November IPSY Glam Bag Unboxing

Hello!

I am super excited to see my Glam bag in the mail (Finally!) Is it me or IPSY did not post that many hints for the Glam bags lately. I have no idea what to expect this month. I was a bit worried when I picked up my package from my mailbox because the package was super light weight. I thought I might be getting foil packets or tiny samples. Little did I know....

THIS BAG IS AMAZING! Before I even swatch or touch the products, I know it's going to be amazing!

I can't believe it, (For the first time in forever...) there's no skincare, hair care or manicure related things!!!! I mentioned before I don't really use any additional hair products and I am very particular with my skincare products, so I get a little disappointed when I receive them.

This post will only be a haul for you to see what's in the bag, and maybe a little first impression. Since I am way too excited this month's bag, I wanted to share with you before I test it out! Let me know if you want to see a review/ follow up on any of the products.

The first thing I saw was a Smashbox Full Exposure Mascara in Jet black. I am going to insert a photo from Sephora.ca so you can see what the mascara wand look like.

Photo from: Sephora.ca

This is supposed to be a volumizing and lengthening mascara but I have a lot of mascaras that I am currently trying out, so I am going to save this for later. This retails for $22.50 CAD at Sephora.

The next thing in the bag is a single eye shadow in the shade "Carnival" from INSPR Beauty. I have never heard of the brand. I went on to their website at insprbeauty.com to find out more about their products, but I couldn't find the product I received. They have only one type of eye shadow which is the Classic Pressed Eye Shadow with 35 shades. If the eye shadow I received is from the Classic Pressed Eye Shadow line, then this product is meant to be a multi-tasker. You can apply this dry or wet. They said that if applied wet, it will be like a cream shadow or eyeliner. I am excited to give it a try! I believe you can only get this product on INSPR Beauty's website. The full size of the product is $13 USD (BTW, I think what I received is full size because the full size is also 0.05 oz) .

Moving on. This next thing smells super nice, I could smell it before opening the package. It is a Mattifying Emulsion MT+ Sheer from Figs & Rouge. I am kind of confused because it says this line is for flawless effects skincare but it also says it's a primer to prevent shine and filling pores. Now I know I said there were no skincare, but I saw "primer" so I think it should be a primer that actually acts as skincare?! Good thing it says it's for normal to combo skin and for sensitive skin. (Yay! It's calling me) I am going to give this a try, because I really want to know what it is and what it can do for me.

I went on to the company's website at figandrouge.com, there were not prices labelled on it, when I was looking for the price, it actually took me to another page. It took me to feelunique.com and that is where I found out that the full size of this product (30ml) costs £24.00 (About $48.60 CAD) and the product I received was 15ml! How generous !!! I should also mention that this is made in the UK and it is paraben free.

The next item is quite interesting. I have heard about something like this but I have never tried it. It is the Blush Papier by Mai Couture. They are makeup papers, which essentially meant colored blush paper in Human language. Mine is in the color Montecito, which looks like a mauve color with sheen, or like a dusty rose color. The full size contains 50 sheets and you only need 1 sheet for both sides of your cheeks, this retails for $17.50 USD. They also have paper foundation, bronzer, highlighter!  If this thing works, it's going to save me so much space when I travel (or in my handbag)! Then, I don't need to worry about spilling any liquid in my bag or the powder shattering when I run around and the best of all it won't take up any space and don't add any extra weight to my bag! Here is a swatch for you...

photo from: http://maicouture.com/products/blush-papier

I think it's a really cool concept. I tried it on today and it builds up easily. If you are on the go, I suggest you use a very light hand unless you have a blending brush to blend it out. The color turns out to be a shimmery peach. orangy color. It's beautiful! I also tried to do a swatch but somehow my camera just didn't want to focus on the color.. I also want to add that for I only used about half a sheet for both sides of my cheeks plus swatching. A little does go a loooong way because I find that there's too much blush on one side of my cheek. I think a quarter of the blush paper will be good enough for me. By the way, I just want to mention that this is made in Taiwan! (I just have to!) You can check them out on maicouture.com

