tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-242178852012-02-02T00:36:29.485-06:00Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.comBlogger11551100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-573629374305888712012-01-31T19:00:00.001-06:002012-01-31T19:00:04.129-06:00

Carmex is a range of lip care product that has been around for as long as I can remember (the company was founded in 1937) the range has since expanded into a mini collection of lip care, lip tint and body care products. Their signature lip balm (packaged in either tub, tube or squeeze tube) are retailed for around around a dollar and thanks to a CVS promotion back in Thanksgiving, I was able to

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Wet n Wild Megasheid Lip Color is the newly released lipstick with SPF15. For the marked price of 2.99 dollars (though it rang up as 1.99 and came with a dollar off coupon), the packaging is on the flimsy side that not only the lid is constantly spinning on the loose snap closure, the prints (as well as the silver band)on the lid  are highly scratch-prone. The ingredient list of the lipstick is

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New display spotted at CVS: Six shades of Milani Color Play Nail Polish Tip Toe Pink, Orchidia (want!) and Mint Candy (want!) Beach Front, Silver Stilettos and Sail Away (it looks like a glistening night sky!)  Three Runway Wet Dry eyeshadow in Antigua (is that a greenish taupe?), Golden Touch and Peaches n Cream

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Sometime I wonder why my CVS like to put out one Physicians Formula display out each week (instead of shelving them all at once) but anyway, here is the new pH Match Maker collection that adjusts to your own pH level.First there are two bulky blushes (big packaging with 6g of products) one in Rosy another one called Natural (seems like a coral to me).  I don't need yet another coral blush (

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Spotted at ULTA, the Essence makeup display is just shelved with  loads of new products for spring 2012 (of course if you are in Europe, these are not so new): Mini Lipgloss Set, Stay All Day Cream eyeshadow (no taupe) and a new flat tapered eyeshadow brush designed for the cream shadow.   A few new shades for Essence Eyeshadow Singles  Quattro Eyeshadow (the green is just renamed into Wood you

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Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush is an innovative/gimmicky product Maybelline released this year to replace their dream mousse blush. The new blush, housed in a small and dainty compact, has a texture that I have never seen on a beauty product before. It's feels like a slight melt-y sponge (or the love child of marshmallow and some silicone) on the finger and goes on like...a typical slippery

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 New displays spotted at Walgreens - First there is the total effect tone correcting moisturizer (they already had something like this but I guess this is either a new packaging or a new formula). A display for the cleanser (new packaging) and 2-in-1 moisturizer and serum. Regenerist Micro-Sculpting cream in scented (which is already gone from the display) and fragrance-free version.

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Unlike the other two shades of Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter I have tried, Raspberry Pie is more of a pigmented plummy cream lipstick. Not only the it's intense enough to give full coverage with one swipe, the stick also seems relatively solid (as it hasn't break from the base or make any squishy mess on the tube). I personally don't think the formula is particularly nourishing (it's oily

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L'Oreal RevitaLift Radiant Smoothing Cream Cleanser is another recent discovery that I have been liking very much. The so-called "cream" has consistency of condensed milk (that it flows out without much squeezing needed), gentle soapy scent (that's actually quite pleasant for me) and a rich foaming formula that's tough on the dirt and gentle on the skin. It's able to remove all the dirt, oil and

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While I was at CVS taking advantage of Milani sale (a Milani coupon and 5 extra bucks reward) I spotted a new display of their Marblized Baked eyeshadow. First there is Must Have Fuchsia (something I would have loved when I was in my fuchsia kick back in 2009), Copper Excess (looks like it could make a lovely burnt orange blush) and Green Fortune, which looks pretty enough to be fantasy planet.

Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-42830465734086724412012-01-22T21:30:00.003-06:002012-01-22T21:30:01.807-06:00

The alternate and more appropriate title should be "How a decent piece of jade is ruined by shitty carve work" but I guess I should reserve the profanity for the post body, consider there are kids reading this blog and that tomorrow is the Chinese/Lunar New Year...(time to save some karma for myself). This white jade plaque was one of my first purchases as I was dabbling into the world of vintage

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Spotted at ULTA, a new L'Oreal display full of lip products called Infallible Never Fail Lip Collection. The Infallible Le Gloss are mostly shimmery with the exception of Red Fatale, Sangria and Barely Nude. The shade selection are a little too dull for my liking but the lipsticks are right up my alley. Five new shades of Infallible Lip Colour - Fearless Fuchsia, Red Fatale, Coral Seduction,

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New display spotted at CVS, Physicians Formula Youthful Wear Cosmeceutical Youth-Boosting makeup is the most gimmicky spring 2012 collection I have seen. It comes with a whole system of three items, each comes with a little coupon (I never liked those rebate one since they take forever to process them). Youthful Wear concealer (it's that unhygienic sponge  again) and foundation with a

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Spotted at Walgreens, new Yes To Color Balm with three shades available and a pack of $2 off coupons. I am not a fan (OK, I kind of like those tinted balm that are pigmented enough as a sheer lipstick) of lip balm, especially with bland packaging like this. But the names are really cute though...A new range of Simple (brand) skin care items - facial wash, scrub, eye balm and moisturizing in

