Everyday Makeup Staples
Hi cuties,
Today I'm going to talk about my everyday makeup staples. These are some of the products I've been using every day on my face and most of these are HG worthy!
Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion in Original
This is probably my holy grail primer. I've used the Too Faced version which was comparable, but I find UDPP makes my eyeshadows more vibrant and the formula is less oily. I have to use this every time I use eyeshadow or liner on my eye. It makes everything stay put on my eyes all day and night.
Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara/The Falsies Volume Mascara
I only use one mascara at a time, and therefore I was using Lash Sensational at the time, which was a nice mascara. It lengthened and fanned out my lashes well. My HG is The Falsies. It makes my lashes look full, long, and keeps them curled.
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles in Fair
Everyone and their moms love this concealer. I like this for concealing but most of all, highlighting my face. It's a light formula so it does not cake up, however it does not have the fullest coverage out there so keep that in mind. I love using this for light makeup days as well.
The Face Shop Lovely me:ex Design My Eyebow in 03 Black Brown
I really like this eyebrow pencil and I go back to it time and time again. It formula is not too soft but not too hard so it's easy to fill in my brows to make them full and as light or dark as I want. It's a twist-up pencil with an angle so it's easy to use and it comes with a spooly brush on the end for blending and combing.
Physicians Formula Eye Booster Liquid Eyeliner in Ultra Black
This is my favourite drugstore liquid liner because it's super black and it has a brush tip. It's the most similar to my favourite DollyWink liquid eyeliner for a slightly cheaper price. I can't tell you if the lash boosting claim actually works though.
The Balm Bahama Mama Bronzer
I love this brozer because it's a neutral to cool toned brown unlike most bronzers which makes it ideal for cool toned people like me and also doubles up well for contour.
The Balm Mary-Lou Manizer
This is my favourite highlighter that I own. It's a champagne colour that makes you glow like it's nobodies business. I love this especially for a nose highlight. The product is not glittery, slightly shimmery but overall just gives the perfect glow to the skin. It's worth the money.
Labels: bronzer, cosmetics, eyeliner, favourites, highlighter, makeup, mascara, physicians formula, primer
April Favourites 2015
I'm back with another monthly favourite (even though I don't do every single month...)! A lot of these products have already been mentioned on my blog already because most are recent purchases but I fell in love with them really quickly!
Beauty Blender
This thing is great. I just did a review on it raving about how the hype is so real. Honestly if you're into dewy skin, or if you have dry skin, this thing will change your makeup forever. It's worth the money!
Maybelline Fit Me Hydrate + Smooth Foundation
I know they repackaged this with the same old formula but they also have a matte version now. Obviously I went for the hydrate version (I think it's called dewy in the States). This is my first time trying an actual foundation (I've only used Korean BB creams up to this point!) and I really like this one paired with the Beauty Blender!
MAC Viva Glam 2 Lipstick
This has been my go-to nude lipstick ever since I got it, which is what I got it for. It's one of my monthly favourites because this is the exact colour I had in my head when I was going into the store.
Etude House Pore Ever Primer
I just rediscovered this in my makeup stash and I don't know why I stopped using it. It creates a nice barrier between my skin and my foundation/bb cream and prevents my skin from looking flaky throughout the day. There's a big difference when I use it and don't.
Lush Sugar Lip Scrub
This thing literally saved my lips and I did a whole review on it. The oils they add into the scrub really makes a difference, leaving my lips smooth and hydrated. Of course, it's necessary to still follow up with a good lip balm. I love that you can literally lick it off your lips and eat it!
What are some of your favourite products? I'm always looking for some holy grail items!
Labels: beauty blender, favourites, foundation, lipstick, lush, mac, maybelline
2015 Favourite Lipsticks
Hi cuties!
I've been on such a lipstick craze lately and decided to do a favourites post. These are the colours that I've been loving on my lips lately. Most of these are from the drugstore. Lipsticks are really addicting to collect because drugstore ones are only a couple of bucks each so I have a habit of purchasing one every time I see one on sale at the drugstore.