The last thing in the bag (well ,it was in the bag it was in the envelop). I didn't notice this brush was in the envelop, when I counted the products in the bag I only saw four products. I was so ready to go on IPSY.com to complain then I saw this in the bag (phew..) This is a blending eye brush in no.776 by Bdellium tools.  I have to be honest, when I first saw the brush, I really thought this was meant for water coloring. I guess because I haven't seen any makeup brushes with a yellow handle and white brush head, it really looked like my paint brush. The bristles are super soft, even though I couldn't really tell by just looking at it. But it truly is super soft, it doesn't poke my lids at all. I always wanted more soft and fluffy blending brush. This is just perfect! This brush retails for $9 USD on their website.

This is what the brush looks like.

Photo from: http://bdelliumtools.com/studio/studio-776-blending.html

Now this concludes my unboxing for my November Glam Bag. As you probably noticed, I am super excited about this bag. This bag contains 4/5 companies I have never heard before that seems to have really awesome products! I can't way to try all of items out and I hope they are as great as I hope they are. This bag was well worth my money, especially when I paid around $20 Canadian (currency difference and shipping). With my estimate, this bag is worth around $66.41 CAD!!!! I am sooooo happy!! If you are also subscribed to IPSY, I hope you got an awesome bag too!


Yours Truly,

Ting.





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[Review] Cover Girl Full Lash Bloom Mascara

Hi everyone!

Happy Thanksgiving to all my Canadian readers!!

Today I have a mascara review to share with you. It is the Cover Girl Full Lash Bloom mascara. Disclaimer: I received this free from Bzzagent to try and provide my honest opinion, this post is not sponsored.

Let's get started...

Here's a little company description,

Cover Girl Full Lash Bloom Mascara by Lash Blast - Soft, full lashes that are never stiff or brittle. New petal shaped brush and soft, mousse formula, with natural beeswax, brings out every lash. Ophthalmologically tested and suitable for contact lens wearers.

My Lashes
I have decent length lashes, but they are stick straight. Every time I curl my lashes and put on mascara, my lashes fall right down and becomes stick straight again. It usually takes me a long time to use mascara and achieve the look I want.

Packaging

It comes with a beautiful bright fushia pink tube, the shape of the tube is same as the other 3 mascara from the lash blast line. It has little flowers printed on the tube. The packaging is very girly and it makes me happy.

The wand

I love that Cover Girl separates the actually mascara from the wand in its store packaging. I can see clearly what the wand bristles look like and feel the bristles without getting mascara on my hand. The  bristles are made of rubber and are very flexible. I like that the wand is not too thick, this give me better control when I'm using the mascara close to my lash line. 

Formula

First time using this mascara, the product is quite wet. But from my previous experience with the lash blast fusion mascara, this formula gets better with use. I find that the formula in this mascara is quite different from the lash blast fusion, this one has a more airy, not as dry consistency. 

Application/ Result
This mascara is so easy to apply with the perfect sized wand, I can apply it close to the root of my lashes without getting mascara on my lids. My lashes became visible with one coat. With two coats it achieve the soft, voluminous , natural looking lashes. I also tried the third coat, it gives more of night time looking lashes. I would probably stay with 1~2 coats though because I like more of the natural look. Another great thing about the Full Lash Bloom is that even with multiple coats, my lashes never look stiffed, and they don't feel stiff when I touch it. There were no clumps and definitely buildable.

Top photo: with and without the mascara comparison

Wear Time
The one I tried is not a waterproof mascara. However, it lasted more than 9 hours on my lashes, from school to work without any rain, tears. Something I noticed is that there were no flakey fall outs on my lids, around my eyes nor in my eyes. No smudging and no transfer. 

I would give this product a....

