tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-242178852024-02-19T00:20:35.314-05:00Citrine's Blog - Lip gloss, lipstick and all that good stuff...Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.comBlogger2972125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-12066869737403669502021-05-25T13:45:00.002-04:002021-05-25T13:45:35.263-04:00Amika Triple Rx Shampoo and Conditioner Amika is a salon brand that's also available at Sephora, I remember trying some samples and didn't hate it (I use sephora samples, be it skincare minis or pouches of shampoo, for travels so I always associate them with...Japan haha). When I saw the shampoo on clearance at Marshalls, it seemed harmless to try them out. The Triple Rx Shampoo is a slip, nourishing runny oil gel with sea Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-91510378688960225142021-05-18T22:28:00.002-04:002021-05-18T22:34:29.408-04:00Etvos Mineral Eye Balm in Pink Fizz The year is almost half way through (yes really) but I know Etvos occupies a spot in my yearly favorite eye product. Since I cleared out (yes really, have you checked out my post on Instagram ?) my first Mineral Eye Balm with three months of daily use. I went ahead and grabbed two more shades, one is Pale Lilac from last spring and another is a permanent shades that's been getting a lotCitrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-59150869703816578452021-05-09T12:33:00.000-04:002021-05-09T12:33:03.376-04:00Milani Brow Fix Kit in 01 Light
Another Brow powder I bought 3 years ago. Believe it or not, this Milani brow kit was actually quite renowed among Chinese beauty lovers (which shows that a well formulated product actually works on various drmographic or race is just a social construct?). The kit features a highlighter, two brow powders, tweezer, flabby brush and a brow brush.
The applicators are tucked on the side Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-32690839784968412282021-04-06T23:35:00.001-04:002021-04-06T23:35:11.101-04:00One Out One In - Current Makeup Pans and Skincare EmptiesPost like these are probably more suited for instagram but then I decided blog is a better place to document these. You can consider this as a "My legit favorite not some shilling or flings". Let's get down to business! My first pan (you are probably like what pan? You will see in a second)is Etvos mineral Eye Balm in Aqua Citrus. I love it as a highlighter and brightening allover Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-71999060882013288232021-04-02T18:33:00.002-04:002021-04-02T18:33:44.604-04:00Excel Select Cover Concealer As someone with lots of spots (from sun, age, acne and stress picking), I always prefer cocealer over cover it all foundation. Not only there is less caking involved, I also prefer less layers, especially my face is being steamed by my own breath under mask everyday. While I have more or less found my grail (IPSA creative concealer), I am also seeking other alternatives as backup. when I Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-44098289822450479392021-04-01T22:15:00.001-04:002021-04-01T22:15:16.096-04:00BCL Curvy Lip Silicone Gloss
I am always a few years behind on my reviews but this time, I am so late this actually turned into a nostalgia post (as it was already discontinued for a While when I bought it). In Chinese this is called 过气网红 (net idol of yesteryear). Like when people say "I liked watching Kevjumba's old clips or Zoella's vlog" and kids go "Zoella who?". These heavy lip silicone glosses by Makemania used Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-78051044215955300622021-03-31T08:00:00.001-04:002021-03-31T08:00:00.685-04:00Whomee by Igari Multi Glow Stick in MabuWhile I don't care for any of the latest trend on Tiktok (had the app on my phone for a literal minute) or western side of Instagram, I am very much into random Japanese website and magazine rankings. When I got to see Whomee in person, I remember seeing this Whomee blush stick winning some magazine award (beating my beloved Canmake cream cheek). It didn't take much convincing as I wasCitrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-10313829249960049332021-03-29T12:58:00.000-04:002021-03-29T12:58:03.598-04:00Nars Kalahari Eyeshadow DuoYou know, every three years, I entered this cycle of getting into Nars eyeshadow (then the package gets all icky - I attempt to depot - Total destruction then rinse and repeat). Right before their package revamp with easily removable, magnetized pans, I got a few of their classic