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I Like Cotton Candy is the third Essence Stay With Me Longlasting Lipgloss I own (so I don't need to go into details for the review). Basically, it's a pigmented pale mauve gloss with a thick gel-cream consistency, great staying power (for a gloss) and somewhat strong scent. Mauve lip gloss/color side by side - Milani Berry Brulee Liquid Lip Color, Essence I Like Cotton Candy, Milani Lip Fuse (

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Burt's Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream is a product I have been loving and repurchased for quite a few times. Thanks to the thick creamy texture and wholesome/zesty scent, it's rather effective at moisturizing my cuticle while giving me a good mood/zesty boost. Anyway, this particular product was repackaged (more like repainted in an more environmentally-friendly way) back in early 2010 and had a

Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-30327101789732739992012-01-17T23:55:00.002-06:002012-01-17T23:56:09.998-06:00

Garnier Fructis 3-minute Undo Dryness Reversal Treatment (a deep conditioner enriched with oils from olive, avocado and shea) was a purchase a few months back, when I was shedding like a dog. All I wanted was a creamy conditioner to detangle my hair (so I don't have to pull them out violently as I comb) and this seems to get the job done. The artificially apple scented conditioner is rather rich,

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Physicians Formula Eye Booster 2-in-1 Lash Boosting Eyeliner plus Serum (a mouthful, oh-so-typical of PF) was released early 2011 along with a lash serum-only in the same packaging. It has since received quite a bit of blogger buzz (probably because of the rebate program that made it practically free) and positive reviews. As a typical (east) Asian with stubby lashes that pokes straight down (and

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Apparently different Walgreens branches (even though I called the last one my local one, it was actually at the other side of the town) carries different collection for Wet n Wild spring 2012. The branch I visit today (reachable by bike) has a slightly larger display and more interesting products... Four new shades of Megalast Lip Color in a Plummy red (the name has Cherry in it but it looks

Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-79438587574151395362012-01-13T20:25:00.000-06:002012-01-13T20:25:59.623-06:00

L'Oreal Colour Riche nail polish now has a pretty big collection, divided into categories like Trend Setter, Iconic Muse, Femme Fatale and Hopeless Romantic. Dove has a new creme body wash if you feel like trying something new (I think Redplum.com has some coupon for this a few days ago. I am not sure if they are still up though...)

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If Paul and Joe Lip Gloss in Maraschino is not a glossy perfection, I am not sure what is. First, it comes in a color that I never hate (cherry red), with an added dose of sparkle peeking through. Then there is their signature chrysanthemum relief on both the tube and the lid, a classy and playful design that will put a smile on your face every time you take it out. The name of the gloss can't be

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Sally Hansen Moisture Twist is marketed as a 2-in-1 primer and color (so now we need primer for lip as well?) , I think it would make more sense if they just call it a long-lasting glossy lip color. In the other hand, the new Salon Manicure shades are quite pretty (look at that purple-gray on the left!) . Essie also has a new collection (it seems to be new shades instead of LE) up called Go

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The Wet n Wild spring 2012 makeup collection just made it in my local Walgreens and it seems rather interesting (because of the lip and nail products). First, there are three shades of (ginormous) Coloricon bronzer. Is the last one designed for vampire (since it looks positively pasty to me)?The juicy lip balm are actually re-release. Megashield lip color are lipstick with SPF 15, it says 2.99

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NYC Cheek Glow Powder Blush in Riverside Rose was introduced early 2011 and promptly discontinued by the end of the year. At the clearance price tag of 75 cents, it seemed harmless to try at the time of purchase (now I wish I bought a bottle of soda instead). Basically, it's 8.1 grams of firmly pressed powder blush with a decent, fine texture and an utterly useless brush. The shade Riverside Rose

Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-7893398429962346252012-01-10T19:15:00.002-06:002012-01-10T19:15:01.362-06:00

Just another pair of DIY earrings I made for a friend (a super duper late holidays present...I hope she doesn't get too mad), pictures taken for archiving purposes. Anyway, this pair was made of sterling hooks, metallic brown glass beads, nylon thread, faceted yellow quartz and two little around garnet beads at the back. This took a little more time than my last DIY project and it's harder to

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Sula Paint and Peel now has a double sided version with a clear top coat called Lasting Love (and less polish...). Actually I have seen this on their Canadian website a few months ago but the duo just made it in ULTA. I am guessing this is 8 dollars a piece like the rest of their makeup line. Also spotted at ULTA- new shades for Rimmel Stay Matte pressed powder. To me it just seems like they put

Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-86965885978694034162012-01-09T10:00:00.000-06:002012-01-09T10:01:54.253-06:00

After a few months, Milani Krackle overcoat *yawns* finally made it to CVS, along with several shade of one coat glitter.While they are not completely flat, the one-coat glitter still seem to lack textural/shade variety... A brand new display filled with existing products (Maybelline does it all the time so I am not surprised) - this case, it's all black eyeliners. Anyway, Milani will be on a

Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-80186851406444920182012-01-08T18:35:00.001-06:002012-01-08T22:31:52.190-06:00

New sulfate-free hair products spotted at CVS- What caught my eyes was the green label "If you like WEN you will love Salon Graphix"... Urgh, but what is WEN again? The Chinese surname?Organix (the pseudo-natural brand) also released new scent/flavors like awapuhi ginger and macadamia oil and added Blow-Out cream, Curl-defining cream and hair serum with the blue Moroccan Argan oil packaging. 

