New Skincare Stuff + DL1961 Jeans Rave

My order from Sasa.com came in a few days ago (it took 2+ weeks because I was silly and ordered during Easter weekend). I got a few sheet masks - Silk Whitia had a BOGOF deal, so it was a good time to stock up.  I also got a sleeping mask for days when I'm too lazy to wait for sheet masks. And lastly a couple of sunscreens. Since I'm going to be in Asia this summer, I thought I'd try a higher SPF.

This is everything.

Hisamitsu Lifecella Ceramide Essence Mask and Hyaluronic Acid Mask

 Silk Whitia Whitening and Moisturizing Mask x 2

Ingredients ~

New Stuff - August 2010 to April 2011

Hey y'all - since I'm back from my age-long absence from blogging, I thought I'd show you some things I've purchased this school year. In many ways, it's been a big year for me - not just professionally, but also personally.  But who cares right?? Why should there ever be a reason to buy new things?  You can tell I'm falling down the rabbit-hole towards financial instability.

In any case, here they are, both makeup and non-makeup items.  I'm not including clothing because I'm too lazy to take photos of them. :P  Don't posts like this scare you? They're a BIG reality check on your spending habits... which is a very good thing, technically speaking.

I actually haven't bought much makeup, considering the first 4 items were bought two days ago:  Sephora by OPI Brush-on Cuticle Oil, First Aid Ultra Repair Cream, Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation, Lancome Teint Miracle, Urban Decay De-slick Matifying Powder, Lunasol Beige x Beige palette, Chanel Pink Teaser glossimer, Michael Kors Rollerball, Almay Smart Shade Anti-aging Concealer, Almay Clear Complexion Concealer, Carmex lip balm, and a random Japanese lip balm.

New Stuff, Part 3!

Wow, after 1 month, my LM foundation finally came! Won't list the seller here, because I wouldn't recommend her.  Especially since I know all you gals like to pay and receive ASAP! (Like me!) :D Anyway, I got a few more things!

New Stuff, Part 2! + Nic's New Store Giveway!

Gah, I'm still waiting for something in the mail! It's taking forever, so I'll just do Part 2 without it. I've already used all of the products below~

New Stuff, Part 1!

Just wanted to share some of my new things! I'm still waiting on a few items, so I'll do a Part 2 later on~ I only meant to get an eye cream, haha! I'll just excuse myself and say it's to reward myself for surviving a stressful month... ;P

By the way, I got some of this from eBay! In Part 2, I'll list the sellers I bought from.

Shiseido Sun Protection Eye Cream SPF32 PA+++
Shiseido Concentrated Anti-Wrinkle Eye Cream
Walgreens Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen SPF55
Burt's Bees Intensive Repairing Serum
NARS Pleasures of Paris Palette
Lunasol 02 White Gradation

Collective Haul/Swap: Kevin Beautymaker, Coffret D'or, etc.

This is my first post in the Year of the Tiger! Woo! The following is my new skincare routine - lately my skin has been super-parched, so my 2-step routine has turned into a 6-step routine to combat the dehydration. Here are the products, from left to right:

Better Botanicals Chamomile Cleansing Milk

Better Botanicals Rose & Tulsi Toner

Kevin Beautymaker Aquamarine Hydrating Serum

Kevin Beautymaker Aguamarine Hydrating Eye Serum

a decant of Desert Essence Jojoba Oil

Better Botanicals Sandalwood Moisturizer

Detailed reviews on these products are upcoming. Just a quick note though - the Beautymaker stuff is ABSOLUTELY worth your money!! I'm so amazed at what they're doing for my skin. Sheesh.

My New Things: Coffret D'or 3D Lighting & Shiseido Integrate Accent Eyes + Swatches

This is my tiny belated birthday haul: Coffret D'or 3D Lighting Eyes in 04, and Integrate Accent Eyes in BR750. I purchased these from a seller on Ebay. You can email me if you want to know her username. :)

I think 3D Lighting is Coffret's first collection - it came out in Spring 2008, I believe. Accent Eyes is also an older Integrate line. Makeup collections always come out faster than I make decisions, so I probably won't be getting anything from the 2010 collections until 2012. LOL! I'm a slooowwwww consumer! It takes me forever to decide what I want, and only after seeing a billion swatches...

