Monthly Favorites: August

August came and went, now it's time for September!

These are the products I have used in August!

1. Aveeno Positively Nourishing in Energizing Pomegranate Grapefruit- I apply this after I take a shower and it makes my skin so soft and I love the scent. At first, when I took a quick sniff, it smelt a bit floral, but it really is pomegranate with grapefruit.

2. Dove Style+Care Strength and Shine Extra Hold Hairspray- I use this for my side bangs. Since my hair is naturally straight, the only way to keep it out of my face is to use this hairspray. Now, I am a total hair noob(meaning, I haven't really put any kind of hair product in my hair) and this thing is easy to use, not that hairspray usually isn't...

3. Mark Good Glowing Powder Blush in Golden Glo- Now this blush is definitely a bronze and it is so sheer that it has no point. Or so I thought. It is super shimmery or sparkly that I just use it as a highlighter on my cheekbones, carefully of course. It gives me a wonderful glow. 

4. Orly Nail Lacquer in Rage- Absolutely love this color! It's a metallic rose gold that is a bit bronze and I cannot live without it. Go get it now!!!!

5. Maybelline Ultra Liner Waterproof in Black- This liquid liner is really pigmented and gives me good control and generally stays in place. There is one thing I don't like: it flakes really bad when you take it off. This makes it hard to get off since the flakes go everywhere on your face and if you rub your eyes enough, it flakes quickly. Bleh!

6. NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Face Powder in Sunny- Love this bronzer! The only other bronzer I have used is the ELF blush and bronzer duo and I did not like all that shimmer. This is perfect for me because it isn't overly orange and completely matte while still giving you that glow. 

7. Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Romantic- This has been my go to lip color. I just apply a sheer amount onto my lips and it gives me a nice flush of pink to them. If I wanted to go a bit more dramatic, I just apply more layers. 

I actually just added that ankle bracelet to the bottom because I thought it was a good accent for the picture. Ha!

Thank you for reading,

Megumi

PS: Tell me of a really amazing waterproof liquid liner! I really want one!

Simple Drugstore Look: Every Day Edition

Today, I am going to show you a look that I have really liked. It is a really easy look and you can adapt it in a way that you like. You can stop after the first step or do every single step and even add more colors. It is a very neutral look so it's not all up in your face. As an added bonus, the look is pretty much all drugstore. Cheap, but awesome at the same time!

Products Used:

Face

Skin79 Oriental Gold BB Cream

Maybelline Dream Matte Powder in Sand

NYC Smooth Skin Bronzer in Sunny

Eyes

Wet n' Wild Eyeshadow Palette in Comfort Zone

Maybelline Ultra Liner in Black

Maybelline Mega Plush Mascara(Waterproof)

For tools, I pretty much only use ELF so there is nothing really specific that you should use.

For the face products, this is just what I use. I love these products, but you may have products you prefer.

This is the only eyeshadow palette I am using. It is super cheap ($4.99) and really amazing. You can find this at Walgreens. I labeled each side as Side 1 or Side 2.

Apply the browbone color on your browbone and the eyelid color up to your crease from Side 1. Don't go past the crease.

Add the crease color from Side 1. Make sure you blend it in really well.

Add the define color from Side 1 to the outer v. For me, I like it a bit subtle, so I did it with a very light hand.

This is what the look open so far.

For some added drama, I added the gorgeous( and I mean gorgeous!) define eyeshadow from Side 2 to the middle of my eyelid. The color is simply gorgeous!

So I finished it off with eyeliner and mascara. Voila! We are done! Easy-peasy lemon squeazy! 

Now even though this is not exactly part of the tutorial, I just really wanted to show you this color. It is the Revlon Just Kissable Balm Stain in Romantic. I have a very sheer layer, but it can definitely be made to be more opaque. Love it!

The format I used was inspired by Urban Babe. She posts about makeup, life, and it is all really interesting/helpful. You should definitely check her out!

Anyways, I hope this was at least slightly interesting.

Thanks for reading!

Megumi

Product Rave: Wet n' Wild Jumbo Juicy Flavored Lip Balm

Quick post! I found the Wet n' Wild Jumbo Juicy Flavored Lip Balm at the Dollar store in a pack of two so I decided to buy it. I actually really like it!

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 I like it even more than the Maybelline Baby lips. It is a lot more hydrating for me and I like the flavor. I have it in Orange and Grape, but don't get the Grape. It smells like Grape flavored medicine. EW! I don't think they are very expensive(considering that they are from Wet n' Wild) and they have quite a bit of product. I'm not saying that the Baby Lips are not good because I still love them, especially the tinted ones. Just give this one a try as well!

Skin79 Oriental Gold BB Cream: Review

Now this review has been long over-due. It's my Skin79 Oriental Gold BB Cream review! Now if you want to read my Initial review click here.

So I have been using this BB cream for a little over a month and I think I can give an honest review about it.
This bb cream gives the skin a really nice dewy, glow-y look. It has a sheer coverage than can be built up to a sheer-medium coverage. Not quite sheer, but not quite medium. It does not look cake-y at all.
I have noticed that some of my dark spots have been lightened(hyper pigmentation rocks y'all!) and that is such a relief to see.
The blush is so nice! It looks really natural, like you are just having a nice glow to your cheeks. I also like the consistency of it. It's like it melts every time you try to apply it. If you apply just a tiny bit to your lips it can give it a nice, natural pink look, but remember, if you put too much, it can look fake.
 I personally really like it, but the weather doesn't so if you live in a humid climate this may not be for you, trust me. Too bad I am too stubborn to follow my advice. The way I combat the sliding and stickiness of the bb cream in humid weather is to wear my Dream Matte Powder by Maybelline. I apply it everywhere except for my nose( I like the highlighting effect) and voila!, no more smearing bb cream! ( I know this works well in drier places. Tried it in Hawaii and California and did not have any problems there)

Picture Time!