duos and let's see how long they last on me. Since Francois Nars loves to remind people how well traveled Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-7588130402424063972021-03-28T06:45:00.001-04:002021-03-28T06:45:00.744-04:00Integrate Eyebrow Powder and Nose Shadow BR631Another day, another way way over due review that's no longer relevant. On the bright side my fall foliage background was pretty and worthy of its own post?Anyway, I just love these reflective silver packaging, they are so photogenic and also self-dating, since Integrare had an allover revamp back in fall 2016 (everything changed from silver to red).Integrate Brow Powder and eyeshadow comes in a Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-24132206167795874422021-03-27T19:56:00.003-04:002021-03-27T19:56:34.764-04:00It's Skin Babyface Petit MascaraYup. Another KBeauty product purchased at CVS while attempting to use the store as ATM machine. This cute little mascara cost just a few bucks and looks utterly adorable (hence the review), I have gotten the clear one as well though it was kinda pointless (didn't really set eyebrow or lashes and seemed sticky).The petit mascara comes with a normal sized wand that dustribute a smooth, inky layer Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-3089559341967557172021-03-27T07:00:00.033-04:002021-03-27T07:00:04.181-04:00Daily Aroma Yuzu Lip CreamContinuing on with my everything citrus obsession. I have tried and like Daily Aroma yuzu sunscreen and toothpaste. When I saw this lip cream on Amazon, I thought it didn't hurt to give it a try.The lip creams comes in a chubby little aluminum tube,with simple paper sticker that comes off easily. I wish more brand would do these squeezey tubes since I have been crazy about them since the dawn of Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-86728554429506502602021-03-26T07:00:00.000-04:002021-03-26T07:00:05.299-04:00D Program Aller Barrier Cream The sun is coming out and it's time to review more sunscreen! I have reviewed Shiseido D Program AllerBarrier Essence in the past and while it wasn't bad. I am really not feeling the white out sunscreen any more (so 2000s). when I saw this from a drugstore in Tokyo, I had to get one for research.The allerbarrier (Ahhh I finally realized it's Allergy Barrier not "Aller" in French. Eureka moment Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-97539018397920852021-03-25T11:07:00.002-04:002021-03-25T11:07:27.327-04:00Jill Stuart Lip Blossom in 39 Bouquet
During the lockdown of last year, I did a physical and mental decluttering and let go of many things, among them there was Amazon prime (it wasn't saving me any time and local small business needs my money) more), Sephora VIB/Rouge, Popeyes (their cooking sucks now) and among them, Jill Stuart was one of them. Ever since their entry into US late 2018, it was so easy to buy from their site (Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-5265217887714719242021-03-24T18:00:00.001-04:002021-03-24T18:00:01.044-04:00NYC Cityproof Stick and Matte FoundationThis review is so old that NYC is no longer in business...Such a shame because I like some of their cheek and lip products. I got these from Rite Aid when they ran a little 40% off sale (now the Rite Aid store is replaced by a Walgreens)the shade selection is quite awkward since it's either too pale too pink or it sudden turn deep muddy yellow. My shade pick for the liquid foundation is Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-78901120584597234222021-03-23T07:05:00.001-04:002021-03-23T07:05:00.521-04:00Cezanne Powder Eyebrow in Olive BrownFor someone with natural pair of bush (they look washed out in close up pictures but they are pretty full a foot away), I sure have lots of brow powder. There is something really dressy about the brow drawing process and I like the whole 90s Hong Hong stars aesthetics.I saw this Cezanne powder brow at Matsukiyo when I first visited Tokyo. It was only a few (hundred yens) bucks so why not.&Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-20989313197630192522021-03-22T00:00:00.001-04:002021-03-22T00:00:50.087-04:00Benefit Dandelion Dew and Shy Beam
Benefit Dandelion is one of those old classics that has been around since forever, and I can see why: The color is wearable, flattering and impossible to overdo since it just adds a little bit of color (unless your base is too damp). A few years ago when sephora was running a promotion, I got lured in and spent $35 just to get this little set of mini highlighter and blush.