My New Things: Paul & Joe Holiday 2008!

Today, I'll be showing you the Paul & Joe Face Color and Lipstick Set from Holiday 2008!! I didn't really like the PJ holiday things from this year - the purple is just a bit tooooo purple. (I would've preferred lavender, hehe.)

I'm sure you're all familiar with this set, but I took a lot of photos anyway! ;P I got it in 002, the orange one. It comes a Face Color in M 002, lipstick in G 002, and a fantastically cute kitty-print cosmetics pouch.

My New Things: Limited Edition My Beauty Diary Masks

I was shopping for groceries this weekend and spotted these limited edition 7-packs of My Beauty Diary Masks! Isn't it cute? It's only $9.99, for 7 of their best-selling varieties. I think the regular 10-pack is selling for about $15 at my local store... So, this is definitely a good deal. I recommend picking this up if you've never tried MBD masks before (me!).

My New Things: Jill Stuart Eyeshadow Palette!

Wowee, it's been over a month since I last posted! How are you all? I've been readjusting to a new schedule, and I haven't had much time to do makeup. But last week, I happened to see Lotus Palace/Kathi's blog sale, and I bought something!

I got my package from Kathi this evening. Even though these photos are terribly drab with indoor lighting, I just couldn't wait for the daytime to show you. The packaging is so cute, just like her blog. She even has a blog business card! ;-)

Included in the package was a pink Miffy pen - it's already in my backpack he he.  And here is the cute tape with the yellow ducky! I have no use for tape, but I don't have the heart to throw it away.

Pretty nude-pink box with swirly decorations. I wonder how Kathi kept it in such good shape - I know my boxes are usually dented all over.  I haven't figured out where to store product packaging. Well, what's inside?

 

EOTD: Esprique Precious C-4 + Mini-haul

Hey gals! Here, finally, is my look using the C-4 palette! It's nothing too grand, although I tried to pack on more shadow, thinking that it'll show up more in the photos - of course, I once again underestimated the washing-out abilities of my camera. *SIGH* I tried taking photos from different angles to get the shimmer to show up... IRL, the shadows are beautiful - shimmery, pigmented, yet understated.

C-4 palette under indoor lighting.

Mini-haul: Esprique Precious + Blog Award

I finally bit the bullet, and ordered these from Adambeauty! Wee~ I was going to wait for the Fall 2009 collection, but after looking at the promo's, I decided the new stuff still can't replace these beauties.

New Skincare + My Eyes + Lulu's Contest

Hi hi hi! *waves* ~ ~ How's the weekend been, peeps? :D My monthly dot is done, infection is gone, and now a new problem - my SKIN! Yipee! I just noticed a few days ago that it's flaky and dry to the touch, so I walked to Whole Foods to buy some new stuff. All in all, I don't really care whether or not a product is "natural," just as long as it works and convenient to buy.

First, is the Devita Daytime Nutritional Moisturizer with 1% Hyaluronic Acid. I LOVE this!! It's light, but the gel is thicker than most. No scent whatsoever. Makes me skin feel really smooth.

First Swaps, RMK, Weleda + GIVEAWAYS!

Gah! I got an eye-infection, cold, and my period ALL in the same week! :( *sniff* At least I'm finally done with my essay, and now it's on to many more essays for 36 schools and counting! *cries* But physical ailments and school applications can't stop THE BEAUTY OBSESSION BABY ~ WOOO!!!!

EDIT: By the way - Please enter NARITA'S Giveaway!! She's giving away awesome new MAC stuff! And of course MILLIE'S Contest as well! You can win Skinfood products and other goodies yay~ The links are at the top!

So swapping is quite an easy-peesy-lemon-squeezy thing! I was hesitant at first, since there's seldom product photos and minimal info about the swapper on MUA, but whatever!! How can I not trust my fellow beauty-obsessed people??? xD

Swap stuff: BBW lotions, Clinique exfoliator, NYX eyeshadow pencil, and extras!! I love the mini-eyeshadow brushes!! Haha... they are a little bit longer than the average sponge-tip. So cute~

First Tiny Haul: iMomoko

OOO! We have some hot (hott? hotte??) NorCal bloggers up in here (hare? hair??)!! ;)

So, I ordered a couple of things from imomoko.com on Thursday night, and it arrived Monday! Very fast shipping!