[Hits & Misses] November/December Hits & Misses

hey everyone! I now posted my November/December Hits & Misses video on Youtube. I'm trying to become video-friendly but I just don't want to be on a video yet so I apologize. I will be on my video in a near future....but until then, here's the video :)
(Sorry for the blurriness. I'm filming with my digital camera and I have to stop the video and zoom in / out so it was a lot of hassle for me to do that for each product (but I guess I have no choice...).

For more detailed pictures and explanations, please check below. If that's not what you're looking for, thank you so much and I'll see you soon in the upcoming post or video!

Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm in Lemon & Chamomile

Container: Since this product is created for men, it appears to be very "un-female-product-like" but you will thoroughly enjoy the product nevertheless. In terms of the size, it only contains 6ml of lip balm with definitely leads people to think how pricey it can be ($7.50 + tax in Canada) but I would say that this was totally worth it.


Product: This product is in a gel texture (ticker constancy compared to lip gloss) which does its job of moisturizing and hydrating. I had it on for 8 hours or so since I applied it just before I go to bed and I still could feel the product on my lips. My boyfriend, however, didn't like this product since he was expecting rapid absorption and instant smoothness (instead of moisturization). If we are still talking about moisturzation, it has great consistency for sure. I think it is a great replacement for Vasline (not price-wise though). One thing that I haven't mentioned in the video was that, since it is in gel form, I thought many would confuse this product with lip glosses. However, it doesn't give a glossy finish like lip gloss. Rather, it gives that semi-matte-looking texture just like other lip balms.

Scent: strong lemon candy scent which I consider to be perfectly fine but I found it to be too strong when I felt sick.

Would I Recommend This Product? Definitely. I bought five more of these to give it to my brother, boyfriend, and friends as a mini-Christmas gift.

Dior Addict Lip Glow Color Reviver Balm

Product: While Dior asserts that this product is "a customized balm that lastingly enhances and embellishes the natural colour of the lips", the pay-off of this balm is quite unnatural: it gives cool-toned pink colour that you may not be expecting from the product. It also gives that glossy effect but it doesn't seem to last all day (although the colour stays). However, I agree that it gives fresh and radiant appearance to your lips. It also doesn't become sticky. Although I complained about this product quite much, I actually enjoy using this product.  

Scent: There's that scent that I cannot quite explain but it has a very unnoticeable but pleasant scent to it.

Would I Recommend This Product? Yes but it falls on the pricier side.

Biotherm Aquasource 24h Deep Hydration Replenishing Gel

Container: Replenishing Gel comes in a warm emerald-green round-ended rectangular jar with a white opaque rounded lid. It has another lid that you can simply lift up to protect it from dust that may sit on top. 

Product: It has an emerald green gel with fresh scent that smells quite pleasant. I feel that instant enhancement as I roll and pat it on my skin. It feels moisturized as the skin absorbs the product, leaving the surface smooth. It doesn't leave the surface sticky, giving that perfect condition to move on to base and/or foundation. However, I DO think that it is overpriced indeed. I think I paid around $40 CAD and it was too much for such small jar that only lasts for 6 months or so (if used daily).

Scent: It is not too strong but it smells quite fresh and pleasant. 

Would I Recommend This Product? Yes.

Biotherm Source Therapie Skin Perfection 7 Catalyzing Serum

Container: transparent navy blue glass container with a mini-pump on top. I purchased two for $150 from Duty Free.

Product: It has a gel to cream texture which applies really smooth. I always get blemishes but this product never gave me any trouble. Instead, with its "7 ionized minerals", I feel the instant "velvet-smooth"ness that Biotherm has promised. Moreover, it minimizes the sizes and the visibility of the pores. I don't get break-outs but I definitely avoid applying this product around my nose and forehead since those are the oily area.

Scent: It has Source Therapie 7's signature scent which I totally am in love with but I advise you to test it out first before you actually purchase the product because it may be a bit too overpowering for some.

Would I Recommend This Product? I definitely would but this falls onto the pricier side and may be oily for some.

MAC Dazzlesphere! Smokey Blue Crushed Metal Pigments 

I made a detailed video for these pigments so please follow the link below for more information:
http://benefitter.blogspot.com/2011/11/review-mac-dazzlesphere-smokey-blue.html
Would I Recommend This Product? NO.

Missha M Perfect Cover B.B. Cream

Container: The BB Cream conviniently has a pump attached to the tube so that you don't have to struggle to get the BB Cream out. It also has a lid of which helps to keep the product sanitary.

Product: This product has anti-aging, whitening, sunblock effect which sounds more attractive than foundation. In terms of coverage, it feels light and gives little to medium coverage which I'm definitely a fan of. However, I want at least my blemishes to be covered and it lacks in such ability (although the product promises to do so!) but still covers some redness of the face. Since most of the BB Creams aim to achieve dewy finish (and yes, it gives very nice glow to your face), it only lasts about 4-4.5 hours until it requires another touch-up in terms of consistency. I would advise to apply concealer if you want perfect coverage of blemishes and/or redness. Also, there's not a wide range of selection in terms of shades so that's another downfall.

Scent: It has a baby powder scent :D

Would I Recommend This Product? Yes. I forgot to ask my mom to purchase one in Korea so I'm getting mine shipped from Korea. I know I mentioned quite a bit of downfall to this product but I prefer BB Cream over foundation because it has the ability to continuously give a dewy finish without becoming powdery. I mean, I'm still in search for the perfect BB Cream (or the perfect foundation) so please give me a recommendation if you got the perfect "it" item.


And I know I had the original NAKED palette in the beginning of the video but didn't include it to review since I haven't played with it enough. To give you an idea, I'm not enjoying it as much as other Youtubers or Bloggers praised butlet's see how it goes and I'll include that for my January Hits and Misses.