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

I gave it a 5/5 because even though it didn't hold my curl after applying the mascara. The product didn't claim to hold curls, plus it does not have a waterproof formula. Even most of the high end mascaras doesn't hold them. I really have nothing bad to say about this mascara, I think it's better than some of the high end mascara I tried. Lash blast is really one of my favorite mascara lines. Thank you Cover Girl and Bzzagent for the wonderful mascara.

Yours Truly,

Ting.

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September 2015 Favorties

Hello,

I know everyone starts their posts/ videos with, " I can't believe it's October", but I really wish September can be longer. I like that September feels like a fresh start, for school and as a reminder to complete my 2015 resolution because 2016 is coming!

Just an FYI, some of the photos are from previous posts, and some I found online because Vancouver has been so gloomy lately, I did not have a chance to take photos for the products properly.

1. Bioderma Sensibio Mask

Photo from bioderma.com

This is a Soothing mask for sensitive skin. It claims that it is intensely moisturizing and soothing. It says to only use once or twice a week. I use this after I clean my face. You would apply this like a normal facial moisturizer. I like to apply a thick layer and rinse it off after 10~15 minutes. I like that there's no scent to it, just like the Biorderma cleansing water. My skin feels more calm after using it, it doesn't not dry out my face after rinsing it off. However, I would still apply more normal facial moisturizer after this. 

2. Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser

Photo from: well.ca

As you could probably tell, I'm trying to test out products for sensitive skin.  I can't believe I just recently tried this when I have been hearing people talking about this for so long, the formula is great , no scents , no bubbles just  gently cleaning the face. It takes out my make up residues like  no other face wash.

3. Kao Steaming Eye Mask

I got this in Japan over the summer, but you can find this almost any where. This has been such a popular product  and I totally understand why! It is a steaming eye mask that helps sooth your tired eyes. Every time I stay up late at night  or when I have been using my phone, laptop  for a long time, my eyes gets very dry and sore. I will just spend 10 minutes, have the mask on and relax. I find that it helps me sleep better  or allows me to to continue my day without dry tired eyes. I also recommend this to any one who goes on the plane often, especially long distance. This works so well on the plane and prevents my eyes being dry and uncomfortable.

A more detailed review will be on the blog soon.

4. Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask

I just posted my review on this last week, you can read it here if you have not already.  I have been using this every single day and it definitely got rid of my dry patchy lips.  Now, I can't sleep without putting this on.

Some updates since the review I posted. I have been using the sample size for a month now, I'm not even half way done! Sometimes I apply this on my lips in the morning before I put on make up, I because it lasts longer on the lips.

5. Etude House Puff& Brush Cleaning Mist

I think most of us don't have the time to clean our brushes every time we put on makeup. Sometimes I  feel too lazy to clean the brush. Yes, I know it bad for my skin and it also hinders the performance of the brushes. To mitigate that, I bought an extra set of brushes to alternate. However, I don't have duplicates for all of my favorite brushes. I picked this up from Etude House just to try it out. This allows me to spot treat my brushes after I use it and let it dry. By the second day I'm putting on makeup, those brushes feel like clean, fresh brushes again. The container is a spray bottle, so you spritz some on the brushes and just swipe across a towel or paper towel to get rid of the makeup. For my beauty blender,

6. Chella Eyebrow Pencil

I mentioned this product in my other posts. For a while I have been using my Urban Decay Naked Basics for filling in my brows. Then comes September, I came across this product while I was going through makeup stash. Then I started to use it again, and since then I have been using it every single day. I am so sad I'm almost out of this product. I received this in my May IPSY bag, you can read my unboxing here

I also mentioned in my haul, that this product reminds me of the Anastasia Brow Wiz, so I wrote a side by side comparison post for the two products. You can find it here. The post also gives a more in depth review of the product.