The BB Cream

The product itself. I wear the Neutrogena Healthy Skin foundation in 20, Natural Ivory. I believe that is a MAC shade NW20 or NC 20.

The Blush on top

If you find the blush too cool toned for your liking( bottom), try the NYC Blushable Creme Stick in Plaza Pink(top).

Thanks for reading!

New Favorite Mascara

I have found my new favorite mascara! It is the Maybelline The Mega Plush Volume Express WaterProof Mascara! Whew, that takes a minute to say!

This mascara is supposedly made with a gel-mousse formula that is supposed to never flake. I do not doubt the gel-mousse part because this mascara makes my lashes not feel crunchy. Do you know what I mean? Most mascaras leave your lashes feeling super spidery and sometimes they even make it look that way! Also, this waterproof formula is actually quite waterproof from what I have heard on reviews. For me, all mascaras I have tried always smudge a on me. Not so much that I have black rings all around my eyes, but it kind of emphasizes my dark circles a bit. Sadly, this mascara is not exempt, but it does last the longest without smudging. I love and will repurchase it again.

No mascara on both

Left eye: None

Right Eye: Curled and with Mascara

Super freaky eyes, no? But, I felt it was necessary haha!

Same format as above

More natural shape.

Can you see that my right eye seems more, I don't know, more feminine and more awake?

I really hope you give this mascara a chance! Many people call this their daytime mascara, so maybe it could be yours too?

Thanks for reading!

Holy Grail

I noticed that recently I have been only using certain products. These products are the one I reach for and I really do love them a lot. I can honestly say these are my holy grail makeup products.

Maybelline Dream Matte Powder in Sand

This is the product I use to set my foundation or when my face is a little shiny. It mattifies my face really well and it is nearly translucent. It has a hint of color, but not enough to change the color of your face.

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Rose & Shine

This lipstick is a bit like my natural lip color, only a hundred times better! It has a pearl finish so it is not too shimmery and it is a bit of a cooler tone lipstick. It is a bit moisturizing so it does not have a long staying power, but I don't mind re-applying it.

Wet n' Wild Creme Eyeliner in Black

This eyeliner has got to be the best eyeliner I have ever tried! It is nice, creamy and super affordable at 3 dollars. The packaging is lacking some, but for 3 dollars, how can you complain?

That's all I have for holy grail items as of right now. Thanks for reading!

Haul: TJ Maxx, Target, Walgreens

I am going on vacation soon, so I bought a couple more things from TJ Maxx, Target, and Walgreens because I obviously need more things...right closet?

TJ Maxx:

I don't really know what provoked me to get this, but I got it. Annd love it. Annnd hopefully wear it. It has a cinched waist so it gives you an hourglass figure.

Price:16.99

Most of my tank tops are from Old Navy and I have had them for a looong time so I bought myself a new one. This is from American Eagle and glad I bought it at TJ Maxx since I am sure it costs a lot more than what I bought it for. 

Price:5.99

Target

Aren't these sunglasses cute?! They have a wire from that is painted white with gold trimmings. I personally think it is rose gold, but I wouldn't really know.

Price:16.99

This is probably the best eyeliner I have ever tried! I was not a fan of the Milani Liquify Pencil. Nice pigmentation, but horrible smearing. This eyeliner actually stays on me all day. It does fade, but no smearing in sight. 

Price:7-8.99

in bold brown

This Revlon polish is amazingly beautiful. It has these blue, finely milled glitters and silver chunky glitters. I put two coats on without a base color and look at it!

Price:3.49

in 441 radiant

I needed a new deodorant soooo I bought it? Target is having a sale this week were you buy a deodorant and get a spray free. For some reason, at the register it wouldn't ring up the spray for free, but the employees checked the advertising and the price tag so it was fine. If this happens to you, ask them to check it. It's not buy two get one free, its just buy one!

Price:3.89(for individual)

I got an EOS lip balm because I heard the strawberry was a good one. It really smells good!

Price:3-4

Walgreens

I got a new contact case at Walgreens and I think it is really cute. 

Price:3.39

That's everything. Thanks for reading!

Lip Care

No one wants crusty lips right? Well, I am assuming that's correct. So, here are my tips to get soft, supple lips!
Tip#1 Drink Water!
  Have you ever realized when you are thirsty. you tend to lick your lips? Not only is water beneficial to your health it also helps prevent the licking of the lips!

I prefer bottles that have the open whole to the straw ones. Do you know what I mean?

Tip# 2 Don't lick your lips!

  No matter how alluring those ladies look while licking their lips, don't do it!You are drying out your lips and might not achieve the look you are looking for. They are professional lip lickers, common people like us have a hard time achieving the "allure". 

Tip# 3 Moisturize!

  There are tons of lip balms on the market. The best thing you can do is find the one best for you! Just like skin, everyone's lips are different. Some may have peeling and some may get crusty. I have never heard of oily lips, but it can happen! My two favorite lip balms are the Blistex Revive and Restore and the Maybelline Babylips in Peppermint.

Tip# 4 Exfoliate!

Exfoliation is key to nice lips. You can use a homemade remedy, store-bought, or any other version. The one I like to do is to apply Aquaphor on to my lips give it a couple of minutes and scrub off with a wet toothbrush. Make sure to not over-exfoliate by only doing it once or twice a week. 

That's it for today, thanks for reading!