[Unboxing] Sephora Favorite Set- Trending: Beauty Most Coveted

Hello!

I am so happy this set is finally mine. I saw a preview of this set on Instagram about two months ago and have since been waiting for this to launch. Okay, let's start looking at what's inside.

Here it is! Look how gorgeous it looks.

Here's everything in it.

[Collection] Part 4: Bronzers, Highlighters and Blushes Collection 2016

Hello,

Hmm...part 4...I actually do have way too much make up. I always know I have a lot, but when I take them all out, categorize them, and carefully go through the whole collection; I was really surprised and overwhelmed by how much I have. Through the process I discovered several products I totally forgot about. I encourage you all to go through your collection, take out expired products, giveaway products you don't use, you might discover some old favorites you forgot about. Okay, let's get started.

Bronzers and Highlighters

Tarte Amazonian Clay Waterproof Bronzer (in Park Avenue Princess)

Benefit Watt's UP

• I'm not a big fan of this product, I find that it clings on to my dry patches. Especially on my nose where it tends to flake up, this product only enhances the look of the dryness. The color is beautiful tho, I just don't like how it applies on me.

Benefit Dandelion Shy Beam

• I like this one more than the Watt's Up. It adds such a beautiful glow without looking shimmery/ glittery. It truly looks like a natural glow

Chanel- Lumiere Highlighting Blush (in 12 Coups De Minuit)

• Check out my January 2016 Favorites for my review

Smashbox- Step by Step Contour Kit

• As you can see the contour shade on the very left has hit pan because I love it so much. I also love how natural looking the highlighter looks. Again, not glitters/ shimmers it just brightens up the area you applied it to. As of the bronzer in the center, I don't remember using it at all. I wish I can just purchase a refill of the contour shade.

Blushes

Left to right: color pop-> Nars

Colour pop- Super shock cheek (in Fox)

• Here's a link 1 to the posts I talked about this blush

Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-hour Blush (in Blissful)

• By now you are probably familiar with Tarte's blushes. Easily blendable, last all day and with beautiful color. This one here is the newest to my collection and the formula is just the like otheres.

Benefit BeneTint

• I don't really reach for this anymore. I find it hard to use on the cheeks as it dries too fast and often time it leaves a red/ unblended mark on my face. The color is really pretty and it smells really good, I prefer to use them on my lips instead of cheeks.

Chanel- Sunkiss Ribbon Blush

• check out my review of the blush here

Chanel- Cream Blush (in 65 Affinite)

• I'm sad that Chanel discontinued their cream blushes. This shade is so natural as it gives the illusion of your natural blush after a work out or being in the cold. A little goes a long way with this formula but it can be blended out really easily, so don't worry if you accidentally put on too much. 

Nars Blush (in Orgasm)

• This is supposedly Nars best selling blush. I have to say, I agree, the color is gorgeous. However,  I hardly use it because it is super glittery, I can't handle it!

That is all for the part 4 of my makeup collection. As you probably noticed, my most used from the bronzer/ highlighter categories are the Smashbox step by step contour kit and the Chanel highlighting blush (actually a highlight) and my most used blush has to be the Colour Pop blush.

In case you missed it:
My Chanel Collection (click here)
Part 1: Eyeshadow Palettes collection (click here)
Part 2: Foundation Collection (click here)
Part 3: All About That Face (click here)
Stay tuned for Part 5 of my collection!

Yours Truly,

Ting

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*Disclaimer: my makeup collection posts are not meant to brag, I wanted to document what I own and I was also requested to share. I know I have a lot of makeup, I'm trying to downsize and use everything I have, that's why I'm on a no buy!

[Collection] Part 1: Eyeshadow Palettes 2016

Hello,

This is Part 1 of my makeup collection. There will be a slight change to my collection posts, my original plan was to share my collection through brands. I then realized for many brands I actually only have one product each, so I decided to divide the post by categories now! Anyways, today is all about my eyeshadow palettes. It's going to be a short one, I don't have that many palettes but these are more than enough!

Urban Decay Naked 3

I think this might be my first high end palette! I just couldn't resist the beautiful rosey shades. The colors are so beautiful to look at but honestly, I don't usually reach for this palette :(

[Unboxing] Sephora Favorites Paint it Pink Kit

Hello,

I am really excited to share this Sephora value kit with you! Sephora comes out with new value kits sporadically, and it sells out FAST! I wasn't sure if I should still do an unboxing it of the kit since it sold out within a day. The kit didn't even make it to the usual page, under "Sephora favorites". Anyways, I decided to still share with you because 1) You can pick up the products individually 2) It might show up again 3) It might be in stores in the future( ?!) My past experience with the "Give me Nude lips kit" was that it sold out before I knew about the kit but now it's available in stores again. Hopefully this kit does too!