I'm thinking about trying Maybelline's Vivid and Rebel Bloom collection but those colours were a little out of my comfort zone. Maybe I'll drag a friend along and swatch with me until I find one that I think will look good on me. I want a really bright vibrant colour for the spring this year!
Anyway, here's a bunch of swatches to give you an idea of some of the shades I lean towards.
1. Rimmel London Provocalips in Little Minx
This is my very first bright fuschia colour. I've always been afraid of this colour but at the same time so intrigued so I bit the bullet and got it with my fingers crossed. It turned out to be such a fun colour on me! I also love the 16hr formula of this product.
2. Rimmel London Provocalips in Heartbreaker
Another 16hr Provocalips! It looks a little more brown in the picture but in real life it's a little more red toned. I'd say this is one of the very few warmer toned colours I own.
3. MAC Lipstick in Cyber
Ah, the famous Cyber! The swatch doesn't do it real justice, it's more of a dark purple. This lipstick is sooooo love. You'll feel like a badass wearing this.
4. Rimmel London Lasting Finish by Kate Lipstick in 111 Kiss of Life
This is the perfect red for me. It's a cooltoned matte red that every girl needs in her collection. So happy it's a cheap drugstore product, yet it lasts a long time on my lips without drying!
5. Revlon Colourburst Matte Balm in Shameless
This is straight up purple, similar to MAC's Heroine. It's super pigmented and cooltoned but doesn't stain your lips.
6. Maybelline Colour Sensational Creamy Mattes Lipstick in Touch of Spice
This is the colour I've been reaching for the most lately. It's a dusty red and it's such a nice colour on the lips when you want something red but nothing too bright. I call this my "nude red".
7. Maybelline Colour Sensational The Buffs Lipstick in Truffle Tease
Truffle Tease is my favourite nude because it's a brown-nude that a little darker than my skintone so it doesn't make me look dead. The formula is also really creamy and hydrating on my lips.
8. Maybelline Colour Sensational Lipstick in Blissful Berry
This is another purple colour but I'd say it's more like if Shameless and Little Minx had a love-baby. It's a purple berry colour that is good for the fall. It's also has a bit of a sheen to it that I don't particular mind even though I prefer mattes over any other finishes.
What are your favourite lipstick shades? Got any recommendations? Own and love any of these colours? Let me know!
Labels: cosmetics, favourites, lipstick, mac, makeup, maybelline, revlon, rimmel
January 2015 Favourites
Hi cuties,
I've never done one of these kinds of posts before but I wanted to show you a couple of items I've been loving for the past month. I don't think I'll make this a monthly thing because I don't buy new products too often, but maybe I'll try and showcase an item or two whenever I find ones that I really like! So here's what I've been loving so far.
Skin79 Super Plus BB Cream (purple)
I've used almost all the Skin79 BB Creams; pink, gold, orange, green
(tested), and now purple! I have to say the purple version is by far my favourite one. I use to really love the gold one because it was for dry skin and also has that grey tone (which I actually like because I'm cool toned!) but the purple is like the gold version but on crack; it's so much more moisturizing!
Tangle Teezer
This thing has been around for a while and I remember everyone raving about it. I never use to comb my hair until I started bleaching my hair. Now I get tangles all the time and this literally saved my life. Not only does it get all the tangles out, I can use this on my wet hair which makes drying my hair so much faster without my hair looking poofy after a blow dry.
The Face Shop Mango Seed Silk Moisturizing Facial Butter
Anyone with dry skin will love this product. It's a heavy duty facial butter that seriously keeps your skin moisturized for hours and hours. It's recommended to be used as a night cream but if you're like me with extremely dry skin, a thin layer of this under your foundation will keep your skin from drying out throughout the day.