The only thing I don't like about this is that it is so inaccessible for me (Fellow Canadians). Because this product costs $28 dollars and the shipping is $15.  As much as I love this product, I am hesitant on spending my money on shipping.

7. Covergirl Ready Set Gorgeous Fresh Foundation

photo from myfindsonline.com

I don't think I have ever mentioned this foundation in my post. I have been loving this for a while now, I think ever since it came out. I use this almost every single day I put on foundation. This give a nice coverage but with a very natural finish. It is not a flat matte finish, but there are not shimmer or illuminating finish. It is light weight with buildable coverage. It is able to stay on my skin all day, even in the summer times. I think this is very comparable to the Estee Lauder Double Wear. I have both of the foundation and I find myself reaching for this more than the Estee Lauder one. If you would like to see a side by side comparison between the two product, let me know!

8. Etude House Dreaming Swan Veiling Pact

I talked about this in my recent Etude House haul, you can find it here. I have this compact in my purse, I use it through out the day to touch up my makeup or blot of some oily areas. The powder is so silky smooth and it does not get caught in the dry patches. However, I am still not used to using the puff, I think I still prefer using a brush. But carrying a puff is more convenient so I'm okay with it.

9. Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in #62 Monte Carlo

I bought this from the duty free shop in the Taiwanese airport. It was much cheaper than Vancouver. I don't think this is from the recent collections but I love this color anyways. It is a wearable red color, I would describe it as more of a warmer red color. It is so perfect for fall and winter! 

Rouge Coco Shine is also my favorite Chanel lipstick line. I like that the color is not as saturated, it sheers out on the lips, so I would say it is a more forgiving lipstick. It is also quite hydrating but it lasts on the lips for quite a long time. 

I also found a dupe for this lipstick from the drugstore, if you want to see a dupe/ side by side comparison between the two products, leave me some comments or let me know!!

Well, I know this post is late but here you go. Nine of my favorites for the months of September! I hope you enjoy! There will be more reviews coming up in the next few weeks. Thank you for stopping by.


Yours Truly,

Ting.



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[Review] Laneige Sleeping Lip Mask

Hi

While I was reading Vogue Taiwan, I saw them featuring a new sleeping lip mask from Laneige. Honestly, I was not familiar with the brand except that their cushion BB foundation is super popular.
I was really curious about this product, since I always have dry lips. So I picked it up from SOGO (a department store). I think I paid around $700 NTD or less, which was about $29 CAD

To my understanding, Laneige is a Korean brand that carries both skin care and makeup line. They are known for the Cushion BB Cream, sheet masks and skin care products.

Here's a brief description from Laneige. This product has 2 major benefits.
1) The Moisture Wrap: It locks in moisture by packing hyaluronic acid and their exclusive technology.

2) Berry Mix Complex: This lip mask contains raspberry, cranberry, strawberry and blueberry that are rich in vitamin C to treat dry flakylips.

I have been using this every night since I came back to Canada, which was about 3 weeks ago. As the weather gets colder in Canada, the air has become more dry. I would apply a thick layer of the lip mask on my lips before going to bed. When I wake up, I can still feel the mask on my lips, so I would use a cotton pad to exfoliate my lips a little. Then my lips becomes soft and not flaky. I would still use a lip balm in the morning and I have notice a huge difference!

The Product

The product itself is pink, maybe from the berries( hopefully!) I can taste the strawberry. Which is nice because some unscented lip product straight up tastes like plastic. The texture is just like a balm and it is not sticky.

The Packaging

The jar is also pink. It comes with a spatula, for convenience and sanitation reasons. The jar is make of glass and it is a little heavy to travel with.

I also want to add that, when I purchased mine, they were having a promotion for applying membership. So I got a small travel/ sampled size with my purchase of a full sized. After 3 weeks, I am still using the sample one, and I barely created a dent on it. There for a little does go a long way, I wonder how long it will take for me to finish the full size.

I believe this product is fairly new, at least it is launched this year. However, I  couldn't find this product in any physical Canadian Stores, but it is available on Amazon.