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Some swatches from my ULTA trip - Stila Smudge Crayon Waterproof Eye Color is a new release for 2012, featuring 8 shades (I couldn't find the tester for Kitten and there is also a Sephora exclusive called Dazzle) of eyeshadow-eyeliner-eye primer, contained in an automatic (but not retractable) tubes. Anyway, they are basically a more user-friendly take on Urban Decay 24/7 jumbo pencils. Most of

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I consider myself a (kind of) rational shopper since I only usually shell out money when the "toys" are cheap enough. But once in a while, my brain would just short-circuit as I am wondering around the drugstore isles (luckily, it happens less and less often as I am older), the direct product of a short-circuit moment would be something totally unnecessary, with a not-even-dirt-cheap price.

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One more company doing the double-helix thing - Garnier's New Ultra Lift 2-in-1 Wrinkle Reducer with Serum and Moisturizer. I have tried the tester on my hand, the lotion feels somewhat thick and it definitely smells like Nair (the hair removal cream). The much anticipated (because I saw it on Eva Chen's Blog) Garnier Skin Renew BB cream (an "all-in-one miracle!" )  that promises to Renew,

Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-48318808765241819102012-01-05T22:55:00.001-06:002012-01-05T22:55:00.865-06:00

Spotted at Walgreens, 8 shades of new eyeshadow palettes from Rimmel called Glam'Eyes HD. The shade distribution of these palettes are a little random- For some, you get a large part of lid shades while for other the biggest part (the cross) contain the lightest highlighter.  Apparently there are also two shades of lip liner with the new Kate Moss lipstick (the orange is already gone form this

Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-37311485577248852172012-01-04T23:00:00.000-06:002012-01-06T01:00:38.978-06:00

More from Walgreens sighting- Revlon heart and flower shaped CrazyShine nail buffer, Box o' File and Colorstay Nail Polish, which turns out to cost 8 dollars...What is the point of drugstore polish again when it's as expensive as other Salon brands like OPI, Chi and Zoya?Cetaphil came out a DermaControl range targeting acne-prone skin, with oil control foam wash and moisturizer.   London SOHO

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Stila Lip Glaze pencil (a gift from Dalenna at Of Toys and Tokyo) is a semi-sheer, glossy lip color housed in a thick pencil (probably to accommodate the soft texture). The shade Orange is a reddish orange with tons of golden shimmer that can barely be felt on the lips. I wouldn't call this lip color moisturizing (yet) but it's rather comfortable when worn and doesn't sink in my lip line/soak up

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Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush just made it to my CVS (though the display is half-loaded/half gone). The dome-shaped blushes are all made in Korea and each contains 5.6g/0.19oz of product. I already have my eyes on Candy Coral (a reddish orange coral that just looks orange here) and a Hot Tamale (bright warm red).   Maybelline also released a new concealer/eye brightener called Dream Lumi and

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New items spotted and CVS (they just put them out right after the sale ended...) Physicians Formula Kohl Kajal Eyeliner Trio.A clearer picture of the new shimmer strips eyeshadow palette and eyeliner pencils triosWhat I am keeping an eye on - New Happy booster bronzer-blush-in-one, two shade of new blush and two lipsticks.Look how cute the lipsticks are, with hearts inside the sticks! I would

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Continuing on with my CVS clearance haul reviews- NYC Smooth Skin Pressed Face Powder is something I expect to be wiped out from the shelf pretty soon (if they are not out already), since it has already gotten a pretty good reputation at its regular retail (at most 3 bucks). Basically, it's a matte, firmly-pressed translucent powder with an extremely fine texture. While the shade doesn't offer

Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-50357317393841073652011-12-30T19:20:00.001-06:002011-12-30T19:20:00.108-06:00

Spotted at ULTA, Revlon Age Defying DNA Advantage Now has a powder version. The shade selection is rather limited so I assume these are not too full-coverage.Apparently ULTA also has a tester for the new Colorstay eyeshadow quad in Inspired, which is supposedly the shade Olivia Wild is wearing in the display poster . I think the texture and colors are alright (nothing remarkable) and maybe a

Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-57257214007320507742011-12-29T11:00:00.000-06:002011-12-29T11:00:02.849-06:00

Kate Moss designed or inspired Rimmel Lipsticks finally reached US (Here are three shades reviewed and swatched by Jamilla), the price is rather reasonable at 4.99 dollars so I might give the 012 (an orange) a try. Here is a prettier display ( CVS diplays look so much better than ones from Walgreens) of the Scandaleyes Mascara that I am still not interested in.

Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-33470840252242673302011-12-28T19:00:00.002-06:002011-12-28T19:26:18.676-06:00

Kiko Luxurious Eyeshadow Palette was one of the prizes from Birkie's Chinese New Year giveaway (back in February). The Italian mid-range with a pretty good reputation is hard to come by in the US so I was pretty happy to try it out. Moscow Chic Peach was part of a fall 2010 release called Siberian Flower- all with weighty-enough, mirrored compacts adored with Swarovski Crystal. This particular

Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-90587206944857548762011-12-28T07:00:00.003-06:002011-12-28T07:00:13.408-06:00

New Base makeup from Almay- Smart Shade Perfect & Correct primer, Clear Complexion liquid foundation and Concealer/Treatment Gel (that sponge applicator doesn't look that hygienic) . Designer collection complete salon manicure nail polish - I kind of like the deep purple at lower row but it's still not special enough for me to shell out 8 bucks for...

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Sofia Vergara (I didn't even recognize her until I saw the name) became the new Covergirl, modelling the new Blast Flipstick duo sided lip color. A different and cooler display from CVS, featuring an equally unfamiliar Sofia Vergara. Why bother hiring a celebrity when you are photoshopping her face to death beyond recognition anyway? Now she just looks like a random white girl (as in I cannot

Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-34119323931407179092011-12-27T14:15:00.002-06:002012-01-06T00:27:24.593-06:00

It seems a little too early for L'Oreal to release the new Sublime Sun range but I guess sunscreen is needed year-round. Anyway they are either SPF 30 and SPF50+ (in compliance to the new FDA rule), I hope they are not too oily. L'Oreal Sublime Bronze Salon Airbursh Mist twin pack. Age Perfect Hydra-nutrition advanced skin repair  (I like the bottle design...not too fond of the price though.) A

Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-37356003529841756492011-12-26T20:45:00.001-06:002011-12-26T23:14:38.515-06:00

Revlon Just Tinted Nail Enamel was a summer 2011 release of several semi-opaque shades for a subtle-tinted effect. Completely ignoring the frosted bottle, I was under the impression that the line would be a cheap alternative to those more expensive jellies from Essie and OPI . Anyway, it turns out to be semi-opaque (as you can never build to a full intensity) that dries matte. With one or two

Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-46469725526847665122011-12-23T13:00:00.002-06:002011-12-23T14:08:31.466-06:00

Cherry Tart is another Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter I have purchased. The shimmery blue-based red (at least compared to other reds in the line, like Candy Apple and Red Velvet) is held in a soft, balmy and slightly squishy stick (that I already nicked but it didn't break from the base like the other two I have...at least not yet). While the lip butters are all packaged in a semi-transparent lid

Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-20515314627416346362011-12-22T09:50:00.000-06:002011-12-22T09:50:00.287-06:00

Nuance Ultra Shine Lip Gloss (around 7.5 dollars at CVS) is my second and probably last Salma Hayek brand purchase. The particular shade I picked up is Pomegranate, a bright, shimmer-free watermelon pink. The overly sweet gloss smells and tastes somewhat like grape flavored cough syrup (something I would love...If I am still in 8th grade), applies smoothly and comfortably. Nuance Pomegranate

Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-14491388893302984302011-12-21T23:55:00.001-06:002011-12-22T02:20:20.667-06:00

Spotted at CVS, a huge display of L'Oreal spring 2012 collection! 2011 seems to be a slow year for the brand (I didn't buy much from them since the price of a single L'Oreal makeup item rarely falls below 8 dollars) but it seems that they are kicking it up for the new year! Just looking at the packaging of L'Oreal Colour Riche Balm, I am instantly reminded of Milani Styli-Stick (that I loved and

Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-22305815184594382102011-12-20T23:55:00.000-06:002011-12-21T00:38:12.820-06:00

 A little side display for L'Oreal spring 2012 skin care releases. First there is a Youth Code Serum corrector targeting dark spots and uneven skin tone (sounds like something I need). There is also a Youth Code SPF30 ( pretty sufficient and not that commonly seen on drugstore product), since it's from L'Oreal (and youth code is supposed a Lancome Genifique cheap sister or something like that), I

Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-30520156178649950312011-12-20T19:05:00.003-06:002011-12-20T21:28:27.841-06:00

Long time no sui! The Anna Sui powder blush was actually a purchase from...urgh...2009 that I totally forgot. Anyway, now I am just hurrying up with ancient reviews like this, so they don't get pushed into 2012. Anna Sui Face Color Accent G in 305 was one of the three new (well, it was new when I got it...) release back in spring 2009.Basically, Anna Sui discontinued three shades in their Face

Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-18423884635712470912011-12-19T21:15:00.000-06:002011-12-19T21:17:02.704-06:00

 Spotted at CVS, Revlon Colorstay Longwear Nail Enamel is pretty big collection (containing 27 shades, including the clear top coat). The shade selection seems a little dull to me, at least compared to their newly released regular nail enamel, and Wet n Wild spoiled collection (which it's placed right next to). In the murky row, I kind of like the dusty gray green called Spanish Moss and the

Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-69756972578288456272011-12-19T07:00:00.001-06:002011-12-19T07:00:05.097-06:00

New products at CVS:  NYC Sun n Bronze reminds me of bronzers from Canmake and Bourjois. The primer is a little random (wait...are primer and bronzer meant to be worn together?). Almay Satin-i and Shimmer-i Eyeshadow kits, I suppose these are new (since many almay eyeshadow are on clearance) but it looks way too similar to what they had already.Four shades of intense i-color double sided

Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-77092879505358933032011-12-18T22:20:00.000-06:002011-12-18T22:20:01.336-06:00

The CVS exclusive Wet n Wild Spoiled Nail Color collection just landed in...urgh..CVS. The selection is quite wide and there are quite a few creme (my favorite nail polish finish) that I would love to try.The oranges and peaches (and isn't that creamy brown nude pretty?)  Greens, blues and purples...

Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-10133487917617518992011-12-18T12:35:00.007-06:002011-12-18T13:40:52.981-06:00

Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Gel Cream Liner in Glam Green Eyes is currently on clearance for 2.75 dollars at CVS, I reckon I might as well be timely (for once) on the review so that it can help you deciding if this is worth get (or not!).  Anyway, the product contains three little pot of gel cream liners, each containing 2g of products, housed in three jars stacking

Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-5417114317503839892011-12-17T14:55:00.001-06:002011-12-17T17:53:34.711-06:00

Spotted at CVS, Maybelline EyeStudio Color Tattoo 24 HR Gel Cream Eyeshadow labels itself as the "longest wearing eyeshadow"...I doubt it would last that long but I am kind of eying on the taupe one at bottom row.Illegal Length Mascara just seems like (package wise) Lash Stiletto in gray tubes...(A misplaced) MasterPrecise Liquid eyeliner (on the very right) seems to have brush tip (that's quite

Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-76544139470250733562011-12-16T14:50:00.001-06:002011-12-16T14:50:00.627-06:00

Spotted at Walgreens, Essie Luxe Effects Nail Polish collection (new shades instead of being limited edition)contains a holographic flakie that looks very much like Sally Hansen Hidden Treasure released last year. Kiss Nail Polish Strips retails for 8 bucks each but there is a dollar-off coupon on the display.L'Oreal Magic Perfecting Base now comes in a mini size (which retails for 6 dollars) and

Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-14592264867793888432011-12-15T23:05:00.001-06:002011-12-15T23:08:01.374-06:00

Spotted at CVS, a new display of Revlon Photoready Airbrush Mousse Makeup, primer blush palette has just been put up (Actually the store had a empty lip butter display standing there for a month and they never actually filled it...now they just got rid of the display and put up a brand new display O_o). Base makeup is never a fun item for me so I will skip them all...unless I can get those for a

Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-24718318941967122002011-12-14T21:00:00.001-06:002011-12-15T23:54:51.937-06:00

Spotted at Walgreen, a new Rimmel mascara (Volume Flash ScandalEyes) comes with a pretty cheap-looking orange packaging (Covergirl Lash Blast does orange so much better) and a spoke model (Georgia May Jagger) who ended up looking like Kate Bosworth. Rimmel folks, you guys really need to take it easy on the Photoshop... Anyway, it has been half a year since they last had a Rimmel BOGO or 50% off

Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-43845602101962332692011-12-13T14:35:00.001-06:002011-12-13T14:35:01.174-06:00

Picked up when it was half off in Walgreens, Sinful Colors Nail Enamel in Vacation Time is a medium dusty rose with a peachy undertone, very much like a nail polish take on Stila Convertible Color in Peony (the one I hit pan on). I have only tried one other polish from Sinful Color (which is glitters in cream base) so I can't do a comparison but Vacation Times was fairly smooth, pigmented (I need

Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-30599135517460485232011-12-11T07:00:00.005-06:002011-12-11T07:00:06.524-06:00

Maybelline Color Sensational High Shine Lipstick in Plum Shine was one of my first picks back in summer, as that's the only season I can wear vampy shades. The brownish plummy red with blue-red micro glitter looks absolutely dashing (in the tube),  like a chocolate dipped strawberry under the chandelier. Unfortunately, it was a different story when I actually wear it...Basically, these

Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-6545688770652601252011-12-09T12:35:00.001-06:002011-12-09T12:37:19.956-06:00

kSpotted at CVS, the Physicians Formula Organic Wear Lash Boosting  Mascara comes with a cute, glossy black tube (that reminds me of a flatworm). There is a 2-dollar off coupon attached to each package which will give you a pretty good deal when used during sale (I think they will have a buy 10 get 5 extra bucks next week...or the week after). Four new shades of Shimmer Strips eyeshadow and two

Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-37550416459660554542011-12-07T22:30:00.001-06:002011-12-07T22:30:01.094-06:00

Spotted at ULTA, LaSplash Hydroliquid  (a water based formula that's runny?) Eyeshadow Seems too primary/secondary for my liking. The metallic eyeshadow pots seems much more neutral (and boring) but I kind of wonder how would the red and bright yellow look like.

Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-50692925048645504812011-12-06T13:00:00.002-06:002011-12-06T13:18:38.586-06:00

Essence Stay with me Longlasting Lipgloss in Candy Bar is actually the first shade I have purchased from the range (and what made me went back for more), the coral pink has a thick gel texture that offers pretty decent coverage and (1-2 hours) wear. Compared the plum one I have reviewed, this coral shade also seems to apply more evenly, not sinking into the lip line. Close up the funky-looking

Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-29940445204476524702011-12-03T23:00:00.000-06:002011-12-03T23:02:53.010-06:00

Oh yeah, another nail polish spy cam post...Anyway, I just saw these Nicole by OPI Icycolor gift set at ULTA, I have a feeling that these mini chrome would become pretty gooey after a few uses. The heavily (and gaudily) decorated brushes are from Target, the bigger face brushes are 4.99 dollars a piece. I looked at the bristle closely and the all seems quite sparse and scratchy. The smaller

Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-69486402690180127262011-12-01T20:45:00.003-06:002011-12-02T08:16:17.412-06:00

Just spotted a new Revlon Nail Enamel display at Walgreens, with 20 "new" shades and the new face Olivia Wilde, who is wearing the Kermit green called Posh. At a glance, I have already spotted two familiar shades: Facet of Fuchsia re-released as Scandalous and Perplex (the Chanel Paradoxal dupe)resurfacing as Naughty.

Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-53414934285424983072011-11-30T23:50:00.002-06:002011-11-30T23:50:00.234-06:00

For a 99-cent nail color, Essence Where is the Party is quite complex and unique: a shimmery charcoal purple blend with a fuchsia/teal duo-chrome (or maybe the fuchsia sheen is what made this charcoal looks purple), very much like black pearl in a bottle. The formula was quite gooey which might be caused by the small volume and the fact that the bottle I bought has already been opened/possibly

Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-90065899861634067922011-11-29T20:25:00.002-06:002011-11-30T10:25:23.882-06:00

 Shu Uemura Vinyl Unlimited RD -165 is a lip gloss take on their so-called "universally flattering" lipstick with the same shade number.The shimmer-free, rose scented blue based red comes with a silver-lidded, slanted applicator and a soft squeegee tube (that's unfortunately, somewhat prone to scratching). While I dislike makeup with imperfect packaging, I am more than willing to ignore it when

Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-8199298058456378932011-11-28T18:00:00.000-06:002011-11-28T18:00:47.299-06:00

Just spotted this display of L'Oreal Colour Riche Nail Polish for holiday 2011 - with shades selection that's very similar to what was on their own Color Take Flight collection. Why bother...

Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-81929664222445047252011-11-25T18:50:00.001-06:002011-11-25T18:50:00.495-06:00

Spotted at CVS, Sally Hansen Gem Crush seems to be a range of glitter nail polish that are vibrant enough on their own. The new Smooth & Perfect is a ridge-filling nail polish with "soft breathable porcelain smooth finish". I wonder how smooth it will turn out since pastels are usually quite chalky on nails. The Diamond Strength got a new design (while the shades don't appear to be new).  Beside

Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-43037961108799434432011-11-24T19:35:00.001-06:002011-11-25T12:38:00.336-06:00

Unlike the bottle of L'Oreal Go 360 Facial Cleanser  I have tried last year (which is more of an exfoliating cleansing gel), the version for sensitive skin has a creamy, almost starchy (but not as smooth as the Burt's Bees Radiance Cleanser) texture that feels a little viscous and heavy on the skin. The formula seems pretty gentle on the dirt that I always detect a bit of residue after washing

Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-75942602610990687522011-11-24T12:00:00.002-06:002011-11-24T12:00:14.392-06:00

Waking up and seeing not one, but four (!) trailer videos for Rafal Blechacz's new CD...is definitely 10 times better than any black Friday/Cyber Monday deal. Trailer of the Debussy & Szymanowski CD - Gotta love his strong, pin-straight pinkies. It's not a fetish thing...more like I am sick of the pedal overkill many (young) pianists use to make up for their weak outer voices.

Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-2378204931730043392011-11-23T18:05:00.001-06:002011-11-23T18:05:40.881-06:00

First, the Proudly Pink brush set was (obviously not a holiday item) their annual breast cancer awareness (as if we are not aware of anything boobies-related) and the brush couture seems to be a permanent item.Now for the holiday stuff: Diamond on the Brush,  All Eyes on the Party and Prepping for the Party (what a pair of un-catchy names...)Two versions of All Out Glam Brush Set - It seems that

Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-39124308273717626182011-11-22T21:00:00.001-06:002011-11-22T21:01:13.221-06:00

Essence Cover Stick Concealer in Matte Honey was from a clearance basket adventure a few months back (It normally retails for at most 2 dollars so you are not missing out). The lipstick shaped cream concealer, housed in a tough-enough plastic tube, has a texture that's "just right" - creamy enough to glide well without being squishy or fluid. While the (now discontinued) shade Matte Honey is a

Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-70181071622712097692011-11-19T09:00:00.014-06:002011-11-22T01:22:48.898-06:00

 The newly released Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter (pictured is Tutti Frutti) is a lipstick-lip balm-in-one that is packed with contains some natural emollients such as jojoba oil, coconut oil, shea butter, mango butter and vitamin E. The whole range includes 20 shades, each housed in a matte translucent plastic lid and a clear window on top (which might stop some irresponsible soul from opening

Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-23295040621064475932011-11-18T20:00:00.001-06:002011-11-18T20:00:04.413-06:00

While Sula Paint and Peel Nail Polish Berry looks creamy berry in the bottle, on the nail it dries into a vampy, deep grape jelly kind of shade. As expected with these zero-commitment nail color, they don't have the harsh scent, smooth finish or decent lasting power (when used without a top coat). I am fine with all that, since normal polish chip within a day on me anyway.

Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-7773136252300830442011-11-14T22:30:00.001-06:002011-11-14T22:30:03.085-06:00

Spotted at Walgreens (they put it all the way up there like last time), Revlon Spice it Up Holiday 2011 Collection is mainly about lip and nails. Just from looking at the picture (they were a little difficult to reach so I didn't take out any for close examination), the nail polish on the very right seems like a potential dupe for Chanel Peridot. On the display, there is also some 1-dollar off

Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-33869762796538993322011-11-13T23:50:00.003-06:002011-11-14T10:36:55.295-06:00

The last contemporary jade piece I show on this blog (because custom purchase is a pain in the butt) at least till the end of the year. Yes, some jade piece + outfit posts will be done, as promised to Nutty (who asked last year = =), Lena and Jen. In the meantime, here are some close-up pictures and some explanation on what they are (the precious stone jade can be either jadeite and nephrite but

Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-45144651114420855962011-11-12T14:15:00.000-06:002011-11-12T14:17:42.519-06:00

Available since early summer (in US market), Essence Stay With Me Long Lasting Lip Gloss ($2.29) is a range of 6 colorful, shimmer-free glosses in tough, black lidded tube (that looks very much like Benefit Ultra Shines Lip Shine). I went back for more after my initial purchase but the review today is for the shade Berry Me (I know they are trying to sound lovey-dovey  but I couldn't help but

Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-80290226585837164002011-11-11T07:00:00.002-06:002011-11-11T19:50:46.358-06:00

Clean & Clear Morning Burst in-Shower Facial is a scrub with a refreshing (but artificial) citrus scent that works with the heat of shower (Assuming that most people shower in the morning) to wake you up. The formula is thick and creamy, containing quite a bit of micro-crystals as sanding agents (and remains so for at least a minute, so I don't have to worry about loose grains of scrub getting

Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-15496413489435846372011-11-10T13:35:00.006-06:002011-11-10T14:53:08.221-06:00

Physicians Formula Shimmer Strip Eyeshadow Palette (around 10 bucks) in Blue Smokey Eyes comes in a clear, tough compact, contains a slanted sponge tip applicator and nine narrow strips of shimmery eyeshadow (3 liners, 3 lid shades and 3 highlights that will give you "endless possibilities"). The shadows are quite pigmented, reasonably smooth and long-wearing (when used with a primer)but there is

Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-24141002344120392742011-11-09T21:00:00.000-06:002011-11-09T21:01:28.112-06:00

Burt's Bees's skincare range has grown quite a bit since its initial launch (back in 2006?), while I am a big fan of the lip balm and cuticle creme, I have never really liked their facial skincare products (except for the lavender facial mist, which they promptly discontinued...leaving only the carrot one that smelled like Play-doh) that's until now... Burt's Bees Radiance Facial Cleanser ($10) 

Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-90988407389533194742011-11-08T21:05:00.002-06:002011-11-09T12:08:03.082-06:00

Here is a review for two Essence brushes I picked up as fillers (in order to use those 3.5 dollars off 10 coupon at ULTA). While they are not the best tools I have ever used,  these cruelty-free brushes are nevertheless pretty amazing  for what they are (basic tools for basic needs) and how much/little they cost. Essence Smokey Eyes brush ($1.49) is a tapered round eyeshadow/pencil brush with

Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-84577938831439669882011-11-06T17:50:00.000-06:002011-11-06T17:50:01.003-06:00

Kind of random, Revlon released some nail file, buffer and eyelash tools for their holiday collection (and I kind of wonder how many time will they be using/recycling this poster).  Here is the much anticipated (for me) and raved (by other bloggers) Color Burst Lip Butter - I have already gotten two of them and am still wait for a sunny day to take pictures of them (my blog motto has been "Take

Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-11753948751646204482011-11-05T20:35:00.005-05:002011-11-05T21:01:07.504-05:00

 Some new displays spotted at Walgreens - Wet n Wild Ice Baby limited edition is a range of glittery nail polish with wonky stickers (which all went on slanted) and square bottles.  Sinful Colors also released a pseudo holiday "Wish" collection with products from existing line-up.Probably not new, L'Oreal RevitaLift moisturizers now come with a bonus trial sized cleanser. For the past few weeks

Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-3199710445148651222011-11-02T23:00:00.008-05:002011-11-02T23:00:06.680-05:00

Mauvilous Shine is (yet another) Maybelline Color Sensational High Shine Lipstick I have purchased a while back. The shade is a rather muted (compared to all the high shine lipstick reviewed in the past) slightly mauve-y pink, more like a dusty rose with abundant but very fine shimmer. As expected, the pigmentation of Mauvilous Shine is sheer but buildable, but this particular shade is so close

Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-69723471644899208822011-10-31T23:05:00.001-05:002011-10-31T23:05:00.375-05:00

Queen Helene Refining Pomegranate and Raspberry Natural Facial Scrub is one of their new facial skincare products the brand introduced earlier this year. While I didn't get to take any picture this product the first time (because it was out of stock) , I didn't hesitate to pick one up when I visited ULTA again, as I needed something to polish up my dulling face (I reckon a scrub is better than

Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-24068102430376538932011-10-30T22:10:00.006-05:002011-10-30T22:12:03.270-05:00

Since its first release back in summer 2010,Urban Decay Naked Palette, a palette featuring 12 neutral eyeshadow in buttery smooth texture, has been immensely popular among beauty junkie of all ages. I think it is a very versatile palette with quite a few interesting shades but I wasn't in a mood shelling out 50 bucks for a palette (when I only love one shade in it, the deep taupe name Darkhorse).

Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-79254917280500828782011-10-27T21:05:00.001-05:002011-10-27T21:15:49.279-05:00

From last fall's Berry Bloom Collection, NYC Rose Lip Gloss an interesting lip gloss and lip color in one. The reason I call this product interesting is that, while it holds a solid texture and decent pigmentation, the gloss gets mashed out and becomes very fluid the moment I lay my brush on its surface (which means it took me a grand total of one use to ruin the floral relief). When viewed as a

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Spotted at Walgreens, now Sinful Colors is having a mini makeup range with (so far) added lip gloss and existing nail art supplies. The color of the glosses are uninteresting but the display is still worth a look as all of their nail polishes are a dollar each this week. Neutrogena just released a Microdermabrasion System  priced at 22 dollars.

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Spotted at Walgreens, Wet n Wild released an all-matte eyeshadow called " I love Matte", retailing for 4.99 dollars. The matte palette from their permanent line-up is also under the same display (which is buy one get one half off this week). Also on the display are the three limited edition Color Icon baked Eyeshadow palette (with a bonus eyeliner pencil), which is also priced at 4.99.

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 Beside Mint and Mineral (the third from top row), it seems that Nivea also added a yummy (sounding) new balm called berry swirl (last one from bottom row). The lip balm retails for around $3.5 and it has a lid with slanted top and fruit (looks like peaches to me) prints on them.  Burt's Bees also released a new lip balm featuring kokum butter. I am not a fan of the silver tube but I (always)

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Spotted at ULTA,  Nutra Nail Gel Perfect ($11.5) seems to be a liquid nail color that dries within 5 minute, giving you an at-home gel nail experience and extra hard finish, it also comes with pot of remover. There is also a new skincare range called Elos, featuring some plant stem cell gimmicks. The product prices range from 14 to 25 dollars.

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L'Oreal Voluminous False Fiber Lashes Mascara should be around for a while now (when I saw it a month ago in Walgreens, the store employee was in close proximity so I didn't take any picture of the display). It seems the first of the poster featuring Gwen Stephani, who has been a spoke person for the brand since spring of 2011.

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I don't usually pay much attention to the body care section of drugstore (or Aveeno the brand in general) but it seems that they have introduced several new items, all with pretty cute illustration on the bottles. Body Washes (priced at 6.99 dollars) and body lotions (8.49 dollars) New packaging for the positively radiant scrub, moisturizer and a squeegee eye brightener Some body lotion and

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I have swatched these Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeshadow Pencils back in February in Sephora but it seems that ULTA carries a slightly different stock (with more neutrals) so here is a little update. Again, these pencils are smooth to the touch, very pigmented and long-wearing and interestingly, I was able to remove them with a drugstore cleanser (without any rubbing or scratching)...More about the

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Revlon Colorstay Mineral Lip Glaze in Continuous Coral is yet another coral purchase from the brand ( How can you say no when you have a 2 dollar off coupon to use on a 75% off item?). This slightly reddish orange-coral liquid lip color has a ton of golden shimmer, a strange scent and a pasty formula that stays on lips for hours but never quite settles into a smooth finish. On my normal-to-bad

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Fall is finally around the corner (I guess I have said it a few times but this time I am serious...in a few days, I will be able to ditch the athletic shorts for a change...or maybe just add tight/legging underneath, like what I usually do.) so it's time to be a sunscreen-slacker and use SPF lotion instead! Garnier Moisture Rescue Lightweight UV lotion is one of the three items in their Moisture

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Don't be too excited, because the Anna Sui 15th Anniversary Furniture (Limited Edition at Isetan) , at 8190 yens,  including a mirrored futon with a pair of heels and a hand bag (attached to the whole piece?) , is doll sized instead. On a happier note, the futon also double up as a jewelry holder so this piece is both collectable and functional. For me, I do like little doll sized item (as for

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MAC Matte Powder Blush in A bite of an Apple (As for the cracks on the compact, let's just say "never underestimate the weight of textbooks")is an delightful mix of coral, pink and red (totally reminds me of the packaging of EOS lip balm in Summer Fruit),  many bloggers considered it as one of the best items from the Disney Venomous Villain collection from last fall and I was certainly early in

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To make these earrings, here is all you need: Sterling hooks, natural turquoise chips, carnelian beads (from Micheal's) and black nylon thread (available at Hobby Lobby), which is knotted at the bottom then burned with candle to secure the knot, as nylon melts when exposed to heat. I personally prefer nylon crochet thread over silver wire for bead works since they are more affordable, stronger

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This little compact of Estee Lauder Soft Matte Bronzer was a  GWP (generously sized)mini given by a friend. I reckon it doesn't hurt to review it since the shade is also available for purchase in full size. Anyway, I am not sure what they are heading with this kind of packaging. Lone star state Texas or is it the national flag of Vietnam? The bronzer is a dusty peachy brown with bronze-gold

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