Z.One Concept Milk_Shake Leave In Conditioner
My hairstylist friend Mike introduced me to this product. He always uses it in my hair after he washes it and it makes my hair much more manageable especially after all I've done to my hair. I use it daily and douse my hair with it. I even bought a second bottle! The best part is that it smells like cupcakes!
Tony Moly Pocket Bunny Moist Mist
I've had this product for a long time now and I recently rediscovered it. I love spraying this on my face before applying bb cream and it gives me such a dewy finish. It's good to spray on top of your makeup to set it and throughout the day to freshen your face when it's feeling dry.
Carmex Original Moisturizing Lip Balm (tube)
This stuff is heaven sent. I have extremely dry and flaky lips and this stuff has healed my lips up really good. I especially like the tubed version. I think it's extra strength because the instructions on the back says not to use it more than 3-4 times a day. I use this in the morning right before applying makeup and at night right after I shower/before bed.
Innisfree Water Glow Cushion
I just did a review on this product so you guys all know how much I love this thing. I've been using it every day since I got it and it has kept my skin moisturized without looking cakey and gives my skin a brightening glow. Big plus for being super convenient for travel and fast application.
So there are all my favourites for the month of January. I've recently bought some new products that I love but that will have to be saved for another post for a later time! Tried any of these products? Love something else? Let me know!
Labels: cosmetics, favourites, innisfree, makeup, skin79, tangle teezer, thefaceshop, tonymoly, z.one
Everyday Makeup Staples
Hi cuties,
Today I'm going to talk about my everyday makeup staples. These are some of the products I've been using every day on my face and most of these are HG worthy!
Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion in Original
This is probably my holy grail primer. I've used the Too Faced version which was comparable, but I find UDPP makes my eyeshadows more vibrant and the formula is less oily. I have to use this every time I use eyeshadow or liner on my eye. It makes everything stay put on my eyes all day and night.
Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara/The Falsies Volume Mascara
I only use one mascara at a time, and therefore I was using Lash Sensational at the time, which was a nice mascara. It lengthened and fanned out my lashes well. My HG is The Falsies. It makes my lashes look full, long, and keeps them curled.
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles in Fair
Everyone and their moms love this concealer. I like this for concealing but most of all, highlighting my face. It's a light formula so it does not cake up, however it does not have the fullest coverage out there so keep that in mind. I love using this for light makeup days as well.
The Face Shop Lovely me:ex Design My Eyebow in 03 Black Brown
I really like this eyebrow pencil and I go back to it time and time again. It formula is not too soft but not too hard so it's easy to fill in my brows to make them full and as light or dark as I want. It's a twist-up pencil with an angle so it's easy to use and it comes with a spooly brush on the end for blending and combing.
Physicians Formula Eye Booster Liquid Eyeliner in Ultra Black
This is my favourite drugstore liquid liner because it's super black and it has a brush tip. It's the most similar to my favourite DollyWink liquid eyeliner for a slightly cheaper price. I can't tell you if the lash boosting claim actually works though.
The Balm Bahama Mama Bronzer
I love this brozer because it's a neutral to cool toned brown unlike most bronzers which makes it ideal for cool toned people like me and also doubles up well for contour.
The Balm Mary-Lou Manizer
This is my favourite highlighter that I own. It's a champagne colour that makes you glow like it's nobodies business. I love this especially for a nose highlight. The product is not glittery, slightly shimmery but overall just gives the perfect glow to the skin. It's worth the money.
Labels: bronzer, cosmetics, eyeliner, favourites, highlighter, makeup, mascara, physicians formula, primer
April Favourites 2015
I'm back with another monthly favourite (even though I don't do every single month...)! A lot of these products have already been mentioned on my blog already because most are recent purchases but I fell in love with them really quickly!
Beauty Blender
This thing is great. I just did a review on it raving about how the hype is so real. Honestly if you're into dewy skin, or if you have dry skin, this thing will change your makeup forever. It's worth the money!