Let's get started.

The theme of this"Paint it Pink" kit, like the name suggested, everything is "pink". Also, price listed are for full size products.

A picture of the kit

A picture of all the products

Before I get into the products, I really want to thank Sephora for the awesome packaging! This box is so beautiful and sturdy, I can definitely use this as a storage box, The lid flips outward so you don't have to fuzz around it.The floral and pink color is just so beautiful. Now the question is, what should I use this box for?

[Gift Ideas] The Wanted List for 2016

Hello!

Happy new year! I realized that I never have time in December to sit down and think about gift ideas for everyone and I also don't have time to shop! So I figured I should start gathering gift ideas throughout the year, since there are other gift giving occasions throughout the year too.  This first post will be about something I want in 2016, now I'm not expecting anyone to get it for me, this is more for my own reference which helps makes my budgeting easier.  Hopefully this list can help you create your own wanted list or give you some gift ideas. This list will be updated through out the year when more products/ collection launches!

Beauty:

Tarte Amazonian Clay blush in Exposed

Image from: sephora.ca

Price$34 CAD
A lot of people have been talking about this nude blush from Tarte, they describe it as an everyday blush, it can go with any look and any occasion! I was going to purchase this during the vib sale last year but it was sold out! I'm going to try again this year! I've tried another Amazonian clay blush from Tarte, and I love how smooth and long lasting the blush it! I can't wait to give "exposed" a try! (That sounded so weird HAHA)

Chanel LA Sunset Ribbon

Image from: weibo.com

Price: $57 CAD
This is Chanel's Spring 2016 collection. I have been loving Chanel beauty since I purchased my first Chanel lipstick in Summer 2015. When I saw this blush on the magazine, I knew I have to own it! I actually purchased this on New Year Eve, but there was a wait list already! Follow my Instagram to see an insta haul! This is limited edition and I think it will be sold out really soon! Get it while you can! Let me know if you want to see a review or swatches of this blush "palette" or review on the Chanel Beauty line.

Burberry Blush in Tangerine

Image from: sephora.ca

Price: $44 CAD
I have been eying a Burberry blush for awhile now, I am not sure why I never purchased it. The packaging is beautiful and the pan itself is embossed with the classic Burberry checkered print! Originally I was thinking of getting it in the shade "earthy" but I wonder if it is similar to Tarte's blush in "exposed". If you have try these blushes before let me know which one do you like better!

 YSL Rouge Volupte Shine or Giorgio Armani or Tom Ford Lipstick

Image from: Sephora.ca

Image from: Sephora.ca

Image from: tomford.com

Price: $39 CAD/ $39 CAD/ $52 CAD
I've only tried the squared tube and the sheer candy from YSL but I have never tried the rounded gold tube range. Quick review, the Squared gold tube is super pigmented and rich but very drying when it sets. Silver rounded tube is less pigmented, hence the name sheer Candy but it's very moisturizing! I've swatched some color from the gold rounded tube range, I think it's in between the other 2 range I've tried, it's moisturizing and pigmented! As for GA and Tom Ford, I've never tried anything from the brand and I would love to try it out and see what the hype is all about. Which one do you think I should try first? Let me know!

Dior lipglow in 005 Lilac

Image from: dior.com

Price: $40 CAD
You know I love my Dior Lip Glow! I always have it in my bag. I use both the pink and the orange one often! For Dior's Spring 2016 Collection, they introduced a new shade to the lip glow line, it's a lilac color. I have yet to find it in my local Dior counters but I know it is already launched and available in Asia! (I'm Jealous!) if anyone tried it already, please let me know where I can find it or share your thoughts on the new shade please.

New Chanel lipsticks "Rouge Coco Stylo" coming out in April

Image from: weibo.com

I don't have any information yet except it is coming out in April and a few pictures I saw on social media! I will put an update as soon as I know more. Update: There will be a total of 10 color in the collection.

What's on your wanted list for 2016? Best of luck for 2016 everyone!

Yours Truly,


Ting


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Super Stars of 2015!

Hi!

I was really hesitant to write this post because for the products I really love this year, you would already read about it many times! Therefore I am just going to make a simple list with pictures and provide links to my review of the product!

1. Chanel Rouge Coco Lipstick in a Monte Carlo

• Link to review (here)

2. Chanel Eyeshadow Quad in #14 Mystic Eyes
3. Chanel Chance -Eau Vive

• Link to review (here)
• Link to perfume notes (here)

4. Skin Aqua Sun Cream

• Link to review (here)

5. Laneige Sparkling Water cleanser
6. Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask

• Link to review (here)

7. Tarte Showstopper Palette
8. Laneige Skincare set

• Link to review (here)

9. Color Pop blush in Fox

• Link to review (here)

10. Herbal Essence Naked Shampoo

Makeup brand I'm currently loving has got to be Chanel. I bought my first Chanel Lipstick around summer time  and  I just keep going back for more!

