Has the vibrant color of a lipstick, shine of a gloss, conditioning of a balm 

Plumps the look of lips and keeps them looking smoother, juicy, and more supple 

Non-sticky, non-drying formula 

HOW TO USE

Apply to lips with applicator. Repeat as desired.

INGREDIENTS

Polybutene, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Octyldodecanol, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, VP / Hexadecene Copolymer, Tribehenin, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, BHT

May Contain: Red 7 Lake, Iron Oxides, Blue 1 Lake, Red 22, Yellow 5 Lake, Titanium Dioxide, Red 6, Yellow 5 Lake, Red 28 Lake, Blue 1 Lake

VERDICT

April 30th, 2017: I wasn't expecting to like this as much as I do. I figured it would just be another lip gloss that would sit in my ginormous collection of lip glosses and get used maybe once in a long while or never, but I've actually been reaching for it non-stop since I got it.

For me, this is pretty much my exact lip color except maybe a hair pink-er, so it's the perfect everyday lip gloss for me. This makes my lips look healthy, juicy, shiny and smooth and truly gives me a my lips but better look except it comes with the added bonus of a healthy shine. Also, it actually is very hydrating. While the shine does wear off, the lip gloss itself actually has some staying power and keeps your lips nicely coated and hydrated thanks to the hyaluronic acid that has been added into the formula...I'm assuming. Side note, if you weren't already aware, Hyaluronic Acid is known to hold 1000 times it's weight in water, so it's a well known and loved ingredient for hydration.

References...

1. Ulta

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HOW TO USE

Using puff applicator, press down lightly onto pre-saturated cushion sponge to capture product. For maximum coverage, pat evenly over face. For light coverage, smooth over face using sweeping motion. Use in the morning and reapply regularly throughout the day if desired.

*Close both levels of the compact securely, as the pre-saturated sponge will dry out if left open.

INGREDIENTS

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate: 7% 

Titanium Dioxide: 4.15% 

Zinc Oxide: 9.8% 

204 Light/Medium Yellow: Phyllostachis Bambusoides Juice, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Peg-10 Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Alcohol, Arbutin, Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Aluminium Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Lecithin, Isostearic Acid, Isopropyl Palmitate, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Acrylates/Stearyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer, Dimethicone, Disodium Edta, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Ethylhexyglycerin, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Water, Silica, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Camillia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Fragrance, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides (Ci 77492, Ci 77491, Ci77499).

Formulated Without: Parabens, Sulfates and Phthalates 

***This product is cruelty-free.

WHY I GOT IT

I've been wanting to try this higher end cc cushion.

FINAL REVIEW: Pending

Hourglass Ambient® Lighting Powder - Diffused Light

https://go.magik.ly/ml/chut/

A collection of six universally-flattering finishing powders that recreate the most flattering light.

Create the perfect illumination for your face with Hourglass Ambient® Lighting Powder. Infused with the innovative Photoluminescent Technology, each finishing powder captures, diffuses, and softens the look of the skin. The micron-size, color-correcting particles refract light and create transparent coverage, filtering out harsh light and refining the appearance of the skin. 

Ambient® Lighting Powder comes in six shades

Ethereal Light: An opalescent sheer, cool white powder that mimics a moonlit glow, even in broad daylight. 

Diffused Light: A soft, warm, pale yellow powder that conceals redness and gives skin clarity like a soft ray of morning light. 

Dim Light: A neutral peach beige powder that blurs imperfections and highlights a radiant complexion with the perfect balance of warm and cool tones. 

Mood Light: A soft, sheer lavender pink powder that mimics the softest, most forgiving light and brightens the complexion. 

Luminous Light: A champagne pearl powder that creates a soft, incandescent candlelit glow—day or night. 

Radiant Light: A sun-kissed golden beige that enhances the overall complexion with believable, subtle warmth, and also extends a summer glow.

HOW TO USE

Use Ambient Powder Brush to dust Ambient Lighting Powder all over the face. 

Powders can be combined and layered to create a sensational, multi-dimensional glow: -First, apply Dim Light all over the face. -Follow with Mood Light just on the cheeks, as if it were a blush. -Finish off with Luminous Light as a highlighter and apply it to the high points of the face. 

Precautions: Ambient Lighting Powder is fragile. Please handle with care.

Formulated Without: Parabens 

WHY I GOT IT

I have been wanting to try the Hourglass Ambient lighting powders, so I finally got one in Diffused Light. I would have liked to get them all, but I stuck to just the one for now. I was torn on which one to get, but since I'm asian and have yellow undertones I decided to try Diffused Light first.

FINAL REVIEW: Pending

IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better™ CC+™ Cream with SPF 50+ - Medium

https://go.magik.ly/ml/chuw/

A bestselling, award-winning, full-coverage, color-correcting cream with anti-aging skin care and SPF 50+ sunscreen.

