Pop Beauty Bright Up Your Life Eyeshadow Trio in Naturally Bare

This is included in my Ipsy December 2013 Glam Bag.

I'm glad that I got the Pop Beauty Bright Up Your Life Eyeshadow Trio in this shade - Naturally Bare. 

The shades has shimmer to it. It's well pigmented.

J.Cat The Big Lip Pencil in Caramel Mocha

I got this lip pencil inside my Ipsy December 2013 Glam Bag.

Happy Holidays!

Merry Christmas!

NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk

I read many good reviews about the NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil. 

I got the shade 604 - Milk. From what I read, other people usually use this shade as a highlighter or as an eye shadow base. 

Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear Nail Color in Mint Sorbet

Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear Nail Color in Mint Sorbet is a matte mint green shade.

Ipsy December 2013 Glam Bag

This month's Ipsy's Glam Bag theme is "Celebration"!

I got 5 items inside the black pouch:

• POP Beauty Bright Up Your Life Eye Shadow Trio in Naturally Bare - .15 oz
• Be A Bombshell The One Stick in Sunset - full size (retail price $16)
• Mirabella Eye Blender Brush - (retail price $27)
• Nicka K New York Nail Color in Ripe Apple - full size (retail price $4.99)
• J.Cat Beauty Big Lip Pencil in Caramel Mocha- full size (retail price $3.99)

I like the eye blender brush. I really needed a blender brush but haven't bought one yet. Now I have one! The hair are soft and makes it easy to blend eyeshadow.

Nailtini Nail Lacquer in Caviar Cocktail

Nailtini in Caviar Cocktail is a gun-metal gray shade.

This shot was taken outdoor:

And indoor:

The nail polish doesn't chip easily which is good.

Starlooks Gem Eye Pencil in Amethyst

This eye pencil is part of the Ipsy November 2013 Glam Bag.

Be A Bombshell Lip Crayon in Hot Damn

I was thinking about buying a red lipstick shade. Lucky for me, this came with my Ipsy November 2013 Glam Bag.

Be A Bombshell Lip Crayon in Hot Damn is a bright red shade. 

The lip crayon has a smooth texture. The shade is a bright matte red. 

For this photo, I build the color byusing a lot of it to make my lips really red for my swatch photo. But, as what they said on their website, you can either go bold or sheer with this lip crayon. Apply a lot to go bold or apply only on your lower lip and blot lips together for a sheer effect.

The lip crayon is retractable so no need to sharpen it.

em Michelle Phan Pillow Plush Cushiony Lip Balm in Sorbet

This is one of the items I got inside the Ipsy November 2013 Glam Bag. 

Ipsy November 2013 Glam Bag

I signed-up on Ipsy for their Glam Bag. After being on the waiting list for 2 months, I finally got my Glam Bag this month! Horay!

This month's Glam Bag theme is "Glam It Up".

Equate Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover

This product is Walmart's Equate dupe of the Neutrogena Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover.

Wet n Wild Mega Last Lip Color in Think Pink

I really want a baby pink lipstick shade so I tried the pink shade of Nicki Minaj at MAC and it didn't suit me. I decided to buy this cheap Wet n Wild one just to test it out at home and see if the color would suit me. 

Wet n Wild Mega Last Lip Color leaves a matte creamy finish. It can be drying on the lips so I always apply a lot of lip balm before applying this lipstick. 

Think Pink 901B is a baby pink shade.

Surprisingly, this shade suits me. I was so happy that this shade of baby pink doesn't look weird on me. 

The lasting power of this lipstick isn't good, even though it is a "mega last lipstick". What can you expect for something so cheap. So I have to keep reapplying.

NYC Quick Dry Nail Polish in Madison Avenue #226

New York Color Quick Dry Nail Polish in Madison Avenue is a bright red shade with subtle shimmers.

Olay Foaming Face Wash

I have used Olay Foaming Face Wash in the past. It's been a really long time since I have used it that I missed the scent of it and also the soft feeling it leaves my skin after cleansing. I thought they discontinued it because I was looking for the old white bottle with the black pump on the shelf of the store I'm at. That's how it is when you shop without reading the label. Anyway, when I finally started reading the labels of each cleanser, I found this again.

Halloween Nail Art

This is my Halloween nails. I watched some tutorials on Youtube and decided to give it a try. It was fun creating this nail art... A bit messy, but fun.

I painted white nail polish first then, with a straw, I blew the red nail polish over it to look like blood spatter.

Wet n Wild Silk Finish Lipstick in Sunset Peach 516C

This is Wet n Wild Silk Finish Lipstick in Sunset Peach #516C. 

Rimmel Stay Matte Long Lasting Pressed Powder

Rimmel Stay Matte Long Lasting Pressed Powder can take up to 5 hours natural shine control with natural minerals. It also helps minimize the appearance of pores.

Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Moroccan Sleek Oil Treatment

I'm on my 3rd bottle of this treatment oil from Garnier. I really like this Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Moroccan Sleek Oil Treatment.

You can use it three ways:
- In shower, by mixing it with your conditioner;
- After shower, as a leave-in conditioner, and
- On dry hair, to tame frizz and add shine.

Olay Fresh Effects Shine, Shine Go Away Shine Minimizing Cleanser

I signed-up to receive a sample of this cleanser from Olay. 

The name - Olay Fresh Effects Shine, Shine Go Away Shine Minimizing Cleanser says it all. This cleanser is formulated with kaolin clay, which is a good oil-controlling ingredient.

Suave Professionals Keratin Infusion Smoothing Shampoo & Conditioner

Suave Keratin Infusion Smoothing Shampoo and Conditioner is said to prevent frizz as well as the Kerastase brand.

I don't really have a problem with frizz because my hair is super straight. I used this shampoo and conditioner because I like my hair to feel smoother.

Zoya in Chloe

Zoya in Chloe is from the Zoya Fleck Collection. It's a fun flake glitter topcoat that can be layered over any shade to create a fascinating 3D effect.

The shade can be best described as a sheer pink base with reflective flakes that shifts from pink to gold.

StriVectin-AR Advanced Retinol Night Treatment

 

I claimed a sample of StriVectin-AR Advanced Retinol Night Treatment when they were giving out samples months ago. I use retinol nightly so I wanted to try this one.

CVS Sport Sunscreen SPF 30

I got this because there aren't a lot of travel size sunscreens to choose from. I like something small enough that it won't be bulky in my bag.

Physicians Formula Laser Resurfacing Serum

Physicians Formula Laser Resurfacing Serum Formula Rx 131 is said to be a topical alternative to dermatological laser procedures. This potent serum dramatically reduces the appearance of dullness, fine lines, wrinkles and discoloration while improving skin's overall texture and tone. Advanced formula supports natural collagen levels and cellular repair while helping repair visible UV damage.

Clear Ultra Shea Shampoo and Conditioner

Clear Scalp & Hair Therapy Ultra Shea Smooth & Nourish Shampoo and Conditioner is "proven to lock in moisture and provide long lasting nourishment for extra dry scalps."

Formulated with a rich blend of shea butter and natural oils including vitamin E, sunflower, coconut, almond, soybean, argan and palm.

Zoya in Kali

Zoya in Kali is a deep bright orchid pink with a subtle crimson undertone in a smooth creme base.

Aveeno Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser

Aveeno Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser helps treat and prevent blemishes and breakouts without over-drying.

This cleanser has .5% salicylic acid to fight and prevent acne.

One pump of the foam is usually not enough so I use 2 pumps whenever I wash my face. The foam lathers up well. It has a mild scent to it.

Rachel K Mineral CC Cream

 

Last year, my sister went to Singapore and asked me what I want. I told her to buy me a Rachel K CC Cream because it's a Singapore brand.

When she got home, I was so excited to get it, then I saw the shade... Sunkissed. At that time, my complexion was too pale for the Sunkissed shade, so I just kept it instead.

Wet n Wild Silk Finish Lipstick in Nouveau Pink 511B

 

I bought this cheap Wet n Wild lipstick to try and see if hot pink lips would suit me. For less than a dollar, Wet n Wild Silk Finish lipstick are great to test out a shade or trend.

NYC Kohl Brow / Eyeliner Pencil in Jet Black

 

This is a really cheap and extra long eyeliner and/or brow pencil. I got this to try to use it on my eyes. 

As an eyeliner, I really have a hard time lining my eyes with this because it doesn't glide on smoothly. Even though it's hard to draw a line with this, I like that when I actually get to perfectly line my eyes, the eyeliner stays put.

L'Oreal Advanced Haircare Power Moisture Hydrating Shampoo & Conditioner

L'Oreal Power Moisture shampoo and conditioner says to instantly provide moisture, leaving hair soft, shiny and quenched. 

I bought the extra large bottle of the shampoo and conditioner and it's taking forever to use it all up! 

Shiseido Future Solution LX Total Regenerating Cream (Night Cream)

Shiseido Future Solution LX Total Regenerating Night Cream is a "high-performance nighttime moisturizer that intensively energizes skin and reduces the appearance of all signs of aging such as wrinkles and loss of firmness." It also "promotes luxurius resilience, smoothness and radiance for a vibrant, youthful look."

Shiseido Future Solution LX Extra Rich Cleansing Foam

Shiseido Future Solution LX Extra Rish Cleansing Foam is a "foaming cleanser that removes impurities while retaining skin's essential moisture, leaving skin fresh and smooth". It says to "prepares skin to enhance the benefits of the following treatments."

Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear Nail Color in Fuchsia Power

Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear in Fuchsia Power #23 in a bright hot pink shade perfect for summer.