Maybelline Fit Me Hydrate + Smooth Foundation
I know they repackaged this with the same old formula but they also have a matte version now. Obviously I went for the hydrate version (I think it's called dewy in the States). This is my first time trying an actual foundation (I've only used Korean BB creams up to this point!) and I really like this one paired with the Beauty Blender!
MAC Viva Glam 2 Lipstick
This has been my go-to nude lipstick ever since I got it, which is what I got it for. It's one of my monthly favourites because this is the exact colour I had in my head when I was going into the store.
Etude House Pore Ever Primer
I just rediscovered this in my makeup stash and I don't know why I stopped using it. It creates a nice barrier between my skin and my foundation/bb cream and prevents my skin from looking flaky throughout the day. There's a big difference when I use it and don't.
Lush Sugar Lip Scrub
This thing literally saved my lips and I did a whole review on it. The oils they add into the scrub really makes a difference, leaving my lips smooth and hydrated. Of course, it's necessary to still follow up with a good lip balm. I love that you can literally lick it off your lips and eat it!
What are some of your favourite products? I'm always looking for some holy grail items!
Labels: beauty blender, favourites, foundation, lipstick, lush, mac, maybelline
2015 Favourite Lipsticks
Hi cuties!
I've been on such a lipstick craze lately and decided to do a favourites post. These are the colours that I've been loving on my lips lately. Most of these are from the drugstore. Lipsticks are really addicting to collect because drugstore ones are only a couple of bucks each so I have a habit of purchasing one every time I see one on sale at the drugstore.
I'm thinking about trying Maybelline's Vivid and Rebel Bloom collection but those colours were a little out of my comfort zone. Maybe I'll drag a friend along and swatch with me until I find one that I think will look good on me. I want a really bright vibrant colour for the spring this year!
Anyway, here's a bunch of swatches to give you an idea of some of the shades I lean towards.
1. Rimmel London Provocalips in Little Minx
This is my very first bright fuschia colour. I've always been afraid of this colour but at the same time so intrigued so I bit the bullet and got it with my fingers crossed. It turned out to be such a fun colour on me! I also love the 16hr formula of this product.
2. Rimmel London Provocalips in Heartbreaker
Another 16hr Provocalips! It looks a little more brown in the picture but in real life it's a little more red toned. I'd say this is one of the very few warmer toned colours I own.
3. MAC Lipstick in Cyber
Ah, the famous Cyber! The swatch doesn't do it real justice, it's more of a dark purple. This lipstick is sooooo love. You'll feel like a badass wearing this.
4. Rimmel London Lasting Finish by Kate Lipstick in 111 Kiss of Life
This is the perfect red for me. It's a cooltoned matte red that every girl needs in her collection. So happy it's a cheap drugstore product, yet it lasts a long time on my lips without drying!
5. Revlon Colourburst Matte Balm in Shameless
This is straight up purple, similar to MAC's Heroine. It's super pigmented and cooltoned but doesn't stain your lips.
6. Maybelline Colour Sensational Creamy Mattes Lipstick in Touch of Spice
This is the colour I've been reaching for the most lately. It's a dusty red and it's such a nice colour on the lips when you want something red but nothing too bright. I call this my "nude red".
7. Maybelline Colour Sensational The Buffs Lipstick in Truffle Tease
Truffle Tease is my favourite nude because it's a brown-nude that a little darker than my skintone so it doesn't make me look dead. The formula is also really creamy and hydrating on my lips.
8. Maybelline Colour Sensational Lipstick in Blissful Berry
This is another purple colour but I'd say it's more like if Shameless and Little Minx had a love-baby. It's a purple berry colour that is good for the fall. It's also has a bit of a sheen to it that I don't particular mind even though I prefer mattes over any other finishes.
What are your favourite lipstick shades? Got any recommendations? Own and love any of these colours? Let me know!
Labels: cosmetics, favourites, lipstick, mac, makeup, maybelline, revlon, rimmel
January 2015 Favourites
Hi cuties,
I've never done one of these kinds of posts before but I wanted to show you a couple of items I've been loving for the past month. I don't think I'll make this a monthly thing because I don't buy new products too often, but maybe I'll try and showcase an item or two whenever I find ones that I really like! So here's what I've been loving so far.