This is going to be a...

❤️❤️❤️❤️.5

I gave it a 4.5/5 because I really like this lip mask but I wish it comes in a smaller size so I don't have to worry about the product going bad before I finish it.

So this is my review for the Laneige Sleeping Lip Mask. I hope you like this review, let me know if you have heard about this product or have you tried it before?

Yours Truly,

Ting






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September IPSY Bag Unboxing

Hi!

I know I missed out last months post. But here's what I thought about the August bag in general. I think the August bag was a pretty good bag. I already owned the dry shampoo and I love it! I was really excited for the HD powder, lip gloss and liquid eyeliner. I have yet to try the HD powder, but the lip gloss and eyeliners are really great. I also got a tube of natural face mask, I'm a little scared to try it just because of the sensitive skin, but I'll give it a try soon. I wasn't able to test out all the products fully because I received the bag during my exam  days and I went on vacation right after I finished the exams.


Now onto the September bag...

The bag seemed extra stuffed this month. When I open it, I realized it was just that one of the product was too big to fit into the glam bag. I'm pretty excited for this months because in feel like IPSY has been stepping up their game lately.

1. Formula X nail polish in Ignite

I already own this polish, I love the rich deep red color. It's very pigmented and looks glossy on the nails. Because this is a sample size, the applicator is different from the full sized one. Also, the staying power is pretty average, it lasts about a week without visible chipping.

Details:
Full Size: 0.4 oz  (product I received was not full size)
Price: $13 CAD
Place: sephora.ca

2. NYX x IPSY Eye Shadow Trio

I am so glad this trio comes with neutral colors even though they are shimmery. During application, there was not much fall outs. The colors are pigmented and pairs well with each other. I really appreciate how IPSY included a trio instead of a single shadow.

Details: Only available for IPSters

3.  Tre'StiQue Mini Matte Lip Crayon

Recently, I have been loving pencil form lip sticks. I find that it is much easier to control and it allows a crisp and clean edge on the lips. I received a Trestique eye shadow crayon from ipsy before, it was creamy and pigmented. So I have a higher expectation for this. Fortunately, this is even creamier and pigmented than the eye shadow crayon. I love that it is unscented. The color I received was a rosy nude color, I think it is a bit too light for me to wear it on its own. I would put a gloss over it or use a lip pencil first then apply a thin layer on top.

Details:
Size: 0,2 oz, they did not specified how much product the full size contains
Price: $28 USD (Full size)
Place: https://trestique.com/products/lip-crayon

4. Acure Organics Unscented Argan oil face and body wipes

I am loving this product. I'm so glad this is full size! I have been using it everyday since I got it. This is more gentle than my long time favorite makeup removing wipe, the Kirkland from Costco. I can use this on my eyes and it doesn't sting my eyes. I love that the sheets are thin, which makes the sheets more flexible. After removing the makeup, my face feels moisturized but not greasy. On the packaging, it says that you do not need to wash your face after using these towelettes, but I still do, just in case. Another great thing is that it does not break out my face like some of the makeup removing wipes I tried before.

Details:
Size: 30 wipes (full size)
Price: $6.99 USD, On sale now for $3.50 USD
Place: http://www.acureorganics.com/product-p/050.htm

5. First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration

It is a thick moisturizer that is not too greasy. In the description, it says this is meant for head to toe. However, I don't like it on my face, I like lighter formulas on the face. Having said that, I love it everywhere else besides the face. As the weather transitions into autumn, my skin has been very dry. I usually apply this on my skin in the morning, it absorbs quickly and it does not leave any sticky residue.

Details:
Size: 2oz, 6oz, 12oz
Price: $15, $37, $48CAD
Place: http://www.sephora.com/

This is going to be a...

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

I gave it a 5/5 because I really like everything is the bag. It was a great month for me! 

Yours Truly,

Ting

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