More Stuff 2 Put On Your Face

So I got some more stuff... Now that I think about it, if I had been more patient I could have been just fine with only one. But.... I just couldn't wait for my new BB Cream to get on the mail so I ended up trying the Maybelline Dream Satin Liquid.

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Skin79 Pink Super Plus Blemish Balm BB Cream

Before you even try the product, you have to embrace all the things it provides in only one bottle. The only thing I wasn't looking forewards to was the whitening effect. As a western girl I've learned to admire tanned skin, especially since I live in a country where summers are short. Also since I'm not asian, white skin will and does look unhealthy on me because people over here have very thin skin. This means that all my blood vessels will show even on my face if I'm skinny and fair skinned.

And back to the product itself. I wanted a BB Cream that is good to Oily and Combinated skin since the one I bought before[Lioele BB Cream] is too moisturizing for me at the moment. I can only use it during winter. So I put the Pink Super(Super Pink sounds better) on my face and I had good and bad surprises with it.

Firstly the smell was like an old womans perfume but I could tolerate it. Also it would face away after the BB Cream setteled on my face. Also when I squeezed it out the cream was coming from everywhere. I wonder if other people have this problem?

The good things I noticed were that the coverage was really good and the color evened out my skintone which is kind of reddish. Also even though the Maybelline one is supposed to hide your pores, I think the BB Cream did an even better job at that. Also it looked nice like it didn't need powder.

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Maybelline Dream Satin Liquid

I saw the commercial and since I'm so touchy about my pores, so of course I wanted to hide them with this. Also I had seen so many girls rave about it on Youtube and especially this one girl looked so flawless with it.

It didn't have a scent and the color was nice. Though when I applied it to my skin, it ended up looking oily. Powder did fix it a little bit but I wasn't pleased. Also the tiny bumps that I did have on my skin looked bigger and it looked caky. This will propably look better if you have normal skin that is perfect. In other words it's like meant for people who don't need foundation.

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So definitely if you still wonder if you should get a BB Cream, just DO IT! It's better, cheaper and in the long run more healthier for your skin.

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P.S. About the background. I do have that perfume but it's not my favorite. I just wanted to add some color into the picture.

BB Cream For Oily/Combination Skin

Are you like me and just love BB creams but can't wear one because most are very moisturizing and you happen to have oily/combination skin? Do all asians have dry skin? Are BB creams only for people that are asians?

Thing is that there ARE BB creams for oily/combination skin. You just need to look for them a little more. I'm gonna post a list of the BB creams that I have an interest in. This is for all those people that suffer from oilyness more or less. Note that I have not tried these products. I may buy some of them in the future and have my own say about them but for now, it's only what the market promises.

Skin79 Hot Pink BB Cream

Suitable for OILY / COMBINATION Skin or those prone to clogged Pores
Triple Functional

Whitening & UV Protection SPF25 PA++ & Wrinkle Free
Phyto Complex

Moisturizes and soothes skin so it stays hydrated and healthy.
and soothing makes your skin always moist and healthy.

Brightens and Whitens

Brightening and whitening effects, giving your face a radiant glow, while smoothening wrinkles.
Sunblock Protection
SPF25 PA+++
Lightweight & oil-free.

SKIN79 Dream Girls BB CREAM

Skin 79 Dream Girls Beblesh Balm SPF30 PA++ features the following benefits:

• Fresh sensation & Oil Control
  This oil-water type blemish balm enables fresh sensation & oil free. With Holed-Up Powder to absorb excess sebum. The Papaya extract keeps your sensitive skin soft and clean.
• Optimal UV cut—SPF30 PA++
  It blocks UVA and UVB. No extra layer of sunscreen lotion is needed.
• Natural ingredients
  Multiple natural extracts (Wild Asparagus Extract and Algae Extract) and the perfect blend of Licorice Extract and Grapefruit Extract helps protect and soothe sensitive and allergic skin.
• Cuticle protection
  It clears dead skin and maintains soft skin.
• Suitable for all skin types

SHILLS Super Magic BB Cream

The world's first ever 6-in-1 BB cream, Shills Super Magic BB Cream whitens skin, controls sebum secretion, moisturizes, conceals and acts as both a makeup base and sunblock. It adjusts to your skin tone when applied for a natural, nude look. Dull and uneven skin looks more radiant as this cream helps to brighten and uneven skin tone.