I hope you enjoyed reading this and find it helpful in some ways. Let me know if you want a "what I regret purchasing", or "worst products of 2015"!

Yours Truly,

Ting




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July 2015 Favorites

Hello!

Wow, I really can't believe it is almost August! This means that I'm almost done with school and I get to travel again! Let's get started

Here are my July favorites

Tarte Amazonian Clay Waterproof Bronzer in Park Avenue Princess

I received this in my July IPSY Glam bag this month and I absolutely love it, I have been using it almost every day after I got it. You can read my review (here), if you haven't already.

Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream with SPF 35

I have it in the shade light. I bought this with the Sephora superstar set during Christmas. I'm really happy this is full size! I think I've never mentioned this product on my blog before ( I'm not sure why). Sometimes I use it everyday, sometimes I don't even go near it. The reason is that the bb cream is quite thick, unlike other bb creams that's light weight and runny. I found that it is easy to get too cakey if you apply with your hands or brush. My favorite way to apply it is with my beauty blender. It gives nice coverage, brightens up my complexion and also provide sun protection( very important!!!)  Even though it has SPF, it doesn't give me that white cast when I take flash photo.

With the beauty blender, I can achieve a light weight and medium coverage with the bb cream. I would say it's quite long lasting.

Revlon Lip Butter in Tutti Frutti

Yes it's straight up orange, but it's quite sheer. So when you apply it,  you natural lip color with peek through, for me it creates more of a orangey red color!!!  I love it!

If you are not familiar with Revlon Lip Butter, they are really creamy and most of the color are quite sheer.  Most of them have sparkly glitter but this particular one is just glossy.

CoTz- Face Natural SPF 40 

I did a review on this in my May IPSY Glam bag, read it (here) if you haven already. I have been using this because I've been going to the beach and lake. This is waterproof so I didn't need to worry about it sliding off my face.  This has a sheer coverage but the product is quite thick. I like to apply this with my beauty blender because it is thick and has the consistency of Benefit Porefessional. I would not use this everyday because I typically need more coverage. However, I think this is great in the summer because it is waterproofed and it has SPF.

Be a Bombshell Lip Balm in Ruby

I also got this in my July IPSY Glam bag (here). I have this in my makeup bag since I got it. I really like the sheer coverage with red tint.

Keratherapy Keratin Infused Daily Smoothing Cream

I received this in my June Glam Bag, which I never wrote a post about (Sorry! I never got around to write it, and I think it's too late now, but I have a instagram photo of it here). I hated this product initially because it drives me crazy receiving hair products. However, I read the label and it says that it shortens hair drying time so I gave it a go. Guess what? It actually works! I like to twist my hair up with the towel after I wash them ( just like in the salon) and I'll usually leave it up for a few minutes so I can moisturize my face first. Then I will use squeeze some out and apply to my hair. I start from the end and move up.  It helps that I don't need to spend that much time drying my hair!

That's all for my July favorites. I just realized many things are from my IPSY Glam bag, that means i am actually using those products and they actually have good products! ( not sponsored, I promise!) August is goi to be exciting, I can't wait!

Share with me what you have been loving this month on my Instagram ( @judyy116) and Twitter (@jtingsdiary) or the comments down below!

Yours Truly,

Ting


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July IPSY Glam Bag Unboxing

Hello!

I finally received my June IPSY bag . This month I didn't really see any sneak peak photos via IPSY's  Instagram page, so everything is a surprise to me.

It's about mid summer now, and it is all about vibrant color and beach themed. I think this is the first time, I feel that IPSY really captured the essence of the related month, also I can see a theme connection between all the items in my bag. This is off to a pretty good start!

Octavio La Playa Salt Spray (2 fl.oz)

According to the company description, this is a sea salt spray infused with Algae Extract for creating natural texture and volume to the hair. This is made in the USA and has the bunny sign that says "no animal testing"!

I love the packaging, it looks clean and reminds me of Santorini. The clean white packaging and the blueish writings! The product has a fresh scent which I really like.

I mentioned it before, I really don't like getting hair products. Also, I got a few sea salt sprays from other brands, honestly, they just sit there in my vanity, few months a I said no to hair products in my IPSY Quiz, but I am still getting in every week. If anyone knows how to avoid it, please let me know!!!!