Skin79 Super Plus BB Cream (purple)
I've used almost all the Skin79 BB Creams; pink, gold, orange, green
(tested), and now purple! I have to say the purple version is by far my favourite one. I use to really love the gold one because it was for dry skin and also has that grey tone (which I actually like because I'm cool toned!) but the purple is like the gold version but on crack; it's so much more moisturizing!
Tangle Teezer
This thing has been around for a while and I remember everyone raving about it. I never use to comb my hair until I started bleaching my hair. Now I get tangles all the time and this literally saved my life. Not only does it get all the tangles out, I can use this on my wet hair which makes drying my hair so much faster without my hair looking poofy after a blow dry.
The Face Shop Mango Seed Silk Moisturizing Facial Butter
Anyone with dry skin will love this product. It's a heavy duty facial butter that seriously keeps your skin moisturized for hours and hours. It's recommended to be used as a night cream but if you're like me with extremely dry skin, a thin layer of this under your foundation will keep your skin from drying out throughout the day.
Z.One Concept Milk_Shake Leave In Conditioner
My hairstylist friend Mike introduced me to this product. He always uses it in my hair after he washes it and it makes my hair much more manageable especially after all I've done to my hair. I use it daily and douse my hair with it. I even bought a second bottle! The best part is that it smells like cupcakes!
Tony Moly Pocket Bunny Moist Mist
I've had this product for a long time now and I recently rediscovered it. I love spraying this on my face before applying bb cream and it gives me such a dewy finish. It's good to spray on top of your makeup to set it and throughout the day to freshen your face when it's feeling dry.
Carmex Original Moisturizing Lip Balm (tube)
This stuff is heaven sent. I have extremely dry and flaky lips and this stuff has healed my lips up really good. I especially like the tubed version. I think it's extra strength because the instructions on the back says not to use it more than 3-4 times a day. I use this in the morning right before applying makeup and at night right after I shower/before bed.
Innisfree Water Glow Cushion
I just did a review on this product so you guys all know how much I love this thing. I've been using it every day since I got it and it has kept my skin moisturized without looking cakey and gives my skin a brightening glow. Big plus for being super convenient for travel and fast application.
So there are all my favourites for the month of January. I've recently bought some new products that I love but that will have to be saved for another post for a later time! Tried any of these products? Love something else? Let me know!
Labels: cosmetics, favourites, innisfree, makeup, skin79, tangle teezer, thefaceshop, tonymoly, z.one
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UserName: Hyokii
Age: 23
Birthday: January 22
Location: Toronto, Canada.
Sign: Aquarius Sun, Gemini Moon, Aries Rising
Who are you?
I'm just an average girl studying graphic design in my hometown Toronto. I'm nothing special but I like to blog and document my findings :) I'm really into astrology so come and tell me your sign!
What do you blog about?
Mostly just about my life and occasional beauty hauls and product reviews.
What does 'babo gongju' mean?
It's Korean for 'stupid princess'.
Boyfriend?
Yes! He does Muay Thai and he's a Virgo.
Tell me about your skin type!
I have extremely dry dehydrated skin and really dry/flaky lips. Light; yellow with neutral leaning cool undertone. Currently wearing NARS Sheer Glow in Gobi.