This oil-free BB cream is long-wearing, water and sweat-proof, suitable for use with outdoors sports as it comes with SPF50 PA+++.

Japanese Magazines

Asian magazines are so superior to western magazines. Though this might be a taste issue but I feel that you pay for adds instead of the actual stuff. The biggest difference to me is way more pictures. To me, pictures tell so much more than just text. Also I love japanese street style and gyaru. To tell you the truth I don't know what was the point of this post xD

New Maybelline!

Finally, FINALLY the new Pearl shades hit the store over here. So of course I had to get some! These are from the Color Sensational line that at least in my opinion, has given more quality to drug store products. A lot of the colors are very wearable. I like the lip glosses even though I'm a bigger fan of matte products. So I'll talk about the products I got individually.

Color Sensational Pearl Lipstick in "Pearly Pearl"
I have to say that when I saw the actual color, I was a little scared. Luckily it doesn't give you a "corpse look" like a stronger pigmented lipstick propably would have. It compliments your own lip color very well. If you would like a nudy lipstick instead of a lip gloss, this would be for you. Also it's perfect for example your school/work make up bouch.

Color Sensational Cream Gloss in "Nude Pearl"
Before I even tried it on, the lovely scent made me decide that I'm gonna take it. When I put it on for the first time even my husband said: "You smell like America. It's so good and juicy!". I mean if someone who sees you every day compliments on something, it must be making a difference in your appearance! I also like the fact that the color is very pigmented and nude but has tiny sparkles. Very wearable! Also I have to give a huge plus for the applicator.

Guess What...

Just when you thought after seeing my Foundation Edition that "man that girl has a lot of foundations, she propably doesn't even use/need them all"... I bought another foundation x) BUT before you judge me I'll tell you what happened.

Last night I was feeling bad because no matter how many foundations I have, I don't have anything for hot summer days like the ones right now. My skin is combination skin so during summer it's oily and during winter it's mostly dry. I have foundations for winter and spring/fall weathers because it's more cold than warm. Summer is very short over here so it's better to invest in colder weather condition. Such as people have more heaters here than airconditioning eguipments in their houses all year long.

And now for the actual products. I've always liked Biotherm cleaning products and I love the packages. Also it's a higher end cosmetic line but not as expensive as Lancome. So last night I was browsing for a good mousse foundation because I like the feeling Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse gives but it's bad for my pores. Anyway I bumped to the Biotherm foundation that tightens pores and gives matte finish for 10 hours. Also it doesn't clog your pores like Maybelline. Exactly what I wanted for summer.

So we went shopping today with my husband and there was this final sale in this big store. And I find the Matte Pur 70% off. Come on, it had to be fate! xD The thing is though that it's not exactly my skin color(it's shade "140") but when it dries it just looks like I have a foundation on that gives a little bit of color for my pale face. Also it feels like you have nothing on after it dries and your skin gets so soft. Did I mention 70% off? I'll propably go back for another one xD

The Rimmel Match Perfection is the best thing for under your eyes. It's not heavy and lightens up the area under your eyes. So definitely try since it's cheap too! Mine's in "010 Ivory"

Once You Go Lush...

There's No Way Back. This is the cosmetic company that has made the biggest impact in my life. Literally I wondered how I survived before I found Lush. Their stuff is just amazing and good for your skin. Too bad it's kind of pricey but I will pay for great quality. Like with most drug store products you have to guess if it is working but Lush will always show what it is worth. It's my savior during winter! And I have got rid off rashes with Lush that pharmacy store products couldn't deal with.

Here I have some of the items I have bought from Lush. All of them are things that work well, smell great and don't get my sensitive skin irritated. Imperialis is my number 1 lotion for the face during winter. My skin really hurts after shower during winter and after shaving and the only cure for that is Lush lotions and massage bars. Also I've tried some of their shampoos in sample size but now I bought Rehab because my hair is in such a bad condition. I noticed a big difference just after one use!