Having said that, this is a good product. Compared to other sea salt spray I tried before, this does not leave a sticky feeling in my hair. I really recommend this to people who likes sea salt spray!





Details:
Size: My sample is 2 fl. oz, full size is 4 fl. oz
Price: $15.50 (4 fl.oz)
Place: You can find it on octaviomolinahair.com

Aurora Gel Effect Nail Lacquer


I was so excited when I see this in the bag. I have always wanted to try gel nail polish, but I never bought the UV lamp for the polish. I did not really know what color this polish is, it looks red at first glance, then it looks coral and hot pink! The name of the color is: 4 Alarm Fire #112. (Certainly didn't help me decide what color it was)What ever the color is, I really love it for the hot summer days.

It has a pretty standard nail polish bottle, nothing fancy, just simple. (Which is great!) The brush is the right size and length, not too narrow, not too wide! The formula is smooth, easy to apply without streaks.

On the Aurora website, it says to use the Gel Effect Top Coat for optimal results, I wish that IPSY would include a small Top Coat, to make the experience more complete.

Details:
Size: 0.42 fl. oz (12 ml)
Price: $12
Place: auroracosmeticsny.com



Vasanti Brighten Up! Enzymatic Face Rejuvenator

It is a exfoliating cleanser enriched with papaya, micro-crystals and Aloe. According to the company website, it is a powerful scrub that brightens, exfoliates and cleanses gently with instant results for soft, smooth and radiant skin. It's great for men and women, even if you have sensitive skin( like me!) This product is made in Canada! It's 99% natural (very precise! haha), 100% vegan. Not tested on animals!

I tried it on my hand right away. I was able to feel the micro beads but it is not too harsh, it did not leave any red scrubbing mark on my hand. Again, it has a fresh scent, I don't really know how to describe it. The scent is soft, maybe from the papaya?!

I think this product is perfect for summer because I exfoliate a little more often in summer. It's nice and gentle and does not have a overpowering fragrance. I would not mind receiving something from Vasanti in the future!
Details:
Size:Mine is 20g and the full size is 120g (6 month supply)
Price: $34 CAD (120g)
Place: http://vasanticosmetics.com/ca


Tarte Amazonian Clay Waterproof Bronzer in Park Ave Princess


Description on Sephora "An oil-free bronzer that fuses earthly minerals with naturally-derived ingredients for a natural-looking finish. It contains Skinvigorating™ ingredients like vitamins A and E, which act as antioxidants. It's infused with mineral pigments that are known for their soothing and softening properties. " - Sephora.ca

I have tried the amazonian clay blushes from Tarte before, but I never bought them. I am really excited to get this bronzer !!

The packaging is a really cute compact. It's plastic, and the top has a crocodile texture. However, there's no mirror inside, I know that the full sized product has it. I wish there's a mirror in it, but since the compact is quite small, the mirror probably won't be really useful anyways.

The Park Avenue Princess shade is beautiful. It's a highly pearled light yellow gold. I think it's a pretty light color, it's really difficult to put on too much. Basically fool proof! I would use this as a blush/bronze color when I don't want too much product on my face. It creates a beautiful and natural glow because it does not have chunky glitter pieces.


Details:
Size: Mine is 0.11oz Full size is 0.32 oz.
Price: $36 CAD (0.32oz)
Place: Sephora.ca/ /tartecosmetics.com

Left: Tarte Bronzer/ Right: Be a Bombshell Lip Balm

Be a Bombshell Lip Balm in Ruby

I received an eye base from Be A Bombshell cosmetics before, it has really good quality. So I have high expectation for this product.

This is a tinted moisturizing lip balm. The packaging is just like a typical lip balm. There's no fragrance and no plastic smell. The texture is creamy and smooth but not oily. It is not super long lasting, but it's expected with a lip balm.

The pigmentation is on the sheer side. As in when I swatched on my hand, it does not look like the color in the tube. This is supposed to be a true warm red color. Because it's sheer, your natural lip color will peek through when you apply it, but I really enjoy the color. This is going to be in my summer makeup bag for sure.

Details:
Size: 0.16 oz I believe this is a full size
Price: $14
Place: beabombshellcosmetics.com


This is a pretty good month for me. I love all the products. I think they have really good quality.

This is going to be a...

❤️❤️❤️❤️.5

I only give it at 4.5/5 because I really didn't like receiving that sea salt spray. It's a really good spray, and I am using it, I am just not too fond of continuously receiving sea salt hair texture spray. Again, I need to emphasize that if you are a texture spray user, you will really enjoy it!

I hope you enjoy reading what I got in my July bag, If you are subscribed to IPSY, what did you get in your July bag? Do you like it? 

That's all for this post, see you again next time!

Yours Truly,

Ting

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