad I saw this lipstick instead because I think I'm going to pick up a back up of this baby and skip on the saint germain L/S. (Since it's ampted up and not every day friendly.) Color Crafted lipstick is my new favorite lipstick of all time! I'm in love! The Blush is SO beautiful. It reminds me of Warm Soul Mineralize blush but it is a bit darker. It is perfect for the summer to look bronzier. The MSF'S in my opinion were too chunky for me, the other blushes were SO PRETTY ... I'm considering about getting 1 more. I am going to be broke after this. Anyways, please wait until the Color crafted collection comes out before you spend your money on the Euristocrats 2 collection. Theres so many blushes and MSF's, i wanted to buy it all! Definitely picking a back up of the L/S :)

Just wanted to let you see some swatches of the items I picked up before you girls check the collection out. Is anyone interested in the collection at all? Anyways, happy shopping and happy 4th of July babes!

MAC SUMO Haul & selling item & Award

Hello ladies! I'm sorry it's been awhile since I've updated but I wanted to round up my MAC items before I do a haul. (I placed 2 orders and I've been waiting for the last one to arrive) It finally came in today and without further ado, here goes!

The Loot


Back up of beloved Fluidline in Black Track


What I have left of my 1st pot! If you own your own F/L, you would know that this LOOKS like its so little left but it will probably last me for about 4 -5 more months. This stuff freaking rocks!



Back up of my HG concealer, Studio Sculpt in NC20
This is how much I have left on my first pot, so my purchased is justified lol


MAC Lusterglass in Love Nectar


MAC Powder blush in Well Dressed


Blot Powder in Medium (Really good for hot days!)

MAC Technakohl Liner in Graph black: I got this e/l because when I travel, I don't want to bring the whole Fluid line pot and brush with me. I can just throw this in my bag. I've tried it and it's not AS GOOD as the fluid line but I guess it will suffice. I love the fact that it's retractable!

Backup of my favorite L/S of all time, Creme De Nude! My other L/S melted and it's all yucky right now, I have to apply it on with a lip brush. :(


MAC Dazzleglasses T to B: Smile - Money, Honey - Like Venus

Swatches: Smile - Money, Honey - Like Venus. They are so freaking gorgeous! At first when I saw the new dazzleglasses coming out with the Euristocrats 2 Collection, I wanted to return some and get those others instead. After swatching them and trying them on, I can't let any of them go!

BBW Candle in Sweet Pea 10$ : Retail was 20$, this smells DIVINE and it has 3 wicks for it to burn evenly. This candle is HUGE. It's 14.5 Oz. The scent is very calming, I would lit this up at night to calm my senses and get ready for bed :)

BBW candie in Butterfly Flower $2.50 : These candles were 75% off. This stuff smells SO WONDERFUL. It makes me wake up, it smells sweet orange flowers (Bad imagery lol) but it's something I would like to smell in the morning. It's 4 oz, smaller than the other one. Get them before it's gone!

Size Comparison


Wallflowers refills in Shore Breeze 4$ : I also got the plug in set for 4$ in Dancing Waters. (My new favorite scent!) It's plugged in the bathroom for it to smell all nice, I really like these because the flowers are cute as well. :)


SELLING ITEM

MAC select cover up in NC20: I am selling this item for my sister because it just does NOT work for her, it breaks her out! She's used this 3xs max. The cap is a little scratched because my smart sister did not know how to open it LOL. Anyways, would anyone be interested? U.S only please, I accept paypal. I will sell this for 12$ shipped. Let me know girls!




AWARDS

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Tag, you're it!! I'd like to tag my lovely ladies:

1. leslielovesmakeup
2. Jess
3. Abcgrrrl
4. Pop Champagne

And I'm too lazy to tag the rest, I read most of my commenters blogs so all of you ladies are special to me! I'm so surprised I'm almost reaching up to 200 subscribers! I will definitely be hosting a mini give away when I reach 200 so look out for that. Thank you so much for the people that reads my blogs & leaves me wonderful comments. I'm very grateful to have joined this community. I love you all! :)