This color-correcting cream provides full, flawless coverage and protects skin with SPF 50+ UVA/UVB broad-spectrum physical sunscreen. It is clinically shown to increase hydration, smooth texture, and enhance brightness. The breakthrough formula never creases or cracks and instantly camouflages skin imperfections including dark spots. Plus, it’s infused with an advanced antiaging serum made of hydrolyzed collagen, peptides, niacin, hyaluronic acid, vitamins, and antioxidants that work in harmony to diminish the appearance of wrinkles and pores to create a more radiant, supple, and flawless-looking complexion.

What else you need to know...

This product won the 2016 Allure Reader’s Choice Award.

Developed with plastic surgeons and dermatologists, it is clinically tested, talc-free, and not tested on animals.

“This truly is an all-in-one, multitasking beauty miracle for your most beautiful skin! If you can’t decide between light and medium, definitely choose medium. I wear medium every day, it really adjusts to your skin tone perfectly!"—Jamie Kern Lima, Co-founder

HOW TO USE

Apply one or two pumps to clean skin using the Heavenly Skin™ CC+™ Skin Perfecting Brush #702. For best results, apply a smooth, even layer to your face, neck, and décolleté.

*Can be used as your moisturizer, anti-aging serum, concealer, foundation, and sunscreen, based on your coverage needs. 

INGREDIENTS

Collagen: Supports skin elasticity for a youthful, smooth appearance.

Peptides: Help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and support natural collagen for the look of smoother, firmer skin.

Niacin: Promotes a more even appearance and helps combat the look of blemishes and hyperpigmentation.

Antioxidants: Reduce and protect against free-radical damage, which can cause skin inflammation and aging.

Titanium Dioxide 9.0%, Zinc Oxide 6.3%: Sunscreen.

Water, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Magnesium Sulfate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hexyl Laurate, Stearic Acid, Calcium Stearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Phenoxyethanol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium Edta, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Niacinamide, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Cholesterol, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water, Lactobacillus/Honeysuckle Flower/Licorice Root/Morus Alba Root/Pueraria Lobata Root/Schizandra Chinensis Fruit/Scutellaria Baicalensis Root/Sophora Japonica Flower Extract Ferment Filtrate, Perfluorohexane, Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Perfluorodecalin, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Magnolia Kobus Bark Extract, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sprout Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Pentafluoropropane, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Steareth-20, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Colloidal Oatmeal, Hydrolyzed Silk, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, N-Hydroxysuccinimide, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Tocopherol, Thiamine Hcl, Riboflavin, Retinyl Palmitate, Pantothenic Acid, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Niacin, Folic Acid, Chrysin, Carnitine Hcl, Biotin, Ascorbic Acid, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Chlorhexidine Digluconate. May Contain: Iron Oxides (Ci 77492, Ci 77491, Ci 77499)

Formulated Without: Parabens and Phthalates

WHY I GOT IT

I really wanted the illuminating one in the pink tube, but it was sold out so I settled for this one...but a lot of people seem to like this CC Cream, so I wanted to give a go as well. Plus, it claims to be full coverage and color correcting, so I'm really excited to give to a go.

FINAL REVIEW: Pending

Sephora Collection Lift Off Lash Comb

https://go.magik.ly/ml/chux/

A folding lash comb to define and separate lashes. 

This chic comb folds into its own handle for easy storage and hygiene. Fold it out and it works to define and separate eyebrows and lashes. Fold it up and it’s ready to take anywhere. Metal bristles create a better, more refined look. 

WHY I GOT IT

I needed a nice lash comb. The one I have is plastic and old and no good.

FINAL REVIEW: Pending

References...

1. Sephora

Me pushing through the pain to revel in the snow. You can't even tell that I didn't shower, brush my teeth or my hair...or can you? All I did was rinse my face with some water and swish some mouthwash before using my fingers to hap-hazardously tie my messy dirty hair out of my face.

Size: 10 ml

This eye cream helps to give elasticity to your skin.

By giving providing a lifting effect, it also helps to moisturize dry skin.

Provides vitality to aging skin.

This cream is for severe eye wrinkles around eyes while improving skin elasticity, keeping your skin moisturized and smooth.

HOW TO USE

Dab a small amount around eyes until absorbed.

Tip: This firming eye cream contains 42% collagen water solution.

INGREDIENTS

Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cyclomethicone, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polysilicone-11, Isododecane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Collagen, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tropolone, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Mangifera Indica seed Butter, Adenosine, Beta- Glucan, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Copper Tripeptide-1, Iris Florentina Foot Extract, Honey Extract, Sodium PCA, Betaine, Sorbitol, Glycine, Alanine, Proline, Serine, Threonine, Arginine, Lysine, Glutamic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Disodium

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

This is a true first impressions in that I've only tried this once so far...a couple hours ago, but I am really loving this eye cream so far. It has made a really awesome strong first impression on me...so much so that I decided to jump on and do this first impressions post on it.