Up Coming
A List of posts that are coming soon
Reviews:
Tonymoly Cats Wink Smooth Primer
Etude House Goodbye Pore Ever Primer
Skin Food Choco Smoky Eye Palette
Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Shine Deep Treatment
Real Techniques Core Collection Brush Set
Etude House Golden Ratio Contour Maker
Skin Food Coffee Creamy Sheer Lipstick (PP701 Plum Wine)
Etude House Real Art Cleansing Oil (Moisture)
Skin Food Bath Salt (Peppermint)
Etude House Miss Tangerine Cream Choux Blusher
Skin Food Red Orange Makeup Finish (Matte Type)
Tonymoly Cat Chu Wink Tony Tint (Cherry Pink)
Etude House Etoinette Crystal Shine Lip Lipstick (PPK001 & PPK003)
Etude House Etoinette Brush Collection
The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Cleansing Special Set
The Face Shop Cotton Pads
The Face Shop Face It 07 Quick Top Coat
The Face Shop Lovely ME:EX Design My Eyebrow (01 Gray Brown)
The Face Shop Lovely ME:EX Style My Eyebrow (01 Gray Brown)
The Face Shop Face It Designing Cake Eyebrow (01 Khaki Grey)
Etude House Dear My Blooming Eyes (OR203 Mesmerizing Orange)
Nicole by O.P.I. Nail Polish (Iceberg Lotus)
The Face Shop Real Nature Mask Aloe Vera
The Face Shop Face It Styling Auto Gel Liner (01 Edgy Black)
The Face Shop Floral Water Mist
The Face Shop Mild Papaya Peeling Gel
Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Book
Rimmel Lasting Finish Matte Lipstick By Kate Moss (111 Kiss Of Life)
Rimmel Lasting Finish Matte Lipstick By Kate Moss (102)
Sally Hansen Big Matte Top Coat
Witchcraft Mini+Cures Set
Maybelline Volum’ Express The Colossal Smoky Eyes Mascara
Nicole by O.P.I. Quick Dry Top Coat
Essence Kalinka Beauty 01 Babushka Me Lip Brush
Maybelline Volum’Express The Rocket Waterproof Mascara
Maybelline Eye Studio Master Drama Eyeliner in Midnight Master
Maybelline Fit Me Concealer in 10 Light
Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer in Ivory
Etude House Nymph Aura Volumer (sample)
Etude House Mal;Gem All In One Emulsion (sample)
Etude House Mal;Gem Smoother Toner (sample)
Etude House Sun Prise Super Aqua SPF45/PA+++ (sample)
Etude House Precious Mineral BB Cream SPF30/PA++ (sample)
Etude House Moistfull Collagen Firming Eye Cream (sample)
Skin Food Platinum Grape Cell Essential BB Cream SPF45/PA+++ (sample)
Skin Food Agave Cactus Emulsion (sample)
The Face Shop Chia Seed Moisture-Holding Seed Cream(sample)
The Face Shop Mango Seed Silk Moisturizing Toner(sample)
The Face Shop Mango Seed Silk Moisturizing Lotion(sample)
Updated The Face Shop Mango Seed Silk Moisturizing Toner & Lotion (full size)
The Face Shop Mango Seed Silk Moisturizing Facial Butter(sample fullsize)
The Face Shop Volcanic Clay Black Head Aloe Nose Strip(sample)
The Face Shop Herb Day 365 Cleansing Foam Acerola (sample)
The Face Shop White Secret Whitening Body Essence (sample)
Tutorials & Tips:
How I Contour My Face
Tips On How To Drink More Water
2013 Summer/Fall Wish List
My Current Everyday Makeup Tutorial
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Bucket List
before the end
. Put a lock on Seoul’s Namsan Tower's fence
.
Visit the beach; any beach (063011)
. Party hard
.
Starbucks date (072310)
. Learn to drive
.
Star gaze (062812)
.
Road trip (Summer`09)
.
Be loved
. Visit South Korea
.
Wedding; anyone's wedding (10.13.13)
.
Be happy
.
Bake cupcakes from scratch (04.06.10)
.
Ride a motorcycle (08.21.14)
. Get my first tattoo
.
Kiss in the rain
.
Pull an all nighter
.
Belly button piercing (02.19.14)
. Disney world/land
. Anime North
.
Cosplay Rin
. Cosplay X-23
.
Princess Cafe date (12.10.12)
.
VVIP album(02.20.11)
. Visit Hong Kong again
. Graduate university
. Paris
to be continued...