I have reviewed Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-32125429667285003472021-03-19T18:21:00.007-04:002021-03-19T21:11:13.639-04:00Kate Fit Gel Glitter in Mad Purple and Bewitching RedYou all know that while I have gotten a few (dozens) higher end palettes, I always have a thing for Japanese drugstores brand shadow...they are oftentimes so fun to wear and cheap to collect. KATE Tokyo used to be one of the front runners of drugstore lines but it seems to be getting increasingly lame (the shades are getting wild but less wearable,if not a little tacky) and I think this fall 2017Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-25758304123012054302021-03-15T07:00:00.003-04:002021-03-15T07:00:20.365-04:00NOV UV Shield EX SPF50+ PA++++As someone with sensitive skin and is really picky about sunscreen, Nov is one of the few brands that I really like. Their UV milk feels great on the skin and offerd reasonable protection. However, SPF32 just feels too low that I only used it for winter. While browsing in a random store in Japan (late 2019), I saw that there is also an UV Shield EX that offers SPF50+ and PA++++. With such high Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-54466714886900102552021-03-12T21:05:00.002-05:002021-03-12T21:05:16.673-05:00Osaji Nuance Eyeshadow in Rasen Osaji is another one of those indie, naturally derived brand that shares the love for refined color clean beauty in Japan. I think I have seen it at department beauty specialty stores (how does my memory serve when international travel has been off limit for a year?) and they are around the same price point as Etvos, Celvoke and maybe a little lower than Three.Earlier this year, I became obsessedCitrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-91391051985477613462021-03-10T23:59:00.001-05:002021-03-10T23:59:12.005-05:00Uzu Eye Opening Liner - Part Two
This is another belated review (good thing the range is still in the market). Flowfushi's revamped eyeliner Uzu (UZ in the States) entered US soon after it became available in Japan. Since the price is the same (maybe a buck more in US), I waited when I came back to decide which one to get.
After swatching at there store (where the associates are gorgeous, handsomely dressed and utterly Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-27175655717090871292021-03-09T20:13:00.001-05:002021-05-15T11:32:50.486-04:00Fresh Lip Treatment Sugar in the City
I favor the sheer formula of Japanese lipsticks over western brands but apparently I like Fresh tinted lip treatment enough to have gotten several minis and full sized tube (had to throw away a bunch because natural brands go bad fast).
Sometime back in 2019, Fresh had a collaboration with Youtube guru (the word seems so last decade now) Ingrid Nilsen (yeah...I know that name) and the Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-9430818059714470162021-03-08T21:40:00.002-05:002021-05-15T11:33:29.103-04:00ETVOS Mineral Eye Balm in Aqua CitrusIn the last few years, I noticed that Indie beauty brands are becoming increasingly mainstream and among those, there is a boom for naturally derived ingredients, chic colors that also care for the skin. In the department stores, Three and Celvoke are the hot cakes. While in specialty beauty stores, there are Etvos, to/one, Natura Glace, Only Mineral, Osaji...Just to name a few. My first Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-22017074060715789172021-03-07T18:38:00.000-05:002021-05-15T11:33:39.172-04:00Chanel Eyeshadow Quad in 278 Code Subtils
I have mentioned that while undeniably beautiful and classy, Chanel was never a brand that resonated with me. Anyway I am a grown human with multiple weakness...When my favorite Chinese blogger listed a Chanel palette as her seasonal (even yearly) favorite, I knew I had to hunt it down. Anyway, since I was too late when I got enabled, the Spring 2017 limited edition shade was Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-14562025238623290112021-02-28T18:00:00.000-05:002021-02-28T18:00:04.290-05:00IPSA Creative Concealer
IPSA is another one of those Shiseido brands with a boring line up yet a loyal following, from what I have seen. 80% of their brand buzz comes from either their skin conditioner (clear looking toner with a metallic cap) or their concealer palette. I have seen it being featured in countless pan-shows and bag search and of course I had to get one for research. I do have plenty of blemishes to Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24217885.post-23167305702621931322021-01-15T14:46:00.003-05:002021-01-15T14:46:22.372-05:00Algenist Reveal Anti Aging Lip Gloss
This was an impulse purchase from Marshalls (because it was only a few bucks and I like my squeezy gloss).
The gloss is a thick and sticky one typical of those from late 00s, the color is milky but it doesn't look too white based. The close up looks a little pasty but it's nice (if a little boring). I don't know any antiaging effect but it does plump up lip lines (most sticky glosses do Citrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199668831634182275noreply@blogger.com3