So what do I love so much about it that made such an impression on me? The texture. OMG this feels so nice. This has the silkiest smoothest silicone-y gel like formula that feels so soft and amazing. It glides on like a dream, is lightweight, and feels really nice and hydrating. I can even notice a difference on my ring fingers, which I used to pat in the eye cream. Compared to how they felt before, and in comparison to my other fingertips, they now also feel silky soft and smooth and hydrated just like my under eyes.

I'll have to keep using it and update you all with a true review on how it actually performs and if it's effective, but so far based on first impressions I am loving it. Depending on how effective this turns out to be...I may even like it better than the Goodal Moisture Barrier eye cream, but we'll have to wait and see. Also, so far, it's not irritating or making my eyes tear up like a lot of eye creams tend to do on me so that's huge plus for me right there.

References...

1. Beauteque

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After washing off, apply proper amount and massage gently all over face. Wash off with water.

INGREDIENTS

Water, Glycerine, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Microcrystalline Callulose, Dimethincone/Steares 2/Steares 20, Witch Hazel Extract, Grape Skin Extract, Apple Fruit Extract, Lactobacillus/Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Ferment Filtrate, Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract, Marricaria Flower/Leaf Extract, Carbomer, Dryopteris Crassirhizoma Extract,Camellia Sinesis Leaf Extract, Stertrimonium Chloride, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexyl Glycerin, Tropolne, Fragrance

THOUGHTS

Not bad, but I still prefer my Secret Key Lemon D-Toc peeling gel.

This is a clear gel gommage type exfoliator...the ones that ball up on your face. It's got a not so pleasant scent to it, kind of like...nail polish remover? I think that's what it's reminding me of. It's got an alcoholic disinfectant type of scent to it, but only if you put the bottle right under your nose and take a big whiff. Otherwise you can't really smell it, so it's not bothersome while using the product.

As you massage the gel around your face in circular motions, the gel disappears and starts to ball up rather quickly. I like that it balls up quickly and nicely, but I wish the gel would've lasted longer to keep my face better lubricated because my face did end up starting to get a little red...and because of the lack of lubrication and the fact that that caused my face to start getting a bit red I ended up not getting to massage it in as long as I wanted to like I do with my Secret Key peeling gel, but it did do a pretty good job of getting rid of the waste, sebum, and dead skin cells.

If you're looking for a great peeling gel, even though this technically did do a good job of exfoliating, I would say pass on this one and go for the Secret Key Lemon D-Toc: https://ahnspired.blogspot.com/2016/01/secret-key.html. That one...the gel lasts throughout the whole process to keep your face lubricated and hydrated whilst still balling up and exfoliating so it doesn't irritate your face. It also smells better, has the added benefit of brightening your face AND is a lot cheaper than this one for more product.

References...

1. Beauteque

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The lip crème de la crème – an ultra-moisturizing, full coverage lip crème providing a rich, creamy color veil with a luxurious texture.

HOW TO USE

The easy-to-use, twist-up applicator eliminates the need for sharpeners. Apply as you would a lipstick - it's perfect for wearing alone for silky, full coverage or pairing with your favorite LipSurgence™ lip gloss for an extra touch of shine.

INGREDIENTS

Wonder Ingredients: Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, cetyl ethylhexanoate, bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, hydrogenated polyisobutene, polyethylene, triisostearin, polybutene, octyldodecanol, Candelilla Cera/Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax/Cire de candelilla, paraffin, aroma/flavor, tocopheryl acetate, phenoxyethanol, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, triethoxycaprylylsilane, passiflora edulis seed oil, titanium dioxide (CI 77891), yellow 5 lake (CI 19140), red 7 lake (CI 15850), iron oxides (CI 77499), red 6 (CI 15850)

Formulated Without: parabens, mineral oil, phthalates, sodium lauryl sulfates, gluten

THOUGHTS

April 5th, 2017: This is a very silky smooth and creamy lip crayon that just glides onto the lips...very easy to apply. It's also very hydrating and moisturizing and feels really comfortable on the lips. Beautiful warm pinky coral shade that is perfect for the spring/summer and everyday. You can do a sheer layer, or build it up to be full coverage...or you can do a sheer layer and just build up the layers on the inner lip to do the oh so popular Korean gradient lip.

Not super long lasting, but it's easy to apply and take around with you so not a big deal. I don't mind reapplying...much prefer to reapply vs. wearing a long wear dry matte lippie, as comfort is a priority for me. This does wear off from the inside out and can look like you just lined your lips and forgot to fill them in, especially after you've eaten, but because this is so creamy you can just rub your lips together to redistribute the product and make it look presentable if you're not able to touch up right away.

This is expensive for what it is, but it is a really nice creamy comfortable lippie so if you can find it on sale or don't mind spending the bucks then I say go for it...unless you're the opposite of me and love a drier matte lip formula. In that case, stay away.

References...

1. Tarte

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