If anyone came from the Youtubeland where I said I'll post this Hits & Misses post a week ago, I sincerely apologize. I'm in Las Vegas and really didn't have enough time even to visit my own blog for three days.

This is all I got to say and... Merry Christmas!

xoxo
cynthia

[Tutorial] Starry Night

I came up with this make-up named "Starry Night", inspired by Van Gogh's masterpiece.

(Credit: Click here for the enlarged view of Starry Night)

Although I know nothing about art, it's a masterpiece of my all time favourite.

I love drawings or paintings that look like a real-life image or scenery but Van Gogh was an artist who led me to open my eyes to the world of abstract art.

Dark navy shade (although it looks black) was to create as the night sky, while golden eyeshadow was to create the stars and the moon. This make-up is great for club night but also great for day-time make-up with lighter intensity.

So, let's begin! 

The first two steps are just like the Trip To El Dorado" (Click here for the link to the tutorial): use GL02 (Missha The Style Metallic Eyeshadow) on both the inner corner and the lower eyelid. 

Then, apply MAC's Woodwinked on the outer corner. 

If you want more dramatic look, apply Woodwinked to crease and blend it upwards.  

Then, take Almay Eyeshadow Trio Smoky in Smoky Blue and 

add the deep blue shade on top of Woodwinked (outer corner and crease).

Brush off the excess and, using a fluffy brush, 

blend the border of all three shadows on the centre of the eyelid.

I always had problem with lighting but this is the closest-to-real-life shade :)

So that's the end of Starry Night.

I used warm-coloured nude pink lipstick to finish off the look and 

minimized the use of blush to attract people's attention towards my eyes.

I hope this was helpful and if you liked this post,

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xoxo

cynthia.

[Tutorial] Trip to El Dorado

Hey everyone! I decided to upload a tutorial named "El Dorado". As I mentioned in previous posts, I accidentally deleted my "how-to" photos but I used GL02 (Missha The STyle Metallic Shadow) on the inner corner of my eyes and finished it off with MAC's Woodwinked on the outer corner. If you want a look with great depth, then apply Woodwinked to define crease and outer corner and blend it upwards to the crease. I used gel eyeliner to finish off. MAC: Blitz & Glitz.

I also added some Missha eyeshadow on the centre of the lower lashline.

Sorry for the rush-through tutorial but these pics were the only ones I could restore.

Everything else was lost :P

xoxo

cynthia.

[Haul] Missha, Accessorize, The Face Shop, L'Occitane etc.

I know I've posted quite often (1-2 posts per day) since I created this blog but I'm getting busier and busier everyday since I'm going back to Canada. So, please forgive me for delaying my BB cream post. I really wanna give a proper feedback about the ones that I have. I'm also writing about my Dior Addict To Life and July Hits and Misses so please stay tuned!


But until then, here's my haul :)




Accessorize

This is a hairband from Accessorize with white pearls and synthetic diamonds. I think I'm reeeeeeally into hairbands nowadays and I don't think there's specific style to it. Some are classy, some are cute, some are formal. For this hairhand, I think it fits to more of the "cute" side.  

Random Things (Don't know where they are from)

This is a hairband for my 8-year-old cousin... very simple but cute. I just knew that this was for my cousin as soon as it came to my sight.

These are for my mom and I :) I wanted to buy something that we can both use and my choice was hairband.

Random make-up pouch timmmmmmmmmmmme :)

If you have seen my previous haul, you would know that I LOVE Eiffel Tower.

This pouch was less than $10 and OHEMGEE it was totally worth it.

This pair of earrings remind me of my ring from previous haul...

This one!

Yes, my earrings and ring are from the same boutique.

I think I'll match them both for a formal event.

This pair has authentic diamonds (again).

My another obsession after hairband is pearl. 

I always thought pearl is for older ladies but I somehow began to love pearls.

I guess this is the sign of getting oooooooooooooooooooooold... ohemgee :o

Yes, I guess I have to agree with the fact that I'm into pearls. I'm thinking of coding this one with loooooooong pearl necklace.

 

I've always one of these dyed skirts for summer but I've never got to purchase one until know. 

This would be the actual colour of the skirt

The Face Shop

Ladies, you HAVE to purchase this deodorant spray if you get to visit Korea.

This one is an absolute MUST-HAVE item..........if you like baby powder scent.

I'm totally into this deodorant; I first purchased this one three years ago and came back to purchase it again. It lasts all day and smells LOVELY :')

Samples :) again, come to Korea if you want A LOT OF SAMPLES!

 Missha

Missha has been having their 1+1 sale so I purchased a base-coat and a top-coat, so that I can force myself to do my nails (I've never tried and I'm reaaally lazy). I also purchased a back-up for my duo eyeshadow. (If you want my review and swatches about Missha eyeshadows, please follow this link: http://benefitter.blogspot.com/2011/08/missha-eyeshadow-swatches-review.html) What you see on the very right is a bag of eye-patch (to moisturize your eye area) with a sample of sunblock and BB cream. The random bottle is for nail polish remover. You open the cap and press down the bottle to get cotton wet with nail polish. 

L'Occitane 

This was a gift from someone that I knew since I was a little baby :)

This is what's in the packaging...

It contains a 75ml body lotion, lip balm, hand cream and foot cream.

I was going to purchase a body lotion as well as hand cream at duty-free

but she somehow knew that I needed them :)

 I'll post a review on each item!








And this will be the end of my haul. I hope you enjoyed it and if you have any question, please leave a comment below or on Twitter @CDistrict900212.




xoxo
cynthia.