And did I mention how great the stuff smells? It's every day luxury. Also it's enviromental friendly so you are making the right choice in saving the planet :) My husband loves Lush things as much as I do! So why not give it a try?

Foundation Edition

So here's ALL of my foundations that I have at the moment. Some are good, some are just bad x) But I'm too cheap to throw them away since I used money on every one of them. And about the Shiseido Refill foundation. I just thought I would by it because it was so cheap even though I didn't get the case. And right after I finished making this post, the Rimmel foundation went back in the garbage bag where it belongs x)


1. Lioele Beyond The Solution BB Cream
+ wonderful texture
+ cheap price for such a good product
+ great coverage
+ can be used as a concealer by adding more product

+/- moisturizes

- only one shade(which is perfect for me though)
- I have to order online

2. Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse in "005 Porcelain"
+ nice texture
+ easy to put on and feels great
+ great for oily skin during summer

- clogs pores
- cakes up sometimes

3. Lancome Aqua Fusion Teinte in "Shade 1"
+ good texture
+ has SPF 15

+/- light coverage
+/- moisturizes

- expensive

4. Revlon PhotoReady in "003 Shell"
+ gives a nice finish
+ has SPF 20

+/- has a little bit of shimmer

- doesn't dry well

5. Rimmel Lasting Finish Mineral Foundation in "100 Ivory"
+ covers well
+ cheap

- I don't like the smell
- melts in hot weather or if you sweat
- looks like a mask

6. Shiseido Sun Protection Compact Foundation
+ is water resistant
+ has SP 20
+ easy to apply in a hurry or if you are not at home
+ can also be used as a powder to give more coverage

- expensive

7. Advanced Hydro-Liquid Compact(Refill) in "100 Very Light Ivory"
+ has SPF 10
+ feels like I have nothing on
+ looks natural

+/- light coverage
+/- moisturizes

- expensive

Morning Routine In Korea

So I read this in one website that this is what make up korean women apply every morning before going out of the door. It has 11 steps.


1. Preparation: Primer + make-up base (corrects your skin tone)
2. Foundation
3. Conceal imperfection (concealer)
4. Setting: Set and fix foundation with powder or pact (The pact is now the Korean woman’s favourite touch-up item)
5. Highlighting: Enhance vitality with make-up Brightener
6. Eye brow
7. Eye shadow
8. Eyeliner
9. Mascara
10. Lip
11. Blusher

(I better start practising right now O_O)

Purchases from Trip

So I got these things on my day trip in Estonia. I got two eye shadow pallets with 3 colors from Miss Cop and Carlo Di Roma. I'm not familiar with these brands, I just got them because they were dirty cheap on a sale table x) And why not try something you can't get back home? And I just broke one of the Miss Cop colors... This is what you get x3 The other one looks less lose and better quality.

And now we go to the GOSH glosses. The sparkly one was something I had been wanting for a while now. It doesn't have as much color as the darker pink one that I have. It's just sparkly. Sadly the light on the lip gloss doesn't work. The color is "03". The darker pink with more color is "0068" and is a part of the "Summer '10 Look". It's a very lovely pink color and is good for a natural every day look. I'm thinking about making a post just about GOSH cosmetics.

Sale Purchases

I bought these two lip products so cheap! The lip gloss I have been looking for a while but the Shiseido lipstick was a real find from a sale desk.

Shiseido Lipstick - Perfect Rouge Tender Sheer in "PK421"

I was SO happy I found this. All the other lipsticks in there were dark brown or red so I was surprised that this was left. It's such a pretty pink color. The lipstick is very moisturizing. Definite luxury on your lips. To me it's like that special lipstick you're gonna put on when you know the boy is gonna give you a kiss and you want your lips to be soft and moist but have a hint of color too. Oh the youth is so sweet~


Mschic Lip Gloss - SkunkKiss in "Pink" (I haven't seen any other colors though)

This is a Finnish make up brand and I really like their Skunk Girl Campaign. I read from the website that this make up set is made to tell girls about the negative side of smoking. I personally didn't see this in anything, I just really like the packages and the colors. The lip gloss looks so cute. The color is really great on your lips.