REVIEW: Moonshot Cream Paint #102 Candy Stick, #103 Strawberry Gelato, #804 Dragon Fruit, #808 Orange Souffle

If you had asked me what the #1 Korean makeup brand I've been dying to try was, I'd say it's Moonshot in a heartbeat (and JUNGSAEMMOOL, definitely). Moonshot has always been one of those brands I've always lusted after. It's partly because of the aesthetic/marketing, but mostly because G-Dragon was once the brand ambassador. Uh hello, G-Dragon could sell me dirt and I would still buy it!

Despite being launched a few years ago, Moonshot remains a brand that is not easily accessible online. My boyfriend gifted me these shades which he purchased from StyleKorean, but I do not (I REPEAT, I DO NOT) recommend shopping at StyleKorean at all. I have a lot to say about this store and will probably save it for a future store review. Long story short, expect poor customer service, unresponsiveness, and the possibility of expired or close to expiring products. Anywho, lets get on with the review and swatches!

UNBOXING: Beauteque Mask Maven April 2018

Beauteque sent me their Mask Maven box for the month of April! The theme for this month was 'sip, sip, hooray!' or in other words, it was filled with "thirst-quenching" and drink-inspired sheet masks. I'm a huge sheet mask lover, so this subscription box truly speaks to me!

Lets jump right in to the unboxing and review for April's Mask Maven! :D

UNBOXING: Beauteque Beauty Box April 2018

Beauteque sent me their Beauty Box (formerly known as BB Bag) for the month of April! The theme for this month was 'sip, sip, hooray!' or in other words, it was filled with "thirst-quenching" skincare.

Lets jump right in to the unboxing and review for April's BB Bag! :D

REVIEW: Peripera Airy Ink Velvet (#1 Heart Grapefruit, #2 Pretty Orange Pink, #3 Sold Out Red, #4 Beautiful Coral Pink, #5 Elf Light Rose)

One of my favorite lip tints to wear lately has been the Peripera Airy Ink Velvet. Peripera has made a name for themselves when it comes to lip products with their lip tints being a cult favorite. Personally, I think their lip tints are some of the best! They're one of the few products that I find myself needing to collect and I haven't been able to put these Airy Ink Velvet ones down.

REVIEW: COSRX Clear Fit Blemish Cushion (27 Deep Beige)

COSRX has been one of my absolute favorite k-beauty skincare brands for several years now. I still use a lot of their skincare products in my daily regimine, like the One Step Moisture Up Pads every morning and the Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence every night! Not to mention, I can NOT live without the Acne Master Pimple Patches. 

When they launched their Clear Fit Blemish Cushion, I knew I needed it in my hands. The Clear Fit Blemish Cushion is marketed as a skincare treatment and makeup foundation all-in-one. Wearing the cushion not only conceals blemishes, but it also helps soothe and treat acne. Stylekorean kindly sent me the cushion in #27 Deep Beige to review!

REVIEW: Marc Jacobs Shameless Youthful-Look 24H Foundation SPF25 (Light Y270)

One of the most exciting launches for me this season was the Marc Jacobs Shameless Youthful-Look 24H Foundation. Youthful-Look? 24 Hours?! I'm always up for trying out new base formulas and this one sounded great, but it fell short of expectations. I was lucky enough to be sent this foundation complimentary for review, courtesy of Influenster and Marc Jacobs Beauty.

REVIEW: Ardell Magnetic Lashes (Accents 001 + Accents 002)

If applying false lashes is a major struggle for you (trust me, I TOTALLY get it), then meet the Ardell Magnetic Lashes! Before Ardell launched their magnetic lash line, the only available ones on the market had a huge flaw - they never fit the natural curve of the lash line, thus making the falsies stick out.

Ardell came along, tweaked the flawed concept, and they knocked it out of the park with these! There is currently two types of magnetic lashes available from Ardell - Full Falsies and Accent Lashes. The only ones I picked up from this line are the Accents 001 and 002!

REVIEW: 3CE (3 Concept Eyes) Pot Lip Balm

3 Concept Eyes is one of my all time favorite k-beauty brands and lip products is one of the categories that I think they excel in. When the 3CE Pot Lip first launched, I knew I just HAD to have them. They're miniature lip balms in the shape of a rose! 

What really caught my eye with these is not just the adorable design, but they're super inexpensive as well. The retail price of these is just $4 bucks, but don't forget to factor in shipping prices too!

REVIEW: Etude House Monster Micellar Cleansing Water

Micellar water is one of the few skincare essentials that I cannot go a day without. Ever since I picked up my very first bottle of this miracle water, I've never been able to put it down (shoutout to Simple Micellar Water for getting me hooked)! Micellar water is simply the easiest and gentlest way to give your skin a quick cleanse with no need to rinse. This is every lazy person's dream, right?!

I've been on the hunt to find an affordable K-beauty alternative, which led me to try the Etude House Monster Micellar Cleansing Water.

UNBOXING: Beauteque BB Bag July 2017

Beauteque sent me their BB Bag for the month of July, which was packed to the brim with "sweet" goodies!

Lets jump right in to the unboxing and review for July's BB Bag! :D

REVIEW: Etude House Dear Darling Water Gel Tints (Ice Cream Tints!) + SWATCHES

The moment I laid eyes on the Etude House Dear Darling Water Gel Tints I knew I HAD to have them (and in every single color too)! I mean c'mon, it's lip tints in the shape of popsicles. How could one resist?

Etude House, known for their adorable product packaging designs, blew everyone out of the water this summer as these tints became one of the most popular products on the market and was constantly sold out. Luckily, my boyfriend was visiting Korea at the time and he was able to hunt them down for me. :D I picked up every single shade, so lets get into the review and swatches!

UNBOXING: Beauteque BB Bag June 2017

Beauteque sent me their BB Bag for the month of June, which was filled with fun items for the summer!

Lets jump right in to the unboxing and review for June's BB Bag! :D

REVIEW: Kicho Phyto Natural Enriched Eye Cream

Ever since I've noticed more fine lines popping up around my eyes, I've been really keen about wearing eye cream every night. One of my favorites has been the Mizon Returning Starfish Eye Cream, which has sadly been discontinued so I've been tasked with finding the perfect replacement.

I've searched high and low for an eye cream that's plumping and highly moisturizing, but couldn't find one that did it all until now. Enter the Kicho Phyto Natural Enriched Eye Cream, which BNT News sent me to test out and boy, this one was a keeper!

My Back-to-School Skincare Essentials!

Back-to-School is an especially nerve-wracking and exciting time when you're gearing up for college. Not only are you busy trying to decide what to bring along with you to your new dorm or apartment, but it's also a challenge to get the most bang for your buck! Most of the time, your room will be tiny, so it's also important to make the most of your precious space.

After being in college for a while now, I thought I'd write a little guide on my college beauty essentials I can't imagine living without. Whether its beauty must-haves for tiny spaces, shared bathrooms with your hallmates, or beauty quickies for that accidental snooze (or if you're like me and just get lazy every now and then), here are a few skincare essentials to have on hand!

UNBOXING: Beauteque BB Bag May 2017

I'm a little late with this one BUT Beauteque sent me their BB Bag for the month of May, which was full of fresh picks for spring!

Lets jump right in to the unboxing and review for May's BB Box! :D

REVIEW: 9wishes Perfect Ampule Serum

HI EVERYONE!
Long time no talk, right? I'll start posting regularly soon once I get my post-grad life all figured out, promise! I've been really busy the past few months finishing up school, exams, graduating, moving back home, and also finding a real adult job. Frankly, it's been so stressful and as a result, my skin has taken a major toll. *sad face* :'(

I've purposely avoided posting skincare reviews for a while now since my skin was going through some major troubles - pore congestion, acne, cysts, the like, and it makes me feel so vulnerable showing my bare skin in this state. However, I decided to start back up since my skin has been behaving really well and I can only hope that what works for me will be of help to those of you that are struggling with similar issues. These skin troubles have pushed me to test out more products geared towards fighting acne, scars, and a dull complexion, so I hope you guys can relate or find some benefit in this post! :)

One product I've been testing out for almost two months now is the 9wishes Perfect Ampule Serum, courtesy of BB Cosmetic! The Perfect Ampule Serum comes in 6 different types, or "flavors", that are formulated to target different skin troubles and concerns. This serum is an effective little weapon of mine that I've been using to not only combat my acne, but also help heal scars and push my skin into a healthier-looking state.

P.S. I've included a BB Cosmetic coupon code at the bottom of this post to help save you some $$$! :D

UNBOXING: Beauteque April 2017 BB Bag

Beauteque, a popular Asian Beauty subscription service, recently sent me their newest BB Bag for the month of April! I'm a major sucker for subscription services especially AB ones since it's a combination of two of my favorite things: surprises and well, Asian Beauty of course!

So lets jump right in to the unboxing for April's BB Box! :D

REVIEW + SWATCHES: I'M MEME I'm Tic Toc Cushion Velvet Tint

Since the lip tint market is so saturated in the K-beauty industry, it's rare for me to find a lip tint that stands out from the rest... That is, until I tried the I'M MEME I'm Tic Toc Tint Lip Velvet!

With its unique cushion applicator, its handy "tic toc" dispensing mechanism, and a comfortable cream texture, the I'm Tic Toc Tint Lip Velvet is unlike any other lip product I've ever tried. It managed to wow me from the moment I applied the first swipe 'til the end of the day!

REVIEW: Heimish Dailism Serum Rouge (Lunch Break, Midday Sun, Early Bright)

 Heimish has quickly become one of my favorite Korean makeup brands as of late - their classy + cool aesthetic coupled with their high quality palettes and formulas have really won me over! I've reviewed several of their products before with a few favorites being their Dailism Eyeshadow Palettes (Breeze Beige and Cozy Coral), their Artless Glow Base, and the Dailism Blusher Palette.

It's about time I tried their lip products, because lets be real, a girl can never have enough lipsticks. ;) I recently picked up a few of the Heimish Dailism Serum Rouge, courtesy of Jolse, which I'll be swatching and reviewing today!

REVIEW + SWATCHES: Pony Effect Cover Up Pro Concealer (Ivory, Beige, Buff)

Not everyone is born with flawless blemish-free skin and I totally understand the struggle as I'm personally dealing with many skin issues myself (which will all be exposed below, yikes)! However, that's the beauty of makeup! With the right base products and tools, you can learn to cover up almost any imperfection on the surface of the skin and today, I'm reviewing one that's been helping me A LOT: the Pony Effect Cover Up Pro Concealer!

If you're currently dealing with blemishes, scars, redness and/or dark under-eyes, you might want to listen up because the Cover Up Pro Concealer has helped me conceal even some of the toughest imperfections, including a cystic acne bump (or two). Plus, one of the most notable things is that the shade range now expands out to include shade 25, and though it's still not a huge range to say the least, it's definitely a much needed improvement!